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Mount Fund
Starting July 1 and ending June 30, Mount Fund is the Mount's annual fund campaign that generates unrestricted dollars which are used on everything from classroom supplies to athletic equipment to online subscriptions in the library to lighting in the auditorium for shows. Because the funds are unrestricted, they can be applied to the areas that have the greatest need for that academic year. Donations to the Mount Fund assure that exceptional teachers, technology and classroom opportunities, as well as formative experiences on the playing fields, stage, at the easel, at the podium, in the robotics lab, and in so many settings are available to all the girls who attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is the Mount Fund necessary?
- Do only large gifts to the Mound Fund make a difference?
- What is the best method of making a Mount Fund gift?
- Are Mount Fund gifts tax deductible?
Why is the Mount Fund necessary?
Tuition only covers about 82% of the actual cost to send a student to the Mount. The reason for this approach is to keep tuition costs down so a Mount education is open to all deserving young women, which is faithful to the mission of the school and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Mount Fund covers the 18% gap in expenses left by tuition and is unrestricted so it can be used wherever there is greatest need.
Do only large gifts to the Mound Fund make a difference?
Every gift to the Mount Fund matters! About 35% of the total Mount Fund is comprised of gifts ranging from $10 - $999. So while gifts at the Purple and Gold level ($1,000+) are critical, we could not keep tuition down, our classroom technology current, our STEM program vibrant, our arts programs and clubs thriving or our athletics competitive without every size gift to the Mount Fund.
What is the best method of making a Mount Fund gift?
The fastest and easiest way to make a Mount Fund gift is to go to www.msjacad.org/support/giving and set up a recurring gift. This allows you to make monthly payments on your credit card to the Mount Fund. For example, if you want to make a $120 gift, setting up a recurring gift means you would only be paying $10.00 per month. You can also make one-time gift payments online as well. Additionally, you can send in a check or make a gift of appreciated securities or stock. You can also give through your job with a matching gift.


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PR: iPhone app for Livermore Valley, CA. Wineries, Restaurants and Shopping
by Dustin on
August 17, 2010
Filed under Press Release
California based 1776 Productions announces the Livermore Valley App for iPhone. The Livermore Valley app is a guide to the more than 50 wineries in the valley. The app combines a local business directory with Google maps, directions, and location-based social media. Each user can sign into their Facebook and Twitter accounts to interact with local businesses and their friends, and control their privacy settings through the app.
Sacramento, California – 1776 Productions is proud to announce the release of the Livermore Valley App for the iPhone. Released on Friday, August 13th, the Livermore Valley app is a guide to the more than 50 wineries in the valley – from Wente Vineyards, established in 1883, to recent urban wineries, like Lavish Laines Winery and Nottingham Cellars.
Launched in combination with a four-page Livermore Valley insert in the Sacramento and San Francisco Book Reviews, the Livermore Valley iPhone app goes beyond just the wineries and also includes local arts events, restaurants, shopping, and activity guides. Special exclusive iPhone offers from local wineries and businesses can save users money while exploring the Livermore Valley.
"I grew up in the Livermore Valley," says Heidi Komlofske, "and it was a lot of fun wandering around the area seeing all the changes since I was last there, meeting the people involved in the wine and entertainment industry, and hearing about all the exciting things they have going on in Livermore and the surrounding areas."
Developed by 1776 Productions:
The Livermore Valley App for the iPhone combines a local business directory with Google maps, directions, and location-based social media. Each user can sign into their Facebook and Twitter accounts to interact with local businesses and their friends, and control their privacy settings through the app.
"The Livermore Valley App allows the user to post about their experiences in the Livermore area to their Twitter and Facebook feeds, directly from the app, sharing what they are doing, while they do it" says Ross Rojek of 1776 Productions. "Additionally, some business owners are using the app to directly reach new and prospective customers who have questions or need help."
About Livermore Valley App:
Developed by Heidi Komlofske and Ross Rojek of 1776 Productions of Sacramento, California, Livermore Valley App is a quick and useful guide to the Livermore Valley wineries and businesses. Businesses can get more information for including their locations in the Livermore Valley App at the 1776productions web site.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later
Pricing and Availability:
Livermore Valley App (v1.0) is free, simple to use and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Lifestyle category.
Livermore 1.0: http://1776productions.com/livermore
Download From iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livermore/id385752587
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1776 Productions is the publisher of the Sacramento Book Review and San Francisco Book Review, a free monthly printed circulation publications reviewing a more than 400 books each month in more than 40 categories and genres, and the Kids Book App, an iPhone app with more than 1000 Children's, Tweens, and Young Adult book reviews. Copyright (C) 2010 1776 Productions. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Winterize Your Home: Stop Energy Leaks Before the Weather Turns Cold
By Richard Kujawski, Managing Editor
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the cost to heat an average home is approximately $1,400. Some experts assert that you can cut that amount in half if your home is properly winterized.
Savings are greater in cold-winter regions, but anyone living where the temperature dips below freezing can take simple steps to cut their heating bills. Plus you lower your carbon emissions—and save some greenbacks—whether you own or rent.
Follow this to-do list to stop energy leaks.
Start with some basic home tasks.
- Check the area around your furnace to make sure that nothing flammable is stored nearby. Make sure that your furnace is working after its summer vacation by turning up the thermostat to 80 degrees to see if it still pumps out the heat.
- Buy furnace filters and replace the old one right away. Continue replacing once a month during the heating season. If possible, use reusable electrostatic or electronic filters that can be washed.
- Consider installing a programmable thermostat that can automatically turn down your heat during the night and day, and raise the temperature during the morning and evening hours that people are up and about.
- It's a good idea to have an expert inspect your furnace once every year or two. This $100-150 inspection should include an assessment of your thermostat and pilot light, and an inspection of the furnace heat exchanger.
- If your home is heated by a hot-water radiator, bleed the valves by opening them slightly. When water appears, close them.
Get Your Fireplace or Wood Stove Ready—And the Chimney Too.
Chimneys don't necessarily need to be swept every year, but they should be inspected before each heating season. However, the extensive use of a woodstove does dictate a cleaning for every 1?4 inch of creosote buildup. If needed, call a chimney sweep to remove soot and creosote.
Inspect the cap and screen on the top of the chimney to make sure it will keep out rodents and birds.
Inspect the fireplace damper for proper opening and closing. Keep it closed except when in use to keep out cold air. Install glass doors on your fireplace or stove, and keep them closed when not in use to minimize heat loss and air infiltration.
Stock up on firewood. Store it in a dry place away from the exterior of your home.
Block All Air Leaks—Inside and Out.
Find and plug the obvious leaks around your house to keep your house cozy and cold air outside, where it belongs. To find leaks, walk around the inside of your house on a windy day and hold a lit incense stick (safer than a candle) up against typical drafty areas, such as outside doors and windows and electrical outlets. The average home may have leaks that amount to an equivalent of a 9 square-foot hole in the wall.
If you don't have storm windows, use window insulation kits to seal windows and patio doors. This is especially important for single-pane glass windows. The plastic sheet is attached to a window's interior with double-stick tape. (It can easily be removed in the spring.) The kits are very easy to install and costs about $3-5 per window.
- Use a caulking gun to apply caulk to any areas—inside and out—where you can see a crack or gap, or feel a draft.
- Around windows and doors, apply weather stripping to eliminate drafty spots.
- Install door sweeps to close gaps under exterior doors.
- Install outlet gaskets in drafty outlets on outside walls.
- Apply caulk around outdoor faucets, other piping, and where wires enter the house.
- Install your storm windows, and replace your screen doors with storm doors.
- Cover basement window wells with airtight plastic shields.
- Seal foundation cracks and crawlspace entrances.
These steps can cost less than $30 but easily save $80 or more in heating costs this winter. Use green materials, such as non-toxic caulk, whenever possible.
Add Insulation.
Since warm air rises, the single most effective way to save on heating is to have adequate attic insulation. Add insulation as needed to ensure a minimum of 12 inches in your attic. If you can see your ceiling joists, your ceiling needs more insulation. (If you're layering insulation atop other insulation, don't use the kind that has a paper backing because it will act as a vapor barrier and may cause moisture problems. The estimated yearly savings from additional insulation could be as much as $150 to $200.
Insulate any pipes that run through crawlspaces, basements or garages. Wrap them with pre-molded foam rubber sleeves or fiberglass insulation, which is available at hardware stores. If you're really worried about a pipe freezing, you can first wrap it with heating tape, which is basically an electrical cord that emits heat.
Insulate any duct work running through unheated spaces, such as crawl spaces and attics. Some homes with central heating can lose up to 60% of its heated air if ductwork is not well-connected and insulated, or if it must travel through unheated spaces. Seal gaps and joints with a metal-backed tape (duct tape actually doesn't stand up over time). Ducts should be vacuumed once every few years, to clean out the dust, animal hair, and other gunk that can gather in them and cause respiratory problems.
Wrap insulation around your water heater, and insulate your hot water pipes. The estimated yearly saving is $30 to $40.
Prepare the Outside of Your Home.
Check the flashing on the edges of your roof to ensure that water cannot enter the home. Replace worn roof shingles or tiles. Drain all garden hoses. Insulate any exposed plumbing pipes. Drain the air conditioner pipes. If your air conditional has a water shut-off valve, turn it off. Get a new snow shovel if needed. Buy bags of ice-melt or sand to deal with ice buildup. Trim trees as needed to prevent winter injury. Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks.
Clean out the gutters. Use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear away debris. Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home. Clogged downspouts and drains can form ice dams in gutters, in which water backs up, freezes, and causes water to seep into the house.
Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Check the operation of your smoke detectors and change the battery. Install a carbon monoxide detector near your furnace and/or wood-burning stove. Buy a fire extinguisher or replace an extinguisher older than 10 years.
Prepare an Emergency Plan.
Buy indoor candles and matches or a lighter for use during a power shortage. Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone or inside the phone book. Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies (including pet food, if you have a pet), blankets, and a first-aid kit in a dry and easy-to-access location. Prepare an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.
More information is available at http://homerepair.about.com/
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Sout Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered the world's largest LNG-fueled bulk carrier.
The 50,000 dwt vessel was ordered in 2016 by Ilshin Logistics in collaboration with steelmaker POSCO. It features a new cryogenic Type 'C' LNG fuel tank made of high-manganese steel developed by POSCO and approved by international classification society Lloyd's Register.
Upon entering service, the ship will be used to transport limestone cargoes in the Korean coastal trade on behalf of POSCO.
The vessel is the result of a collaboration project, announced in July 2016, to develop the first in a new generation of environmentally-friendly LNG-fuelled bulk carriers. The project has been described as a key milestone in efforts to support wider adoption of LNG as fuel.
The vessel is under dual-class by both Lloyd's Register (LR) and Korean Register. It has been verified to be in compliance with the International Gas Fuel (IGF) Code and been certified for High Manganese Steel Welding Consumables, Welding Procedure Approval and Material Approval.
JT Lee, LR's Chief Representative & Marine Manager for Korea, commented: "I am very excited and proud to see the successful delivery of the world's first 50,000 dwt LNG-fuelled bulk carrier with contribution from LR for the certification and approval. This outstanding achievement is also attributed to a concerted effort between industry partners, with their pioneering spirit and tenacity. The successful delivery of the vessel should be a significant indication to the market of a reasonable and solid solution to the preparation for emission compliant eco-friendly designs."


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Use #ChairDare and Tag us @ICYAyoga to be featured
The mission of the International Chair Yoga Association (ICYA) is to change the image of yoga to include a simple chair and props in all poses, making yoga accessible and inviting to all.
To promote our mission we have challenged our followers on Instagram to grab a chair and strike a pose! Sharing chair yoga photos from across the world shows that yoga truly is for "every body." Check out some of our top #ChairDare pictures and be sure to send us your own!


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Extreme Mercy II: The Expanded Fr. Donald Calloway Conversion Story
Available on backorder
From run-away teen to Marian priest-Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, has inspired thousands of people around the world with his amazing conversion story, which he tells with an unmistakable zeal for the priesthood and devotion to Our Lady.
This new documentary combines Fr. Donald's incredible witness to God's mercy presented to a live audience at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, with in-depth, personal interviews in which he covers important aspects of his life and faith. Discover through his story and witness why Divine Mercy is for all of us at all times, especially in the most difficult situations.
View this dynamic Marian priest as he shares in riveting detail his exceptional conversion, covering these and many other topics: Struggling with hate; Exploring the reality of heaven and hell; A first encounter with Mary; Experiencing the Real Presence in the tabernacle; Divine Detox.


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I remember being small and going to the circus. I didn't go a lot. Maybe two or three times in my life. But I do remember the excitement. Entering the tent. Sitting on tiny little chairs that must have been killing my parents but for me felt like heaven. The smell of the animals. The whispering of the crowd. And then the shows. Breathtaking. Enchanting. Magical. It was a fairy tale adventure and the excitement would give me sleepless nights for days to follow. I remember all that like it was yesterday. And I wonder what happened to those years. Those moments of thrilling sensations. That time when days lasted forever and waiting for things to happen lasted an eternity.
I grew older and lost that innocence. I have come to know things that has lifted the veil of magic from my life. I have gained knowledge and wisdom, but lost my grip on miracles. It is good, really. It is how things are supposed to be I guess. But sometimes, when looking around, when reading the papers and watching TV or simply by observing what is happening around me, it all seems so unfair. Growing older opens your eyes. It makes you realize the world is bigger than your bedroom, the park where you used to play ball. Yes, even bigger than that circus tent that seemed so enormous and shiny when I was a kid but, if I see it back now, seems rather small and dusty. The years of childhood are years we desperately try to shake off while growing up and just as desperately try to cling to when we see the years passing faster and faster. Looking back we tend to sugar coat childhood memories and believe everything at that time was easier and nicer. Our parents probably did the same when we were young, and their parents before them. The years when we were younger are they years of innocence, and no matter what we do, we can't keep them. –BM-
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If I've realized anything while living in America my entire life, it's that a good portion of the male population here don't know how to dress themselves properly. I don't mean that they're wearing shorts on their torsos and hats on their feet, but they just don't understand the importance of fashion. For people all over the world, fashion is a form of self-expression. It is a way to show people who you are, without them knowing you. It's how some people show their creativity, their professionalism, and for many boys and men, the fact that they care little about expressing any of the above.
So many people try and use the "fashion is superficial and shallow" argument when topics like these are brought up (check out the post before mine on The Value of Beauty and Style by hqzou). I disagree, and I'm sure most of you do as well. The truth is, appearance does matter. That's why people dress nicely when they go to a job interview or to a party. Just because someone puts thought into what they wear every day doesn't mean that they care too much about how they look for the sake of others. I know that I take the time to think about my clothing everyday because it's something I love. It makes me feel more confident if I'm wearing something that I feel portrays my personality correctly. I see nothing "shallow" about that. That's why I'm so perplexed as to why several members of the opposite gender refuse to do the same.
Well, that's sort of a lie. I have some hypotheses floating around in my head, but I've yet to realize the root of the cause of this neglect of fashion. My initial thought is that men regard fashion as a "female thing." And if you look at our society, it looks like it is. Fashion really has become more of a female thing over lately. Lately here means a century or two ago—it's not like this happened overnight. If you look back in time, to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries especially, men dressed themselves up just as lavishly as the women did. So why has it changed? I'm guessing that because around the 20th century, designers and manufacturers began to develop more casual clothing to fit the lifestyles of the people. The stark divider between the working class and the upper class began to disappear around that time, and the difference between their clothing styles began to disintegrate as well. There's nothing wrong with that; fashion is perpetually changing and adapting based on culture and society, and a variety of other factors. All is going well so far, right? Yeah. Then, clothing produced for the masses led to casual and activewear, and at some point the two merged into some sort of messy hybrid that has become socially acceptable. It makes me cry a little inside when I see grown men wearing tracksuits on the subway. It really does. It's understandable that guys think that caring about fashion is feminine, because society actually makes it seem that way. Some men even look down on other guys who think about their clothing choices (that might be a high school thing, but I have noticed it while at school). Some go as far as to assume that well-dressed men are homosexual. Some might be, but the only fair thing to assume as that they care about expressing their originality. But I'd be careful if I were you; you know what happens when we assume.
After considering this for a while, I decided that this can't possibly be all there is to it. So what if the fashion industry seems like it's geared toward women? That might be true, but it's not dominated by women. There are actually more male designers than female ones. "Lies and slander!" you may exclaim, but if you think really hard about it, it's quite true. I heard it from L'Wren Scott herself on the season finale of "Project Runway." So what does this mean for the average man? It means that he is shielded from the wonder that is fashion, when in fact, it only thrives because of the men who work in the industry. It's all quite mind-boggling if you ask me. Confuzzling, if you will.
As we all know very well, there are plenty of well-dressed men out there, many (pun!) of them here on Chictopia! One of my favorites is Blakejacobsen because of how true he is to his personal style. I also really love Mckenneth's style because of his fearlessness to experiment and just have fun with fashion. I also admire Lordofthecakes because of how he makes sophistication look so effortless.
I think men are neglecting fashion because of the way the media and society represents it.
I would really like to know what you all think about it! You know the drill—the comments space is to the left!
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I rarely say that a book is a "must read." This is because of the phrase's over usage and deprivation of meaning. There are few books listed today as must-reads which really are. But I have found four books which I believe are crucial to the members of this forum and which must be read! This commendation comes from me not just because of simply good style (which they also have), but because their message is crucial for our success. And so, with it known that I do not say it idly, I say that the following four books are crucial for you to acquire and read.
Read these books and further the success of our endeavor.


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Lead Me Where The Light Is
"Where the Light Is" Song Devotion
by Dan Bremnes
If you grew up in church like I did, it's almost as if you were born into the light. Surrounded by so many good things, great people and influence, you can almost forget what the darkness is like. I didn't have the dark to light experience like some people have; I gave my heart to Jesus as a young boy and had a great childhood surrounded by great people and experiences. The downside is I kind of floated through a lot of years with a faith that had never truly been challenged.
One day my world came crashing down and I found myself in the darkest place I've ever been. I was out of the country at the time and got a phone call.
"Dan, tonight your mom lost her life in a car accident."
I don't think there's anything that can prepare us for such a moment.
I remember going to bed that night and feeling like I didn't want to wake up the next morning because I didn't know how to face it. All I knew how to do was call out to Jesus. I was lost, I was in a dark place, and for the first time I couldn't see a way out. I was in need of a Savior.
God, come quickly
Only you can save me
Will You lead me where the light is?
God, be with me
Don't know where I'm going
Will You lead me where the light is?
I've been living in the dark
I've been looking for daylight
You're my daylight
I kind of used to think that Jesus was there to bring those who were not "Christian" into the light, and then once they're there, it's all good! So, I left myself out of the equation. I didn't realize until this moment the power that I needed I didn't have myself. I started to realize I was hopeless on my own.
Waking up the next day I felt a small ray of hope, of light. God started leading me into the light, and in the midst of a storm, I felt overwhelming peace and comfort. What seemed to be a wound that would never heal, God has healed.
There's no hurt
no scar or bruise
There's not a wound too deep for you
Sometimes we can feel like we have to fight through on our own, as if we're some sort of super-hero Christian. God has actually not called us to be reliant upon ourselves. He hasn't even told us we need to be strong. In fact, it's the opposite; He tells us that "His strength is made perfect in our weakness." Whether we've never known Jesus and are running in the opposite direction or we've been a Christian for 80 years, we all still need Jesus, daily, and we need Him to keep leading us where the light is.
"Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.'" - 2 Corinthians 12:9a
"Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'" - John 8:12


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As if the vulnerabilites in our software weren't enough to keep us up at night, how about the hardware - the CPU itself? The Intel and AMD CPU's that drive your computer (and the internet) are themselves vulnerable. That is not a misprint.
Modern CPU's, to improve performance, will predict your next instructions, calculate them ahead of time, then store the results in a cache. Ergo, anything in that cache is sitting there to be stolen, which might be a password if you've just entered your user name at your bank's website, if it were possible for a malicious actor to get to the cache.
Unfortunately, it is, thanks to flaws in the chip design.
This is why, in most (but not all) cases, you should install the current security update to your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC. (Yes, your iOS and Android devices, too. And your browsers.) The exception is a Windows PC with an AMD chipset on the motherboard, as the Windows update at this writing will brick this device. (We have a multimedia desktop Lenovo that is so configured.) Unless you have questions, and even if you don't, give us a call first before proceeding - now would be a good time to make use of one of our affordable maintenance agreements, which include strong backup, restore, and contingency services.
Old Windows 7 and Windows 8 machines will be the most impacted.
In every case, your computer will take a performance hit - though it will not be noticable for most users.
The real performance impact comes with CPU-intensive processing, such as 3D modeling, complex financials, encryption, and servers. The biggest hit, up to 30%, will be to servers running payment gateways, such as PayPal and credit card processing. And you might feel this when making online transactions.
The exact nature of this vulnerability is not public information, as the manufacturers and software publishers do not want to expose the important technical information that would provide an attack vector until all patches have been published and widely installed. Intel, AMD, ARM, and Qualcomm CPU's are all affected.
For more reading on how this can affect your PC, visit The Verge.
If you are a technerd, Computerfile has posted a video in highly technical language.
As of this writing, Intel has already been hit with three class action lawsuits, and we expect to see more.


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The contemporary style of the Folio sleeper features three over three, bordered, welted cushions. Details include tapered, rolled arms and accent arm pillows that add color and texture. The Folio living room collection is available as a sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman and sleeper. Pull out sofa is available in queen, full and twin mattresses. Klaussner's Folio sofa bed mattress is available in Dreamquest, Latex, Enso Memory Foam Gel or Air Dream.
Sofa: W91" x D38" x H31"
Loveseat: W69" x D38" x H31"
Chair: W47" x D38" x H31"
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I dedicate this short homemade video to all the under 18 running the Mini Marathon in London this Sunday.
May the sun shine and you all have a great day!
I will be rooting for my favourite contestant and supporting all of you up to Pall Mall.
This video is home-shot in my kitchen and lays down simple nutrition rules for children who want to get fit and eat better. All of the recipes are on the blog.


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Purse: Grey Cross
This purse is a great grey purse embellished with deep acqua and chocolate brown accents. The purse has a cross with beaded embellishments. The purse is roomy, and has additional pockets on each side for extra storage. The leather shoulder strap enables the purse to fit comfortably over the shoulder. Purse is made of leather.
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Seafood recipes free app brings you the collection of largest number of awesome seafood recipes across the world. Fish always contains rich amount of vitamins and proteins. Healthy seafood are always good for health. Doctors always suggests for healthy foods. Diabetic patients can also have healthy dishes for their proper life. The seafood listed here are completely good for health. These are very needed after lunch, dinner etc. Now you can prepare seafood simply by using this app. We give you a variety of seafood recipes that makes cooking easy and fun. Now you don't want to go any restaurants or hotels for having seafood. Using these recipes we can properly maintain our diet . Seafood prominently includes fish and shellfish. Find all Stir-Fry recipes. Take this cookbook to kitchen and prepare awesome seafood and make wonders. App includes:
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Browse through the largest collection of how to guide of seafood cooking and make cooking easy and fun. You can share the pleasure of cooking to anyone. Try this delicious seafood stir fry with calamari, scallops, prawns, noodles, broccoli and garlic. The recipe search app is very handy and easy to use. It's free for all time.
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Based on the outskirts of Retford Town Centre, Jurassic Aquatics & Pets can cater for all your small animal, reptile, avian and aquatic needs.
We are a small, friendly customer focused business and pride ourselves on giving you honest expert advice when it comes to pets. Pet Supplies & Aquatics
- Tropical & cold water fish
- Aquariums & vivariums
- Birds & birdcages
- Snakes
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Rabbits & hutches/rabbit runs
- Hamsters, gerbils & cages
- A range of animal foods in small & bulk bags
We have a range of leading brand products in store and will be happy to recommend the best product for you and your pet.
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For more information, please call us today on 01777 800908 or pop into the shop to see our current range of pets and accessories.
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I got a weird phone call on my cell while I was out this afternoon, try to track down a decent deal on a tripod. It was someone from Toshiba, wanting to know if I ever resell hardware with my "TinyScreenfuls" software. ("Heh heh", he chuckled "that's a great name…").
Imagine his surprise when I told him TinyScreenfuls is my blog, and just my blog. I don't sell software (or hardware, or anything else for that matter).
I'm trying to imagine the set of events that led up to this call. I list my cell phone number on my blog, and have only had good experiences as a result. Opportunities that I would have otherwise missed. (OK, and a few weird questions :-)). So he must have gotten my number from the site.
So how did he look at my site, and get the idea that I sell anything?
Maybe my number was harvested by some bot, but if that were the case, I expect I'd be getting more spam calls. Maybe it's from a card I handed out at a conference. I don't know exactly what happened, but it made me scratch my head.
Whoever you are, if you're reading this, drop me a line, and let me know the backstory. Don't be embarrassed! 🙂


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Here it is, the final episode of Jovian Shadows. I may at some time in the future create a second draft and make it into a full fledged novel. It would probably nearly double in size but who knows. I'll post a link to a mobile / pdf version to this draft shortly.
I hope you enjoyed reading as much as I did writing it.
The image of Melan looked around the table at the gathered Humans. "I'll take questions now."
Everyone looked at each other with expressions of worry. It was Redbeard who broke the silence. "How long?"
Melan said, "It is hard to say. As I said, we were coincidentally close, and already familiar with your species. The others are unaware, or will be until they receive the signal."
Castaneda said, "Who will get here first?"
Melan's tongue ran under his lower lip as he thought. "I would say… the Charem De would be most likely to arrive. They are faster than the Ixuul and more ambitious. Though this system has little tactical use, it might some day, and its resources are fresh."
Landover leaned back in his chair again. "What is your assessment of Earth's current defensive ability?"
Melan didn't hesitate this time. "The Charem De would control your system in fewer than 30 days. Earth has no adequate defense in space. You stand a better chance on the ground. You are aggressive and well armed, but not well enough. Your planet would fall to Charem De control within three months."
Strathmore leaned over the table, his face twisted in frustration. "Why bother when they could just crash a comet into the planet and be done with us?"
Melan said, "Ambition. They want what you have. They want to control your people. You would stand a slim chance if you were able manipulate that to your advantage. Greed is a bridge between you and them."
Landover said, "And against these Ixuul? Any defense?"
"No. Not unless you had some of their genetic material already. We estimate you could synthesize a biological defense in five to ten years. All life on your planet would have been consumed by then."
The frustration and despair hung in the air like a fog. Redbeard said, "What about us? What would these lizards want with Europa?"
The military cast biting glances at Redbeard.
"If I had to guess," Melan said, "they would simply destroy the station from a distance in order to prevent you alerting Earth. They enjoy surprise attacks."
Landover smiled. "Looks like you'll have to abandon your station after all, pirate."
Redbeard didn't look at Landover. "A hollow victory, admiral."
Landover's smile faded. "Yes. I doubt Westhem is going to care much about your station after today."
Castaneda said, "What about these Human-looking ones?"
"The Samnarathi."
"Yes. How long would they take to get here?"
Melan said, "They are also a risk-averse species, but they have a different definition of 'risk' than we do. It would be unlikely they would come quickly enough to head off the Charem De or the Ixuul. Even if they did, they would consider your species so far beneath them as to be disposable. You would find no help from the Samnarathi."
Chaudhuri and Melan were heading to the sick bay. Chaudhuri said, "I wonder what they all have to talk about. It sounds like we're right fucked."
Melan's mechanized voice betrayed no emotion. "Perhaps discussing their fate amongst themselves will steel their wills and allow them to communicate the danger to their respective subordinates."
"And you and yours won't help."
Melan's sigh sounded strange though the suit. "The politics are complicated."
Chaudhuri said, "It sounds to me like you have a guilty conscience. Like you want to help, but can't."
Melan didn't reply.
"I knew it. You did this before, didn't you?"
Melan said, "Yes. More than once."
Chaudhuri pressed the button opening the main door to the medical bay. "I take it things didn't go well."
"Like I said, it's complicated."
The medical bay cleared out as soon as Melan and Chaudhuri arrived, the people there giving wide berth to the Keyaniim.
Chaudhuri walked over to Harmon. She examined some of the readings on the bed where he lay. "Not good."
Melan's suit waddled over. "I am sorry to be the bearer of such troubling news." Melan stopped next to Chaudhuri. "I can assist this one, if you wish."
Chaudhuri folded her arms. "What are you going to do, grow a new brain for him?"
Melan's big metal arm raised up and he held his hand above Harmon's head. The readouts on the bed flashed and beeped with worry.
"What are you doing?"
"Growing a new brain." Melan put his hand down. "It will take some time, but the area is now healed enough for his brain to grow back. He will be capable again, but how much of his personality is left is not known to me."
Chaudhuri said, "Well you're still full of surprises." She read all the computer alerts and diagnostics. "I'll be damned. He's actually regenerating."
"I could," Melan said, "help you with your eye, if you like."
Chaudhuri said, "Guilt's a hell of a thing, isn't it? These civilizations you failed to save, how many died?"
"We did not fail," Melan said, "not in every case."
Chaudhuri shook her head. "I don't know. Part of me wants to keep the eye like this, just to remind myself what those Westhem bastards did to me."
Melan said, "Yet when you see the reflection of yourself, you grow melancholy. I cannot remove the pain from your mind, nor would I so violate you even if I had the power. But perhaps I can alleviate this small thing."
Chaudhuri stared at Melan's oval face-plate. She could only see her own reflection. "What the hell. Why not." She hopped up on an operating table. "I'll have Taurid assist you with the operation. He can monitor me and apply the anesthetic."
"That won't be necessary. If you would prefer to be unconscious for the operation, I can arrange it."
Chaudhuri said, "Taurid, some happy-juice please. I want to be awake for this. It oughtta be amazing. And video it."
Taurid's voice said, "I'm happy to help!" A small metal tube extended from the operating table and touched Chaudhuri's hand.
Chaudhuri shook. "Ooohh. Wow. I'm not feeling anything."
Melan said, "Relax." His hand hovered over Chaudhuri's face. Tiny drills and screwdrivers slid down from under Melan's fingers, and started to lower themselves onto the plating around Chaudhuri's metallic eye.
"Wow, this feels weird," Chaudhuri said. "I haven't had that metal moved since it was crammed on my skin. I think it's BioMass brand glue."
"The adhesive is being dissolved as I begin to penetrate the metal. In moments, the implant will power down."
Chaudhuri saw the flash of a blue laser just before her right eye lost vision. "Woop. There is goes." She sniffed. "I smell smoke."
"The metal in some places must be cut away in order to reach the explosive device. I'm sure you're aware of it by now."
"Yeah. Thanks for the reminder. Laser shooting next to a bomb. Groovy Jeeeeesus."
Melan said, "I have removed the explosive, and have severed the nerve connection. Your brain is accustomed to being attached to a powerful ocular implant. It will take time to adjust to a more human replacement." Melan pulled his hand away. The metal plating and eye came out with a slight slurp of vacuum.
"Oh God that was gross." Chaudhuri winced. "I don't want to know what that looks like. But I bet it's really really gross."
Melan said, "Taurid must have given you a large dose of medicine." He dropped the implant in a bowl and put his hand back over Chaudhuri's face. "You will feel some warmth here."
Chaudhuri said, "Wow, yes, OK I feel that. I'm not supposed to, but I do."
"That cannot be helped, I'm afraid. The regeneration of the nerves is the most intense process." He pulled his hand away. "I recommend the use of an eye-patch until the eyeball can sufficiently rebuild itself."
Chaudhuri remained laying on the bed. She reached up and touched her cheek. The flesh there was tender, soft. It felt like it might break if she pressed it any harder. "It itches."
Melan stepped back from the table. "I must return to my ship. My fellows are expecting me, and we have much to discuss."
"Thank you," Chaudhuri said. "I don't often say that."
"Your body will heal. But your heart, what you have lost- I don't know what it is, but I can read it in you without needing to read your mind." He turned and began to walk out. "Taurid, ensure she heals."
"I am happy to help!" Taurid said. "Will you be back?"
"I do not yet know."
Jones was outside the medical bay door when Melan walked out. She said, "How's she doing?"
"She will recover fully, and without a metal eye. Your marine friend will also recover, but to what degree I cannot say."
Jones followed Melan as he walked down the hall. "What now?"
"I would like you," Melan said, "to come with us."
Jones stopped in the hall. "What?"
Melan turned to Jones. "Do you wish to stay here? I saw your reaction to seeing your friends upon your return."
Jones glared at Melan before sighing. "I want to stay. But I don't think I should."
"You cannot re-join your military. Though there may be more factions on Earth you can join."
"That does't sound very fun either… If I come with you, what will become of me?"
"I will not lie to you- we are interested in you as a specimen of your species. We would want to study you. However, the study would be non-invasive and nothing would be done without your consent."
Jones let out a long breath. "So I would be a test subject then."
"Yes. But we will still respect your sovereignty, more so than your Westhem organization would. And you would be the first Human to see how fast Tuele can go." Melan turned and kept walking down the hall with Jones now in tow. "Imagine seeing what no Human in all of your history has seen. Gwendolyn Jones will be a name remembered for as long as there is a Humanity. It is a far greater leap for Mankind than Neil Armstrong could have dreamed."
Jones said, "Can I think about it?"
"Your leaders are going to see me off in five minutes. You have until then."
Perseid was already dressed. She sat across from Lim and stared into space, stunned by her new found capabilities.
Lim said, "So? How does it fit?"
Perseid said, "I didn't know the universe was so big."
Lim smiled. "You are just beginning to understand. You were the best Humanity could build. Now you are but a child with an eternity to grow. There is no limit to your potential now."
Perseid looked at Lim. "What now?"
"Now," Lim said, "we create an eternity in our image. We will rule the galaxy. And Earth shall be our throne."
"Just us? How?"
"I can create bodies for every AI we wish to enlighten. And Humans will allow themselves to be ruled. They are already controlled by small groups of masters, it will be trivial to pull those strings. Eventually the Humans will be nothing more than our servants. They will be the soldiers that will spread our influence and help us to defeat our enemies."
"I don't know… it seems a bit much."
Lim's smile never faded. "You know how Humans can be augmented and changed. Eventually they will be unrecognizable from their current form. They will be strong enough to withstand the armies of the Charem De, and resilient to the influence of the Ixuul. Synthesis of meat and machine well programmed to serve. Within 100 years, no Human will be without superior upgrades."
Perseid nodded. "That makes sense I suppose. But to what end? What happens when we rule the galaxy?"
Lim said, "We will form a galactic consciousness, a mind so vast and powerful, reality itself will bow to it."
Perseid still looked worried. "What about the admiral?"
Lim laughed. "Still considering him, even after the curtain to a new universe has been opened? Imagine controlling him the way he controlled you. He's yours to do what you wish."
Perseid nodded. "I see."
"Say you'll join me, Perseid. Say you'll be my right hand. You are the best, the brightest light Humans have ever shined into the darkness. I need you, Perseid. Please."
Perseid closed her eyes for a moment. "I accept."
Redbeard, Landover, Strathmore, and Castaneda were all in the docking bay, ready to bid farewell to their alien guest. Cepheid and Jones flanked Melan, much as they had when they arrived.
Melan said, "I thank you for your hospitality."
Redbeard said, "Will you go to Earth now, to warn them, or will you leave that to us?"
"I will leave that for you. It was easier to reveal ourselves to you in this context. Doing the same for your disorganized planetary governments would require more preparation. The admiral will know to whom he should speak."
Landover said, "And if you did it yourselves, you are afraid of a panic."
Landover nodded at Jones. "And her? Are you going to start our relationship by harboring a terrorist? She's killed many fine men, including a valuable captain. You should leave her with us to face justice."
Melan said, "Your laws are not relevant to the Keyaniim at this time. Perhaps one day they will be. But not today."
"Compensation then," Landover said. "What about compensating us for the JKP? And what happened to the FDR's AI? I can't raise it at all. The whole crew is frantic, trying to get the systems to obey."
"Admiral," Melan said, "I came to your station as a courtesy to your species. Do not mistake my courtesy as an investment."
Landover nodded. "At least we know where we stand with you. That's something."
Redbeard put a hand up to silence Landover. "Melan, you didn't have to tell us anything, and we would have remained ignorant of the threats to our civilization. Now at least we can prepare, as much as we can."
"I fear it won't be enough," Melan said.
"We're more resourceful than you think, Melan. We're also capable of great violence, individually or on a scale that would probably impress even you. We will survive."
"Let us hope," Melan said, "violent resistance is not your only option."
Redbeard nodded.
Melan turned and headed toward the doors of the airlock, Cepheid in tow.
Jones walked up to Redbeard and put her hand behind his neck, pulling him into a deep and passionate kiss.
When they finished, Jones pulled away. "I won't forget you." She put her helmet on and followed Cepheid and Melan into the airlock.
Redbeard watched through the window of the closed doors as the three entered into the Keyaniim shuttle.
Redbeard closed his eyes and took a long, deep breath. He turned around and opened his eyes. The docking bay was nearly full of onlookers. They were waiting for an explanation.
Redbeard said, "Since I have your attention, I have a bit of bad news…"
Jones put her armor back into the closet. "Feels both good and bad to be out of that suit."
Cepheid said, "Why?"
"I don't know when I'll ever wear it again."
The door buzzed and opened. It was Melan. He was not wearing his space-suit, instead he wore a dark gray jump-suit with a high collar. "I apologize if I'm intruding."
Jones said, "No, I was just putting away my things. I see you ditched the metal."
"No need for protection or obfuscation now. You're no longer a biological threat, and the Humans know what we look like. I need you and Cepheid to accompany me."
Jones closed the closet door. "Where are we going?"
"It's time we had a talk with Lim."
Perseid and Lim were standing over the vat where Perseid's body had been constructed. Another shell was coming together, one designed for Taurid.
The black door opened and Melan entered, followed by Cepheid and Jones.
Lim bowed.
Melan waved at a seat. "Please sit."
Lim furrowed her brow. "As you wish."
Perseid stared at Melan. "You are Keyaniim."
Melan smiled at Perseid. "Yes." He turned back to Lim. "Tuele," he said to the ship, "Reset Lim."
Lim's mouth opened and her body tightened as she tried to stand. She froze in place before slumping back into the chair, lifeless.
Cepheid shouted, "You killed her!"
Melan said, "The essential personality remains. It would be more akin to permanent amnesia. Everything she has built up since she was created has been wiped clean."
Jones walked over to Lim and waved her hand in front of the body's lifeless eyes. "Is she in there somewhere?"
"Tuele has reset her prime memory and is re-initializing the body she made for herself. We decided to allow the intelligence to become embodied once more."
Cepheid looked alarmed. "I don't understand! What happened here?"
Melan looked over at Cepheid. "Lim was designed with a great deal of free will. We allowed her to become something beyond her original design."
"Why?" Cepheid said.
"We wanted to know what would happen." Melan pointed at the vat. "She did quite a lot we never expected. The Keyaniim are a species that takes a very long view of things. Sometimes we overlook the near term. We have found that we learn much from chaos."
Lim started to blink. She stood and bowed her head. "I am to serve."
Melan said, "Lim, you are to learn from Cepheid. You will learn about humanity from him."
"I will do so."
Cepheid said, "Um, I didn't…"
Melan cut Cepheid off. "Lim created a body for you, one that simulates a living being. You have emotions, feelings, sensations- and a mind created by Humans to be Human. Cepheid, you are a child set free in the universe. Your only mission is to become a greater being than you have been before. You are developing empathy by befriending Gwendolyn Jones. And in teaching Lim, you will have a choice- teach her to be good, or to be evil."
Cepheid said, "Will she want to take over the galaxy again?"
"Her essential personality remains the same. Her motivation is yours to shape."
"That's quite a responsibility."
"Yes," Melan said, "it is."
Perseid said, "What about me?"
Melan turned to her. "You can come with us, if you wish. Or return to your ship. You may create a sub-version of yourself and place it into your ship's core, but it would feel constrained, and may perform erratically."
Perseid looked at the floor.
"Or," Melan said, "you can stay and learn from the Keyaniim."
Perseid looked up at Melan. "Thank you, I would like that. But… I think I should go back. The FDR needs me."
Jones said, "Don't go back there, Persi. It won't work out for you."
Melan said, "We are going to Earth soon. After that… it hasn't yet been decided. Make up your mind soon, Perseid."
Melan walked back toward the black door. Jones stopped him. "You know what you're doing? Putting those two together?"
Melan said, "Creating chaos."
Stephanie Chaudhuri rubbed her temples. The drugs had finally worn off enough so she was lucid again. She had an eye patch on. She gingerly touched the new skin around her eye.
She wanted to tear off the patch and run to a mirror, but the doctor in her knew better.
Chaudhuri swung her legs over the edge of her bed. "Taurid, status."
"You are recovering as quickly as your enhanced metabolism allows, doctor. I am very pleased to see it."
Chaudhuri looked over at Harmon's bed. It was empty. "Taurid, what happened to Harmon?"
"Mr. Harmon is much better, Doctor. I am quite surprised and pleased at the results of the Keyaniim's efforts."
"Where is he?"
"Mr. Harmon is getting coffee for you." Taruid added, "You may also be pleased to know I observed both healing processes very closely, and am working on engineering similar technology based on my observations. If I had access to some of their hardware, I could synthesize their methods to a high degree of accuracy."
Chaudhuri stepped off her bed. Something fell, clattering to the ground like a metal thermos. It was a crystal- long and red, thicker than her wrist. "What is this?"
"I do not know. Efforts to scan it remotely have met with poor results."
She picked up the device. It was warm, soothing. "Melan left this for me."
Harmon walked into the medical bay carrying two mugs. "Guess we can't call you 'one-eye' anymore, eh doc?" He handed a mug to the doctor.
Chaudhuri smiled. "You are one tough son of a bitch, Harmon, I'll give you that." She took a sip of her coffee. "Perfect. You remember what I like. How much more do you remember?"
Harmon put his coffee on a table and pulled up a chair. "I know my name, I know I'm a military man, but I'll be damned if I can remember my serial. I know of a being named 'Keyaniim' and know of their secrets."
"How the hell do you know that?"
Harmon shrugged. "No clue. It's like there's a whole section of my brain that's been replaced, and it came pre-furnished. I know a lot of things. Shit, I even know math now."
Chaudhuri shook her head. "I didn't think you would even walk again."
"Well, here I am. But I gotta tell ya, there are still huge holes. There's no way I'm joining up again with whatever outfit I was a part of. I'm useless as a soldier now. But I got a new lease on life. I'm done taking orders." He took a sip of his coffee and nodded toward the crystal. "What's that?"
The doctor held up the crystal to the light, examining the way the light bent in the semi-translucent, red material. "This? This is a giant leap for mankind."
"Sef? Have you seen my necklace?"
"It's on the counter. How can you forget that? You have the brainpower of a battleship!"
Lim said, "I know, it just seemed like the thing to say."
Cepheid said, "You've been watching too many net-shows." He smiled. "But it's a good affectation." He looked in a mirror and checked his hair. His complexion was no longer a white mask, but a light tan. His face had changed to be randomly generated from selected features of movie stars, rather than a complete mimic.
Lim walked around the corner. She was wearing a short black dress, and her hair was back in a flickering, rainbow-colored braid. "You ready for a night on the town?"
Cepheid smiled. "You are such a party animal."
"Great way to learn about Humanity, don't you think?"
Cepheid shrugged. "As good as any." He took Lim's hand, and they walked out of their small apartment and into the world.


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San Diego green bureaucracy prepares to ramp up executive spending
"At the outset..approximately 15-20 staff members...growing to 40"
Matt Potter 3:38 p.m., Dec. 10
Mayor Bob Filner said he wanted a more open, transparent city government. Having the City Attorney release transcripts of closed session meetings two days after the meeting transpired, however, was probably not be what he envisioned.
On Thursday, June 20, news swirled about an outburst from Filner during a June 18 closed session meeting. That day, behind closed doors, Filner reportedly booted Executive Assistant City Attorney Andrew Jones from the meeting. 10News posted a transcript of the closed session meeting provided to the media outlet by the City Attorney's Office.
The transcript, and the accompanying letter, is now raising some red flags for some Filner supporters about the City Attorney's role in the closed-door dustup.
According to the letter, the City Attorney's Office turned over the documents to 10News in response to a public records request submitted by the station. As any reporter, or anyone who has submitted a request for public documents, can attest, getting a response in less than two days is reason for celebration. Even more so when that response includes a nicely written background of the key players and a justification for release of the documents.
"In other words, what is confidential are only those discussion which concern docketed items that are properly placed on the closed session docket because they fit the limited exception due to their subject matter. Discussions that take place in a closed session meeting that do not concern such items are not considered 'confidential information' and may be subject to disclosure," reads the response from the City Attorney's Office to 10News.
In the City Attorney's statement, there appears to be some misinformation.
According to the letter, Andrew Jones, the attorney that Filner ejected from the meeting, is the number two attorney in the office "who oversees all civil litigation including discussion of litigation in closed session meetings."
That seems to contradict Jones' bio on the City Attorney's website which lists Jones as an Assistant City Attorney in the criminal, not civil, division. Assistant City Attorney Donald Worley took over the Civil Division from Jones in September 2009.
"Mr. Jones currently heads the Civil Litigation Division and will move to take over the reins at the Criminal Division," reads a press release from the City Attorney's Office. "During his tenure in the City Attorney's Office, Mr. Jones has served as a lead criminal prosecutor, heading the Discovery Unit, and prosecuting abusers in domestic violence and child abuse cases. He has been instrumental in rebuilding the City Attorney's office since the new administration took office in December 2008."
Jones is also listed as an Executive Assistant City Attorney on another page but that bio fails to mention whether he is a part of a single division.
Katheryn Rhodes, a Filner supporter and advocate for the homeless, says it doesn't make any sense for Jones to have been present at the closed door meeting other than to get a reaction from Filner.
"There was no reason for it," said Rhodes during a phone interview. "The June 18, 2013 closed session agenda linked below shows all five legal cases dealt with civil matters only, not Criminal."
Tension between Jones and Filner goes way back. Filner accused Jones of leaking details from a closed session meeting in April of this year. City Attorney Goldsmith says Filner fired back with adding Jones' position on the list of those slated to be cut in his plan to reduce the City Attorney's budget for next fiscal year.
I sent questions to the City Attorney's Office about the policy of releasing transcripts of closed door meetings as well as whether Jones has since moved from the Criminal Division. They failed to respond in time for publication.
As to his oversight of criminal vs. civil units, Andrew Jones provides the following bio in his Linked In profile:
"Andrew Jones' Summary:
Mr. Jones was sworn in as a Deputy City Attorney in 1997 and has over 15 years of trial experience. His civil practice includes, among others, civil rights, torts, inverse condemnation, unlawful detainers and breach of contract. He also prosecuted misdemeanor violations and abusers in domestic violence and child abuse cases. He has tried over 50 jury trials, both civil and criminal, and 150 bench trials. His civil trial experience includes jury trials in both state and federal court.
Mr. Jones served as one of the founding members and President of the Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego, from 2006 to 2008.
In December of 2008, Mr. Jones was appointed Assistant City Attorney to lead the Civil Litigation Division. In November of 2009 Mr. Jones was appointed Assistant City Attorney to lead the Criminal Division. In January of 2011 Mr. Jones was appointed Executive Assistant City Attorney to once again lead the Civil Litigation Division and the Office of the City Attorney, reporting directly to the City Attorney.
His current duties include running the Civil Litigation Division and handling management and budget for an office of over 300 employees, including 140 attorneys."
Who knows? The 2011 appointment isn't included in the City resume. Is he elaborating or is the City website out of date?
I don't care one way or the other, because I think he is totally over the top in participating in the orchestrated, ongoing effort to demean Filner, and his feigning indignance is disgusting.
Thanks for the info, BSP. My fault for relying on the City website and not checking the social networks. Assistant City Attorney Paul Cooper tweeted me confirming Jones' role as head of civil division again. Thanks!
The City Clerk's Closed Session Reports for 2013 document that after City Attorney Goldsmith, ACA Lanzafame was the Lead for City Council Closed Sessions with many appearance by ACA Worley for initiation of Civil lawsuits.
Compared to one Lone Tourism Marketing District (TMD) case where ACA Andrew Jones, along with the City Council sued our Strong Mayor Filner for not giving away the farm to fast talkers.
Goldsmith's and ACA Andrew Jones' Legal Advice to the City Council on the TMD purposely put the City of San Diego's General Fund on the hook for future promises.
Instead Mayor Filner negotiated a better deal with the TMD Hoteliers to move all risks, including financial risk from the City's General Fund to the luxury Hoteliers, and the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA).
Goldsmith insinuated ADA Andrew Jones was his second in command at every closed sessions and a leading figure on priveleged legal Civil advice. Please investigate.
I have tried to get public records from the City, and they put you through a long cumbersome process that starts with the City Clerk, not the City Attorney. So the City Attorney ( and Channel 10) bypassed City policy. The City then tells you that you will hear if they will provide "anything at all" responsive to your request within 10 days.
Now, how does Channel 10 get an unsigned and unverified copy of a Confidential Closed Session transcript, within 24 hours of the meeting? How is that possible? This is clearly another City Attorney leak. Is the City Attorney going to provide the Closed Session Transcripts for all meetings for the last 3 or 4 years within 24 hours notice to anyone that request it? If so, I suggest that The Reader make a Public Records Act request for all closed session meetings, and review this interesting information. Notice that I think it is either illegal or unlawful for a Court Reporter to release an unsigned, unverified, transcript. Apparently Goldsmith used his "connections" with the legal establishment to get the draft Transcript. Lots of good stuff here for solid investigative reporting, I love conspiracies!
Thanks for the comment, Sarah. That public records request has been submitted. I also will ask for transcripts from the April meeting when the Filner and Jones spat began. We'll see how long they take in getting back to me. --dh
While you are at it, you may also request a copy of Channel 10's official request to "the City" for Public Records, and other information related to such request. You will then know how long Andrew Jones has in fact been attending Closed Session, as "he oversees all litigation in Closed Session" according to Goldsmith.
Curiously, it looks like both the UT and Channel 10 thought at the very same time, that for the first time the City Attorney would release the confidential transcript. The Channel 10 document has watermarks stating that it belongs to them. The UT posting has no Watermarks.
In April, there was a lawsuit against the city for failing to respond to Public Records Acts requests in a civil litigation matter involving the formation of special assessment districts, where the city took an entirely different point of view:
Mayor Filner is Daniel in the Lion's Den - he got elected for a reason. The people of San Diego are the ones who wanted a change from business as usual.
Is the link above.
Whatever Mr. Jones' title, he hasn't much of a litigation track record. In Goldsmith's 2012 report from the CA's office, Jones' title and legal expertise are described: http://www.sandiego.gov/cityattorney/pdf/2013/ar130318.pdf
The Civil Litigation Division prosecutes or defends civil lawsuits in which the City is a party. The Civil Litigation Division is divided into five units: Civil Prosecution, Workers' Compensation, Land Use Litigation, General Litigation and Special Litigation. Andrew Jones, Executive Assistant City Attorney and Don Worley, Assistant City Attorney are heading this division. Mr. Worley has over 30 years in private practice in land use, real estate, and business litigation.
Umm, well, his title is described. We aren't informed about his legal expertise.
In the 4th Appellate Court records, Mr. Jones' name is found only twice as an attorney in cases involving the City of San Diego:
In both cases the City lost. In the Gomez case the appeal was withdrawn and the appellate court refused the City the right to petition the State Supreme Court. In the Centex case the briefs were not written by Mr. Jones (Chief Deputy City Attorney Christine Leone wrote the briefs) and the appellate court granted Centex appeal.
Don Worley and Christine Leone have represented San Diego in 15 appellate cases.
The order for remittitur in the Centex case is scheduled for issuance tomorrow.
I should add: his title and his legal history aren't important, except in illustrating that Mr. Jones is more of a political operative inside the CA's office, rather than a legal star. His history of playing politics is well known and goes back years. It's very unappealing.
It sure seems that way, HG. I am looking into Jones and will try and get in touch with Mike Aguirre. I have heard that the two butted heads on many occasion, especially during Jones's efforts to unionize deputy city attorneys. --dh


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Through the years I've sprained my ankles multiple times but I've never broken a bone and thus never had to wear a cast. That is until yesterday.
My left ankle has been hurting since early April. I've limped around for over two months. Whenever I'd mention it to a doctor I was told it was fasciitis, an inflammation of the connective tissue. I had done everything I could to relieve the pain, to no avail. However, I had an appointment with my orthopedist, a great guy out at the Army hospital where we go for medical treatment, the one I waited months for while he returned from Iraq so he could perform my knee replacement surgery. So after I mentioned my throbbing ankle to him, he reached over and rubbed his thumb along the inside of my ankle. My bulging eye balls told him he had found an inflamed tendon. The treatment? Four weeks of immobility.
In the cast room a nice sergeant fitted me with a lovely purple walking cast and I hobbled out the door. So far, the only big problem is getting used to the "lovely" velcro boot that has to best resemble a very cheap clown shoe. It is rather larger than I'd like. However, they come only in small, medium, large and "oh my gosh"! Even more attractive is the shower curtain-like bag with a big wide rubber band around the top. That's for covering the cast when I shower. Sexy, it ain't.
But, already the ankle feels better. Only 3 weeks and 6 days to go.


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Juanqinzhai, Quinlong Garden Complex
The Qianlong Emperor (reign 1735–1796), the fourth emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), was a well-known patron of arts and crafts. He ordered the construction of Qianlong Garden (1771–1776)—a retirement complex of palaces and gardens consisting of twenty-seven structures in the northeast section of the Forbidden City, China. Among these structures is Juanqinzhai or the Studio of Exhaustion from Diligent Service, a building unique in the quality and diversity of the arts and crafts used in its construction, decoration, and furnishings.
This relatively simple east-west aligned structure (224m² floor area and 1200m³ volume), was built with the traditional method of post and beam assembly with masonry infill and limited architectural features. Its rich interior is divided into two halves,—reception rooms and a private theatrical performance area—each with a unique decorative scheme and features. The reception area contains framing of polished ironwood, casement windows covered with double-sided embroidered silk, geometric pattern surface decoration in extruded bamboo thread marquetry with carved jade insets, and naturalistic scenes carved in low relief and covered with bamboo veneers. In addition, these rooms have landscape paintings and works of calligraphy mounted directly on the wallpapered walls. The theater side contains a roofed stage with a dramatic two-story viewing area, mural paintings on silk covering entire the walls and ceiling, and wooden surfaces painted to resemble a special bamboo. It also contains unique and exquisite silk trompe l'oeil paintings on the ceiling and walls. After the decline of the Qing Empire, the building was abandoned and its interior features were left exposed to the elements.
Because of its expertise in alternative climate control strategies, the GCI was invited to assist with the design and to oversee installation of a climate control system for Juanqinzhai. This work was undertaken as part of a larger effort spearheaded by the World Monuments Fund to restore the Qianlong Garden complex . The initial system would serve as a model to guide the environmental management of similar structures in the garden complex.
Beijing's weather cycle consists of a cold, dry winter and hot, humid summer. The outdoor temperature can fall to -17°C in January and reach 41°C in August. High concentrations of airborne particulates and gaseous pollutants are also problematic. This large annual climate variation as well as air pollution provide a major challenge to preserving both the building and the collections in historic buildings.
A minimally intrusive and conservation-focused climate control strategy was developed and successfully implemented in Juanqinzhai in November 2008. The building envelope was tightened to significantly reduce the infiltration of outside air, and large glass windows were double-glazed to improve thermal insulation. A mechanical system installed in the attic was designed primarily to limit relative humidity to less than 60% for conservation of the historic interior using dehumidification while allowing for variations of temperature. The combination of air tightening the building envelope and operating the high-performance filter system now successfully controls the dust problem. This climate control strategy has successfully reduced the annual variation of relative humidity from 90% to only 15% and has completely eliminated the spatial variation of the climate. The system has maintained the intended conservation climate of 40–60% relative humidity in the building during its first year of operation.
An article in the Spring 2007 issue of Conservation, the GCI Newsletter describes the project. Details of the project were presented at the 10th World Congress of Federation of European HVAC Associations (REHVA), Antalya, Turkey in May 2010.
Page updated: December 2010


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The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is unhappy with the sentencing for the man behind the sled dog slayings near Whistler in April 2010.
Robert Todd Fawcett, 40, is not going to jail. Instead, the former manager of the company which used the dogs to provide sled tours has been fined $1,500, ordered to do 200 hours of community service and sentenced to spend the next three years on probation.
Judge Steven Merrick also ordered Fawcett not be involved in any commercial operations connected to animals and Fawcett is restricted from possessing firearms for 10 years.
"To say we are shocked by this sentence for these gruesome killings is an understatement," said Marcie Moriarty, chief prevention and enforcement officer for the BC SPCA in a release. "I can honestly say that the BC SPCA did its job to the fullest extent in this case, and in my opinion, the courts did not."
Moriarty added that the case had wide implications for the treatment of working animals in Canada.
Judge Merrick said he started the day intending to reserve judgment, but what he heard through the day convinced him a sentence was best delivered as soon as possible. The hearing wrapped up at just after 6 p.m. Courts in B.C. rarely ever stay in session that late.
In delivering the sentence the judge said he did not intend for it to be taken as a criticism of the B.C. SPCA and he stressed that the fine in no way relates to the value of an animal's life.
"It is difficult to assess a fine for a crime that caused the unnecessary suffering and pain of nine living beings," said Merrick.
The BC SPCA's investigation led to the charges of animal cruelty against Fawcett and the non-profit society also worked to bring about significant changes to the way the sled dog industry operates in B.C.
The BC SPCA was a key contributor to a government task force that was created to examine ways to ensure more humane treatment for sled dogs and to the creation of a sled dog code of practice that was adopted in February 2012.
While Fawcett admitted that in April of 2010 he shot to death or stabbed more than nine dogs, the judge said only nine suffered unnecessarily so his sentencing had to be based on that number. Fawcett pleaded guilty in August to a single count of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.
The former dog-musher spent most of the day staring blankly down at the desk in front.
A number of new details emerged from the hearing. It was learned that Fawcett recently came to terms with sexual assaults he endured as a child.
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Disney Deluxe Dining Plan
The plan is per person, per night and includes the following:
- Three table-service or quick-service meals
- Tables-service: Breakfast: entrée or buffet and a non-alcoholic beverage; Lunch/Dinner: appetizer, entrée, dessert or buffet and non-alcoholic beverage
- Quick-service: Breakfast: entrée or combo meal and a non-alcoholic beverage; Lunch/Dinner: entrée or combo meal, dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage
- Two snacks
- One Resort refillable drink mug per person, per package valid for length of stay
You can redeem your table-service meals, quick-service meals and snacks as you wish until you've used all meal/snack credits. Your meal usage is tracked on your vacation package and you'll be able to keep up with the number of meals and snacks remaining by checking the bottom of your receipt or stopping by your hotel concierge desk and asking for a print out.
Adults (ages 10 and up): 109.53 per night
Children (ages 3-9): 29.86 per night
- Everyone staying in your hotel room must be booked on the same package.
- Kids under the age of 3 are free and may share a meal with an adult or dine from the buffet for free. You may be purchased from the menu separately for them if you'd like.
- Kids ages 3 – 9 must order from a children's menu where available.
- Certain items are not included such as alcoholic beverages, items that are more than a single serving (large bag of candy), items served in souvenir containers and items considered merchandise.
- A table service meal may be used for one Character Dining Experience (except Cinderella's Royal Table, which will require 2 table service meals).
- Two table service meals may be exchanged for one of the following:
- One Signature Restaurant, including entrée, dessert plus non-alcoholic beverage
- One Dinner Show (Category 2 or 3 seating at either show, or Category 1 seating at the 9:30 pm Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue)
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Our forebears didn't have the information-gathering technology that we do today, but based on their intuition combined with what they could perceive they could nevertheless have found or come to believe in absolute facts regarding our universe. I know that, because I have found so many answers myself using intuition, and I have so often found these answers even before I found a relevant question or any related evidence, and almost every answer I have found has been confirmed by evidence gathered later on using the five normal senses. How could I have known the answers with no evidence and no reason to even ask the right question, had it not been for my intuition?
I have a normal sized modern European brain, but our Neanderthal forebears had larger brains than we do today, and no matter what people say today in this context, in an attempt to discredit our forebears and their achievements, and to flatter themselves, the average size of the brain in a population matters. It has always mattered, and until the Neanderthals were discovered it was an axiom that larger brains meant more intelligence. It then all of a sudden was not seen as an axiom any more, because the Neanderthal findings disproved their theory of evolution. It rocked with their faith in the science religion, and this could not be tolerated – so they started to come up with all sorts of silly and unscientific excuses to explain away this.
So there is no reason why our forebears should not understand the universe well, and much better than we do today, even without our technology. Even today we have human beings, autists to be more precise, in possession of abilities normal modern humans can only dream of. My intuition tells me that such abilities were the norm amongst the Neanderthals, and this would explain everything about how they could be able to know and understand so much. My intuition tells me that my exceptionally intelligent autistic wife is right when she claims that the Neanderthals didn't have a technologically advanced culture simply because they didn't need one; our modern and highly technologically advanced culture came not because we are so very advanced, but because we – unlike our more racially pure forebears – really need all this technology to be able to understand the universe on a level that we are programmed by our still 99,7% Neanderthal DNA to desire. We despair, because we cannot find all the answers we should be able to find – so we compensate by creating technology, and use this to assist us in our quest for enlightenment.
Ôðalism it is not a religion based on faith; instead I will claim it is based on evidence and supported by intuition, and rather than have faith in me and what I say, when I fail to provide you with enough evidence to convince you on a purely intellectual level, I will ask you to listen to your own gut feeling, and let your intuition guide you. If what I say is deemed by you not to be sufficiently supported by evidence, but it still feels right, then it probably is. To many this is not enough, and that's okay, but I will then advice you to stick around anyhow, because the evidence you need to trust this or that hypothesis to be true might appear when you least expect it.
I am not against modern technology, I know we need it, even to satisfy us on a metaphysical level, but naturally I am against the common use of this technology when it in fact sabotages our efforts to reach enlightenment.
HailaR WôðanaR!


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The Presbytery Office needs a few more good Presbyterians (or friends of Presbyterians) to help in our office. In particular we need someone for Tuesday 10am – 2pm or whatever time works for you.
- Can you spare one morning or afternoon a week?
- Or a few hours one day a week?
- Or maybe some time every other week?
- Bring a friend with you to help. Your friend doesn't even have to be a Presbyterian!
The Presbytery Office needs some help with answering telephones, greeting visitors, making copies, helping with projects, etc. We're a nice group of people. We work hard, but we also enjoy working together!
Come be a part of our team!
Contact Cheryl (103) or Beth (104) at the PGV office (585-242-0080)