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CHAPTER FOUR: State of the media
2012 was a landmark year for the media depictions of Vancouver as a state of “unfriendliness.”
First Katherine Ashenburg’s piece Do Vancouver Men Suck was published in Vancouver Magazine on New Year’s Day, stirring the pot of disconnection in the dating scene. Jorge Amigo followed Ashenburg’s article a week later, with Do Vancouver Women Suck: A Reader’s Response. The Vancouver Magazine follow-up piece touched on topics of unfriendliness in the city and ultimately led to “Be My Amigo,” his bi-weekly networking event for strangers.
In the summer, the Vancouver Foundation produced results from its survey, while the Vancouver Sun amplified the survey’s findings with a five-part series Growing Apart. Tara Carman wrote about unfriendly joggers, the distrust of neighbours, communities that retreated from civic life, the disenchanted 25-to-34 demographic, and the belief that Vancouver is becoming resort town for the wealthy. The Vancouver Sun ran a 12-part series later that summer titled Who We Are, focusing on 12 Vancouverites of different ethnicities and demographics. They also re-ran on-line from the previous fall, Ethnic Mapping where Douglas Todd and Chad Skelton used 2011 Census Canada data to reveal the precise ethnic make-up of the city’s neighbourhoods. Together, they created interactive ethnic maps that provided comprehensive, street-by-street detail on where the Chinese, South Asians, Filipinos, Europeans and many other ethnic groups tended to cluster in Metro Vancouver.
In the fall, Simon Fraser University’s Public Square held a community summit that lasted five days and included 11 distinct events with the theme of connecting in the city. The local government also became involved, selecting 22 citizens to form the mayor’s Engaged City’s Task Force, which aimed to tackle the barriers to citizen engagement and connectivity. Along with other new initiatives from community leaders, teachers and ordinary citizens doing their part to make Vancouver a friendlier place to be, suddenly becoming connected in Vancouver was a topic of attention.
In all, four major magazine articles or news series appeared in 2012 depicting Vancouver as a disconnected community. This included the Vancouver Magazine dating-scene debate and three separate series that appeared in the Vancouver Sun. Throughout all of the documentation, persistent references to un-neighbourliness, ethnicity and comparisons to other cities surfaced. Some themes that curiously were not covered included the city’s physical environment, competition in the city, and the downsides of neighbourliness.
The impact the Vancouver Foundation’s report was rather significant because it was the first large-scale survey that produced tangible data on how Vancouverites truly felt about their community. The amount of media and community response to the survey’s results proved significant, especially considering the reporting had scant mentions of anything positive from the Foundation survey.
4.1 Vancouver and the Importance of Neighbourliness
The Katherine Ashenburg article, Do Vancouver Men Suck? was a colourful magazine feature story that pointed a finger at the largely unmotivated, un-masculine and passive men who populate Vancouver’s single scene. Originally written as more of a critique on Vancouver’s gender divide than the city in general, it provided some interesting insights on the rude behaviour or perceived un-neigbourliness of people in the city. As Ashenburg wrote:
When Kate moved to Vancouver she assumed she’d lost her appeal or become ‘too old’ to interest men. Also, that she had mysteriously landed in a place where strong men saw no reason to help a smallish woman with a heavy suitcase or balky door.
Jorge Amigo’s rebuttal piece in Vancouver magazine, while balancing out the gender, provided further commentary on this trend of rude, un-neighbourly behaviour.
The most common way to approach a woman in Yaletown is to direct your ice-breaker towards her pet Chihuahua, and then hope that she gets off her phone and actually says something other than “yahh, OMG, totally, wait… there’s a creeper trying to touch my dog, LOL” and disappears into a yoga studio.
Tara Carman’s “Growing Apart” was the first Vancouver Sun series to appear after the Vancouver Foundation report was released. Her first article “A Community of Strangers,” highlighted feelings of isolation and the theme of residents’ complaints of rude behaviour. She profiled a jogger who commented on how other joggers would routinely avoid displaying the same greeting protocol (a nod, smile, thumbs-up) that one typically finds in other cities. Newcomers to the city related how it would be weeks before anyone would offer to show them around or invite them for dinner, while apartment dwellers relate a distrust of their neighbours to the extent that they were afraid to allow their children to play unsupervised outside. Also featured was Bob Cowin, a Coquitlam resident, who felt there while there was a great sense of community in the 1980’s, he had lost a the connection with his neighbours over the years. “Houses started being sold, and a different, and increasingly multicultural, demographic moved in.” The increasing ethnic diversity, he felt, was a mixed blessing for his neighbourhood.
The theme of non-trust is evident in Carman’s second story in the series, “Friendships: A Tough Place to Make Connections.” She focused on the difficult social atmosphere that Vancouver creates for newcomers and the seemingly icy response from the locals. The reader is introduced to a 30-something single Torontonian who felt Vancouver was cold and its inhabitants superficial upon first arriving, followed by a newcomer from Calgary who said, “Being almost 30, I find most people my age already have their group of close friends. I’ve been homesick for more than one year, in large part because I haven’t made any good friends that make me feel like Vancouver could be home… People I know who have lived here and since moved back tell a similar story.” In Carman’s third article we were introduced to West End resident Iris Dias. She described herself as a private person and commented “It already feels like I’ve lost a piece of privacy living in an apartment, so to give up more of that and get to know my neighbours …really feels a little bit too invasive for me.”  Dias said she has no problem chatting casually with neighbours in an elevator, but feels no desire to learn their names or which unit they live in.
4.2 Vancouver and Ethnicity
Each of the Vancouver Sun series had its own distinctive concept and commentary but there was much blending of the themes through many of the Vancouver Sun articles. Social isolation was commonly linked to ethnic diversity throughout.
Tara Carman’s Part Four, Communities: A Retreat from Civic Life, was in direct response to the diversity questions of the foundation survey where residents felt Metro was being divided along ethnic lines. Cora Maming was a new arrival in Vancouver who came from the Philippines to join her children, yet she was living a lonely, isolating existence. Several months after her arrival, Maming registered for ESL classes at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. She was the only Filipina in her class, but when she started reading, it was clear she needed to be in a much higher-level English class. She eventually became an assistant teacher and assisted her Chinese, Iranian and Mexican classmates with their lessons. “That was the first time I had many, many friends in a different language,” she said. It was the beginning of her transformation from a frightened new immigrant living in an ethnic bubble to a woman at the center of her community.
In Douglas Todd’s “Ethnic Mapping” series Part One, “The Pulsing South Asian Heart of Surrey,” 33 year-old Archana Sharma from India explained the draw to the dense ethnic enclave, “I like the familiarity, being with someone of my own background. It’s a very cohesive community where people really stand together.” Todd pointed out that “Surrey’s crime rate may be dropping, but Sharma overlooked reports that Surrey was ranked ninth highest in Canada for murders in 2009.”  Todd chose to feature positive characters such as Sharma, acknowledged there have been conflicts among the different groups, but played down such troubles. “Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and Christians,” Sharma said, “tend to get along well.”
Another example from Todd’s “Ethnic Mapping” series is Part Four, “Europeans in Peaceful Tsawwassen,” where readers were introduced to Laurence Tom, a Canadian born businessman whose father was from China. Tom refers to himself as a “banana,” one who looks Asian on the outside, but is culturally white on the inside. He has revelled in the community feel of Tsawwassen for over 20 years and has no interest in moving to an ethnic enclave in Richmond or east Vancouver, nor does he speak the Mandarin dialect of most new Chinese immigrants. In addition, most of his relatives are in interracial relationships.
In Douglas Todd’s “Ethnic Mapping Part Two: Some Richmond Enclaves 80 per cent Chinese” and “Part Three: Filipinos Live Beside Skytrain Stations,” the study of ethnicities are the common theme but two strikingly different immigration pictures are painted of ethnic enclaves in Vancouver.
In the Filipino article, one learns that the reason for its odd title: Many Filipinos Choosing to Live Near SkyTrain Stations, is that many of the growing Filipino army of low-to-middle-wage temporary foreign workers require inexpensive travel in jobs as nannies, cleaners, seniors’ care aides, security officials, service clerks, short-order cooks and practical nurses. Todd also wrote about workers sending remittances to the Philippines, as many low-wage-earning Filipinos in Canada can achieve a higher standard of living than they would in their poverty-stricken homeland. This article also included descriptions of “the pocket of ragtag, somewhat dowdy commercial outlets on Fraser,” containing posters promoting local Filipino events as well as the story of a murdered Filipino student Mao Lanot at a neighbourhood secondary school in 2003.
Contrast that story to the Chinese in Richmond where Todd reports on mostly “well-off” immigrant residents among the highest rate of any major city in Canada, a buzzing neighbourhood, and an affluent suburb that is home to Vancouver International Airport and its scores of daily flights to and from Asia. Todd reported on Chinese immigrants expressed sense of comfort and security in this ethnic enclave.
4.3 Vancouver and Comparisons to Other Cities
In any critique of an issue that is particular to a certain city, it would be remiss not to inquire into how such an issue manifests in other regions. The phenomenon of social isolation in Vancouver was a persistent source of comparison throughout the array of media coverage. The authors and their subjects within the various reports consistently made reference to other Canadian and international cities that were friendlier, warmer and more welcoming than Vancouver.
In Katherine Ashenburg’s article on Vancouver’s dating scene, Vancouver itself was one of a handful of cities discussed, and in each case, mentioned in a much duller light. Ashenburg interviewed locals who commented how Vancouver “is lacking the genial bars and clubs of cities such as New York and Toronto,” while ex-residents returning from Vancouver to Halifax, said they could not be happier. “People are chattier in public places; (in Halifax) you can strike up a conversation in Canadian Tire while buying windshield wipers.” Amigo, in “Do Vancouver Women Suck, A Readers Response,” essentially mimicked Ashenburg’s kind words for other cities with his praise for a certain Montrealer, the only friendly person he referenced in this article that was otherwise rife with reported rudeness and snobbery from Vancouverites.
The comparisons made by the Vancouver magazine articles set the tone for future contrasts with other North American cities. In the Vancouver Sun’s “Growing Apart” series, Tara Carman writes about people moving from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Saskatoon, Kelowna, St. John’s and even San Diego who remained feeling lonely after an extended amount of time spent living in Vancouver.
This measuring-up to other cities, in the context of social isolation, continued in the local media. In November 2012, when the Vancouver Sun published “Vancouver least welcoming of Canadian cities: survey,” it was based on the results of an HSBC survey that polled 600 immigrants on their relocation experience, and made comparisons to other cites, to illuminate the results. Seventy-three per cent of survey respondents said they found Vancouver a “welcoming city” which would initially appear to be a positive statistic, but when compared to the other large Canadian cities, Vancouver paled in comparison. It placed last behind Montreal (89 per cent), Calgary and Edmonton (each at 84 per cent) and Toronto (79 per cent).
A 2010 Angus Reid poll showed Vancouverites the most addicted to social media of any Canadian city. Gillian Shaw wrote in the Vancouver Sun, “In Vancouver, social media rules, with 40 per cent of Vancouverites saying they can’t imagine life without it compared to 23 per cent who would say the same in Edmonton.”
4.4 Favorability of Putnam’s Theories
Throughout all this kind of media coverage — the neighborliness, the ethnicity, the comparisons with other cities – The Vancouver Sun’s reporting on “unfriendliness” in the city tended to reflect and rely on a world view of social isolation as expressed by Robert Putnam. This worldview perceives more connections, friendships and neighborliness only as a positive. The comparisons to other cities are stem from Putnam-like assumptions that people and cities should behave in particular ways.
In section 4.1 the importance of neighbourliness was a common theme revealed in the reporting of social isolation in Vancouver. The story of Carman’s featured characters are reflected in the accusations of “cliquey” or “snobby” remarks made about Vancouver by newcomers. Carman’s portrayals reflected the Putnam view that in-group and out-group attitudes of bonding social capital need not be reciprocally related, but in many cases still are.  Un-neighbourliness and perceptions of rude behaviour was a reported hallmark of the Vancouver isolation phenomenon and has all the echoes of Putnam’s massive US study, thus rendering this issue not so local and confining after all.
In section 4.2, the study of ethnicities in Vancouver is revealed as a complex one and the reporting reflects such. Much of what has been written appears to be layered with confusing statistics, conflicting reports, and a tendency to echo the social capital research undertaken by Putnam.
Tara Carman’s article “Growing Apart Part Four” featuring Cora Maming as an immigrant success story echoes the proud picture of a diverse Vancouver as painted by Douglass Todd’s “Ethnic Mapping” series. This is especially evident on reports of Surrey as a cohesive community and Tsawwassen as an inclusive community. Todd’s articles put a positive spin on diversity, as do all six articles in his “Ethnic Mapping” series. However, the “other-ing” of non-whites re-enforces an in-group, out-group divide that Putnam discussed. Even many of the studies that Putnam and his team conducted went by the basis of “whites” and “non-whites.”
The Putnam research on diversity can be somewhat confusing. In Bowling Alone, he was calling for more trust in one’s neighbours and being more civically engaged to increase one’s social capital. But his more recent diversity-lowers-neighbourhood-trust research is making theories on neighbourliness all the more opaque. This very opacity is reflected in the media coverage such as The Vancouver Sun’s various series.
In the long run immigration and diversity are likely to have important cultural, economic, fiscal, and developmental benefits. In the short run, however, immigration and ethnic diversity tend to reduce social solidarity and social capital.”
Unsurprisingly The Vancouver Sun is choosing to take a pro-diversity stance and report positively on diversity “success-stories” in Vancouver, even though the results from the foundation survey point to signs that there is a retreating community here. The inconsistencies in reporting are indicative of the mixed research on social capital. As Portes comments,
Putnam ambivalently lauds the positive long-term effects of immigration for these societies, while contending that it has a corrosive effect on social capital and hence societal cohesion.
That mixed and often contradictory view of ethnicity was evident throughout The Vancouver Sun’s reporting. Todd referred to University of Victoria scholar Zheng Wu’s thesis on how new immigrants to Canada feel “protected” in enclaves but added that “people in ethnic enclaves feel less sense of belonging to their new country. Wu’s position unites with that of Putnam, whose extensive U.S. studies found enclaves often contribute to distrust among residents.”
The content of the two articles paints a very different immigrant experience in Vancouver and make certain class distinctions towards either ethnic community. This was an important distinction to make as much of the previous academic research on diversity examined the whole issue as a question of “non-whites” vs. “whites”. The Vancouver Foundation, in its report asked the “hard questions” about which groups would be most and least welcomed. Europeans were the most welcomed at 18 per cent, followed by Asians at 15 per cent, followed by South Asians at five per cent, with Middle Easterners and Africans at one and two percent respectively. Not surprisingly, the absence of Douglas Todd’s reporting on Middle Easterners and Africans in the “Ethnic Mapping” series, reflect the low percentages of trust those groups received in the foundation survey. The result of their lack of presence in reporting was indicative of the Putnam theory that “as we have more contact with people who are unlike us, we overcome our initial hesitation and ignorance and come to trust them more.”
The contradictions in social capital research on diversity are consistent with the way The Vancouver Sun reported on ethnicity in both series. The reporting of the Vancouver Foundation research, in turn, is based on much of Putnam’s theories of the eroding of community over the past generation that was discussed in Bowling Alone. Most of the reporting mentions his theories. His name and thought on diversity research are raised in more than half of the stories in both the “Growing apart” and “Ethnic Mapping” series. The Vancouver Sun became comfortable using Putnam’s theories as the driver of the diversity issue but as mentioned in the last section, there are differing viewpoints on the social capital and diversity. Namely from Alejandro Portes, who posits that in the context of ethnicity social capital can be used as a source of family support and benefits through extra-familial networks but also as a source of social control. It is not merely about an unmitigated celebration of community.
Preoccupation with declining expressions of trust and with alleged effects of diversity serves to detract attention from real and far more urgent problems. While some academics and policy makers wring their hands about how to increase participation in local associations and make people express more trust in each other, solutions to basic problems such as how to fashion an immigration policy that effectively incorporates newcomers fall by the wayside. In the United States, the millions of dollars spent in investigating whether public trust is declining or whether immigration reduces it could have been more fruitfully invested in devising a labour management program that flexibly incorporates immigrants.
4.5 What Was Absent From Media Coverage
With ample commentary on rude behaviour, un-neighbourliness, ethnicity and lack of the social values of other cities, as contributing factors to Vancouver’s apparent ‘unfriendliness’, there was a consistency of a slightly concerned tone throughout most of the reporting; one that continually referred to the Vancouver Foundation survey’s results. Some of the themes that were not covered consisted of both public spaces and the physical environment and their impact on social interaction, competition in the city for jobs and housing, and the downsides of neighbourliness. As well, the reporting failed to mention positive aspects concerning the Vancouver Foundation survey results.
4.5.1 Public Spaces and the Physical Environment
As mentioned earlier, in Carmen’s first article, “A Community of Strangers,” she profiled a jogger on the seawall who said that other joggers do not have the same greeting protocol (a nod, smile, thumbs-up) that they have in other cities. This was the first character or voice of the dozens of “lonely” Vancouver citizens introduced after the foundation report was released. Along with a mention of a dog park in “Growing Apart Part Two, Friendships: A Tough Place to Make Connections,” there was very little mention of public space and its connection to isolation in the city.
As both Berelowitz and Czypyha noted in the second section, the missing center and outward nature focus has been a deterrent for socializing in the city. For Vancouverites, “the private pursuit of nature and leisure” trumps socializing with friends in the city, or making new friends for that matter. Urban socializing typically becomes a lower priority compared to trips to Whistler, hiking in the north shore mountains, or the heading to Vancouver Island for the weekend. With dozens of individual articles written throughout the various Vancouver Sun series, it’s surprising how minimal the media coverage was on Vancouver’s public space and physical environment. There was no mention of the periphery-based focus of leisure time for the average Vancouverite and more shocking, for such a Vancouver-focussed story, was the absence of Vancouver’s “star attractions” such as the seawall and spectacular natural environment.
4.5.2 Competition Conundrum
Newman and Jennings in Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems point out the potential for a breakdown in community and social relations in their chapter on economy and society. “Social disparities grow as the rural poor join the ranks of the urban poor. In cities where urbanization has created sprawl and car dependence, a sense of community has been eroded and social alienation has increased.”
Vancouver has a plethora of new condos in the city, indicative of a move toward greater density, but that has been met with resistance from some residents and the expensive realities of investor-owned units. A March 2013 report  revealed that Vancouver is leading the way in Canada’s large cities for non-resident and investor-owned units to the extent that one finds as many as 22,000 units sitting unoccupied in Metro Vancouver. The neighbourhood of Coal Harbour with its towering condos and relatively little street life or thriving businesses was Vancouver’s “emptiest” with 23 per cent of the units sitting vacant.
The inverse of Vancouver’s empty condo dilemma is the residential boom in the city, where high rates of population growth are outstripping employment growth and changing the social economics of the city. For every 100 new residents arriving in the city since 1971, only 70 new jobs have been created. This cannot be a sustainable trend over a long period of time.
Wyly’s study, Vancouver’s Suburban Involution, theorizes about cheaper land causing the employment base of the suburbs to expand, while downtown Vancouver’s condo culture has an urbanized replica of suburbia. This is emphasized with an “entrenched pattern of mediocre and repetitive architecture” and serial reproduction of “vertical gated communities.” The high price of these units and lack of high paying jobs is causing a divide and making the average homeowner poor while intensifying competition for employment. Wyly articulates his point. “The city has an emperor’s new clothes character, with its shortages of high-paying jobs, value-added functions, leading industries, and prominent corporate players- and a severe dependency on real estate, speculative capital, and personal-services jobs.”
In applying Newman’s and Jennings’ urban sprawl observations through the lens of Wyly’s suburban involution theory, it becomes easy to perceive why social alienation has remained a constant struggle in Vancouver. In addition, the layering of inconsistencies of high desirability, a scarce job market, high real estate prices, and the lack of permeability of established networks suddenly only serve to augment this struggle.
Throughout the various Vancouver Sun series, there is repeated mention of busy lives, commuting and affordability in Vancouver. But rarely, if at all in the series, were empty condos, the homogeneity of downtown housing and the competition for scarce opportunities taken into account as a reason for the apparent unfriendliness.
4.5.3 The Downsides of Neighbourliness
The overall tone of the Vancouver Foundation connections and engagement survey was one of concern. The Vancouver Sun’s reporting reflected the mood of the Vancouver Foundation report. There were snippets of positive elements, in “Growing Apart: Part One,” Carman mentioned, “Much of the news was good” in reference to overall neighbourhood and community relations. In Part Two, “more than half of residents reported having at least four close friends they see at least two to times a month” But the bulk of the reporting focussed on Vancouver residents experiencing negative responses and anxiety concerning lack of friendships, non-trustworthy neighbours and an eroding sense of community.
In Carman’s “Growing Apart: Part One,” the single paragraph about overall good news was overshadowed by five paragraphs where “some troubling trends emerged.” They were in reference to many of the Vancouver Foundation’s survey’s statistics (covered in section one) where Vancouverites feelings of loneliness and lack of neighbourliness was revealed. In Part Three, the on-line article had a video accompanying it with the title West End Hermit and the description: “West End resident Iris Dias talks about why she has no desire to know her neighbours.” Part Five introduces a 28-year-old native Vancouverite “who doesn’t know her neighbours and says that doesn’t particularly bother her.” Added into the mix was the reaction within the stories that tended towards hearing the opinions of more neighbourly types such as Dean Inglis. “It feels to me like people almost seem like they’re kind of scared to have a sense of community for some reason,” said Inglis. “It would be kind of nice if it had that… homey-type feeling.” Characters such as Dias were presented as oddities, while ones such as Inglis were presented as the norm. The Vancouver Sun’s coverage took on the position of neighbourliness as a good thing. It also heightened the alarm about non-neighbourliness as a bad thing to the point where it seems as if the readers should beware of the “hermits” in their building who, “God forbid,” don’t care to know them.
The emotions expressed about neighbourliness reported in the Vancouver Sun reflect a particular view. Robert Putnam’s view of social capital – entrenched in his pro-civic stance in Bowling Alone – and referenced many times throughout the Vancouver Sun’s reporting, was the formula that was predominantly followed. The coverage did not explain in any way the Alejandro Portes theories of negative social capital and social control.
To approach these processes as social facts to be studied in all of their complexity, rather than as examples of a value… Communitarian advocacy is a legitimate political stance; it is not good social science. As a label for the positive effects of sociability, social capital has, in my view, a place in theory and research provided that its different sources and effects are recognized and that their downsides are examined with equal attention.

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Teams: Atlanta Black Crackers (1938), Jacksonville Red Caps (1939), Pittsburgh Crawfords (1946), New York Black Yankees (1948-1949)
Born: March 5, 1918, Tampa, Florida
In 1938, the Cuban right-handed pitcher from Tampa was on the spring roster for the Atlanta Black Crackers but had some control problems and was dropped from the squad in early May. He played with the Jacksonville Red Caps the following season but did not appear in the Negro Leagues again until after World War II, when he played with the new Pittsburgh Crawfords, a lesser team in the U.S. League that used the Crawfords' name. He also played with the New York Black Yankees in 1948-1949, when black baseball was struggling to survive the loss of players to organized baseball.
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"It was thrilling to pitch in Yankee Stadium where all the great players played. I really felt good about it!"
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"After my last season in baseball, I went to work in construction. I worked in the industry for 30 years."
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Validation of liquid and gaseous calibration techniques for quantification of propofol in breath with sorbent tube Thermal Desorption System GC–MS
Plasma concentrations of intravenous drugs cannot currently be evaluated in real time to guide clinical dosing. However, a system for estimating plasma concentration of the anesthetic propofol from exhaled breath may soon be available. Developing reliable calibration and analytical validation techniques is thus necessary. We therefore compared the established sorbent tube liquid injection technique with a gas injection procedure using a reference gas generator. We then quantified propofol with Tenax sorbent tubes in combination with gas-chromatography coupled mass spectrometry in the breath of 15 patients (101 measurements). Over the clinically relevant concentration range from 10 to 50 ppbv, coefficient of determination was 0.995 for gas calibration; and over the range from 10 to 100 ng, coefficient of determination was 0.996 for liquid calibration. A regression comparing gas to liquid calibration had a coefficient of determination of 0.89; slope 1.05 ± 0.01 (standard deviation). The limit of detection was 0.74 ng and the lower limit of quantification was 1.12 ng for liquid; the limit of detection was 0.90 ppbv and the lower limit of quantification was 1.36 ppbv for gas. Loaded sorbent tubes were stable for at least 14 days without significant propofol loss as determined with either method. Measurements from liquid or gas samples were comparably suitable for evaluation of patient breath samples.

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Soldiers send flag to Ukraine squad before World Cup playoff against Wales
Flag from frontline will grasp in dressing room earlier than kick-off‘We don’t anticipate presents’ in Cardiff, says Oleksandr Karavayev
Ukraine’s head coach, Oleksandr Petrakov, has revealed his gamers will grasp a flag given to them by troopers preventing on the frontline in opposition to assaults from Russia of their dressing room earlier than their World Cup playoff ultimate on Sunday. Nonetheless the midfielder Oleksandr Karavayev stated his nation don’t anticipate a free go or “presents” in opposition to Wales in Cardiff.
Ukraine secured a spot within the playoff ultimate after a formidable efficiency in victory over Scotland in Glasgow on Wednesday. Hours later the group flew to Wales, the place they obtained a welcome message on arrival at Cardiff airport. The Soccer Affiliation of Wales has given 100 tickets to Ukrainian refugees for the sport.

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Ohio Elections Chief Says Public-Private Efforts Won't Be Affected By Budget
The newly passed Ohio budget contains a provision that prevents public-private partnerships with boards of elections. Election rights advocates fearthat could lead to the end of many effective voter education and registration efforts. But Ohio’s top elections leader says he’s not worried.
Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the language is not going to prevent voter registration or education efforts with barbershops and other businesses.
“I see no reason why those kinds of things can’t continue. And as I have talked to members of the legislature, it was not their intent to keep us from doing partnerships like that. What they wanted to target was this idea that large amounts of outside philanthropic money could be used for elections administration.”
In 2020, LaRose's office partnered with 50 Ohio breweriesto get voter information out ahead of the presidential vote.
LaRose says he thinks groups that urged Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the measure have read more into that provision.
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Los Angeles - Amanda Bynes will remain in hospital for another 30 days.Doctors treating the Easy A star, who was committed to a psychiatric treatment facility in Pasadena, California 17 days ago, secretly convinced a judge on Monday to extend her involuntary hold because the 28-year-old star is still "very ill" and unable to take care of herself.If the extension wasn't granted, the blonde beauty could have walked out of the hospital on Monday, according to gossip website TMZ.com.Meanwhile, Amanda's parents, Lynn and Rick Bynes, are said to have had a change of heart and are no longer sure whether they want to go back to court to regain a conservatorship over her because she feels betrayed by them for arranging for her to be taken to hospital, shortly after she was arrested for driving under the influence [DUI] and accused of shoplifting.Amanda spent five months in a treatment facility in July 2013 when she was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold.She was released in December and appeared to be getting her life back on track until a conservatorship giving her mother control of her affairs came to an end last month.Another source recently revealed doctors may go to court to obtain an LPS hold, which would allow medics to confine her to hospital or another secure facility and administer medication against her will and lasts up to 12 months.
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Outrageous staff non compassionate and dont have unplanned emergencies. Or you will be disqualified
Posted on November 18th, 2015
His staff are horrible i have gone for six years sunny is very rude only calls for medical bills, never to remind patients of when appointment is. And if you have flare ups where you cant get out of bed to drive to the drs they dont except that, as well as any deaths in the family emergencies they dont care. Will not work with you. Then when you show up at the time of appointment you wait two hours see dr for ten min. All they care about is money, i was never explained what auto immune disorder is or ra, wouldn't run more tests on me for my bones. I never reached remission, or knew other types of treatment could be done then with the meds i never was informed that side effects cause lumps on body and to stop taking the meds. And the staff gossip about patients . Dr min was good dr until he took on to many people, and he did listen to me in detail.but the staff all need to be replaced sunny especially she dosent care or is not compassionate even tho she knows patients have health issues. Plus im in and out of hospital with my father she will not work with emergencies because it looksbad on them stated sunny but this is not ok.
DO NOT GO TO DR.YOON MIN
Posted on October 23rd, 2013
I would advise everyone to never go to Dr. Min. Expect to wait at least an hour before being seen. Then you will be diagnosed with a serious disease and he doesn't bother explaining anything to you, he will just pump you up with medication you don't need. Worst experience I've ever had with a "doctor". I found a real doctor and I will never you back to see Mr. Min.
Posted on June 24th, 2013
This physician and his employees stand out when compared to my other doctors. He really wants to hear details and doesn't make me feel like any questions are unimportant.
Posted on March 26th, 2013
I have complete trust in him and his staff. No one else has been able to diagnose my condition and finally provide understanding and avenues to relieve symptoms!
Very good doctor
Posted on January 21st, 2013
We will be moving soon and my biggest concern is finding another rheumatologist as good as Dr. Min. He is the only one who has been able to help me over many years. Highly recommend!
Posted on October 19th, 2012
In these days many doctors do give very little time and wants the pt to come back again and again but this doctor took the time to take care of my issues. He really cares enough to use the supplement to help the pts health. other doctors want to push medicine only! great doctor and would like to recommend.
Posted on July 20th, 2011
It is funny how this doctor rated his own profession the way he did. Now, more so, I would not respect the doctor who wrote about Dr.Min a big question about his doctoring to bad mouth another doctor, so unprofessional. I was Dr. Min's patient and like others did not want to believe I have lupus and went for second opinion. For two years, the expert doctor in the field took me off all medication Dr. Min put me on and told me I did not have lupus. At first, I liked it and as months went, I got worse and worse. Now I can not work and collect disability. I went back to see Dr. Min and as days go by I am getting better . Slowly, I am getting my life together. If you know better about your own disease like this doctor who does not know what he or she is saying, it is embarrassing to bad mouth another doctor and to include others to validate his writing is pretty petty. Trust in Dr. Min, he is truely the Excellent doctor around.
Takes his time with his patients.
Posted on January 31st, 2011
So many doctors do not spend the time to listen or touch where you are hurting. They think we are bunch of people from text books but Dr. Min really cares for his individual patients and give the best care that is around here and everywhere. He is one of the best doctors who has genuine care for his patients. He expertise in his diagnosis is phenomenal! I highly recommend this doctor with any one who has rheumatic disease.
Dr. Min is Dangerous and Should Not Be Practicing Medicine
Posted on January 24th, 2011
Dr. Min also misdiagnosed me with lupus and put me on heavy chemo drugs. When I got a second opinion I was told that Dr. Mins diagnosis of lupus was made without justification. My blood work did not show lupus nor did I have any symptoms. Also, one of the drugs Dr. Min put me on induce an asthma attack. When I called Dr. Min on my way to the hospital, he failed to answer his emergency page. He never called me back. He has also billed my insurance company for huge sums. In addition, he sat on the results of my CT Scan that showed a large mass in my right lung, which has caused a delay in my treatment. He then discharged me as a patient on the grounds that I sought a second opinion. Ive never seen such total disregard for a patients well being. Stay away from this doctor.
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Posted on October 1st, 2010
I wonder if you know how the gatekeepers in your office operate? I know you call your business a corporation: is it run like one? Business decisions, no emotion. Do you really care about your patients or are they just clients? Is follow up with the patient important? Would you alert your patient by phone if results of tests showed differently or would you wait a year to tell them. And maybe your gatekeeper will never understand the anger and feelings of frustration of your clients business, because according to her, it is big business. Next, an endless stream of unknowing humans walking into your doors for? A shot, a consult, a copay and a visit with Sonny, who ain't sunny at all.
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Posted on June 23rd, 2010
This doctor is known to push medications that are more dangerous then anything. He diagnoses people with diseases they do not have, then compiles massive medications and does more harm to these fragile patients. CAUTION WHEN USING THIS DOCTOR. Always if diagnosed with Lupus get another opinion before taking all the drugs he gives out. Should be investigated for medical malpractice.
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Duquesne University has rescinded an invitation to Fox News journalist Geraldo Rivera to moderate an academic panel on the Kennedy assassination.
The reason? Rivera recently snapped a shirtless photograph of himself and sent it to his Twitter followers — a move that violates Duquesne’s Catholic principles, according to a university spokesperson.
“The administration felt that Mr. Rivera’s decision to post a nearly naked picture of himself on social media was inappropriate and inconsistent with who we are as a Catholic university and therefore asked the Wecht Institute to withdraw the invitation,” said Bridget Fare, assistant vice president of public affairs at Duquesne, in a statement to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Cyril Wecht, who chairs the institute’s board, said Rivera was chosen because of his knowledge of the subject and historical connection to this piece of forensic evidence, according to The College Fix.
Rivera took to Twitter to complain about Duequesne’s decision.http://dailycaller.com/2013/09/01/duquesne-university-kicks-geraldo-rivera-off-panel-because-of-selfie/
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Identifying Your Maytag Washer Model
Before diving into the reset procedure, it’s crucial to identify your Maytag washer model. Different models may have slight variations in the reset process. Here’s how you can find your model number:
- Check the User Manual: The first place to look is your Maytag washer’s user manual. The model number is often printed on the cover or the first few pages. It typically follows the format “MTW****” or “MHW****.”
- Inspect the Door or Lid: If you can’t locate the manual, check the inside of the washer’s door or lid. Manufacturers often place a label with the model number in this easily accessible spot.
- Look Behind or Underneath: In some cases, you may need to check behind or underneath the washer for a label displaying the model number.
- Online Resources: If all else fails, visit the Maytag website and navigate to the “Support” or “Customer Service” section. They often have tools to help you identify your model based on its visual appearance.
- Call Customer Support: If you’re still unable to find the model number, don’t hesitate to call Maytag’s customer support. They’ll be happy to assist you in identifying your washer.
Once you’ve successfully identified your Maytag washer model, you’re ready to proceed with the reset process specific to your machine. In the following sections, we’ll outline the general steps to reset a Maytag washer, but remember to refer to your user manual for model-specific instructions.
General Signs that Your Washer May Need a Reset
Before we jump into the reset steps, let’s first identify some common signs that your Maytag washer may be in need of a reset. Recognizing these signs can help you determine if a reset is the solution to your problem:
- Unresponsive Buttons: If the buttons on your washer’s control panel aren’t responding as they should, it’s a clear indicator that a reset may be necessary.
- Error Codes: Modern Maytag washers often display error codes when an issue arises. If you see error codes on the screen, a reset may help clear them and restore normal operation.
- Stalled or Frozen Cycle: If your washer’s cycle has come to a sudden halt or seems stuck, a reset can often kickstart it back into action.
- Drainage Problems: Issues with draining water properly can be resolved through a reset, as it may clear any clogs or glitches in the system.
- Excessive Noise or Vibrations: Unusual noises or excessive vibrations during a wash cycle can sometimes be alleviated with a reset.
- Inconsistent Performance: If your washer’s performance has become inconsistent, with clothes not being cleaned properly, a reset can provide a fresh start.
Safety Precautions Before Resetting
Before you roll up your sleeves and start resetting your Maytag washer, it’s essential to take some safety precautions to ensure a smooth and hazard-free process. Here’s what you need to do:
- Unplug the Washer: Ensure that your Maytag washer is completely unplugged from the power source. If it’s hardwired, turn off the circuit breaker or disconnect the power.
- Water Supply: Shut off the water supply to your washer by turning off the valves located on the water supply lines. This step prevents any unexpected flooding during the reset process.
- Secure the Area: Clear the area around your washer, removing any obstacles or potential tripping hazards. A clutter-free workspace is essential for safety.
- Protect Your Hands: It’s a good practice to wear protective gloves to safeguard your hands from any sharp edges or moving parts inside the washer.
- Stay Dry: Ensure that you, your clothes, and the floor are dry to avoid slipping accidents.
Step-by-Step Guide to Resetting Most Maytag Washers
Now, let’s get down to business and reset your Maytag washer. While the exact steps may vary depending on your model, here’s a general guide that should work for most Maytag washers:
Caution: Before you start, ensure that your washer is unplugged or the power source is turned off to avoid any electrical mishaps.
- Unplug the Washer: If it’s not already unplugged, disconnect your Maytag washer from the power source. Leave it unplugged for at least one minute to allow any residual power to dissipate.
- Plug It Back In: After the minute has passed, plug your washer back into the power source.
- Reset Button: Check your washer’s control panel for a “Reset” or “Restart” button. If it’s there, press and hold it for approximately five seconds. If your washer doesn’t have a dedicated reset button, proceed to the next step.
- Manual Reset: For washers without a reset button, you can often initiate a reset by pressing a specific combination of buttons. Refer to your user manual for the exact button sequence required. This may involve pressing and holding a combination of buttons simultaneously for several seconds.
- Wait for Reset: After initiating the reset, wait for a few moments as the washer reboots and clears any errors or glitches. This process can take up to a minute.
- Test the Washer: Once the reset is complete, your washer should be ready to use again. Test it by running a short cycle with no laundry to ensure everything is functioning correctly.
Troubleshooting After Reset
After successfully resetting your Maytag washer, it’s essential to check for any lingering issues and troubleshoot them if necessary. Here are some common troubleshooting steps:
- Error Codes: If your washer displayed error codes before the reset, check if they reappear after the reset. Refer to your user manual to decode the error codes and take appropriate action.
- Test Run: Run a short wash cycle with no laundry to ensure that the washer is functioning correctly. Pay attention to any unusual noises or behaviors during the cycle.
- Check for Leaks: Inspect the area around the washer for any signs of water leakage during the test run. Address any leaks promptly to prevent damage to your home.
- Buttons and Controls: Test all the buttons and controls on the washer’s control panel to ensure they respond correctly. If any buttons remain unresponsive, consult your user manual or contact customer support for further assistance.
- Water Supply: Confirm that the water supply lines are properly connected and that water is flowing into the washer as it should.
- Drainage: Verify that the washer drains water effectively and that there are no blockages in the drain hose.
- Spin Cycle: Ensure that the spin cycle is working correctly and that the washer is properly balancing the load during the cycle.
When to Contact Professional Support
While resetting your Maytag washer can resolve many common issues, there are times when professional support is the best course of action. Here are some situations when you should consider reaching out to experts:
- Persistent Error Codes: If your washer consistently displays error codes, especially after a reset, it may indicate a more complex problem that requires professional diagnosis and repair.
- Mechanical Issues: When you notice strange noises, excessive vibrations, or any mechanical irregularities during the wash cycle, it’s best to have a technician inspect and address the problem.
- Water Leaks: Persistent water leakage from your washer is a serious issue that should be handled by professionals to prevent damage to your home and electrical hazards.
- Electrical Problems: If you suspect electrical issues with your washer, such as circuit problems or safety concerns, it’s essential to have an experienced technician assess and resolve the situation.
- Warranty Coverage: If your Maytag washer is still under warranty, contacting professional support is advisable, as DIY repairs could void your warranty.
- Safety Concerns: Whenever you have safety concerns about performing a reset or any other maintenance on your washer, it’s best to err on the side of caution and seek professional assistance.
Tips for Maintaining Optimal Washer Performance
Resetting your Maytag washer can resolve many common issues, but proactive maintenance can help prevent future problems and keep your appliance running at its best. Here are some essential tips to maintain optimal washer performance:
- Regular Cleaning: Periodically clean the washer’s drum, door gasket, and detergent dispenser to prevent mold and odors. Use a mild detergent and run a clean cycle if available.
- Proper Loading: Avoid overloading the washer, as it can strain the machine and lead to unbalanced loads. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for load size.
- Balancing Loads: Distribute clothes evenly in the drum to prevent excessive vibrations during the spin cycle. This also helps maintain the washer’s stability.
- Use the Right Detergent: Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent for front-loading washers and follow the recommended detergent dosage. Using too much detergent can lead to excess suds and poor cleaning.
- Inspect Hoses: Regularly check the water supply hoses for signs of wear or leaks. Replace them if you notice any issues to prevent water damage.
- Clean the Filter: If your washer has a lint or debris filter, clean it regularly to maintain proper drainage and prevent clogs.
- Level the Washer: Ensure your washer is level and stable by adjusting the leveling feet. An unbalanced washer can cause excessive noise and movement.
- Avoid Overusing Fabric Softeners: Using fabric softeners excessively can lead to residue buildup in the washer. Use them sparingly or consider alternative methods for softening laundry.
FAQ Reset Maytag Washer
Why might I need to reset my Maytag washing machine?
Sometimes, a power surge or a glitch in the control board can cause your Maytag washing machine to give you an error, leading to washer problems like the washer not spinning or the cycle selector knob not responding. In such cases, you may need to reset your washer to clear the error and restore normal functionality.
How do I reset my Maytag Bravos XL washer?
To reset the Maytag Bravos XL washer, press the power button to turn off the power, unplug your washer from the outlet, wait for a few minutes, and then plug the washer back in. Press the power button again to turn on the power, and then run a test load to ensure the washer has reset and is functioning correctly.
My Maytag Centennial washing machine isn’t working correctly. How do I perform a Maytag Centennial washer reset?
To reset your Maytag Centennial washer, turn off the power using the power button. Unplug the machine and wait for a minute. Plug the washer back in, and then press the power button. Depending on the model, you might also need to turn the cycle selector knob or close the lid six times within a span of 12 seconds to reset the machine completely.
What is the easiest way to reset a Maytag commercial washer?
For a Maytag commercial, especially coin-operated washer, the reset method may vary depending on the model. Generally, turning off the power, unplugging the machine, waiting for a minute, and plugging the machine back in can reset the washer. However, for specific reset instructions, it’s best to contact Maytag or refer to the user manual.
How do I know if my washer has reset successfully?
Once you’ve followed the steps to reset your washing machine, the washer should be able to run without giving you an error. You can run a test load or check if the control panel of the washer responds correctly to ensure the washer has reset.
Why is it advised to unplug the machine when trying to reset the Maytag washer?
Unplugging the machine ensures that the power to the washer is completely disconnected. This allows the control board and other electrical components to clear any errors or glitches. When you plug the washer back in and turn on the power, the system restarts, often resolving any minor issues.
Are all Maytag models reset in the same way?
Although Maytag is one of the leading brands, the reset method can vary depending on the model. Some might require pressing certain buttons in a specific order to reset, while others might need you to turn the cycle knob or close the lid a certain number of times. Always refer to your washer’s manual to learn how to reset your specific model correctly.
What should I do if the reset doesn’t work for my Maytag Bravos XL washer?
If resetting doesn’t work for your Maytag Bravos XL washer, there might be a more significant underlying issue, such as a malfunctioning control board or another component. In such cases, it’s recommended to contact Maytag customer support or seek assistance from a professional technician.
Can power surges impact the functionality of my washer?
Yes, power surges can interfere with the electrical systems in your washing machine, leading to glitches or errors. If you suspect a power surge has occurred and your washer is not running as it should, it’s a good idea to reset your washing machine to try and clear any potential issues.
If I frequently have to reset my Maytag washer, what might be the problem?
Frequent resets might indicate an issue with the control board, power supply, or another internal component. It’s essential to diagnose the exact cause to ensure proper functioning. If resetting doesn’t resolve the issue or if the problem persists, it’s best to contact Maytag or a certified technician for further assistance.
How can I reset my Maytag Bravos top load washer when facing a washer error?
To reset your Maytag Bravos top load washer, first, ensure the washer is plugged into the power outlet. Then, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and wait for a few minutes. After waiting, plug the power cord back in and open the washer door, then close it securely. This action should restart the washer and reset the motor. If the washer error persists, you may need to consult the manual or contact a technician to understand the specific resetting procedure for your model.
What are the steps to reset the Maytag Centennial washer, and how do I know if the resetting process has been successful?
To reset the Maytag Centennial washer, especially if it’s a front load model, ensure the washer door is securely closed. Then, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and wait for about a minute. Plug it back in and let the washer sit for a moment. If the washer drum lights up or starts a new cycle, it indicates the resetting process has been successful. If you’re still facing issues, it might be beneficial to know how to reset Maytag models by referring to the user manual specific to your washer.
My washing machine isn’t responding; is there a reset option for resetting a washing machine, and how do I ensure it’s done correctly?
Yes, most washing machines, including Maytag models, offer a reset option. Begin by ensuring that the washer is plugged into the power source. Then, disconnect the power cord for a minute or two. After waiting, plug the cord back in and put the washer through a short cycle to see if it operates normally. If your machine is a top load washer, ensure the washer drum is empty and the lid is securely closed. If it’s a front load model, make sure the washer door is locked. If you’ve done this and the machine still doesn’t respond, it might be a more significant issue that requires professional assistance.


RNR Real Estate Briefs from Realty News Report – HOUSTON — Colliers announced the purchase of a 101,362 SF industrial distribution facility at 6903 West Sam Houston Parkway North in Houston. The seller, Lone Star Electric, was represented by Nick Peterson and John Ferruzzo. Zack Taylor of Colliers represented the buyer, Golee Group. The warehouse/office distribution facility sits on 6.6 acres along Beltway 8 and has convenient access to Highway 29.
HOUSTON – LEVCOR announced the addition of new restaurants and retailers at Post Oak Plaza at Post Oak Boulevard and San Felipe Road in Uptown Houston. The new businesses joining Post Oak Plaza include Rakkan Ramen, Tacodeli, Kohler and Bassett Furniture.
HOUSTON – Meritex has acquired Century Plaza DC IV, a 120,022 SF industrial building near Interstate 45 and Airtex Drive in North Houston. The property, 350 Century Plaza Drive, in the deed-restricted Century Plaza Business Park was developed by Avera. Drew Evans is director of acquisitions for Meritex in Texas.
LEAGUE CITY, Texas – Dutch Bros has ground-leased a 1.2-acre retail pad site in Marketplace at Ninety-Six at League City Parkway and Hobbs Road I, League City, from NewQuest Properties. Rebecca Le and Heather Nguyen of NewQuest represented the landlord. Greg Slusky of Sluco Realty Services represented the tenant.
HOUSTON – Avison Young handled the sale of a 234,215-SF industrial building with 2.5 acres of additional land located at 4414 Hollister Road near Highway 290 in Houston. Drew Coupe and Dawson Smith of Avison Young represented the seller, Frontera Capital Partners, an Austin-based real estate private equity firm. The was represented by Nick Peterson of Transwestern.
KATY, Texas – Salad and Go has ground-leased a 0.72-acre (31,521 SF) retail pad site in Shops at Katy Reserve from NewQuest Properties. Lara Lee LaMendola and Kevin Sims of NewQuest represented the landlord. Traci Holman of Baker Katz represented the tenant.
KATY, Texas – Newmark Homes will begin sales this summer in the Elyson master planned community on the west side of Houston. Newmark will build on 70-foot homesites houses ranging from 3,200 to 4,200 SF.
CYPRESS, Texas – Urban Bird has leased retail space in Cypress Village Station near Highway 290. Kevin Sims of NewQuest Properties represented the landlord. Eddie Lang of Quenby Commercial represented the tenant.
LEWISVILLE, Texas — Bright Realty has started construction of Crown Centre II, a $50 million, four-story, 147,000-SF office building off Sam Rayburn Tollway in Castle Hills. Crown Centre II is primarily funded by Bank7, an Oklahoma banking corporation and Sterling Private Capital. Rudick Construction Group is building it.
IRVING, Texas – JLL will be leasing agent and property management service provider for the 379,000 SF office building at 5959 Las Colinas Blvd. in Irving.
BOERNE, Texas – Transwestern Real Estate Services announced the sale of 27.5 acres of land on Highway 46 in Boerne, near San Antonio. The Embrey multifamily firm purchased the site from JCH 1607 River Road Investment, LCC, which was represented by Transwestern’s Russell T. Noll. An apartment project will be built.
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – V3 Electric leased 10,130 SF of industrial flex space in Trinity West Park in Grand Prairie, from William J. Owen Trust & CMO Investment Co. Michael W. Spain and Jim Ferris of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services represented the landlord. Brooke Ford of SVN Trinity Advisors/Matthew Group represented the tenant.
DALLAS —Tom Thumb, an Albertson’s owned grocer, will occupy a new 50,000-sf store at Shops at Redbird, an historic mall redevelopment in south Dallas. The project is led by developer Terrence Maiden, CEO and founder of Russell Glen Company. This transformational redevelopment of the former Red Bird Mall (Southwest Center Mall) is now a revitalized, urban mixed-use project.
EULESS, Texas – Mid-Cities Office Systems leased 3,880 SF of office/warehouse space in Airport Business Park in Euless, from LCG Airport Circle LLC. Jim Ferris of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, represented the tenant. George Jennings and Trey Goodspeed of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the landlord.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Finial Group of Houston acquired four Georgia industrial buildings in the Suwanee, Woodstock, Stockbridge and Atlanta areas as part of their sixth fund.
TAMPA, Fla. — Hunter Hotel Advisors handled the sale of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Florida. IHRMC Hotels & Resorts purchased the 98-room hotel.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Tishman Speyer announced the debut of Essex Squeeze, a juice and smoothie bar, at the JACX&CO food hall. The food hall is located on the first floor of the JACX office complex on Jackson Avenue.
ATLANTA – National developer Portman and National Real Estate Advisors will celebrate the topping out of Sora at Spring Quarter, a 30-story residential tower in Atlanta’s Midtown Proper. The building is designed by Atlanta-based architect Cooper Carry.
Houston Habitat for Humanity Starts Homes
HOUSTON — Houston Habitat for Humanity announced that construction has begun on single-family homes at Robins Landing. This master-planned community will provide critically needed affordable housing along with essential services and enhancing amenities for a thriving community.
The first phase of home construction includes 84 homes, 18 of which will be built by Houston Habitat for those earning 80 percent or below the City of Houston’s average median income through the Habitat Homeownership program.
“When we started envisioning what could be possible for this land in 2014, it was important to us that we design something that could truly address the affordability crisis and serve as a model that could be replicated across the country,” said Allison Hay, executive director of Houston Habitat for Humanity. “This meant building more than just homes – it meant creating a community with resources and partnerships to uplift residents and inspire families to plant roots.”
Located near Tidwell Road and Mesa Drive in northeast Houston, Robins Landing is ultimately set to include more than 450 single-family homes.
A total of 100 homes will be built by Houston Habitat and available to participants in the Habitat Homeownership Program, which prepares aspiring homeowners for long term success through true partnership.
The remaining homes in Robins Landing will be built and sold by partner builders, CastleRock Communities and Chesmar Homes. Three hundred of these homes are reserved for those whose income is 120 percent or below the City of Houston AMI, with the rest of the homes available at market rate. Lots will be available to purchase through partner builders later this year.
Chick-fil-A Sold by Colliers
HOUSTON — Colliers announced the sale of the newly constructed Chick-fil-A in Tarrytown, N.Y. The buyer was represented by Ben Etskovitz and Sam Etskovitz of Colliers Houston.
This is the second Chick-fil-A to be built in Westchester County, N.Y., and features a dual lane drive-thru, providing customers with quick and efficient service. The property also includes a corporate guarantee, ensuring the buyer of a stable and reliable income stream.
The sale was part of a 1031 exchange, allowing the buyer to reinvest the proceeds from a previous sale into this newly acquired property without incurring capital gains tax.
Said Ben Etskovitz of Colliers: “Chick-fil-A is a highly sought-after brand, and this property’s prime location and strong lease terms made it a compelling investment opportunity.”
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San Jose, California, USA
May 25, 2017 to May 25, 2017
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/SPW.2017.13
In a connected world Internet security is becoming increasingly important. Attacks, which are frequently executed by botnets, can impact people in their everyday life. A ubiquitous kind of attack is the amplification attack, a special type of Denial-of-Service attack. Several protocols such as DNS, NTP, and SNMP are known to be vulnerable to amplification attacks when security practices are not followed. In this work we evaluate the vulnerability of BACnet, a building automation and control protocol, to amplification attacks. To assess BACnet's vulnerability we conduct active traffic measurements on an Internet-wide scale. We find 16 485 BACnet devices, the largest number to date. Additionally, more than 14 k of these devices can be misused as amplifiers, with some generating amplification factors up to 120. To remediate this potential threat we employ a vulnerability notification campaign in close coordination with a CERT. Finally, we also give suggestions to thwart the amplification attack potential of BACnet.
building management systems, computer network security, Internet, invasive software, protocols, telecommunication traffic
O. Gasser, Q. Scheitle, C. Denis, N. Schricker and G. Carle, "Security Implications of Publicly Reachable Building Automation Systems," 2017 IEEE Security and Privacy Workshops (SPW), San Jose, California, USA, 2018, pp. 199-204.


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The Education of Little Tree: how linguists can help expose fake Indians
The other day I picked up a copy of The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter; it’s a well-known fraud.
Let me show a linguist’s small contribution to the question of its authenticity.
Here are <Carter’s “Cherokee” words>, with actual words from the Cherokee Nation’s website in “phonetics” and Tsalagi syllabics.
spring [of water]: <lay-nah> (p.5)
little deer: <awi usdi> (p.5)
quail-hen: <min-e-lee> (p.5)
crow: <kagu> (p.5)
hawk: <tal-con> (p.9)
bee: <ti-bi> (p.9)
turkey: <tel-qui> (p.10)
(Mother) earth: <mon-o-lah> (p.12)
Only two of these (deer and crow) show much resemblance to the Cherokee Nation words.
Granted, I’m not a student of Cherokee and I haven’t bothered locating additional resources to evaluate the words Carter throws around.
But this preliminary view of the evidence inclines me to think Carter knew a couple of words of Cherokee that someone had told him — and then maybe he made up the rest.
So on the basic forensic linguistic evidence (totally aside from the facts of Carter’s white-supremacist life!) it seems pretty safe to assign The Education of Little Tree to the “Indian literary hoaxes” category, along with the Walam Olum and other inspired foolishness.


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|1||I'm In Heaven||2||Audio||2003-07-00||free2air Recordings|
|2||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003-08-00||Vocal Bizz Recordings|
|3||I'm In Heaven||5||Audio||2003-08-04||free2air Recordings|
|4||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003-08-04||free2air Recordings|
|5||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003||Ultra Records|
|6||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003||free2air Recordings|
|7||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003||Kontor Records|
|8||Touch It||3||Audio||2004||free2air Recordings|
|9||Touch It||4||Audio||2004-09-24||Tommy Boy Silver Label|
|10||Touch It||4||Audio||2004-09-23||Tommy Boy Silver Label|
|11||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003-06-17||Ultra Records|
|12||I'm In Heaven||4||Audio||2003||Sony Music Entertainment (Australia)|
|13||I'm In Heaven||4||Audio||2003-08-01||Vocal Bizz Recordings|
|14||I'm In Heaven||5||Audio||2003|
|15||I'm In Heaven||4||Audio||2003|
|16||I'm In Heaven||2||Audio||2003||free2air Recordings|
|17||I'm In Heaven||3||Audio||2003||free2air Recordings|
The voice of an angel and the face of a star. At the tender age of 21, Holly James already has her foot firmly in the door of the music industry. Holly began to set the foundations of an enviable career at a very early age. She's already had 2 Top 40 hits, as part of girl group Tymes 4, performed across the UK, co-written tracks for an album and been asked to provide the vocal for one of dance music's most respected producers...Not bad for a girl who 3 years ago was serving behind the counter at McDonalds.
Her story begins back in 1981 when she was born to the airy shores of Dorset. It wasn't long before she moved to South London where she grew up with her mother, who was a big fan of Marvin Gaye and Al Green so this love of soul soon permeated her life. As a teenager Holly discovered her own musical heroes & was addicted to the sounds of Beverly Knight and Mariah Carey, two of her biggest musical influences. A move to London was to be the first step on her road to success and to living her dream as a performer. With her love of music and glaringly obvious talent in song and dance Holly was soon enrolled in the Urdang Academy where she began training for a life on the stage.
A consummate ballerina and talented singer she remained here until she was 17. With unwavering ambition she began to realise the need to be in the right place and so she began to assert her reputation and exceptional talent among the right people in the right places at the right time.
Before long she was a familiar face on the London party circuit rubbing shoulders and making friends with the likes of So Solid Crew, Blue and a plethora of industry faces. It was also at this time that she met Melissa, Taymah and Natalie, with whom she formed TYMES 4. As time went on, although Holly loved being in a band, it became increasingly apparent that she had her own dreams to pursue as a solo artist. So in an amicable split with Tymes4 she left the band to fulfil her dream and a solo career.
Holly decided to head Stateside to invest in some quality studio time. It was here that a chance meeting with legendary dance producer Jason Nevins would determine the next step in her career. Unknown to her, Nevins was in the adjacent studio working on new material including 'Heaven' which features Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature' sample (as used by SWV on 'Right Here' which reached No.3 in the UK chart in 1993). So impressed was he with her voice that he instructed his management to arrange a meeting with the young Holly. He was so convinced by her talent and what she could bring to the project that after the meeting Jason personally asked her to guest vocal on his forthcoming track and be the figure-head for the project.
This was an opportunity she could not turn down so she accepted the project with relish. The result was one of the most infectious dance records of 2003. Having picked up huge props at Midem and Miami's Dance Music Convention earlier this year, the record looks set to be a huge crossover hit and a fantastic starting point for Holly as a solo artist.
Few who have heard her sing deny that this girl has an incredibly bright future ahead of her. This project will see her propelled into the public eye as she begins to stamp her mark on the world.


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Positioned between the villages of Perry and Nunda, and the towns of Leicester and Mount Morris, Letchworth State Park is one of the Empire State’s most beautiful parks. Covering 14,427 acres with Genesee River splitting the park, the place is often referred to as the "Grand Canyon of the East."
Home to lush forests, cliffs, waterfalls, and scenic hiking paths, the park is a favorite nature retreat for adventurers. Letchworth attracts visitors from all over the country and offers a vast area to explore, as well as engaging activities and opportunities to learn about nature and wildlife. To truly appreciate this New York gem, go for a hot air balloon ride and take photos from a bird’s eye view.
If whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, and biking are your thing, don't hesitate to book an RV rental in Leicester and enjoy one of the most amazing RV camping experiences New York has to offer.
The park offers a year-round program of activities and educational opportunities. Those camping at Letchworth State Park can participate in various tours and learn about wildlife, geology, and ecology. These education programs are popular with schools and families camping at Letchworth State Park, offering kids a fun, valuable learning experience.
RV camping at Letchworth State Park during the winter gives you the chance to go sledding and cross-country skiing, whereas during the summer, whitewater rafting and hot air balloon rides are some of the favorite activities for visitors. The multi-use hiking trail network covers 66 miles and welcomes hikers, bikers, and horseback riders as well as skiers in the winter.
Hunting is another popular activity at Letchworth State Park. Hunters will need to acquire a state permit and fill out an application which will allow them to hunt in the park’s designated zones. The game is usually turkey or deer (depending on the season). Bow hunting is also permitted.
RV camping at Letchworth State Park is one of the best ways to spend your holiday. The park’s 250-plus campsites are well-equipped with picnic tables and other amenities, and even allow up to two pets, as long as they are kept on a leash. The campsite length varies from 40 to 50 feet, and some sites offer 30-amp and 50-amp electric hookups.
A dump station and showers are available for campers. Other amenities near the campsites include playing fields, pavilions, and a swimming pool. Raccoons, foxes, and skunks are common in the park, and overnight guests should keep their food stored securely in a vehicle or animal-proof container.
You can reserve your site online or by phone, but be sure to review the campground’s rules and regulations before booking.
Mount Morris campers have the opportunity to attend several events at the park throughout the year, depending on the season. Guided nature walks, educational programs, and birdwatching events are just part of the park’s regular events schedule, so be sure to check the calendar to see what’s on during your stay.
RV camping at Letchworth State Park also provides a good opportunity to pay a visit to Livingston County Historical Society Museum, where you can see The Big Tree of the Genesee, Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and folk art.
Glen Iris Inn is another location of historic importance situated on a cliff above Middle Falls. The inn is the former home of William Pryor Letchworth, the founding father of the state park. Glen Iris Inn is now remodeled and serves as a hotel. The inn is part of the state park and a must-see for anyone interested in architecture or local history.
Letchworth State Park is also the resting place of Mary Jemison, who has quite an extraordinary story. In 1758, French soldiers captured Jemison and some of her family members. Jemison, later nicknamed “The Old White Woman of the Genesee,” was then sold to a Seneca tribe and lived much of her life with them. Campers at Letchworth State Park have the opportunity to learn all about her life while they're here.
When your Letchworth State Park adventure has run its course, you’ll find gas stations on all sides of the park, in Perry, near Silver Lake, and down Mt. Morris Road. You’ll also find various restaurants in the near vicinity of these gas stations, including pizzerias, Chinese restaurants, and burger joints. General stores are also available in Perry.


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Poetry by Heart Competition
All boys in Year 7 relished the challenge of learning a poem by heart and then performing it during an English lesson. The 21 best (3 from each form) competed against each other on Wednesday afternoon in the school library. It was a compelling and engaging display of their talents. The judges tasked with deciding the winner were the Sixth Form creative writing students and Mrs Corp, English Teacher and Head of Year 12.
The 21 boys were: Theo Watt-Bonar, James Brazil, George Newman, Louis Grey, Jacob Osborne-Walker, Tyler Ormurca, Mack Milinkovic, Miguel Mellinger, Archie Harman, Henry Jones, Finlay Bronson, Philip Nze, Lewis Stockman, Jonathan Hope, Luke McHattie, Kai Orr, Alex Redman, Noah Sanders, Joe Steyn, Joe Morel-Paulo, and Tom Appleby.
The three winners performed their poem to the year group at an assembly - we are very proud of them.
|First||Alex Redman||Jabberwocky||Lewis Carroll|
|Second||Joe Morel Paulo||Macavity - The Mystery Cat||T S Eliot|
|Third||James Brazil||Dulce et Decorum Est||Wilfred Owen|
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Housed in the famous Clothespin building, the office space in Philadelphia Market Street in Centre Square is a prestige corporate address convenient for all of downtown. The east tower high-rise offers easy access to major highways and the Regional Transportation Network, and Amtrak leaves from the concourse station to most major US cities. The office is within walking distance of Philadelphia's Convention Center, The Academy of Music, The Kimmel Center, Avenue of the Arts. Management consulting firm Towers Perrin is a major tenant in the east tower. The office's neighbors include the cable company Comcast and the law firm Saul Ewing. Philadelphia has a growing knowledge-industry sector and the region includes the fourth largest retail sales market in the US. The international city is host to many consulates from around the globe and its economy is driven by innovation.
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It’s fast, it wins races, it’s mean and green (or black)
It’s been an exciting couple of years as the new generation of superbikes have been released, Kawasaki have something special for the fans to mark the 30th anniversary of the Ninja line.
The race inspired 2015 Kawasaki ZX-10R has had plenty of positive feedback and is competing well with the latest R1. No doubt only a matter of time before Honda and Suzuki start playing catch up.
Kawasaki has been marking the 30th anniversary of the Ninja line with special paint treatments, and that includes the 2015 ZX-10R, so two versions are available: the anniversary model in Lime Green/Pearl Stardust White paint with 30th Anniversary badges on the fairing, and the standard version in Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Flat Ebony. Under the skin, there are no differences. The ZX-10R 30th anniversary edition costs $15,599 with ABS and $14,599 without, and the standard model is $300 less. The ABS models weigh in at a wet weight of 443 pounds, while the non-ABS models are seven pounds lighter.
The ZX-10R is in its fourth generation (referred to as gen4 by Kawi buffs) and was redesigned from the previous generation in 2011. The gen4 got an Ohlins steering damper in 2013, but the biggest change was the introduction of Kawasaki’s traction control and ABS systems (more on those later), along with improved suspension.
A 998 cc liquid-cooled, inline four, 16-valve DOHC motor is supplied fuel by large 47 mm throttle bodies and sub-throttle valves, and secondary injectors for improved top-end power. Power output has remained unchanged from the previous year at 160 horsepower at 11,650 rpm and 73.4 foot-pounds of torque at 11,030 rpm. The bike also is equipped with titanium headers that are reported to be very close to the race-spec headers, thus eliminating the need to buy a full system if an exhaust upgrade is wanted.
The front end receives a 43 mm inverted Big Piston Fork with adjustable, stepless rebound and compression damping. The fork also has easy preload adjustability and 4.7 inches of travel. The rear end gets a horizontal back-link gas-charged shock. Adjustability for the shock comes with stepless high-speed and low-speed compression damping, in addition to stepless rebound damping, fully adjustable spring preload, and 5.5 inches of travel.
Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Braking System (KIBS) is supplied on the ABS model. The system was designed specifically for sport bike use and connects the ABS control unit to the engine control unit. As a result, the ABS considers not just wheel speed and brake pressure, but also throttle position, engine speed, clutch actuation and gear position.
Both ABS and non-ABS models have dual, semi-floating 310 mm petal discs with four-piston radial-mounted calipers up front and a single 220 mm petal disc with an aluminum, single-piston caliper on the rear wheel.
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As worries over the global COVID-19 pandemic began to grow, some Cambodians turned to an old belief to help
ease their minds.
MARCH 31, 2020: Let’s face it, other than a few feel good stories, this global COVID-19 pandemic has been brutal - triggering fear, confusion, sadness, financial ruin and emotional chaos around the world, including right here in Siem Reap, Cambodia - home to the world famous Angkor Wat archeological complex, which in recent years has been visited by millions of tourists annually.
Unlike recent memory, when the vibrant streets of Siem Reap were bustling with masses of wide-eyed selfie-snapping tourists from around the world, this charming little city resembles a ghost town today - with the majority of the people here (who rely heavily on the tourism industry) now struggling profoundly.
But as the city began to empty some few months ago now, an increasing number of humanoid creatures began to appear in the city’s rural areas.
Known as the Ting Mong, these seemingly fearless scarecrows, often wielding weapons ranging from super soakers, wooden rocket launchers and machetes, to replicas of grenades have certainly made their presence known along the dirt roads I frequently travel along.
“Guardians need their weapons!” explains my dear friend Maden with a slight chuckle as I set off on a mission to learn more about these fascinating creatures.
“They’re used to ward off evil spirits, for protection” I’m told.
With various tales and stories pertaining to their exact origin, I also turned the head monk at my neighbouring Wat Bo Buddhist pagoda. “They’ve been around for at least a hundred years” said the poised spiritual leader, “in the past, to protect families against illnesses and diseases, like leprosy for example…but people use them for emotional comfort.”
I’ve seen and learned a lot about many traditional practices, beliefs, rituals and superstitions around the world since the beginning of my profound interest in human cultures and my many expeditions - all of which fascinate me to the depths of my core!
“Your Grandmother tied a red ribbon on the edge of your crib when you were born” I was told by my Mother when I called to tell her about my fascination with the Ting Mong. “Why?” I asked. “I’m not quite sure where that practice originated from in our family, in Poland” she replied, “but it was for your protection.”
I then thought about all the unique rituals I took part while visiting the indigenous communities I met with in various parts of the world and remembered that upon arrival in Siem Reap a few years ago, I visited a family who had just welcomed a newborn son. On the wooden turquoise window frames of the family’s home were finger painted white “X”s. Those too, I was told, were for protection against harm, illness and evil, painted specifically by the child’s grandparents.
There are clearly numerous things that we do as humans, even those like myself who do not subscribe to any organized or established religion, that provide us with that mystical and at times needed additional sense of comfort. And from what I’ve seen and heard from numerous families here, the Ting Mong is another beautiful and welcome example. What it comes down to is “the feeling of peace” says Maden…and during dark times like these, I have the utmost admiration and respect for these amazing Ting Mong warriors.
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First came the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer. Then came the homemade remake of the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer. Now, because the Internet is a benevolent all-giving entity, YouTuber Antonio Toscano has put together an all-LEGO remake of the Star Trek Into Darkness trailer, complete with lots of appropriately shaky close-ups on the face of the Evil Benedict Cumberbatch LEGO man. Watch the fun below: READ FULL STORY »
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For seven-plus years the Lego videogame franchise has provided reliably fun opportunities for fans of all ages to platform, puzzle-solve, and collect prizes aplenty. But let’s face it, the brick-busting gameplay isn’t the reason we keep returning to these titles — the real draw is the series’ ability to smartly skewer our favorite films’ stars and scenes by giving them block-y makeovers. Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy is the latest movie license to get Lego-fied and, if this exclusive trailer is any indication, it appears no one—not even an army of ugly Orcs—is safe from being turned into cute, plastic playthings. Check it out below. READ FULL STORY »
What would the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles look like if they were from Scandinavia? One would think paler, but one would be wrong!
In anticipation of New York Comic Con, Nickelodeon’s rebooted TMNT team has partnered with LEGO for a pair of limited-edition minifigures, including a rare black-instead-of-green turtle. The collector items, rolled out exclusively for Comic Con, will be free for the first 300 costumed fans at the Danish toymaker’s NYC flagship store this Saturday. Perhaps more notable, though, is that the figures serve as a preview of the full TMNT set that Lego is looking to launch in January. (Do they even have sewers in Denmark?*)
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