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Alternative living spaces have grown in popularity in recent years. Some say the recession and tough economic times had a lot to do with this new found appreciation for the "less is more" mentality; regardless of the causes, the fact is, more of us are simply looking for ways to downsize. Our priorities appear to be shifting and with the many changes in society, it makes perfect sense these days that many are converting their eco garden shed into a cozy cottage apartment.
We'll explore some of the incredible ways average folks are creating extraordinary living quarters, via their environmentally safe buildings, without investing a lot of money. First, though, let's take a look at what might be driving these new mindsets.
The recession is the most obvious answer. The job losses, foreclosures and heavy financial burdens in recent years has limited many Americans' options. Not only that, but there are parents whose college students are returning home either after dropping out for a semester or graduating, only to learn the job market is challenging. Mom and Dad want to assist Jr., but both recognize the need for privacy and a small apartment on their property is just what's needed for both Mom's nerves and Jr's sense of pride. These are probably two of the biggest factors in this shift.
So how do you go about investing in an environmentally safe building and then converting your green garden shed into a stylish living space that doesn't feel cramped, but provides everything you need? We have the answers - keep reading.
Find - and Define - the Space
ECO Garden Sheds has many styles of elegant lifestyle buildings. With tons of options, like windows, overhangs, loft designs and even door choices, finding the right building really is easy. What you want to be careful with, however, is ensuring you don't purchase a too-small green building; otherwise, you defeat your purpose - especially if your goal is to convert into an apartment for rental income.
First Things First
Have you worked out a budget? That's really important and a strong plan of action ensures you include everything you want into your new living space. There's a lot to consider at this stage of the game, including:
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You'll want to be sure it's absolutely level. If you initially purchased it, put it in place and then realized it was just a tiny fraction away from being level, you might have overlooked it. For a living space, though, it could mean big problems. For instance, a refrigerator that's leaning even slightly might prevent the doors from sealing and as a result, it could be running far more than it has to in order to keep your food cold. It can also affect your plumbing, as well, so be sure it's level from the start, otherwise, converting your eco garden shed could prove very expensive.
Also, all of our environmentally safe all natural wood luxury buildings that include windows will arrive with plexiglass. You might want to consider an energy saving glass window. Again, this can really help you make the most of your investment while also keeping you loyal to your green commitment.
You may wish to install deadbolts on the doors for your safety and don't forget the insulation - again, it comes down to saving energy (and money) over the course of time.
Next up is your plumbing and electrical. As a rule, we strongly encourage our customers to hire a contractor for these purposes. You don't want to compromise safety and a professional installation is a far better investment than a homeowner who might not be as confident in his efforts. Ask for recommendations from friends and family on wiring and safe load requirements.
Your flooring choices are important as well. Tile or hardwood are often the first choice for homeowners and if you do select hardwood, you can easily stain it to match your Eco Garden Shed. Of course, the floors meet the walls so this will also be an important element. Here's where many find themselves against the wall (no pun intended) - they are too focused on sticking to tradition as they would a traditional house. Consider going with the loft look and feel. You'll still be able to wall your bathroom for privacy, but other than that, you'll probably feel cramped if you try to neatly categorize your kitchen from your living space. Plan carefully and vision what it looks like in your mind.
Converting Your Eco Garden Shed
Once you have all of that in place, it comes down to the aesthetics and visual appeal. Think bright and airy colors - it opens any space up. The same goes for your window treatment options - lighter is better and in fact, you might want to consider horizontal blinds. They don't take up much space, but can add a sense of height to your new cottage. As far as paint, we recommend Benjamin Moore for both the interior and exterior.
Today, finding space saving furniture options are much easier. Consider environmentally safe home furnishings - many modern home furnishing companies offer a line of eco friendly choices. Consider a loveseat and chair instead of a sofa. Opt for wall mounted televisions and in your eating space, a lovely bar height table and stools might be perfect for your limited space.
Think outside the box when it comes to your storage solutions. If your luxury lifestyle cottage convert provides for a loft and you opt to install a compact staircase instead of a ladder, consider shelving under the stairs for books or even a small writing desk.
Choose space saving and environmentally friendly stacked washers and dryers, too and you can make the argument that a shower is better than a traditional bathtub in these smaller living alternatives.
Our Recommendations
Finally, we have a few recommendations that are worth your consideration, including the Summer 13x10 hard wood cabin. This incredible design is good for the environment, offers plenty of natural light, courtesy of the front that offers up for large windows - including two in the door - and a handsome overhang. There's storage space in the loft area or can you attach a stylish ladder to include it in your living space.
The Star 13x10 Wood Shed is another great choice. It too is constructed of all natural, eco friendly wood. It offers plenty of windows for all the natural light you could need and the flat roof and lean-to give it a "homey" feeling. It's classic, simple and an all around great investment. The trio of windows that sit higher than average, along with the double doors, complete with glass that occupies the majority of the doors, is inviting and airy. No worries about feeling cramped in this beauty. A bit of landscaping, a few patio chairs, an evening sunset and suddenly, life is good.
Don't forget - it's an investment that affords you many options. Whether you turn it into an in-law cottage or a second home for your college kids, this is a solution that you'll turn to time and again over the years. Step outside the box, allow your creativity to take over and don't forget to share your photos with us - we would love to see what your Eco Garden Shed looks like after you've made it your own.


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This is Sierra on her first birthday with her big sister, Abigail. As you can see from this smile, Sierra has become a beacon of joy and inspiration in our lives; more so than I could have ever imagined. Before Sierra was born, we had no idea that she would have Down syndrome. It was quite a shock and adjustment to accept and realize the joy she would bring to our lives. My husband, Pedro, was strong and wonderfully supportive as I adjusted to this new, unimagined life. Our faith in Christ was strong, but I believe beginning this journey of raising a baby with Down syndrome made my faith even stronger as I grew to realize that I had been given a rare gift. Our family and church family stepped up and carried us through the more difficult times. And a local support group called Upside Down provided us with insight into the beauty within our baby girl. Though Sierra was healthy enough to come home from the hospital soon after birth, she had an ASD and VSD that did not spontaneously close. At 3 ' months old, she underwent open-heart surgery. As any parent can imagine, this was difficult. Yet again, our families, church family, colleagues, and even strangers from distant towns lifted baby Sierra (and us) up in prayer to our Lord. Our pastor visited with us while we waited for her in surgery (over two hours away from home). Her surgery was successful and now she is an unstoppable 16-month-old who wants to be everywhere and do everything that her big sister is doing. Though she has suffered other medical complications of Down syndrome, mostly repeated ear infections, sinus infections, and some gastrointestinal problems; she has never ceased to bring joy to those around her. She smiles and laughs and the room lights up. Through ECI, she does physical therapy and speech therapy and has a developmental coordinator who helps to evaluate progress and organize everything. She is learning to sign, to stand, to walk, and to self-feed. I say all this to emphasize that babies with Down syndrome are beautiful babies. They may take a little longer to learn to do things, but they will learn to do things when given the love and attention they need. I wouldn't change beautiful little Sierra. I wouldn't advise anyone expecting a baby with Down syndrome to do anything different with the pregnancy I would urge them to prepare to love their precious baby as they would any other. There may be more complications than most, but the Lord can guide you through the tough spots and reveal wonderful things with each day. My husband and I are blessed to be raising two wonderful little girls. Both have challenges, more than most, but they will lift any spirit with their outgoing and loving personalities. They undeniably adore each other. I wouldn't change a thing. I only hope to remember these wonderful times in the years to come.
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I honestly cant please my GF with my unit. I just cant go long enough. I have tried to get her do do a MFM so she can get pleased. Any suggestions? I thought about getting her liquored up but that just didnt seem right to me.
I honestly cant please my GF with my unit. I just cant go long enough. I have tried to get her do do a MFM so she can get pleased. Any suggestions? I thought about getting her liquored up but that just didnt seem right to me.
Well, SugarBritches, You'd be right, getting her liquored up to do what YOU want to do, might not be a good idea.Originally Posted by SwingerWannaBe
I have a tendency to understand men better than women, although I'm one (girl), but from what I can tell, if YOU weren't getting satisfied, YOU'd be here getting the info on this, but if SHE wasn't satisfied, maybe she'd go shopping?
When you're thing wears out, hon, use your tongue.
In response to your idea of getting her drunk, don't do it , thats called rape, not a threesome. Learn to be a better lover, maybe use oral, manual stimulation, and there are a great many wonderful toys available that can greatly increase her satisfaction. Or maybe ask her what you can do to accomplish this, as communication is the greatest tool we have, some people just don't seem to use it!
I'm with the others on using intoxication as a method, its just plain wrong. To swing successfully, all parties have to have their eyes wide open. In the meantime use whatever it takes to wind her up.
Remember the difference between a golf ball and a g-spot is that most men will spend AT LEAST 5 minutes searching for a golf ball.
Would agree with others here. Take the time to find what it is that will rock her world. As the man you know how easy it is to cum, now take the time and learn the process that satisfies your woman. I will bet once you discover how to repeat this quickly your concerns will fade. The fun part is figuring out how many ways you can get there. facelick
Why would you want to get your GF drunk? Do you get her drunk everytime you guys have sex? I would hope not because then you are using 'the drink' as an excuse to engage in conduct that you would want to do voluntarily.
There is nothing wrong with wanting to have your GF satisfied sexually. So you may want to incorporate a sex toy in your sexlife instead of forcing her to 'hit the bottle' and bring a stanger into your lives at this stage. She will probably enjoy sex better sober.
First of all, how do you know that your girlfriend is not satisfied? Did she tell you? Or is the whole purpose being that you want to see your girlfriend with someone else? Alcohol is not the answer...if you want to venture into swinging, you both have want to do it and be open. COMMIUNCATE!!!
You guys are 100% right on the alcohol thing. I just know she isnt satisfied. I cant go very long, but I do go down on her like a champ. I was the first guy to make her cum! So I guess I didnt do too bad of a job. I just wish I could perform longer.
Maybe you two oughta read up--together--on the "squeeze technique". It's been used for years to try and help men learn to last longer. It and other methods are detailed here.Originally Posted by SwingerWannaBe
Thanks for the info. I still would love to see her with another man though Now I am only 27. Would Viagara help at all? At least I would go soft after I came?
Bottom line I just want my baby satisifed.
Dude it's seriously not anywhere near as complicated as the world makes it seem. For one, try the stop and go method. That's when you jerk to the point of orgasm and stop right before you get there. Do it as many times as you can and then finally release. The first couple of times you'll probably only get to two or three, if that. Try for say, six.
Also, look for Kegals on google.
You could also work that stop and go method into yours and your girls sex. Whenever you feel like it's time, just pull out and start eating or doing something else. then when you've done enough of that, go back to what you were doing before.
(By the way, hi everyone! -goes to make introduction post-)
Wanting her to be satisfied and wanting her to be with another man are two different things. If you really want to satisfy her, take the suggestions listed above. If you really want to see her with another man, then talk to her about it.
What's love got to do with it?
DitoOriginally Posted by sexyshelby
Moreover when you pointed out so many times how "unfit" you think you are for her, even when also saying you were the first one able to make her cum (and it doesn't care if with your cock, your tonge or with your finger in her ear, what matters here is that she got pleased).
It seems to me that you want to "prove" how unfit you are, as if you were enjoing feeling "unfit", thus bringing a "fit" guy to your bed would be doing the trick... for you, and not necesarily for her.
I'd like to hear her oppionion about this. She may not feel unsatisfied (unless you insist to her there are other guys around able to give her more than what she got). She may feel insatisfied but would go for your tonge and some toys instead of fucking another guy.
The only we have here to understand what's going on are your own words which sounds a little contradictory, unless you believe penetration -with flesh- is the only thing able to please a woman.
You said you're "unfit", and after given advice on ways you may become "fit" enough, you came back telling us you want her to be with another guy, i.e., the bottom line behind the "fitness" justification.
So far, it seems to me you're the one who cannot be pleased BY YOUR WIFE, and that your requeriment for her would be to prove how unfit you are by means of fucking another guy.
^^^It's true.
It could be any number of things, but from what I'm seeing it's either that you're relatively masochistic and enjoy the lesser role that you think you are and want both you and your wife to be taken over by another "more sexually able" guy, or you just plain want to have sex with a guy, which I mean, both of those are OK if you just like, accept them and stop trying to find explanations that make it "ok" to want those things.
Either way it looks like you're gonna end up having to have some long talks with your woman. Hopefully after some research you'll be more well equipped for those talks.
Nicely said - I totally agree. Also, some women cannot cum without clitoral stimulation, so even if you could go all night if you don't stimulate her with your tongue or finger she may never come. Ask her and talk to her. Communication is a wonderful thing!Originally Posted by sexyshelby
By what you have said, I wonder if you realize that you have more than one unit. There are millions of men with short, small, and soft units and even ED that are truely satisfying their women beyond belief. If you are feeling inadequit, you are not using the other tools that you have to satisfy her. Just take a look at all of the lesbian and Bi women. Their companions do not even have the tool that you are worried about at all. Your hands, mouth, and tongue, if used properly, are the most effective sex tools you will ever need with most women. Wake Up and learn to use your other tools properly!!
You know, for me this just is not a good enough answer. Has she told you she's not satisfied? Or do you just feel you are not satisfying her? This is the very first thing you to have to get out in the open. Mrs. WS won't fake an orgasm for anyone for any reason. It's not fair to her (because she doesn't have any fun) and not fair to her playmate (because they get the wrong impression about what gets her off). She feels it's just being dishonest with herself and her playmate.Originally Posted by SwingerWannaBe
So ask her directly and tell you want a direct answer. Also, tell her your fantasy about a MFM... She may suprise you and be very receptive. If she isn't, remember that coercion and manipulation will get you nowhere except looking for a new girlfriend.
I would have to say though, that if you aren't sure you are satifying her you have some insecurity issues that could intensify if someone else does. The green-eyed monster could rear its ugly head.
Mr. WS
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Spillman conference reveals software innovations, customer resources
Hundreds of public safety professionals attend the annual four-day event
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Four-hundred and thirty public safety personnel from 217 agencies across the country gathered in Salt Lake City today to receive hands-on training and preview the newest software solutions from Spillman Technologies.
Spillman kicked off its annual four-day Users Conference with several major new product and partnership announcements, including Spillman Touch™, an application that can be used with BlackBerry®, Palm® Pre™, iPhone® and Android™ smartphones, as well as with an iPad® or a desktop computer. Spillman Touch offers command staff, supervisors, patrol personnel, and detectives the ability to access records and images, view related alerts and warnings, search for real-time data, monitor dispatch information, and receive and update call assignments using a mobile device.
In addition, Spillman announced new CAD mapping integration with Pictometry, allowing customers to use aerial and oblique images of properties and structures in order to better identify property features such as entrances and fire escapes. The interface with Pictometry also gives users tools to measure distance, height, and surface area on and surrounding structures.
The conference will also highlight the Application Server, Spillman's new Web-based control panel that gives users a simple way to manage multiple Web applications and administrative tools. Using the Application Server, customers can view information about system resources and software documentation, conduct server backups, and manage State Link settings and messages.
Attendees will also get a first look at Spillman's new website at www.spillman.com and updated customer My Spillman page, enhanced with a new Knowledgebase that intuitively provides users with access to thousands of manuals, technical notes, problem records, reports, and other information. Spillman Technologies is a public safety software provider headquartered in Salt Lake City, serving more than 850 police departments, sheriff's offices, communications centers, fire departments, and correctional facilities nationwide. Spillman specializes in integrated software solutions, including CAD, RMS, Mobile Data & Field Reporting, Mapping & GIS, Crime Analysis & CompStat, JMS, Fire, Data Sharing, and Personnel & Resources.
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Subject: Doing Business in Guinea-Bissau (West Africa). Syllabus:
The purposes of the subject "Foreign Trade and Doing Business in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau" are the following:
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The Republic of Guinea-Bissau:
Guinea-Bissau: one of the ten poorest countries in the World.
The main religions of Guinea-Bissau: Christianity and Islam (50% of the population, 0.7 million).
Guinea-Bissau belongs to the West African Economic Area of the African Civilisation.
The economy of Guinea-Bissau:
Economic growth in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau (Africa) picked up slightly to 3.6% thanks to higher international prices of cashew nut, sustained construction of private housing, and major infrastructure projects.
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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--Scientists long assumed that the Gulf of Mexico's booming ecosystem was powered by its most abundant component--the brown seaweed Sargassum. Now researchers suggest instead that free-floating microscopic organisms are carrying most of the weight of the food web, despite their relatively low abundance in the gulf.
The Gulf of Mexico supports a fishery of dolphin fish, wahoo, tuna, and king mackerel. Many fish, along with plankton and shrimp, live and feed within loose mats of Sargassum that float near the water surface. But on close examination, researchers at Texas A&M University didn't see any sign of grazing activity, such as scrapes, tears, or broken fronds, which suggested something other than seaweed had to be at the base of the food web.
To find out what eats what in this ecosystem, fisheries ecologists Jason Turner and Jay Rooker of Texas A&M University in Galveston first analyzed the composition of fatty acids in Sargassum, a green algae that grows on seaweed fronds, and phytoplankton--microscopic organisms that photosynthesize like plants. Turner and Rooker then looked for these fatty acid signatures in five species of invertebrates, such as zooplankton, shrimp, and crabs, and nine species of fish. To the researchers' surprise, as Turner reported here on 11 June at a meeting of the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, the fatty acids were stamped with the phytoplankton signature. Carbon and nitrogen isotopes suggested that the fatty acids were funneled from phytoplankton to the larger zooplankton and shrimp, and finally into fish.
The study "challenges the dogma that the energy source with the biggest biomass is most important," says limnologist Michael Brett of the University of Washington, Seattle. He says using fatty acids to track energy flow through so many parts of the food web is an intriguing approach.
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Smoke-free
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
The property
A charming, detached stone cottage, situated on the rural outskirts of the pretty village of Derwen, between the market towns of Corwen and Ruthin in Denbighshire.
Located next to the owners' farmhouse on an attractive 20-acre smallholding, this delightful Derwen cottage, a former milking parlour, preserves much of its original character and charm throughout, balanced by its thoughtful modern styling.
Three spacious bedrooms, each with oak flooring and two benefiting from en-suite facilities, add to the comfort of this character cottage near Derwen, making it ideal for a family group or for friends.
This elegant Derwen cottage boasts a cosy multi-fuel stove in the sitting room, and a delightful airy kitchen with beamed ceiling, breakfast bar and dining area.
Outside is private parking and bike storage, along with a pretty enclosed cottage garden offering a secluded patio and superb rural views, ideal for dining alfresco or dreamily contemplating holiday plans over a glass of wine.
The surrounding countryside boasts great fisheries, walks and cycle trails, whilst a short drive away are Ruthin and Llangollen, just two of the many charming towns within the area.
With four mountain bike tracks nearby, and the lakeside town of Bala, with its numerous water activities, also within easy reach, this is a great Derwen cottage for an enjoyable and varied holiday in Wales.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with TV, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
- Electric heaters with some underfloor heating and multi-fuel stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent, extra fuel on honesty box basis
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot, highchair and stairgate on request
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Bike storage
- Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 2 miles
- Note: The cottage is next to working farm buildings.
About the location
Ruthin 7.5 miles; Bala 15 miles; Llangollen 17 miles.
The small rural village of Derwen is surrounded by beautiful scenic countryside consisting of pretty farmland, rolling wooded hills and the Clwydian and Berwyn Mountains. Close by is picturesque Ruthin which has a 700 year old history, boasting attractive, half-timbered buildings, mainly clustered around St Peter's Square, along with interesting shops and buildings and the Ruthin Craft Centre, which houses work by internationally recognised artists and craftspeople and is well worth a visit. Beautiful countryside is on Ruthin's doorstep, with Lakes Bala and Brenig, Moel Famau, Loggerheads Country Park and Llandegla and Clocaenog Forests close by. Further afield, but still within easy touring distance are the coast, the stunning Snowdonia National Park, picturesque Llangollen and the wonderful historic city of Chester.


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Whenever Hayato Endo, the Japanese aikido master and consular officer at the center of Tan Twan Eng's WW IIera novel The Gift of Rain, needs cardio (and a break from the stresses of international espionage), he hikes up Penang Hill. He forgoes the funicular because he wants "to feel the climb." Follow his three-hour tropical trudge from the Penang Botanic Gardens past British colonial mansions to the 2,723-ft. (833 m) summit, and every aching muscle in you will feel it too. The reward is a breathtaking view of Georgetown and the piratical Strait of Malacca. At the outdoor coffee shack 30 minutes below the peak, ask resting Chinese or Tamil retirees how often they make the climb. Should caffeine fail to boost you to the top, their answer will be the kick in the butt you've needed.
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(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MAJORITY OF LARGE BUSINESSES WOULD PAY OVER 30 PERCENT MORE PER EMPLOYEE FOR AN INDOOR CELLULAR SOLUTION WITH MANAGED SERVICES iGR Survey of IT Managers Reveals Two Thirds would Switch Mobile Carrier for Improved Indoor Coverage San Jose, California - SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc., the leading provider of scalable small cell Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN) systems, today commented on the results of a recent survey carried out by iGR that reveals 56 percent of IT managers at U.S. companies with 500 or more employees would be willing to pay an increase of between 15 percent to 30 percent per employee for improved indoor cellular coverage and capacity. Significantly, 92 percent would be willing to pay an even higher increase if the solution included managed services such as mobile device management (MDM), context-/location-aware services, Wi-Fi-as-a-service, hosted unified communications (UC) and cloud and/or PBX integration.
iGR also found that 66 percent of IT managers would be willing to switch to a different mobile service provider if that carrier could deliver improved in-building coverage. Further, when switching, over 30 percent of companies would be willing to pay an increase of 15 percent to a new mobile service provider that offers improved indoor coverage.
"Medium and large companies represent a significant opportunity for small cell solutions, both for vendors and mobile operators," said Iain Gillott, president and founder of iGR. "Our research shows that the trend of bring your own device (BYOD) is acting as a driving force behind the need for a better in-building mobile experience. It is clear that a high proportion of businesses are now taking official steps to embrace BYOD and are prepared to pay a premium to the operator that can deliver a complete managed service." Other findings include: - 63 percent have an official BYOD policy and 14 percent of businesses have made it an official requirement for users to bring their own device - A quarter of businesses are within 18 months of being all-wireless for select segments of their premises - UC and MDM as hosted services are the most hotly in demand from enterprises: 29 percent of businesses are willing to pay between $1 and $19 per employee per month for hosted UC; 20 percent would sign up at the same cost for hosted MDM The iGR survey results support YouGov findings from 2013 where 47 percent of decision makers surveyed in Britain said they would be interested in mobile device management as an operator service. This leaps to 78 and 77 percent for Germany and Spain and a massive 89 percent in the US. These findings support a recent report by Exact Ventures, Enterprise Mobility Services are Market Opportunity for Mobile Service Providers, which concludes that managed mobility services represent a $100 billion market opportunity for mobile operators, and a saving of 35 percent a year for enterprises adopting such operator-delivered managed and hosted services.
"Indoor coverage and capacity is an enormous opportunity to attract frustrated mobile business users who demand that their devices are fully functional anywhere/anytime. With the freedom of choice granted by BYOD and with cloud services that enable relatively pain free switching, mobile operators who don't address their customers' demands may lose them," said to Art King, Director of Enterprise Services, SpiderCloud Wireless. "Further, the need of enterprises to focus their scarce IT resources on creating competitive advantage has forged an opening for forward-looking mobile operators to deepen their customer relationships beyond devices and SIMs. As we head further into this decade, well-operationalized services are increasingly necessary due to personnel shortages caused by explosive growth in needs, escalating compensation expenses, and the pace of retirement of today's tech workers." Methodology The survey questioned enterprise IT managers at U.S. companies with more than 500 employees and was conducted via the Web in September and October 2013. iGR is a market strategy consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile communications industry, founded in 2000. Further company information can be found at www.igr-inc.com.
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by Kirby C. Holt
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When You Wish
Fresh off the overwhelming success of their first full-length feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney and his staff of animators, writers, artists and composers set out to top themselves with their second film, Pinocchio. And they sure did, as the timeless tale of a little wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy is generally regarded today as a masterpiece of the medium, one of (if not the) greatest achievements in animation ever put on film.
However, despite the stunningly detailed craftsmanship put into the alarmingly fast (just two years!) making of the picture (not to mention all the Dopey dough put to good use to finance the extravagant production), Pinocchio initially failed at the box office. The blame for this is usually placed on the decrease in foreign revenue due to the encroaching world war, but perhaps the film was ahead of its time, what with its decidedly dark tone and often-nightmarish imagery.
Nevertheless, through several theatrical re-releases and various home video incarnations, Pinocchio has not only become the hit it deserves to be, it has also been unanimously recognized as a cinematic classic. As recent as last year, it was named the second best animated film of all time by the American Film Institute (its immediate predecessor, Snow White, came in first place), in addition to similar honors from other film groups and publications over the years.
With its 70th birthday on the horizon (next year to be exact), Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is celebrating with a 2-disc Platinum anniversary edition of Pinocchio, available today in both standard Disney DVD and high definition Disney Blu-ray versions. Richly appointed with all the state of the art bells and whistles the formats provide, these new releases offer a whole new reason to revisit the daring adventures of little woodenhead and company, especially the Blu-ray edition, with all the eye-popping clarity and crisp aural enhancements that high def provides. As Jiminy Cricket himself would say, �What they can�t do these days!�
On the other hand, die-hard purists may be taken aback by how scrubbed and polished this release is, but the casual viewer will revel in the splendor and grandeur of it all. And for those who haven�t yet jumped on the Blu-ray bandwagon, the Blu-ray does come packaged with a bonus DVD of the film itself (along with the other standard disc one bonus features, such as Fast Play and the audio commentary), so one can watch it now before they upgrade their home entertainment system.
In addition to a smoking warning that automatically plays at the beginning of the disc (not surprising considering all the stogie-puffing ol� Pinoke and Lampwig do on Pleasure Island), the Blu-ray also has an option to add decorative frames to the picture image itself while watching the main feature. These themed designs, created by artist Toby Bluth and dubbed �Disney View�, help �fill in� the sides of the screen when viewing Pinocchio in the letterbox format. When I first heard about this new feature, I feared the frames would be distracting, but they are subtle and actually change throughout the film to complement the colors and mood of each particular scene.
Two other viewing options for the main feature are also available, the first of which is an onscreen trivia option called �Pinocchio�s Matter of Facts�. There is also the more traditional audio commentary, referred to here as �Cine-Explore� and provided by Disney expert Leonard Maltin, animator/director Eric Goldberg and animation historian J.B. Kaufman (supplemented with archival audio from such Pinocchio creators as Ward Kimball, Erick Larson, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston and Ken Anderson). Which brings us to �


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Due on Sunday (30th), I asked the Dr to check my cervix and it is totally closed.
Also, I have PUPPP, and am very eager to get this baby out so I can stop dreaming about grabbing a handful of forks to scratch my skin off with.
I am 42 weeks, 1 day and still here. Sigh...
sorry greenmulberry. i'm pretty miserable, but you sound worse off than me :(
Still pregnant here and no sign of labor anytime soon.
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40 + 4. I haven't been around very much but am resurfacing now at the end.....Made an acupuncture appointment tomorrow and keep trying to repeat to myself that babies know when to be born, babies know when to be born.....
41 today. SO ready. dc1 and 2 were both late, so i'm not surprised, but still....
The hospital I go to, which I normally love, schedules induction when you are in your 41st week. I am not happy about that one thing, I suppose I could fight it.
I am going to let them strip my membranes on Monday, when i am 40 w 1 d, because I really don't want to get to 41.
40+1 over here... never thought I would go this late since DS was born at 39 weeks. Everything is calm in the belly and LO seems to be very comfortable in there. I am miserable though.....
Still pregnant.
We are going to have the "Midwest storm of the Decade" (cue scary music) with 12 + inches of snow starting on Tuesday. I bet that is when I will have the baby and need to go to the hospital.
I'm having the same thought greenmulberry. We have a 45 min drive to the birth center from our house. While I've been sort of thinking "a home birth wouldn't have been all that different after all", I was thinking of a planned, attended home birth--not Sweet Husband and the "emergency delivery" chapter of "What to Expect...."
I've been whispering to the small fella "You can either come today, or make yourself comfortable until Thursday, but no in-between!"
I'm 40+3 now...not really a surprise but I am SO tired all the time so I guess I'm ready. This week might be nice....
4 years and 5 IVF cycles in the making, Elliott was born at home in water on 2/2/11.
I just got back from my Dr appt. They refused to check my cervix because the baby was so high they said there was no point in checking, I wouldn't be dialated at all with the baby so high.
40w 1 day.
41 here now. I've scheduled with an acupuncturist on Wed. I have a MW appointment tomorrow, I don't think I want a stretch and sweep until after I've had a chance to let the acupuncture work a little, but I'll cave to it later in the week if it means no hospital birth. Been pretty tired and felt like doing nothing the past day and a half, maybe this means more than just too many nighttime bathroom trips?
We are supposed to get freezing rain starting tonight through Wednesday morning , I'll take snow over that any day, so now I just hope he hangs in until at least later on Wednesday.
greenmulberry - I hate hearing they didn't even check you, much less stripping your membranes. Hang in there. My GF that delivered her first recently carried really high through her whole pregnancy. She said baby didn't really drop at all as she went into labor on her own, she did say that she had to push an awful lot though.
Intoit- Well I wanted them to strip my membranes, but, my doctor said that because the baby was so high, that my cervix would be very closed and it would be painful, and greatly increase the risk of accidentally busting my bag of waters while they did it. And he said if they broke the waters early I would likely end up being induced. He knows I really, really don't want to be induced so I held off. He would have done it if I insisted but I got scared.
They checked me middle of last week and my cervix was closed up tight. So, I guess I wait. I have been DTD almost every day since my appointment last week, which is a lot of effort at 40 weeks, hoping to get things moving.
When I checked yesterday I still hadn't begun to dilate either. That's with EPO caps orally and vaginally, and trying to DTD, every other day is about as close as we've been able to get, starting to become tedious! I'm curious to see what I'll get told if I get an internal, but still going to hold off on it. I worry that even if I am able to get a membrane sweep done it'll make for an uncomfortable time waiting for labor to start, not a bad thing unless it takes more than a day. I don't want to risk breaking the bag either, then having to go on the clock.
I did have US/NST today, and baby is still super great. I'm so grateful for that, but still worried he's gonna try and cook until the 42 week mark.
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The Planning and Transportation Commission unanimously approved the project after voicing minor concerns about the building's architecture, tree selection, grading and light impacts.
Though normally opposed to large developments in the foothills, commissioners agreed that the project has been well thought out and merits approval.
"I think this is a great project that, I think, as a community we can be proud of," Vice Chair Samir Tuma said.
The application for the new house at 805 Los Trancos Road has been in the city's pipeline since 2004, when the Langenskiold Family Trust first proposed it.
On March 3, during a discussion of the city's Comprehensive Plan, which guides future planning, several commissioners said they would hate to see new mansions pop up in Palo Alto's open-space zone, potentially degrading the environment and blocking visitors' views of the rolling hills.
After hearing from several angry residents, commissioners agreed the city's existing regulations and procedures for review are stringent enough to ensure eco-friendly buildings that don't impact views. The commission recommended not setting maximum house sizes but said that if the council chooses to impose housing limits despite the recommendations, 12,000 square feet would be a reasonable number.
The Los Trancos Road proposal, which comes close to the hypothetical maximum, includes a 75-foot-long swimming pool and new palm trees that would screen the property from view. The two-story building would stand in a flat area about 120 feet away from Los Trancos Road, close to the Portola Valley border.
Planning staff said the building would not be visible from any of the city's public lands. The only locations from which the new house could be viewed are the slopes west of the site, near Portola Valley. The 26 new trees would also reduce the property's visibility from public roads.
Commissioner Eduardo Martinez wondered aloud whether the building's English manor style is consistent with the natural landscape of the foothills. He encouraged applicant Mark Conroe to "look at really expressing the building in a more sympathetic way to the beautiful environment where it will sit."
Commissioner Susan Fineberg suggested the palm trees chosen by Conroe are better suited to Stanford's quad-heavy campus than to the former farmland site.
Commissioners also questioned Conroe's plan to build a culvert to allow the Buckeye Creek to flow through the property. Some commissioners, including Tuma and Greg Tanaka, said a bridge might be a more appropriate design element.
But commissioners had more praise than criticism for the proposal, with Lee Lippert calling it a "great project" and Tuma lauding its sensitivity to the environment.


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Twitter Reacts to Angel Di Maria's Performance from Germany vs. ArgentinaSeptember 3, 2014
Argentina got their revenge from the World Cup final with a 4-2 win over Germany in an international friendly. Angel di Maria was a big reason for this success thanks to his incredible showing with one goal and three assists in the win.
The newest Manchester United player was simply outstanding in the friendly, as Bleacher Report UK described:
B/R Football @brfootball
Angel Di Maria has 3 assists and a goal: http://t.co/K1SnMRKeNb #ARG fans are thinking 'what if' #MUFC 'what next' http://t.co/ySboly2pvS2014-9-3 20:01:59
Obviously, Argentina fans were upset the talented midfielder was unable to play in the World Cup final, which Germany won 1-0 in extra time. Ben Hayward of Goal.com discussed the impact he could have made:
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We'll never know what would have happened, but Di María was a huge loss for Argentina in the World Cup final... #GERARG2014-9-3 19:36:31
On the other hand, WhoScored.com points out the difference in this match compared to what Di Maria showed in Brazil:
WhoScored.com @WhoScored
Ángel Di María: Has registered 2 assists in the first half of #GERARG after picking up 0 in 5 apps at the 2014 World Cup2014-9-3 19:44:09
Regardless of what happened in the past, he was clearly at his best on Wednesday. His first assist came in the 20th minute on a pass to Sergio Aguero that might have been the most impressive play of the day:
This #DiMaria assist. We'll just leave it right here. #GERARG http://t.co/WnnK2qV39L2014-9-3 19:15:31
Andres Cordero of beIN Sports gave his opinion on the opening assist:
Andres Cordero @DreCordero
Di Maria's pass is just perfect.2014-9-3 19:11:13
Of course, the 26-year-old player was just getting started. His second assist of the day came on a cross to Erik Lamela in the 40th minute:
After Argentina held the 2-0 halftime lead, Di Maria continued to force the action. Shortly after halftime, he helped set up a third goal on a set play in the direction of Federico Fernandez:
Squawka Football @Squawka
Angel Di Maria's third assist of the night against Germany. https://t.co/ivfiUPa1Ol (Via @FootballVines).2014-9-3 19:59:25
Sergi Dominguez could not help but be impressed with what the midfielder was showing in this match:
Sergi Domínguez @FutbolSergi
Di Maria's third assist. Brilliance oozes out of him. If only he played the World Cup final...2014-9-3 19:55:34
Still, the former Real Madrid player was not satisfied with his hat-trick of assists. He added a goal for himself in the 50th minute to go up 4-0 over the World Cup champions:
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After a hatrick of assists Di Maria scored this beauty 4-1 http://t.co/eDzAi1pkP82014-9-3 20:00:38
Journalist Raphael Honigstein provided his input on the score:
Raphael Honigstein @honigstein
4-0 Di Maria. nice chip2014-9-3 19:56:19
Meanwhile, ESPN's Max Bretos noted that this performance was certainly enough to excite Manchester United fans about the possibilities going forward:
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Angel Di Maria es un animal. You watching Man Utd fans? #ARGvsGER2014-9-3 19:55:31
On the other hand, Real Madrid could quickly realize what they were missing with the elite distributor. James Tyler of ESPN points out Cristiano Ronaldo likely wishes Di Maria was still on the pitch alongside him:
James Tyler @JamesTylerESPN
No wonder Cristiano Ronaldo was angry on Sunday. #DiMaria2014-9-3 19:30:32
Either way, the midfielder appears set for a big year with his new club, as Liam of The Sports Bible argues:
Liam Canning @LiamPaulCanning
Di María is utterly unbelievable, what a fantastic player - he's going to tear up the Premier League this year, I can feel it.2014-9-3 19:57:42
He was subbed out in the 86th minute after Germany cut the lead to 4-2, but it is clear Di Maria was the best player on the pitch in a match against some of the other top players in the world.
While the Germans did not have their complete first team in the friendly, a lineup of Toni Kroos, Marco Reus, Andre Schurrle and Mario Gomez is not something to overlook. The first two scores of the match also came against Manuel Neuer, considered by many to be the top goalkeeper in the world.
Although the match itself does not count for much, Di Maria showed why he is one of the most talented players in the sport. Manchester United should be very happy with the midfielder over the next few months and beyond.
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Concert explores Australian and Scandinavian music
A Cappella Plus' final program for the season will whisk people off on an adventure, from the Great Barrier Reef to the shores of the Baltic Sea, with sightings of koala bears to brown bears, visiting the Maori and the Sami, from vast deserts to immense glaciers.
The concert is titled From Down Under to Up There and illustrates the culture of two distinct and diverse parts of the world.
The show takes place Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Edmund Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd. The group will perform again in Nanaimo on Sunday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's United Church on Fitzwilliam St.
Tickets for the show are $15 available online at www.acappellaplus, at Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
An exploration of Down Under reveals the enigmatic rhythms, colour and ethos of Australian music in all its forms. Stephen Leek's Red Earth with its haunting harmonies evokes images of Australia's rugged outback beauty where the iconic natural wonders of Uluru and the Olga Sisters are found.
Kia Hora Te Marino delves into the majestic language and distinctive culture of the Maori, indigenous people of New Zealand. Kungala salutes an area of New South Wales which in the words of composer, Stephen Leeks, is "a place to shout and sing".
Moving from Down Under to Up There reveals a culture that is rich in all musical genres. Sweet, melodic Scandinavian folk songs tell of life and love.
Hugo Alfven's charming Aftonen (Evening) and Uti Var Hage (In the Meadow) reaffirm the peoples' connectedness to nature. The dramatic and evocative harmonies of O Crux (Knut Nystedt) portray the anguish of the crucifixion.
Butterfly, made popular by the renowned Finnish vocal ensemble, Rajaton, is a wistful and beautiful celebration of life and love.
Needless to say, a program of music from Up There would not be complete without a taste of the well-loved Swedish group, ABBA!
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With 30 days now before the July 31 trade deadline, here's an early look at the AL landscape (for Thursday's look at the NL, click here):
Oakland Athletics: The Athletics traded Mark Ellis on Thursday, kicking in $2 million to complete a deal with the Colorado Rockies, and he figures to be just the first veteran to be moved. Josh Willingham, Coco Crisp, Grant Balfour and others could follow.
Minnesota Twins: A few weeks ago, rival executives were getting vibes from Minnesota that the team might be ready to talk trade -- but then the Twins went on a streak and cut their AL Central deficit in half in about three weeks. Since then, rival officials say, Minnesota seems to be taking a step back -- and hey, the Twins executives would have every reason to look at the Indians and Tigers and White Sox and believe that anything's possible.
There is a lot of theoretical interest in Michael Cuddyer, but the Twins would have to ask themselves whether trading the respected veteran would be worthwhile. Other clubs would probably want Minnesota to eat at least half of the $5.5 million owed to Cuddyer for the second half of the season, and even then nobody would part with a primary prospect for him.
Tampa Bay Rays: They will do what they've always done -- try to improve the team for now, while always keeping the big picture in mind. For example, it would make sense for them to move B.J. Upton this summer, before he could head to a huge arbitration award this winter -- but they may not trade Upton unless they feel they can replace his offense by adding a hitter in a separate deal. Kyle Farnsworth, who has pitched effectively this year, could draw some interest before the deadline.
Boston Red Sox: Sources say that as of today, the Red Sox don't have a lot of financial flexibility to make trades before the deadline, which means that someone like the Cubs' Jeff Baker is going to be a more likely target than a pricey big name.
Kansas City Royals: They've got some players who would be affordable and attractive to other teams, whether it be a Jeff Francoeur (who is making $2.5 million), Melky Cabrera ($1.25 million) or Wilson Betemit ($1 million). However, it's not as simple as it sounds: The Royals are bringing along a group of young players and they will at least want to keep a framework of veterans in place so the youngsters don't get pounded.
Cleveland Indians: They would be open to adding modestly priced help, without giving up any major prospects. Cleveland is not going to blow up its long-term plans in an effort to win the division this year; you will not see the Indians swap young players for pricey short-term rentals. Still, the Indians can do things like picking up Mike Cameron -- Cleveland has a major need for a right-handed-hitting outfielder -- for pennies, now that the Red Sox have designated him for assignment.
Chicago White Sox: Ken Williams faces a unique puzzle before the trade deadline, because so many of the problems that need to be fixed cannot really be addressed -- Alex Rios, whose contract is an anchor, and Adam Dunn, who is a half-season into a four-year, $56 million deal. Sergio Santos has effectively filled the closer's role.
New York Yankees: As they have gauged the market and seen the surprising performances of Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia -- and have watched the physical comeback of Phil Hughes -- the Yankees are convinced their internal options are better than what they see externally. If Rafael Soriano has another setback and he needs elbow surgery, New York could look to add one of the many relievers that should be available over the next two months.
Los Angeles Angels: Reportedly, owner Arte Moreno has closed the checkbook for his front office -- and if Moreno sticks with that, the Angels would have to be creative before the trade deadline. The Cubs' Carlos Pena, a left-handed power hitter, would be a good fit in a lot of ways, but Moreno would probably have to expand payroll -- or the Angels would have to get major financial relief from the Cubs -- to make it happen.
Texas Rangers: Texas should be able to fill its greatest need, for right-handed relief, whether it's with a Heath Bell or Mike Adams or Farnsworth or somebody else. The Rangers' problems appear to be very fixable with the right deals.
Toronto Blue Jays: Toronto could turn into a one-stop shop for right-handed relief, depending on who is throwing the best -- whether it be Frank Francisco, Octavio Dotel, Jason Frasor or Jon Rauch. While the starting pitching market is incredibly thin, the number of experienced right-handed relievers that will be available should make this more of a buyers' market.
Detroit Tigers: Detroit has been asking around about left-handed pitching, and GM Dave Dombrowski is known as someone who finishes deals -- and the Tigers operate under a win-now mantra every year.
Baltimore Orioles: There has been an internal debate for Baltimore about when the best time to trade Jeremy Guthrie will be, and the expectation within the organization is that Baltimore will at least seriously consider any offers that come its way for the right-hander.
Seattle Mariners: The injury to Erik Bedard will have an impact on one of the Mariners' trade pieces -- if, in fact, they would have seriously considered trading Bedard, who fits with them and could be part of the 2012 solution. Seattle has been better than expected, but like Cleveland, you will not see the Mariners stray from their planned course for a Hail Mary shot at the playoffs this year. But, like the Indians, the Mariners intend to look around for some modestly priced means for improvement.
• What do Justin Verlander, CC Sabathia, James Shields, Felix Hernandez, Cole Hamels and Matt Cain all have in common? If the schedules and rotations hold, they could all pitch on the final Sunday before the All-Star Game, which would make them ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game.
And there's something wrong with that.
When Major League Baseball holds the World Baseball Classic, pitchers are pushed out of their normal routine to compete at a high level, and put themselves at increased risk for injury at a time of year when they haven't really prepared to pitch with 100 percent intensity. Yet pitchers can't be asked to throw an inning in the middle of the season for the sport's signature midsummer event?
I'm not sure how it can be an All-Star Game if five or six of the top 10 pitchers don't participate.
Sabathia and Verlander both picked up their 11th victories Thursday. From ESPN Stats & Info, how Sabathia won:
A. By generating lots of missed swings. Sabathia matched his career high with 13 strikeouts Thursday, and ALL of them were on a swinging strike three. That is the most swinging strikeouts in a game since Bud Norris had 13 on Aug. 14.
Most swinging strikeouts in a single start this season:
CC Sabathia -- 13*
Tim Lincecum -- 12
Tommy Hanson -- 12
Edwin Jackson -- 12
* = Thursday vs Brewers
B. Overpowering slider. Brewers hitters were 1-11 (.091) with seven strikeouts in at-bats ending on a CC slider. The 11 outs generated by the slider (DP grounder) are Sabathia's most in a game in the past two-plus seasons. Over his past four starts, Sabathia is holding the opposition to an .086 average (3-35) with 19 strikeouts against his slider.
How Verlander beat the Mets:
A. He was tough in tough spots. Verlander wasn't as dominant as he's been the rest of the month, but the Mets couldn't muster much in the clutch. The Mets were 2-10 with four strikeouts with men on base, including 0-5 with runners in scoring position.
B. He loved being outside. Of the 120 pitches Verlander threw, 73 were on the outside part of the plate or wider. That is the most outside pitches Verlander has thrown all season and his most since throwing 76 on June 16, 2010.
Per ELIAS, Justin Verlander became only the fifth pitcher to go 6-0 or better with an ERA below 1.00 in a calendar month since 1984. His stellar 0.92 ERA is only fourth on this list. Randy Johnson, Hideo Nomo and Rick Reuschel had better ERAs than Verlander in their undefeated month.
One of the reasons for Justin Verlander's dominant June? He kept the ball out of play. In-play percentage is the number of balls put into play divided by the total number of swings. Verlander's in-play percentage of 32.8 in June led the majors.
Lowest in-play percentage in June, 2011 season:
Justin Verlander -- 32.8
David Price -- 33.3
Brandon Morrow -- 33.6
Tommy Hanson -- 33.7
Moves, deals and decisions
1. The Rockies view Mark Ellis as a winning player, as Dan O'Dowd says, in this Jim Armstrong piece.
Dings and dents
1. Neil Walker is dealing with a sore back, as mentioned within this notebook.
Thursday's games
1. Jeff Karstens shut down the Blue Jays.
2. The Giants suffered an excruciating loss to the Cubs, who were twice faced with match point -- two outs, two strikes -- and won. This was among the most entertaining games of the season (although not for the Giants).
3. Mark Teixeira hit his 300th HR on Thursday versus the Brewers.
He's the sixth-fastest to reach the milestone among active players.
Fewest games to 300 HR, active players:
Alex Rodriguez -- 1,117
Albert Pujols -- 1,165
Adam Dunn -- 1,210
Vladimir Guerrero -- 1,276
Jim Thome -- 1,288
Mark Teixeira -- 1,296*
* = hit 300th HR on Thursday
Teixeira hit his 25th HR of the season. He is the fourth player to have at least 25 HRs in each of his first nine MLB seasons, joining Albert Pujols, Darryl Strawberry and Eddie Mathews.
Most HR in first nine MLB seasons:
Albert Pujols -- 366
Ralph Kiner -- 351
Eddie Mathews -- 338
Adam Dunn -- 316
Mark Teixeira -- 300
The Patience Index
• I've got an early-morning assignment today, so I couldn't get to all the links. We'll be back at it Saturday.
And today will be better than yesterday.


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This is so exciting! Even though a few of my favorites are missing I've been waiting for them to do an All-Star season.
Thanks for the info. :D
This is so exciting! Even though a few of my favorites are missing I've been waiting for them to do an All-Star season.
Thanks for the info. :D
Here is the full official roster for Top Chef: All Stars, which will premiere Dec. 1:
- Stephen Asprinio; Season one, top five
- Tiffani Faison; Season one finalist
- Marcel Vigneron; Season two finalist
- Elia Aboumrad; Season two, final four
- Casey Thompson; Season three finalist and fan favorite (also fan pariah for "helping" Carla in S5's finale)
- Dale Levitski; Season three finalist
- Tre Wilcox; Season three, top eight
- Richard Blais; Season four finalist
- Antonia Lofaso; Season four, final four
- Dale Talde; Season four, top six
- Spike Mendelsohn; Season four, top five
- Carla Hall; Season five finalist
- Fabio Viviani; Season five final four and fan favorite
- Jamie Lauren; Season five, top seven
- Jennifer Carroll; Season six, final four
- Mike Isabella; Season six, top seven
- Tiffany Derry; Season seven, top five
- Angelo Sosa; Season seven finalist
Anthony Bourdain (yay!) and Gail Simmons will alternate as the third full-time judge along with Tom and Padma.
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Dale Levitski was a finalist...hmmm, can't believe I forgot that. When the list was given on the reunion show, I pegged him as being the weakest.
Tre! Carla! Fabio! I can't wait to see them although having Mike I, Marcel, Tiffany, Steven, Dale, and Spike all on the same season doesn't bode well. I would have been perfectly content never seeing any of those people again.
When they were announcing the names, all I could do was shake my head and think that they are casting for drama more than anything else. The first 7 or so names they called right in a row were ones that caused the most drama in their season. I missed them announcing Tre in the reunion show but he's listed everywhere.
I can't wait - when will it air???
NFL1... the topic title tells all, Dec 1
I am so excited to hear about this. There will be lots of drama with some of those together. Can't wait.
Carla! Woot! Loved her, and I also love Fabio. I'm glad Tre is getting another shot. I felt bad for him getting the boot.
I could do without Marcel, though.
Carla is my favorite Top Chef contestant of all time!!! I love her!!! I cannot wait to see her again!!! This news made me very, very happy. Lots of drama, for sure, but hopefully lots of Carla, too!!!!
Tre! Was hoping he would be on this season. So nice to have a season where there are 3 or 4 contestants I really want to win, and another few that I wouldn't mind if they won. This may turn out to be my favorite reality show all star edition so far!
Kevin Gillespie is missing, that's too bad, but of course everyone can't drop everything and do a season of Top Chef.


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EPA To 'Effectively Shut Down' Without Budget Deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says the agency will "effectively shut down" unless Congress approves stopgap funding by Oct. 1.
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy says the agency won't be able to pay employees. She says only a core group of people will remain on duty in case the EPA has to respond to a "significant emergency." The vast majority of employees will stay home.
That means that most of EPA's functions, like drafting regulations and enforcing laws to protect the environment, will likely remain stalled until government operations fully resume.
Congress has a week left to reach a deal to avoid the first shutdown since 1996. Lawmakers are at odds over a Republican plan to defund President Barack Obama's health care law as part of the stopgap measure.
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President Hamid Karzai is at it again.
This time he's calling out the US for its fight against the Soviets in the 80s. In that decade, Washington armed the Taliban and funded the building of Madrassas in order to secure victory.
For Karzai though, and many in Afghanistan, the success quickly turned into a fail.
According to the Afghan president, aside from turning Afghanistan into Taliban-ruled chaos, America's course of action also led to the attacks on 9/11.
From the Daily Beast:
"The United States, the rest of the Western world, and our neighbors tried to impose radicalism on our resistance against the Soviet Union," Karzai said at the 2013 US-Islamic World Forum, hosted jointly by the Brookings Institute and the government of Qatar. "The more radical we looked and talked, the more we were called mujaheddin. The consequence of that was a massive effort toward uprooting traditional Afghan values and culture and tolerance."
"When the mujaheddin succeeded, the next day … the US and Europe closed their embassies and left and we were left to the wishes of our neighbors and those around us," Karzai said. "That brought us to the tragedy of September 11 and the destruction of the twin towers and the attack on America, and thus the return of the US and NATO to Afghanistan."
Karzai went on to say that US policies are aimed at curtailing global terrorism, but end up creating more terrorists in the process.
Karzai's argument isn't a new one. Hillary Clinton in 2009 told Congress that much of the Coalition's problems with militants in Pakistan was a direct result of policies enacted in the 80s.
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Brewers honor season-ticket holder
MILWAUKEE -- Jerry DeQuardo has been loyal to the Brewers for a long time, and on Tuesday, the Brewers gave a little something back to the Milwaukee native.
DeQuardo, a season-ticket holder with the Brewers since 1978, won the Brewers' third-annual "Fan-Tastic Forty" Welcome to the Big Leagues prize and signed a one day Major League contract on Tuesday prior to the Brewers-A's game at Miller Park.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin presented DeQuardo with his contract and a check for $2,677.60, one day's pay at the MLB minimum salary, in a pregame press conference in the Miller Park Media Interview Room.
"It's just like a dream come true," DeQuardo said. "I just feel in awe of this. I think this is one of the neatest experiences I've ever had in my life. I wouldn't trade this for anything."
In addition to his check, DeQuardo received a personalized full Brewers uniform, a framed final page of his contract, 50 baseball cards of his likeness, a DVD highlight video of himself and a chance to throw out the first pitch prior to the game.
The event is part of the Brewers "Fan-Tastic Forty" promotion, which awards prizes for 40 consecutive days to various season seat holders who renewed their ticket packages.
"I've been to hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of games, that's for sure," said DeQuardo who was joined by his girlfriend, son, nephew and nephew's son at the press conference. "This is unbelievable. I've got to pinch myself."
DeQuardo, 70, currently resides in Brookfield and says he is semi-retired while still owning his own insurance firm, DeQuardo Insurance. His ties with Milwaukee baseball date back to his bat boy and clubhouse staffer days with the Milwaukee Braves from 1958-1960.
"I remember shaking Willie Mays' hand, Stan Musial. Danny Murtaugh was the manager of the Pirates, and they won it that year. I still remember that very much," DeQuardo said. "It was a great experience, it really was. A lot of great memories."
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. Kevin Massoth is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The increase is predicted in Otago Polytechnic's 2013 budget, which was given to the Otago Daily Times this week after it was approved in the closed section of last month's council meeting. The budget forecasts equivalent full-time student (EFTS) numbers will reach 3945 next year, an increase of 5% on the 3765 enrolled this year.
If the forecast proves correct, it would mean two consecutive years of growth in student numbers at the polytechnic. Numbers increased 4.2% this year.
This comes against a backdrop of falling student numbers nationally. Figures released by Statistics New Zealand last week showed that numbers enrolling in universities and polytechnics dropped 7.4% last year.
Otago Polytechnic chief operating officer Philip Cullen said the growth in student numbers next year would largely be unfunded by the Government and instead be paid for from student fees.
The polytechnic could sustain having 5% of its EFTS unfunded by the Government, because the extra provision would not result in an increase of ''fixed cost structures'', Mr Cullen said.
The budget forecasted revenue to grow from $84.764 million this year to $90.552 million next year. Expenditure was expected to increase from $76.955 million to $82.530 million.
This would make for an operating surplus of $3.103 million next year, up from $3.097 million this year.
''We have targeted a surplus which can be achieved but are still mindful of growing the bank balance and balance sheet robustness,'' he said.
Mr Cullen said the polytechnic's good performance was due to a number of reasons, including a growing level of applied degree provision, top-of-sector educational achievement and an increasing focus on innovation, research and enterprise.
''The budget continues the long-term strategy to achieve efficiencies in delivery, real need to our communities and to improve quality and market place standing,'' he said.
The fact the polytechnic was continuing to grow meant there had been ''minimal'' cuts, he said.
One area where there had been cutbacks was in the polytechnic's community learning centres.
''We have continued to downsize or close community learning centres, due to a reduction in activity and viability,'' he said.


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Maria Mikell loved watching her son, Kenny Woodard, play basketball at Terra Linda High and hoped someday his skills on the court would help pave the way for him to get a college education.
Although Mikell passed away more than five years ago — while Kenny was a high school junior — Woodard has continued to use his basketball talents to pursue his education and he's now closer than ever to fulfilling his ultimate goal.
Woodard, who has spent time at three different colleges since graduating from Terra Linda in 2010, has improved his academics and basketball skills to the point that he has secured a full scholarship to play for Westminster College in Salt Lake City.
"I told (my mom) when I was younger that I'd get a school to play somewhere," Woodard said. "When she did pass, things did go downhill but I did find that motivation to keep going — to get a degree and start a career. If basketball doesn't take me farther than this I'll have that degree to fall back on."
Woodard said his time on the basketball court has been crucial to keeping on the right path the past five years.
"(Basketball) has been real important actually," Woodard said. "That was my motivation, keep going and keep staying on the right path and staying positive. It it wasn't for basketball, I'd probably be doing dumb stuff. (Basketball) is something my mom loved watching me to do, so it's something I have to keep doing. I have to keep working."
Finding the right spot
Since Mikell lost her life in a North Richmond shooting in 2009, Woodard has been through a lot but has had a good support system to help him try and navigate through some of the toughest times.
Family members, AAU and college coaches plus friends of the family have all stepped up to try and keep Woodard on the right path.
"It's been a situation which nobody wants to see their child go through," said Alison Leaf, who has known Kenny for about seven years through his friendship with her daughter, Savannah. "I wasn't quite sure how it was going to affect him but he seems to have held on to the lessons that Maria taught him.
"She was such an amazing woman, an inspiration to me as well. She was always there at every game. She was very enthusiastic and passionate about everything that he did."
Woodard's former AAU coach, Mike McKinney, has also been pivotal in guiding Kenny through his collegiate journey.
"Dealing with loss of his mom at that young age, not having a sense of where to go — the biggest turnaround for him was us finding an environment for Kenny," McKinney said. "We went to Sacramento at first, American River in the San Francisco area.
"He's a quiet kid, reserved. He went out to Skyline, did well at Skyline, but he didn't quite fit with their program. I think that was a turning point for him. At some point college basketball becomes a business, not a game."
Sacramento City
In 2012, Woodard transferred to Sacramento City College, a two-year community college, and found himself as both a student and a player, despite having to redshirt his first season with the team.
"He came and redshirted for me two years ago," Sacramento City coach Andrew Jones said. "He was one of those types of redshirts that want to be doing everything — it was like he was on the team. He videotaped all our games for us. I've been doing this for 25 years now. My dad told me after our season was over, out of all the kids that have come through our basketball program, Kenny was his absolute favorite."
The following year, Woodard averaged double figures in scoring for the Panthers while putting up good shooting numbers from the free-throw line and from behind the arc. However it was his improvement in the classroom that paved the way to Westminster College.
"He learned to be a student this past year," Jones said. "When it came down the stretch, when he had to learn how to be a student and pass some tough classes, he did.
"He spent eight hours at my house one day preparing for a test. He ended up passing the class that he didn't pass the first time around and that was the class that sealed the deal for the scholarship.
"I've had a lot of guys get scholarships but when he got his, that was a pretty special day at my house. He's a special young man."
Westminster College
Coach Adam Hiatt had assembled a pretty good basketball team at Westminster but he felt that one piece was still missing.
"We felt like we had all the pieces for our team, but we didn't have a dynamic point guard," Hiatt said. "We were shaking every bush we could find. We learned about Kenny in late January this past season. Kenny popped out to me initially. He was smart enough to send a little highlight video which got me interested."
When Woodard got his opportunity to talk with the Westminster coaching staff, he had already done his homework.
"Our first conversation we had we didn't talk about basketball one time," Hiatt said. "We spoke about life and his career goals. He didn't even want to bring up basketball which really impressed me.
"He had researched us, had a specific degree path in my mind, spoke about career objectives he could meet by coming here. It was refreshing to talk to someone who was really mature in that regard."
It didn't take Hiatt long to realize he was talking to the player that he could count on to lead his team. Compared to the other things Woodard has already been through in life, basketball would be easy.
"We have a great team, great high-character guys, a lot of terrific students," Hiatt said. "It's a pretty diverse team ethnically, religiously, every category you can think of. The pretty neat thing when Kenny came out on a visit was that every single guy on the current roster said 'We need to get this kid, he's amazing.' And it had nothing to do with basketball. He's just a great kid."


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2004 Annual Lee District Town Meeting and Community Day
Fairfax County Office of Public
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Oct. 13, 2004
2004 Annual Lee District Town Meeting and Community Day
Supervisor Dana Kauffman is holding his annual Lee District Town Meeting and Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. at Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah Street, Alexandria.
The event will include activities for the family, a brief town meeting, display tables from many organizations, and a Taste of Lee District provided by the Mount Vernon/Lee and Springfield Chambers of Commerce restaurant members. The Police Motor Squad will be there along with the first district fire engine and new voting machines for everyone to try. Display and information tables will include information on the Springfield Interchange, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, schools, human services, parks, police and fire, library, local businesses and more. The Taste of Lee District "Restaurant Review" will include Baja Fresh and many others.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. for people to browse the display tables; meetings will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a flag presentation by Hayfield High School JROTC, followed by the national anthem sung by the Madrigals of Hayfield High School, and opening remarks and introductions of guests by Supervisor Kauffman.
The topic of discussion will be Land Use in Lee District: An Explanation
of the Process and How You Can Get Involved. Presentations will
• Paul Gagnon, chairman of the Lee District Land Use Committee – "The Citizen-Led Land Use Process"
• Rodney Lusk, Lee District planning commissioner – "Planning Commission and its Role" and "How You Can Get Involved in the Process"
• Jim Zook, director of Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning – "How Land Use is Evaluated by County Staff"
• Ho Chang, director of Fairfax County Department of Transportation – "How Transportation Issues Impact Land Use"
• Marianne Gardner, Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning – "How the APR Planning Process Works"
Supervisor Kauffman will close out the meeting,
and there will be a question and answer session at 11:30 a.m. followed by
the Taste of Lee District at noon. For more information call the Lee
District Office at 703-971-6262, TTY 711.