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On Monday, the Palo Alto City Council is slated to consider an appeal of a 180-unit housing project in the Stanford Research Park.
College Terrace resident Fred Balin claims the nearly 17-acre development at 1451-1601 California Ave. doesn't comply with the city's fire code. It would also put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, as well as cause "potential gridlock" on Columbia Street, according to his appeal.
The project is a product of the 2005 Mayfield Development Agreement, which gave Stanford University permission to build 250 housing units in exchange for playing fields at Page Mill Road and El Camino Real.
On April 18, Hillary Gitelman, the city's director of Planning and Community Environment, approved an application to demolish 290,220 square feet of research and development and office space and construct 68 single-family homes and 112 multi-family units.
Three city streets — Amherst, Bowdoin and Columbia — would be extended as part of the project.
In his appeal, Balin states that a pair of residential driveways connected to Columbia Street are more than 150 feet long and therefore require turnarounds for emergency vehicles. Another option would be to extend Dartmouth Street on the north end of the development.
The Columbia and Amherst extensions also should be at least 26 feet wide to comply with the fire code, according to the appeal. The project calls for the streets to be 24 feet wide.
"The fire code is the fire code is the fire code, is it not?" Balin wrote in his appeal. He noted that the problems were discovered by Tom Brohard, a traffic and civil engineer he hired to review the project.
A city staff report prepared in response to the appeal maintains that the project is compliant with the fire code. It cites a review by acting deputy chief and fire marshal Rich Dean, who determined there was no need to add turnarounds to the driveways or widen the streets.
"The proposed width will provide adequate area to park emergency vehicles and operate a hydrant," the report states.
The appeal also raises concerns about safe routes to schools. The project would add crosswalks at California Avenue and Columbia Street, but they would ultimately direct Stanford University- and Escondido Elementary School-bound bicyclists and pedestrians to Stanford Avenue and Columbia Street, an intersection that has neither stop signs nor crosswalks.
Balin wrote that the council should remove the crosswalks as a condition of approval and instead direct city staff to work with the neighborhood to figure out the "best and safest pathways and solutions."
The report, meanwhile, states that the crosswalks are necessary to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians.
The appeal and report also differ over whether Columbia Street will become overly congested as a result of the development. Balin wrote that 75 percent of traffic to and from the area would use the road, resulting in "potential gridlock." The report pegs it at 66 percent.
One final bone of contention is the use of mirrors at the entrance to a parking garage for the multi-family housing. According to the appeal, mirrors are vulnerable to vandalism. Balin wrote that safety concerns the mirrors are intended to address could be resolved by straightening a 90-degree driveway to the garage.
The report, which recommends upholding Gitelman's decision, is on the council's consent calendar, a collection of items that are generally approved with a single vote and little to no discussion. It takes three council members to pull an item from the consent calendar.
If the report is removed, the council could consider it Monday or schedule a public hearing.
Email Jason Green at jgreen @dailynewsgroup.com; follow him at twitter.com/jgreendailynews.
WHAT: The Palo Alto City Council is scheduled to consider an appeal of a 180-unit housing project at 1451-1601 California Ave.
WHEN: Monday, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Council Chambers, City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave.


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A CBS production with requisite weird voiceover, this is actually a rather informative documentary for those unfamiliar with denim's roots or just the ultimate denim porn for those in the know. A short history of the world's most popular fabric, we're treated to Michael Allen Harris' Blue Gold mine finds, Lynn 'Levi's' Downey's white glove gems and visit modern makers Roy Slaper (again) and Imogene + Willie. If the sight of a dusty, rusted buttoned, pleated denim jacket sends your pulse racing or if you're just looking to learn a little something, press play.
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Teachers, firefighters and council workers from across Wiltshire will meet at County Hall today as part of a coordinated day of strike action.
The Unison union has organised a rally in Trowbridge at 10.30am, where they will be joined by members of the GMB, PCS and Unite to protest over pay offers.
Sue Anderson, Wiltshire Unison branch secretary, said: "Our members are finding it difficult to manage personal finances and many are struggling to survive.
"It is never easy for members to take strike action, and it is always a last resort, but they feel very strongly about this and we are expecting a good turnout at the rally."
The National Union of Teachers will also be striking over pay and workloads, with high schools across the county expecting to be disrupted.
The Corsham School is closed to all non-sixth form students, while Devizes School and Hardenhuish School in Chippenham will be partially closed. Malmesbury School will be open as normal, but students are warned to expect disruption to planned lessons. All other north Wiltshire schools are due to open as usual.
Members of the Fire Brigades Union will also join fellow public sector workers at the rally, with fire stations in Chippenham, Pewsey and Calne expected to close. Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service expects to have contingency plans in place to cover any emergencies.


text: Is there crying in basketball? By Mitch Vingle February 19, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When West Virginia University's basketball team was blown out by Kansas State (regardless of the score, it was, indeed, a blowout), Mountaineer fans were probably embarrassed.Again.For WVU's fans, however, it was just another red-faced couple of hours to toss onto the heap. The Mountaineers have provided embarrassment, in one manner or another, in at least seven other games this season: Gonzaga, Davidson, Duquesne, Michigan, Purdue, Oklahoma State and Baylor.It's somewhat stunning because at the beginning of the season, Mountaineer coach Bob Huggins told me, "I think we have a heck of a chance."He admittedly, though, thought transfer Aaric Murray would be better. Ditto transfer Juwan Staten. He didn't anticipate the third transfer, Matt Humphrey, would have shoulder problems.Huggins figured Jabarie Hinds' field goal percentage would rise instead of fall (from 41.9 percent to 34.5). Ditto Gary Browne (from 43.4 percent to 32.4). He figured Deniz Kilicli would play all season as he has of late - by finishing.However, the lasting image from the Kansas State game was that of freshman Eron Harris, who has been one of the lone bright spots this season.It was an image of him on the bench, caught by television cameras, weeping.It was striking.At first, Harris put his hands on his head. Then you saw it: sobbing.Most males probably thought as I. He's crying? On the bench? I conjured the image of Tom Hanks playing Jimmy Dugan from "A League of Their Own" and twisted the words. "Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! THERE'S NO CRYING IN BASKETBALL!"Then it hit me. He was saddled with three fouls. He played but seven first-half minutes. Most players would have simply shrugged that off. But he was crying."He cares," Huggins said on Tuesday. "You're supposed to."Undoubtedly some will mock Harris. With the benefit of hindsight, he probably wishes it didn't happen. But give him this: He owned the moment. Here is his Tweet on the matter: "I don't show emotions often but when it comes to competition and my brother's [sic], they come out. That game was definitely a learning experience.""He's a great kid," Huggins said. "He's always in the gym. He takes care of business. He's a great teammate." Harris has plenty of company when it comes to crying and sports. Dick Vermeil has a lasting legacy because he allowed emotions to show. And Eron, if you're reading this, here's a partial list of other athletes who wept on camera: Chris Bosh, Allen Iverson, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Brett Favre, Terrell Owens, Mike Schmidt, Christiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Floyd Mayweather and Andy Murray. Oh, and every Olympic gold medal winner.Don't misunderstand. There are rules to crying in sports, and Harris came close to a faux pas.You can cry after a gut-wrenching loss. (See Tim Tebow and the tears streaming after Florida lost the SEC title game.) You can cry when you're injured. (Harris can ask WVU grad assistant Da'Sean Butler about that.) It's even OK to shed tears after a very big victory. (Owen Schmitt after WVU's 2008 Fiesta Bowl victory.)It's not cool, though, to cry while playing. Adam Morrison infamously did so while playing for Gonzaga in the 2006 NCAA tournament. He was crying even though there was still time for the Zags to defeat UCLA. Afterward, a loss, he fell to the floor, pulled his jersey over his head and rolled around. Also, don't cry just because you're not getting your way. Glen "Big Baby" Davis went to the end of the Boston Celtic bench and cried after Kevin Garnett yelled at him in 2008. As Chris Berman and company would say, come on, man.Harris, though, was not on the court, a la Morrison. He might have taken his emotions onto the court later, when personal and technical fouls took him - and, probably, WVU - out of the game in one swipe. (Huggins, by the way, saw it as a K-State flop.)The bottom line, though, is Harris seemed most upset with himself. He wasn't on the floor and able to help his team. And unlike Davis, an NBA player, Harris is a true freshman who was trying to help a college team on ESPN on Big Monday. One who just turned 19 on Nov. 26.So smile, Eron. If anything, you probably gained fans. WVU followers have been starving to see Mountaineer athletes that care. You obviously do.And I'll let you in on a couple secrets. First, I'm pretty sure I've seen that big scary coach of yours shed a tear or two in the past.And as for me ... a 52-year-old ... hell, I still can't get through the movie "Brian's Song" without bawling.In other words, Eron, you're in very good company.Reach Mitch Vingle at 304-348-4827, firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/MitchVingle. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 2 Teen pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Safety shutoff disabled prior to June coal-mining death, report says 4 Congressional opioid investigation targets drug wholesaler Miami-Luken 5 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world Herd, UCF close rivalry tonight Previous Story Any hope left for WVU? Next Story


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a resident of Blackhawk
on Aug 25, 2010 at 6:29 am
I have a hard time believing that they clean those cars at all. They are horrible!!! I cringe every time I have to ride Bart. I'm glad to hear they are getting new seats after all these years.
a resident of Sycamore Valley Elementary School
on Aug 25, 2010 at 11:32 am
Our family travels to many areas in the US, and we use a lot of train rapid transit type transportation. In every one we have ridden in, the trains have comfortable molded plastic seats. They always appear clean. I cannot understand why BART uses fabric.
a resident of Danville
on Aug 25, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Why are they replacing them with more fabric? They obviously couldn't keep the previous ones clean...especially around the top where people rest their heads? Nasty! Gel, mousse, hairspray, balms, plus who knows what else.
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on Aug 26, 2010 at 9:15 am
I use BART and I stand...even when seats are available. Sitting on those BART seats is like going to the doctors office and thumbing through their mag's...Folks NEVER thumb through the Mag's...especially if you visit an oncologist office.
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There's trouble afoot in the city of Williston, and it's been brewing for some time. But if you ask some folks, they would chalk up this rough patch to an anomaly and skirt right over it.
No hay peor ciego que el que no quiere ver–There is none so blind as he who will not see.
It's unfair to say the city's finances are in disarray, because the fact of the matter is, no one knows. Anything. Good or bad. Which makes us ask the only question there is to ask–why?
I knew when I was 10 years old I was going to be a writer. I knew when I was 17 years old that newspapers were in my future. That realization only came as I was filling out college applications and it dawned on me that no one pays you to write romance novels when you've never experienced romance.
You may have seen it on our front page last week. Beginning Thursday, March 17 the Williston Pioneer website goes to a subscriber-only site.
Why? You're asking. Because our newpaper content has value and there is expense associated with delivering it to you–whether it be in print form or online.
Each week more than 20 people help get your newspaper to you. Most of you only see the three of us here–Debbie, Chris and me. But the truth is, behind the scenes there are others who ensure that the paper reaches the mailboxes and stores each week.
When Williston City Council President Marc Nussel announced last week the elimination of public comment at council meetings, we were, at first, alarmed. After all, this country is based on basic freedoms–like speech, assembly, religion and the press.
But then Nussel clarified, stating that residents can still speak on issues on the agenda, and if the need occurs, they can be placed on an upcoming agenda to have their concerns addressed.
If the Williston City Council really wants to have its residents attend, and participate, in its meetings and workshops, it needs to take immediate steps to ensure that people are both comfortable and heard.
The city council chambers can pack about 70 people in shoulder-to-shoulder–pretty much like economy seats on an airplane. That in itself is uncomfortable, and possibly unhealthy, as germs have nowhere to go in the stagnant air except onto a neighbor.
At last week's Williston Council meeting, Councilor Debra Jones admonished local candidates to adhere to a resolution the council passed in 2003 that called for proper conduct in public settings.
We agree, but we want to see it taken one step further. We want the council to lead by example and challenge those who come to their meetings to do the same.
The last several city council meetings have, at times, been chaotic.
The question was simple: how spontaneous are you? The answer was easy: very.
And with that brief interchange, I began yet another exciting adventure late last month.
My birthday falls near the end of January, and since I suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), Tom usually whisks me away to a sunnier-than-Levy County locale so I can soak up the sun.
I learned a long time ago that any day God sees fit to let you crawl out of bed in the morning is a good time to resolve to make changes in your life.
That's why I'v never put too much stock in New Year's resolutions. I've resolved in March to lose weight. I've resolved in July to exercise more. I've resolved in September to be a gentler spirit.
But somehow Jan. 1 always signals the advent of a clean slate, a time to start (or finish) something.
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I'm running an event this weekend at a course that has never had an event before, trying to anticipate things that could come up. There is a hole on this course where the left side O.B. line is a walking path that turns and moves to the right in front of the tee, so the tee technically is O.B. On the regular tees you would have to drop your disc to not get your shot in bounds at some point as the path is right in front of the tee, but on the never before used B tees you are 50' behind the path with a bush that someone theoretically could hit short of the path.
I'm assuming that if you managed to do that you would have to re-tee with a stroke O.B. penalty. That seems pretty harsh. Although it is a nice downhill run the shot is 440'. If you mess up the drive there you are already back on the tee, shooting three from the tee at 440' seems excessive. I could send them to the regular tee as a drop zone, but that is still shooting three from 390.'
Basically if I blew off the O.B. stroke and had them re-tee shooting two from the regular tee as a drop zone, would I be completely out of line?


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PLANS are underway to welcome home Olympic champion Pete Reed on Saturday, September 15.
Pete and his teammates triumphed in the men's coxless four at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Saturday, August 4.
He now has two Olympic gold medals as well as three silver medals in the World Championships.
To celebrate his achievements Stroud District Council and Nailsworth Town Council are organising a special day of events.
At 11am SDC will hold a reception for Pete at the Subscription Rooms and Pete will be available to sign autographs at around 12.15pm at the front of the building.
An open top bus will then make its way through the town centre and onto Pete's hometown of Nailsworth.
The bus will travel along Russell Street, Rowcroft and onto Bath Road, arriving in Nailsworth at 1.15pm.
It will then do a circuit along Market Street, Old Market and back onto Fountain Street before making its way to Nailsworth Town Hall at 1.45pm where there will be a barbecue and reception open to all to meet Pete with his gold medal.
At 3.30pm Pete will travel to Forest Green Rovers to make an appearance on the pitch at half time and will stay to watch the second half of the game against Alfreton Town.
Mayor of Nailsworth, Steve Robinson, said: "This should be a very exciting occasion for the town and I look forward to welcoming Pete and congratulating him on his achievement. "I hope that people will turn out and line the streets with their union jack flags to greet him."


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There was a time when John Tortorella was famous for embracing a coaching philosophy of "safe is death," and now it appears he has been proven right.
Tortorella's ouster as coach of the New York Rangers on Wednesday came in spite of the fact that he and Darryl Sutter of the Los Angeles Kings are the only coaches in the NHL to lead their teams to the second round each of the last two seasons.
Torts' greatest rants | What it was like to cover him
The difference is that while Sutter, who lifted the Stanley Cup a year ago, has the Kings back in the Western Conference finals, Tortorella's Rangers bowed out in five games to the Boston Bruins a year after losing in the East finals, and scored only 26 goals in 12 games in the 2013 playoffs.
The Rangers began this season with expectations of being a high-flying offensive team in front of the world-class goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. With a projected top line of Rick Nash, Brad Richards, and Marian Gaborik, New York was listed among the top contenders for the Cup as the season began.
By the time the playoffs rolled around, Gaborik had been traded to Columbus, and Richards wound up demoted to the fourth line before being a healthy scratch for the final two games of the Boston series. Nash scored only one playoff goal.
Tortorella's failure to connect with Gaborik loomed large, but so did general manager Glen Sather's failure to replace the players the Rangers lost last summer with acceptable depth pieces. Artem Anisimov and Brandon Dubinsky were jettisoned to acquire Nash, and Brandon Prust went to Montreal as a free agent. It was telling that while Bruins coach Claude Julien was rolling four lines in the playoffs, Tortorella had only eight or nine forwards he felt he could trust.
A lack of depth on defense also meant that once Marc Staal and Anton Stralman got hurt, 39-year-old waiver claim Roman Hamrlik went into the lineup, and it was Hamrlik's turnover, with Steve Eminger, Micheal Haley, Kris Newbury, and Derek Dorsett on the ice, that resulted in a series-clinching goal by Boston's much more reliable fourth line.
Ultimately, though, the onus fell on Tortorella to get more out of his team, and a power play that went 4-for-44 in the playoffs, with top talent on the ice, could not be overlooked.
There also is the matter of Lundqvist offering less-than-encouraging comments about his future in New York when asked about the possibility of signing a contract extension before he becomes a free agent next year. Lundqvist is the Rangers' most important player, the winner of the Vezina Trophy last season and a finalist this year, and if he was upset about the direction of a team that relied heavily on shot-blocking and a defense-first approach even for skilled forwards, that represented a problem.
— Tortorella on Penguins' 'two whining stars'
— In playoffs: 'I'll just leave' | Not worried about Sean Avery
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Raleigh, N.C. — Ahead of Tuesday night's game against Montreal, the Carolina Hurricanes recalled goaltender Anton Khudobin from Charlotte.
Khudobin, 27, played two games during his conditioning stint with the Checkers, going 1-1 with a 3.03 goals-against average and .928 save percentage. He was named first star of Charlotte's game on Monday night, stopping 41 shots in the Checkers' 3-2 win at Rockford.
Despite the recall, Cam Ward is expected to make his second consecutive start in net for the Canes Tuesday. Ward is 14-8-3 all-time against Montreal.
Khudobin played three games this season for the Hurricanes, going 2-0-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .929 save percentage before suffering an ankle injury on Oct. 13 against Phoenix.
Born in Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, Khubobin has a career NHL record of 16-5-0 with a 2.03 goals-against average and .932 save percentage in 24 games with Minnesota, Boston and Carolina.
The Hurricanes, looking to end a five-game winless streak, host the Canadiens Tuesday at PNC Arena at 7 p.m. The game can be heard on 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio with Mike Maniscalco hosting the Stormfront and aftermath before and following the contest.


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The Joyce Presents LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO, 12/18-1/6
The Joyce Theater is thrilled to welcome back the brilliant and hilarious Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for its biannual three-week NYC holiday engagement, December 18, 2012 – January 6, 2013. The season will feature two different programs, including the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Laurencia, choreographed in 1939 by Vakhtang Chabukiani for the Kirov Ballet. Tickets are $10*-$59 and can be arranged by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. (*$10 tickets have been made available by generous support from the MetLife Foundation.) The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street, in Chelsea.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (Tory Dobrin, Artistic Director), the tutu-fabulous all-male international dance sensation, returns to The Joyce Theater with two joyful programs just in time for the holidays. With their astounding mastery of ballet technique, flamboyant personalities, hilarious parodying and maybe a little more chest hair than your average Giselle, the TROCKS, as they are affectionately known, receive raucous laughter and wild applause throughout the world. These internationally-renowned ballerinas illuminate the passion, tragedy and joy of classical ballet, all squeezed into size 12 pointe shoes.
For this engagement, the company will present two programs of works including audience favorites such as Paquita, Go For Barocco and Swan Lake. Most anticipated, however, will be the U.S. premiere of an excerpt from the final act of Laurencia, a 1939 piece about a peasant revolution, originally choreographed by Vakhtang Chabukiani. Commissioned by The Joyce Theater, Laurencia has never before been seen in this country. See these classical works – and more – performed by the primo ballerinas that have made this beloved troupe the foremost all-male comic ballet company in the world.
With legends like Olga Supphozova, Sveltlana Lofatkina and Lariska Dumbchenko returning with the company, the TROCKS are guaranteed to provide a shimmering, comedic and superlatively danced evening of family-friendly ballet this holiday season.
Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30pm - Opening of Program A
Wednesday, December 19 at 7:30pm (Dance Chat) - Program A
Thursday, December 20 at 8pm - Opening of Program B
Friday, December 21 at 8pm - Program B
Saturday, December 22 at 3pm - Program B
Saturday, December 22 at 8pm - Program B
Sunday, December 23 at 3pm - Program B
Monday, December 24 - No Perfomance
Tuesday, December 25 - No Performance
Wednesday, December 26 at 3pm - Program B
Wednesday, December 26 at 7:30pm - Program B
Thursday, December 27 at 8pm - Program A
Friday, December 28 at 8pm - Program A
Saturday, December 29 at 3pm - Program A
Saturday, December 29 at 8pm - Program A
Sunday, December 30 at 3pm - Program A
Monday, December 31 - No Performance
Tuesday, January 1 - No Performace
Wednesday, January 2 at 7:30pm - Program A
Thursday, January 3 at 8pm - Program A
Friday, January 4 at 8pm - Program A
Saturday, January 5 at 3pm - Program B
Sunday, January 5 at 8pm - Program B
Sunday, January 6 at 3pm - Program B
Program A:
Swan Lake Act II, Pas de Deux to be announced, Go For Barocco, Laurencia*
Program B:
Les Sylphides, Pas de Deux to be announced, Le Grand Pas de Quatre, Paquita
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New Flight Control TARDIS, Desktop Patrol Dalek, Adipose Stress Toy, more...
For a great selection of film, comic and TV action figures and collectibles, check out BigBadToyStore.com, BriansToys.com, ToyWiz.com, PastGenerationToys.com, MonkeyDepot.com, HobbyLinkJapan.com, and Sekaido.com.
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Underground Toys passes along a look at several new Doctor Who items for arrval this summer. These include:
TARDIS Emergency Fund (pictured top)
When your wallet is empty and the bank says no, use the emergency fund note kept in this diecast TARDIS to get you out of trouble. Whether it's a cab home or that last minute gift you forgot to buy, let the TARDIS Emergency Fund help you out! Arriving this August.
Desktop Patrol Dalek
Simply turn on the 8cm Dakek and place it on your desktop (or other flat surface). The robot has inbuilt sensors that detect the ground in front of it, and will turn away fromthe edge of the desk or any object, hence continually partol your desktop. At each and every turn, the Dalek says "Exterminate!" This function can be optionally turned off if your prefer for your desktop to be patrolled in silence.
Adipose Stress Toy
When you're stressed, give your Adipose a big squeeze and feel your troubles float away. The Adipose will always bounce back to it's original shape and don't worry, you won't hurt them when you squeeze them. Approx. 5 inches tall and shipping in August.
Flight Control TARDIS
Now you can control your very own TARDIS with this 9" electronic TARDIS which is in scale with the Doctor Who action figure range. It includes eight motion activated interactive sound effects, flashing TARDIS Lantern, opening front doors and telephone door. Requires 3 x AAA batteries. Arriving this July.
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Lung diseases
Diagnosing Report of Chest Xray
62 year old women with severe cough for last 4 weeks. Xray report states "Heart size is at the upper limits of normal. The lung and pleural spaces are clear with no collapse, consolidation or discrete pulmonary mass lesion. There is also an eventration of the anterior aspect of the right hemi-diaphragm". What does the last sentence mean?
Eventration of the diaphragm is a normal variant, seen commonly. It just means that part of the diaphragm has a "different" shape.
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I was surprised to see that no one had done a predictions blog for tonight's Turning Point ppv, so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do one myself. I will say up front, I'm actually pretty excited for this card. TNA has brought together some quality matches for tonight's show.
The character of Joseph Park is a lot of fun, but I'm not sure he
For the most part, I've enjoyed the meteoric rise of Ryback. After the 20th squash match where he did the same 3 moves it got a bit old, but all along I've been pretty captivated by this beastly wrestler and the path of destruction he's been blazing across the WWE.
Seeing him catapulted into a main even situation against CM Punk was pretty shocking to me. Obviously, WWE is high on
Any fan of pure, absolute wrestling should be watching Ring of Honor. Not since the incredible ECW product of the late 90's has there been a collection of such amazing, pure, talent rich wrestling going on for us to enjoy.
Of course, after watching a replay of the recent ROH ippv, Glory by Honor XI, I was struck by a thought. While ROH inarguably contains the best wrestling, it is
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Hello, My daughter is 23 - she was diagnosed with CF at 13. She has low weight - 115 pounds - should be 125. Has no real interest in food so eating is an issue. She is complaining of severe neck, left shoulder blade pain - has a rotated shoulder. It makes sense why - is there anyone in the CF community addressing body issues/pain in cf patients. She told us tonight her shoulder/neck is more uncomfortable than her much needed sinus surgery to remove polyps. Is there anyone in San Diego addressing whole body skeletal issues with CF? Your help is appreciated. Thank you.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a major issue for those with CF and deserves attention. CF physicians, however, aren't really equipped to adequately evaluate and treat those problems. They should, however, assure that they have peers to whom they can refer those with pain and musculoskeletal issues. While I don't know professionals in San Diego, I would encourage your daughter to ask her CF team to whom they might refer her. This is also why we strongly encourage patients to maintain ties with a primary care physician, as they are often better equipped to treat or refer these problems.
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#Sundaysupper is back and this week we are all about tapas. If you are asking yourself what tapas means, it is basically the Spanish word for bite size appetizers, snacks and canapé. Remember my New Year's post this season? I shared a New Year's Eve Appetizer collection, rounding up the best treats made by my food blogger friends. I also shared the fact that I usually don't make those appetizers but that I was an avid fan of homemade colorful, creative and above all tasty canapé. However, sometimes I like to make a batch and surprise visiting friends and I do have some goodie recipes in my repertoire. Take for example these Goan beef croquettes, they are mouthwatering good and unique in their own ways!
Goan beef croquette are a must in all kinds of family gatherings in Goa, especially in the catholic entourage. I noticed that goan beef croquette would never miss in festive times and that too for a good reason. I definitely enjoy munching on one or two croquettes and I do get the mellow spicy feeling of the meat. The inside is soft and the outer part is perfectly crispy fried, coated with semolina. Semolina is commonly used in Goa to coat meats and also fish, which was something new to me when I learned the local cooking because we mostly boil semolina in Europe.
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To make Goan beef croquette you need to pick quality beef mince. I normally buy double ground beef from a trusted butcher locally (it might be known as special mince too). The meat should be red, fine and without impurities. I pick the right butcher because of hygiene concerns. Also I know that some locals like to make the goan beef croquettes with lamb meat instead of beef. I personally haven't tried it yet for myself since I always prefer beef meat.
The making of the beef croquette is very simple. The mince should be cooked with little water and ingredients such as onion, garlic, chilli's and spices before being processed further. Then comes the blitz blending with lemon juice and the addition of soft fresh bread and an egg. Then you should mix it all, form the croquettes, roll in semolina before frying them crispy golden. Sounds easy and it is! Yet, when you make the goan beef croquettes, just make sure that the meat is not soaking in water after having cooked it with the flavor giving ingredients. This step is important because your meat mixture should be form-able and if it's too wet, the croquettes don't hold together.
In case you make a batch you can also freeze the not yet fried croquettes after having formed and coated them with semolina. I do it at times, because usually croquettes are only eaten 1-3 at a time and this batch will result in 20 pieces at least.
Do you like tapas and what's your favorite one?
- 500 grams double ground beef mince (also known as special mince)
- 2 medium sized purple onions
- 2 centimeter fresh ginger peeled
- 4 big garlic pods
- ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala
- Salt according to your taste
- 1 Teaspoon black Pepper
- 2 Green Chillis
- 1 dried red Chilli (Kashmiri Chili)
- 80 milliliter Water
- Juice of one lime (locally known as Indian Lemon)
- 2 soft slice bread without the rind
- 1 Egg
- Semolina (locally known as Rawa)
- Add the meat mince to a pot with the roughly chopped onion, ginger, garlic and spices such as Turmeric Powder, garam masala, salt, pepper, roughly chopped green chillies and the dried red chilli. Also pour in the water and cook on slow to medium heat until all the water is absorbed and the ingredients are cooked. Important: the meat content should be dry!
- Allow to cool after cooking and then blend to a smooth texture with the lime juice.
- Add the meat mix to a mixing bowl and add the flaked slice bread with the egg. Mix it all so that all the ingredients are well combined.
- Keep in the fridge for 20 minutes. If the croquette mixture is cooled, it's easier to form them.
- Form your croquettes into cylinders or sausages as shown. The exact size and shape doesn't really matter. Just keep in mind that they will grow a bit in size while frying due to the egg. Then roll the shaped croquettes in the semolina.
- Heat up a pan with enough oil to shallow fry your goan beef croquettes on all sides until they are golden and crisp.
Here's what's on the Table this #Sundaysupper:
Stuffed Green Queen Olives with Garlic Infused Olive Oil from MarocMama
Cheesy, Tortellini Tapas & Spicy Bacon Ranch Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
Black-Eyed Pea Cowboy Caviar from Shockingly Delicious
Goan Beef Croquettes from Masala Herb
Giardiniera Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Bacon Wrapped Calamari from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
Patatas Bravas from Supper for a Steal
Caramelized Onion & Gruyere Bites from The Foodie Army Wife
Agave Truffles from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Pear, Brie, and Honey Crostini from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Tomato Bread from girlichef
Clams in Green Sauce (Almejas en Salsa Verde) from The Little Ferraro Kitchen
Roasted Tomato-Basil Flatbread from Take A Bite Out of Boca
Herb and Citrus Marinated Olives from Magnolia Days
Smoky Paprika Peppers from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Balsamic Raspberries with Mascarpone Cream from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Gambas al Ajillo from Manu's Menu
Squid in Garlic Chili Olive Oil from Food Lust People Love
Tortilla Española from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Croquetas de Pollo from Cookin' Mimi
Low-Carb Salmon Croquettes from Yours And Mine Are Ours
Bruschetta Topping from What Smells So Good?
Herb Roasted Almonds from Curious Cuisiniere
Artichoke Heart and Manchego Spread on Fried Garlic Bread from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Tortillita de Camarones from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Patatas A La Riojana (Rioja-Style Potato & Chorizo Stew) from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Gambas al Ajillo y Clementina (Shrimp with Garlic and Clementines) from FoodieTots
Tortillas De Papa y Atun (Tuna and Potatoes Tortilla) from Basic N Delicious
Pocky Cake Pops from NinjaBaking.com
Chorizo Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon from I Run For Wine
Manchego-Stuffed Spanish Meatballs from The Weekend Gourmet
Roast Onions with Blue Cheese and Pine Nuts from Healthy. Delicious.
Shrimp and Chorizo Tapas from The Texan New Yorker
Blueberry and Lemon Yogurt Quesada from In The Kitchen With KP
Chorizo with Spicy Sweet Potato Tapas from Soni's Food
Chorizo and Manchego Toast Tapas from Family Foodie
Roasted Bone Marrow with Citrus Salad from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Mushroom Chevre Crostini from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimenton Aioli from My Other City By The Bay
Krab Filled Avocado Tapas from from Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
Polenta Crostini Bites with Caramelized Mushrooms: Cicchetti – A Venetian Tapas Tradition from La Bella Vita Cucina
And you know you can't have a party without wine ~ at least you certainly can't in my house. Martin Redmond is here to give you the perfect recommendations: Best Wines To Pair With Tapas from ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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Hinrich i guess
I'm just excited to see what O'Quinn does in the upcoming workout, probably will not get much info about how players did though oh well.
Why so SERIOUS
For the record, I am very high on Thomas Robinson and Bradley Beal. Thomas Robinson is David West plus rebounding, and Bradley Beal is a healthy Eric Gordon with a step back in talent as of right now...
The last 2 workouts didn't have much info. Were the Pacers impressed by any of the players?? Did someone stand out to them?
Jae Crowder would be a nice fit for our team.
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Crowder is a 6'4 power forward I don't see him as a fit at all.
6'6" and more of a SF, he is trying to convince teams that he can play the 2.
Why so SERIOUS
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
Hope u enjoy.
Why so SERIOUS
I wouldn't be surprised to see Collison and #26 moved to Portland for #11. I see a deal like that happening
It looks like Toronto has some deals in place.
Monday, June 18 2012
David Aldridge: Source: Bobcats have told Pacers assistant coach Brian Shaw he is no longer a candidate for their HC job... Twitter
Larry Bird On trading vs. free agency as the primary vehicle for change: "Right now, we've been talking to a few teams and it seems like there's more activity now before the draft than there ever has been. I wouldn't be surprised if you see some trades around the league. There is more activity but if we can do something now, I'm all for it. I do believe if we can get something done now it's even better for us." On the 2011 NBA Draft class: "I don't think this is a very strong draft. There will be some players that do well in our league but there's a lot of kids that didn't come out."NBA.com
NBA weighs flopping penalties
Updated: June 19, 2012, 1:36 AM ET
Associated PressPRINT
MIAMI -- David Stern is determined to stop the floppers, even if it takes until the next morning.
The NBA commissioner believes too many players are deceiving referees into calling fouls by falling down, or flopping. So he and the league's newly reformed competition committee met Monday for a discussion about how it can be prevented.
One option, Stern said, is a "postgame analysis" in which a player could be penalized if it was determined he flopped. The league retroactively upgrades or downgrades flagrant fouls after review, and along those lines he said that perhaps a player could receive a message from New York saying: "Greetings from the league office. You have been assigned flopper status."
"No, I'm joking, but something like that," Stern said. "That sort of lets people know that it's not enough to say 'it's all part of the game.' "
The committee is made up of coaches Doc Rivers of Boston, Rick Carlisle of Dallas and Lionel Hollins of Memphis; owners Dan Gilbert of Cleveland and Joe Lacob of Golden State, and general managers Bryan Colangelo of Toronto, Sam Presti of Oklahoma City, Mitch Kupchak of the Lakers and Kevin O'Connor of Utah.
During a 6-hour meeting, they also discussed expanding instant replay for flagrant fouls and goaltending, decided the lottery system is the best one currently available, and seemed to favor leaving the away from the ball foul rule as is, so coaches could continue to intentionally foul notoriously bad free throw shooters.
Any rules changes they recommend would have to be approved by the league's Board of Governors, set for its next meeting in July.
Stern hopes by then to have a policy to address flopping, which bothers him because he feels it tricks the referees. He said there's a "broad array of issues" to look at that can let players know the practice is to be discouraged.
"If you continue to do this, you may you have to suffer some consequences," he said. "What those exactly should be and what the progression is is to be decided, because ... we just want to put a stake in the ground that says this is not something that we want to be part of our game, without coming down with a sledgehammer but just doing it in a minimalist way to begin stamping it out. And I think there are ways we can do that and we'll have to wait and see exactly what we come up with."
Stern has talked of allowing replay on all flagrants. Referees currently can only look at the more severe flagrant-2 penalties to determine if they indeed warranted ejection or should be downgraded to flagrant-1s. He has said he is intrigued by the international goaltending rules, which allow a defensive player to knock the ball off the rim.
He's neutral when it comes to the away from the ball fouls, which led to Hack-a-Shaq and which the Thunder used while intentionally fouling San Antonio's Tiago Splitter in the Western Conference finals. On one hand, he feels bad for the player who is being embarrassed by his poor free throw shooting; on the other, he understands that maybe coaches should then take the player out.
The committee appears to be leaning toward the status quo.
"It's fair to say there was a strong sense that we shouldn't cut down on the toolbox that coaches have available to them, despite what may seem the unseemliness of the way it goes down," Stern said. "But that's just one of the things that you do if you want to win and it works."
He said the committee, formerly made up of the league's general managers, plans to reconvene in September.
Larry Bird, Indiana Pacers owner put off meeting until next week
Written By Mike Wells
Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird and owner Herb Simon won't meet until next week to address Bird's future.The two had hoped to meet this week so that they could try to reach a new agreement on Bird remaining as president.Bird wants to talk to Simon about replacing current general manager David Morway with Kevin Pritchard, who is currently the team's director of player personnel.Bird likes Pritchard's basketball knowledge. Pritchard is a former general manager in Portland.
This article is from last year, for some reason the hoopsworld guys posted it.
Do you check the Dates ?
this is common knowledge to most people by now
First time in a long time, I've been happy with the team that was constructed, and now they struggle. I blame the coach.
It would be nice if the meeting had already transpired. It should have been done and over with by now. A week b4 the draft is cutting it close if they can't get something worked out. I'm sure they will, but why wait until the last moment?
Looks like Lorbek is coming over.
Pop was extremely upset with Splitter against the Thunder. Last game in the second half he pulled him and gave him an ear full after having just entered the game.
Splitter is a player of interest to me as a b/u BIG.
Who would the Pacers be looking at for 10 or 11 (I realize it's most likely just speculation)?Rumor: Evan Turner, Eric Bledsoe, Darren Collison & Paul Millsap in play for trades for Hornets (#10 pick) and Blazers (#11 pick)
Indiana Pacers Los Angeles Clippers New Orleans Hornets Philadelphia 76ers Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 5:30pm
The New Orleans Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers are two teams that have been rumored to be interested in trading their late lottery picks in order to acquire young veteran player. ESPN's Chad Ford writes that the players in play for these picks include B-level talent such as Paul Millsap, Evan Turner, Eric Bledsoe and Darren Collison. This report is rather vague if it is sourced material, or just speculation.
According to Chad Ford
from ESPN.com:
If the Hornets are looking to trade Pick 10 for a young veteran, who are some of the potential targets?
Chad Ford: Darren Collison, Eric Bledsoe, Evan Turner I've heard a lot. Ditto for Paul Millsap of the Jazz. By the way, I'm told the Blazers are looking at the same group of players at 11 if they decide to trade the pick.
Rivers should be there at 10 or 11.
I'm guessing that at most....it's the Pacers offering DC for the #10 or #11 pick....but I'd easily rank Milsap at the top of that list if I had to choose one for either pick. Evan Turner, Bledsoe and DC IMHO has relatively the same trade value...they just bring different things to the table.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
At 10 or 11 I would have said 3 weeks ago that PJIII or Sullinger would have been completely a no brainer to try to get there, maybe they still are, but they've both fallen through the floor in the projections. I mean if you could flip DC for what you think is DWests or Grangers replacement in 3 years, isn't that just robbery.
Wasn't sure where to put this...
Those who watched Syracuse's Fab Melo during his workout w the Pacers 2day were very impressed. "He was off the charts," one person said


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Location: The Citadel, College of Charleston and Charleston Southern University
Thursday, August 14, 2014 to Saturday, August 16, 2014
Starts: 9:00am / Ends: 3:00pm
Showcase Cost: $450.00
The Charleston Trio is hosting a showcase camp August 14-16, 2014.
This will be a tremendous opportunity for you to perform and learn from a "trio" of excellent high level Division one baseball programs! All three schools are located within a 20 mile radius in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina!
Each player will have the opportunity to be evaluated and perform in the presence of all three coaching staffs, including the head coaches of each school.
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Each day will involve: instruction, showcasing your abilities, optional tour of campus/facilities, and a game.
Camp Event Highlights:
*Position players at least 3 at bats per game
*Pitchers will throw a minimum of 3 innings total
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*Players will receive optional tour of campus/facilities of each school
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Two-way players are limited to 12 total. You will pitch 1-2 innings total on one of the showcase dates. You will participate in the position player skill work and games during the remaining of the showcase.
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Papers of William Leigh Sowers
Access and Restrictions: This collection is open for research.
Digital Surrogates: Except where indicated, this document describes but does not reproduce the actual text, images and objects which make up this collection. Materials are available only in the Special Collections Department.
Copyright: Please read The University of Iowa Libraries' statement on Property Rights, Copyright Law, and Permissions to Use Unpublished Materials.
Use of Collections: The University of Iowa Libraries supports access to the materials, published and unpublished, in its collections. Nonetheless, access to some items may be restricted by their fragile condition or by contractual agreement with donors, and it may not be possible at all times to provide appropriate machinery for reading, viewing or accessing non-paper-based materials. Please read our Use of Manuscripts Statement.
Acquisition and Processing Information: These materials were transferred to the University Archives with English Department records in 1997. Guide created and posted to the Internet by Denise Anderson March 2007.
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William Leigh Sowers, undated
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one unpublished manuscript by Sowers, "Light Musical Plays in London, 1865-1900: a History of Burlesque, Opera-bouffe, Comic Opera, and Musical Comedy." It numbers 1138 pages, housed in one box.
Biographical Note
William Leigh Sowers was born April 15, 1886, in Bedford, Iowa. He earned his B.A. at Lake Forest College in 1907. He took his M.A. and Ph.D. at Harvard University, in 1910 and 1914. Dr. Sowers taught English at the University of Texas after graduating at Harvard, where he remained until 1919. Sowers then joined the faculty at the State University of Iowa in 1923 as an assistant professor of English. He was made full professor in 1951, and retired in 1958. Dr. Sowers' area of specialty was theatre and drama, and he instructed many students who later developed successful theatre careers, including Tennessee Williams and Norman Felton. His articles about stagecraft appeared in The Texas Review, The Drama, The Theatre Arts Magazine, and Scribner's Magazine, between 1916 and 1923. Sowers died February 23, 1969.
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Folder, "Sowers, William," Faculty and Staff Vertical Files collection (RG 01.15.03)
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Our Beloved Uncle Leigh, 1886-1969. N.p., 1982. 59 pp. W. Leigh Sowers. Location: Special Collections x-collection 94-303.
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PDX Pop Now!
Photographs 2004 - 2008
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About the Book
PDX Pop Now! is an organization dedicated to stimulating and expanding participation in the music of Portland, Oregon. Every year we produce a 2-disc compilation of all Portland music and throw a free, all-ages, 3-day music festival. In addition, we coordinate music outreach programs in local schools, free concerts at Portland City Hall, and general encouragement and support of expanding access to live music to as many people of all ages as possible.
This book is a collection of hundreds of photographs by 16 different photographers that visually document the tremendous variety of artists that have performed at PDX Pop Now! festivals and events during the first five years of our existence, 2004-2008.
All proceeds from the book will directly benefit PDX Pop Now! so we can continue to operate and expand our reach for years to come. Thank you for your support!
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- Category Entertainment
Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
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TEACHERS' ability to unlock the potential of pupils with learning disabilities at the Chalet School has been highly praised in a glowing Ofsted report.
The school, which caters for 55 children with a variety of conditions including autism, was rated Good by the watchdog following a two-day inspection on April 1 and 2.
In his report, lead inspector Frank Price commended teachers' excellent understanding of pupils and their talent in allowing children to develop their communication skills.
Leaders, including headteacher Kathie Bryan, were also singled out for their commitment to pupils' education.
"The Chalet School is a good school, with much to celebrate," Mr Price said.
"Pupils make good improvements in their communication skills. They learn how to use symbols, signs and photographs to help both understand and develop their verbal skills where appropriate.
"Pupils are given plentiful opportunities to make choices and this provides effective motivation for communication.
"Signing has recently been introduced with pupils and this is proving particularly beneficial for some pupils."
He added: "The excellent understanding of pupils by staff is the key to unlocking pupils' potential.
"They know how to manage pupils' behaviour skilfully and judge effectively when a pupil may need to work individually rather than in a group for a period of time.
"A strong focus on checking and improving the quality of teaching by leaders and managers has led to improvements in teaching, such as good use of outdoor learning for pupils, which they enjoy."
Despite strong praise, the school fell short of Ofsted's highest rating of Outstanding.
Inspectors blamed inconsistency in teaching and the still limited use of modern technologies into everyday lessons for their decision.
"Teaching is not yet consistently outstanding across the school," Mr Price said.
"Signing is not yet embedded consistently in all classes. Modern technologies to support pupils' learning and communication skills are not as well developed as they might be.
He added teachers should receive more coaching and training and be given more opportunities to observe outstanding teaching at other schools.
No-one at The Chalet School was available for comment.


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|Sport, 1 pitch, 150'
|YDS: 5.12- French: 7a+ Ewbanks: 25 UIAA: VIII+ ZA: 25 British: E5 6a [details]
|Tony Yaniro, Brett Maurer & Randy Leavitt, 1982
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By Matthew Fienup
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By Scott Bennett
Jun 10, 2009
rating: 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
|Mega-Rowdy, a must do! The first bit is the technical crux with hard pulling on good face holds, but the second half is what makes the route a classic. The angle eases back, the holds dissapear, and the bolts space out. Just commit to the arete, trust the friction, and send! or do what I did, sketch out near the top, and barn-door off for a 30+ footer... Either way it's a blast!
By Chris Hirsch
From: Rapid City, SD
Nov 26, 2012
|This is the best and most memorable pitch (linked 1 & 2) that I've ever done!! Was this done ground-up?
By Josh Higgins
Mar 25, 2013
|I gave this thing a ride in 2009, and managed to onsight it in one amazing pitch. I figured either I'd get it and it would be awesome, or I'd fail and go for a hell of a ride and it would be awesome. Win-Win! Scirocco is a reference to a wind near the Mediterranean as far as I can tell, and the route lives up to its name. I finally had to get a super early start to get on it due to the huge winds that can build throughout the day in that notch. I warmed up on Trade Winds, and immediately got on Scirocco. Awesomely, the wind blasted through while I was in the middle of the crux lieback off the arete above a bolt. I just had to hang on and be glad the wind was blowing the right direction for me to stay on and fight the pump. What an amazing line! I didn't think the runout at the top was hard physically, but it still takes some thought and effort.
By Craig Smith
Sep 30, 2013
|Did it in '86. The top arete is very memorable especially when the 'breeze' is blowing hard and trying to spin you off the arete!
By MOConnor
Oct 26, 2016
|Got on this over the summer w/ Jack. The first "pitch" is 5.11d? straight forward crimping if you know where the holds are. The upper section on the arête is most definitely where the 5.12 climbing starts.


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They lucked out again today and swept the defending world champs in a double header. Luckiest team alive.
They lucked out again today and swept the defending world champs in a double header. Luckiest team alive.
Winning breeds confidence. I do think Molina is on something.
It is called ESP. He has ESP and reads the hitters mind....that is why he is so good at calling games. He knows what the hitter is looking for...and always calls for the opposite. That is an advantage you just cannot buy at any PED lab.
This Lyons guy. He is no doubt one lucky pitcher. Arroyo may throw the same slop but he has been doing it for a few years now and was not always throwing slop out there.
This Lyons guy. He needs GREAT Defense behind him and big time luck because his stuff is so pedestrian to the point of comical. he does know how to move hitters off the plate after they started squaring his pitches. The Giants meanwhile.....are just one stupid looking team on the base paths.
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WORCESTERSHIRE'S Moeen Ali led England's surge to a series-levelling 266-run victory with more than two sessions to spare in the third Investec Test against India at the Ageas Bowl.
Moeen claimed 6-67 and will surely be back in action for next Thursday's Test in Manchester as he increasingly belied his billing as a mere part-time off-spinner.
He took his series tally to 15 victims and match haul to eight with his maiden return of five wickets or more.


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Topic: Butch's liver resection
Hello Everyone,
I haven't posted in a while - been busy here in Pittsburgh. Butch is doing much better, and will hopefully get out of here (the hospital) on Friday - Monday at the latest. After this HUGE surgery (extended right hepatic lobectomy - 3/4 of liver removed, portal vein reconstruction, etc.) he developed a bacterial infection that got into the blood stream, causing, among other things, some temporary heart problems, and making him very, very sick. He also had to have his lungs drained of fluid twice, and quite a few other nasty things. Actually, he had three infections since July 16th! As of August 13, we were moved to a select specialty unit, where we have been because of the wound vac that is attached to him, cleaning out his wound. We will go to Family House for a few days, with Home Health helping me, and then - HOME. He is doing quite well - still weak, and needs to go home to get better, I think. We have wonderful care from the team of liver Doctors, but many, many trials and tribulations have been suffered through while we were here at UPMC. I don't know if it is the same all over when it comes to hospitals - I suspect it is, but, hospitals are no place to be when you are sick! Anyway, liver and kidney functions are all stabilized, and he will go home with the j-tube draining theducts - couldn't do the internal stents on him, which would have been better. He is still a bit anemic, and will not be ready to start chemo for awhile, I suspect - but - I am TAKING HIM HOME SOON - God is good.


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Situated in the business district, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Palm-Aire Country Club and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Fort Lauderdale Stadium. Funky Buddha Brewery and Pompano Beach Amphitheatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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In addition to an outdoor pool, Fort Lauderdale Marriott North provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 26745 square feet (2485 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers spa services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 mi is available for guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in December 2015.
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Yoshiko Harden, vice president of diversity at Bellevue College, is one of 11 women who will be honored at the upcoming "Women of Color Empowered" luncheon in Seattle on Thursday, Jan. 31. She was chosen based on her career achievement, significant contribution to local communities of color, and inspiration to others to follow her lead.
Harden, who lives in Kent and started working at Bellevue College in July of last year, provides leadership in the development, coordination and implementation of programs that promote and integrate equity and inclusion at the college. She had previously spent 10 years at Highline Community College as a student affairs practitioner, eventually becoming director of multicultural services and student development.
Women of Color Empowered is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation. The organization consists of professional women who work to enhance the quality of life for women of all races and backgrounds through events that build cross-cultural and multi-generational relationships, promote community service, and foster self-improvement and mentoring. This is the 17th year that the organization has hosted a luncheon recognizing exceptional women. For more information about the honorees, visit http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2013/01/women-of-color-building-bridges-and-uniting-communities/.
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It's time we faced some inevitable facts about oil. We're running out of it, for one. Oh, we won't run out of oil tomorrow, or next year. In fact, oil may remain our primary energy source for the remainder of your lifetime. Still, the supply is finite.
More important for the immediate future, however, is that oil supplies and prices are extremely volatile - subject to enormous political pressure from various unstable governments around the globe. And since our global economy remains dependent on this relatively abundant and relatively cheap energy source, we'll continue to experience the volatility created by political unrest, terrorism, earthquakes and other disruptions.
Purdue University professor Steve Hallett believes we should invest in the development of new energy sources now, before supplies of oil and prices become even more critical. In his new book, "Life Without Oil: Why We Must Shift to a New Energy Future," Hallett argues that energy is the driver of our society's success and that the loss of abundant supplies of oil will significantly impact all facets of society.
The Purdue plant scientist says, "You tend to hear about oil from oil guys and plants from plant guys. And that makes perfect sense. What you don't get is the connections among those fields. Making connections is what ecologists do."
In "Life Without Oil," Hallett, who authored the book with Jon Wright, a journalist who has extensively covered energy issues, argues that throughout history all societies have collapsed, usually from the loss of a necessary resource. For our current society, that resource could be oil.
"We have a couple of choices: We either collapse, or we shift to something else," Hallett says.
The graph below shows the use of oil for energy as a large spike that began its ascent about a century ago and reaches its final descent about a century from now. Hallett says that spike is like an ecological input. The upward portion of the spike has advanced society rapidly, while the downward may create an uncertain and difficult future.
Hallett acknowledges the fact that energy-rich oil has improved our ability to produce more food, both agriculturally and through fishing. More abundant food has led to a rapid growth in the world's population, which necessitates more oil to keep people fed. Hallett also says that oil use is causing spikes in carbon emissions, which is a factor in climate change.
"You can see the sudden explosion of positive and negative through the same window," Hallett says. "The bigger our economy gets, the faster we use fossil fuels and the faster we run out."
Hallett and Wright recently wrote a column published by The Huffington Post, expanding on their theory the world has reached its peak in oil production, and continued political unrest will follow. An excerpt:
"Oil production peaked in Libya, Kuwait, Iran and Iraq in the 1970s. Tunisia, a minor producer, hit its maximum in the 1980s. Egypt and Syria, both secondary producers, topped out in the 1990s. The past decade saw the ceiling for Oman and Yemen. Saudi Arabia -- oil central -- will pass its zenith this decade, as will Algeria. The only nations in the Middle East with growing yields are the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Middle Eastern governments are among the first dominoes to be toppled by diminishing oil production. As these dominoes continue to tumble, no country or region will be immune to the effects of falling oil production over the next few decades.
"As the countries of North Africa and the Middle East eventually wake up to the realities of life without oil they will also have to face the terrifying lack of any fallback position. The region is already overpopulated, but it will seem grossly overpopulated soon. All countries of the region are suffering shortages of fresh water and many are facing severe scarcities -- and their agriculture is failing as a result. Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum, emir of Dubai, described our fears perfectly when he said, 'My grandfather rode a camel. I drive a Mercedes. My son flies a jet plane. His son will ride a camel.'"
Hallett says his belief that we've reached a peak in oil production – give or take a decade – means the world will either have to significantly cut energy use or find an alternative source. He's not, however, optimistic that human ingenuity will create a solution. He says the difficult truth is that the world can't continue growing, either physically or economically, and expect to survive.
"We're constantly faced with these intractable problems, and we usually find the answer in more of something. We've come to the point where that won't work," he says. "We've filled up the world with enough people, exhausted too many of its resources, and we need to settle into a lifestyle where we don't feel the need for constant progress and growth. You can't grow forever. We will reach limits, and the book argues that we are reaching those limits. There are some things that just run out and cannot be replaced, and oil is one of them."


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For Atalaya Elementary School physical education teacher Kristy Filbin, a simple game of Frisbee golf underscores a major shortcoming in Santa Fe's public schools.
After a little boy in one of Filbin's PE classes bragged of his Frisbee golf proficiency, Filbin organized the class to play. But she found the boy out on the field crying: He didn't know how to throw a Frisbee, he said, because he'd never done it before. He had only played Frisbee golf on his Wii video game system.
"Kids don't know the rules to kickball—and I'm like, 'Really? It's kickball! How can you not know how to play kickball?'" Filbin says. "And very few kids can jump rope, which was really surprising to me."
Though many Atalaya students participate in organized sports outside of school and have parents who make sure they eat healthy diets, something is missing. These kids, and those at three other Santa Fe elementary schools, get no more than one hour of PE per week—and it's up to their parents to raise the money for it.
"Growing up, it was just part of the curriculum. PE was never an issue; it was paid for by the school or the district," Margaret Barela, treasurer of Carlos Gilbert Elementary's Parents Teachers Kids organization, says. "It's really sad that a lot of the schools are weakened by the fact that we can't have that."
The vast majority of the money Carlos Gilbert PTK raises each year goes to pay $25,000-$30,000 in part-time salary and benefits to Filbin, whom the school shares with Atalaya.
Not all Santa Fe public schools must pay for their own PE programs, though. In 2007, EJ Martinez Elementary parent Lynn Komer and Carlos Gilbert PTK President Andie Manzanares were part of a cohort of parents who worked to get legislation passed appropriating state funds exclusively for elementary school PE. Under a new section added to the Public School Finance Act, individual schools would gradually become eligible for the funding, giving first priority to schools that served the most impoverished populations. But as those higher-priority schools began receiving state funding for PE, others were left out.
A planned five-year phase-in process was curtailed in 2010 when legislators made sweeping cuts in order to fill the state's budget gap. At that time, eight of Santa Fe's 19 public elementary schools lacked PE funding.
But this spring, the district stepped in and made changes, including staff reductions, in order to fund PE for four of those schools. Administrators hope to bring the last four (Carlos Gilbert, Atalaya, Acequia Madre Elementary and Wood Gormley Elementary) on during the next one to two school years, SFPS Deputy Superintendent Mel Morgan says. SFPS Superintendent Bobbie Gutierrez says she wants to work with the state Legislature, in addition to continuing the district's efforts, in order to fully fund PE for all Santa Fe elementary school students by the 2012-2013 school year.
"When you look at childhood obesity, the overall health and nutrition of our children, and the importance of regular physical activity, I really think the Legislature needs to refocus on that and continue the implementation process," Gutierrez says.
Despite the progress that's been made, it frustrates Komer that some of the schools' parents still have to work so hard to make sure their kids have something as basic as PE—and that all their effort doesn't pay for nearly enough of it.
"What you raise doesn't even scratch the surface," Komer says. Carlos Gilbert PTK raised about $48,000 total last year, which would pay for one full-time PE teacher's salary and benefits if the school didn't have any other funding needs.
The state Public Education Department doesn't require that elementary school students spend a certain amount of time in PE. Instead, the state has a list of physical benchmarks children are supposed to meet at various stages. For instance, by fourth grade, kids are supposed to be able to "receive and send an object in a continuous motion"—ie play catch.
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education recommends elementary school kids get 2 hours of PE per week, citing research linking it with higher academic achievement. In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 11 out of 14 scientific studies show a correlation between increased grade school PE hours and academic improvement. Animal research points to increased levels of oxygen in the brain and a boost of concentration-promoting neurotransmitters as explanations for the positive effects of exercise on cognitive function.
"Learning good health and exercise is key," Manzanares says. "It's as important as all the math, social studies and science because, if the kids are healthy, they're going to have a good education, and if they learn to live healthy and eat healthy and exercise regularly, ultimately that's going to help them do better in school."
But while the evidence favoring fit kids piles up and first lady Michelle Obama's White House lawn Hula-Hooping spotlights the issue, New Mexico has far to go. A state Department of Health study finds that 22.6 percent of the state's third-graders qualify as obese, compared to 19.5 percent nationwide. The emphasis on standardized test scores mandated under the federal No Child Left Behind Act, combined with the state's budget constraints, has made PE more of an "optional" part of education.
"The entire focus has been around math and reading, and I think we really have to look at the bigger picture and know that, if our children…have regular PE and fitness and they're eating appropriately, I kind of think some test scores would magically go up," Gutierrez says.
In its 2010 Shape of the Nation study, NASPE reports that 34 percent of nationwide schools surveyed include parent-teacher association-raised funds as part of their PE budget; public funding was the source of PE support for nearly three-quarters of the schools.
"PE is part of what every child should receive at school, and it's unfortunate that it is not considered part of the core curriculum," Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, who was on the state House Appropriations and Finance Committee when the PE funding bill was passed, says. "Ultimately, I would hope we could have the funding to do these important, quote-unquote 'extra' programs."
In the mean time, the money Santa Fe parents raise by holding carnivals and car washes and, ironically, enlisting kids' help to sell chocolate bars doesn't earn them anything "extra" for their kids, but rather helps meet a basic need.
"If we did not have to raise money for PE, we would still work as hard as we do to raise money," Manzanares says, citing a complete drama program, science lab and more educational resources for teachers as part of the PTK wish list.
"It would open up a whole additional world for our kids."
Update: Gutierrez told the BoE Aug. 2 that she wants to fund the four schools still dependent on parent fundraising for PE. The BoE will vote on that Aug. 16.


text: On April 1, 2014, City Council reviewed a tentative agreement between the City of Fullerton and the Fullerton Fire Management Association. The proposed agreement is available for public review prior to the April 15, 2014 City Council meeting when it will be brought back for final consideration. The annualized cost of the agreement is estimated at $60,500, which is expected to be offset by increased cost sharing of Fire command staff compensation by the City of Brea under a revised Cooperative Agreement to be brought to City Council later this year.


text: Statehouse beat: Less funds may not be such a bad thing By Phil Kabler June 16, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- When work begins later this month fixing up the Governor's Mansion, funding won't be coming from the Executive Mansion Renovation Fund.Between 2007-2009, under the auspices of the previous occupants, the fund raised and spent more than $1.42 million to repair, renovate and furnish the mansion.However, the most recent IRS 990 form shows that the fund contains only about $1,100, and that there hasn't been any fundraising to speak of since 2009.Which may be good, since critics of the fund -- set up in 2007 at the behest of Joe and Gayle Manchin -- argued it provided a backdoor for corporate sponsors, limited in what they can give in campaign contributions, to give unlimited amounts of money.The work this time won't be anywhere near as extensive as the Manchin's $3.36 million renovation, which entirely redid the second and third floors.The largest single contract this time around, for repair and repainting of all exterior wood surfaces, has been awarded to W.Q. Watters at an amount of $135,000.A RFQ for a contract for interior painting and woodwork repair is currently out for bids, and other contracts, including replacing sunroom windows and repairing front door sidelights and transom, are pending.***Some of the last expenditures out of the Executive Mansion Fund were $25,864 for murals and painting, $3,000 for accounting, and $115 in legal fees. ***Last week, General Services Division Director Greg Melton got permission from the Capitol Building Commission to cut down six Bartlett pear trees that lined two sides of the north plaza, near the Lincoln statue.Official word was that the trees were damaged by leakage of chemically-treated water from the two nearby fountains. However, GSD workers say they were told to cut them down so they wouldn't block sightlines for the Sesquicentennial concerts and 3-D film presentations on the Capitol's north steps this week -- particularly to make sure they wouldn't block camera crews filming those events ...I took a look at the trees in question (before their demise Friday), and while I'm no horticulturist, except for one sickly tree, they all looked green and healthy to me.*** Speaking of the Sesquicentennial, to put the $300,000 the state is spending on the 150th birthday celebration in perspective, keep in mind the state is spending six times that much -- $1.85 million -- to be a primary sponsor of the Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament next month. Heck, the $462,079 salary Jim Justice draws as president, treasurer and director of Old White Charities -- the nonprofit organization Justice set up to run the golf tournament -- is bigger than the state's Sesquicentennial budget ...***Speaking of the Capitol Building Commission, Supreme Court administrator Steve Canterbury has had an ongoing struggle to get permission to polish marble walls that are being cleaned in the East Wing.Commissioners have been reluctant to give Canterbury the OK, since architect Cass Gilbert's specifications call for the marble in the East and West wings to be honed, not polished.Gilbert may have wanted the dull, matte look to draw a distinction between the wings, originally intended to house offices of state agencies, as opposed to the main Capitol, where the Legislature and constitutional officers were to be located.Canterbury contends that it's a matter of taste, not design. He noted that Gilbert also called for bare bulbs in many of the Capitol light fixtures. (When the Capitol was being designed, electric lighting was still fairly new, and the style of the time was to have bare bulbs and exposed cords and wiring to accentuate it.) I suggested he could have also pointed out that when the Capitol was designed, it included only a couple of women's restrooms (or "retiring rooms") in the entire building, since it was presumed there would never be very many female legislators, state employees, or visitors.Or, for that matter, that the building was not ADA accessible. In both cases, the Capitol has been modified from Gilbert's design to reflect changing times.Bottom line, as Canterbury points out, people today expect marble to be shiny, and when it's dull, they assume its dirty or otherwise poorly maintained.***Finally, I rarely read press releases from beginning to end, so it was city editor Greg Moore who brought to my attention the header on a press release from first lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin -- which spelled the first lady's first name with one "n."I called her spokeswoman, Tina Amburgey, to verify it wasn't some sort of cost-saving measure enacted by the administration.Amburgey assured me the headers were provided by the company that does webpage design for the governor's office, and that typo would be corrected.Reach Phil Kabler at email@example.com or 304-348-1220. 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