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Budget Friendly Air Conditioning Services
The air conditioning systems used for heating or cooling purposes need regular maintenance. If the air conditioning service is not done in time, it leads to deterioration of the efficiency of the system. Here are some of the considerations for a budget-friendly air conditioning service.
Why do you need Air Conditioning Service?
Although there are a few central air conditioning systems that are virtually maintenance-free, most of them require regular maintenance. They are no different from the other mechanical devices that wear and tear with time.
Some of the main reasons why the air conditioning systems need servicing include insulation check in the duct, cleaning the dirt, dust accumulated in the filters, and noise-level checks.
Experts know the areas that need to be covered in air conditioning service. There are various types of heating and cooling systems available in the market and each variation has different aspects of maintenance requirements.
How often is it needed?
Although there is not a unique answer to this question, it is vital to determine how often your air conditioning system works efficiently without servicing. Your contractor can help you find out the right duration between consecutive air conditioning services.
You may be using thermostats that can control the room temperature saving the electricity and lessening the burden on the air conditioning system. You may be cleaning the air conditioning system regularly if it has an easy-to-use sliding chassis.
According to the usage, climatic conditions, and the care that you have been taking, the air conditioning service intervals may vary. Often it is found that air conditioning service is required once per year.
Considering the Budget
Investing on a good air conditioning system will have had a fair share of investment. If there is huge budget required for its maintenance as well, the owners will be disappointed.
Some contractors can estimate the budget involved in maintenance every year. They can provide quality service with a friendly budget. Kendall County Air is one such highly reliable and professional air conditioning service providers.


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Google Maps lets users see the Street View for your business, if it's available. Sometimes these images aren't accurate. You can either change the map marker for your business to associate it with different Street View imagery, or add your own Street View imagery using the Street View app.
Edit incorrect Street View imagery
To edit incorrect Street View imagery for your business:
- Sign in to Google My Business.
- If you have multiple locations, open the location you'd like to manage.
- Click the Address field and check that your address is correct in the window that appears.
- On the right side of the window, you'll see a map with a red pin to represent the middle of your business location. Drag the pin to your business location, using the + and - buttons at the bottom right of the screen to zoom in and out.
- Once you're sure that you've accurately pinned the middle of your location, click Apply in the bottom-right corner of the page.
Although you won't be able to preview the new Street View imagery from Google My Business, you can return to Google Maps to see how your change affected the imagery.
Add new Street View imagery
You also can add your own Street View imagery using the Street View app, or hire a trusted professional photographer to shoot an indoor Street View to show off the inside of your location to customers. And don't forget to add your own photos to your listing to help customers find your business.
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The one (of many) things I love in regards to the United States is how different it can be from one state to the following. Greater than 1.3 million tourists visit Stonehendge each year, but based on search trends, it's clear that many more would-be vacationers have an curiosity within the distinctive attraction. Nestled inside Canaima National Park, Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall.
Oxnard is a small city in California that has many lovely seashores and dunes to go to. Russia is the most important country in the world and presents thrilling opportunities for every traveler. Whether this is your first time making an attempt to wakeboard or you are an skilled rider, Zanook Bangkok is the place you'll be able to strap on a board and carve up the water close to the city centre.
By means of a day of gallery-hopping, you'll discover that town's art galleries and museums are pretty much scattered all over town. Sitting atop one of the tallest buildings on Michigan Avenue, this observatory locations you 1,000 toes in the air, permitting visitors to see 4 different states on a transparent day.
Ziro is an ideal place for trekking in Arunachal It is situated on a plateau and recognized to be one of the crucial stunning hill stations in Arunachal Pradesh The native tribal folks of this place spend a simple way of life where the perplexities of mundane city life hardly hassle them.
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Egypt is a fascinating nation that's rich in historical past. In addition to nationally touring shows, the museum contains arms-on exhibitions, such because the highly interactive Your Mind; the Fels Planetarium; the Tuttleman IMAX Theater; and the Joel N. Bloom Observatory. You're higher off visiting the the Sculpture Park on the Louisiana Museum of Trendy Artwork, which is full of round 60 gorgeous sculptures and unimaginable views of the Sound.
Make a trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago one among many stops on your subsequent Chicago go to. Should you're making a visit to Cancun or Playa Del Carmen, a day spent at Chichen Itza is a day nicely-spent once you want a break from the beach life.
We provide amazing seaside holiday packages to the tourists wishing to get acquaint with the shores of the nation. Once each day from April to July (and every different day the rest of the yr), guests gather exterior Buckingham Palace to observe the colorful Changing the Guard ceremony.
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This is a simple and easy to make recipe for lunch or dinner.
Start by steaming rice, Basmati rice is traditional rice from India. Basmati is imported from the east and available at all Indian grocery stores and many health food stores. Substitute with white or brown rice if needed, however, basmati rice is extra special in that it is nutritious and has very good flavor.
What is Needed:
– 2 to 3 cups steamed basmati rice
– ½ cup roasted cashew pieces
– ½ cup of peas
– 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter,
olive/coconut oil for vegan
– Pinch of turmeric powder
– Pinch of hing (a spice used in many Indian dishes)
– ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
– Fresh tomatoes diced, for garnish
– Freshly chopped coriander leaves or dry spice
Once the rice is steamed, the dish is ready to assemble…
Add the ghee to a clean pot, and then add the steamed rice.
Add turmeric, hing, coriander, and salt. Stir ingredients together until well mixed, making sure not to crush/over work the rice.
Add cashews and peas, blend into rice mixture and heat through.
Garnish with the tomatoes and more coriander.
Serve with chapatis or flat bread if desired.
Hint: Replace the ghee with extra virgin olive oil or coconut to make a vegan dish. Serves 4


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DVDO to Showcase TILE, Its New Universal Presentation and Collaboration Product at CEDIA 2017
The New TILE will Unleash Universal Casting enabling Multiple Users to Cast Any Content from Any Networked Device to a Single Display Simultaneously
San Diego, CA (CEDIA), September 7, 2017 – DVDO®, Inc., an award-winning provider of high-quality, high-definition video processing, switching and connectivity solutions, is excited to unleash Universal Casting to both professional and commercial integrators at the 2017 CEDIA EXPO. TILE simplifies the process of wirelessly connecting multiple users to an existing display system enabling a 1-of-a-kind collaboration experience by casting any desktop, application, video, image, or other content to the shared screen with the simple touch of a button resulting in the most productive solution available.
Up to 5 different TILED windows can be displayed simultaneously, allowing multiple users to share content, compare videos and images, or to bring up websites alongside presentations, leading to efficient and dynamic discussions and anchoring a new found flexibility for team development. The TILE system offers 5 HDMI inputs including an HDMI 2.0a 4K pass through, 2 USB inputs and 2 HDMI mirrored outputs.
Aimed at collaborative environments such as executive conference centers or marketing war rooms, TILE users manage their experience with DVDO's free and easy-to-use TILE App, which is available for iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as for Mac and Windows PC systems. Users simply download the app and begin to cast content through TILE to the connected display. A Moderator mode can help approve and queue the casted content before it is shown on screen. offering an amazing feature for educational environments such as Universities.
TILE's robust features and capabilities follow DVDO's history of providing high-performance, cost-competitive solutions.
For more details, and a demonstration of the powerfully simple presentation abilities that TILE has to offer, come visit DVDO across the street from the San Diego Convention Center at the Multi-platinum Rock Star Suite (Suite #1101) at the Hard Rock Hotel during show hours, on September 7 and 8th. To schedule a demo please contact us: firstname.lastname@example.com or 408-838-3203.
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The Directorate (DIR) is the governing body responsible for the management of the Core Project and the Flagship as a whole. It manages the Project and its finances, ensures that it fulfils its contractual obligations, and links the Science and Infrastructure Board and the Stakeholder Board.
The Directorate has the following members:
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- Scientific Research Director - Katrin AMUNTS (Germany)
- Software Development Director - Alois KNOLL (Germany)
- Infrastructure Operations Director - Jan BJAALIE (Norway)
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A walk around Hound Tor – just over 3.5 miles – of medium difficulty
The Rocks at Hound Tor are perhaps the most dramatic of Dartmoor's tors. There is a lot of myth and legend surrounding them and they are well worth a visit.
On a misty day, it can get very atmospheric – the shapes of the rocks can look like beasts and legend has it that a pack of hounds was turned into these rocks by a trio of witches. The most famous writing of Hound Tor is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel, "The Hound of the Baskervilles." A lot of people have been inspired by the Dartmoor landscape – one of those is Seth Lakeman a local folk musician.
Start your walk at Hound Tor car park. From the car park, head on down the small road. After about 800m you cross a cattle grid. Continue on down the hill to a left, then right bend past Great Hound Tor Farm. The road climbs again into a lot of trees. After a further 700m it starts to drop downhill again and the trees will thin out. Look for a small wooden gate on your right… go through the gate and turn sharp right to follow the edge of the field for about 500m to the bottom right hand corner.
At this point you can leave the field by the track. About 20m along on your right, go across a stile and a stream into a woodland area. Follow the woodland trail over another stile and continue on to the farm road. Cross the stile into the road and turn right, and follow the road across a river and up a hill, don't turn-offs this track. After passing a number of houses the road changes into a dirt road. Follow it up to a T-junction in the woods.
Turn right at the T-junction and follow the road to a field-gate, then along the path to the left. You will pass along the field boundary, through a gate into a deep and wooded track. Go through the gate onto the open moor. Continue following the wall until it makes a sharp right turn.
Keep on this path, bearing gently to the right and following the line of trees. The moor opens out around you, a good time to stop to catch your breath and make the most of the view. Then follow a signpost pointing you to the right and down through woods to the river. Go across the river by the stone bridge and continue up the track and hill on the other side. You will pass through several gates on the way.
You will come to a large gate at the top of the path that will lead you out to open moor again and a spectacular view of Hound Tor in the distance. You can continue straight on the wide path to the Hound Tor medieval village, but you may want to take the smaller path on the left to climb to Greator Rocks with its spectacular views. Definitely a camera stop. After looking around Greator, continue on the path down the other side and visit the medieval village.
After looking around the remains of the village, continue on the broad path up to Hound Tor itself. Once again, make the most of the fantastic views from the tor and take some time out to take in the wonderful atmosphere. Once you have rested, go down the other side to return to the car park.
There's a chance for refreshments at the "Hound of the Basketmeals" in the car park at the bottom of the hill!
I hope you find these walks helpful. I would love to hear what you think. Tell me what you think by posting your comments below. Why don't you Share this with your friends and family by clicking the Facebook icon or following us on Twitter?
About the Author: Carole Langman works behind the scenes at Bowerland Cottage Holidays and Devon Dogs as the Business Manager. Her office is always a hive of activity, and with the vast amounts of work Carole has, we never really know how she gets through it all! To unwind, she loves gardening, hikes around Bowerland, travelling and writing.


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Today Freya Woof learnt to open the back door handle. Today she did this as I was in the garden feeding our chickens. She got Fajita, and I got to them so fast. I screamed at Freya and lifted my hand (a warning not being mean), she loosened her grip, but didn't let go. I snatched my poor hen. Freya had her only by feathers at this point, so I inadvertently plucked a few more feathers from Fajita. Both our chickens ran for the house for safety and I got Freya's collar and walked her to her crate for "time out". I have kept them separate until this scuffle, and Freya is never allowed in the back garden.


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GetYourRockOut conducted an interview with Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based death metallers KATAKLYSM at the band's January 14 show in Manchester, England. You can now watch the chat below.
KATAKLYSM's new album, "Waiting For The End To Come", was released on October 29, 2013 in North America via Nuclear Blast. The artwork by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, HATEBREED) was featured on the deluxe digipak and LP versions of the effort. The cover by Peter Sallai (SABATON) was featured on the standard jewel case and limited edition cassette tape versions.
The follow-up to 2010's "Heaven's Venom", "Waiting For The End To Come" was recorded by KATAKLYSM guitarist Jean-François Dagenais, who has previously worked with MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX and DESPISED ICON, among others, and mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SUFFOCATION, HATEBREED, ARSIS).
As previously reported, KATAKLYSM has recruited ex-NEURAXIS drummer Oli Beaudoin to sit behind the kit during the recording sessions for "Waiting For The End To Come". Beaudoin is also playing all of KATAKLYSM's currenty announced shows.
Drummer Max Duhamel announced on April 8, 2013 that he was taking a break from KATAKLYSM to deal with issues related to alcohol abuse.


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I actually didn't really get into Harry Potter until a few years ago. It was also The Goblet of Fire and The Philosopher's Stone that got me into the film franchise. After that, I just checked out the rest of the films in chronological order. Long before becoming an actual fan, I also recall The Chamber of Secrets being re-run so many times as well. This would also happen during the holidays, which probably explains why Harry Potter has become one of the many things I'm reminded of by the time Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, with Halloween being simply a given.
I've also wondered for quite some time what share of Marilyn Manson fans are currently Harry Potter fans these days too, as both fan-bases would seem to compliment each other in some ways. (Even more surprising is the cross-over/alliance between Harry Potter fans, Pokemon fans and Minecraft fans. I suppose it also helps that JK Rowling is a fan of both video game franchises.
If I were to rank the films, they'd go in this order.
The Goblet of Fire
The Philosopher's Stone
The Chamber of Secrets
The Prisoner of Azkaban
The Deathly Hallows - Part 2
The Deathly Hallows - Part 1
The Half Blood Prince
Granted, I'm sure it'll be subject to change, eventually, but that's how it's been with me as far as my preferences go.


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Got Blog?Posted by The Mgt Filed Under: Web Site Announcements
CRN wants people to know about your running blog. That's why we've partnered with FeedBurner to create ways to help people find you.
We have four tools you can use to promote your blog. The first tool is our newly relaunched Recent Running Blog Posts (aka "Recents") page. Each time members of this page publish a post on their blog, the headline and an excerpt from their post shows up on the Recents page. And guess what? People who visit the Recents page will find those bloggers.
The other three tools are widget/gadgets. These tools share functionality with Recents but they are portable – they can be placed on other blogs or web sites.
The three widgets we've created so far (we intend on adding more in the future) are the CRN Power Running Widget, the Running Blog Recents Widget and our Race Calendar Widget.
What's important to note in the CRN Power Widget is the "Latest RBF Posts" tab. That's where your headlines could show up if you choose to make that happen. Same thing goes for the Running Blog Recents and Race Calendar widgets. Your headlines could go in them too.
As mentioned above, the widgets are portable. Meaning they work on other blogs and web sites. The Power Widget even works on Google's home page. So, if your headlines are on those widgets, they have the potential to be seen by thousands of people!
So now you're wondering, "How do I get in on this"? Here's how:
- Get yourself a FeedBurner feed. They are free, easy to set up, and there's no obligation to continue if you decide later not to keep it. Also, it will not, in any way, hurt your existing feed.
- Tell us here that your feed is ready to go and that you'd like to join the party!
- We'll send you an invitation.
- You accept the invitation.
- From that moment forward (or until you decide otherwise), your posts will appear on the "Recents" page and in our widgets.
Have we mentioned this is free? Have we mentioned it's easy? Have we mentioned there's no commitment? And have we mentioned we're trying to help people find your blog?
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"Over 40% of shoppers look for offers on their mobile device, while they're in the store. And in 2016, 85% of top 100 US Retail Locations will be equipped with Beacons." – Retail Insights
One advantage of the mobile channel is its ability to address user needs based on their context.
Companies have installed beacons in many different settings such as retail stores, stadiums and even on London buses to send out targeted push notifications alerting customers to relevant discounts, breaking news, flight delays, product recommendations and even possible love interests in their location.
Usage of beacon enabled apps (when companies even offer one), has been tepid but could accelerate with Google's recent release of Eddystone (which has several advantages over traditional iBeacons) such as allowing beacons to work with both iOS and Android devices and do not require mobile apps as they can direct the user to the physical web like a URL.
Hence, imagine a visitor to a physical musuem who can discover more information about an artwork on the musuem's website with a simple click – no QR code scanning or even mobile app needed!
Eddystone enabled beacons will bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds putting users in control of what they want to see based on their location whether it shows up as a Google Now card notification that all drinks are 50% off for the next hour when they pass the concession booth or discover the ability to order a taxi from a physical billboard (without even having the taxi app installed). The use cases of the technology is expected to be diverse.
Eddystone is different in that it allows a user to discover and communicate with the physical world (services, ads, etc.), as long as s/he has Bluetooth enabled on his/her smartphone and is in the presence of any beacon that supports Eddystone (which most beacon manufacturers do).
Check out our recent blog post to learn more about other developing Android technologies that will impact our lives.
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Recycling Guide
Electronic Waste
Eastern Regional Landfill accepts electronic waste year-round for free recycling. Recycling electronics at the Eastern Regional Landfill is safe and easy. All electronics are sent to a recycling facility in Sacramento where they are disassembled for their component parts and returned to the marketplace as feedstock for new products. Computer hard drives are shredded before they are separated by metal type.


text: Chinese authorities said on Tuesday they have detained 1,530 people in a crackdown on the use of fake telecommunication base stations to send spam text messages to mobile telephones, a persistent problem in the world's largest cellphone market. The Ministry of Public Security said that the campaign, which began in February, had resulted in the seizure of more than 2,600 fake base stations and identification of 3,540 suspected criminal acts. Fake base stations are used by criminals to send spam messages to nearby mobile users using fake telephone numbers or disguised as messages from official sources, like government offices, the ministry said. One of the criminal groups discovered, in the northeastern province of Liaoning, is suspected of sending more than 200 million spam messages.


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2 tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. kohlrabi bulbs, peeled and chopped
2 1/2 C vegetable stock
2 1/2 C milk
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper
Kohlrabi leaves chiffonade (optional) for garnish
Melt butter in a large pan with a lid. Add onions and cook gently until soft, about 10 minutes. Add kohlrabi and cook 2 minutes. Add vegetable stock, milk and bay leaf to pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 25 minutes or until kohlrabi is tender. Let cool a few minutes and remove bay leaf.
Using an immersion blender, conventional blender or food processor, puree soup until smooth. You may want to strain the soup through a fine sieve if the kohlrabi is especially fibrous. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in heated bowls garnish with chiffonade of kohlrabi leaves (see below), and with a hearty bread of your choice.
To chiffonade the kohlrabi leaves, blanch them briefly first, then strip them from their stem, roll into a tight log and slice very thinly crosswise.


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The FBI's iPhone unlocking tool has some serious limitations
Ever since the iPhone 5c used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook was hacked open by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, there's been a bit of hysteria. Concerns have run rampant that this tool could be used to hack into just about any iPhone, but it turns out those worries are mostly unjustified. Speaking at Ohio's Kenyon College, FBI director James Coomey pointed out that the tool purchased for unlocking the iPhone is quite limited in what it can do.
The FBI is talking about the tool, but not with Apple
This doesn't work on a 6s, doesn't work in a 5s, and so we have a tool that works on a narrow slice of phones.- FBI Director James Coomey
During a question and answer session at Kenyon College, Coomey pointed out that the tool purchased for this case, and others, only works on a "narrow slice of phones." Specifically, the hack will only succeed in unlocking an iPhone 5c running iOS 9. That's a pretty limited number of devices.
To put it in perspective, research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners said that there were a total of 110 million iPhones being used in the U.S. at the end of December 2015. More than 80 million of those devices were iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s models, and the iPhone 5c only accounted for less than 10 million units at the end of December 2015.
With the recent release of the iPhone SE, those numbers are going to shrink even further. The iPhone 5c was never a hit to begin with, and now it's slowly but surely fading into obsolescence. If the FBI opts not to tell Apple how it unlocked the device, that might not be such a terrible thing, after all.


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I'm a little biased. I happen to be a big fan of Rand Paul. I believe that he and Ted Cruz represent the best opportunity for a strict philosophical conservative to lead our nation. While some of Paul's positions fall outside the mainstream of the GOP (and even the mainstream of CPAC conservatives), he (and Cruz) are generally consistent with most conservative, freedom defending positions. But there is more. See, even John Boehner and Mitch McConnell usually talk a good game when it comes to conservatism. Many RINO's speak as though they are STRONG conservatives, but when it comes time for action, when the rubber meets the road… most GOP politicians wander to the left in an effort to make their masters in DC happy. Rand Paul, Ted Cruz and a handful of others don't do that. They stand up for conservative principles even when… no, ESPECIALLY when it hurts.
Other Republicans like John McCain, Lindsey Graham and Peter King call them things like "whacko birds" and attack them for actually defending the things they say they stand for. If the Republican establishment wonders why we conservatives so passionately support men like this, it's because, unlike the establishment candidates, we trust these guys not do be bought off.
So when Rand Paul saunters onto the CPAC stage to uproarious applause and cheering, it doesn't surprise me. The Senator from Kentucky took the stage on Friday morning and electrified the crowd by calling on those who love Liberty and Freedom to stand and fight against our government's tyranny.
He chided the Supreme Court for their decision to uphold Obamacare. He quoted the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and reminded liberals that our rights come from God and not the government.
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He attacked the President's decision to allow the illegal invasion of privacy upon American citizens by collecting and keeping the phone records of innocent Americans without so much as getting a proper warrant.
He railed against our nation's debt, which the liberals in Washington have been adding to at record amounts. He attacked the complaints of many in Congress about not getting enough money for their pet projects, then cited as an example the millions of dollars spent on origami condoms and said, "Don't tell me there's no place to cut!"
He said that we must protect ourselves from dangers from the outside, but we must always remember who we are.
"I believe that Hillary Clinton's abdication of responsibility, her refusal to provide an adequate defense for Benghazi, her dereliction of duty should forever preclude her from higher office! It's time for Hillary Clinton to PERMANENTLY retire."
Senator Paul then continued to cast his foreign policy vision to the crowd — a vision which includes the end of "nation building." Near the end of his speech, Senator Paul had worked the crowd into such a fervor that the crowd began loudly chanting "President Paul, President Paul!"
After his speech he took the time to answer a few questions:
How do Republicans win over libertarians and independents?
We need to defend the entire Bill of Rights. Defend the 2nd Amendment, but we must also defend the 4th and the 1st, the 5th and the 6th. Defend it all.
If you could have just one Constitutional Amendment, what would it be?
What is your biggest criticism of Congress, right now?
It's dysfunctional. Even when we agree, we can't get things done. The debt continues to grow because Congress can't do its job.
How do you respond to some Republicans who say, 'you aren't tough enough on your foreign policy?'
It's a valid question – I think national defense is the government's most important job. However, on foreign policy, there are many different views within the Republican Party… I think we should simply obey the Constitution. The only times we should go to war should be when Congress debates it and then declares it.
Rand Paul will continue to be a divisive figure among Republicans because of his libertarian leanings (particularly on foreign policy), but he is beloved among the grassroots base… and that is something the GOP needs to remember. In my opinion he is our Party's best opportunity to win young people and independents to our side. And that will be very important come 2016…
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The day I arrived at URJ Crane Lake Camp at the end of July was the day that the faculty had began to discuss how we were going to talk to campers about the current tumultuous situation in Israel. In the weeks leading up to my arrival, Hamas had kidnapped three Israeli and murdered them; a group of fringe Israeli extremists brutally murdered an Arab boy as a reprisal; Israel and Hamas-governed Gaza traded rocket fire; Hamas attempted to attack Israel through an extensive network of terror tunnels; Israel sent ground troops into Gaza; and the death toll on both sides was climbing rapidly. Crane Lake Campers-- isolated from news, social media, and television—were in the dark. At the same time, Israeli counselors frequently checked the news and social media to learn about new developments, and to check the names of those injured and killed for their friends, family, and military comrades. The tension and stress among the faculty and many of the staff was palpable, but campers weren't sure why.
The faculty spent hours upon hours working with the Israeli Mishlachat (emissaries) discussing and sometimes arguing over how we were going to share and explain the current crisis in Israel. Israel conversations can become heated. Our emotions and our own political leanings can cloud our pedagogy. And the more people in the room, the more complicated a sensitive discussion can become. Our team was drawn between teaching for advocacy and creating a space for open and safe conversations about Israel. What united us, and what eventually emerged as the driving force of our programming was ahavat Yisrael, a love for Israel.
For our older campers, we assembled a timeline of news clips from different media sources that reported on events beginning with the kidnappings, and going through the ground incursion into Gaza. We created a safe space for campers to ask questions and voice their opinions and concerns. Our Israeli Mishlachat (emissaries) shared their stories, often with a great deal of passion and emotion. Our rabbis, cantors, and educators, led the campers in prayers of peace. Most importantly, we worked to infuse our community with a love for Israel-- its culture, its people, its history, its land, and its government.
As we expected, our campers responded with a range of questions and attitudes. We heard questions like: "What is Hamas's goal?," "What is the difference between Hamas and Palestinians?," "Where is Gaza?," "Why doesn't Israel just destroy Gaza?," and "What can we do to be supportive and help?" Opinions ranged from "I don't agree with Israel's response," to "Israel needs to defend herself, and invading Gaza seems like the only way." People listened to each other and they listened to the faculty. Most importantly though, when our Israeli Mishlachat shared how afraid and stressed they felt, our campers were quick to empathetically listen, and follow up with supportive hugs.


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That sucks! Hope it heals quickly. How'd it happen?
it's really just temporary. I felt what appeared to be a sprain yesterday, so I wrapped myself up for today. planned to be off my feet, but that's literally impossible in my line of work. still ended up carrying heavy loads as per usual.
but, it was manageable, surprisingly. probably gonna alternate between hours and see how it feels.
what really happened was that I was going upstairs, and very nearly at the last step when I felt a sharp sting. the funny bit was that didn't happen until after I lifted my foot up, so it was one of those bizarre things. it's happened before though. maybe a little rough going through the space-time continuum.
Dang dude, try and stay off of it as much as possible, rotten way to spend the holidays
We have any handymen here? I'm in the market for a mitre saw, and there are several to choose from between $250 and $400. I know I want a 10" double-bevel sliding saw, but not sure what else to look for...heavy or lightweight base? Do I need a laser guide?4 Replies
I have found most laser guides to be a gimmick. In the Army Corps of Engineers we used Dewalt. I have found them to be very well made, and rugged and able to cut through anything with the right blade. they also cut straight very consistantly. I know after sales tax you might break the $400 budget, but dollar for dollar I don't think you can go wrong with this one.
Thanks. I looked at that one already, it's about $700 in Canada, unless you can find it on sale. Our $.72 dollar isn't doing me any favours....
I'm a DeWalt fan as well. They have a 8" blade version I believe if your going to be carrying it around alot and don't need the additional depth. They have a cheaper version which I'm sure would suit your needs Al.
Tough break on the exchange rate, but unless you need to cut through some 6x6 or something an 8" should work for pretty much all home construction.
Tuesday - Been busy doing stuffs, so that's why I haven't been here. Was impressed with the successful recovery of the first stage of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle which orbited 11 Orbcomm satellites. Pretty damned cool, I think! Also delivered Xmas present to best friend and auditioned an integrated amp which I haven't a prayer of affording ... but so what? [grin!]1 Reply
Party Hearty but do be careful...... ( is that even possible ? )
Wednesday - Calm before the Xmas storm today, I think. Little guy comes over today and all my wife's kids and grandkids come over tomorrow for Xmas dinner – madness! Ah, well.1 Reply
Brought in a 4L wine in a box to the office. Should be enough for everyone who will be in today.6 Replies


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Güstrow was first mentioned in 1228. It is said to be founded by a grandson of Henry the Lion. Güstrow became a summer residence of the dukes of Mecklenburg in the 14th century. After the division of Mecklenburg (1621) it became the capital of the small duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. (Albrecht von Wallenstein, the imperial general in the Thirty Years' War, was a duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow.)
In 1695 the last duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow died, and the duchy ceased to exist. Güstrow became a part of the duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Cathedral of SS. Mary, John the Evangelist and Cecilia (1226-1335, with later additions). Among the most notable features in the interior are the Late Gothic high altar (see below), with panel paintings of scenes from Christ's Passion (c. 1500), the "Güstrower Domapostel" of the Lübeck master C. Berg (c. 1530), a crucifix of around 1370, the epitaph of Duke Ulrich III and his wife and the genealogy of the house of Mecklenburg (by P. Brandin, 1585-99).
In the north hall is a bronze sculpture by Barlach, "The Floating Man" (originally 1926-27; melted down 1944; re-cast 1952).
The Schloss (German for Castle), built in 1589 in Renaissance style, as a residence for the dukes of Mecklenburg. Between 1963 and 1981 major restoration work was carried out, and a Renaissance garden was added, modelled after descriptions appearing in old engravings.
Was used to mount horses in Medieval times.
What's left of the old gate.
Renaissance style garden.
Here's the restaurant where we enjoyed some fine German treats.
A little pond at the back of the restaurant with some fish...
The Rostock quarter of Warnemunde is located 12 km north of the city centre lies directly on the coast of the Baltic Sea.
Founded in about 1200, Warnemünde for centuries has been a mere fishing village with minor importance for the economic and cultural development of the region. In 1323 Warnemünde lost its autonomous status as it was purchased by the city of Rostock in order to safeguard the city?s access to the Baltic Sea. It was not until the 19th century that Warnemünde began to develop into an important sea resort. Today Warnemünde has approximately 8,400 inhabitants.


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Among a field of stars will be some young hopefuls aiming to make a name for themselves.
It will be hard to steal the headlines at this year's US Open.
Not only are the usual candidates in contention, but the Chambers Bay course has been thrust into the spotlight.
There will be, though, a host of young players aiming to make the most of their shot at the US Open.
We take a look at four of the young players whose name you need to keep an eye out for over the next week.
Cole Hammer
The first thing to note about Cole Hammer is that he is 15 years old. He won't be setting any records in the age department, though, as Andy Zhang was 14 when he played the tournament in 2012.
Hammer was one of three amateurs to qualify at Dallas on Monday, shooting 64 and 68. He even birdied four of his last five holes.
That he will also play for the University of Texas is yet another star that seems to be aligning for him. Jordan Spieth played for the same university and it's fair to say he's making a decent fist of a professional career.
Sam Horsfield
He received the backing of Ian Poulter after playing his more established countryman over nine holes when he was 14.
Now 18, Horsfield will play in his first US Open after beating Cristobal del Solar in Florida. It will be a sweet feeling after coming so close in the last couple of years.
Having achieved the biggest milestone in his short career, he will now miss the Amateur Championship in Scotland. You'll agree he has a pretty good reason for doing so.
Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau will arrive at Chambers Bay on the back of winning the NCAA individual golf title, the top competition for American college golfers.
It is also worth noting the quality of the field that DeChambeau came through to qualify for next week's tournament. In it were PGA Tour regulars Daniel Summerhays, George McNeill, Camilo Villegas and Robert Streb.
He shot 66-67 in his 36 holes to earn a place at the year's second major.
Beau Hossler
He may be an amateur, but this is not Beau Hossler's first appearance at the US Open.
In fact it's his third. A missed cut in 2011 was followed by a staggering performance in 2012 at the Olympic Club, when he finished T29 having shot 70-73-70-76. Even Rory McIlroy didn't make the cut that year.
Hossler clearly has the ability to complete in a strong field. Given the nature of Chambers Bay, it might even prove to be more of a leveller.


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An exceptional 5-star hotel on the coast of the Greek Island of Kos, the luxurious beachfront destination of Michelangelo Resort & Spa offers superb views of the surrounding Aegean Sea. With 254 rooms and suites all overlooking the gorgeous Greek island coastline, this hotel is perfect for both individual retreats and romantic getaways. Michelangelo Resort promises exceptional charm, architecture and style to all its guests, making it the perfect destination for all!
Covering a massive 45 acres of land, the Michelangelo Resort is surrounded by modern gardens and beaches, securing itself as the perfect spot for a peaceful seaside holiday. Michelangelo Resort & Spa effortlessly combines this elegant atmosphere with the finest of cuisines - promising a 5 star dining experience. Choose from a varied international buffet or Greek a la carte menu, amongst others, accompanied with local Greek wines or delicious cocktails. Finish the day with a pampering treatment at the hotel's Therme Spa - Michelangelo presents a relaxing retreat for all the senses.
Feeling energised? The resort's location nine kilometres from Kos' vibrant centre might come in handy, where you're free to explore the city's local culture and dynamic nightlife. Why not take a bus ride 3.3km to the amazing Therma Beach and its invigorating hot springs? You won't be disappointed!
The hotel has 2 restaurants. Evening drinks can be enjoyed at the lobby bar. All-Inclusive: All-Inclusive includes imported spirits (Service Hours: 10:00 - 01:00), local spirits (Service Hours: 10:00 - 01:00), beer (Service Hours: 10:00 - 01:00), midnight snacks (Service Hours: 23:00 - 01:00), softdrinks (Service Hours: 10:00 - 01:00), coffee and tea (Service Hours: 10:00 - 23:00), wine (Service Hours: 10:00 - 01:00) and snacks (Service Hours: 11:15 - 17:30). Halfboard: Halfboard includes breakfast and dinner.
The Michelangelo Resort & Spa offers a number of rooms and suites for guests' preference and delight, including 92 stylish comfort rooms, 65 superior rooms, 74 premium rooms and 23 junior suites. All rooms include the following features: individual air conditioning; LCD TV, with satellite reception TV channels; in-room safe box; Wi-Fi internet access; coffee & tea making facilities; a first-rate bed mattress and excellent quality pillows; luxurious cotton linen; large cotton towels; cotton beach towels; bathrobes; slippers; a cozy bathroom with bathtub & hairdryer; finest bathroom amenities; mini-fridge, and a furnished balcony.
Michelangelo's principal restaurant, David's Hall, is situated in the main building next to the lobby. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, it offers rich buffets with international cuisine enriched with Greek and Mediterranean dishes.
Ambience: Elegant
Dress code: Smart casual, not accepting beach wear during dinner
The open-air Mediterraneo restaurant - situated at the infinity pool level - overlooks the beautiful blue water of the Aegean Sea, giving each and every guest a wonderful view with which to accompany their meal. There is both an indoor seating area and an open-air terrace for calm breakfasts, delicious lunches and romantic dinners. In the morning, guests may devour a buffet style American breakfast. while Mediterraneo's lunch and dinner menus propose Greek and Mediterranean cuisine enriched with international classic recipes. Feeling peckish? The Mediterranean Bar sits in the middle of the hotel's infinity pool, with in-water stools, serving drinks and delightful snacks throughout the day.
Ambience: relaxed & blissful.
Dress Code: Casual during the day, and casual chic in the evenings.
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Early Morning Tea, served in David's Hall Restaurant. Daily, 06.00-07.30.
Breakfast: American Breakfast, served in both the Mediterraneo and David's Hall restaurants. Daily, 07.30-11.00.
Lunch & dinner: Greek & Meditteranean cuisine, served in both restaurants. Daily, Mediterraneo 12.30-23.30, David's Hall lunch 12:30-14:00/dinner 18.30-21.30
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2018 Ford F-150 Will Make More Power, Get Better Gas Mileage
Ford announces higher engine outputs for many of the 2018 F-150's engines.
Ford made an exciting announcement on Thursday, highlighting the five (yes, five) different engine outputs for the 2018 Ford F-150. Although the current 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with the 10-speed automatic transmission won't change, just about everything else does.
First off, the F-150's 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 is getting paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission, a move just about everyone saw coming. However, the peppy little V6 also gets a kick in torque to 400 lb-ft, up from the original 375 lb-ft. This comes in part thanks to combined direct and port injection, a trend you will see throughout the engine line-up.
The tried and true 5.0-liter V8 also gets direct and port injection, bumping the power up 10 horsepower; the V8 will now make 395 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. In order to help cut down on gas consumption—currently 17 city, 21 highway—the V8 will be paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission. This will most likely result in a roughly 2 mpg combined improvement, as we saw with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 when it first was paired with the 10-speed.
Surprisingly, Ford did not kill the naturally-aspirated V6, which accounts for only 3 percent of sales, according to David Schaefer, the sales operations manager of the New York region for Ford. Instead, the carmaker went from a 3.5-liter V6 to a 3.3-liter V6, while also bumping up the power to 290 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque. This engine will also use direct and port injection.
Finally, the heavily-anticipated 3.0-liter diesel V6 will join the pack in the spring of 2018. Unfortunately, we do not have any specifications on this engine yet, but it will probably be competitive with the 3.0-liter diesel making 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque found in the Ram 1500.
The three upgraded gas engines will appear in the 2018 Ford F-150 when it hits dealer lots this fall.
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Blog Voices from the Frontlines
Pediatric Medical Cannabis Access in Schools - Americans for Safe Access
A national perspective on safe access for students
At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug.
One of the major factors that has spurred the development of state medical cannabis programs has been first-hand experiences with patients whose lives have changed dramatically thanks to cannabis. Many of which have been pediatric patients. Facing things like cancer or seizures, these children have experienced vast improvements in their quality of life thanks to medical cannabis. While state medical cannabis programs recognize the importance of access for children, many states still do not include provisions for minors to access their medication at the place they spend the most time outside the home; their school.
Heather Despres
ASA/PFC Submit Comments to USDA for the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Program - Americans for Safe Access
The United States Department of Agriculture closed its comment period after requesting information on the establishment of a domestic hemp program. ASA/PFC submitted comments for the 12 questions being asked, which included additional requirements for measurement uncertainty and requiring the use of sound scientific methodology when quantitatively determining THC content.
This is the second set of comments submitted to USDA by ASA/PFC and we look forward to results of this comment period in order to continue to improve the PFC program so that certification clients know they are getting the most up to date assessment.
Review the comments we submitted to the USDA.
Andrew Coon
Top 5 Key Takeaways from the 2020 State of the States Report - Americans for Safe Access
Every year, Americans for Safe Access spends months comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States with the purpose of analyzing what each program is doing well, where it is failing, and how the state program can improve to best serve the needs of patients. In 2020, this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories. The nearly 200-page report provides a detailed analysis of the state of medical cannabis programs around the country. Access to medical cannabis has come a long way since California passed Proposition 215 in 1996. However, this report shows us that while medical cannabis programs grow throughout the country, states are still failing to provide programs that fulfill the needs of all patients.
Debbie Churgai
Talking to Your Doctor About Cannabis - CCN Interview - Americans for Safe Access
An interview with Debbie Churgai by Abby Stoddard, PharmD, MBA on behalf of The Client Centered Network.
Oregon is one of the few but growing number of states that have both a medical cannabis program and an adult use (recreational) program, and users of cannabis medicine can be found in either group. Enrolling in Oregon's medical marijuana program (OMMP) requires an application, physician and patient documentation, and a fee, but does have benefits. Patients in the OMMP program do not have to pay sales tax, are eligible to receive free product, and many dispensaries give OMMP members preference on things like delivery, parking, and in-store service. If you are considering applying to the OMMP program please check out our resource page, especially our cost calculator, to see if it might be a good fit for your situation.
Whether you enroll in the OMMP or not, I always encourage those using cannabis medicine to keep their health care providers in the loop - whether that's your naturopath, your therapist, your chiropractor or your primary care physician. Just like prescription medication, diet and exercise, cannabis can impact other therapies and treatments you may be using, so it's important to make sure whoever you're working with has the full picture and can monitor your progress or make adjustments if needed.
Of course having the conversation about cannabis can be complicated, intimidating and nerve racking. Medical cannabis has been legal in Oregon since 1998, but there can still be stigma, misinformation, and entrenched opinions on its use in the mainstream medical community. That is slowly but surely changing for the better, but in the mean time I wanted to speak to someone who knows the ins and outs of this dilemma and who can offer even more resources to empower users of cannabis medicine. I sat down (virtually of course) with Debbie Churgai, Executive Director of Americans for Safe Access to get some tips and talking points to help patients start this conversation. A big thank you to Debbie for her time and to ASA for all that they do. Read on for more on the free resources ASA provides to empower you to direct your cannabis care with your provider team.
William Dolphin
What's in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp - Americans for Safe Access
Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin
As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. comes with the territory. As a forbidden intoxicant, it attracts more slang and code names than most—from "muggles" and "weed" in the 1920's, "reefer" and "pot" in the 30's, and "grass" in the 40's to today's "dank" and "chronic." Putting aside colloquialisms, the three terms commonly used in the U.S. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp. For at least the last half-century, marijuana has been the most prevalent term, but cannabis is gaining currency. Patients often use both marijuana and cannabis to refer to the plant, with many calling it marijuana, the name used in many state laws and regulations, as well as federal law, but that is changing rapidly. That change is reflected in the Google search results produced for the terms. In January 2018, "medical marijuana" appeared roughly 1,750,000 times to a mere 567,000 hits for "medical cannabis." As of June 2020, "medical marijuana" appears roughly 143,000,000 times and "medical cannabis" 174,000,000 times. That's a remarkable increase in both the use of the term, as well as the amount of online material about medical use.
Andrew Coon
ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA's proposed rules - Americans for Safe Access
On March 23, the Drug Enforcement Administraction (DEA) published a proposed rulemaking—"Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States"—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program. In the comments, we suggest to federal legislators and the DEA that a new agency be established that has no history in prosecution of the activities of which the DEA seeks to become the sole enforcer. This new agency, the Office of Medical Cannabis Control (OMCC), would be tasked with overseeing not only the requirements of the research program, but would also enable cultivators that are already licensed in medical cannabis states to provide high quality medical cannabis to researchers, thereby increasing the diversity of products that can be used in research studies and clinical trials.
Heather Despres
The Cost of Non-Compliance - Americans for Safe Access
While most cannabis and hemp businesses understand that they must follow a set of guidelines and implement certain quality control factors into their daily operations, many do not understand the depth of compliance and documentation needed to meet all state and federal requirements. Countless operators complain about the cost of compliance, without factoring in the costs of non-compliance. As enforcement activities increase across states and as the federal government establishes guidelines for hemp and CBD production, it is more important than ever that businesses take the necessary steps to reach and maintain compliance.
Andrew Coon
5 Ways to Thank Essential Workers - Americans for Safe Access
While many of us are stuck inside, safe in our homes, most essential workers are still making their commutes into work every day. Whether they're preparing the food we eat, saving lives in the ICU, delivering packages, or working in a dispensary to provide medicine to patients; these individuals are putting themselves at risk to ensure that the essential services we rely on remain open.
As a token of appreciation to all those that are putting their lives at risk to help service others, we have created a list of 5 ways you can thank the essential workers in your life.
Reenal Doshi
Update on Cannabis Rescheduling at the United Nations - Americans for Safe Access
In March 2020, the United Nations Committee on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was expected to vote on the WHO's recommendations on the scheduling of cannabis and cannabis products during their annual meeting in Vienna, Austria. However, the CND decided to delay the vote until its next meeting in December 2020. This marks the second time the vote was delayed.
The CND is responsible for implementing international drug control treaties as well as making decisions about scheduling new substances as well as changing the scheduling of drugs. The CND bases these decisions on recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO makes their recommendations on the scheduling of drugs based on the WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) critical review document.
Fatima Afia
Medical Cannabis Patient Scores Important Victory in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit against Amazon in New Jersey - Americans for Safe Access
Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in New Jersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. v. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al. The federal court ruling, issued earlier this month, will allow the lawsuit to proceed in state court, paving the way for a more employee-friendly resolution of the case.


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Rick Adelman, apparently not ready to retire or put his longtime NBA coaching career on hiatus, has agreed in principle to become the Timberwolves' new coach, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.
Adelman, 65, has yet to sign a contract, but the source confirmed that the 20-year coaching veteran will replace Kurt Rambis, who was fired in July after two disappointing seasons. The deal will pay Adelman $20 million over four years, and it is expected to be guaranteed during the NBA lockout.
Adelman, Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and team president of basketball operations David Kahn were unavailable for comment.
Wolves forward Kevin Love, who two years ago broke the news on Twitter that Kevin McHale would not return as the team's coach after the 2008-09 season, revealed on his Twitter page Monday afternoon that Adelman's hiring appeared to be imminent.
"He brings instant credibility to our team," Love said Monday night by phone from Los Angeles. "Now we have somebody who has been there and done that. I'm excited. It's a long time coming for us to get a coach with his background. You always see his teams winning, and that is first and foremost with me."
Adelman, who has coached in 16 NBA playoffs with four teams, was available after the Houston Rockets decided not to renew his four-year contract, which expired after the 2010-11 season. Adelman failed to lead the Rockets to the playoffs the past two seasons, and the Rockets hired McHale to replace him.
Adelman becomes the 11th coach in the Wolves' 22-year history and fifth since former coach Flip Saunders was fired in 2005.
The new coach arrives with an impressive track record. Adelman took Portland to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992 and has been to four Western Conference finals – three with Portland and one with Sacramento. Adelman's career record of 945-616 (.605) ranks eighth on the NBA's all-time victories list.
A month ago, Adelman told reporters at a golf outing near his Portland, Ore., home that he was planning to sit out the 2011-12 season to spend more time with his family. Taylor and Kahn were able to convince Adelman to change his mind, ending a search that started after Rambis was fired July 12 with a two-year record of 32-132.
Adelman will not formally be introduced as the Wolves' new coach until he signs a contract. He had a four-year deal with the Rockets worth $16 million.
He takes over a young team that finished last season with the NBA's worst record (17-65). Guard Luke Ridnour, who turns 32 in February, is the only player on the Wolves' roster older than 26. Adelman is prohibited from contacting Wolves players because of the NBA lockout, which has put the 2011-12 season in jeopardy.
"It will be interesting to see how we adapt and grow," Love said. "We're still a young and growing team. When it comes down to a two-minute game, I know we'll have a chance to win."
Adelman is already familiar with Love, who led the league in rebounding last season and made the all-star team. Love played with Adelman's son, Patrick, at Lake Oswego High School in suburban Portland. Adelman was a frequent visitor to Lake Oswego games and got to know Love's father, Stan, a former NBA player. Stan Love said Adelman is a "tremendous hire" for the Wolves.
"He'll be a tremendous asset for that team," Stan Love said. "He's exactly what the Wolves need to get things going."
Turning the Wolves around could be Adelman's toughest challenge. The team has not made the Western Conference playoffs since 2004 – the year Adelman's Sacramento Kings lost a seven-game series to the Wolves in the conference semifinals.
Adelman has had only three losing seasons in his career, two at Golden State (1994-96) and one at Portland in 1988-89. He was 14-21 in the final 35 games of that season after coach Mike Schuler was fired but led the Trail Blazers to the playoffs.
Adelman is expected to offer jobs to his former Rockets assistants: Jack Sikma, Elston Turner, T.R. Dunn and R.J. Adelman, Adelman's son.
Three of Rambis' assistants – Dave Wohl, Bill Laimbeer and Reggie Theus – have a year remaining on their contracts but are not expected to be retained. Another Wolves assistant, J.B. Bickerstaff, joined McHale with the Rockets. Darrick Martin's one-year deal expired after last season.


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Tool to check optimum area for priority content - browser viewport sizes is important
Xscope is an OS X app that overlays visible content sizes for the various browsers.
you can still get far more useful data by using analytics to track the viewport size of browsers visiting your site with events. This kind of visualisation could be tied into real data harvested from user data for a given.
you just have to use the page differently for fluid layouts: just resize your browser to your target percentage in each dimension, then check if the content is correctly rendered. Alternatively, resize your browser to the smallest it can be until something breaks or looks bad, then check the percentage of vistors to which the degradation applies. The browser itself resizes nicely if you give it the tools.
this tool gives misleading if not totally incorrect figures for liquid pages. Liquid pages are a valid and common design choice. Anything that's centered on a larger viewing window gives totally nuts results without resizing your viewing window. Or see www.foldtester.com It shows what's up at different opacities, and allows you to change the alignment of the page ("left" or "center" only).
If your webpage is centered or margin:auto - just adjust your browser window to the desired resolution indicator. 640x480 800x600 1024x768 are very common.
Web developer toolbar - firefox addon has the feature that allows you to set the size of your browser windows to for example 800x600 , 1024x768 ...or custom size. It's much more better because you really see the window size as it would see person who has the selected screen resolution. No problem with fluid layouts, etc.


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Review: Spider-man: Web of Shadows
Review: Spider-man: Web of Shadows
Web of Shadows doesn't completely suck - and that's saying a lot for a Spider-Man game.
I loved Spidey 2, but the dual-shooter option is a fair trade for the vastly improved combat, which were the biggest sore point in all of the Spidey games to date for me. This has come the closest ever to capturing the feel of fighting "as Spider-Man!", and there wasn't even a need to include Spider-Sense as a mechanic other than a (admittedly squishy) lock-on.
The aerial boss fights (Vulture!), web-strike, finally making it (relatively) easy to kick someone in the middle of a swing, they finally made it fun not just to swing but to fight and transition between the two.
The little trivia quiz in the Wolverine boss fight and opportunity to humor Black Cat also helped a lot (though I have to admit I prefer her Spidey 2 incarnation more).
No. Just No. Spiderman doesn't do well in games, we've already figured this out with E-V-E-R-Y other spiderman game.
The operative word being other. Web of Shadows and Spider-Man 2 actively work to disprove this, and in at least large part they succeed.
I disagree. Check out the DS version of Spiderman: WoS. It's actually decent and fun, and it actually might be the best version out of all of them even though (and perhaps because) it plays like a side-scroller beat-em-up.
Okay then, just a question: How? I'm not being hostile, I just am a little hesitant to believe considering the track record. While you explain Ill look at the website.
But is it on par with X-Men Arcade?
Ok, as I mentioned above, it's mainly the combat. Y'know how Spidey's always tended to fight with both feet off the ground in comics, using webs to great effect, but none of the games before WoS really managed to make that possible? That resulted in a great disconnect between swinging (great, mostly) and fighting (meh at best) almost as great as that between overland and battle screen in a Final Fantasy game.
The major twist in formula this time is "Web-Strike". It kind of acts like an "auto-attach" button for a nearby or locked target. Hitting a web-strike slows time for a second while Spidey flings a thread out to the enemy in question, automatically rocketing him to that enemy's side, allowing the initiation of combos and special throws and all that. The same enemy can be web-struck again, starting a new combo, or a new enemy can be hit. This really conveys the sense of getting spidey to bounce from foe to foe, hitting them or setting them up and all that fun stuff.
Web-striking also facilitates a lot of awesome aerial combat, as as long as there are enemies in reach, you don't necessarily need a building to latch onto. For that matter, most of that great Vulture boss battle takes place in the sky, with you grabbing onto his flunkies, bouncing off, and then pummeling the Vulture himself.
Changing suits also opens different combos. Switching to black in mid-throw.
In fact, web-strike is just a bit too effective at times, since it's a guaranteed hit, but some enemies (like Wolverine), can break a strike, countering you unless you break the strike and flip over at the right second. It's almost breathtaking once you get the hang of it, and all the little effect graphics are brilliant.
I'm talking this up perhaps a bit more than it really deserves, but it's definitely worth a rental if you're desperate for something to recapture the glory, or at least do justice to Spider-Man.
Alright, so it looks nice, but so did Ultimate Alliance, and that lost playability like halfway through. Listen, I'm a big Spiderman fan, I must have 6 or 7 first editions of certain issues in my possesion, so when I think of Spiderman, I have high expectations. This just seems like marvel wants to keep cashing on this Venom-Craze thing from the 3rd movie. (which I refuse to watch) I love being able to play as my favorites, but I love to be able to play the without saying, "I rather wish I hadn't spent the money on this." If they release a demo, Ill try it out. I can't promise Ill like it, but Ill let you know once Ive played it if I should start to change my mind about Comic-book games/Movie-games.
I've located a gameplay video of that Vulture fight on Youtube.
I exaggerated a bit on how much of the fight is in the air, but it's pretty sweet when you're doing it. And that particular fight didn't have all the possible combos and strike attacks unlocks.
Also, WoS's NYC has the Sentry's Watchtower! Power Man wears his yellow shirt, and Moon Knight is...around.
Okay, so that was cool. I wont keep my hopes up, because alot of games LOOK cool. You call me a pessimist, I call me a realist.
I never called you a pessimist, but being a realist is a good way to save 60 bucks...


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Update on Warzone Menu Changes and Clan Support RolloutBy Victor Zuylen on 9 mai 2014 17:38:03
Today we want to update you on the changes we're making to the Warzones menu, as well as our progress on phase two of the clan support rollout.
As you may have noticed, we reduced the number of official Warzones last week. The selection available from the main multiplayer menu now consists of 24-player Team Deathmatch, 24-player Warzone, a weekly rotating Warzone picked from the list of formerly official Warzones, and – if you're a new player – the New Recruits Warzone.
This week we're streamlining the main multiplayer menu to only display those three (or four) official Warzones. The remaining Warzones can still be found through the 'Browse Warzones' option, but for those of you trying to hop on a game quickly this change will make it much easier to find and join filled Warzones.
In clan support news, we're making good progress on the second phase of our rollout plans, which include clan matchmaking functionality and a clan ranking leaderboard. The bulk of our development efforts are currently focused on the Co-Op DLC Expansion Pack, since that will be released first – however, the new clan support functionality will be close behind it.
Stay tuned to Killzone.com for more information about the Co-Op DLC Expansion Pack and clan support phase two!
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[NEW YORK] Andrea Orcel is Europe's most famous investment banker, a suave, brash and fabulously wealthy deal maker who counts many of the Continent's chief executives as his longtime clients.
Last fall, he agreed to become one of those CEOs. He accepted a job running the day-to-day operations of Banco Santander, a sprawling European and US lender whose ruling Botín family is one of Mr Orcel's oldest patrons.
On Tuesday, that deal unraveled — doomed by an extraordinary public spat over who would pay Mr Orcel the more than US$50 million in deferred compensation he was owed by his previous employer, the Swiss bank UBS. It leaves Mr Orcel without a job and leaves his once-high-flying career in limbo.
Mr Orcel, who did not respond to requests for comment, was scheduled to become Santander's chief executive early this year, working hand in hand with the bank's executive chairwoman, Ana Patricia Botín. Mr Orcel had spent the past seven years at UBS, heading investment banking, but he resigned after Santander said it was hiring him.
Botín said in a statement on Tuesday that the bank had underestimated how much it would cost to hire him. She said Santander had to "balance the respect we have for all of our stakeholders — the millions of people, customers and shareholders we serve — with the very significant cost of hiring one individual, even one as talented as Andrea."
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At a time when executive compensation is under growing scrutiny all over the world, Santander's decision represents perhaps the highest-profile instance of a corporation rescinding a job offer because it was worried about the blowback from a rich payday.
If it had gone ahead, Santander would have had to seek shareholder approval for Mr Orcel's compensation package. Senior executives feared that its eight-figure size would set off an investor uproar, especially among the bank's large contingent of individual stockholders, according to a person familiar with executives' thinking.
When Santander announced it was hiring mr Orcel last September, analysts said the move could augur another round of acquisitions by the Spanish bank.
UBS, however, was not thrilled to lose a top executive. The Swiss bank enforced a provision in Mr Orcel's contract that required him to take a six-month break, known as gardening leave, before defecting to a rival business. The move angered Santander executives, who viewed the maneuver as a needless jab at a longtime client of UBS.
But money turned out to be the bigger problem. During his seven years at UBS, Mr Orcel racked up well over US$50 million in deferred compensation, which the bank promised to pay him in the coming years.
When Santander hired Mr Orcel, it agreed to pay him whatever amount UBS didn't. Santander executives and board members figured that UBS would pay most of the deferred compensation and that Santander's share would be relatively small, according to people familiar with Santander's deliberations.
UBS, however, balked. After months of negotiations, executives at the Swiss bank informed Santander last week that they would not pay anything.
"This is a matter between Andrea Orcel and Santander," said Dominik von Arx, a UBS spokesman. "UBS applied the compensation plan rules relevant in such cases and made them transparent to all parties before any decisions were made."
That left Santander and Mr Orcel with a choice. Either he could waive some of his deferred pay or Santander could make him whole.
Mr Orcel wouldn't give up the money. Santander wouldn't pay.
"What UBS did is quite predictable," said C Evan Stewart, a partner at the law firm Cohen & Gresser who specializes in financial services, "and it's surprising that Mr Orcel thought that they would just sit back and give him his deferred compensation."
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An occasion I have always tried to attend takes place in my former prairie hometown of Brandon-the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. My favourite events are indisputably the heavy horse hitches . It sends shivers down my spine to hear the loudspeaker announce the imminent arrival of the six horse hitch. The large crowd suddenly hushes and then the tinkle of harness bells precedes the thunder of hooves as teams of heavy horses pound into the arena, harnesses shimmering, manes and tails braided and beribboned, hooves polished and silver bells and harness trim flashing in the night lights. Team after team circle the arena crossing and reversing before lining up from end to end of the arena to stand for the judging.
Now these are the elite-the purebred Clydesdales, Percherons and Belgians. But under the spit and polish they are the followers of our mixed breed horses of decades ago-the Bonnies, Beauties, Princes and Stars. They are the heroes of the quarter section mixed farms, our friends and co-workers. They helped us harvest grain, cut and collect hay and log for firewood. They took us to town on Saturday and to church on Sunday. Sometimes they even took us to school. They pulled sleighs and cutters and covered vans in the winter and buggies and wagons in the summer. We couldn't have made it without them.
Gradually the draft horse along with the threshing machines, mowers and hayracks were replaced by swathers, balers and combines. Farms became larger and so did the horsepower required to operate them.
Now they have disappeared from the family farm, left only in their incarnation as show horses to acknowledge their importance in our history.
Sometimes even now a country drive will take me past an old abandoned farmyard with a dilapidated barn not quite dead from decay. If I close my eyes I can picture the stalls with the names painted above on wooden slabs, maybe Molly and Doll, hear the crunch of teeth on fresh hay and pat a bay flank raising that beautiful dusty, musty unmistakeable smell of horse.


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The Supreme Court should be renamed following the decision to overturn the prorogation of parliament earlier this year, a right-wing think-tank has suggested.
In its latest report, Policy Exchange said the government should make reversing the prorogation judgment and changing the court's name its' top priorities.
The report proposes a major reform to the system under a new bill they suggest should be called the "Constitutional Restoration Act".
The act would rename the Supreme Court the "Upper Court of Appeal" to indicate its role as an adjudicator in legal disputes, rather than acting as a US-style guardian of the constitution.
The report further claims judicial power has grown at the expense of parliamentary democracy and says ministers should be more involved in appointing judges.
It warned that Remain campaigner Gina Miller's victory over the government last December was a "watershed" moment which threatened to "rupture the political constitution".
Former Conservative leader Michael Howard QC, wrote the foreword for the study in which he claimed the current situation of the judicial system was "not a happy state of affairs".
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Earlier this week, Lord Howard claimed judges sometimes "distort" the law they are interpreting to "reach they result they want to achieve".
He claimed that judges have "increasingly substituted their own view of what is right for the view of parliament and of ministers".
In an interview on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he questioned whether it should be elected politicians or unelected judges who make the law.
"Partly because they were invited by parliament under the Human Rights Act to enter the political arena by considering, for example, whether the measures that parliament had taken to deal with a particular problem were proportionate to the objectives they wanted to achieve.
"So, those two things have led to a significant increase in the power of the judges at the expense of parliament and indeed government."
He added: "Sometimes in order to reach the result they want to achieve, they … distort the meaning of the Act of Parliament of which they are interpreting."
Lord Howard said the law states that proceedings in parliament should not be impeached in any court but that the outgoing Supreme Court president Baroness Hale said because prorogation was not a decision of parliament, it did not amount to a proceeding.


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Hear Wes Anderson's new movie Moonrise Kingdom
Wes Anderson's highly anticipated upcoming film, Moonrise Kingdom, had us in January when the trailer was first released. The film which is about two tweens who fall in love and devise a plan to run away together and stars Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis and Edward Norton, will open May 25 in New York and Los Angeles. But you can take a listen now--as the soundtrack was released today.
ABCKO the record company handling the release says of the soundtrack: "Grounded in the elegiac compositions of classical composer Benjamin Britten, whose majestic choral NOYES FLUDDE ignites the film's young lovers, Moonrise Kingdom features masterworks performed by Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic as well as popular gems performed by French chanteuse Françoise Hardy and the legendary country troubadour Hank Williams." The track "After the Storm" which can be heard over the film's credits was narrated by Jared Gilman who plays Sam in the movie.
Visit Abcko's site for more on the Wes Anderson Moonrise Kingdom soundtrack. Watch the trailer for the film below.


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Hamlet opens at the Bishop Arts Theater Center Friday. The show is the culmination of the center's four-month Teenagers and Theater apprenticeship program. The shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Call 214.948.0716 to reserve free tickets.
The Twelve Hills Nature Center has a bird walk Saturday at 9 a.m. Oak Cliff birder John Lunsford will lead the walk and talk about the birds that pass through North Texas this time of year. The walk is about an hour and a half, and children are welcome, but please leave pets at home. Bring binoculars and a field guide if possible. RSVP to Marcie Haley at 214.941.6069 or email@example.com.
The 10th annual Adamson High School all-class reunion is Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school. A barbecue lunch is at noon in the cafeteria, and a ceremony to induct outstanding graduates into the Adamson Hall of Honor is at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Make a reservation for the $15 lunch by contacting Minnie Busby at 214.363.1061 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The reunion program is free.
Author and former NFL player Anthony E. Prior will speak at Pan-African Connection bookstore Saturday at 3 p.m. Prior's self-published book from 2006, The Slave Side of Sunday, compares the NFL to the American slave trade. Hmmm. Check out this story about Prior's book from the Nation. His talk Saturday is titled "Who's going pro vs. who's going to prison".
We're getting our Beatrix Kiddo costume ready for Bike Friendly Oak Cliff's ninjas vs. pirates ride Sunday at 3 p.m. Those guys are so silly, and we love it. The ride starts at Main Street Garden Park downtown. On second thought, we might go as Roberto Clemente.


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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
a piece of heaven
New York is filled with all sorts of beautiful places—lakes, gorges, wineries, etc—but when we are there, we tend to hang out with family and not do much else. Which is fine with me because I'm not a touristy, go-go-go sort of person.
But my husband's sister suggested that we take the cousins to a park for a picnic lunch. The park was close and we could just sit and visit while the kids played, she said. It was no big deal.
"Sure," I said. "Sounds like fun," though I was probably thinking something along the lines of, Can't the kids just have a picnic lunch in the back yard out under the trees? I mean, how great is this park anyway?
Well. It turns out the park is really, really great.
It's only about ten minutes from my in-law's house. Ten minutes! In all my years of visiting upstate New York, not once have I been to this park! Heck, my husband had never been to that park!
Once we were there, it was only a five-minute walk up a rocky gorge to get to paradise.
A waterfall! A swimming hole! A creek! Smooth rock ledges! Blue sky! Moss! Ferns! I was dumbfounded. The kids were not. They shrieked and stripped down to their swimming suits and jumped in the icy water and shrieked some more.
We ate our sandwiches and potato chips and peaches. We visited. We wandered around with our cameras and took pictures. We dipped our piggies in the cold water. We sat quietly, just studying the tumbling water, the floating leaves, the gorge's walls, the rocky formations.
My husband told his niece some tall tale about a thief who snatched away little girls who wouldn't stop eating peaches.
She didn't buy it, not for one minute.
My daughter stole my sunglasses.
And then she put them on my husband.
Eventually the children got brave and started jumping off the rock ledges into the deeper water.
And soon after that they turned blue, and we packed up and headed back down the gorge.
"We are going to come here every single time we come to New York," I informed my husband. "This is the best place ever."
This same time, years previous: lately, our life, washing machine worship and other miscellany, apples, kill a groundhog and put it in a quiche, SOS!
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Nice, Jennifer! Wonder where you were. We lived in the Adirondacks for a time.ReplyDelete
What an amazing place. I'm so glad you found it:-).ReplyDelete
Looks fantastic! We love upstate NY too. The Ithaca area is one of our favorite vacations spots. You literally can't go anywhere without finding a waterfall, even in the middle of the city. It really is a little piece of heaven :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 7:54 AM
I am familiar with this place as I grew up in the area - just took our kids there the weekend before your visit.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous!!! What a blessing you know about it now! :)ReplyDelete
Gorgeous park! I wonder if you were anywhere close to me. Glad you had fun with family.ReplyDelete
Oh man, I love discovering amazing places like that. I wish I lived closer so I could visit it myself.ReplyDelete
I must go to this park. The End.ReplyDelete
So glad you liked it! We went back twice more and even dove in under the waterfall. It was great to see you guys. Thanks for making the trip up!ReplyDelete


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The choice of William Burnett Elementary School here in Milpitas as a site from which to herald the massive forward steps California must take in education, was an appropriate choice for a delegation headed by the state superintendent of instruction to reveal their "Education Technology Blueprint."
Milpitas Unified School District in a very short time has moved into the front ranks of the most advanced thinking on how to use these tools, most of which are produced right here in our own county. Although the Post reports intensively on local education achievements, most of the community and yes, probably even school board members, are discovering how far our schools have come in such a short time. Superintendent Cary Matsuoka has propelled these moves along with the need to be ready for the Common Core move to raise standards across the nation. Since taking over here, he has made strong moves, particularly in the realm of math, science and technology as well as English and social studies.
Not every one among teachers, parents and others focused on education is equally thrilled by these rapid moves but it is clear the state's education leaders are very pleased with Milpitas. The Common Core is hitting some rough spots in some of our neighboring districts, including Berryessa and Fremont. And in "red" states in more conservative parts of the United States, some are damning Common Core as an example of federal government intrusion into local education, even though the idea grew out of studies at conservative think-tanks and was championed by the national governors group.
In Milpitas, the district has already acquired 4,500 Chromebooks, and by next year will add an additional 4,500. This desk-top computer for every child is a $3.7 million investment in modernizing the tools for learning. It is paralleled by the redesign of multi-purpose rooms into glass partitioned spaces with roll-up doors to create collaborative learning labs. The goal is to reach and teach at each child's level. The computer gives the student for the first time instantaneous responses and in effect puts the world's educational resources at the ready for the individual's needs.
Hard as it may be for adults who learned their 3-Rs the old fashioned way to take all this in, it is a sweeping change. It will require a lot from the youngsters, their parents, teachers and administrators in the way of patience, support and understanding. And for the rest of the community, we can all take pride that our schools are willing and able to make this happen.