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Teslarians, what futuristic, hitech, game changer, ultra green, uber-cool, alto safety, mass production friendly, cost reducing, profit increasing features should Tesla's next generation, Gen III, vehicle have ? Also include Model C, S & X.
Whether large or small, simple or complex, technical or not, what are your ideas ?
To get started, here are some thoughts:
1) Put see through glass Tesla Shield
on hood made of painted glass. The
shield and letter T are left clear glass
and shows off the frunk by day. At
night a Hue light , with millions of
color variations can can be turn on
inside the frunk to light up the shield
and T during night driving.
2) Have detachable Household AC plug
battery packs near base of seats
powered by solar panels on roof.
3) Anti crash system stops car from
running into things. Qualifies for
insurance discount?
4) Retractable semi-opaque, tinted sun
visors controlled by button on
steering wheel similar to pulling down
a window shade electronically. It's
more functional because it allows the
driver to control visor on driver's
window, passenger window, and both
sides of the windshield. Could this be the world's best sun visor?
5) Have all wheels turn to 90 degrees,
great for parallel parking. Have car
capable of self parking.
6) Create @tesla/talk.car Internet
extension for car related services
only to compliment .com sites.
The .car extensions have voice only interface, with limited button pushing similar to a radio, no texting except through voice to text.
7) Shape the red tail lights as close
as possible to the Tesla T Logo.
Red led lights across bumper under
the plate spell out Tesla Motors EV
and highlight when brakes applied.
8) Equip Gen III with two sliding doors
or 4 regular doors. To create
easier access the opening door
includes 1/3 of the roof. Also press a
button in the door jamb to slide the
front seats forward.
A variation of this, have 1/3 strip of
roof retract toward the center of the
roof when you open the door.
9 ) NFD Near Field Discounts auction.
Type in lunch etc. 5 miles distance,
2hrs for exa and nearby Merchants
continuously update bids against
each other on giving you
discounts for lunch.
10) KeyPay/CarPal digitized keychain
can be used to pay electronically,
and receits are tagged& organized
into personal & business categories
for taxes. Syncs with smartphone
app and car consol to store info on the web.
11) Computerized self parking, both
back in and parallel .
I do think it's possible to get some mechanical/electrical energy from the suspension and shocks on the MS. 4500 lbs of vehicle flexing various metal parts of the car is a lot of force that can be captured and returned to the battery. The bumpier the ride, the more mechanical electricity returned to the battery ! Someone will have to design and invent it first.
I also think there is some mechanical/kinetic energy recovery possibilities for the tires, to return electricity to the battery. For example, at the point where the four tires contact the road, 4500 lbs of force is pushing on the tires from the car & road on the model S. When the tire roles, the force rotates around the tire and could be captured. The tires of course would have to be re-invented. And I don't know if centrifugal force would cancel out the effect.
These two ideas would be in addition to regenerative braking , which only works when the brakes are applied. However, one way to possibly generate (not regenerate) electricity from the wheels, that would be simpler and faster to invent is thus:
Make the rim of the wheel out of a hardened magnet. Put an electric wire through 2 axles connecting the four
wheels and leading back to the battery. When the magnetic rims of the tires rotate around the metal wire, it
will produce free electricity since the rim and tires have to rotate anyway when the car is in motion.
For quick verification and background info on this see the section "Other Configurations" in the link below.
Using Elon's first principles, I'd guess at least an additional 10-20 % more electric range is possible for
Now for a special treat you won't get on any other thread, creativity exercises to pump up your creative solutions muscles. Good for both technical and nontechnical types and people of all endeavors. The first question to share,I got from a book. It helps broaden your solution sets. In fact some solutions can even be infinite. Most people fall into the camp that believes their is only one perfect/best solution to a given problem. Ok here's the creativity building question:
1) How many uses can you find for a paperclip/s ?
Ok single answers include
1) clipping papers
2) tieclip
Break assumption, reform paperclip
3) fishhook
4) plastic bread bag twisty
Break assumption, create multiple infinite solutions
5) Twist together into different art pieces of infinite types large and small.
6) Form into letters, create infinite writings and sayings.
Use first principles,
7) A paperclip is a given amount of metal, melt them down by the ton, pour into molds or roll into sheets, make
into infinite shapes of metal products.
8) Interact these paper lip machined parts with other metal parts, make an infinite amount of machines.
Ok you get the idea, from single ideas, to infinite solution sets, how many can you name ? Feel free to answer here or use anywhere else you like, just thought I share and possibly stimulate more Gen3 ideas as well. If you care to post responses, don't forget to post the question. Thanks and create on.
Continuing on our creativity endeavors to stimulate ideas for Gen3, or for any other thread, or for just plan old anything you need ideas for. This is a Tesluthian original and it involves infinite, infinities solutions. Ok here's the question:
Can you think of an example of an infinite solution set, where each solution is itself an infinite solution ?
This is of course a lot harder, here's one example:
1) Physicist say one possible explanation of everything is the infinite-multiverse, where infinite universes are
created each with different laws and values of physics. And an infinite number of these universes are
expanding infinitely, never repeating a pattern, and all different.
This this is an example of an infinite solution of infinities. Can you think of any others ? I have a Tesluthian answer for you, one you read about no doubt in grade school. But first I'll let you give it a try.
The next creative, Tesluthian, original, question develops reframing or change of perspective to see and reason an answer, Here's the question:
1) What common object is both itself and it's opposite at all times, AND it is also just itself, AND not its opposite
all the time?
I guess you could say some subatomic particles maybe, but this object is easily seen. @Timo & @BrianH you probably already figured it out, wait a little before giving the answer, thnx.
This question is a real Zen Koan I read about, the book didn't give an answer; but I have a real Tesluthian answer for you. To get some answers, it helps to break through your emotional, cultural assumptions to get some answers for a seemingly impossible question. Hear's the Zen Koan Question:
1) What is the sound of one hand clapping ? Can you come up with multiple answers ? Can you come up with
an Infinite answer or two ? As a help, let's say "silence" is not an answer, actual sound descriptions are
wanted for answers.
Ok after these creativity questions , our brains should be charged enough to get to one thousand suggestions. I think we are between 200 & 300 right now.
Here's a thought question for the EE's.
1) On the MS-85 how many miles does one electron move the MS-85 kWh ? Let's call it MPE (miles per electron).
Yes I know it will be a really small number.
B) How many nanometers does one electron move the MS-85 (NPE) ?
2) How does the MPE & NPE of the MS-85 compare to the MPE & NPE of the MS-40 kWh ?
3) How many nanograms will one MS-85 kWh electron push one nanometer ? Ditto MS-40 ?
Here's a chance to show your calculating mastery.
***I believe the number of total electrons was calculated in a Tesla Motors company post.
Can you design a feature on the Gen3 that is not a perpetual motion machine, but increases milage ?
Here's a feature for all Beijing Tesla cars, Gas Mask Quality Air Filters to filter out the smog from the air before you breathe it while driving the car. Tesla will own the AEV market in Beijing.
Double-thick, sure. Makes sense in a truck. Whatever the shape, the point is it will need lots of cells, probably much more than 7,000. All added weight must contribute to:
(a) power or
(b) strength to deal with all that power.
Also, if battery weight to total weight is in similar proportion as in model S, it could probably have comparable acceleration performance. So Tesla could also redo that stupid Hemmi drag race ad with the two dense dudes and show some really interesting performance. Not that impressive acceleration is important in a truck, but I don't see why it couldn't be done (say in 7 seconds). Of course, priority should go to the right attributes, such as strength, power, torque, and so on.
Not sure in-wheel motors have much appeal. I hear that and see increased maintenance or risk of failure. Plus, they will add weight to any wheel of same strength, and wheels are the last place you want to add weight, because of the extra energy you'll need as you accelerate versus if that same extra weight is not rotating. Basic physics.
So an in-wheel motor would have to be very outstanding in other regards to at least compensate for these problems. But I grant you that for a pick-up truck, it could mean no transmission of any kind to break, since the force is applied directly to the ground.
If the Bluestar inherits similar performance or at least range as the model S, the luxury segment will keep pushing the limit, so 500 mile per charge AEV is probably just a matter of time. I think Tesla achieved a good compromise so far, between range and cost/battery size. With battery technology evolving probably very fast, it doesn't make much sense to build cars that have much more ranged than needed if the batteries involved will eventually become obsolete. Better be a little more conservative and upgrade later when you can do more with less. That's what's wonderful about technology: one of the few things on this planet that generally tends to get better and cheaper as time goes on.
Yes, electrons on board was an early Tesla blog post... tiny indeed.
"Can you design a feature on the Gen3 that is not a perpetual motion machine, but increases mil[e]age ?"
Answer: extreme aerodynamics. If energy consumption at speed becomes small enough (thanks to extreme aerodynamics), then solar panels might become worthwhile and range could potentially become near-infinite, so to speak.
Double-thick is also double-heavy and double hot. Lots of complications there; it amounts to double-stacking the cells. Very low chance of going that route rather than improving the cells, IMO. But who knows what lurks in the minds of Tesla engineers?
I think your right, in-wheel motors are not ready for prime time. Let the the technology develop for awhile. That said, what about the angular momentum effects of a spinning disk that would comprise the in-wheel motor ? Did some viding where the angular momentum, in the correct orientation, makes it easier to lift a given weight. Was very interesting. I'll see if I can find the vid.
On extreme aerodynamic design, I've seen some of those solar car contest, lots of surface area, not much cargo space.
You forgot double the price.
I didn't forget it, but no one (here) knows the actual battery price, so what would double?
Right, solar cars are at the true extreme of aerodynamics. I meant extreme compared to the box cars of today, so even more aerodynamic than the model S, which would end up at a happy compromise between performance and practicality. There is still lots of room for improvement if practicality can be sacrificed a little, such as seating 5 instead of 5 + 2. Here is another extreme for inspiration, so draw a line between that to today's car and find the optimal point on that segment.
"What would double ? "
The MS & MX double to 200k.
The GenIII platform models MR, smaller Ms, smaller Mx, GIII pickup, etc also all come in close to $200k.
An extra 100k per car should assuage your development costs, worries etc. Of course this would be for the .1%, people like movie stars, rock stars, the Rolls Royce crowd, Texas Oil Tycoons, Macau casino whales, people who live in castles in Europe, etc. They would want only the best Milage AEVs. This pricing should help recoup development costs. Also good for more publicity & Tesla branding.
And don't forget, double the profits for a double platform over a single platform.
That Extreme Vehicle in you vidlink reminds me a little of a bobsled. The tail is also interesting, I guess it reduces drag. And I've seen some 18 wheelers add fins to the back of the trailers.
Another thing about those vehicle fins, it creates extra space. Maybe you could hide a spare tire in there and some other emergency gear.
I could see those right now as cool beans, fun rentals at tourist areas, where you want to zip around and see the sights.
Found this extreme aerodynamic car link. The Germans say this is also a diesel electric car that gets over 260 mpg. I sure it has a good range as well.
So that's also why I say a double platform option for Tesla AEV cars to keep the range lead for at least pure electrics vehicles.
I sure it has a good range as well. ?????????????????
It says 31 miles on a battery charge!!! Carries two people cost $100,000.
Does not sound like a winner.
Why would doubling the cost of a component double the vehicle price? Makes no sense.
...it makes no sense.
I'm no rocket scientist Brian but I'll try to explain it to you.
A $100k MS x 25% profit = $25k profit.
A $200k MS x 25% profit = $50k profit.
50k divided by 25k = 2 or twice as profitable.
You must of missed out being a paperboy. The Sunday paper was always way bigger, more expensive, and a better moneymaker.
I agree, nothing for Tesla to worry about, doesn't seem to have a lot of practical function like cargo space, etc.
As for range, sounds like it's a hybrid, al la the Chevy Volt, so the total miles will be more than 31, although this Volkswagen hybrid uses diesel, not gas. It also looks like a concept car, so it's got a long way to go. But the miles per gallon was impressive.
That's @TeslaRocks, not @TeslaRoxks, sorry bout that TeslaRocks.
I found this link on Forbes, where the author reviews various hints Elon has given on GenIII pricing. If you haven't already seen it, I think you all might find it interesting. Note however one thing Elon doesn't say is if his price targets are before or after EV tax credits.
The price of the vehicle would not be doubled. There is such a thing as price elasticity (loss of demand with increasing price). So prices cannot be set arbitrarily without losing more than you gain with increased profit.
In any case your doubling margin with doubling price is wrong; most of that price increase would go directly to margin since the battery costs would not be nearly so much, but the sales would plummet.
Yes I know Brian, But if something is unique, a luxury item, or hard to get anywhere else it will support more margin and be more inelastic. And by including luxury items, you can get the price point anywhere you want. And since nobody else has it, e.g. 500+ mile EV range, where else can you go to buy it ?
And look at the bright side. One 200k car will be equal to five 40k cars, at 25 % profit for each. That means you could sell 1/5 th as many 200k cars still have the same profit, plus use less production resources.
It's like restaurants, you could buy a McDonald's and serve a million meals a year at less margin, or buy a five star restaurant and make the same amount of profit serving a 100,000 meals a year, with higher margin. To say your sales would plummet because of high prices is moot, and is comparing apples to oranges.
O'Reilly? Conduct a survey. How many here would have paid $200K for a 500-mi EV? The margin would be about 40%, I expect, something like $80K. But I expect only about 1/10 as many would have been sold.
Is "O'Reilly" Irish for "Oh really ?
Ask George Clooney if he would buy a 500 mi EV or 300 mi EV. Anybody who has money to burn would be an idiot to buy a lower Milage model.
There's another logic error in your statement:
"How many here would have paid $200k for a 500 mi-EV ? "
Your only surveying Tesla buyers. But this represents only one purchase group. Lets survey other groups like Bugatti , Lamborghini, & Rolls Royce etc owners. I'd say your survey results would double or triple at least.
Another untapped group are people who like EV's and didn't buy one because of range. This group then becomes purchasers at the 500 mi EV range. Let's say they are good for at least another 1 in 10 purchases at 200k.
Now let's add all the groups together.
A) 1 in ten Tesla buyers upgrade to 200k/500mi/EV
B).3 in ten 200k TM purchases come from 200k range buyers like Rolls etc.
C) 1 in ten 200k TM purchases come from upper income people waiting for this higher 500 mi, EV range.
Now add all the groups together, 1+3+1 = 4 out of ten TM sales are for the 200k//500 mi/EV, not an insignificant number. Plus your now giving me 40% margin which is even higher profits than I quoted.
Thus for every ten TM sales,
(4 TMs SOLD X 200k price = 800k) x 40% profit = 320k profit
(6 TMs SOLD X 100k price = 600k) x 25% profit = 150k profit
*This now also shows over double the profit of a double stack platform TM EV getting over 500 miles per charge.
Now let's scale up our profit results to 100,000 of Tesla EV vehicles.
The lower volume 200k TM EV =. $3,200,000,000 billion of profits
The higher volume 100k TM EV. = $1,500,000,000 billion of profits
Now let's review your fallacy, you cherry picked a subgroup for your survey, to get the result you wanted. That's like taking a wine survey in Mc Donalds asking how many people would buy a $200 bottle of wine that tasted really good. You get 1 out of ten. Now go to a fancy Napa Valley wine tasting vineyard club and ask them the same question, and you get at least 3-4 out of ten.
Basic marketing.
The $200K sales wouldn't scale, but would peak very early, probably at under 5K/yr. The capex to make them would take some time to work off, and would detract from the mass-market GenIII, which is where the real volume and money is.
In any case, the "double-thick" is never going to happen for engineering and weight reasons.
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There is a wealth of information on mining at the Auckland Archives, that stretches up to the 1970s.
There are card indexes available in the index room adjacent to the main reading room - that have reference details for each miner and mines they were associated with. Then in Miners Index Books for instance, there are alphabetically listed names of mine applications by surname. The one below is for 1965.

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Want really bad food? Go to Baton Rouge - Eaton Centre
I recently took clients to the Baton Rouge Eaton Centre. The food was inedible, the service terrible. And the manager, even more disappoiting. My customer ordered chicken fingers - how bad could they be? No taste whatsoever, veins in them (hey,at least they were real meat.. the veins proved that!) and so much tastless and greasy batter on them - yes, batter, that she did not wish to eat them. The manager said that everyone loved them - thanks for that, and for leaving them on the bill after she ate one of them and left the plate full. I was embarrased having brought us there. My meal was equally as bad - a wet (yes, wet) salad with overcooked noodles in a sugary -syrapy sauce.. gross. I too left it - not just because my customer was not eating, but becausae it too was horrible. If you chose to waste your money, head to the Baton Rouge. Otherwise, enjoy the City Grill at the Eaton Centre, or walk down to Jack Astor's on Front - the food at Jack's is ALWAYS CONSISTENT and tasty, and the City Grill has not let me down either. Lesson learned.
re: jennjen18
I ate there once. I had the ribs that they're always bragging about and they were good. The thing is, most people make good ribs. My friends both ate steaks and were quite happy. My wife was happy with her seafood whatever it was. The bottom line is, without the great wine reco from the waiter, it was an all round uneventful meal. I don't see going back.
in my opinion baton rouge should only be gotten to, if all other rest. are closed and oyu are dieing of hunger
I couldn't agree with you more. The service and food is terrible. I avoid it at all costs unless someone if adamant on going. yuck. www.mishsplayground.com
I've been to the Baton Rouge in the Eaton Centre and the one on Yonge near Sheppard. The two visits were about five years apart, and the experiences were pretty much the same: average food, indifferent service, dowdy atmosphere and a vague feeling that I could have got a much better meal somewhere else for less.
If you're looking for good quality and value, it's probably best as a rule to avoid chain restaurants, especially those in shopping malls in tourist areas. Jack Astor's is pretty mediocre, too. It's definitely worth checking the boards here regularly for recommendations for restaurants that a lot of chowhounds agree are good quality and decent value: the same names come up often for a reason. There's lots of good food in Toronto, if you know where to find it.
re: hoohaa
I second that! Also, stay away from chains in high tourist areas...Toronto's small, independant restaurants are the best!
re: starvin
If you're at the Eaton Centre, walk across the street to the Superior Restaurant. Really good food and really nice people. You'll be much happier with your food dollar.
re: hoohaa
Yup - factory food is a big risk. ironically enough.
re: hoohaa
Except Via Allegro.
Agreed. Mall restaurants are bleh. There's unfortunately a dearth of good restaurants in that area due to the touristy-ness of Eaton's I guess.
Went there for lunch and had the ribs which were dry but otherwise acceptable. It's just the price for the food was certainly not up to par and the whole place had this weird faux-upscale atmosphere.
The City Grill is nice enough a place for lunch if you must dine in the Eaton's centre.
re: EmmEff
I just ate there (Hwy 7 and East Beaver) last night and it was the worst meal i've had in my life! My wife wanted to get the ribs there, which are decent, so we decided to go. I've been to the one at the Eaton Centre (horrible) and the one on Hwy 7 and Woodbine (best location out of the bunch). I ordered the Halibut special with veggies, which I have ordered before with no complaints, and they totally messed it up. First of all the fish had at least 5 huge bones. Second it was really undercooked. It seemed like they took a frozen piece and grilled it. If I wanted raw fish, I would have got japanese food! That dish at most should've cost $10, but I paid $30. I would never, never, go back there!
I've been to the Baton Rouge in Mississauga once. Nice décor. The staff was very attentive, but in an odd way: we never had the same person visit our table twice, and instead we had about 7 different people attend to us over the course of the meal.
The food was bland beyond all belief.
Instead of freshly-grated parmesan cheese, the Caesar salad came covered with something that resembled dust. Tasted like it too. The steak, a sub-Keg affair, looked nice but was amazingly flavourless, as were the mashed potatoes.
All in all a hugely disappointing meal and a waste of money. I would never go back.
re: Mississauga Matt
In defense of Baton Rouge, they do get baby back ribs right. Okay, okay, maybe they're not the quality of ribs you'll find south of the Mason-Dixon line, blah blah blah, but they far exceed the quality of ribs you'll find at most restaurants in Toronto (assuming you like fall off the bone baby back ribs).
Stick with their strong suits, the ribs and the fries, and Baton Rouge comes through.
re: Brain of J
A friend brought me to Baton Rouge on the premise of excellent ribs. While they were quite tender and had a nice meaty texture it was just too dry, like they had just been brushed with a light coat before cooking. Dry ribs bad.
I've had the pork chop (my favorite in T.O. next to Barberian's), beans, sushi-grade tuna salad, ribs, and burgers, all have consistently been fabulous. Service, from replacing drinks before asking, to quick food delivery, has always been on par.
Baton Rouge for me has consistently been one of the best spots in downtown or North York for a solid meal from a chain restaurant. It's not haute cuisine, it's also not as good as a "small restaurant with great prices", it's the kind of place where it's big enough that you'll likely get a table quickly, have plenty of room, be served well, and be pleased with the adequate (sometimes very good) food.
I think this thread is a little bit pointless, you're preaching to the converted here. The reason people come searching on this board is to try something beyond the corporate chains.
Now in defence of Baton Rouge (haha I can't believe I just typed that), they are servicable for a chain restaurant. Certainly a lot better than the mediocre competition. I've never willingly gone there, but sometimes you have to take one for the team if a friend picks it for a celebratory gathering.
As to why people rave about it? Well simply put, it's because the competition in the chain market is so horrible. Anything that is semi average will seem like gold compared to the likes of swiss chalet and jack astor's.
re: aser
Well, I for one, have been enjoying the slagfest -- makes me feel like I'm not the only cranky person in the world. And I think there is some purpose to the discussion, because it gives you ammunition if some non-hound suggests having dinner there. I wouldn't have known just how bad it was, and might have tried it if someone I was with suggested it, but now I can say "I've heard from several people that it really ain't great" and I may wiggle out of having to eat a cruddy dinner there. In which case, I will be very thankful to Derek et al. for educating me...
re: aser
I would put Baton Rouge in the same class of restaurants as any of these chains, anyways. Baton Rouge, Jack Astor's, Casey's, Kelsey's, Milestone's - they're all the same restaurant with different names. Just uninspired bar and grills for the masses that want to spend $25 on a quick dinner. Sometimes you need a place like that.
re: gps_shag
You have summed it up perfectly. I went to Baton Rouge in Kanata about 3 weeks ago just before a Senators game. A client was paying so I couldn't grumble, but it was pretty uninspiring. The same client took me to a Baton Rouge in Anjou, QC....can you guess that the client likes Baton Rouge.
IMHO, Baton Rouge does not give value for money food wise. The surroundings are quite nice (although it can be quite noisy), but the cost of the entrees is quite high for what you get.
Interestingly enough, I went to Baton Rouge the other night to get something to go. I had the ribs and I ordered the Chicken Fingers for my wife. She really liked the chicken fingers with their tempura like batter. I have had the ribs before and I find them fine except for the sauce is a little too sweet for me. They also make a pretty good burger.
While I would never rave about Baton Rouge as a place to go I also wouldn't compare them unfavourably to a Jack Astors which I consider to be in a completely different category a couple of rungs lower on the ladder.
I too, will step in and defend baton rouge because they do have decent ribs for decent price, which are far and few in TO...maybe that will be my new thread....stay tuned....
I agree with your overall assessment. I should have known that anyone who named a restaurant Baton Rouge, wouldn't know much about cooking. Baton Rouge is an industry/commercial city that has no particular tradition of or connection to good food. It bears no resemblence to New Orleans - before or after the flood.
Laval. Which is where it started.
I agree Davwud that the best thing you can do for food at the Eaton Centre is leave. Superior may not be a 'Hound destination, but it certainly hits the spot when you're out shopping. I find the their wine list superb. It did, in fact, take a Wine Spectator award in 2005.
That said, if my friends said let's go to Baton Rouge I wouldn't argue with them. Sometimes speed & convenience are best. The food is at least servicable. And, hey, you get to skip the (god forbid) food court.
I find this thread quite suprising-as in Montreal they have several locations and are in fact quite popular due to their consistent quality food-not my choice for a foodie night out but ihave never had a bad meal there and they certainly are better than many chain restos-a la Kelseys etc..
I would compare them to an Earls from out West
re: montreal traveller
Fully agree!
re: montreal traveller
I must disagree. I do not find them especially consistent and I have never eaten anything there that I would order a second time. Yes, they are better than Kelsey's, but that's not saying much. Looking at chain restaurants, Milestones (same owners as Kelsey's, Cara; prices more similar to Baton Rouge) is MUCH better than Baton Rouge.
re: embee
Have to agree with embee - having been forced to eat at the Baton Rouge twice I find Milestone's a far more palatable experience (not to say I would choose either to go to).
Everything at the Baton is so heavy and lacking in flavor - Milestone's executes somewhat better and has a little more variety too.
I remember the first time I ate at a Baton Rouge. My bf & I were walking along near the Bell Centre in Montreal and were quite hungry. It looked inviting enough until we sat down. All we could think is 'Holy Keg'. We ate and vowed never again. Friends have managed to drag me into the Eaton Centre location since. I find them fully consistent in their mediocrity. However, complaining chains aren't haute cuisine is like complaining Jack Black doesn't make art films. It just ain't what you go for.
If you think City Grill and Jack Astor's is good food, please get out more and visit independant restaurants.
Independants are no guarantee of quality either. There are plenty of lukewarm to downright awful reviews of independant restaurants on this board. Look no further than the recent Winterlicious write-ups. As for Baton Rouge, you'll be hard pressed to find an independant restaurant in Toronto that serves up a better rack of baby backs ribs.
I had dinner at Baton Rouge last week. The ribs, as usual, were excellent. They didn't give your jaw a workout (if you want that kind, feel free to visit Barberian's and pay an extra $5.75 for the privilege), the meat just fell off the bone with just the slightest prod of the fork. Great shoestring fries, fresh coleslaw and unlimited refills on soft drinks. Price for entree? $23.00. The service? We had a reservation for 8 PM. The restaurant was buzzing with guests, but we were seated immediately without fuss. The service? We were served by a very pleasant young woman. She was polite and efficient and we never felt rushed. Our food came in a timely manner and it was the right temperature. The bill arrived; it was correct. What more could we ask for?
Some chains do get it right. Baton Rouge is one of them.
re: Brain of J
You are 100% correct with your assessment...providing you love your ribs cooked they way they cook them. Personally I don't. I would spend 10.00 more for barberians.
My example is that I think Canyon Creek makes an award-winning double pork chop served medium. It to me is awesome. Althought the sides are all lacking.
re: Brain of J
Quite a few people seemed to find the ribs enjoyable but both times I went (maybe 3-4 months ago) they were so incredibly dry I found them almost hard to eat. The sauce was also very meager (just some remaining brushed on).
re: Brain of J
BR ribs don't impress me at all. They taste the exact same as Swiss Chalet's but with a different sauce.
In fact, I'm starting to get the impression that all BB ribs are pretty generic except for the sauce. I much prefer the side ribs. They seem to be able to absorb the flavour of however they're being cooked without destroying the pig flavour.
We ate there last night and got blown off by one manager and insulted by the other. The tenderloin steak was not trimmed of silverskin (was a weird half-moon-shaped cut from the chateaubriand portion of the tenderloin, not the filet mignon ordered) which got stuck in my teeth, before I separated another ounce or so from the steak. They didn't offer to do anything for us, and when I told the senior manager I'm a chef, he offered to let me work in the "dish pit" ha, ha. (My wife's tuna steak was actually quite nice.)
re: chef leone
Friends of mine went there in the summer and stated they would never ever ever go back.
It seems with this restaurant they go through staff like crazy, so I would have to say that 'consistency' probably depends on which nights you are there, who is Managing, who is in the kitchen.
This place has been talked about before on these boards, both good and bad.
Seems like it is a hit or miss!
re: NoFixedAddress
Seems to be a lot more miss than hit.
My first visit to Baton Rouge was at Yonge and Sheppard. Since then, I never go to any of the Baton Rouge locations. I ordered SALAD and it's really hard to mess up with the salad. My caesar salad came DRENCHED in the dressing, with really dry grilled chicken breast it was just unpleasant to eat. There was nothing to enjoy really.
Just wanted to share my awful one time experience at Baton Rouge.
I've been there 3 times (never by choice). The first I had the ribs, and they were tasty (I like mine better) Another time, I was given a free dinner there by a boss. I got one of their steaks and while it wasn't top 5 of steaks I've had in a restaurant, it was pretty good. Cooked rare, as asked. The service was really good (our female server told us a couple of the dirtiest jokes I've ever heard). I've been there once since (when a long lost friend insisted on the location) and had the burger, which was pretty good too.
I'm not rushing back there but I think there's much worse, even on Yonge St.
re: air621
Really dirty jokes are considered part of really good service? Was this an all female group or an all male group? Sounds even less appealing than the food!!!!!
re: Leslieville
It was a pretty casual night. My wife and I had been out at the Beaches Jazz festival drinking in the sun all day. We decided to go in and use the free dinner because we were hungry and happened to be in the area. We were...a little tipsy. Probably a bit loud. She read the mood well. Again, I wouldn't go back there by choice, but it certainly has never been as bad for me as some describe.
I just went this evening with friends and it is indeed a huge waist of time and an even larger waist of money. Why this place is always packed is beyond me. It's unbelievably expensive with lousy food and crap service. For one, the menu is extremely confusing and you don't know if the dishes come with one side dish or two. If you mistakenly order two like I did you are not told that extra charges will apply. Some items like the martinis are not even priced. Apparently we are supposed to guess.
Secondly, any little add-ons are ridiculous over priced, and again, they don't tell you that. I got charged $3 for a tiny thing of cravy. Had I know I would have gladly used ketchup! Then there's the food. Shredded cardboard would have tasted better. My friends and I ordered burgers/sandwiches, which is hard to screw up, yet these were dry and tasteless. I could not even tell there was bacon on my burger. One of my friends said hers was very tough, yet it was a veggie sandwich!
Thirdly, our server was very nice, but incompetent. When I asked what the sugar code was to a particular wine she looked at me like I had a third eye. She told me she'd go ask and returned with a sample of her recommendation. While the wine was very good, she still had no idea what the sugar code was. Anyone serving food and alcohol should be educated in wines and spirits!
Lastly, after paying our obscenely overpriced bill I asked to see the manager. I voiced my concerns and explained my feedback on the card. Not surprising, he was completely useless. I had clearly marked on the feedback form that we would not return and instead of making things right he simply asked if he could keep the card and also asked who our server was. He was more concerned with disciplining his staff instead of making the customer happy. He never apologized, empathized or even offered us a free dessert. Pathetic management skills to go with a pathetic restaurant. Unless you are seconds away from dying of starvation avoid this place at all cost!
re: Penguin_Lani
People educated about serving wine don't care about the "sugar code". That's just an lcbo thing. It doesn't matter what "sugar code" a wine has if it's balanced by acidity. You can have a wine with a high sugar code and because it's braced by good acidity, still won't taste over-sweet or sugary. Balance is the key.
A good server would have been able to give you a sense of how dry a wine would be or how it might pair with your food choices, but I would never ask nor expect to be told about "sugar code". So I think you were a bit harsh on your server in that regard.
re: JamieK
I would agree with you JamieK...in a place like Baton Rouge I would expect my server to describe a wine as 'dry' or 'sweet'...but not sugar codes..
re: JamieK
Ditto. No one outside of Ontario has any clue what a "sugar code" is. It's solely an artifact of the LCBO, and I wouldn't expect my server to know how the LCBO rates the sweetness of a wine..
re: Penguin_Lani
While I won't tout the culinary efforts of BR......this attitude is exemplary of this site! Hence the reason why it makes it so great. There is worse than BR - but the comments make it worth coming back too! Sugar code at BR? Hahahahahahaha! That comments is so sweet it makes diabetics shudder!
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Workstation from the Krome series by Korg
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Korg Krome 73 : sw80's user review
"Needs sampling "
The Krome is a 73 key workstation that has over 600 built in sounds and over 600 drum grooves. One of the reasons that I was attracted to this keyboard after playing around with it for hours at Guitar Center was the arps. There are over 900 different arps and all of them are very good, even better than they are on my Motif and Fantom. I have been a Triton user for many years, and I didn't think that the Krome would be better than the Triton series but it is to me.
Using this keyboard could take a little bit of learning because of its layout and in depth features, but it comes with a well written manual to help with the learning curve. The screen on the Krome is not full color but it is easily readable and it is the perfect sizes to see what you are doing and presets you are working with.
The sounds are good, warm and full. If you want to add some effects I do recommend doing that because some of the sounds are pretty dry so it is good to breathe some life into them with reverb. The Krome does come with a plug-in editor as well as MIDI in and MIDI out. There are no digital inputs or outputs on this workstation.
Overall Opinion
There are 193 effects ready to be used on all 640 sounds. This workstation has given me plenty of sounds to play with but unfortunately making them more into my "own" sound is not as easy as it was on the Korg Triton or Motif boards. Also, another feature that I think they should have added is sampling, you cannot sample on this keyboard. The price is decent but I feel like there should be a little more, or maybe a few more features to work with at this price.


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Just how private should your child's school records be?
Students and parents in Cunningham are upset after a school district investigation found out a sheriff's deputy got a hold of student information without permission.
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Hermanson has heard the rumors about a sheriff's deputy supposedly getting the private information from a school secretary.
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"The school says a list of names and dates of birth dates of high school students was generated on school computers but, any dissemination of that list was without permission of the administration or the USD 332 Board of Education.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's air force chief says that military radar indicated the missing Boeing 777 jet may have turned back, but declined to give further details on how far the plane may have veered off course.
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Dow AgroSciences announced last week it has picked up registrations for aerial use of Prestige XC, Attain XC and OcTTain XL, all of which are approved for sale for use only in the Prairie provinces and B.C. Peace River region.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — While the Vancouver Olympics aren't finished, the medal races are — and in spectacular fashion for North Americans.
WHISTLER, British Columbia — With one more perfect run down sliding's most difficult track, Steven Holcomb drove USA-1 to the Olympic gold medal in four-man bobsledding on Saturday, ending a 62-year drought for the Americans in the event.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Apolo Anton Ohno has been disqualified in the 500-meter short track speedskating final, apparently for causing a crash in the last turn.
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From around 1954, somewhere in New England, comes this unlabeled slide in our "Linda" series of Kodachromes found on eBay. The weather is crisp and so are the apples! View full size.
With those saturated colors, this easily could be on the set of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Trouble With Harry."
First they made us pick 'em and now we have to eat 'em too.
The little girl in the wheelbarrow seems to be enjoying her apples.
In 1954, I was 6 years old when I went apple picking up near Rome, New York. Apple picking in the fall became a yearly ritual for my two daughters, and now, being a grandfather, I revel in my annual fall apple/pumpkin picking trips with my two granddaughters.
Maybe that's how the expression "American as apple pie" got started.
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It's the National Heroes' Day in Indonesia today, and I would like to talk about how we are all forgetting to be our own heroes sometimes. Of course, before all that, I would like to say my appreciation and gratefulness to all the people who heroically made Indonesia such a country that we have today. It's not perfect, definitely, but it's here, it's incredibly beautiful, and it's ours. Thank you, national heroes.
Anyway! You know how life sucks? Yeah, it's never a perfect ride. From day one of our lives, just by knowing our genitals, people have assumed the kind of lives we will be living. Oh that baby has a weenie so it's gonna be a guy who's physically really strong and works for the military! Oh that baby doesn't have a weenie so it's gonna be a girl who is going to be really gentle and a great mother! Don't even think about the possibility of them having a gender not conforming to their biological sex, it's not normal and it's not gonna happen. And DEAR LORD of course they're not gonna be gay, that's wrong!
Ooh gosh okay, that's probably a bit too much to start this posting with, but please bear with me for a bit.
We live in a world where there are norms in the society that just kind of predict how everyone's life is going to be. When we finally find ourselves and realize that we are way more than just rules and regulations, they are going to look at us weird. Judgements are going to be everywhere and according to different standards that they have. Also, people are going to think that they are right because they know better, okay, you just shut up and do what they tell you to.
Not everybody is going to be like that, of course. I think more people of the younger generations have started to think clearly and see common sense. We have started to see the differences as just differences and not abnormalities, and accepted them, so it's going to be a bit more bearable after this. But still, life just has to suck sometimes in definition, and what we can do is we can be our own heroes.
Now, don't get this illusion that I know everything there is in life and I can dictate to you what it means to be your own hero, because I don't, and I can't. What I can tell you is that I think by holding on and staying strong through whatever is happening in your life right now, you are doing it perfectly: being your own hero. I understand that this ride called life is not smooth, and sometimes we just feel like stopping.
But you know what? We're here! We're still here and we're fighting!
We have made mistakes. We have hurt people. People have made mistakes and they, too, have hurt us. Do we want this cycle to destroy us? No, we don't. We want to learn from what has happened and become a better person. And for that, we are being heroes! I think we are doing awesome for having gone through a lot of things and still being here and seeing what today has got in store for us. I think we are fabulous for not giving up.
There are times that may make us feel like "Oh, this is too hard, I don't know why I'm even bothering any more." Don't worry, I get that. But I also know that there are people out there who care about us. Try talking to our parents about what's bothering us, or friends, or family members. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness, my friends: it's a sign of strength. We don't have to go through this thing called life alone because nobody can do that. Also, we're not alone! It may be a bit hard to believe right now if we're in a really tricky situation, but try to remember. There's gotta be someone who cares (there is).
But when no one's available, hey, no worries. There are wonderful people who will be there for us. Try befrienders.org for instance, they can be contacted through emails and phone calls, and we can even set up appointments for face-to-face meetings. They have helped me a lot, and I'm sure they can do the same for you. There are also other services that are available in your regions, look it up. We are not alone, and we can do this life thing brilliantly!
Okay, I hope this post isn't as messy as it seems. But just remember to be your own hero, okay? We are all here right now, and we're great. Also, there's a quote by John Lennon that says "Everything is gonna be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end." And you know what, I think it's totally true. Congratulations on still being here in this moment, you have done well. Good luck and have fun for the rest of the ride! We can do this!
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October 9, 2013 § 1 Comment
I wrote a comment here:
"I got into Free! expecting crack borderline gay stories of beautiful men in a gorgeously drawn world, and as you said, I was caught off guard by its story. And its animation. And its thorough and accurate swimming movements (apparently. A lot of swimmers on Tumblr confirmed it haha). AND I still get the fanservice I want. It's delicious.
As for Attack on Titan, I agree with a lot of people that the anime is much more beautiful and mainstream than the manga. I watch and read, and I have noticed several differences that others had before me that can change the nature of characters' personalities, or situations, or you know, stuff like that that I don't really know how to explain. The art of the manga is crude, but I prefer the emotions conveyed in the manga rather than the anime. It is still a beautiful anime though. Especially the fights and scenery.
I haven't watched Kill la Kill yet, but I have watched Kyoukai no Kanata and I'm quite looking forward to the second episode. It is as you said: classic KyoAni."
I still want to add two anime that leave big impressions for me from last year and earlier this year: Shinsekai Yori and Aku no Hana.
Both are dark, psychological anime but with different settings. Shinsekai Yori is set in the future where humans have this supernatural power that differs from one person to another, which makes them seen as gods by the monster rats who live in colonies. The first few episodes made me think that this anime is about friendship, but OOOHHH it was much more than that. It is about human nature, power, greed, morals, and agh so much more, so much more. Not to mention the amazing soundtracks.
Aku no Hana is about three high school students: the boy, the girl he likes, and the girl who messes up with his mind. I say that this anime is a bit disturbing and sometimes I got very uncomfortable watching it but it's so good that I continued watching. The thing that makes this anime very different from the rest, though, is the graphics. It is drawn using the rotoscoping method where actors will act the scenes and then the animators will draw them on top of the scenes. I suck at explaining stuff so please just go on Wikipedia. This method makes this anime look really different and unique that make many people I know drop it off because for them it's too weird. I say they're missing out on a completely sick story with awesome opening tracks. The ending theme is just creepy.
About Insurgent
October 4, 2013 § Leave a comment
I finished reading Insurgent with abundant amount of love for it, but when I read the reviews I could see a lot of hate. Which is fine, of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinions on how good/bad a book is, but let me just say mine a little bit, over here. (Also if you have not read Insurgent and/or Divergent, I suggest you look elsewhere.)
- Tris and Four – Now, now. I'm sure we were all very in love with their romance in Divergent, because there was a lot of fluff (which is good! Fluff heals the soul. I love fluff). But when we get into Insurgent, where everything is just chaos and death and decisions that have to be made quite hastily and often end badly, we can't have two teenagers still insanely crazy for each other, no. There are events in their lives that make it difficult for them to trust each other as easily as before, and don't you think that is realistic? Because I do. I also think that this is necessary in order for them and their relationship to mature. The development of Tris in this book is the biggest factor on why I gave it 5/5. Tris is able to recognize that she is her own self and therefore she makes her own decisions. I admire this girl!
- Factions and Divergence – The idea of human beings being divided into different and very distinct parts of society based on their dominant personality traits does seem a bit far-fetched, doesn't it? But let me remind you that this is a dystopian fiction work, in which it has been this way for a long time. People have grown more accustomed to this system, to the point where they have stereotypes about each other and grow affiliation and distaste on each other. This is how this world works. This particular world. Even if it seems a little illogical in our world, it's not so in this world. Hence why Divergents are special: because they don't succumb to the one-dominant-trait-per-faction thing. Even if this is normal in our world, again, it is not so in their world.
The pacing, the exploration of the world, the development (or lack of it) of minor characters, and other stuff work differently in each reader's minds. Some like them, some don't: okay. These two points were just opinions I wanted to share.
September 15, 2013 § Leave a comment
I'm so done with people.
Stop saying destructive stuff. Saying "come on, it's just a joke" doesn't mean the damage hasn't been done.
You have NO IDEA what goes on in my head.
If you have nothing nice to say–shut up.
Teach me how to believe.
September 14, 2013 § Leave a comment
Go on the "suicide" tag on Tumblr, I dare you. Go right now.
These people seek help, they need attention and love. Some people respond with "you attention whore", which is crazy and cruel. OF COURSE they seek attention, that's what they need! As if you can live while thinking that people don't notice you, that they don't care, that they don't really need you. Why would you do that? Why would you tell someone they're worthless? It's hard enough as it is to keep living. Have you never thought about how your simple bullying could really end up in someone taking away their own life? Murderer.
There are also responses that sound like, "oh honey, come and talk to me. I'll be here for you." I'm sure the intention is good. I've been there before. I've sent messages saying "please don't end your life, you are beautiful, you are important, you are worth it all." Now I realize that they are not more than mere lies, are they? I've never met these people, I don't know what they look like, I have no idea what kind of people they are except for their depression… Did I do that for my own satisfaction? To know that, oh, at least I tried, you know? At least I told them that dying is bad. I'm a good person this way.
Well can they believe me? I know nothing of what they've gone through. And to their knowledge, my life is just this happy bubble and colorful rainbows. What do I possibly know? If I say I understand how they feel, of course they will snort at me. Hah! You know nothing of my pain! Which is true. I cannot possibly understand their pain.
I've seen messages that say "you are beautiful, you are not alone, you are irreplaceable." But this is a bit hard to believe. I don't feel beautiful, there's no one here for me, and honestly, I think people in my life don't really need me. How do I make people believe that their thinking of ending their life is a mistake when I can't make them believe that they are wanted and loved? I want to stop saying vague things like "life will get better" because they've probably heard this a million times and felt no changes in their lives. WHEN will life get better? HOW? I've done what I can. Now I just want to end this pain.
I can't stop thinking about this.
Wow, it's hard being alone.
September 14, 2013 § Leave a comment
Okay, it's 3:12AM and I've just had horrible thoughts these past few days and I'm going to try working it out by typing it here. I'm aware that once I hit "publish" practically the whole world has access to this post but right now I'm just going to do it. I think I need this.
So as much as I hate admitting this, I think right now I'm at a vulnerable state in which I view myself as someone not worth the time and interaction. No seriously, all I think about is how bad my life is when obviously other people have it rougher than me. I can still eat, I am pursuing a higher level education, I'm just… I'm so blessed, okay? But somehow it's still not enough for me. It's driving me crazy thinking how much I'm behaving like an ungrateful bastard but it's me. It's me. I basically think I am the main character of a story that is my life and everyone in the world needs to care for me.
But they don't, okay, they have their own problems. Someone's dog is pissing all over their furniture. Someone's boyfriend is sleeping with ten other girls and probably three other guys. Someone's mom just passed away. Someone's house is being burned. Someone's country is at war.
Still, though, it will be nice to know that someone cares about me. Don't get me wrong–I have friends, wonderful ones. But we don't come from the same background and we enjoy different things and I just can't be with them 24/7, okay. They have their own lives and they have other friends that are not me. BUT I'M LONELY.
I am suddenly so much aware that nobody in this world, ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, will choose me as their first priority. Wow. I understand that that is something that I can't get from casual friends or even family, but I feel like I need someone to be there for me just to listen to me whenever I want. I know I'm as important as everybody else in the world, but somehow I need someone to remind me of that because right now I just don't believe it. I hate how weak I get whenever I think like this.
People tell me many things about what they think of me, but somehow I just absorb the negative ones. I need to lose weight, I need to freaking fix this acne-invested face UGH GROSS, I'm super short have I tried drinking something wonderful called milk?????? WOW I KNOW I'M NOT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PERSON, and I know I'm not the most hardworking person, and I know I haven't made the slightest change in the world… But.
I hate myself right now gosh. I'm so sorry for existing.
September 4, 2013 § Leave a comment
It's getting harder and harder to believe that I actually deserve what I want, what I see other people have. It's hard to believe in myself when I'm easily dismissed, understanding that I am perfectly replaceable because there are THOUSANDS of other people better than me.
Just, stop.
Don't tell me I deserve better, don't tell me it will come, don't tell me I'm just not aware of it yet. I DON'T HAVE IT. OKAY? DON'T LET ME BELIEVE IN SOMETHING I CAN'T HAVE.


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Samsung has blamed confusion, price and a lack of demand for its decision not to launch its Ativ Tab Windows RT tablet in the U.S.
Speaking at CNET and International CES, Samsung executive Mike Abary confirmed the news and explained how Samsung came to the decision.
"When we did some tests and studies on how we could go to market with a Windows RT device, we determined there was a lot of heavy lifting we still needed to do to educate the customer on what Windows RT was," said Abary.
"And that heavy lifting was going to require pretty heavy investment. When we added those two things up, the investments necessary to educate the consumer on the difference between RT and Windows 8, plus the modest feedback that we got regarding how successful could this be at retail from our retail partners, we decided maybe we ought to wait."
The Samsung executive added that high price was another issue, but didn't rule out the Qualcomm-based 10.1-inch Windows RT tablet coming back to the U.S. at some point in the future.
The good news is that this news looks unlikely to affect Samsung's Intel-powered Windows 8 tablets, with the Ativ Smart PC available across AT&T stores since November last year.


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Definitions for wastingˈweɪ stɪŋ
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word wasting
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wast•ingˈweɪ stɪŋ(adj.)
gradually reducing the fullness and strength of the body:
a wasting disease.
laying waste; devastating:
a wasting war.
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cachexia, cachexy, wasting(noun)
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
atrophy, wasting, wasting away(noun)
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Referring to something that cause a waste, particularly a wasting disease which causes pronounced loss of body mass.
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causing waste; also, undergoing waste; diminishing; as, a wasting disease; a wasting fortune
In medicine, wasting, also known as wasting syndrome, refers to the process by which a debilitating disease causes muscle and fat tissue to "waste" away. Wasting is sometimes referred to as "acute malnutrition" because it is believed that episodes of wasting have a short duration, in contrast to stunting, which is regarded as chronic malnutrition. According to the latest UN estimates, an estimated 52 million children under 5 years of age, or 8%, were wasted in 2011. The vast majority, about 70%, of the world's wasted children live in Asia, most in South-Central Asia.
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ALBANY, N.Y. – New legislation was signed into law Monday to combat the state's heroin epidemic.
The new laws provide funds for law enforcement, education and treatment. It also includes funds for treatment programs and promises to reform how insurance companies evaluate addicts.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple said the new laws are what they've been hoping for.
"This isn't something we can do on a county level," he said. "This isn't something we can do on a local level. We've been screaming for help, and I applaud the state for getting involved."
Apple said his calls for help have been answered.
"We've been saying from the get-go we need more education, and we need more availability for treatment," he said.
The legislation included eleven bills aimed to improve treatment, combat distribution, educate the public, and provide relief to families dealing with heroin addiction.
"We are so lax in treatment it's not even funny," Apple said. "Dozens and dozens, if not hundreds, of parents who have lost kids, whose children have overdosed over the last course of the year, the numbers are astronomically high."
Apple said one of his own employees was turned down from a treatment facility.
"The treatment facility was like, 'Well, his insurance doesn't cover that,'" he explained. "That's an issue."
The new laws require people get expedited treatment while their appeals are pending and requires insurers to use state recognized, evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical criteria.
"It should not come down to how wealthy you are or what insurance you have to get treatment," Apple said. "You need treatment."
Apple also said heroin use does not equal jail time.
"These people don't belong in jail," he said. "Get them the treatment they need."
Apple said heroin abuse is a problem that's only getting worse.
"There's young kids doing this," he said. "This is in fact a disease that has gotten out of control."
But Apple is concerned about the state's ability to follow through.
"To get the laws is one thing," he said. "To follow through with them and to make it happen is another."
The sheriff applauded the state for taking action, but he believes people need to continue to pressure their elected leaders to make sure the programs and funding are going to those in need.
"I'm also glad that our constituency out there has pushed the state electives into doing this because that's how we got here today," he said.
The new laws also add 100 state troopers to help the state fight heroin as well as make the penalties more severe for those caught trafficking it.
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Looking for a Pasadena-area bakery for a kid's b-day cake
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- Jojo Bruin Aug 14, 2007 11:49 AM
I've seen the raves for Hansens and other westside places, but would prefer not to trek that far. I know there are great cupcake places around here, but hoped someone could make a more specific recommendation for a bakery to do a specialty/theme birthday cake. Thanks!
Patticakes is on the border of Pasadena/Altadena, and I've heard their stuff is very good.
Also, there is a bakery next to Bulgarini gelatto but the name escapes me at the moment.
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The bakery by Bulgarini:
Pastries by Nancy
761 E Altadena Dr
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9839
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i've ordered cakes from NANCY'S for years and i must say that after nancy sold, it's just not the same.
ordered a FINDING NEMO cake with an upcharge of $20 for the FINDING NEMO theme for my nephew's b-day party. friend was kind enough to pick it up for me. arrived at 3pm to find the doors locked and another customer already waiting 45 min outside for a wedding cake. called the phone # which went to the new owner's cell. he had to deliver a cake and would be there in 10 min. he said. my friend said it was more like an hour. opened the fridge to look at the cake and no FINDING NEMO, no fish, no anything. just a cake with the background of the ocean. called early the next morning (party was 50 min. away at 11am) and he said to bring the cake in at 8am. waited for his head baker who did not arrive until 9:30am. she took the cake back and returned with a plastic bag of non-Nemo fish and told me although he took the order for the cake he never ordered the Nemo kit and all she had were these other fish. arrghhh! she also whispered to me never to order the cake through him to ask for her first. he refused to refund me the $20 and the baker tried to sneak me a $5 from her purse!
went to RALPHS and explained my situation. they were happy to give me a NEMO kit for $3. but there was no screen on the cake as promised, etc.
i cannot recommend NANCY'S. it was a total disaster. i'm sorry she sold the business. PATTICAKES is really hit or miss.
I love Ruby Bakery's (in Eagle Rock) whipped cream & strawberry cake (they are known for this). They also have several theme cakes on their walls and I think they also have a book of items they can do. They are pretty inexpensive compared to other bakeries - cash only. 1/2 sheet (whipped cream & strawberry - feeds 40-50) is $40; whole $78.
Ruby Bakery
5042 Eagle Rock Blvd. (just south of Colorado Blvd. on East side of street)
(323) 259-9052
Open 7 days a week
you could try the Cakery Bakery in La Canada ...my friend used them for her 7 year old daughter's birthday cake. Quality of the cake and icing was adequate - it was more about the decorating.
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We got our wedding cake from cakery bakery, and it was absolutely fantastic, so good in fact that we got our daughter's b-day cake from there as well. I'd recommend this place in a heartbeat.
I've also been pleased with cakes from Federico's bakery in Pasadena (Colorado & Allen), but Cakery Bakery was substantially better.
I have had the cupcakes from Violets on Holly street and they're are great. One of my son's friends had a birthday cake from there (I did not try it) and it was made to look like a roller coaster ride. It was incredible to look at!
I recommend this hole in the wall place called Pasteleria Miriams. It's an amazing find in a not so great area. They make the best tres leches i've ever tasted. Prices are amazing and they do a variety of decorations.
1274 N. Lake, 626-797-4948
My Son just got a chocolate cake from Costso but had them put the Carrot Cake topping on it. The result was all those rows of carrots, but then he added some farm equipment and a toy John Deere farm tractor on top (Guess what the theme of the party was) and the result was picture perfect.
Anyway,if you are unable to create something then maybe contact Porto's to see what they might do for you. Very good cake and good prices. It is well worth the trip to see the cakes and get some Potato balls. At the Glendale location I noticed a second floor with some party supplies but I have never went up there – too busy eating.


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WASHINGTON -- If you didn't make it to the 150th anniversary Civil War ceremonies in Manassas, here's a second chance to get a taste of living history.
This weekend is the 11th annual Civil War Encampment Weekend at the Sully historic site in Chantilly, Va.
Events include live music and a fashion show, in addition to battles and field tours.
"We have both the Confederate and the federal troops here with cavalry, artillery and infantry and civilian activities, so we've got a lot going for everybody," Sully events and marketing coordinator Barb Ziman said.
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was among the re-enactors on hand at Saturday's event.
The Civil War buff frequents the fields to revisit both his family's, and the nation's, history. His uncle was Richard Bland Lee, who owned the Scully house and was northern Virginia's first congressman.
On another part of the field, a re-enactor portraying Confederate Gen. Samuel Cooper was giving a tour of his tent area.
"We're in the field. This is how they lived back in 1861," he said.
A woman from Centreville, Va. said it took eight years to finally get here with her two kids, an 11 year-old daughter and nine year-old son.
"My point of coming was to see some history in action," she said.
Although no great Civil War battle was fought here, Ziman says there was plenty of action. Next year, Sully will mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with the battle of Ox Hill, "Fairfax County's signature battle that began in September 1862," she said.
Sunday's hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets start at $8.
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October 9, 2012
STV acquired ARCHITECTURE/vbn (VBN), an award-winning architectural design firm based in Oakland, Calif. VBN will be integrated into STV's West Coast operations.
"VBN's talented employees share our commitment to excellence," said Dominick M. Servedio, PE, STV executive chairman. "We have known this firm for many years, and have always been impressed with their portfolio of work. I am excited to welcome VBN into STV's family."
Founded in 1958, VBN serves education, transportation, government and commercial clients, and has extensive experience in the design of transit facilities. They bring an established and highly-regarded presence in Northern California to STV. The firm is also a registered green business.
"STV and VBN have been working together to seamlessly integrate our corporate cultures," said Milo E. Riverso, Ph.D., P.E., CEO and president of STV. "This is a great match. VBN's excellent skill set strengthens STV's services, so we can better serve our existing clients in the Western region."
VBN's work encompasses large- and small-scale projects, consisting of intermodal terminals, bus facilities, light rail, rail stations and transit centers. VBN's notable projects in these areas include the Millbrae Station for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) System; the Transit Mall Station for Long Beach Transit; the Richmond Intermodal Station for the Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee; and multiple stations for the California High Speed Rail project, including three stations from Fresno to Bakersfield.
Eli Naor, AIA, who was one of the principals at VBN, is joining STV at a vice president and will head the California Facilities group.
Rob Barthelman, AIA, also a principal with VBN, will join STV as a VP. He will lead STV's West Coast education market, continuing the innovative excellence his team has brought to the education market in Northern California.
STV is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012. Since its earliest predecessor firm opened its doors in 1912, the firm has grown to become a leader in providing architectural, engineering, planning, environmental and construction management services for buildings and facilities, transportation systems, energy and infrastructure.
STV is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey. STV is 100 percent employee-owned. For more information, visit the company's website at www.stvinc.com or follow @STVGroup on Twitter.
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Today's Name Day is
Swedes like to celebrate. So with a Name Day Calendar you can celebrate not only your "birth" day but your "name" day as well! Extra coffee and cake for you on your name's day! Today there are so many new names that a name's day calendar can't possibly list all the names. The traditional names listed here reflect old Norse culture as well as earlier influences of Christianity. If you know anyone with a name similar to one listed here, surprise them with a "happy name's day" greeting or sing them "Happy Birthday" in Swedish (Ja, må du leva)! I know no one with these names.
Today I am thankful for:
Thought for today: "The brain gives the heart its sight. The heart gives the brain its vision." - Kall
Strange Fact of the Day: The sun's light takes only 8 minutes to reach earth. That's 186,262 miles per second.
I had a better nite, sort of. Much less coughing. I swear I never slept at all, but Willie says I did. I had terrible nightmares over & over. And when I napped this morning, they came back. I think my cold is better. I think. Still really tired.
It did not get so cold last nite. Only down to 30 here. And it started snowing around suppertime with a second snow after midnite. We had maybe an inch or so. Very pretty early this morning. I got one nice photo when I was first up that is here. I just get so chilled when I go out I avoid it.
Willie came home this noon with groceries. Ah, what an angel!! I was out of soda. And Jenn told me to brew up some tea with honey & thyme to help my lungs. I will do that soon.
Just more resting today. I may tackle the kitchen sink if I can sit to do it. Any exertion really takes the soup outta me.
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Dancing with the Stars 17 Cast Revealed – Video
The Dancing with the Stars Season 17 cast (and partners) have been revealed! Woohoo! Corbin Bleu!
The new season premiers September 16, 2013 on ABC.
So happy that some of the DWTS "troupe" members have been elevated to partners this season.
I'm rooting for Corbin Bleu, Snooki, Bill Nye and of course Valerie Harper.
I guess Christina Milian will no longer be appearing on NBC's The Voice since she'll be dancing on ABC. I wonder if The Voice will still have a "social correspondent" this season.
Also: Witney Carson and Lindsey Arnold from So You Think You Can Dance are now part of the DWTS Troupe! SYTYCD makes stars!
Dancing with the Stars 17 Cast
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Sasha Farber
Keyshawn Johnson and Sharna Burgess
Valerie Harper and Tristan MacManus
Brant Daugherty and Peta Murgatroyd
Christina Milian and Mark Ballas
Bill Nye and Tyne Stecklein
Elizabeth Berkley Lauren and Val Chmerkovskiy
Corbin Bleu and Karina Smirnoff
Amber Riley and Derek Hough
Bill Engvall and Emma Slater
Jack Osbourne and Cheryl Burke
Leah Remini and Tony Dovolani
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Go Keyshawn!!
Ratings have been slipping, and this is the best they can do? Bye, bye DWTS!
Noel Kahn from PLL is on Dancing with the Stars?! Ha!
Wow. I really only recognized Bill Nye and the Glee chick from the picture.
Gonna assume a Corbin Bleu, Christian Milan, and one person I don't know finale.
This maybe the first time i actually watch and i never really cared for this show
I thought John Stamos was in this season
@JoeTranch hahah right?? wth