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In the weeks before his ouster as president of Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services and subsequent suicide, Michael Bernstein faced allegations of fraud, embezzlement and sexual harassment, among other charges.
The allegations came not from law enforcement agencies but in "unsigned letters" brought to the attention of Bernstein's bosses, according to an e-mail obtained by the St. Petersburg Times.
The e-mail, which Bernstein sent to Gulf Coast's directors on Oct. 11, offers new details about the fall of a man who led one of the bay area's largest nonprofit social service groups.
Those details cast doubt on the account of his departure that Gulf Coast has so far provided. And from the long and rambling e-mail, there emerges a portrait of an embattled man eager to prove his innocence.
"It is quite shameful to think that so many I felt close to have lost faith and respect for me," he wrote. "What a sad legacy."
Friday, Gulf Coast acknowledged it recently investigated Bernstein but found no evidence of illegal activity. However, he did recently repay the organization a large sum of money.
Bernstein became president of Gulf Coast in 1978 and is credited with helping grow the agency.
The organization has roughly 700 employees working in 32 counties in Florida, including the bay area. It reported revenue of nearly $33 million in 2007, the last year for which federal records are available. About half the revenue came from governments; most of the rest from public donations.
News reports this month about a contract the nonprofit had with the state Department of Education were the first public indication that Bernstein's relationship with Gulf Coast was troubled.
The organization was hired to place mentally and physically disabled people in jobs. According to state regulators, Bernstein contacted them to say an internal review had uncovered problems with the contract.
The state launched an inquiry and found that, in some instances, Gulf Coast billed the state for having found jobs for clients but could not produce adequate documentation that the placements had occurred. The review also found some clients were placed in jobs the state determined were not appropriate.
Gulf Coast was ordered to repay $132,000 to the state, which it did in mid September.
State officials, who terminated the contract Oct. 14, said most of the problems were in South Florida. The review turned up no evidence of illegal activity, though the state said that possibility could not be ruled out.
When announcing Bernstein's resignation Oct. 14, Gulf Coast spokeswoman Lisa Brock said the departure was not linked to any finding of wrongdoing on Bernstein's part.
"When an organization has had the same leadership for several years," Brock said then, "it's sometimes just time for a change."
Bernstein's e-mail of Oct. 11, however, indicates he was ordered to resign or be fired, and that the leadership of Gulf Coast declined to honor unspecified details of his contract.
"Why?" Bernstein writes. "Even if I had the financial means I just don't have the mental strength to sue."
In the e-mail, he writes that he had been subject to anonymous allegations of fraud, embezzlement and sexual harassment, though the particulars of those charges are not specified.
Those making the charges had been interviewed by a man who described himself as a former FBI investigator, according to the e-mail, and were given assurances that Bernstein would not learn their names.
Responding to written questions, Brock said Friday that the group had sought Bernstein's resignation after learning of the allegations in July. She said the agency used an investigator who promised sources anonymity.
Brock said no evidence was found to support a finding that Bernstein stole money from the organization. The agency was paying him nearly $267,000 a year in salary and benefits.
However, she said that due to an administrative error, he had mistakenly been paid his annual benefits package twice recently.
On Aug. 31, she said, Bernstein repaid Gulf Coast $108,000.
Brock said Gulf Coast had been as open as possible about the circumstances of his departure, given terms of the confidential separation agreement he had reached with the agency.
But Gulf Coast has not been open enough for Andy Steingold, mayor of Safety Harbor and a Gulf Coast board member who resigned this past week.
Steingold said he respected the agency and its work, but the board acted with too little transparency. "In light of how they operate the board," Steingold said, "it's not something I want to participate in."
Bernstein, 57, was found dead in Valdosta, Ga., on Oct. 21, a week after his resignation was announced. He died in a Super 8 hotel room from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


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BROWARD COUNTY, Texas - Kevon J. Obas, 20, was arrested Tuesday in connection with the May 16 shooting and robbery outside of the Champion Food Store in unincorporated Central Broward, but Broward Sheriff's detectives are still looking for another suspect.
A surveillance camera caught images of Obas and another suspect walking in front of the business toward two men who were off camera playing craps. The two victims ran away from the suspects as the suspects began shooting at them.
Damian Royer, 25, fell to the ground after being hit by one of the bullets. Moments later a black, two-door Pontiac G6 pulled up next to Royer. A man exited the car, searched through Royer's pockets, then got back in the car and drove away.
Royer was transported to Broward Health Medical Center in critical condition. Doctors said if he survives he is likely to be a quadriplegic.
The second suspect is described as a dark skin, black male, chubby, with long dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing an orange shirt and a knit hat.
Anyone with information about this robbery, the second suspect, or the getaway vehicle is asked to contact BSO Violent Crimes Detective Devoune Williams at 954-321-4235 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org.
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Israel's internal security agency says a Palestinian man rammed his car into a military jeep in the West Bank, flipping it over, and then attacked the agents inside with an ax.
The Shin Bet agency says one of its agents opened fire and killed the Palestinian. It says two agents were hurt in the ax attack.
Palestinian truck driver Rafik Salem says the Palestinian car hit the jeep at high speed Monday before veering into an olive grove. He says an ax-wielding man emerged from the grove and attacked the Israelis.
It was not clear if the assailant acted on his own or on behalf of a group.
Palestinian attacks on Israelis in the West Bank have dropped off sharply since an uprising a decade ago, but tensions remain high.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press
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Ok I really want one of these.. why I'm not exactly sure, but they're cool aren't they?! These new DualView cameras are exactly that, they've got screens on the front and the back making those self-portraits picture perfect!
The new flagship models of the Samsung DualView camera family, the ST600 and ST100 each received an upgrade to their front LCD screens, activated by a simple tap, which now measure 1.8" compared to the 1.5" front LCD screens found on their DualView predecessors. With larger front LCD screens, the ST600 and ST100 make it easier for consumers to properly frame themselves in their photos and videos and be part of the action by stepping out from behind the camera and joining friends and family in front. The Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 are also available in stylish, mood-inspired colors, including purple (ST600) and pink (ST100), and are encased in a slim and sleek compact frame with a metallic finish to deliver a new sense of fun and modern functionality that will ensure users stand out from the crowd.
The Samsung DualView ST600 and ST100 come equipped with high-quality Schneider KREUZNACH lenses which are supported by Optical and Digital Image Stabilization to help consumers produce blur-free images. The ST600 combines a powerful 27mm wide-angle focal length with a 5x optical zoom, while the ST100 is the first Samsung DualView digital camera to feature an internal, 5x optical zoom, which keeps the design optimally chic (35mm focal-length).


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I was injected with Botox a week ago and see NO results at all - should I be reinjected?
I am 54 years old and had Botox for the first time a week ago. I was injected above my brows to elevate them and get rid of lines between the brows. I was also injected around my eyes for crows feet. I have seen NO results at all! I am fully able to move all facial muscles. Should I be reinjected? Do I have antibodies? Would it be fair for me to pay for that? I feel that I have spent $750 for nothing.
Wait another week, for a total of two weeks. If there is still no effect, then see your surgeon. Although the company has taken the policy of not reimbursing the doctor if the Botox did not work, my personal policy is to inject the patient with fresh mixed Botox at no charge. If there is still no effect after that, I will talk with the company.
Make sure you are getting fresh Botox. After dilution, its shelf life is no more than 2 weeks.
Make sure your injector is getting American made Botox by Allergan. and not a Chinese counterfeit product.
Often to get a long lasting effect with Botox, a practitioner will mix it while you are there and immediately administer the drug. This can allow the effects of the Botox to last as long as 6 to 8 months. However, one down side is that it can take 2 to 3 weeks to notice initial results.
Once the Botox sits around for more than just a few hours it has less long term effects. Spa treatments with Botox which usually is the much cheaper Botox B, usually only lasts 2 to 3 months. However, onset or action of the drug occurs usually within a week.
The bottom line is you should wait about one more week. If no result occurs, return to the practitioner who performed your procedure for evaluation.
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It is uncommon not to see any results after 2 weeks. I would wait 1 more week. If there are still no results I would return to the physician's office for an evaluation. I hope you were treated by a Board Certified physician, preferably a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist.
Longevity of Botox – Botox usually takes 7-10 days if properly injected to obtain the maximum results. It is rare to not have any type of result if done correctly. If you have minimal results, you can go back to your Plastic Surgeon and he can re-inject the area. The lot number for the Botox should be given to Allergan if it did not work on a set of patients.
The situation you describe is not typical, so you and your board-certified plastic surgeon should meet again to review the result, the procedure, the dosages, etc.


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As a highlight of the program Rachel Ward, from Canyon High School was named to the ROP Hall of Fame as ROP's Outstanding Student of the Year.
Instructors in ROP classes chose the outstanding student in their class, according to established criteria. All 94 outstanding students were then invited to participate in interviews before a panel of professionals in one of six industry clusters. Once the gold, silver and bronze medalists were chosen, the gold medalists were invited to a second interview to determine the Hall of Fame winner.
Ward was nominated by teacher Debbie Pepe as the outstanding student in her animal care and services class.
"Rachel Ward could best be described as a go-getter," Pepe said. "She is a hands-on, not-afraid-to-get-her-hands-dirty type of person." The nomination noted that when most students are sleeping in on Sunday mornings, Rachel arrives at Hart Park at 5:30 a.m. to start her animal care-taking chores of feeding and cleaning the animals.
"Even in the rain, Rachel (Ward) was on time and wearing a smile," Pepe said. "She is confident without arrogance (and) always a pleasure to work with."
Dalton Bond from Saugus High School was the gold-medal winner in the building trades and transportation cluster. He was selected by his ROP plumbing teacher for his positive attitude, consistent attendance and strong work ethic. Runners-up in the industry cluster include Joshua Murray from Canyon High, silver medalist, chosen by his exploring engineering technology teacher, and Tanner Griffin, from Saugus High School, bronze medalist, from the ROP automotive technology class.
Michael Wright from Saugus High School, gold medalist in the design, marketing and finance industry cluster, was named by his virtual enterprise teacher, Summer O'Brien. Wright currently holds the position of chief financial officer of Acoustic Cakes and Apparel, the virtual company created and run by the class. "He has an infectious smile and sense of humor, and is a pleasure to have in class," O'Brien said.
Runners-up in the industry cluster include Shogik Yeremyan from Hart High School, silver medalist, from the virtual enterprise class. Bronze medalist Steven Sehrer from Valencia High School was named by his banking occupations teacher.
Gold medalist in the health and child development industry cluster is Jasmin Robles from West Ranch High School, selected by Pam English, her dental-assistant teacher. "She does not hesitate to help in class and, as a result, she is looked up to by all class members," English said. Her nomination also noted the extra time and effort Robles added to create an exceptional portfolio showing her work in the class.
Silver medalist in the industry cluster is Taylor Zimmerman from West Ranch High School, chosen by his physical therapy assistant teacher. Hwiwon Park from Canyon High School, selected from her pharmacy assistant class, earned the bronze medal.
Nominated in her animal care and services class, Rachel Ward from Canyon High School earned the gold medal in the hospitality, tourism and natural resources cluster and went on to receive the annual Hall of Fame award. Other medalists in the industry cluster include Sara Soliz from Canyon High School, who received the silver medal on behalf of her advanced animal care and services ROP class. Cynthia Lapos from Canyon High School was named by her culinary arts teacher and earned the bronze medal.
In the media, product development and information technology cluster, Austyn Walline from Saugus High School earned the gold medal.
John Moskal, her teacher in the entertainment/performance occupations class, called her, "one of the finest character actors I have ever had. Not one class goes by without Austyn (Walline) rendering help/advice to her fellow actors."
Silver medalist in the cluster is Madyson Statley from Hart High School, representing her screen printing class. Bronze medalist Rikki Clark from Hart High School, was chosen by her digital photography teacher.
Edger España, an adult student in the advanced fire technology academy, was selected for his help to other students and his strong skills. "He is well respected by his fellow cadets and all instructors," commented his teacher, Kelly Chulick. España is class captain this year.
Michael May from West Ranch High School was silver medalist in the cluster, representing the ROP Fire Technology Academy. Bronze medalist Conor LeBlanc from Saugus High School was named by his wildland fire teacher.
All six gold medalists were recognized by the Olympic Chapter of the California Association of Regional Occupational Centers/Programs and given a $100 scholarship. As Hall of Fame winner, Ward will have her name engraved on a perpetual plaque that will be on display for the coming year at Canyon High School, her home school.
The awards ceremony carried a 1960s theme, "Come together … with ROP," with Beatles-themed entertainment by students in the ROP entertainment performance class. The winning poster was designed by the ROP digital photography class, using photos shot in various ROP classes across the valley and ROP students in 60s fashions superimposed against a giant peace symbol. LaCandace Danridge from Valencia High School and Kevin Gabellieri from West Ranch High School were mistress and master of ceremonies.
The Hart district's Regional Occupational Program offers a wide array of career-driven classes designed to meet industry needs and offer students skills that will provide them with meaningful jobs during and after high school and, in many cases, inspire them to pursue higher education within their chosen industry. ROP classes are open to students 16 years and older. They are free to high school students and available at a nominal charge to adults on a space available basis.


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International RiverFoundation | European Riverprize Gala | 3 March 2016 | City Hall Vienna
18:45 – 22:30 Evening - The third European Riverprize Gala
City Hall of Vienna, Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
The Segura River of Spain has been named the winner of the International RiverFoundation's 2016 European Riverprize.
The third European Riverprize was awarded at the Gala Dinner during the European River Symposium 2016 on 3 March in the City Hall of Vienna. This event is traditionally, attended by all of those involved in different areas of river management all over Europe and is a fantastic networking and professional development opportunity. The conference fee included the admission to the Gala Dinner.
2016 European Riverprize Finalists
The Aragon River (Spain), the Segura River (Spain) and the River Trent (UK) where finalists in the 2016 European Riverprize, awarded by the International RiverFoundation (IRF). IRF awards the Riverprize annually to those demonstrating outstanding results in sustainable river management and protection across the European continent. Applicants were judged by an independent panel of experts in a range of river management fields. "All three finalists, while different in nature, scale and timelines, have shown results in restoring both natural river processes and nature conservation," said Bart Fokkens, Chair of the European Riverprize judging panel. "They all have a relatively long history of developing and adjusting the management framework and have expanded from dealing with one single issue to an integrated management approach. All finalists applied a multi partner approach and have learned from existing best practices, but also created their own."
Read more about the European Riverprize.
2016 European Riverprize Finalists
The Aragon River (Spain)
The Segura River (Spain)
The River Trent (UK)
Thiess International Riverprize
The winner of the award (The Segura River) was announced on 3 March at the European River Symposium in Vienna. In addition, the winner of the 2016 European Riverprize will automatically qualify for the second stage of the prestigious Thiess International Riverprize in 2016. The European Riverprize is open to applicants from 47 European countries who can demonstrate outstanding, visionary and sustainable programs in river management, restoration or protection - regardless of the size of the river or the scale of the project. All Riverprize finalists and winners receive recognition and reward for their achievements, and join an elite group of Riverprize alumni who are supported by the IRF and its global partners to continue their efforts and share their experiences with communities around the world who can benefit from it most.
The International RiverFoundation also awards the New Zealand, Australian and North American Riverprizes—as well as the prestigious Thiess International Riverprize—to those who achieve the best outcomes in river and basin management globally. In 2014, the River Rhine took out the Thiess International Riverprize after being awarded the inaugural IRF European Riverprize the previous year.
The previous European Riverprize winners were:
- 2013 River Rhine
(All basin countries and became the winner of the International Riverprize in 2014)
- 2014 River Mur (Austria)
For more information about the Riverprize visit International RiverFoundation - Reviving the World's Rivers


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brilliant drawing. he's phenomenal :) 5/5
Beautiful drawing skills. ^_^
Spoonman, yeah I saw him a long time ago!
holy moly that video and drawing rock
I like this one it is more than a portrait it tells a story. (10)
Hey KGH! Thanks for your nice thoughts while I was gone. This is very well drawn, is that a spoon? I gotta go see this vid. 10+
Aww please give him a listen. He is amazing. Thanks for the comments though. Everyone.
I *still* didn't give him a listen but I love this pic and had to rate/comment it!! ^_^ Such a cool draw, K. The guitar truly looks wooden! =)
you are good at every kind of drawing..:)
brilliant! no glitch in the matrix here ... there definitely IS a spoon :))


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Winchester Chamber Music Festival
Fri 29/04/16 12:00 AM - Mon 02/05/16 12:00 AM
Winchester Chamber Music Festival returns for its ninth year, with artists playing alongside the Navarra Quartet and Fournier Trio.
Following a successful event at the Theatre Royal in 2015, this year's festival returns to the venue for a special performance featuring the music of Schubert and Brahms.
Taking place at a number of venues across Winchester, the Winchester Chamber Music Festival features a range of events including live performances, talks, and a special family friendly matinee concert, allowing everyone to enjoy the festival.
For full details of events taking place, please visit the festival website.
Tickets are available from the Theatre Royal Box office, by telephone, website or in person (in advance).
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RISE®, INDA's Research, Innovative & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference offers three-days to explore "what's next" and "what's needed" from industry's most prescient leaders in materials research, and innovative science as applied to engineered fabrics.
New this year, RISE® devotes one day to present Nanofibers for the Third Millennium (N3M) highlighting the major nanofiber application areas and manufacturing processes.
INDA's RISE® Conference has been connecting technical innovation in engineered fabrics with practical applications since 2010. The conference is devoted to business/product development professionals, innovation teams, product managers research engineers, and other technical scouts seeking technical presentations centered on developing and driving innovation and technology within engineered fabrics.
"Our RISE® Conference with the N3M symposium on nanofibers brings attendees an exciting new area that simply cannot be ignored by forward-looking companies. We will explore 'what's next' from industry's most prescient leaders in materials research and innovative science and how it can and will
be applied to engineered fabrics," said Dave Rousse, President of INDA.
The N3M symposium highlights major nanofiber application areas and manufacturing processes, including Air/Liquid Filtration, Life Sciences (wound care and tissue scaffolding), and Energy Storage (fuel cells and battery separators). Elmarco Inc., a manufacturer of electrospun nanofiber equiopment, will be a Platinum Sponsor of the N3M symposium.
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New work (personal piece) for WBEZ's This American Life with host Ira Glass. I thought it would be a fun challenge to develop a concept for This American Life and to give thanks to a storytelling series, which has been a companion during many late night/tight deadline work sessions.
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Like all crossover designs, Toyota's 2011 Venza hedges its bets.
The big, four-door hatchback is Toyota's shot across the bow of the Ford Edge, the Mazda CX7, the Nissan Murano or the Honda CRV. It's also a much more affordable alternative to the Porsche Cayenne or the Mercedes R-Class. It targets an overlap market between SUV and city cruiser – hoping to hook luxury fans, outdoorsy types and the modern family car buyer.
But, since family car buyers are inherently boring and tend to be cranky as a result, we'll focus on the Venza's blended brew of urban comforts and multi-purpose utility – a mix intended to make the Venza feel at home in the city or along country roads.
Everything about driving the Venza whispers "smooth" into your ear as you roll along, despite the road quality or surface. With 19" alloy wheels and four-wheel independent suspension added to power screening and cruise control, the Venza does everything it can to reduce driving to mere steering.
Be forewarned. There's always a tradeoff with technology rich motoring like this. The engineering blends to protect you from the road, but it also separates you from it. If you crave the adrenaline rush of fighting the wheel over a rough patch of ground or pulling a couple Gs through a highway turn, look elsewhere. The Venza works to make driving safer and easier. You'll enjoy driving it for its comfort and technology, not for its guttural excitement. This isn't a sports car or an off-roading four-wheel tank. It's designed to get you from city to country, work to play with maximum comfort and reliability.
Toyota set-up the Venza's four cylinder version for this road test. At first glance, you'd think you'd have to stand on that accelerator to persuade those four cylinders onward in such a big car. But, the 2.7 liter, 16-valve engine is enough to get the crossover into the fray happily while maintaining the EPA fuel economy estimate 23 MPG.
With an MSRP just south of $30,000 for the four cylinder version, you get dual zone climate control, AM/FM/CD/XM stereo, USB connectivity, power windows and mirrors and remote keyless entry. I think it even got up early one morning, made my breakfast and rearranged my furniture for maximum feng shui. It doesn't want for the techie bells and whistles in any showroom configuration.
Beyond its technologically-stuffed interior and smooth, carefree ride, the Venza's most attractive feature for any active life driver is its size. The ample passenger cabin is built for four, but can carry five or six without stretching its seams. For drivers who live in their car, the ample hatch space can hold everything from an full office worth of work supplies to a foursome's golf bags to groceries for a big Sunday BBQ with your entire weekend warrior softball team.
But, if you're going to make the investment, step up from the four cylinder engine and pay for the V6. Yes, the four-banger will get out into traffic and keep you on the go well enough. During my test drive, I peeked down to catch me flirting with 80 out on the freeway more than once. But, this is a big car with serious passenger and cargo capacity. When you're lugging folks and their assorted burdens around town and need a little extra pick-up, you'll be better served by the extra horsepower of the V6.
That extra kick will get you out in traffic with more urgency, but no extra HP can undo the Venza's primary calling card – that hard won, cream smooth, worry free drive.


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Technology Briefing | Software: Electronic Arts Plans Studio In China
Published: October 7, 2004
Electronic Arts, the nation's top video game maker, plans to hire as many as 500 people to develop online games in China, betting it can profit there from designing Web-based entertainment that is less easy to pirate. The publisher of Need for Speed and FIFA Soccer is seeking developers for a studio in China to make games for local consumers, said a senior vice president, Erick Hachenburg, head of online games at the company, based in Redwood City, Calif. The market in China for online games is expected to expand almost fourfold to $622 million by 2007, according to the research firm IDC. The games require users to pay subscription fees, helping thwart software piracy, which has made profits in China elusive, Mr. Hachenburg said yesterday in a phone interview. Game players in China can pay around 0.3 yuan (4 cents) an hour to play online, with many people logging on from Internet cafes with high-speed connections.


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Members of land-use organization Crossroads II have been sharing a table that they say shows Chula Vista decision-makers are sealing the city's fate as a bedroom community.
But city planners say those numbers don't necessarily reflect long-term development plans that they hope will turn the city into a hub for business, industry and education in Southern California.
The table, titled "Comparative Acreage," shows that the percentage of developed land in the city devoted to residential use rose from 73 percent in 1988 to 84 percent in 2012 while the percentage of land developed for industrial uses dropped from 17 percent to 5 percent. The percentage developed for commercial use only rose 1 percent in the 24-year time period. Those numbers track with those of smaller communities like Lemon Grove and La Mesa.
Crossroads II leaders Peter Watry and David Danciu shared the data at recent Planning Commission and City Council sessions during which the city's policymakers were considering a proposal to rezone 12 acres of commercial property to residential land in order to make way for an apartment complex across from the Olympic Training Center in Eastlake.
Council members voted to rezone the land, citing, among other reasons, the fact that it has sat vacant for two decades without any interest from commercial developers.
That kind of impatience, Watry said, may well prevent meaningful commercial and industrial development from ever coming into the city, and keep Chula Vista in its second-to-last spot on the county's ranking of cities based on sales tax revenue per capita. Chula Vista's taxable sales per capita are $2,762, compared with the highest per capita taxable sales in the county of $6,262.
To explain their recent emphasis on building homes in Chula Vista, developers cite recent studies showing that the city is already oversaturated with commercial development and needs more residents to sustain existing storefronts. But Watry blames struggling retail on the ailing economy.
If the city keeps converting land intended for bustling shopping centers into residential neighborhoods, he said, Chula Vista may soon have nothing left for industrial and commercial retailers when the economy finally does recover.
Watry and Danciu both said it is critical to preserve available land for tax-generating purposes and permanent jobs.
"Even under normal circumstances, you have to wait till there's a market there before you can develop your commercial land," Watry said. "Now we are in one of the worst recessions we've ever had, and the mayor and council keep talking about not wanting to be a bedroom community, but they have not had the patience. They want to hurry up and develop."
He blames that same impatience for the unexpected arrival of a strip club on Bay Boulevard last week.
"They were just so glad to have someone move into that property that they didn't ask any questions about the business operation," he explained.
The city's advanced planning manager said Watry's analysis fails to take into account some important context, including the city's overall plans for its land, of which there is a lot still to develop, especially after a 9,000-acre annexation in 1996.
Even though Chula Vista has historically been a bedroom community, said Ed Batchelder, that will change thanks to several large-scale commercial and industrial projects in the most recent General Plan. Those include the celebrated $2 billion Bayfront Master Plan, the $4 billion mixed-use Millenia Park, a four-year university and a regional technology park.
"The remainder of what is to be developed has a more balanced profile," Batchelder said.
Plans are great, Watry said, but residential developers like to change those plans "before the ink is even dry."
"Following through on it, that's the catch: They never follow through," he said. "It'll lie vacant for 10 years—just like you saw with Lake Pointe—and a developer who likes residential will come along and ask for it to be rezoned."
Chula Vista Economic Development Director Michael Meacham said plans often must change when dealing with dynamic communities, which is the reason cities typically revisit their general plans every 15 or 20 years.
"Even if today we could put the perfect map together with the perfect mix of commercial, retail, office, residential and industrial, that's no guarantee it's going to be the perfect map 10-20 years from now," Meacham said. "What's the western side of Chula Vista going to look like 10 years after the bayfront is finished? We have to work together and understand what needs to be done to maintain quality of life for our current residents and build prosperity and opportunity for the future."
He added that while he agrees with Watry in theory, the outlook is far from dire.
"It is better than he said, but we have to be careful every single time we take commercial or industrial property out of the mix," he said.


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A new take on the classic Paint Brush Change by Roy Walton that allows for multiple color changes of a single playing card. On this tutorial Alex Pandrea teaches you the method in detail along with several neat applications.
Running time: 23 minutes
One of the smoothest card changes ever! Subtle but with a huge WOW factor !!!
Done right, it's awesome. The initial change is easy, The Reverse is going to take some time to look good. It's eye candy, so if you want to add dressing to your performance then get this.
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Romain Grosjean has been handed a one-race ban for his part in the first-corner pile-up during today's Belgian Grand Prix.
His team, Lotus, confirmed the punishment had been handed down by race stewards after he appeared to be at the centre of the crash at La Source.
McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was clipped by Grosjean as he attempted to cut across the Briton.
As the rear-right tyre of Grosjean's car hit the front-left of Hamilton's, it sparked a chain reaction which resulted in the exit of four cars.
As the mayhem unfolded Grosjean and Hamilton collected Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, the latter duo having started from fifth and fourth.
On-board replays showed Grosjean's Lotus flying over the front of the Ferrari, missing the head of the Spaniard by inches.
Grosjean was also handed a fine of €50,000 by the stewards who deemed what unfolded "an extremely serious breach of the regulations which had the potential to cause injury to others".
In their conclusion, the stewards added: "It eliminated leading championship contenders from the race.
"The stewards note the team conceded the action of the driver was an extremely serious mistake and an error of judgment.
"Neither the team nor the driver made any submission in mitigation of penalty."
Although reminded of their right of appeal, Lotus have decided they will not do so, which means reserve Jerome D'Ambrosio is likely to step in for next Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Grosjean, the first driver to be banned from a race since Michael Schumacher in 1994 when he ignored black flags during the British Grand Prix, said: "I accept my mistake.
"I misjudged the gap to Lewis. I thought I was in front of him.
"It was a small mistake, but a big incident. I'm very sorry, and I'm just glad nobody is hurt. That's the main thing.
"It's a very hard decision to hear. When you love racing it's hard."
Although team principal Eric Boullier described the penalty as "severe", he appreciates Grosjean needs to start learning given the number of incidents he has been involved in this season.
"Being in the wrong place is not good, and that means we have to keep working and talking - more talking I think - as to the reason why he is in the wrong place," said Boullier.
"Part of the problem is that he wants to do well, he is somebody who is a perfectionist.
"He needs to understand he will deliver more if he doesn't put too much pressure on himself at the start of the race.
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Reviews - Holiday Inn Express LONDON - SOUTHWARK3
103-109 Southwark Street, London, SE1 0JQ
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Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
Very Good
83% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Stayed 16 - 18 October
Arrived on Sunday to find no car park available even though the reservation states there was.
The hotel looks dirty and in needs of refurbished.
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Room excellent.
Restuarant arrangements a disaster. Far too many guests for such a small space so great difficulty seating a group of four people. Not enough knives and forks, ended up eating sausage with a spoon. Also they ran out of cups. We are laughing about it now but it was not funny at the time.
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The hotel is well located for transport hubs and is very close to the South bank facilities like Tate Modern and the Globe Theater.
Modern , clean and with welcoming and well informed staff. We could find no fault although there was the usual scrum for breakfast but if you don't mind that then it was excellent value for money.
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Decent stay!
Overall a good stay room was big enough and very clean without being spectacular, very good staff and quite attentive yo your needs.
Breakfast for a 3 star hotel was excellent although limited choice. All this was massively let down after returning home when I found I was charged twice for my stay which led to overdraft charges and mortgage payment not coming out. Hotel have still not offered any refund or compensation for bank charges and inconvenience. Huge let down.
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Dear V Raj,
First of all, thank you very much for your recent stay at our hotel. I am so sorry to see you did not enjoy your overall experience with us, especially with customer service. We'd like to obtain some additional detail regarding your experience so we have sent you a private message. We hope to have the honor of serving you again should your travels bring you back to London-Southwark.
IHG Care
Cleaner came to do the room before checking out time. The hot breakfast was below average.
In general the room was nice and comfy.
Location wise was perfect for the purpose of my visit. I would stay again.
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Good location, all the staff are very nice and helpful.
The rooms are lovely and clean and the beds are very comfortable.
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No complaints
It was a good hotel, however the sink kept getting blocked, other than that, no complaints.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts and comments about your stay with us. We are glad to hear that your four our hotel to be good and clean. However, we would like to apologize for the inconvenience you had with our sink. We give the utmost importance to our guest comments as they help us improve and continually provide the best guest experience possible. In addition, your feedback has been forwarded to our management to ensure similar situations can be avoided in the future.
Again, our apologies for the inconvenience and we hope to have another opportunity to provide you a much better experience.
IHG Care
Could Do Better.
Check-in was delayed 1 1/2 hours for a gas leak which disrupted our plans but couldn't be helped.
I did suggest a discount off the room rate, as our stay was very short but no chance. Access card repeatedly failed to work in door, resulting in trips back to reception to fix. Sink filled up in bathroom as water ran away very slowly. Building noise next to hotel, even early on Saturday. In my opinion, cooked breakfast was well below average, with low quality sausages and no bacon. Check-out was 11.00am but the housekeeper was knocking on our door at 9.45am wanting to get in, which was a first. Good location for Southwark tube.
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Your comments are important to the success of our organization as we rely on you to tell us how we are doing and how we can improve our guest experience.
I value you as our guest and hope you will continue to choose IHG for your future travel needs.
IHG Care
Basic but did a job
Excellent and clean
Polite staff, good price and clean room.
All I needed.
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Sautéed Vegetable and Chicken Pasta
Author: Leslie Green - The Hungry Housewife
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
A delicious sauteed vegetable and chicken pasta with a light sauce
8 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms, chopped
1 medium Red Onion, sliced
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 yellow squash, chopped
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
1½ pound Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast, cubed
2 tablespoon Olive Oil, divided
½ teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt
½ teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
2½ cups Chicken Stock
2½ tablespoons Corn Starch
Juice of one Lemon
9 oz. Spinach
14.5 oz Barilla Plus Multi Grain Pasta, cooked to package directions
In a medium bowl, add the chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, salt,pepper, Italian Seasoning and rosemary. Toss to incorporate and set aside.
In large 12" skillet over medium heat, add the chicken and cook until no longer pink in the middle, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil.
Sautee onions and mushrooms until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes ,zucchini and squash, cook until the tomatoes start to pop open a bit.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the chicken and any juices that accumulated in the bowl back into the pan.
In a large measuring cup, mix together the chicken stock, corn starch and lemon juice.
Add the chicken stock mixture to the pan and bring to a light boil until it thickens to your liking.
Add the spinach and allow it to wilt down.
Add the cooked pasta, stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Use a BIG 12" skillet....This make A LOT of food!
Recipe by
The Hungry Housewife
at http://www.thehungryhousewife.com/2012/08/sauteed-vegetable-and-chicken-pasta-giveaway.html


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Lines the rebuilding of Germany's army after it was once all yet dismantled on the finish of global conflict I, and the arrangements for the subsequent conflict.
The Railway Man: A POW's Searing Account of War, Brutality and Forgiveness (Movie Tie-in Editions)
By Eric Lomax
Now an immense movie Starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman.
The Railway Man is a outstanding memoir of forgiveness―a super testomony to the braveness that propels one towards remembrance, and at last, peace with the previous. Eric Lomax, despatched to Malaya in global conflict II, was once taken prisoner via the japanese and placed to punishing paintings at the infamous Burma-Siam railway. After the radio he illicitly helped to construct so one can stick with battle information used to be came across, he was once subjected to 2 years of hunger and torture. He could always remember the interpreter at those brutal classes. Fifty years after returning domestic from the warfare, marrying, and gaining the power from his spouse Patti to struggle his demons, he discovered the interpreter used to be alive. via letters and assembly together with his former torturer, Lomax bravely moved past bitterness drawing on a rare will to increase forgiveness.
To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima (Asia/Pacific/Perspectives)
By Charles Pellegrino
Drawing at the voices of atomic bomb survivors and the hot technological know-how of forensic archaeology, Charles Pellegrino describes the occasions and the aftermath of 2 days in August whilst nuclear units, detonated over Japan, replaced lifestyles on the earth forever.
To Hell and again offers readers a beautiful, "you are there" time pill, wrapped in dependent prose. Charles Pellegrino's clinical authority and shut dating with the A-bomb survivors make his account the main gripping and authoritative ever written.
At the narrative's middle are eyewitness money owed of these who skilled the atomic explosions firsthand—the jap civilians at the flooring. because the first urban exact, Hiroshima is the focal point of so much histories. Pellegrino provides equivalent weight to the bombing of Nagasaki, symbolized via the thirty those who are recognized to have fled Hiroshima for Nagasaki—where they arrived simply in time to outlive the second one bomb. one in all them, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, is the single one that skilled the complete results of either cataclysms inside of flooring 0. the second one time, the blast results have been diverted round the stairwell at the back of which Yamaguchi's place of work convention used to be convened—placing him and few others in a surprise cocoon that provided safeguard whereas the whole development disappeared round them.
Pellegrino weaves spellbinding tales jointly inside of an illustrated narrative that demanding situations the "official report," exhibiting precisely what occurred in Hiroshima and Nagasaki—and why.
Also to be had from appropriate owners is an stronger publication model containing never-before-seen videos of the survivors, their descendants, and the towns as they're this present day. Filmed via the writer in the course of his examine in Japan, those 18 video clips are put through the textual content, taking readers past the web page and delivering an eye-opening and private solution to know how the consequences of the atomic bombs are nonetheless felt 70 years after detonation.
Kamikaze Diaries: Reflections of Japanese Student Soldiers
By Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney
This relocating historical past offers diaries and correspondence left through contributors of the tokkotai and different eastern scholar infantrymen who perished through the struggle. outdoors of Japan, those kamikaze pilots have been thought of unbridled fans and chauvinists who willingly sacrificed their lives for the emperor. however the writings explored the following by way of Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney essentially and eloquently communicate differently. an important variety of the kamikaze have been college scholars who have been drafted and compelled to volunteer for this determined army operation. Such younger males have been the highbrow elite of recent Japan: steeped within the classics and significant works of philosophy, they took Descartes' "I imagine, hence i'm" as their motto. And of their diaries and correspondence, as Ohnuki-Tierney indicates, those pupil infantrymen wrote lengthy and sometimes heartbreaking soliloquies within which they poured out their affliction and worry, expressed profound ambivalence towards the warfare, and articulated considerate competition to their nation's imperialism.
A salutary correction to the various caricatures of the kamikaze, this poignant paintings might be necessary to a person attracted to the heritage of Japan and international warfare II.
Japanese Pacific Island Defenses 1941-45 (Fortress)
By Gordon L. Rottman
The lengthy and bloody battling for keep watch over of the japanese occupied Pacific islands in international struggle II is a key aspect in 20th-century war. No islands have been alike within the structures and nature in their protective emplacements, and native improvization and command personal tastes affected either fabrics used and shielding versions. This name information the institution, building and effectiveness of eastern transitority and semi-permanent crew-served guns positions and person and small-unit scuffling with positions. built-in stumbling blocks and minefields, camouflage and the altering protecting rules also are lined.
A Thousand Suns
By Alex Scarrow
On 29 April 1945 the Allies secretly surrendered unconditionally to Nazi Germany. 4 hours later, that give up used to be withdrawn. the realm by no means knew - till now...
It is early April of 1945. The Nazi regime is being slowly throttled by way of the oncoming Russian and Allied armies and Hitler rages uselessly in his Berlin bunker. however the excessive command have another throw of the cube to make...
An audacious plan is hatched to avoid wasting the homeland and beat off the upcoming apocalypse. All it is going to take is a hodge-podge squadron of escort combatants, a captured US bomber and one suicidally courageous pilot to fly it over the Atlantic into the thrashing center of the United States.
Half a century later, a rusting airplane is found, sunk with its workforce, off the coast of latest York - a relic from a bygone age. Chris Roland, an excellent younger photographer, is shipped to take pictures of this time tablet. however it is barely whilst he discovers the fragments of Nazi uniforms at the decaying corpses that he realises he has come upon a mystery so bad that even fifty years later it may well nonetheless kill him...
When Britain Saved the West: The Story of 1940
The publication reassesses key occasions of 1940—crises that have been well-known as such on the time and others now not absolutely favored. past examines Neville Chamberlain's executive, Churchill's competitors, the cave in of France, the conflict of england, and the Blitz. He seems significantly on the place of the U.S. sooner than Pearl Harbor, and at Roosevelt's reaction to the quandary. past concludes that the kingdom used to be kept via a mix of political management, British Expeditionary strength decision and talent, Royal Air strength and military efforts to come squaddies to the place of origin, and the choice of the folk to struggle on "in spite of all terror." As eloquent because it is arguable, this booklet exposes the whole import of occasions in 1940, whilst Britain fought on my own and Western civilization hung within the balance.
Freuds' War
Total War: Causes and Courses of the Second World War
By Peter Calvocoressi
This revised version of a historical past of global warfare II takes complete account of a flood of legit information and private memoirs which have been made public during the last 15 years.
The Bloody Forest: Battle for the Hurtgen: September 1944-January 1945
By Gerald Astor
Informed principally during the phrases of guys who have been there, The Bloody wooded area inspires one of many deadliest and such a lot ill-conceived campaigns of global warfare II. nobody does oral heritage higher than Gerald Astor.--Stephen E. Ambrose. 36 pictures. 1 map.


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RIO DE JANEIRO (Jan. 24)
Hope was expressed here today by Leonel Brizola, governor of the province of Rio Grande do Sul, that the perpetrators of acts of vandalism committed recently against Jewish institutions and cemeteries, may be apprehended soon.
The Governor said that police authorities have now obtained clues to the identity of some members of a secret, terroristic organization known only by the initials "M. A. C." Jewish cemeteries have been desecrated at Porto Alegre and Curitiba, recently, and other acts of anti-Semitic terrorism have been reported in Brazil, In each case, the terrorists identified themselves with the initials "M.A.C."


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JailInmates.us.org has launched their customer service division in order to help consumers with any questions, concerns or complaints they may have, the company announced yesterday.
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Friday, August 25, 2006
Crofton's Fire -- Keith Coplin
Forty years or so ago, I was in graduate school with Keith Coplin. I haven't seen Keith since then, but I remember him well, and I especially remember one funny story about him and the draft. But that's beside the point. The point is that a couple of years ago Keith published a novel called Crofton's Fire, and it's terrific. The title character is a military man who escapes the Custer fight at Little Big Horn and goes on to become involved in any number of interesting situations throughout the rest of the 19th century. Crofton, unlike, say, Harry Flashman, is a good and decent man, but his narrative voice is as compelling as Harry's. It's also entirely different. The book's style is spare and almost poetic.
This book got killer reviews, and independent booksellers loved it (see scan). If you're looking for a superbly written historical novel, this is the one. Check it out.
2 comments:
- Jessi Coplin said...
I know this post is 4 years old, but I wanted to comment as I am Keith Coplin's daughter, and I am pretty sure I know which draft story you are talking about. :)
- Bill Crider said...
Glad to hear from you Jessi. Tell Keith I said "hey" if he rememebers me at all!
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Interview with 2 authors- August 2012
Michael Koryta (pronounced ko-ree-ta)has written nine novels, praised by such authors as Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Michael Connelly and Dennis Lehane, and his most recent novel, THE PROPHET, was called "Friday Night Lights meets In Cold Blood…a flawless performance" by Kirkus. His last three novels, THE RIDGE, THE CYPRESS HOUSE, and SO COLD THE RIVER were all New York Times notable books and nominated for several national and international awards. In addition to winning the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, his novel ENVY THE NIGHT was selected as a Reader's Digest condensed book. Koryta's work has been translated into more than twenty languages. A former private investigator and newspaper reporter, Koryta graduated from Indiana University with a degree in criminal justice. He currently lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Bloomington, Indiana.
>>Michael Koryta Interview<<
>>David Vann Interview<<
David Vann was born in the Aleutian Islands and spent his childhood in Ketchikan, Alaska.
For 12 years, no agent would send out his first book, Legend of a Suicide, so he went to sea
and became a captain and boat builder. Legend of a Suicidehas now won 10 prizes, including
the Prix Medicis Etranger in France for best foreign novel, the Premi Llibreter in Spain for
best foreign novel, the Grace Paley Prize, a California Book Award, and the L'Express
readers' prize (France). Being translated into 18 languages, Legend of a Suicide is an
international bestseller and has also been on 40 Best Books of the Year lists in 11 countries,
been selected by the New Yorker Book Club and the Times Book Club, read in full on North
German radio, and will be made into a film by Chris Meloni. David has also been listed for
the Sunday Times Short Story Award, the Story Prize, and others. His novel Caribou Island is
an international bestseller being translated into 18 languages, on 25 Best Books of the Year
lists in 9 countries, shortlisted for the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize, and will be made
into a film by Bill Guttentag. His new novel, Dirt, has just
been published by HarperCollins. He is the author of the bestselling memoir A Mile Down:
The True Story of a Disastrous Career at Sea and Last Day On Earth: A Portrait of the NIU
School Shooter, winner of the AWP Nonfiction Prize.
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Fall foliage will peak throughout mid-Missouri this week, MU forestry professor Stephen Pallardy said.
"Yellow and red will be especially brilliant colors," Pallardy said. "Sugar maples along the Missouri River and bluffs will be very pretty."
For recommendations about where to see the autumn leaves at their prime, the Missouri Department of Conservation lists a weekly color update on its website.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Three Creeks Conservation Area and Route 94 are some of the top places to experience autumn this week, resource forester Angela Belden said.


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Mind Games to Get Your Ex Back
Sometimes it takes a lot of effort to get your ex back. If the small things or communication isn't helping your ex boyfriend or girlfriend come back to you, then other measures can be taken to fire up the relationship again. One of the techniques that should never be overlooked is using "mind games". Mind games can be effective to get your ex back when used with care.
When you think of mind games, you don't want to consider manipulating your ex or hurting them. This won't help to win them back but could cause damage to your personal relationships. You want to make sure the mind games are a simple way of telling your partner that you still love them and are interested in them. Not only will this work more effectively, but it will show sincerity when you are trying to win their affections, instead of turning them off from you.
An option to consider is to not be available to your ex-mate as much as they would like you to be. Often times, relationships that don't end in peace lead to the desire to pull away and to stop talking to the person. However, many ex-mate's will start conversing again reminiscing of those casual times of togetherness and other smaller "cues" that still show affection. Not being as available for your ex-mate and getting away is an effective mind game in making them come to honest terms of whether they still love you.
The ability to get distance from your ex partner does two things. It helps have a perspective between both sides so the truth can be revealed about how you feel about each other. For instance, taking care of your health, looks, hobbies and other personal ideals can help you to feel better after a relationship break up. If you are still in touch with your ex-mate, it may also make them realize what they're missing, which draws them back to you. Even if you're with an ex-mate, there's nothing that works better to win them back then to show you're still confident, personable and independent.
Not only does this provide you with a better outlook, but allows the relationship to ascend to a higher level. While going through these phases, you don't want to plead or beg to get your partner back and you don't want to seem desperate. Part of getting your relationship back together comes from the ability to re-attract your ex-mate to you. Allowing their minds to see they still want to be with you through taking care of your own needs, provides you with a simple way to eventually win back their affection.
If you are going through a break up and want to change the results, then you can begin looking into different ways to "play your cards". Using mind games that enhance your own life, while creating a re-attraction from your partner is a simple way to move the relationship back to the starting point. You can easily create a new beginning with intimacy and a new outlook with the potential to re-build your relationship.
For more psychological techniques and non-manipulative mind-games that strengthen love, Matt Huston has two programs I highly recommend for both men and women. Men need to check out Train Your Girlfriend and women need to check out Get Him Back Forever.


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Strange looking weights in the front of the liberty?
2011 Liberty Jet edition
I am trying to figure out why my liberty sits low on the drivers side front. I have a leaking shock on the drivers side rear, but that isnt the problem. I was underneath (legs sticking out of the front of the jeep and i looked up and to the left of the radiator and there are 2 steel weights mounted to the radiator core. Together they are the size of a can of spray paint. They are solid steel. What are they for? Should i remove them?
Any thoughts or suggestions
Do they look like this?
I've got these on mine and have no idea what they are for. My best guess is vibration dampeners for the diesel.
I know, but if BettyHumpter has the same weights then that throws my theory out and I can dream up another one since no one can tell me what those weights in mine are for.
I think they are a sacrificial anode. They draw corrosion away from the vehicle. See here: http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f46/z...inter-1400142/
I actually interned at a company that made bushings and isolation components for ford and Chrysler back in 2003, I prototyped several of these for a ford test vehicle. I would bet that these are vibration dampeners. Do they have a rubber bushing In the center between the mounting bolt and the steel mass?
Yes Shobes. If you enlarge my pics you can see between the weights and the centre mounting bracket there is black rubber.
Yes , they are vibration dampeners...same as the thing on the rear axle.
They are there for a reason, I'm sure.
The sacrificial anode thing made me chuckle, but it is a plausible enough guess.
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My nostrils are too wide but I wonder if fixing them will wreck the tip of my nose. Which procedure and incision type would be best used to fix my nostrils and/or nose? My bridge is straight. It's more the lower 1/3 part of my nose I have a problem with. Thank you.
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Wide nostril correction
The procedure to correct this is called a Weir Resection. The scar hides in the crease of your nose and a narrowing can occur. You usually judge if the nostrils are too wide by droping a line down form the inner eye lid. If the nostrils extend lateral to this line, you technically are a good candidate. The final choice though is how you and your doctor feel about the look on your face.
Nostril Reduction Surgery Can Correct Flaring / Wide Nostrils
Nostril reduction surgery (called Alarplasty / Alar Base Reduction) is a procedure that can narrow the width of the nostril base, decrease the amount of nostril flaring, or decrease the size of the nostrils.
To accomplish this, the surgeon makes an incision in the crease where the nostril wall meets the cheek. A wedge shaped piece of nostril wall is removed, and when the incision is sewn closed, the nostril narrowing is acheived.
It is possible to perform this procedure alone or as part of a rhinoplasty. It can be performed alone, but keep in mind that in order for the nose to appear natural, it must adhere to certain proportions and also be in balance with the other facial features.
Learn more: http://rhinoplasty-usa.com/html/meet-dr-cochran.html
Alar wedges to decrease nostril size
Alar wedge excision is the usual procedure to decrease nostril size. This involves a carefully designed excision at the junction of the nose and cheek to decrease width of the nostril.
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Alarplasty for wide nostrils
Flaring nostrils can be reduced through an alarplasty incision. The incision is typically either at the floor of the nose in the sill or on the actual lobular component of the alar lobule. The thickness of the lobule cannot be reduced since it is fibro-fatty tissue, not cartilage.
Learn more: http://www.seattlefacial.com
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Hi there im 4 weeks post op from a full tt, lipo to flanks and pubic/mons area and tummy and muscle repair.. my incision burns at times but the worst place is under my incision in my pubic area, i can feel a lump and its so tender to touch still and burns all day and is swollen, i had lipo to the pubic area too and wished i hadnt.. my ps has seen me and says im healing well and this will go but im not sure, how long do i have to suffer like this? nenee
Burning Stabbing Pain in Pubic Area with Lumps After TT and Lipo, When Will It Go?
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Pain in pubic area after Tummy Tuck and Lipo of Mons Pubis is expected and should resolve
First I would say that the result of your Tummy Tuck and Liposuction look excellent.
The pain in the pubic area is likely due to the Liposuction of the Mons Pubis. There are many nerves in this sensitive area and they can be injured during the Liposuction. Typically the discomfort will resolve in a few weeks.
Another possibility is that the deep suture used to close the middle of your Tummy Tuck incision may be tender. This also should resolve soon
Learn more: http://drseckel.com/surgical-procedures/result-oriented-tummy-tuck-abdominoplasty/
Burning and stabbing pain after tummy tuck.
What you decsribe is very normal and in all likelihood will resolve.
This is commonly referred to as dysesthesias and is common after nerves are bruised or "insulted".
Think about how your leg feels after it falls asleep and goes numb. When it wakes up, you feel that pins and needles tingling sensation. Sometimes it can be quite painful but it goes away.
This happens after liposuction as well. My patients often complain of more pain in the hips and flanks (liposuction treated areas) rather than the tummy where most of the surgery is performed. I have found that, in my opinion only, this is worse after using ultrasonic liposuction bu this is a personal observation and not widely held by other plastic surgeons.
When this in other areas, such as the hand/fingers after surgery, we typically prescribe desensitization therapy which is essentially a controlled regimen of massage and exposure to increasingly more noxious stimuli.
The interpretation of this is that in your condition, I would highly recommend massaging the area several times a day. It may take up to 3 months for this to resolve completely but try to be patient. In the meantime consult your surgeon to make sure nothing else is wrong. Rarely, I have found the use of Lyrica ( a drug for dysesthesias in the lower legs of diabetic patients to be beneficial); however, this is an off-label use.
Learn more: http://www.bodysculptor.com/body-surgery-chicago/tummy-tuck/
Burning and stabbing pain in the lower abdomen after a tummy tuck
Patients who undergo this procedure should anticipate a significant recovery process that can consist of swelling, bruising, and discomfort. We typically tell our patients that the recovery process can last anywhere from 4 to 8 months. You are still in the very early stages of the recovery process. At this time, your body has a great deal of swelling and is currently trying to heal by reestablishing circulation in the lower abdomen and the area around your scar. Once this venous and lymphatic circulation is reestablished the swelling will go away much more rapidly. After every tummy tuck, we provide patients with not one but two compression garments. The first garment is the traditional tummy tuck garment that most surgeons provide. The second garment is a bodysuit that we design and have sewn here in Miami. This second compression garment is excellent at providing even circumferential pressure to all the areas that have been treated with the tummy tuck and liposuction. Patients appreciate the comfort and support that the second garment provides, especially during the early stages of healing where you are currently at.
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Buring pain after TT and liposuction
Sorry to hear that you are having this type of pain after what appears otherwise to be a great result following surgery. What you are experiencing is normal. Ask your plastic surgeon if it is OK to try a topical pain cream (such as Capsacin) or if a different pain medication could be perscribed. For nerve related pain, your surgeon may suggest gabapentin (Neurontin) which takes a few days to offer relief.
Weird sensations after surgery
The burning sensation may be from irritation or it could be as a result of the lump you feel. You may want to see your doctor to be evaluated. Patients after surgery will often have dysesthesias ( sensory changes) for quite some time that usually resolves.
Learn more: http://www.stevenwallachmd.com
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Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing our sheriff, David Carpenter. He has served Lincoln County for 31 years and has been our sheriff for four years. As we talked, I found myself in awe of how seriously he takes our safety. As citizens, we know it's his job, but to hear him voice it and why it is so important to him makes me realize what a treasure we have in him.
Carpenter grew up in Long Shoals and spent the majority of his time with his grandparents on the "mill hill."
I had not heard that term in a long time, but I also grew up on a "mill hill."
He spent summers with his grandparents and their other 10 grandchildren. He said he was 10 years old when his paw-paw died. Several of the grandchildren moved in with his grandmother so she would not be alone. He then revealed to me that growing up around them made him a better person. This is where he says he learned his values in life.
He then told me that the moment he will never forget occurred in 2001 when a man shot at him. He had gone to Pumpkin Center to serve a warrant on a man, and the man would not come out of his trailer. Carpenter said he entered the home by the back door and the man shot at his head, missing it by about 12 inches. The man ended up spending some time in prison.
Sometime later, Sheriff Carpenter ran into this man at the Christmas tree lighting service, after the man was released from prison. The man came up to Carpenter, shook his hand and told him that he had played a part in changing his life and making him a better person.
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It's been consistency --- the magic word among Tennessee's coaching staff --- that's marked Brett Kendrick's rise up the Vols' offensive line depth chart in recent weeks, and that's what line coach Don Mahoney pointed to Wednesday in assessing Kendrick as a possible answer for injured Jacob Gilliam.
Both players are Knoxville natives, and Kendrick now is in line to potentially start Saturday when the Vols host Arkansas State (12 p.m., SEC Network) following a season-ending ACL injury to Gilliam, the former walk-on who was Tennessee's opening-game starter at left tackle against Utah State.
"He became more consistent with his play; played extremely fast with decision-making and understanding of things," Mahoney said of the 6-foot-6, 316-pound redshirt-freshman. "Again, just it's like Coach (Butch Jones) talks about, in terms of practice and the production in practice and what you do, he's been a guy that's been pretty steady for us from that standpoint.
"When that (Gilliam injury) happened, there was a plan in place that we had, and he responded and did some good things."
That plan, offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian explained, stemmed from the coaching staff's decision to heavily cross-train their offensive linemen throughout much of spring and fall camp prior to settling into a starting five and top-tier backups in mid-August.
"One of the good parts about juggling things at the beginning is that we were able to get a lot of guys experience at a lot of different positions," Bajakian explained. "So now when the injury does occur, we've got guys who have a significant amount of practice reps under their belt that they can slide right in and play effectively."
While Kendrick starting in place of Gilliam is one option, the Vols also are working to get both Coleman Thomas and Dontavius Blair --- first-year players who enrolled in January --- prepared for increased roles.
"Well, you know, Dontavius Blair's play has really the last couple of days, (he's) done things a lot better," Mahoney said. "Fundamentally is the biggest thing with him with his big frame and all, which he's had to improve some of that and he has.
"Coleman Thomas is making strides. He's really, from the transition from the center position to tackle, particularly at this level and the speed of it, he's getting an understanding of it. It's becoming something that is you know what you would expect to be like in baseball, a shortstop with ground balls to first. You're doing it over and over and over. He's starting to get an understanding of the kick-slide and getting some confidence. That's the biggest thing, and being in a position where it's so demanding and those type of things, his confidence-level is getting greater so that's been a huge plus."
Blair was a coveted four-star junior college prospect who picked the Vols over a number of schools, most notably Auburn and Texas A&M. But Blair's development until recently had been a bit slow. Mahoney, however, is seeing more from the mammoth, 6-foot-8, 300-pound Blair.
"His hands have gotten better. His hands have been one in which guys that have the length that they do and the spots, particularly at tackle, he would get in trouble a lot with his hands being outside. He's starting to play better with his hands inside," Mahoney said. "To some people it's the little things, but it's a huge thing for us and seeing those strides are being made. His strengths athletically is his length; well, sometimes a little bit of his weakness is his arms are so long that some power gets lost and now he's got to work his hands being tighter and he's done that.
"He's making strides and he's really concentrating on it and I've been really pleased to see some of the strides that he's made the last couple of days."
Tennessee's mostly inexperienced group of tight ends were more productive in their first game than at almost any point last season. Ethan Wolf caught three balls for 26 yards and Brendan Downs had one catch for a 12-yard touchdown.
While there were several things to improve on according to tight ends coach Mark Elder, he saw more positives and teaching points than flat-out negatives.
"We graded out O.K. There were some issues that we need to correct. We need to get the false start in a critical situation - that's not what you're looking for, obviously," Elder said. "We caught the ball well. Everything that hit our hands we came down with. Missed a couple blocks that we'd like to get back. We had a couple of, I wouldn't call them true (missed assignments), but a couple of issues as far as your landmarks on the blocks and just understanding the intricate nuances of the blocking scheme that we've got to improve.
"The young guys came out and it wasn't too big of a stadium for them. That was the good thing to see. It wasn't like they were wide-eyed and were going, 'Oh my gosh, 102,000.' They both handled that pretty well but we've got to improve."