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Network Receiver
This model is the first Yamaha receiver to offer network receiver functions. Using network connection and Windows Media Connect ver.2 technology, it lets you play MP3, WMA and WAV music from a remote PC. You can also listen to any of the thousands of stations available on Internet radio. The RX-N600 provides even more listening options. It can function as a client in Yamaha's MusicCAST home audio network, seamlessly integrating with the MCX-2000. A USB terminal on the front panel makes it convenient to play music from USB flash drives and portable USB music players. * Uses vTuner data service * Not compatible with certain components and music server
Playback MP3/WMA/WAV music from a PC USB flash drive/music player compatibility Internet radio playback compatibility MusicCAST Client compatibility XM Ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround Compatible with iPod via optional Yamaha YDS-10 Compressed Music Enhancer On-screen display 6.1-channel, 570W powerful surround sound (95W x 6) Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification 192kHz/24-Bit DACs for all channels 3 HDTV compatible component video inputs Component video up-conversion Digital video processing with TBC (Time Base Corrector)
Front panel video aux terminals 3 HDTV compatible component video input terminals (Fixed and Assignable) Direct Stereo for for high quality 2-channel sound reproduction Quad-Field/Tri-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround programs Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema and Music) and SILENT CINEMA Virtual CINEMA DSP Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync (0–160ms) Preset remote unit with illuminated input indicators Zone 2 control and Zone on/off switch on front panel Selectable 9-subwoofer crossover frequencies (40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120,160, 200 Hz) / Subwoofer phase select Sleep timer 40-station preset tuning Auto preset tuning
Network Receiver
Yamaha Network Receivers get you connected to the vast music content available anywhere on your LAN and on the web. Connecting the Network Receiver to a broadband Internet connection provides the ability to listen to any of the thousands of stations available on Internet radio (MP3 and/or WMA depending on your receiver). You can also listen to music content (MP3, WMA and WAV) that is being shared on your home network from a PC using Windows Media Player 11 or higher.
Made for iPod (Docking Station)
The Made for iPod logo indicates that the product is equipped to use an optional Yamaha Universal iPod Dock that lets you connect your iPod to this product. With the optional dock you can listen to your music and operate the iPod via the product's remote control while at the same time charging the battery on your iPod. Depending on your product's specifications, some will allow you to use the On-Screen Display feature on your video monitor to navigate your music. Some products can even allow you to view your photos and movies from your iPod on your video monitor (view the Specifications of each product for iPod playback compatibility)...
CINEMA DSP Digital™
Conventional multichannel audio reproduction systems base their sound on Dolby® Digital and DTS Digital Surround™ decoding, using matrix and steering technologies to create surround sound effects. Yamaha CINEMA DSP Digital™ is much more advanced; actually creating independent sound fields that envelop you in an unmatched surround sound experience. With dialogue, music and effects located in separate sound fields, you will hear sound with directionality, smooth movement, exceptional clarity and presence.
Digital ToP-ART
Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the name Yamaha has given to a design philosophy whose goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analog circuitry. The culmination of Yamaha's long experience in digital engineering and design, it brings together several key elements to create the best-sounding, A/V components available on the market.
Dolby Digital EX
This surround format from Dolby Digital includes an added center rear channel. The rear center channel is actually matrixed into the two rear channels, and is extracted upon playback. (Formerly called Dolby Digital Surround EX, or Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1.)
Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed with a pair of headphones.
XM - XM Ready
A product with this feature indicates that the item is XM Satellite Radio (XM Ready), allowing you to hear over 150 digital channels of music, news, sports, talk and entertainment from America's number one Satellite Radio service. With the addition of the optional digital antenna XM Mini-Tuner Home Dock and the XM Mini-Tuner accessories sold separately, just subscribe to XM Satellite Radio and hear radio as it was meant to be!
6 Ch Ext Input
6 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input. Front (Left, Center, Right), Rear (Surround Left & Right) and Subwoofer
In this format, the back surround channel is matrix encoded into the left and right surround channels. For playback, the three channels are separately decoded.
Neural Surround
Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcast of surround recordings and live events in surround sound. Neural Surround employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior channel separation and localization of audio elements. System playback is scalable from 5.1 to 7.1 multi-channel surround playback.
Neural Surround™ name and related logos are trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation.
XM HD Surround Sound
XM and Neural Audio Corporation announce XM HD Surround, which provides content with six discrete channels of digital full fidelity audio powered by Neural Audio technology. Marking the first time that a radio company has broadcast in 5.1 Surround Sound twenty-four hours a day. Beginning in April 2006, XM will broadcast the Fine Tuning® (XM Channel 76) and the classical pops music channel XM Pops (XM Channel 113) in XM HD Surround. XM will also broadcast a variety of special shows and live music performances at the XM studios in XM HD Surround.
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Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original recording as possible.
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April 23, 2013
SEC Winter Academic Honor Roll
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A total of 25 Tennessee student-athletes (listed below) were named to the 2012-13 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll on Tuesday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
The 2012-13 Winter SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades from the 2012 Spring, Summer and Fall terms.
Any student-athlete who participates in a Southeastern Conference championship sport or a student-athlete who participates in a sport listed on his/her institution's NCAA Sports Sponsorship Form is eligible for nomination to the Academic Honor Roll.
The following criteria should be followed: (1) A student-athlete must have a grade point average of 3.00 or above for either the preceding academic year (two semesters or three quarters) or have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution. (2) If a student-athlete attends summer school, his/her grade point average during the summer academic term must be included in the calculation used to determine eligibility for the Academic Honor Roll. (3) Student-athletes eligible for the Honor Roll include those receiving an athletics scholarship, recipients of an athletics award (i.e., letter winner), and non-scholarship student-athletes who have been on a varsity team for two seasons. (4) Prior to being nominated, a student-athlete must have successfully completed 24 semester or 36 quarter hours of non-remedial academic credit toward a baccalaureate degree at the nominating institution. (5) The student-athlete must have been a member of a varsity team for the sport's entire NCAA Championship segment.
Tennessee - Sport - Major
John Murphy - M. Basketball - Logistics
Cierra Burdick - W. Basketball - Journalism & Electronic Media
Isabelle Harrison - W. Basketball - Communication Studies
Taber Spani - W. Basketball - Graduate Student - Kinesiology, Sport Psychology & Motor Behavior
Bryce BeVier - M. Swimming - Animal Science
Jacob Epperson - M. Swimming - Food Science & Technology
Jordan Mauney - M. Swimming - Accounting
Mauricio Robles - M. Swimming - Management
Tristan Slater - M. Swimming - Finance
Brent Sterling - M. Swimming - Biochemistry & Cellular & Molecular Biology
Carl Svagerko - M. Swimming - Materials Science & Engineering
Isaac Taylor - M. Swimming - Undecided
Jacob Thulin - M. Swimming - Pre Business
Troy Tillman - M. Swimming - Economics (A&S)
Edward Walsh - M. Swimming - Communication Studies
Kelsey Floyd - W. Swimming - Recreation & Sport Management
Madeline Garrett - W. Swimming - Psychology (Pre Med)
Lindsay Gendron - W. Swimming - Marketing
Jodie McGroarty - W. Swimming - Graduate Student -Communications
Mary Kate McNeilis - W. Swimming - Kinesiology
Arden Pitman - W. Swimming - Kinesiology
Lindsay Pitman - W. Swimming - Interdisciplinary Studies
Grace Anne Sanderson - W. Swimming - Public Relations
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What you need to know about Early Childhood Screening
The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth.
The Early Childhood Screening offered by the Pequot Lakes School District is a quick and simple check of how a child is growing and developing. Between the ages of 3 and 4 is the ideal time to schedule your child to participate in the screening program. A screening by a nurse and an early childhood teacher can detect possible health or learning concerns.
The major benefit of the screening is to identify concerns early so that a child can get help before they start school. The early childhood screening includes a vision screening that helps detect potential eye problems but is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam.
To start kindergarten in any Minnesota public school all children will need to be screened.
The following dates are set for the 2013-14 school year Early Childhood Screenings: Sept. 6, Dec. 2, March 17 and May 12.
Call 218-562-7520 to schedule an appointment for one of the screening dates.
Early Childhood Screening is free and is done in the Early Childhood Family Center on the east end of Eagle View Elementary School in Breezy Point.


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A no brainer way to save energy
Original post made by ethan, Barron Park, on Dec 20, 2006
I realize this will make only a small impact on energy consumption and greenhouse gas reduction but there is zero hardship caused by the act of closing the doors. People may even get to burn a few extra calories.
At a minimum perhaps each of us can mention this to any merchant we visit. If enough people raise the issue they may get the message and close the doors without the need of a new city policy.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Dec 20, 2006 at 5:52 pm
Not so sure it's such a clear no-brainer. First, some commercial establishments actually have the HVAC designed so that there is minimal loss with the doors- because of the way the ducting is configured. Constant opening and closing of the doors actually increases heat transfer to and from the outside because pressure differentials build up within the space with the door closed which then rushes out when the door opens. Second, even in cases where there is a net energy loss from leaving doors open, the business may find it has increased traffic and sales because the open doors appear inviting. So the business owner does better with the doors open than when closed - even after accounting for higher energy costs. (I.e., the statement that there is "zero hardship" may not be so.)
I would want to hear from various business owners before I wanted to form "policies" that further burdened our already regulation-beleaguered small retail businesses. I thought we wanted to attract businesses - especially sales-tax generating ones - to Palo Alto. You say it will make only a small impact. So why not just leave it alone? Aren't there enough largely symbolic mandates already?
a resident of Barron Park
on Dec 20, 2006 at 8:05 pm
By small impact I meant relative to the massive national problem. If all we look for are massive fixes we will find few we can tackle. One car with 10% greater fuel efficiency makes little impact. Fifty million cars that are 10% more efficient is a huge improvement. To accomplish this you still have to sell the cars one at a time.
Last summer I had a clerk at that mall say that they leave the doors open because they freeze if they close them. Doesn't sound like a system that's tuned to the doors being opened. Having said that, it would be good to have someone actually explore this rather than you and I opine with little specific knowledge.
I agree that adding more regulations would be a waste if plain common sense could be applied instead. I only raise the option should it become necessary. We shouldn't have to have rules against smoking in public but it seems we do.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Dec 20, 2006 at 8:44 pm
You're quite right, ethan: neither you nor I really know much about this matter. And neither does the city council - or whomever else you think should be considering the rules you keep alluding to - for that matter. Don't you think it's better for the business owner, who actually does know a little about the costs and benefits of various policies he has in place, to decide how he wants to spend his money, rather than you figuring it out for him?
What do you mean " should it become necessary"? I really don't think rules against smoking in public are an apt comparison. A smoker who blows smoke at me harms me. If Joe's Haberdashery wants to keep his doors open, maybe we should stay out of it, and let Joe figure out what constitutes common sense in his business.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Dec 22, 2006 at 5:04 pm
We need information about if this actually wastes energy. If it wastes energy, it does harm everyone by making global warming worse.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Dec 22, 2006 at 6:20 pm
With all respect, joyce, if we were go go into your house and do an audit, I am sure we could find things that some people in our community consider wasteful of energy. If you diet is not vegan and locally grown, there is energy wasted in the food you eat by some lights. Some people set their thermostats at 62. (In fact I know one couple who don't heat at all, preferring heavy clothing in the winter instead.) Maybe you cook with a less-than-totally-efficient stove. Maybe you bathe more often than others think is necessary. Do you own a car? Some people think all private automobiles are wasteful.
Maybe what you would call wasted energy, but the shop-owner thinks is a necessary part of his business. If you get to decide what he should do with his doors, does he get to decide what temperature your bathwater should be?
You get the idea, I think. Don't you think it's much better to let people decide on their own how to run their own lives. There is no principled way to pick out one person's activities as wasteful without having everyone constantly under suspicion.
a resident of Community Center
on Dec 23, 2006 at 7:07 am
The broken record argument against environmental protection has always been ECONOMIC. Brazilians burn up the Amazon for Economic reasons. Bush wants to drill in Alaska for Economic reasons. Store owners keep their doors open and waste energy for Economic Reasons.
We abuse the Earth so we can drive our BMW's, flash our bling-bling, flaunt our wealth. We burn trees so we can live the Christmas song of sharing times near the fireplace. We plunder the Earth to have our mahogany wood floors, granite counter tops, marble floors, our brightly lit cities, and our air conditioned shopping malls.
Where does this slippery economic slope stop? Hurricane Katrina? Guess not, since we're still arguing it here. If not Katrina, then where?
a resident of Community Center
on Dec 23, 2006 at 7:23 am
And one more thing for those against government regulation of the environment and in favor of individual rule - Look AT BRAZIL - THE AMAZON IS GOING, GOING, and scientists say will be GONE in a few decades. WHY? LACK OF GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
We have government because individuals do things for their own individual comfort and not the good of society. We have government because we live in community with others where individual actions impacts our neighbors. Government protects the community where individual actions harm. Making the individual choice to keep your fireplace going 24 hours a day, to blast your furnace, and to drive a gass guzzling SUV harms others in the community. It's about time for some government regulation.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Dec 23, 2006 at 8:46 am
Anon -
We already did the "Green Collectivists Take Over the World" thread - last week. (Web Link Here.) Check out the posts by Dave over there. You guys probably aren't going to get to far in a democratic system arguing for Enviro-cops to be controlling our lives.
Maybe you and Dave should try to broaden your taste in flicks beyond "An Inconvenient Truth". Check out the new James Bond movie: it's got much cooler fantasies about destroying the earth than Al Gore.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Dec 23, 2006 at 8:54 am
And Anon - About the Amazon. If you check your facts, you'll find out that Brazil has one of the most regulated economies in Latin America. (Most economists think that's why its growth rate has been so poor - and why the next pizza delivery guy you see is likely to be a Brazilian with a college degree.) Most authoritarian government regimes, like the one you seem to advocate eventually turn out to be corrupt. The one in Brazil is, which is why despite lots of regulation putatively protecting the Amazon, it's being burned and strip-mined with little regard for the consequences.
a resident of Community Center
on Dec 25, 2006 at 8:56 pm
I must have touched a raw nerve as you seem upset. You jump to conclusions. Where did I write authoritarian government? Ha ha, what a joke.
What kind of car do you drive?
a resident of Barron Park
on Dec 26, 2006 at 9:47 am
I wasn't trying to start a debate on world politics or the merits of government regulation. I simply suggested that it seemed a simple way to save energy if the doors were closed at the stores. Unfortunately, even a limited suggestion like this evokes people's political ire. My apologies. Can we just agree that store owners would be wise to close their doors if it uses less energy? I have a marketing background and I know that the primary reason for leaving the doors open is that a closed door dissuades the uncertain shopper from entering - it is less "inviting." But the retail business is more art than science. I doubt most store owners look at how much they spend on energy versus what additional business they derive from open doors. It's more of a lemming effect. One does it because the others do it.
Chris, I suppose you'll say that this is their choice. Still, a little prompting from local customers might get them to consider an alternative way of thinking. I'm not proposing a big (or small) government conspiracy to take control of everyone's personal liberties. Just hoping we can apply a little common sense that benefits everyone.
There's no need to respond. I think we've wasted enough "energy" on this to no avail.
a resident of Palo Verde
on Dec 26, 2006 at 10:46 am
When I lived in New England, the stores all had very inviting automatic doors that opened as soon as a customer approached. In summer, these doors were usually open all the time, but as the colder weather approached, the doors were put onto automatic. This seems to be a great solution. Although, I suspect the cost of the doors and possibly the cost of running them may be higher than the potential savings, it does make sense.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Dec 26, 2006 at 11:32 am
I'm glad you brought this topic up, Ethan, and brought it back to the original thought. The "open door" policy drives me crazy. My daughter and I were shopping at Cathy Jean's (former shoe store at Stanford) one bitterly cold February evening. Because they were on a corner, there were two sets of doors open and the wind was rushing through. The clerks were wearing heavy coats, and we were freezing, too cold to stay long. We were told then by one of the clerks that it was in their lease from the shopping center that they had to leave their doors open, because it was more "upscale." The lease part may or may not be true, but if so, it's something shopping center management may be responsible for. I absolutely agree that this is wasteful and ridiculous.
a resident of Menlo Park
on Jan 1, 2007 at 11:04 am
HVAC is major. Back to the topic here. When my building lost power due to a transformer fire we were on generators that could run the computers but the HVAC overwhelmed the generators. Doors must be unlocked by law during business hours but could and should be partially closed or open by electric motors, if the business owners don't fear that this would turn people away.
a resident of Professorville
on Jan 4, 2007 at 3:20 pm
I am from out of town but will make a post anyways. Because I need to blow off some steam on the topic.
I am currently fighting this battle with a certain Southern California Mega Church who built a large and wonderful Café/Restaurant but whose doors easily prop open at just 90 degrees. It is January, and the Café is simply too cold (and no surprise mostly unoccupied) so hear I am at Panera Bread. As an IFMA Certified Facility Manager I know how much energy open doors waist. In some of my facilities it is well over half the gas and electric cost can be traced to the doors left open. BOMA also has published many times on this topic. For my facilities I take a multipronged with signs on the doors "Help save energy, Please close doors", this is the cheapest and most effective. The city can produce these stickers and give them away. I have also removed the 'hold open devices' in some doors in some facilities, using the excuse of security. On a few occasions I had to installed auto door openers (I justified the cost under ADA compliance) for about $3500/door but they can be much more expensive. It is unfortunate that so few building maintenance personnel and facility managers understand the complicated building automation systems they have been given. Facilities and building codes need to be designed taking human ignorance into account and assume that most people were indeed "born in a barn" and will leave the doors open.
Todd Bethell, CFM (IFMA-OC)


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Discussion in 'Chevy Truck Accessories' started by jake's silverado, Jan 18, 2012.
They have arrived...Instal this weekend... hopefully!
Hey your Bowties are all Black. Are they defective?
Post picts when they are installed!!!
AWESOME J!! Can't wait to see them installed... POST PICS as soon as you do!! Gonna look sic! Good choice with the black bowties...
Post pics! Im going to paint mine black soon, black bowties FTW!
Front one is in... I may wait a couple of months for warmer weather as I have to do it outside. I want to make sure the 2 way sticky stuff is not effected by the cold. Would it fall off if I put it on in below 0 C?
Front was really easy to change!
I know that is it cold in Ontario now.. 0'C or freezing, is going to affect the adhesive glue no question, especially with the snow and humidity and freezing temps, wait another few weeks and let it warm up to like 5'C and then you won't worry about the sticking...
Keep me posted... Were going for TIM's when I come back home in March..
The best bet is too use a heat gun that way in any weather the adhesive will stick with no problem. I ordered me a set of blackbowties for the grille and the tailgate and looks really good. I now have a 1 piece black mesh rbp lookalike grille and only have the bowtie on the rear now. They make the truck look 10x better.
Those would look sweet done in carbon fiber.
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Along with the literal hordes of nerds that flock to Comic-Con each year, the weekend-long pop culture event brings some of the biggest names in comics, video games and collectibles, so many in fact that finding them all is a life-size Where's Waldo-type excercise. Thankfully, the fearless Chloe Miranda, never detered by crowds or calamity, persevered through the nerd sea to find the likes of Gene Simmons, the artists from the ACME archives and the creators of some truly badass collectibles, the Shiflett Brothers. Check out their fetaures in the video below.
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My love of lavender was brought to me by a man. He told me how he soaked in a bath splashed with a few drops of the scented oil after school every day as a teen. His wise mum used it to calm his angry teenage boy angst.
Now an adult, he still likes to light a burner with lavender oil to help ease him into slumber. I was tossing and turning so decided to give it a whirl.
That was six months ago. Now I burn lavender oil for about an hour before I hit the hay each night. It's comforting, calming and makes my chilly share-house room feel like a cosy cocoon.
When it comes to alternative therapies I'm all about whatever works for you. If there's no science to back it up, but you're reaping the rewards, then go for it. But aromatherapy has brains behinds it.
Professor Shaun Holt from Victoria University in Wellington admits he's sceptical about most forms of non-traditional medicine. But aromatherapy, amongst a handful of others, he backs.
"It's one of those things that people scoff at," he says.
"It's not well understood, but it seems to work in the brain."
Research suggests scents activate the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland in the brain which release hormones that affect our mood, says Prof Holt, author of Complimentary Therapies for Depression. There's also some connection to the limbic system which is involved in education and memory.
There are around 40 essential oils that are used for treatment. Another of my favourites is eucalyptus oil. Add a few drops to your shower as you wash and the steam and scent will sooth any sickly feelings. I have also taken to burning a zesty lime and mandarin candle as I prep for work to get me pepped up for the day ahead.
The Aromatherapy Company founder, Sarah Townsend, says essential oils stimulate blood circulation, bring nutrients to the skin, stimulate the lymphatic system and dispose of waste products.
New Zealand-born Townsend has been passionate about perfume and its healing power ever since she was a kid. In 1990 she put it in to practise and built the successful Aromatherapy Co.
Here are her favourite scents:
* Wild Mint and Bergamot: It's citrusy but has many layers of fresh but sophisticated notes. It is a great diffuser or oil to have in a kitchen or living environment.
* Lavender: Lavender is my all time favourite essential oil because it induces sleep and is incredibly natural. I have trouble sleeping with such a busy lifestyle, so I burn this beside my bed in a burner every night and put in on my pillow to help me relax and get to sleep. I also use our sleep pulse point, which is lavender essential oil based.
* Tea Tree: The properties of tea tree are a little like magic. They are a wonder for healing and disinfecting a room for winter sickness. I use tea tree oil on blemishes overnight to heal them and dab a diluted tea tree oil on cuts and grazes. I also use it in a burner in a room when my children are sick to keep the illnesses at bay.
* Lemon: This wonder essential oil not only smells exotic and delicious like warm tropical islands, it's packed with benefits. Lemon essential oil is a natural disinfectant and has antiseptic properties, so it can be burnt consistently in the home to kill germs in the air. It doesn't only act as a disinfectant from the nasty bugs in your home, but can boost immunity by improving circulation, producing white blood cells and clearing the mind. It is specifically beneficial for preventing and aiding throat or respiratory infections, whilst also acting as a fabulous detoxifier for the skin. It can also be used as an all purpose cleaner and is amazing to put a couple of drops in your washing cycle.
* Rose Geranium: This floral based essential oil is my favourite smelling essential oil and I love burning this for its sweet aroma.
A few things to be careful of:
* Essential oils shouldn't be smothered on the skin. Lavender oil and tea tree oil is ok for a dab, but they all need to be mixed with a carrier.
* Essential oils aren't recommended for pregnant women.
* Always patch test any essential oils to check for a reaction.
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You're out of time. You dashed out of a busy workday to sit in an uncomfortable waiting room chair but your time is up. You've waited for almost an hour and the attendant at the front desk can only apologize and tell you that the doctor should be free momentarily.
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The doctor is in
Original post made on Dec 5, 2007
Like this commentPosted by joey racano
a resident of Danville
on Dec 5, 2007 at 10:54 pm
Was that a quote from Joanne Vecce, originally from Long Island, NY?
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There's still plenty of time to fit in summer-y pleasure for your family. We don't mean pricey vacations or waiting in line at the amusement park. Just the sort of fun that can stretch the barefoot, carefree feeling well into autumn's first chill. We've shared lots of activity ideas with you over the last few months. Here are a few highlights to help you make the season's fun last.
Do something messy outside.
1. Take a meal outdoors, sit on the grass, and eat directly from the plate without hands or utensils. We call this "trough feeding" and do it at least once every summer. Bet you can't do it without laughing through the whole meal. Bet you'll also find yourselves talking about how different animals eat.
2. Make drip castles at the beach or in the sandbox.
3. Designate an area of the yard where kids can play right in the dirt. They might want to use it to build mountains and valleys for their toy dinosaurs, cars, or action figures. They might want to dig holes, perhaps looking for archaeological finds using Hands-On Archaeology: Real-Life Activities for Kids as a guide. For a real mess, give them enough water to make it a mud pit. Your status as an epic parent will linger (as will the stains).
4. Mix up some washable paint, then let the kids paint designs on the driveway.
5. Throw a BYOB party. This is cheap, imagination-driven fun. You wield cutting implements and supply lots of tape. Guests are charged with one simple task: Bring. Your. Own. Box. Together kids can construct a fort or spaceship or whatever they please out of the boxes, then spend hours playing in it. There are plenty of other ways to amuse kids with cardboard boxes too.
6. Make sponge bombs out of cheap household sponges, then soak and use for tossing games. Unlike water balloons, these are reusable. They also make a lovely smacking sound when dropped on an unsuspecting sibling from the top of a slide. Don't say we didn't warn you. Continue Reading "35 Ways to Make Summer Last" »


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There are eight virtues of Bushido, the code of the samurai: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty, and self-control. These virtues comprise the essence of Japanese cultural beliefs, which are still present today.
Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's most respected scholars, explores the ethical code of the samurai and contextualizes it within Japan's traditions of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism. He then compares and contrasts Eastern values with those present in Western societies. Written in English and first published in 1905, this classic introduction to Japan's samurai culture has been a best-seller for decades. Focus on Asian Studies says it is "a must for an understanding of the soul of Japan."
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There wasn't a dry eye in the house when Tom Cruise as legend sports agent Jerry Maguire told his weepy co-star "you complete me".
And since time immemorial, anyone with even half a penchant for prose has waxed lyrical about how another person has made the whole.
I can endure a fair amount of this sort of thing when it comes to love songs and poetry. I just can't understand why food has to get in on the act.
Exactly when the phrase "whole foods" entered the modern vernacular we may never know, but what I do know is that eating (and I mean the sort of unabridged, guilt-free, don't-look-at-the-nutritional-information sort of eating) has never been the same again.
It is hard enough resisting the sorts of foods we know are blatantly bad for us without now having to reject just about everything else because it's not "whole".
If Eve couldn't say no to an apple, what hope is there for her descendants living in a modern world packed to the rafters of supermarkets with chocolate, fast food and peanut butter?
The concept of whole foods is a relatively new one simply because a few decades ago everything we ate essentially came that way anyway. Mothers sent us to school with lunchboxes filled with home-made Anzac biscuits and sandwiches made with bread that hadn't required the assistance of several billion additives to coax the loaf out of the tin.
Such is the pace with which processed and refined foods have infiltrated our diets that now you virtually need a nutrition degree to identify foods that haven't been messed with, and then be a Michelin-rated chef to transform them into anything even remotely edible. Or am I the only one who doesn't find the prospect of lentil soup with a side of gluten-free toast the least bit appealing?
It seems a cruel joke and a distinct design flaw that most things that are good for us taste bad, and most things that are bad for us taste good. Or is it simply that - like the bad boys our mothers always warned us about - we always want what we shouldn't?
And just like today's bad boys, foods (whole or otherwise) are so desperate to stand out from the crowd that they've given themselves marketing makeovers so elaborate they leave Justin Bieber looking in need of a little extra length.
Last night on the way home, I popped into the supermarket to grab some milk and one brand had nine different interpretations on one theme. As well as Trim, Blue and the old favourite Silver Top, came a Calci, a Lite, a Mega, an Organic, a Zero Lacto and, curiously, a Super Blue.
Deciding to get some bread, I was equally bamboozled by products that didn't just offer the expected confusing selection of grain combinations but came also with and without so many different ingredients that settling on any one loaf was virtually impossible.
One particular brand was "free" of so many things (dairy, gluten, soy and wheat) that it was little wonder the price tag of over $10 was the polar opposite.
I know there is a growing crowd of whole food devotees who would convincingly preach to me about the unquestionable health benefits of diverting my life savings to such a loaf, but if I'm honest, I just don't care.
Life is short and with today's diet potentially shorter still, but a whole food life is one with a gaping hole in it that for me, can only truly be filled with lashings of modified starch, refined sugar and things that go from packet to mouth in a one tasty (cholesterol-fuelled) heartbeat.


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Logistics: Apart from home you can walk, bike or bus to anywhere in the city.For example walking: La Carboneria (mythical place to listen free flamenco) 5min, the Bus Station Prado de San Sebastian only to 15min or Cathedral to 12minutes. Almost, if you travel by plane, from the railway station of Santa Justa (5min walk from home) you can catch the bus to the airport for 4 €
This is a perfect outdoor room for two people. Spacious, bright and furnished with a desk, two beds and a beautiful wardrobe.The house has great historical value: it was made in 1912 in the historicity style, school of Aníbal González (architect of the famous Plaza de Spain and other landmarks of Sevilla)
Practical information: Towels and bed clothes included. Free use kitchen, washing machine, dryer and refrigerator. The bedroom has heating for winter and a fan for summer.. The living room has air conditioned
You want to enjoy the city as if it were on your own home with your friends? Well here is your home!
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We had a wonderful stay at the marvellous, cosy, pretty place of Lourdes and Ammadou - two adorable, lovely people. The flat is situated in a gorgeous traditional Spanish house, centrally located; the old town is around the corner, all major sights are near by (approximately ten minutes walk). From the airport you will reach the place within 35 minutes by public transport. Next door to Lourdes' place you will find a café-bar (pleasant, i.g.tasty Spanish breakfast). We highly recommand Lourdes' the place.
Lourdes greeted us warmly and was very helpful. She spoke English so asking and answering questions, getting recommendations and making smalltalk was a breeze. Upon entering the apartment, Carlos the family dog welcomed us with enthusiasm. The house is located next to the historic city center. We could reach everything on foot. For example, we walked 15 minutes to reach the cathedral. Lourdes and Amadou got up earlier than we did, so sharing the bath posed no problem. Unfortunately there was a bit of mold in the shower which clouded the overall impression.
We had a great time in Sevilla and Lourdes and her very pretty room were a big part of that. The description of the room fits perfectly. It is in an old, traditional house and very nice furnished. Also the house is close to the old center of town. Lourdes is very friendly and helps with everything needed. Also she answers very quickly and in a nice way. Highly recommendable!
Dear Amadoe and Lourdes, We had a very nice stay in your casa. It was easy to find and a walking distance from the city centre. The room was beautifull and you guys were very kind also.
Kind regards, Louis and Lieve
It was a a good journey for us because of the apartment, being close to many of touristic points of Sevilla. Amadow and Reis are also very kind and helpful.
It was a pleasure to stay at your place and an awsome room in an real "sevillian" house! Very nice host!
We had two nights by Lourdes in Sevilla. The locationt is very good for exploring the city, the room is fine and comfortable and there is a small kitchen and a nice bathroom. But best of all was the contact to Lourdes. Not only she was helpful but we happened to have a very good contact. We liked the friendly and open minded atmosphere. We loved to stay there.
Lourdes, Amadou (and Carlitos;) are perfect hosts and live in a very authentic and central place in Sevilla. We felt like guests in a hotel, as we were offered nice african food just right after our arrival and we felt most comfortable straight away. It`s been a pleasure to chat with these warm-hearted people and to get the best local hints to discover Sevilla the best. Thank you very much for the nice dinner and the breakfast - we enjoyed it to the fullest!
The double-room was very clean and comfortable with it`s nice high ceiling and romantic charme. We shared the bathroom as well as the living room and kitchen which was really uncomplicated and even enjoyed a lovely view and fresh air at the roof-top of the old casa.
I strongly recommend this accomodation and i promise to be back one day! Thank you very much, hasta luego! Chris and Juli
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Kiwi contribution to kid's ear infection knowledge
Dr Nikki Mills, Paediatric Otolaryngologist (kids ear, nose and throat specialist) is helping combat New Zealand children's middle ear infections with her latest research.
Dr Mills used advanced molecular techniques to identify and study the actual bacteria causing middle ear infections in New Zealand children. Instead of having to rely on old New Zealand information or Australian and European data when prescribing antibiotics doctors will be able to make desisions on 'real life' information. The research also considered the child's medical history, family history, exposure to cigarette smoke and exposure to overcrowding in the household as these have been linked to a higher risk of ear infections.
The results of Dr Mills' research will also contribute to understanding how the pneumococcal immunisation on the National Immunisation Schedule may be hepling to reduce ear infections. It could contribute to recommendations about future immunisations to include on the Schedule.
The pneumococcal vaccine, Synflorix®, is currently on the National Schedule to prevent pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease like blood infection and meningitis in children less than 5 years of age. However, there is some evidence that the vaccine reduces ear infections when they are caused by a type of the pneumococcal bacteria the vaccine protects against.
The study involved more than 460 children in three New Zealand District Health Boards – Auckland, Counties Manukau and Canterbury – with Dr Emma Best (Starship Children's Hospital) and Dr Tony Walls (Christchurch Hospital) working as co-investigators alongside Dr Mills. With their parent's permission children having an operation for grommets, or another medical procedure, under general anaesthetic had swabs from the back of their nose and a sample of middle ear fluid (when they were having grommets inserted) to find out what bacteria were present.


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Kareem Moody, program director for Positive Atmosphere Reaches Kids (P.A.R.K.) will be on campus Wednesday to share tips with students for staying motivated to finish college.
The presentation begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Campus Center Grand Hall A. His presentation is called 'The Real Deal: Staying Motivated for Success. A brief question-and-answer period will follow.
Faculty will also benefit by learning how to help students connect with their community beyond school.
Moody is a former youth services assistant for the City of Little Rock, and he has worked with gang-involved youth. He is also the author of the popular parenting resource Raise Them Up: The Real Deal on Reaching Unreachable Kids. Books will be available for purchase after his presentation.
P.A.R.K. is a non-profit organization in Little Rock established in 1993 by former NFL athlete Keith Jackson. The organization works to help "high-risk" students finish high school education and go on to college. Through the after-school and summer programs, P.A.R.K. provides youth with homework support, tutoring, recreational activities, leadership development and involvement in community services.
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text: Still can't believe the Lions managed a 0-16 record in this league of parity. The majority of this collapse is due to Sr. and Millen. Where are they to take some of the heat off Rod? The guy is clueless as a coach but he stuck through a 0-16 season and had the sack to face reporters every week, kudos for that. This is not all on the coaches, what about the f'in players? The secondary was never able to stop a big play. Bodden is a turd. Can we re-build from the trenches? No more skilled positions for god sakes. You gotta to be able to run the ball and stop the run to win in this league. You would think the meat heads in the front office would have this simple concept figured out a long time ago.


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What does "Strong knowledge in Java" mean to you? Let' say you were hiring a programmer who specializes in Java. What strong knowledge in Java would you or anyone in the software industry look for?
So I've been programming in Java for 2 years. I taught myself one month of 2d java game programming. It was tough work but I'm happy with the results and skills I have obtained so far.
This is my only game portfolio so far. The art was not designed by me. I was more focus on the programming aspect as that is what I like the most about programming games. I did 40% of the code: collision detection, implementing sound and setting up user interface
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The propolis stain was one of the things I noticed on my jeans when I'd stick the hive tool in my front or back pocket. And my early breadboard prototype that I've used is starting to show signs of staining or chunks of propolis sticking to the fabric.
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text: Shorter schedule? Forget about that | detnews.com | The Detroit News Is it just me or does anyone else resent the idea that taking away something you love will make it better? I'm really tired of this argument and I wonder sometimes how anyone who feels this way can honestly claim they love basketball. Sure, the ticket to improve something you really love is to get rid of it or whittle it down so there's a lot less of it. Genius! I seriously doubt anyone who "loves" the game of basketball (particularly NBA basketball) pines for less of it. As a matter of fact, it always seems that the individuals calling for less of the NBA are somehow around the game, but you always get the sense that there's no real love for the game. It just exists for them. No one who LOVES the NBA thinks this way. The league itself has done enough to crap up the game...including, but not limited to:Transitioning from a team to an individual star player marketing model.Riding MJ into the sunset as if there was to be no more basketball after his departure.Moving in the 3 point line.Subsequently, moving back the 3 point line.Virtually removing physical contact from the game (unless it suits them).Making 1st round series 7 freaking games instead of simply finding a way not to take TWO FULL WEEKS to play 5 damn games.Instead of addressing the few bad apples, criminalizing the entire league of players as if a shiny new sport coat makes you a model citizen.Allowing their officials to be openly biased/incompetent and then playing the one bad apple card when one of them is caught pants down, so to speak.Penalizing players for competing and doling out clear path fouls, and phantom flagrants for any player not getting the hell out of Dodge during a fast break on which he is the defender with a "star" approaching.There are a ton of things the league could do to improve itself. The least of which would be to stop giving lifetime jobs to cats like Popeye Jones who, as an assistant coach, could in no arguable way provide anything of use to a young big man by way of his own career. He could, perhaps, instruct young big men on things such as:How to hustle, but accomplish absolutely nothing.How to get back on D after being dunked on in humiliating fashion while continuing to look like an unembarrassed member of one's own team...Or maybe how to sit the bench comfortably so as not to risk injury when being called upon as the HVC or clock funnel on the losing side of a 25 pt blowout...Or even how to be scored on repeatedly and manage to stay on the floor long enough to be sweating when you return to the bench.Possibly how to achieve one dunk every 35 minutes of action (roughly 10 games) and succeed in getting your home crowd to go bonkers as if you had just won the title with those two points.There are many things Popeye Jones could teach young NBA big men. How to actually be NBA quality big men is not one of them. So why does he have a freaking job? But, as mentioned, the solution is to clearly have less NBA. What was I thinking?


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What are your favorite beers people?!?
What are your favorite beers people?!?
Regular Budweiser. I'll drink water before I drink light anything. I heard Old Milwaukee is the worst.
Shiner Bock, Asahi, or Guiness.
Entire Team Let Eli down today - NYG4l
duvel butt its expensive bud ,BASS ALE, SAM ADAMS I been trying a lot Brooklyn lager, black crown aint bad
Killians Irish Red, Bear Naked Ale, Blue Point Delta Blue, Stella is also one of my fav's


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by markie8002000, May 31, 2009.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Ben Wallace mulling retirement from NBA - ESPN
It's the right time. His skills, production, and health have declined. He had a great career and he has a ring and millions to show for it. No use hanging around. Especially if he gets a buyout. Thanks for the memories.
Ben Wallace the lawyer? Interesting choice of career after the NBA.
I say negotiate for the buyout, get the degree and comeback to the Pistons as defensive coach/consultant for Amir, Max and whoever they draft.
I don't know about you guys, but he looked so average in Cleveland. No hops, no fire, no NOTHING! He didn't even look ripped like he used to be. I would like to see him back in Detroit in some capacity. I don't have any animosity for him taking the money, but he was what he was when he left; older and out of place, not a starter.
I don't see how Ben could now help Detroit. He doesn't seem like the coaching type.
If he's on the bad guy's side, he would easily make a witness change their minds. But if he is retiring, thanks for the great years here in Detroit, Ben!!
Secretly i think he would love this. I think his ego has taken a big hit since he's left.
I don't think people understand Ben Wallace. This game was never about his ego. His ego was tied to his capacity to compete. It's a rare man in our society who prides himself on what he does and what he can do, not on what other people think of him. It speaks volumes about his character that as an enormously wealthy man, he would finish his education to get involved with law. Others want to hide out in the broadcast booth, or like Dave Cowens hang out on the bench. Ben appears to me to be a lot like Barry Sanders. We only know him within the context of the game. Not outside of it.
Barry was less money oriented than Ben. Barry walked away and left money on the table. Ben left the Pistons in a cash grab and now he thinks he deserves a buyout. I love Ben but he ain't no Barry Sanders, Roscoe. I think Ben failed us in the EC Finals his last year here too. He gave up. He didn't even seem to care.
Barry didn't want to give back his pro-rated signing bonus, which everyone in football understands is an upfront payment deferred in the cap hit over the years of the deal. Barry also didn't exactly quit in the most upfront way. I don't think Ben left the Pistons in a cash grab personally. I think Joe never really intended to re-sign him. We got rid of Darko, Corliss to make way for money for Ben, but when the time came, if we had re-signed Ben, we wouldn't have been able to re-sign Billups. Dumars didn't even make a counter offer to Ben, more years less money or some other such thing. Chicago had a host of young talent we could have taken in a S&T, Joe simply did not want to add salary. Since Ben left, Joe has not paid ANYONE more than the mid level, except Dice, but that was paid out by Denver, we can only presume Dice got such a fat deal was as trade fodder. We gotta remember, Ben was more than willing to watch Sheed get $12 million and Tay get his payday, and patiently waited because Joe promised to take care of him. I remember an article on the DetNews about how Ben could force a renegotiation but he didn't want to disrupt things. He was going to play out the deal he agreed to. His block on Shaq, then subsequent tipoff win in the second to last game, Ben played like a warrior. He was losing his game, but I don't think he tanked until Sheed and Tay had thrown in the towel, as they are wont to do before the series is over, over. I don't know for sure. Like I said, I'm fairly certain we all think we know Ben but only within the context of the game. I remember seeing his digs in Detroit, and how his place was unfurnished, how he was supporting all his brothers and sisters, and his big expenditure was RC racing. In a lot of ways, he reminds me of Sanders, from the quiet southern guy, to the family oriented behaviour to the relative lack of complication in his outlook.
Barry had all universe talent at the top of his game. Ben had all universe heart at the top of his game. He ain't no Barry Sanders. He did more with less. Chauncey may have been the Finals MVP in 2004, but Ben was the engine behind that machine. Barry was a fantastic individual player, but he wasn't a locker room leader, and he didn't bring his teammates to another level. Ben made everyone on the court better. Anyway, it probably sounds like I am all emotionally invested in this. I'm not. I just see it differently.
Ben left Detroit for $60 million. Barry left Detroit with millons of dollars still on the table.
I was just thinking the same thing, seems like the kind of guy who is better being coached, than coaching other players.
Ben Wallace played way under his market value for several years, delivering prestige (4 DPOYS, Allstar) and a title. When he left, Joe did not even make a counter offer. Barry signed a contract he walked away from. To boot, he tried to keep his signing bonus. The difference to me is, Ben played for cheap and brought us a title. Barry was always well compensated, and walked on the team.
I don't think Joe D ever had a chance to counter-offer. Ben was already packing his bags and moving on to the Windy City. I absolutely loved watching Barry play. Even when the Lions were losing, he was worth the price of admission. The way Barry left Detroit while in his prime still irritates me.
Please, don't even attempt to compare Barry and Ben. The two organizations are the huge difference in how they handled the star player. Pistons did so with economics and age in mind, the other did as they always do, all flash and no substance for help.
I don't believe that is how it went down, but even if it did, do you really think he got fair value for his contributions here? I'm having a hard time being sympathetic about Pistons fans being jilted, when Wallace is the one who worked his butt off to earn the payday Joe promised but did not deliver.
Main thins that bothers me is about how he handled his differences with Flip. Being a contract year I know he did not have the same clout. Seems like he could have done something to air his difference with the coach rather than just throwing in the towel and leaving town.
IMO, Ben needs to feel useful. It's not necessarily what other people think of him but what he thinks of himself. I think he's his own worst critic. Being retained as a defensive specialist and coming back to a town he felt his best years were in would i think do wonders for his ailing self-confidence, self inflicted or otherwise. Also i don't think Ben wants to retire, but that's another story. I think he's great, but i have to admit that my perception of him here was probably through Piston-colored glasses. Since he's left, he's made alot of excuses and done some things i don't expect from Ben. He may not be egotistical in the typical sense, but he has alot of stubborn pride.
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Police respond to speeding on west Colorado Springs road
Neighbors complain about Lower Gold Camp Road
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Springs police are concerned about reports of speeding along a road commonly used by bicyclists.
Neighbors have complained about safety on Lower Gold Camp Road between 21st and 26th streets on the city's southwest side. The road is largely isolated except for retirement homes on the north side.
James Walpole, who lives at the intersection of 26th and Lower Gold Camp, said speeding has been a problem since he bought his home in 2006.
"I fear for the lives of those bikers," he said. "One of these days a guy's going to go through the stop sign and hit one of them."
Moments after saying that, a car did run a stop sign at the intersection.
One biker told KRDO NewsChannel 13 that he hadn't noticed speeding on the road and wasn't worried about it.
Police Cmdr. Pat Rigdon said the department will investigate whether many of the speeders are test-driving cars from nearby Motor City dealerships.
"Maybe we can look into contacting some of the dealerships and ask them for some assistance," he said.
Rigdon said police will work with neighbors to determine which times of day speeding is most common.
"We have to use resources wisely," he said. "We can't place officers on every street all day. Once we know the times of day, we can put some cars out there or maybe even get our motorcycle unit involved."
Rigdon said radar speed monitors -- machines that compare your speed to the posted limit -- could discourage speeding on the road.
"But we only have two of them," he said. "They're expensive and there's a huge demand for them. We also have to think about placing them where they won't be vandalized."
Walpole is glad police are responding to the problem.
"I hope it works," he said.


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"Shower Shock" normally happens on chilly winter mornings. "Shower Shock" is when your shower, showers extreme hot or extreme cold water, intermittently, there by making you cry out 'UuUhh..' when hot water burns you and then cry out 'AHhhh' when cold water pierces you. If this showering sequence, happens 4 times or more in 42 seconds, then one is under "Shower Shock". Essentially it is a protest tactics deployed by intelligent under/over used showers on the showeree which could potentially lead to hyper activity
Dude! I was shower shocked this morning, i guess i should just have a decaf without sugar. Caffeine, on top of Shower Shock, is going to make me Hyper Hyper Active!!!
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Life inside of war.Tuesday, December 5th, 2006
This Thursday, December 7, marks the 65th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, a day that shocked a country into another world war – the type we had hoped to never witness again.
I was able to speak with several WWII veterans on Tuesday to discuss what they remembered about that infamous day, and how it affected their lives both then and now.
Honesty and reality were the common threads to all their answers.
Each person I interviewed was different, four men and one woman. Two were stationed at home, one was on a Navy ship in another part of the world, one was only sixteen, and didn't understand the gravity of Pearl Harbor until he enlisted at age 17. One man was a survivor of the attack – the only one still living in Chenango County.
They told me what they remembered and what it was like. They remembered being angry, some remembered being scared after Pearl Harbor. Mostly they remembered simple things like teaching school, working in labs, playing music on ships, or transporting troops. They remembered good and bad times, family and friends. They remembered a lot of the same kinds of things most of us cherish in our lives; the things we are all the most thankful for.
How we think about wars can make us forget that veterans, in most ways, are just like the rest of us. And that should give us hope.
It should give us hope because these men and women do not recall with pride the horrific or unimaginable events they witnessed, and in some cases carried out. They remember the simple things, the things that were most like home, the things that were the furthest from actual war. They remember what they are proud of – and they are proud of living their lives. Most of all they are proud of life itself, for everyone.
Based on how they remember their experiences, when ultimately asked to take life, our veterans – either by human nature or tremendous strength – sought to preserve it, both during war and after they got home.
I've never been to battle. And I think never seeing fighting first hand makes it easy to try and romanticize it, or always think of it in an action movie type of way. But inside the great battles, heroic stories, and the sadness of death – somewhere there is normal life. And that is remarkable. I'm not saying war is remarkable, I'm saying that hopefully it is task that's conceived and achieved against our good nature, which despite ourselves seems to shine through.


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Original post made on May 6, 2013
alone, officials say. The district cites recent census data that suggests that more than 37% of Bay Area employees commute alone to work each day, spending an average of 58 minutes on Bay Area roads. But there is good news. A recent air district survey indicated that drivers are more likely to seek out alternative commute methods if
encouraged to do so by their employers. Officials with the air district plan to roll out a new outreach campaign this summer that will encourage both employers and employees to seek out new ways to share, shorten or change their commutes to reduce driving alone, the district announced.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, May 6, 2013, 7:45 AM
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 6, 2013 at 10:03 am
I can assure you the largest source of pollution in our area is the burning wood in stoves or fireplaces, not vehicle emissions. There are times when the wood smoke is just overwhelming. If people are serious about reducing pollution, they would require banning the open burning of wood and require wood to only be burned in closed stoves/fireplaces with catalytic converters. The dramatic reduction in pollution by such a restriction has already been proven in Denver.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 6, 2013 at 3:53 pm
"I can assure you the largest source of pollution in our area is the burning wood in stoves or fireplaces, not vehicle emissions." Which is a real concern this summer, right?
In actuality, the biggest source of pollution is the hot air being emitted from politicians and the useful idiots that espouse their dominance and control over the populace who just want to live their lives free of unreasonable infringments.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 6, 2013 at 6:42 pm
Well put...!! Nobody is building fires on days with 90 degree temperatures and no wind. The smoke police probably generate more in vehicle emissions than all the fireplaces they can locate emitting smoke.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 6, 2013 at 10:47 pm
I left a ridiculous comment under the name Arnold relating air pollution to excessive public sector pensions to illustrate that the above three comments were equally inane, but it was removed.
" The focus of this year's campaign is lone drivers, according to Aaron Richardson, district spokesman. People driving alone are the main sources of pollution, he said."
This has nothing to do with wood burning stoves.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 7, 2013 at 8:54 am
Evidently you cannot read. To-wit, the above article says "People driving alone are the main sources of pollution". My posting challenged that statement, it was very relevant, and certainly not inane.
Maybe you should lay off the smoking of the weed. That would reduce you own air pollution and it might do wonders for your mental clarity.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 7, 2013 at 9:15 am
What you truly don't seem to realize is that the spare the air campaign is nothing but an attempt to deflect from the real problem which is unsustainable public worker salaries and pensions. If you look at Calpers and Calstrs, the evidence shows beyond any reasonable doubt that California is marching towards bankruptcy. If I'm not mistaken, Stockton was having spare the air days only shortly before it went bankrupt. It just all goes to show the level of desperation waged by those who stand to live a comfy life on excessive pensions at the expense of an increasingly strapped tax paying public. We are now standing on a sea shore and the rumble from the next tsunamic wave can be faintly heard out on the horizon.
ps One of the best selling articles of clothing in Europe these days is Ron Paul tea shirts. All I can say is, I told you so.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 7, 2013 at 10:18 am
Hmmmmm, well if I could balance another person on my scooter, I would add another person on my vehicle.... and save the air :( ~ So please excuse my smoke ~
I think there are very few FREEdoms we have left these days and I want to be able to use my fireplace, that I PAID for and burn wood I BUY from stores that SELL it, when I feel chilled and want visual relaxation from my fireplace. Yes this FREEdom is normally used VERY few days in SUNNY California ~ Just my opinion of the off topic input ~
a resident of Foothill High School
on May 7, 2013 at 10:26 am
This Spare the air campaign as well as many other campaigns for 'the better future for our children' have very little to do with pollution, sustainability, or children. The main purpose of all this is the gradual transformation of what used to be free American people to a flock of sheep which would dutifully follow their leader's directions everywhere including a slaughterhouse. Step by step this government takes away peoples' rights for a free will and step by step people are giving up on their freedom for the sake of government promises of security and comfort. So either Californians finally have to wake-up or to continue sleeping a dream of happy cows of California waiting as the Spare the Air summer season begins.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 7, 2013 at 5:33 pm
Please outreach to me, I can't wait to stick all the wood I can no longer burn in your overloaded prius.
I might drive to work by myself twice just watch you twitch.
a resident of Pleasanton Valley
on May 7, 2013 at 5:59 pm
A little reading exercise.
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A little education goes a long way in telling you that people that falsified data and hide data deliberately are not to be trusted.
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 7, 2013 at 6:11 pm
If you want to see pollution, just visit the Bay Bridge toll plaza after the metering lights are turned on. A thousand cars sitting there idling, while waiting their turn to move ten feet in line. If public transportation doesn't get you anywhere close to where you have to go to work, you really don't have much choice but to drive it alone. If you like how things are working in California, just keep voting the same old way and you'll get the same old results.
The yellow gunk that sits over San Francisco International Airport on a windless day, makes all the chimneys in Pleasanton look like "chump change" in the fight for clean air. So, this December when I'm "agonizing" whether to light my yule log, or not, I'll be thinking of that line at the toll plaza, and that China Airlines jet spewing that yellow air that will probably beat me to Pleasanton while I wait my turn on 880 and then 580 to finally make it home.
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Original post made by Healthier Faster Food please, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Dec 3, 2012
My family of hungry teenagers will miss it and no doubt they will not eat as healthy when they eat out in future. The make up of Fresh Choice meant that they at least had a plate of salad before they ate some less healthier stuff too. Now they will eat more burritos, pizza and burgers as a result.
We need some more healthier options for families that is affordable and doesn't mean a long wait for food.
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:25 am
This is a good spot for a drive thru so perhaps Chik Fil A can take it over. I am told it is the healthiest fast food!
a resident of Meadow Park
on Dec 3, 2012 at 9:52 am
Told? By whom? the chickfila marketing team?
Hey, I have a really, really, really great bridge for you, I'm telling you, you can make a fortune.....
a resident of Crescent Park
on Dec 3, 2012 at 11:00 am
Really? Mtn Vw has already voted it down just over a month ago...under the guise of not wanting a new drive-through. Of course the council avoided discussing the real issue: the corporation's political choice on same-sex marriage.
Nevertheless, don't count on it.
a resident of Stanford
on Dec 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm
Bad news. I still miss Fresh Choice in the Stanford location, and am sad to see it now go in Mountain View. We need more such healthy options, not burger joints.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Dec 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Fresh Choice did it to themselves. Totally outclassed by restaurants like Sweet Tomatoes in MV. Same concept but cleaner, with better choices, and just not such a dive.
a resident of Midtown
on Dec 3, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I agree its kind of a bummer. I always felt it was hit or miss. Some visits were good, some not so good. Here is a link to an article from some food-oriented website which indicates all Fresh Choice locations have closed.
Web Link
I would be intrigued to see some kind of restaurant go in there. I would actually like some kind of family feedbag place. I get really tired of Hobees, and I'm not a huge fan of Chilis. Maybe Red Robin. A Mimi's Cafe could work too. Its a good time for something new with the shopping center construction progressing. It does have a decent sized lot, and pretty good location.
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Just looked at your beehive pictures. What neat ideas. I don't think I have ever seen a design which is so flexible and easily worked. Gives me much to think about.
The pictures add so much detail to your previous descriptions and are so sharp. What kind of camera did you use?
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It just now occurred to me that there is a very strange trend going on in ladies and I don't know if anyone has really picked up on it or wondered what it might mean.
The trend is the world champion finishing off the podium the next year.
working backwards
2008 Asada 2009 4th
2007 Ando 2008 WD
2006 Meissner 2007 4th
2005 Slutskaya 2006 DNC
2004 Arakawa 2005 9th
In other words the last ladies world champion to finish on the podium the next year is ... Kwan (just as she's the last ladies champion to successfully defend the title).
I'm not sure what what it means I find it definitely odd that the last three ladies world champions to try to defend their titles (and made it thru the competition) finished off the podium.


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[quote user="DavenIII"][quote user="dezzzR"]WARE BLOWS!!![/quote]
Well that sucks then since he's the most reliable back on our team right now at this point, hopefully Wilson turns out to be a beast otherwise we are in some serious trouble.
pretty much. I think we'll see the return of the 3-Headed-Beast this year.....since you know AB isn't gonna play more than 10 games. Ware/Wilson/Scott

[/quote]LMAO, if anything the '3 headed beast' would consist of AB/Wilson/DaRell
Only thing Ware is gonna do at Giants stadium is pick up trash and collect ticket stubs
all the Ware hate....what the heck he's still a NYG you should want him to do well...it's almost like you want me to be wrong more then you want the Giants RB's to succeed.
[/quote]you mean like how all you guys want Beckum to do so well??? HAAA!
Sorry, guys...I don't get it....
the "3-headed-beast" comment just meant a change to the run game. I dont ****ing care WHO it is. How are you all not embarassed how bad our run game was last year?! Bradshaw is not reliable, we don't have Jacobs, you all hate Ware, and we have 2 unproven guys on the roster. I mean, we're not in a good scenario, but it's anyone's ball at this point. I would think that most of you would WANT Ware to excell in whatever role he's given, considering he's been on the team basically as long as Bradshaw.
[/quote]I think Wilson and Bradshaw are going to tear it up. If Bradshaw can stay healthy for most of the season, the Giants will be fine. Im way more worried and embarrassed how bad our secondary was. They gave up over 1000 more yards than the dreaded 09 defense. But hey, we won the superbowl......


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What happened to the iSpy feature? It's gone again. That's one of my favorite features on the this website
What happened to the iSpy feature? It's gone again. That's one of my favorite features on the this website
Yes, iSpy has been disabled. Since last weekend, beesource has been experiencing a drastic slowdown in server response. Indications pointed to plugins. I unplugged TapaTalk, and now today removed iSpy. As soon as it was removed, the speed increased drastically. I'm going to be watching it for a couple of days to be sure, but it looks like iSpy will be a thing of the past. When so many are logged in to it, it puts a large demand on the server. I can't see going to a dedicated server with a significant increase in cost just for that feature.
Regards, Barry
Well, it will be too bad if that goes away. I think lots of people use it. You might consider polling to see what people thoughts are on iSpy feature.
How about an alternative or configure it differently? I use iSPY almost exclusively and daily.
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"What happened to the iSpy feature? It's gone again. That's one of my favorite features on the this website "
Where'd it go???
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And then there are those of us who don't know what it was.
And so, we don't miss it.
Old Guy in Alabama
Thanks Barry, the bogging down of the server was flat killing my ability to read posts. It would not let me submit a post yesterday. every time I tried it disconnected me. Thanks for being on it.
Everything gets darker, as it goes to where there is less light. Darrel Tank (5PM drawing instructor)
I thought I was noticing some problems the last few weeks. Seems I was having a problem just bringing BeeS up and certainly a problem making a post. But that ISPY was a mighty nice feature, becuase of it I am sure I read many threads that I never would have, but I can understand why it has to go.
On second thought.... I suppose the problem was it was a feature that was just too popular. I wonder if it could be worked back in some way.... say when you reach 500, 1000, 2000, or some high post number it suddenly becomes available. At least that would limit it's wholesale useage.... or maybe not... since I really do not know how many were using it to begin with.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
Great job, by the way!! Where would I be without the great advice from Beesource, the random taunts, and the "expletives deleted"?! You ARE appreciated!
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You guys are making me feel like a dinosaur... Would someone be so kind to explain what iSPY is and how its was being used? Thanks
Regards, Barry
So maybe the answer is polling every 15 or 20 seconds? I did find it scrolling too fast sometimes. And I doubt I personally would notice the time change since I spot something, click, read, etc. usually takes more than 7 seconds most of the time, I would guess.
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Just so you know here in Farmington, I haven't had any problems over the last several weeks. Maybe I should count myself as lucky!!!
Looking like iSpy may not be the problem. I'll have it back up once I know for sure the issue is elsewhere.
Regards, Barry
I don't know much about computers but I doubt it's iSpy. I've noticed some slowness in the past couple of weeks but iSpy was there before that and I had no problems.
Good enough is perfect - Joel Salatin
In situations like this, it is more than likely problems relating to advertising based URL requests. Have you ever noted how much we all wait on advertising URL requests on the Internet and the responses of their servers. This is especially a problem when the remote advertising servers thus requests data from even other servers somewhere else! Try removing all ads for a while and see what happens!!!!!!!!!!
iSpy is back on.
Regards, Barry