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Retired city employees this year will cost Palo Alto a projected $23.37 million — a tenfold increase from the $2.4 million liability of 2003.
Council members voted to explore, in conversations with staff, the possibility of attacking the problem through creation of a hybrid system that would allow at least some city employees to join the federal Social Security system and combine that with a lower city pension. The vote was 6-3, with council members Liz Kniss, Gail Price and Nancy Shepherd opposing, saying the move was premature before legislative changes are sought.
As part of the California Public Employees Retirement System, Palo Alto is bound by rules of that agency, and any meaningful change will require legislation, said Kathy Shen, the city's human resources director.
The council voted unanimously to pursue legislation to close loopholes in the 2012 pension reforms and also give cities more power over their retiree pay programs.
"The situation is not going to get any better until we take (legislative) action," Shen told the council.
As a newcomer to city government 18 months ago after 35 years in the private sector, Shen said her initial impulse was to have the city withdraw from CalPERS. But she was told an exit would cost the city $600 million to $1 billion and still leave the city with the task of finding another plan of its own.
Between current and past employees, the city is covering 2,940 people, Shen said.
"That's a lot of people, and we're going to be covering them for a long time."
Even with the state reforms — as well as a second-tier pension for new hires adopted by Palo Alto in 2008 — all but the newest employees remain under the old, more generous pension formulas, and it will take 30 years for them to work through the system, she said.
Under formulas in place until recently, a city worker who retires after 30 years with a salary of $70,000 would get about 80 percent of that — or $56,700 — in pension, plus health care coverage.
"Pension costs really limit our choices," Shen told the council.
"There's pressure on the size of our workforce, benefits and salaries. We have to prioritize our services because we can't do everything at once with those costs rising."
The concept of retirement has changed in the 100 years since California's public pension system was established, she said.
Back then, people retired at 65, typically had paid off their home and had no expectation of earning their working salary in retirement, or even 60 percent of it, Shen said.
"That's now turned upside down.
"Now we have people retiring at 55 or even 50 and at the same time the average life span is higher, so you could conceivably be retired for as long as you were working. That was never the paradigm when pensions were put in place," she said.


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To start with, I have a wonderful life. However, I feel like there is an unseen barrier about how much I can reach in terms of finance.
Whenever I get a chance to break-up and climb up the financial ladder, I face some kind of pull back, resulting in the same level of life style.
I though may be it is because of kamma. May be I have a upper limit. I can't go over that, no matter how much I tried as I do not have enough good kamma.
What do you think?
Is it possible to gain good kamma through this lifetime and achive my goal. So change my life style?
I found on Velaama Sutta that Metta Meditation as the second highest way to achieve good fruit.
If I practice Metta Meditation, will I be able to break my barrier?
I highly appreciate all your input,

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Entire panes are missing from Charleston's glass house, Top-O-Rock. Graffiti — "weed," "meth" and a cartoon bong — mars the home's walls, floors and windows. The six-story architectural jewel above the Kanawha River is in visible disrepair.
Building Commissioner Tony Harmon received reports Monday that Top-O-Rock was vandalized. Dr. Mitchell Rashid and Kamilla L. Rashid purchased the house in 2011 for $400,000. Dr. Mitchell Rashid told the Charleston Daily Mail that year there were "a lot of options for it," including an event center, office space or a home.
"I think it would be a gem of a property, to restore it back to where it was in the '60s," he told the Daily Mail.
Three years later, Harmon is trying to contact Rashid to secure the 10,000-square-foot structure — replacing its expansive windows with plywood; cleaning up the glass that glitters the hillside of ivy, irises and rhododendron; and, submitting a plan of action to the commission.
"We'd hate to see that place get to the point where no one would do anything with it," Harmon said.
Dr. Mitchell Rashid could not be reached for comment Thursday at his office or home.
The celebrated home and studio on Goddard Road was built by architect Henry Elden in 1968. Its sheer facade hugs the South Side landscape and overlooks the city, forming the unlikely partnership between the organic and hard edges of such modern architecture.
Elizabeth Damewood Gaucher — a Charleston native and former Gazette employee who now lives in Vermont — described the iconic structure as "intellectual." Gaucher's grandparents were friends of Elden and fans of his work, she said.
Gaucher was photographed in the home and on its grounds in her early 20s, she said. Now 46, Gaucher looked back on the portrait session with fond memories of something she said was spiritual about the place.
"Even though it was a beautiful place, you could feel an intellectual presence there," Gaucher said. "It was clear that someone with an unusual mind had a vision for his home in that very spot."
Charleston real-estate agent Jon Cavendish facilitated the 2011 sale, but he said his history with the home goes back to its birth.
"I really love that structure," Cavendish said. "In 1968, I helped build it by carrying bags of mortar. I was a grunt."
While Cavendish said he is a friend of Dr. Mitchell Rashid, he said he doesn't have "any ongoing relationship about the house with him." Cavendish heard about the vandalism from his daughter-in-law, who visited the grounds last weekend, he said.
Cavendish has no knowledge of Dr. Mitchell Rashid's plans for the structure, but described it as "substantial."
"It would take a hurricane-force wind times six to tear it down," Cavendish said. "The architectural beauty of it should be preserved, and it can be with a reintroduction of different type of glass panels into the building."
Cavendish said he has experience in rehabilitating historic structures.
The building could likely end up on the city's vacant structure register if it continues to be empty much longer, Harmon said.
City Council passed in March a law that charges annual fees to owners of vacant structures. Those fees increase each year the building remains on the list. Top-O-Rock would be registered if it is still empty and "unless they're working on it or whatever to get it refurbished" by September, six months after the ordinance passed, Harmon said.
Cavendish said he was saddened by the vandalism but believes it could "signify the beginning of a new creation" at Top-O-Rock.
"Standing up there, it takes your breath away."
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Toronto announces 'Connect with the Jays' nights
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Blue Jays have announced plans to host two "Connect with the Jays" nights at Rogers Centre this season in their latest attempt to embrace social media and reach out to the fanbase.
The promotion will include T-shirt giveaways on June 24 and Aug. 5, with the actual design being determined by fans through a social media vote. Three designs have been chosen, and fans are able to vote through Twitter, Facebook and on bluejays.com.
To vote on Twitter, fans can tweet or retweet the hashtags assigned to each shirt, while Facebook votes can be cast by comments on a post regarding the giveaway. Fans can also vote directly on bluejays.com/tshirtvote, and voting will remain open until April 28.
#MapleJays is leading in the #ConnectJays t-shirt vote! Which one do you like? http://t.co/H88aBVWtt7 pic.twitter.com/YtTOQib0aq
- Blue Jays-Official (@BlueJays) April 16, 2014
Three designs have been selected and are available for viewing at bluejays.com/tshirtvote. On Twitter, fans can use the hashtag #tshirtvote along with the hashtag of the T-shirt they prefer
The Blue Jays are also asking fans to send any recommendations for what type of content and activities they would like to see on the Connect with the Jays nights. Fans can make suggestions by sending a tweet to @BlueJays and including the hashtag #ConnectJays.
Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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By Tim Kawakami
Earlier this week, Jim Harbaugh sounded like he was talking about himself, just for a rare little bit, when he spoke about Aldon Smith's recovery and return this season.
The 49ers coach's answer seemed more personal -- and pointed -- than we usually ever get from Harbaugh, and yes, there's a good reason.
When Harbaugh spoke about Smith's journey from a DUI arrest last September, treatment and return to action, Harbaugh was alluding to his own 2005 DUI arrest and the lessons he learned from it.
How do I know this? Because I asked him on Thursday, and Harbaugh quickly and agreeably confirmed that this was true.
"I included myself there, yeah," Harbaugh said after his news conference. "I mean, all of us who tend to point the finger at somebody else and say, 'Look where they took a misstep' . . .
"We think of ourselves as very smart, but how did we get to that point? Because we learned from our mistakes. We all get smart by learning from our mistakes."
Harbaugh didn't want to elaborate much about his own DUI, which occurred when he was coaching at the University of San Diego and was plead to a misdemeanor.
"That's pretty well documented," Harbaugh said.
But as the 49ers get set for their titanic NFC Championship game meeting with arch-rival Seattle, Harbaugh didn't deny that he understands Smith's experience in a very real way.
And look at where Harbaugh is now: The only coach in NFL history to take his team to a conference championship game in his first three seasons, possibly with a chance to win a Super Bowl in a few weeks.
Plus, Harbaugh and the 49ers front office were criticized harshly (by me and others) for allowing Smith to play in a game only two days after his arrest -- and before he went into rehab.
Smith returned to the team after missing five games, has worked himself back into shape, and has played some of the best football of his career in the 49ers' two playoff victories.
"I'd say I had some adversity," Smith said Thursday. "I battled through it at the beginning of the year.
"It means a lot just to be back here, a game away from the Super Bowl, that's all I'm really focused on right now."
Days after the arrest, owner Jed York stood beside Smith prominently and literally in the aftermath of his arrest and Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke made sure he was always supported.
Does Smith feel like he owes the 49ers a great playoff performance?
"We're a family around here," Smith said. "We've got each other's backs when things go certain ways. It's good just being back around here being around the guys who look at you like a brother."
According to multiple team sources, Smith has been a model citizen and teammate since he return from rehab.
Of course, nobody is guaranteeing anything, and nobody can guarantee anything about a player's behavior from day to day.
But for the last few months, Smith has hit every mark -- and it does help that he has been playing fantastically.
"He's been really good as a teammate," Harbaugh said. "And on the field he's been outstanding.
"Teams that want to block Aldon Smith one-on-one are whistling Dixie. That's the way he's playing right now."
Smith is also healthier than he was in the previous postseason, when he was battling a shoulder injury and did not have a sack in the final three regular-season games of the season and all three postseason games.
That Smith was still voted by the coaches as the team MVP last season is just one measure of his importance to this franchise.
This postseason Smith recorded 1 1/2 sacks against Green Bay two weeks ago and drew double-teams all game against Carolina.
"I'm healthy; I'm feeling good," Smith said. "Like I said, I'm just taking it day by day and getting ready for the game."
It all comes down to Smith's journey -- the terrible mistake he made back in September and the recovery from that behavior.
The 49ers were all-in behind him the entire time, and much of that had to come from Harbaugh, who had been through the same thing.
What kind of confidence did Harbaugh have that Smith would come right back from this?
"I was hoping for the best," Harbaugh said. "And it's a process. It's ongoing. Like with all of us."
That's more Harbaugh personalization, and again, it's not often he goes to that place in public.
"I think my experience has definitely made me a better counselor," Harbaugh said of his 2005 arrest. "And this isn't the first situation.
"What did I learn from it? I definitely got smarter because of it. And I think it's made me a better counselor."
Have you talked with Aldon about it? About getting smarter from this kind of mistake?
"Yes, we've had conversations," Harbaugh said. "I don't want to embellish those or share those or make it look like (anything more than it is) . . .
"Aldon is the one who carried the greatest share of the water here. His parents, his mother and father -- just A-plus-plus. There's been teammates and coaches and staff here at the 49ers here, etc.
"But it's not about that. Aldon's the one that's really needed to and carried the water on this one."
The 49ers had Smith's back and that's partly or mainly because his coach had his back, and because his coach is the first to admit that mistakes -- even the big ones -- are the way everybody gets smarter.


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Lawrence and Patricia Derus of Corcoran are pleased to announce the wedding engagement of their daughter, Anne Derus, to Benjamin Carlson, son of James and Nancy Carlson of Maple Grove.
Anne is a 2007 graduate of Buffalo High School and graduated from St. Catherine University in 2012 with a degree in Sign Language Interpreting. She is currently employed as an Educational K-12 Interpreter for the Northeast Metro Intermediate School District.
Ben is a 2006 graduate of Maple Grove High School and graduated from McNally Smith College of Music in 2010 with a degree in Performance Percussion. He is currently employed at J.P. Furniture and plays the drums on the weekends at Lord of Life and Nativity Lutheran Church.
A September 2013 wedding is planned in Corcoran. The couple will reside in Champlin.


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I want to enable logging in through Facebook and enabled the plugin, created the fb app, added the app id and secret id and saved the information. When I go to Authentication under the Users tab, I can see Facebook in the dropdown. I click that and the configure fb menu comes below with the app id and secret id filled in. I click the save again and then try to click the Activate button besides the dropdown (Configure the Authenticator), but nothing happens. I believe I should get some options like mentioned in this blog entry vanillaforums.com/blog/help/setting-up-facebook-login-and-new-account-registration-for-your-forum/
I can see the fb icon on the forum page. I click on that, allow the app to access my fb account and then I get this error 'Facebook Connect - UniqueID is required'. I search the forums and find that most of the threads mention this one - vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/135304 I follow that, open my class.facebook.plugin.php file and configure as mentioned. Unfortunately nothing happens. It still shows the same error. I've uploaded a phpinfo.php file and checked that OpenSSL feature is enabled for cURL.
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cURL Information libcurl/7.13.2 OpenSSL/0.9.7e zlib/1.2.2 libidn/0.5.13
I have spent hours on this and will really appreciate if @Tim or @Alibaba31337 or @UnderDog can help me. Thank you in advance.
The solution posted here helped my problem:
I found that when I copied the solution, I had missed to prefix "$" behind "this" variable. My mistake..
Anyone please?
I'm stuck with the same problem too.. unable to login with FB userid/password.. it throws an error Unique Id is required.. please help. thanks.
I know when you set up the facebook app p facebook you have to scroll down and make sure you put in the website you're using the app on. Its near the bottom of the app page, you have to have a green checkmark next to website
Ok, go to facebook where the app is at, and then edit the app you're using.. theres 2 spots you have to put in your domain name. one at the top for "App Domain", and then near the bottom
"Select how your app integrates with Facebook"
click "Website"
and make sure you fill in "Site URL:"
Have put in the website field, let me confirm if it is in the App Domain field as well.
The solution posted here helped my problem:
I found that when I copied the solution, I had missed to prefix "$" behind "this" variable. My mistake..
Yohn, tried that. Added the domain in the 'App Domain' as what was added in the 'Website'. Same error!
@hkrohit I've added the code correctly. You mean the '$' before 'this', right? Did making this change work for you? No more Unique Id errors??
Did the changes work for you? I tried renaming the file, class.facebook.plugin.php to something else thinking that it will throw up an error, it didn't and it actually worked! I've asked a few users to now login through FB and it is working, but am not sure that this is the correct way to do it - will this not create a problem in the future?
@Tim Does the fb thing work without class.facebook.plugin.php?
Update: I deleted all the files, uploaded it again and made it work by again following instructions at http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/135304. And it worked! Thank you all for your support.


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Two Flint men are charged with assault with intent to murder after a shooting that authorities believe was part of a drug deal gone bad in Auburn Hills.
Deandre Dunn, 31, and Aaron Humphrey, 26,� are also charged with armed robbery and possession of a firearm in commission of a felony in connection with the incident, which occurred near Baldwin Road and Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.
Dunn and Humphrey are accused of participating in the shooting of a 20-year-old New Haven man who suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Auburn Hills police responded to the mall around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital.
An investigation "determined that this was a drug deal and both the victim and suspects knew each other," states a press release from the Auburn Hills Police Department.
Authorities arrested Dunn and Humphrey on Wednesday in Flint.
Magistrate Melinda Balian of the 52-3 District Court set Dunn's bond at $750,000 cash, no 10 percent allowed. Humphrey's bond was set at $250,000 cash, 10 percent allowed.
Police are seeking additional information on the shooting and ask anyone with any knowledge about the incident to call them at 248-370-9444.
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This is my 3rd video for critique. The basket is distanced at 405 I believe and I throw it parallel about 50 ft to te right.
It's good distance no doubt, however when I don't have wide open spaces I CANNOT maintain accuracy. I cannot hit lines when I want to. On this exact shot at least 50% of the time the disc( southern nationals 2010 star katana 175) turns over too much and lands 125 ft to the right.
After watching it myself the first thing I noticed is my off arm. No idea why I do that. How is it hindering me?
I would appreciate it if you could tell me what I'm doing right as well as what I'm doing wrong so I make sure not to break what has taken so long to fix. Because 400+ tells me something's right. But my painful inconsistency tells me I'm doing somethin real wrong


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Topic: Two years since diagnosis
Hello all,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything on the site I wanted to share my good news. I completed my coarse of Xeloda in march and have had 2 clear scans since then. I am now in the monitoring only phase. It feels so good that for the first time in 2 years I can say that. I want to thank all of those who have helped me get to this point.
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* [http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Forced_browsing OWASP Article on Forced Browsing]
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For additional access control requirements, see the [http://www.owasp.org/index.php/ASVS#tab=Download ASVS requirements area for Access Control (V4)]
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|Anyone with network access can send your application a request. Could anonymous users access a private page or regular users a privileged page?
|Attacker, who is an authorized system user, simply changes the URL to a privileged page. Is access granted? Anonymous users could access private pages that aren't protected.
| Applications are not always protecting page requests properly. Sometimes, URL protection is managed via configuration, and the system is misconfigured. Sometimes, developers must include the proper code checks, and they forget.
Detecting such flaws is easy. The hardest part is identifying which pages (URLs) exist to attack.
|Such flaws allow attackers to access unauthorized functionality. Administrative functions are key targets for this type of attack.
| Consider the business value of the exposed functions and the data they process.
Also consider the impact to your reputation if this vulnerability became public.
Am I Vulnerable to Failure to Restrict URL Access?
The best way to find out if an application has failed to properly restrict URL access is to verify every page. Consider for each page, is the page supposed to be public or private. If a private page:
- s authentication required to access that page?
- Is it supposed to be accessible to ANY authenticated user? If not, is an authorization check made to ensure the user has permission to access that page?
External security mechanisms frequently provide authentication and authorization checks for page access. Verify they are properly configured for every page. If code level protection is used, verify that code level protection is in place for every required page. Penetration testing can also verify whether proper protection is in place.
How Do I Prevent Failure to Restrict URL Access?
Preventing unauthorized URL access requires selecting an approach for requiring proper authentication and proper authorization for each page. Frequently, such protection is provided by one or more components external to the application code. Regardless of the mechanism(s), all of the following are recommended:
- The authentication and authorization policies be role based, to minimize the effort required to maintain these policies.
- The policies should be highly configurable, in order to minimize any hard coded aspects of the policy.
- The enforcement mechanism(s) should deny all access by default, requiring explicit grants to specific users and roles for access to every page.
- If the page is involved in a workflow, check to make sure the conditions are in the proper state to allow access.
Example Attack Scenarios
The attacker simply force browses to target URLs. Consider the following URLs which are both supposed to require authentication. Admin rights are also required for access to the "admin_getappInfo" page.
http://example.com/app/getappInfo http://example.com/app/admin_getappInfo
If the attacker is not authenticated, and access to either page is granted, then unauthorized access was allowed. If an authenticated, non-admin, user is allowed to access the "admin_getappInfo" page, this is a flaw, and may lead the attacker to more improperly protected admin pages.
Such flaws are frequently introduced when links and buttons are simply not displayed to unauthorized users, but the application fails to protect the pages they target.
- OWASP Top 10-2007 on Failure to Restrict URL Access
- ESAPI Access Control API
- OWASP Development Guide: Chapter on Authorization
- OWASP Testing Guide: Testing for Path Traversal
- OWASP Article on Forced Browsing
For additional access control requirements, see the ASVS requirements area for Access Control (V4)
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WWE needs to get rid of commericals during matches
by, 08-30-2011 at 12:34 AM (5462 Views)
I talk about commercials during matches and the solution to them.
One thing that I still can't stand is those fucking commercial breaks during matches, it happens during almost all matches and I hate it. I'd rather have a 3 minute segment with hornswoggle than a commercial break between a match. I understand that breaks are needed but not when you are really interested in a match, it just kills the momentum for me and I loose interest when the break goes on.
And the commerical break is so predictable, I guarantee you this is how it happens 99% of the time:
- Two guys wrestling
- One or both the guys go outside the ring
- Commercial break takes place either now or after they enter the ring and are laying there.
I especially hate this during a over the top rope battle royal as we miss out some eliminations. The only way around these commercials are pay per views where its commercial free. These commercials during matches are mosquitoes, they just won't go away.
It all started shortly after the attitude era in 2002. There used to be a small commericals during the main event match and that was all, but since the years went by the commercials starting happening frequently during all matches and most segments.
The solution to this is easy, remove all commercials during matches. Instead have longer commercials after the matches are over and after a promo. Have a commercial every 15-20 minutes, and if its a long match then just wait till its over.
Would you rather have a long commercial or have those annoying commercials during a match and during an entrance/important segment? I would pick the first option so I can watch my entertaining segment/match without any interruptions.
The worse thing is that sometimes these commercials happen right after a commercial just took place, for instance. A commercial takes place, there is a 30 second segment backstage of John Cena walking towards the ring, another commercial just takes place, then John Cena makes his entrance, another commercial takes place, then Cena does his promo and calls his opponent in the ring, another commercial takes place and then finally the segment happens. This has happened many times and I've heard many people complain about it.


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Tiny aPodments causing big controversy in Seattle
SEATTLE -- If the walls on the home at 1715 NW 58th Street could talk, they might tell tales of a different Seattle: one where William Howard Taft was president; where milk cost .32 cents a gallon; and one where houses didn't have electric light.
The home was born in that bygone era - in 1909 - but on Monday, met its demise. A bulldozer clawed at its wooden doors and tore away its graffitied faade, splintering the walls - and public opinion.
"I believe in urban density but this is too much for our small neighborhood," said Linda Melvin, who lives across the street from the lot. "I draw the line."
A developer plans to replace the single-family home with a four-story apartment building, holding 43 micro-units - often referred to as "aPodments," according to plans filed with the city. The units are smaller (starting around 140 square feet) and less expensive (in the $500 - $1000 range) than a traditional apartment because they share amenities, such as a kitchen.
The 43 living units on NW 58th Street will share six kitchens on a 5,000 square-foot lot, but will not include parking, according to documents.
"Even though it's legal, I think the codes are woefully out of date and incomplete," said Bruce Meyers, a retired urban planner who lives across the street. "There's a complete lack of standards for these developments."
Micro-housing developments typically don't trigger a design review in Seattle. City code says that buildings that have nine or more "dwelling units" must undergo a design review, but a 'dwelling unit' is defined by a shared kitchen or food preparation area, not by the number of bedrooms or micro-units.
The city council was looking at a potential moratorium on micro-housing earlier this year, in response to neighborhood concerns, but instead is looking at changing permitting and regulations, said Bryan Stevens, spokesman for the Department of Planning and Development. Changes would likely include more consistency on reviewing projects, requiring more bike parking, and minimum kitchen size.
Car parking, added Stevens, is based on zoning, and is not required in urban centers under city code.
"What we have found is that, from studies, very few of the people who live in these buildings actually do own cars," said Councilmember Richard Conlin, chairman of the city's Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability Committee. "It's always going to be an issue. People are concerned about parking. There's lots of ways we can work on that. We just want these buildings to be consistent with what the zoning requires."
Conlin said he expects the proposed changes to micro-housing permitting to come up for public review in October.
"What I want to see is a place for micro-units in the code, a place that makes it clear as to what the regulations are, and applies design review," he added.
Developer Bob Dedon, who owns the Ballard lot currently under construction, said he spent Monday morning knocking on doors in the neighborhood to address some concerns.
"The city has done a heck of a job addressing density issues," Dedon said. "There's a whole zoning code about that. It's been on the books for years."
When asked what he would tell residents concerned about density and lack of parking, Dedon said, "I'm sorry you feel that way."
The city, meantime, currently has more than 50 micro-housing buildings planned, built, or in progress, according to city records. Meyers vowed to continue to fight the one on his block.
"It's six apartments by city code, but it's six apartments that have anywhere from five to seven tiny bedrooms that have very tiny bathrooms. They just meet the minimum requirements under the city code," he said. "The amount of density and the type of unit is incompatible with this particular block."


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Long Duration of Midazolam
My father recently had a AAA surgery on May 13, he survived the odds but was hospitalized in the ICU Unit for 2 1/2 months. One of the medication that was given was Midazolam 10 mg. When trying to wake him up after heavy sedation, he would become agitated, so they would sedate him again for fear he would injure himself.
Almost 2 months later the doctors came to the conlusion the Midazolam after long duration through IV could cause amnesia, confusion so they started weening him off this medicaition but substitued Holdol in place if needed. Along with this medication he is on the Clonidine Patch for lower back pain from previous injury. I was also told the with my father getting a Peg Tube possibly they would start Anitriptlyline-15 MG, Concidez, or Neuroton/Gabapentin 100 Mg.
What is happening right now is my father is very confused, believes that he has seen people, believes that he has more grandchildren than actual. He is still hospitalized and this is where all his confusion is occuring. Our main concern is could it be the Midazolam that is possibly still in his system? Last dose was July 11, of 1 Mg. but as I mentioned he was on Midazolam from May-July 5th with 10 mg, then weaned from 7 mg., down to 5mg, then 2 mg. then 1mg. This aong with the other medication that is currently being used for his lower back pain. We are very concerned as to why my father is so unsure of his whereabouts, and his previous life, even though he is fully alert.
Midazolam is a drug of the benzodiazepine class. Valium is another example. These drugs are very commonly used for sedation in critically ill patients. Your father has obviously been through a very difficult time, been extremely ill, and presumably received a wide variety of different medicines and treatments. Although it is tempting to focus on one particular "culprit" for the current problem with his mental state, his condition may be due to a variety of factors, of which midazolam could be one.
Midazolam, although a pretty safe and very useful drug, can cause amnesia and confusion, especially in the elderly, and especially if used over a prolonged time. It seems appropriate that the midazolam was reduced and then stopped. It is also likely that after three weeks there is not going to be any significant amount of midazolam left in your father's body. Other possible factors that may explain your father's problems include:
- Other drugs used for sedation or pain management
- Pre-existing brain problems such as dementia
- Vascular disease
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Brain injury from low blood pressure or low oxygen
- Nutritional problems
- Liver or kidney function problems, etc.
Unfortunately, the recovery from major illness in the elderly may take a very long time and require a lot of effort from caregivers, family and of course the patient. I hope your father soon regains his memory and his sense of who and where he is.
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Dyson, Giavotella make long-distance connections
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Small in stature but big in the box score -- that was Jarrod Dyson and Johnny Giavotella on Saturday for the Royals.
Both hit home runs off Cubs Opening Day starter Jeff Samardzija. Dyson led off the first with his to right field, and Giavotella banged his two-run shot to left in the third.
"I was just telling him, what are the odds of me and him hitting a home run in the same game and nobody else? It's rare, but we're going to take it," Giavotella said.
In addition, Giavotella had a single and a sacrifice fly, and Dyson drew two walks, stole a base and scored a second run.
Giavotella's sac fly came close to clearing the fence, too.
"I didn't think I got the second one," he said. "It was a slider that got in on me a little bit and it didn't really come over the plate like I thought it would. It kind of jammed me, but I was able to get it up in the air for a sac fly. I was hoping it'd catch some wind a little bit, but it just wasn't meant to be."
Manager Ned Yost was more excited about Dyson's two walks than his homer.
"That's bigger to me than the home run," Yost said. "That's exactly what we want him to do. We want him to look at pitches, take pitches, work at-bats and do anything he possibly can to get on base. And he's really doing a nice job of that this spring."
Dyson was happy about the walks, too.
"I'm not a home-run hitter and I just put a good swing on a pitch and it got out. But I don't look to hit the long ball, just try to work my way on base and I think I've been walking more than anything this spring, and I'm really happy with that," Dyson said. "I'm not going outside the zone swinging at pitches, and I'm able to draw walks. Even if I get behind in the count, no panic."
Dyson leads the Royals with nine walks and is hitting .364 (8-for-22).
Dick Kaegel is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Coyote wrote:binocular wrote:Christian theologies face problems as it turns out that they operating out of inferior definitions of God, presenting God as a mere demigod.
In practice I would agree with you that they are the same. Could you explain what you meant by the last sentence?
If God is the Supreme Person, the Creator, Controller and Maintainer of the Universe, the source of all other living beings, always happy and knowledgeable, and if "not a blade of grass moves without God's will (=permission)" (here I'm going with some Hindu understanding of God), then it is not logically possible that parts of God could be destroyed or suffer forever or do anything against His will to begin with. Unless, of course, God is chaotic, neurotic, or crazy, or we're not talking about God to begin with, but just some being who happens to be powerful, but not all-powerful.


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What is this medicine?MORPHINE (MOR feen) is a pain reliever. It is used as a one time only dose to treat the pain of a major surgery or cesarean section.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for injection as an epidural. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. This medicine is not approved for use in children.
Patients over 65 years old may have a stronger reaction and need a smaller dose.
What if I miss a dose?This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your pain does not go away, if it gets worse, or if you have new or a different type of pain.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
There are different types of narcotic medicines (opiates) for pain. If you take more than one type at the same time, you may have more side effects. Give your health care provider a list of all medicines you use. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take. Do not take more medicine than directed. Call emergency for help if you have problems breathing.
This medicine will cause constipation. Try to have a bowel movement at least every 2 to 3 days. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your doctor or health care professional.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
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text: I like Ryder, but even he knows his gimmick doesn't seem to be working that well anymore. He doesn't need to completely change it, but I would like to see him a little more aggressive. Did you see the video a couple of weeks ago where he was dreaming of a heel turn? He was awesome in that video. Plus, anytime I've ever seen an episode of Jersey Shore, the guys seem like d-bags. There's no reason Ryder can't be an aggressive, d-bag, Jersey Shore type character.


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We believe that the end result of all of this effort is a very significant step forward in rating charities. I must admit that I assumed (as did many experts we spoke with) that adding Accountability and Transparency would not be that big a deal. After all, most of the metrics we are adding should be basic best practices that most charities embrace. In fact, we were originally debating if this new dimension to our rating system should be weighted much less than the financial metrics. However, I was so wrong! Over 40% of the charities that scored four stars in our traditional one dimensional rating system of Financial Health (CN 1.0 we now call it) are seeing a drop in their rating because they do not have some of these practices in place! Furthermore, half the charities in our database are seeing a change in their rating!
On the one hand, this is a sobering reflection of the state of the nonprofit sector. There are still many, many nonprofits that have barely started down the road to meeting best practices on governance, ethics and openness to the public. At the same time, there is some good news here. More charities saw an increase in their overall rating (30%) than those that saw a decline (19%). In addition, over 330 formerly lower rated charities are now getting four stars. Furthermore, the total number of charities with a good (3 star) or better rating increased from 61% to 69%. So there is evidence that many organizations are embracing best practices and moving toward greater transparency with their stakeholders.
We have also seen an amazing phenomena begin to happen that speaks to the leverage and impact of our rating system. During the past year we have been previewing the findings that inform the CN 2.0 rating for each charity and many of them have been responding. Especially over the past couple of months now (in anticipation of the change in their ratings), we have heard from at least a couple of charities a day informing us of improvements they have made to their practices to comply with our Accountability and Transparency performance metrics. Whole new pages are going up on charity web sites to help donors learn more about their operations (here is an example)! We are both humbled and energized by the transformation we are helping to create. More accountable and transparent operations will lead inevitably to better Board oversight and internal operations. As a result, we anticipate less ethical lapses being missed before it is too late or avoided entirely thanks to proactive policies and procedures. For our part, we will be better able to discern the good, bad and ugly among the charities we evaluate and help our users more than ever.
I can predict with some confidence what will ensue for us as a result of CN 2.0's launch. Our competitors, critics and charities who have lost their four star rating, will use this as an opportunity to poke holes in our new rating system. That is the nature of our work of course. As an outspoken watchdog that makes judgments on the performance of charities, such criticism is inevitable. Sometimes it may appear that, "no good deed goes unpunished". However, we know the "punishment" is well worth it. We also know to take the criticism we receive seriously and listen for valid kernels of truth from thoughtful critics, while not being bullied or swayed by those who tend to complain and make excuses in order to avoid striving to do better. For our part, we will do our best to listen closely to the feedback we get and continuously improve what we do. We also will always keep in mind who we are here to serve and whose opinion is of most importance - our web site users, who donate/invest billions of dollars each year in charity.
It is with great happiness and excitement that we share this new rating system with you. We know it will provide you with more knowledge to do more good. And now, back to work to get to CN 3.0!


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VACAVILLE — Three children were hospitalized Sunday afternoon following an alleged hit-and-run crash in northern Vacaville that landed a San Jose man with multiple warrants out for his arrest behind bars, officials reported.
Wesley Murray, 31, was taken into custody by Yolo County sheriff's deputies around 6 p.m., after checking into a Dunnigan motel, according to a press release from Vacaville police Sgt. Rick Elm.
About three hours earlier, Murray is suspected of hitting three children, ages 9, 7 and 6, who were playing in Monticello Court, according to Elm.
Paramedics with the Vacaville Fire Department were called to the scene and rendered medical aid to the children, two of whom were taken by ambulance to an area trauma center. The third was flown to University of California, Davis, Medical Center in Sacramento for treatment.
As of Monday, all three were listed in stable condition, Elm reported.
Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a white Chevy pickup with Arizona license plates and said it sped from the scene.
Responding police officers conducted an extensive area check for the suspect, later identified as Murray, but were unable to locate him or the vehicle.
They were later informed when Murray checked into the motel.
He was arrested on the unrelated outstanding warrants and booked into Yolo County Jail, Elm said. Later, Murray reportedly acknowledged being the driver of the pickup that struck the children, police said.
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This is a fun little version of frolf modeled after GSN's High Stakes Golf series. It's a relatively simple concept that may require some additional explanation if you don't know how to play Hold'em. But basically, every hole is a new hand, and every throw is a round of betting within the hand. I know a lot of you enjoy playing 50 cents a hole or something to that affect, but playing the game by these rules adds a whole new level of strategy and psychological warfare. You might raise the bet on a hole that plays into your strengths, or fold when your opponent knows the opposite is true.
Definitely a fun game to try if you're the gamblin' type. But be sure to record the money transferred after each hole!


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Charlotte Hounds Welcome Hickory Tavern to the Team
Charlotte, N.C. (March 6, 2013) - Charlotte Lacrosse LLC announced today that Hickory Tavern has signed on as an Official Partner of the Charlotte Hounds.
Elements of the partnership include branding, hospitality, in-game promotions, select team events at area locations and establishing the Metropolitan location as the home of the Royal Legion of the Hound, the team's major supporter club.
"Hickory Tavern is the perfect gathering spot for our fans with numerous locations and something for everyone. We're very excited to have them come on board," said Wade Leaphart, Hounds Chief Operating Officer.
"We're truly excited about working with the Hounds," commented Thom Perez, Marketing Representative for Hickory Tavern. "The Hounds are all about Charlotte and so is Hickory Tavern. It's a perfect match! We look forward to a long relationship with the team. Here's to a successful season."
About Charlotte Hounds
In January 2011, Major League Lacrosse announced a league expansion for the 2012 season that included Columbus, OH and Charlotte, NC. The team began play in April 2012 at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. In their first season, the Hounds averaged 5,700 in attendance and finished with a 5-9 record as an expansion team. The 2013 season begins April 27 and features seven (7) regular season home games, as well as the 2013 MLL All-Star Game.
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Police are investigating an allegation that a gun was aimed at a woman in Maldon
A woman told police that someone pointed a gun at her from a car window as the vehicle passed through Market Hill at 12.30pm on Sunday.
The weapon appeared to be a handgun, according to the victim.
Police immediately searched the area for the green estate car and are currently appealing for any information.
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Marcia shares an exciting week in Social Media…
What a week already, and it's just Tuesday! It is truly a remarkable thing when a nonprofit can get the word out and boy did we ever. Thanks to AOL and their wonderful new Cause Module, Daily Impact, we were the featured charity for 24 consecutive hours on the AOL homepage!
AOL has reserved a portion of their homepage allowing brands to highlight philanthropic causes they support. Brands buying a home page campaign have the opportunity to make use of the unit – called Daily Impact – but are not required to do so, to feature a charity of their choice. AOL will fill the unit with causes from the Ad Council or Network For Good if no advertiser causes are filling it. And they did, with us! All day Sunday, April 17, 2011.
The metrics are still being reviewed but AOL has reported to us that during the 24-hours that United Through Reading was featured on Sunday, they had 25,796,101 impressions on their site and 4,434 AOL users clicked through to our landing page. That's amazing. We can't say loudly enough, THANK YOU ~ AOL. We appreciate your support!


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mammia mia, Feb 22, 2009
|reviewer: daniel edward hodgetts from United kingdom birmingham
|hey if you go and see mammia you will love it i came from the united kingdom to watch it and loved every second of it. it wants u to get up of your chair and dance it is one of the best broadway shows i have seen as i have seen many but mammia tops it all. thanks to all the cast you made my trip to new york the best that it can have been
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Great!, Jun 09, 2008
|reviewer: Megan from Illinois
|I saw this when I was in New York last year...and LOVED it! I didn't want to go and ended up falling in love with Mamma Mia!!! The show came to St. Louis to the Fox and my parents bought me tickets to it! I just went on Saturday June 7th--- I'm addicted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!
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The Usher Made The Show!, Apr 10, 2009
|reviewer: Laura Waring from Belfast, Northern Ireland
|My daughter, sister, brother-in-law and I went to see Mammia Mia on 25th March 2009. I had already seen the show in Belfast, but the cast on Broadway made the touring cast look like amateurs! Even though we were sat in the back row I felt like I was on the stage. I sat beside a guy called Joe from Portland Oregon who'd never even seen the movie but by the end of the show he was up dancing with the rest of us! But what MADE the show was the usher who showed us to our seats (just as Jack from Dayton Ohio wrote) - he was sooooo entertaining! By the finale, all in thee surrounding seats were watching HIM instead of the cast. He knew all the lyrics and all the dance routines and was so very funny - he should have a show of his own! We had an AMAZING night, the highlight of our trip to New York! If you plan to take in a show when in New York, make it Mammia Mia, you won't regret it. We had already eaten before the show so unfortunately can't recommend a local restaurant. GO SEE THIS SHOW!
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The Best Musical Ever, Nov 25, 2007
|reviewer: Anonymous from new Jersey, USA
|This show was amazing. The costumes and music, made this musical one of the best around. I saw it twice for it was the greatest show on earth. This show is filled with excitement. You may need to think at this show so get your thinking caps on before you enter the fabulous and gorgious Winter Garden Theater. Enjoy this one in a lifetime musical! If you are under the age of 8 I would suggest them not to go. Restaraunts boy, there's Friday's, Applebees, and all the other good places. The seats I were in were perfect. I sat in row 2 both times I saw the show. It truly is amazing.
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Fantastic Usher, Sep 01, 2008
|reviewer: Jack from Dayton Ohio
|We saw Mamma Mia on July 26 at 8. Our seats were on the right aisle near the back of the theatre The show was awesome. Equally awesome was an usher on duty in our aisle. As the last grand finale took place, this usher performed all the moves and sang all the words right in the aisle adjacent to us. (Could he be an understudy?) Everyone should see this show!
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Great!!, Feb 18, 2008
|reviewer: Anonymous from Anytown, AT 55555
|I went into Mamma Mia! not expecting much, but it was so much fun. Carolee Carmello as Donna was excellent, as was the rest of the cast. The Winter Garden Theatre is absolutely beautiful as well. All in all, highly recommended if you are looking for a funny, high-energy musical.
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Mamma Mia, What a great a show a!, Sep 28, 2008
|reviewer: Alex Karpinski from USA
|This delisious musical is one of Broadway's top shows. It is super cool! The music is wonderful. The dancing spectacular and the cast amazing. The show has a great heart and soul. It is amazing how a show so big, can fit in a theatre that is so small. Seriously, the Winter Garden Theatre is the smallest theatre I've ever been it. It was simply amazing how great the show was. I am definatly gonna go see it again. Can't wait!
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, May 28, 2011
|reviewer: Charlie and Cindy from New Jersey
|Took family visiting from overseas and was quite disappointed. Music was so loud that it often drowned out the signers. But, that didn't matter much because with the exception of the woman playing the mother, the rest of the cast was weak. In fact, the whole show was more like a high school musical that a Broadway production. The man playing the architect father was actually off key at times and hardly anyone was in sync with the soundtrack. And, the staging was amateurish. The couple next to us left at intermission because it was so bad. It wasn't worth the hundreds of dollars we spent.
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Mama Mia Is correct, Apr 17, 2008
|reviewer: Mrs L Campbell from Scotland
|Mama Mia is correct, I wasn't sure what the story was about or if I was going to enjoy it but mama mia it was fabulous. I took my husband to New York for five nights on 5th April and we saw Mama Mia on our last night before heading back to Scotland. It was unbelievable, the cast were fantastic and made us feel so welcome. I believe they enjoyed doing it for us. I have seen many productions but I must say we had a fabulous night which we will never forgot. Thanks to all the cast and staff and the Winter Gardens for a great night.
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Mamma Mia is great, Jun 11, 2008
|reviewer: anonymous from New York, USA
|Carrie Manolakos just joined the Broadway company of Mamma Mia on June 4, as the new Sophie Sheridan, having previously been on the National tour of Mamma Mia. We saw her on tour and again on Broadway last week. Good luck to her. She was just great. Mamma Mia is wonderful. Go see if, if you haven't already. Many people have gone over and over.
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Much, Much, much more that I thought I would see..., Oct 31, 2008
|reviewer: Cecilia V. from Buenos Aires, Argentina
|It was my first time in the USA and I happen to land in New York...The best decision ever was to buy the tickets online two months earlier! Congrats to all the cast for the singing, the dancing, the acting, the costumes but most of all for their commitment and energy throughout the show. I couldn�t help jumping from the seat and start dancing with them. I went back to my 10s when I first listened to an Abba song. THANK U for the music, I was a Dancing Queen for at least three hours!!!! Love it ! Donna: your scene with your daughter before wedding day: touched me deeply! Congrats again and hope to go back one day!
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amazing musical!!, Nov 16, 2008
|reviewer: jaz from illinois
|Mamma Mia! Is the best musical that I've ever seen. I loved it. The women who played Rosie and Tanya were hilarious. The actress who played Donna had the most amazing voice that I've ever heard. I would go see it again in a heart beat!!!
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Awesome! Can't Wait to See It Again!, Jan 15, 2009
|reviewer: Andrew from Philadelphia
|I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first. I'm not a big Abba fan and I thought, hmm...a show based on Abba music. I wasn't really sure I would like it. I held off going until a friend of mine wore me down and I agreed to go. I am so glad I did! It was a terrific show. It was so much fun. The cast was incredible. Beautiful actors and actresses! They put on a fantastic performance. I am now planning my next trip to NYC to see the show again! Thank you cast of Mamma Mia for a truly enjoyable experience!
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Must See, Feb 28, 2009
|reviewer: Stacey from Philadelphia
|I have seen a lot of musicals (mostly in Philly) and this is by far one of my favorites. I saw it back in September of 08 and am going in April of 09 again. I got tickets for my girlfriends for Christmas. This is such an awesome show - it will make you laugh out loud for pretty much most of the show. The theatre is small but very nice - I saw Rent in NY years ago and THAT was a tiny theatre this is huge compared to that. If you are looking for a lighthearted fun show - this is it!!
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WOAH ! YUMM, Dec 26, 2007
|reviewer: FUYOKS ( tats a last name ) from Sants workshop
|woah i loved it it was amazing and good 2 eat ! yummm so yea hope u see it :]
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My 13th Birthday, Jun 15, 2008
|reviewer: Carrie from Chicago, IL USA but saw it in NYC, USA
|I was so excited, my first brodway in NYC for my 13th birthday. I LOVED IT!!! Sophie was AMAZING and so was everyone else! But realy keep an eye on Sophie ( you will see her when it first starts) She was amazing and her and everyone else's singing!! I would recomend it to any one who is allowed to hear curces, they say a few. I was sorda dissapointed with my seats, I was in M and on the right side and there are more seats then you can see the stage. but it was still amazing! I was just turning 13 when i saw M.M. but it was amazing no matted what age you are except if your allowed to hear curces. My Aunt lives near the theader so, I ate at her house sorry but i think i saw a little place you could eat, but there was a bar at the teader durning intermiton... I hope you enjoy!! I LOVED MAMMA MIA!!!! I LOVE YOU SOPHIE!!!
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If you know ABBA you will come out singing..., Aug 18, 2008
|reviewer: Rose G from New Jersey USA
|As an avid ABBA music fan, the idea of combining the music with the story was definitely creative and simply a wonderful theater experience. The play made you laugh out loud, made you want to sing along, dance in the aisles and maybe cry just a little. It was funny, fun and a play I would definitely go see over and over.
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Fantastic, Sep 25, 2008
|reviewer: Tony Petri from San Antonio, Texas
|We were in the city from San Antonio, Texas and I thought that the play would be somewhat mundane. What a surprise!! The music, singing, dancing, acting, etc. were all excellent. I felt the performers were really into the play. Well worth the ticket price.
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Mamma Mia ----- FANTASTIC !!, Oct 21, 2008
|reviewer: Dennis C. from Montana
|The highlight of our first trip to New York City on October 9, 2008 was our first Broadway play---Mamma Mia !!! We had seen the movie and were so surprised as to how much better the play was. The stage, the singing was fabulous, the set---it was 2 1/2 hours of pure joy !! The only set back was buying the CD and finding out later that it was recorded in London. Believe me, the singers in NYC are better !!
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Fantabulous Performance!!!, Nov 19, 2008
|reviewer: The Screamers in row 3 from upstate,NY
|My first Broadway musical... went with my daughters chorus class.OH MY!! What a great day. the performance was amazing, the music unforgettable!! All the kids and parents loved it. Can't wait to go again!
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FREAKING AWSOME, Feb 05, 2009
|reviewer: Dusty Behr from Lanesville. IN, USA
| 46 of 93 people found the following review helpful:
Just amazingly beeautifull!!!!!!!!!, May 11, 2009
|reviewer: sebastien from paris, france
|Hi i recommande to everyone this show, i really enjoyed it!!!!The only things is that we cannot buy the video of the show!!!That 's a pity!!!I watched it in New York City!!! ciao
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amazing, Dec 07, 2009
|reviewer: jl rn from maryland
|i saw this show on broadway on october 3 2009 it was the best show i have ever seen in my life i want to see it again and again and again.
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FANOMINAL!!!!!!, Jun 27, 2010
|reviewer: Jake Dziubek from southington, ct
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Great fun,great cast, Aug 11, 2010
|reviewer: Terry from Wappingers Falls,NY
|I saw Mamma Mia for the first time on June 28,the 8pm show.I say for the first time because I will definatly see this one again and again.It is the ultimate feel good fun Broadway show.Great music,I never knew I liked Abba!The cast is amazing,Donna played by Beth leavel gives the shown the WOW factor,what a voice on this lady.She also adds a geat sense of comedy to her role.Along with her Judy Mclane and Gina Ferrall make this show a must see again and again.
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Uber Awesome, Sep 29, 2010
|reviewer: Darlene from Philippines
|My mom introduce me to Abba songs and when I get the chance to go to NY for vacation, I didnt pass up the chance to see Mamma Mia. It would be a great to see how the songs that I used to listen to when I was small comes to life with the rendition of th superb actors and actresses and I wasn't disappointed. I definitely love the show. Heidi Godt portrayed the role well. I'm definitely a huge fan of the show. Love, love, love
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best money I ever spent, Jan 07, 2011
|reviewer: B Doane from Newburgh, Indiana
|When we were in nyc we had never heard of M_MIA. we picked it for the content and had the time of our lives. An experience my family will never forget. We have since seen it again in Evansville Indiana and plan to again when it is here in 2011. I don't remember the staff being rude. The whole experience was fabulous. I think we were there is 2004
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Loved it!!!, Jun 27, 2011
|reviewer: Anita from Germany
|I saw Mamma Mia on June, 22nd and i loved it. I could see it 200 times and i'd still love it. The actors were amazing and absolutely entertaining. If NYC wasn't so far away from my hometown, i would see the muscial again and again.
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GOOD!!!, May 02, 2009
|reviewer: Danielle from NY
|the mama mia show was reallllyyy great the singing was fabolous i went with a bunch of my friends and had a blasti sat in row g orchestrea that was great seating
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Amazing show - shame about the ushers, Jun 05, 2009
|reviewer: the baron from England
|The show was amazing, a really well performed show with a good cast, the live music was fantastic. The only down side is that the ushers are about the rudest people you are ever likely to meet, and will treat you like a child - not what you expect after paying a lot of money. Took the edge of the evening and I'm sure they would lose their jobs in other cities / countries.
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Great show.....ushers..not so much., Jul 21, 2009
|reviewer: bls1955 from Harrisonburg, VA
|Went to the show Sunday evening after much debate over which musical to see. Not being a big ABBA fan I was very pleasantly surprised at the great singing, dancing and acting. Everyone in our group enjoyed it very much. As mentioned elsewhere, several elderly lady ushers, who just looked plain angry, were very rude to a lot of patrons in our section. Who wants to spend $100 plus for tickets and be yelled at for no real reason. That distraction aside, the show is worth seeing.
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Fantastic Music, Jul 27, 2009
|reviewer: T. Bentz from King George, VA
|The show was terrific. Somehow, the computer gave us front row center seats, allowing us to see under the stage, also, and watch the band. Outstaning musicians- maybe better than the ABBA band, itself. The woman who was the musical director sat in a special booth in the front row, next to us. She played the keyboard and directed the entire show with facial expressions and hands movements, transmitted through an IR button camera to the muscians and cast via TV monitors hidden from view (except from us) all over. She gave an extraordinary performance that was as good as the leads on stage. Bravo to the unseen woman with the short blonde hair who ran the show! She was marvelous.
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Beautiful performance!, Aug 17, 2009
|reviewer: Anna from Krakow, Poland
|I went to see Mamma Mia in June during my trip to New York. It was really amazing! I can recommend the show for everyone: older and younger. The mixture of emotions and a great fun!
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amazing, Oct 04, 2009
|reviewer: broadway from Anytown, AT 55555
|the musical is amazing everyone will love it go see dont hesitate just go.
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Opening Night!, Oct 21, 2009
|reviewer: Katrina Williams from Liverpool, UK.
|WOW!! - I saw Mamma Mia on tuesday 23rd September - which when i got home to liverpool, uk, i found out was opening night for the cast. This made my experience even more thrilling! The show is amazing which i knew from the film - but what i saw on broadway truly blew me away. If i could go back to NYC just to see this show again with these actors - i'd be there in a flash! GO SEE IT NOW IF YOU HAVEN'T!! Thank you to all involved for creating such a masterpiece.
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Magic !, Dec 05, 2009
|reviewer: Gilles from Paris, France
|We went in NYC for a few days and enjoy at Mama Mia Musical on Broadway. What a moment ! We hope to have a chance to see this musical in France on day.
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JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!, Jun 04, 2010
|reviewer: Chris B. from Portland, Oregon
|I have seen this musical many, many times and it never gets old!!! If you want a great time, feel good musical then this is it!!! I wish Laurie Wells was back in the show as "Donna Sheridan" the Lead...SHE IS SO PHENOMENAL!!!!!!! Her rendition of "Winner Takes It All" is show stopping!!!!!!
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Mamma Mia! Rocks!!, Jun 14, 2010
|reviewer: Robin from NH
|I saw this show with family members at the 2pm show on Saturday, June 5th. It was FABULOUS! The actors and actresses, they were all great. The funniest was the young man who had the "hots" for one of Sophie's mom's best friends. What a riot! To the cast and crew, FANTASTIC JOB! Keep it up! I will never listen to Abba again without thinking of you!! =)
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Hilarious and entertaining, Jun 20, 2010
|reviewer: Rebekah from Philly, PA
|Mamma Mia was the best part of my trip to NYC. The ushers need help, but the show was amazing. The cast was very talented. The three "older" women were hysterical. I LOVE Beth Leavel and Alyse was a doll.
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Wonderful!, Jun 21, 2010
|reviewer: Sal from Maryland
|Great show and beautiful theater! Mamma Mia was hilarious and the music, dancing, and costumes were wonderful. The theater staff had rules about how they seated and handed out material (and they cannot take pictures for you), but I found them to be polite.
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The best fun ,feel good show on broadway, Jul 25, 2010
|reviewer: Terry from Wappingers Falls NY
|I saw Mamma Mia on June 26th 8pm performance.This was the BEST fun,feel good show I've seen On Broadway.My girl friends and I bought the tickets the day before at the box office. We had box B left of the stage.these seats are considered to be an obstructed view.Only twice during the show were we not able to see the action and it was only for a minute or so.Great seats for the price,69.50 ! I've seen many Broadway shows,but I don't think I have ever seen a cast having so much fun.Beth Leavel was amazing as Donna she gave a verytouching performance , What a voice and very funny.Loved her two singing buddies played by Judy McLane and Gina Ferrall.I had't considered myself an Abba fan,but I loved this show.Can't wait to see it again.
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Love it!, Jan 23, 2011
|reviewer: Mamma Mia Fan! from NYC
|As a previous Mamma Mia fan, I was so excited to get tickets to this show. The cast is fantastic and they have you tapping your foot every second. "Donna" and the 2 ladies were fabulous fabulous singers. The lead (young girl) wasn't as strong as the other cast which was disappointing but it was still a great show regardless!
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terrible experience, Sep 13, 2010
|reviewer: Marty from New York USA
|this was by far the worst theatre experience I have had ANYWHERE!! The theatre staff were rude and incompetent. They moved a drunken party of 4 from the center floor to a pvt. box where they totally ruined the entire second half of the show by their obnoxious behavior. The staff did NOTHING to stop them. The show itself was a very poor representative of Broadway. It came off more as a high school production. Terrible! The lead was good. But that's about the extent of the positive Thank God it is closing soon. Don't waste your money on this slop. Go get a good dinner instead.
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Great musical, poor view of stage, Sep 21, 2010
|reviewer: bronxer from Bronx, NY
|The musical was fabulous. We had a great time, except for the seats we had. We requested seats with an unobstructed view of the stage. What we got was an unobstructed view of 3/4 of the stage. My suggestion is to research the theater seating plan before you buy the tickets.
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Stefan an ABBA fan, Sep 25, 2010
|reviewer: Stefan V. from Boston
|Sept 24, 2010,Winter Garden This time usher was efficient and professional. Sophie was so much better than the rest of the cast. The older dad was pathetic. Some scenes called for cheap, populist applause. To their credit, cast did a decent job, but it would so hard to match Abba. It is a good musical, but does not compare with others, like Rent.
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What an experience!!, Dec 05, 2010
|reviewer: Ted and Kathy Altomari from Hamilton Square New Jersey
|My wife Kathy and I were given tickets for my 60th birthday and I felt like it was 30th during the 2 1/2 hours we were entertained. We have been to Broadway and off Broadway shows and this ranks way up there. What a cast. Talent throughout. The staff was courteous and could'nt have been more helpful. We did not want to leave the theatre.Mama Mia!! what a nite.
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A must see, Apr 29, 2012
|reviewer: Dora Oliveira from Brazil
|Just fabulous
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Mama Mia, Oct 27, 2011
|reviewer: Helen Darroch from Liverpool - UK
|I went with my Mum on 23rd October 2011 and had the time of my life!! The cast was amazing - their voices where amazing, I laughed and cried it was so real. All the characters were amazing, pepper was good! xxx
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Disappointed...., May 07, 2012
|reviewer: Anonymous from Cincinnati
|I saw this production before and I left last night's performance disappointed. As a musical which is dependent on the quality of the singers, I felt I would have found this level at the local high school. The voices didn't have the substance needed and they sounded tired. I was also disappointed at how a "classic" musical was tainted with some, at times, crass humor. What I thought was a family friendly event, I was embarrassed at moments with the actions that were occuring on stage. Very disappointed with the final performance of my season tickets.
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Underwhelming performance July 3, 2012, Jul 03, 2012
|reviewer: Hkfduj from New York
|I have seen many many MANY broadway shows. I used to be in musicals myself. But this show is underwhelming tonight (July 3, 2012). It looks like Sophie is probably an understudy tonight. Sounded like a high schooler singing who couldn't remember her lines. She practically butchered the opening scene. It set a bad tone for the show. Everyone else was phenomenal, especially the chorus in Voulez Vous and Gimme Gimme Gimme!
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Simply awful., Jul 17, 2012
|reviewer: Andrew Torres from Texas
|The entire cast's energy felt off and awkward. Singing was fine, and other cast members simply stood out amongst others. The play's directing choices were not smart ones, and compared to other broadway and off-broadway shows, this one was the worst I have seen yet. A waste of 70$. I should have just rented the movie on Netflix.
| 45 of 92 people found the following review helpful:
Mamma Mia!, Jun 16, 2013
|reviewer: Paul from New York, New York
|This show made my trip to New York worth it! I LOVED it! i would go back again if i could! The ending was the best! will definitely see it again and buy the sound track! i recommend it to anyone! Mamma Mia had my attention from the beginning and it kept it until the very end. The music was wonderful and the people in it as the cast was good as well
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Superb, Nov 03, 2013
|reviewer: Lucy Pacacha from Yorktown, NY. USA
|I saw this play twice in the past 15 years and now am planning to go again.
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a standing ovation, Jul 28, 2014
|reviewer: Mel Soderholm from Minneapolis Mn.
|The night after seeing Mamma Mia I was in the hotel, a man asked the concierge what show would be good for his wife who was depressed I chimed in" take her to Mamma Mia and if she isn't better take her to the hospital "
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