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19,060 Shotgun Shells On Our Beaches
In the United States of America, people have the constitutional right to bear arms (carry weapons). I’m not writing this article to criticize that right. What I am interested in communicating to those American who do bear arms that they do not have the right to litter. There is no constitutional right to go around firing a gun, leaving trash behind without cleaning up after yourself.
The Ocean Conservancy has just issued a report of the results of its 2008 Coastal Cleanup. During the Coastal Cleanup, volunteers go to local shorelines with garbage bags and pick up the garbage they find there. As they they pick up the garbage, volunteers keep a tally of the kinds of objects they’re cleaning up.
Last year, volunteers picked up 19,060 shotgun shells from America’s beaches. Consider that these are just the shotgun shells that happened to wash up on the shores where volunteers were working. Many more washed up in areas where no one from the Coastal Cleanup could go. Many other shotgun shells lay in fields, forests, and other areas where they will probably never wash away.
You have the right to bear arms, but you don’t have the right to be respected by other people for the garbage you leave behind when you do. Go ahead and bear arms, if you really feel that you must, but when you do, bring along a bag, and bear your spent shotgun shells back home with you.
Most shotgun shells are brightly colored so that they’re easy to find, so there’s no excuse for leaving them behind, unless your beer gut is so big that you can’t bend down to pick them up. Until America’s gun owners learn to clean up after themselves, they will rightfully earn the reputation of selfish slobs.


Yardbarker NBA writers Pat Heery and Sean Keane address the hottest issues in the NBA. This week’s topic: All things Lakers.
Heery: We’re in the midst of one of the lulls in the 82-game season. There’s no mid-season tournament (yet). The trade deadline is about a month away, and the rumors are only just starting to crackle as middling teams are still deciding whether to be buyers or sellers. And the All-Star Game doesn’t happen until mid-February. What are we going to talk about this week?
Lucky for us, Jimmy Fallon gave us a nice hypothetical on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” the other night when he asked his guest, Shaquille O’Neal, whether he and Kobe Bryant would have beaten LeBron James and Anthony Davis in a hypothetical two-on-two game. Shaq’s response: “Yes. Hell, yes. Of course [we’d win]. Cause there’s only one contributing factor. Who’s gonna guard me?”
OK, Sean, let’s pretend Skip Bayless called off this week of work after falling off the elliptical upon seeing that the Cowboys hired Mike McCarthy to replace Jason Garrett. Here’s your audition tape: Would Shaq-Kobe beat LeBron-AD in a game of two-on-two?? The floor is yours…
Keane: QUITE FRANKLY, Pat Heery, it’s no surprise that a star from the ’90s went on television and claimed that he’d beat a contemporary star. That’s what happens each and every week on “Inside the NBA,” the last place where the triangle offense reigns, jump shooting teams can’t win an NBA title, and your manliness is directly correlated with how many times you post up every game. However!
The big advantage that LeBron and AD have over Shaq and Kobe on a basketball court is their passing ability and court vision. In a 2-on-2 game, LeBron’s passing wizardry means you never know who the ball is going to go to, and in this hypothetical, it’s always going to Anthony Davis. If I’m Phil Jackson — obviously he’s going to coach Kobe-Shaq and probably run the straight-line offense — I’m sticking Shaq under the basket full time and making the 2020 Lakers beat me with jumpers. I’m not sure Kobe can stop either of these guys by himself, because they outweigh him by at least 40 pounds apiece, but perhaps he gets to hand check since that was still legal when his career began. But if a fan tries to paint a mural of Davis and James during this game, it is getting defaced immediately.


Anyone who has a thing for cities is bound to fall in love with Toronto as soon as they see the city, it is a picture perfect metropolis with skyscrapers and the iconic NC Tower that looms over everything in the city. Toronto has a superb city life to offer which keeps on getting better as you move closer to the city’s centre, there are already plenty of condo projects being worked on in order to provide people with prime living spaces as close to the city’s heart as possible.
You can find a great many popular condo projects there, a majority of which have been completely sold out, including the first tower of the E2 Condo project. Fortunately, the second phase of the renowned E2 tower is about to begin selling in October 2017, the tower is slated to be completed by 2021 and will have some of the finest amenities to offer. Being a collaboration between Metropia, RioCan and Bazis, this tower will be nothing short of art, a number of great architects and designers will be on the team to erect its grand lobby hall, theatre rooms and much more.
The location of E2 condo tower will be right next to a couple of other superb condos in the business district of Toronto, surrounded by a number of attractions and a great place for enjoying nightlife. For anyone who is interested in this project, registrations can be made on the project website, you can find plenty of information on the project from over there and if you do register in time then you will be informed of the tower’s platinum prices the moment sales begin. A good condo can provide you with one of the best city living experiences out there.


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50 Years Ago Today August 30, 1962
San Saba County is listed among eight counties for the Fort Hood Maneuver area land acquisition. According to the Army Post information office at Fort Hood, 650 owners with 238,000 acres in San Saba County have agreed to the use of their acreage.Capt. Louis Rochat, Jr. has recently returned from South Korea where he was stationed for sixteen months with the U.S. Army, as Rotary Wing, and Fixed Wing Pilot. Capt. Rochat is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rochat, Sr.The yard of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Kuykendall, located on Highway 190, just west of the city limits, will receive the plaque for the Yard-of-the-Month during September, according to Mrs. John Alexander, San Saba Garden Club member.Misses Helen and Edith Lidstone left Sunday, August 26th for Big Spring where both will teach in the public schools there.At the Corral Drive-In Boys' Night Out, starring Kim Novak, James Garner, Tony Randall; co-starring Patti Page and Howard Duff.
69 Years Ago TodaySeptember 2, 1943
Because of the labor shortage, it is impossible for the farmers of this community to get help to gather their crops, and must necessarily depend upon boys and girls of school age to do their work. It becomes necessary to change the opening date of school to September 20th, it was announced Tuesday by Supt. Vernon Thomas of the Cherokee schools in a letter to the News.E. Guy Risien, well known pecan grower, brought to the News office Tuesday morning the first fully filled samples of the new 1943 pecans from his orchard, just east of town.A good sized and interested crowd attended the meeting at the District Court Room Thursday afternoon of last week when Congressman O.C. Fisher of San Angelo, was here to discuss pertinent problems with his constituency in the county.
100 Years Ago TodayAugust 29, 1912
Everything is shaping up in Cherokee to be ready for the opening of the College next Tuesday. Prof. Sirmons and wife from Georgia, both of whom will teach, Mr. Sirmons as principal, arrived last Saturday and are now to be found at the dormitory.Mrs. B. Thompson of Temple spent last week visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Harkey and other relatives at Harkeyville. She was formerly Miss Lillie May Thornton.J.C. Campbell has returned from St. Louis where he bought lavishly for his fall and winter trade. Mrs. Campbell accompanied him on the trip and reports a pleasant time of it.Miss Fannie Kirkpatrick will teach in Rochelle school this winter. School will start some time next month.

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Assumptions of growth and an appreciation of the economies which can be achieved through large scale are deeply embedded in the history of management thought. While events of the 1970s and 1980s began to expose and challenge some of these growth assumptions, little systematic attention has been given to articulating the diseconomies associated with growth and large scale. This paper examines the concept of diseconomies of scale, explores its manifestation in several streams of literature (environmental, social, and competitive), and concludes by suggesting an alternative “more sustain‐able” model of development.
Ludwig, D. (1994), "Size Versus Sustainability: Environmental, Social, and Competitive Diseconomies of Scale", American Journal of Business, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 23-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/193551811994000123Download as .RIS
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After eleven days in the hospital, we are finally getting to go home! I can’t even tell you how excited we are!
I just wanted to tell everyone about our “home” for the past eleven days- Medical City Children’s Hospital.
This has been THE BEST experience. Ryder’s nurses and doctors have become my friends. They have loved on her like she was the only one here. The day before surgery when I was weepy all day, they cried with me. They held my hand, gave me hugs, and wiped away my tears. It has been amazing. We seriously could not have asked for a better experience.
And here is the man God used to heal our baby girl- Dr. Mendeloff.
And I am so thankful for all of you who prayed for us while we were here. I can’t say it enough.

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text: You know how when you were a kid, you wanted to learn how to make balloon animals? Well, Elizabeth figured it all out and it's just one of her many artistic skills we're jealous of. She turned her specialties of making balloon dogs, bears and bouquets into finer artistic chops, which eventually got her into RISD where she earned her BFA. While at the number one fine arts college in the U.S., Elizabeth fine-tuned her design skills alongside her talent for carving mountains out of paper. Today she works on helping people tell their stories, and she can't wait for the day a client wants to tell a story through balloon art. Neither can we.

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Pyroplex are exhibiting at Tüyak 2017, the 5th biannual ‘’International Exhibition and Symposium on Fire and Safety‘’ held at Cevahir Hotel Convention Centre, Istanbul, Turkey on 9th-10th November 2017.
The symposium is a platform where scientific and technological developments in the field of Fire and Safety are discussed and the experiences of designers, implementers, researchers and managers are shared. Manufacturers in the “Fire and Safety” industry will introduce their technological developments and display their new products and systems.
Pyroplex will showcase its Fire Stopping products, manufactured to reinstate the fire resistance of a wall or floor using the unique Pyroplex intumescent formulation. Pyroplex® Fire Stopping products are used in construction projects to prevent the passage of fire and hot gases from one compartment to another.
Pyroplex is also supporting its Fire Seals distribution partner – Okal, at the event. Okal specialise in intumescent sealing systems offering a range of Pyroplex seals for use with timber, metal and composite fire doors in addition to products for fire glazing.
Melanie Alaran, Central European Export Sales Manager will be available on the Pyroplex stand to discuss any specific requirements visitors may have. Andy Walsh, Technical Manager will also be present, offering technical expertise, drawing on his 30+ years of experience in the fire containment industry.
Melanie commented “Having Pyroplex exhibit its Fire Stopping range at Tüyak is a great opportunity to show potential customers the quality of our tested and certified products. Turkey is a good market for the Pyroplex business and I look forward to meeting visitors to our stand to discuss future opportunities.”


Tomorrow, they will talk about social protection of the ATO participants and award medals... posthumously
On Thursday, June 18, at the initiative of the head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration Vasyl Hubal, there will be a meeting on social protection and problems of the ATO participants and their families, which will focus on the most pressing issues in these affairs. It will be attended by soldiers, ATO participants family members, representatives of departments of social welfare, health care of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration, etc..
During the meeting, family members of two Transcarpathian heroes will receive medals "For courage" of the III degree, unfortunately, posthumously...
The meeting is scheduled for 10.00 in the meeting hall of the head of the RSA (Column Hall, 3rd floor, through the reception).
Дмитро Тужанський: угорській громаді Закарпаття потрібні гарантії їхніх прав та увага української влади як до повноцінних громадян
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This fancy machine just broke the world record for solving a Rubik's cube. While pathetic humans can take minutes to get the job done, the CUBESTORMER 3 takes just 3.25 seconds.
What I like about the CUBESTORMER 3 isn't just the name (you'd say it in ALL CAPS in your mind even if it wasn't already in ALL CAPS). It's the look. Most functional robots tend to look spindly, valuing practicality over appearance. The CUBESTORMER 3 instead looks like something that would roll off the production line at Skynet.
The CUBESTORMER 3 broke the world record set by...the CUBESTORMER 2, which took a lazy 5 seconds to complete the task. Expect the CUBESTORMER 17 to go back in time and show Rubik how to make a better cube.
CUBESTORMER 3 Smashes Rubik's Cube Speed Record [YouTube, via Laughing Squid]


SASD Calendar: Calendar Changes due to March 14th Snow Day
Please note the important calendar changes below, as a result of the Tuesday, March 14th snow day:
School to be held Thursday, April 13, 2017
Due to the March 14th weather related school cancellation, Souderton Area Schools will utilize the previously scheduled "Snow Make-Up Day #2" on the District calendar. Accordingly, school will be in session Thursday, April 13, 2017. Please plan accordingly.
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ModCloth is coming to Pioneer Place on Friday.
For the month of July, the online retailer known for vintage-inspired dresses and quirky accessories will open a physical store in the downtown Portland mall.
The pop-up shop is part of the company's IRL Tour, which has ModCloth opening a brick-and-mortar store in a different location each month this summer. It hit Washington, D.C. in June, and will open shops in Colorado and Pennsylvania after Portland.
This is the latest example of an online retailer experimenting with physical stores, a trend sometimes called "clicks to bricks."
A January report from consulting firm L2 Inc. found that physical stores provide online retailers with a marketing boost and increased profitability. The stores can also help retailers grow, it said.
Birchbox was certainly growing, pushing up annual sales to $125 million in its first four years. But ModCloth grew more slowly, still under $100 million in annual sales up to a decade after its 2002 founding.
ModCloth may now be trying to get a piece of the growth associated with physical stores.
According to ModCloth's website, the pop-up shops will enable shoppers to try on items (in sizes XS to 4X) and then have them shipped to their home for free. Shoppers will be able to bring home certain items from the store, like jewelry and decor.
ModCloth's Portland pop-up will include a curated collection of styles chosen specifically for Portland, along with items made by locals, according to a statement from the mall.
The retailer will also hold store events with local musicians, and shoppers will be able to schedule free appointments with stylists.
The shop will open on Friday, July 1, on the first floor, in the space next to J. Crew. It will stay open throughout the month.
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Michael's Essential Album list
- The Band - Music From Big Pink
- The Avett Brothers - I And Love And You
- Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um
- Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
- Dr. Dog - Shame, Shame
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- Bobby Blue Bland - Ain't Nothing You Can Do
- Brandi Carlile - The Story
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Tech stocks dipped Tuesday, following the previous day's rally, as shares of Brocade Communications dropped sharply on a weaker-than-expected forecast.
Shares of Brocade
tumbled more than 7%, as the Nasdaq Composite Index
lost 0.6% to 2,162.
In a research note, BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman cited Brocade's forecast for a sequential revenue gain of 4% to 5%, "which is below normal seasonal patterns, and comments made at analyst day." See story on Brocade's results.
Meanwhile, shares of Netflix Inc.
lost 1.8% after the company was downgraded to underperform by Wedbush Morgan. See story on Netflix downgrade.
The tech sector got a boost from Analog Devices Inc.
shares of which gained more than 6% after the chip maker reported results that exceeded Wall Street's expectations. See story on ADI's results.
On Tuesday, Broadpoint AmTech analyst Doug Freedman upgraded the company's rating to buy from neutral, citing "a strong product pipeline on an ongoing Industrial recovery and a continued commitment to expense management."
But those gains weren't enough to prevent the sector from sliding, as the Morgan Stanley High Tech 35 Index
lost 0.6%, while the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index
lost 1.8% in what one analyst speculated was a wave of profit-taking, following the Silicon Valley giant's upbeat results. Late Monday, the Silicon Valley giant reported a higher quarterly profit, despite a dip in sales. See story on H-P's results.
Other major tech players were in negative territory, including Oracle Corp.
and Cisco Systems Inc.


We report two kinds of compact and efficient diode-end-pumped TEM00 lasers with output power > 25 W at ≈ 50 W of incident pump power. One laser consists of a single 0.3 at. % Nd:YVO4 crystal in a V-type cavity, the other laser includes two 0.5 at. % Nd:YVO4 crystals in a linear cavity. Experimental results show that lowering Nd3+ concentration can be beneficial in extending the fracture-limited pump power but it also increases the sensitivity of the pump wavelength due to the overlapping efficiency.


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Ngugi wa Thiong'o, who famously made the decision in the 1970s to henceforth only produce his creative work in his native Gikuyu, rather than in English, authors the foreword to Listening to Ourselves: A Multilingual Anthology of African Philosophy
(SUNY Press, 2013), which he calls a "historic intervention in the debates about African philosophy." The collection offers a balanced representation, along an east-west axis, of the continent, with essays in Luo, Gikuyu, Amharic, Igbo, Akan (also known as Twi), and Wolof. The dual-language format allows readers to see the text (including Ethiopic script) as written by the authors, with the English translation on the facing page. In this engaging interview, Chike Jeffers
, editor of Listening to Ourselves,
describes the genesis of the anthology and the project's import for the expression and dissemination of African thought, going forward.


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The point at which Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez decided that London should serve as a model for services and governance in Caracas was not immediately apparent. He came in May, visited City Hall amid much controversy and fanfare, and was soon gone.
But the result of his visit is likely to be an extraordinary deal struck with London Mayor Ken Livingstone that would see Caracas benefit from the capital's expertise in policing, tourism, transport, housing and waste disposal.
London, meanwhile, would gain the most obvious asset the Venezuelans have to give: cheap oil. Possibly more than a million barrels of the stuff.
South American diesel would be supplied by Venezuela -- the world's fifth-largest oil exporter -- as fuel for some of the capital's 8,000 buses, particularly those services most utilized by the poor.
The exchange arises from the high-profile offer Chavez made to London during his visit to City Hall in May. Since then officials have been meeting in London and Caracas to bring the barter deal about.
On Tuesday Livingstone confirmed that the agreement was in the making, and finer details were being thrashed out.
"We have poor people in London. We are the richest city in Europe and yet we have the disgrace of child poverty," he said. "They have a vast population living in slums, and we have a lot of experience in terms of housing policy and all the things we know about how to take a city and make it function."
But opponents are unconvinced. Angie Bray, the leader of London's Tories, dismissed the scheme as a "propaganda fest."
She said: "Ken and the president of Venezuela should be ashamed of themselves for even contemplating such a proposal. I'm sure the Venezuelans who struggle below the poverty line, many of them critically so, would be shocked at the cynical siphoning off of their main asset to provide one of the world's most prosperous cities with cheap oil."


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Although inventory has been improving modestly in the Bay Area over the past couple of months, it is still insufficient to meet demand, causing most homes in the San Francisco metropolitan area to sell for premiums this summer.
Home Sales Volume & Inventory Conditions
Stubbornly low supply conditions did not improve in California or the Bay Area on an annual basis in November, pushing prices up by double-digit percentage points in six local counties.
The number of homes for sale declined statewide and in every Bay Area county from one year earlier -- particularly entry-level properties -- keeping prices at a 10-year high.
Pending home sales activity continued to decline in both California and the Bay Area last month, with tight inventory conditions once again the culprit.
April 20, 2017 • Posted in Home Sales Volume & Inventory Conditions
After a particularly rainy January and February, Bay Area home sales jumped in March as the region dried out a bit, although low inventory and the consequent affordability conditions are likely to stifle activity as the year progresses.
March 23, 2017 • Posted in Home Sales Volume & Inventory Conditions
Pending home sales dropped statewide and in the Bay Area in February due to an all-too-familiar culprit: extremely tight inventory.
Pacific Union Chief Economist Selma Hepp examines January home sales volume activity and inventory across the Bay Area and finds noticeable differences between individual markets.
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In the next couple of weeks, OnePlus will be officially taking the wraps off its upcoming OnePlus 7 handsets. Yes, handsets as in plural, because if you haven’t heard by now, the company is expected to launch two versions this year – the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro. Thanks to a tweet by Ishan Agarwal, we have a much clearer idea of what to expect.
According to the renders (and as per the rumors), the OnePlus 7 Pro will feature a triple camera setup on the back. This will be the first time that OnePlus will be adopting a triple camera design, and this was probably done in response to other handset makers such as Samsung and Huawei. Heck, even Apple is rumored to adopt a similar design for this year’s iPhone.
The renders also confirm that the phone will not feature a notch. This is because earlier rumors have suggested that the phone could have a popup camera design, so love it or hate it, this render seem to corroborate those claims. Other than that, Agarwal’s tweet also reveals that the phone will be available in a Nebula Blue or Mirror Grey finish.
There also does not appear to be a fingerprint sensor on the exterior of the phone because the handset is said to be adopting an in-display sensor. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau had also previously revealed that the company is spending a lot of resources in the display of the phone with a 90Hz refresh rate.


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This fresh and original field guide, from veteran surfcaster Cameron Wright, offers valuable techniques that will develop any fisherman into a more confident saltwater angler. From rigs and tackle to baits and lures, this comprehensive companion has advice for surfcasters of every skill level. With preferential attention to the Carolina coasts, The Southern Surfcaster identifies fish indigenous to these waters, examines beach and weather conditions and explores some of the rich heritage that has helped define the southern Atlantic as the country’s most historic seaboard. And as always, events at Park Road Books are free and open to the public.


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Parkmerced, San Francisco
Parkmerced is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, designed by architects Leonard Schultze and Thomas Dolliver Church in the early 1940s. Parkmerced is the second-largest single-owner neighborhood of apartment blocks west of the Mississippi River after Park La Brea in Los Angeles. It was a planned neighborhood of high-rise apartment towers and low-rise garden apartments in southwestern San Francisco for middle-income tenants. It contains 3,221 residences (after sale of five blocks to San Francisco State University (SFSU)) and over 9,000 residents, and is one of four remaining privately owned large-scale garden apartment complexes in the United States. The complex is located south of SFSU, west of 19th Avenue, and east of Lake Merced and the Harding Park Golf Club. The far western boundary of the neighborhood extends to Lake Merced Boulevard, and the neighborhood is popular with students and faculty at San Francisco State University because of its proximity. The property was purchased in October 2005 for approximately $687,000,000 by a joint venture between Stellar Management and Rockpoint Group from a JP Morgan Chase and Carmel Partners joint venture entity.
Design and history
The apartment towers were designed by Leonard Schultze and Associates, the post-War successor firm to Schultze and Weaver, in partnership with prominent landscape architect Thomas Dolliver Church. The development was built by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, after their success with the Parkchester development in New York City. Development started in the 1939, but was slowed due to World War II. The first tenants moved into the Font Boulevard buildings in early 1944. The development was completed in the early 1950s and was a first home to many military families returning from the Second World War and the Korean War. Metropolitan Life has built similar apartment blocks in other large cities, including Park La Brea in Los Angeles, Parkfairfax in Virginia, and Riverton Houses, Parkchester, and Stuyvesant Town—Peter Cooper Village in Manhattan to name a few. Parkmerced’s unusual pie-shaped blocks were designed by its architect, Leonard Schultze, and shares many features with his Park La Brea design. Schultze worked closely with landscape architect Thomas Dolliver Church, who often collaborated with cutting-edge, Modern architects, to refine the plan for Parkmerced. Church developed a unifying concept for the landscaping of each individually designed and graded garden courtyard, the different street types, open spaces such as Robert Pender Park in Juan Bautista Circle [dedicated May 3, 2009], the Meadow and the recreation area, aided by office intern Robert Royston.
Metlife owned and carefully maintained the property until early 1970s, when it sold it to Leona Helmsley and the property began to deteriorate. There were a succession of owners and management companies beginning in the late 1990s. The commercial areas of the development were sold off to investors, and other parts sold to the California State University system for San Francisco State University. As of 2008, 116 of the original 150 acres (0.61 km2) are owned and maintained by a single investor, who purchased the property for $687 million and has committed $110 million in upgrades. During the early 2000s (decade) the property was marketed as The Villas Parkmerced, however, as of 2009, signage and advertisements have returned to the original Parkmerced name.
Bus service through Parkmerced primarily is provided by the San Francisco Municipal Railway 57 Parkmerced route. Additionally, the 18, 28, 28R and 29 bus routes, as well as the Muni Metro M Ocean View light-rail line, operate along nearby 19th Avenue, and 18 46th Avenue bus line runs on Lake Merced Boulevard.
Ongoing construction and development plans
Parkmerced is in the middle of reconstruction. Current projects include replacing old elevators, remodeling entrances to the towers, applying wooden window frames and miscellaneous detailing to the garden townhomes, modifying landscaping, providing new mailbox units, as well as painting the outsides of all the buildings through 2009. Parkmerced acquired their own Saturday morning Farmer's Market, which takes place on the western meadow of the neighborhood. As of at least August 15, 2011, this farmer's market has moved to Serramonte Center in Daly City.
Along with aesthetic changes being made to the public spaces in the neighborhood, vacant garden and tower apartments are also seeing heavy renovations. These include new stainless steel appliances, granite marble counter tops, laminate flooring, and wooden cabinets. An emphasis by the development team is on the sustainability.
The owners and managers of the various parts of Parkmerced recently proposed a major redevelopment, which would involve phased demolishing of the deteriorating garden apartments in favor of higher density replacements, and reconfiguring some streets. In May 2011, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 6-5 to approve this redevelopment plan, including the replacement of virtually all of the low-rise garden apartment units with new mid-rise structures. In addition, the plan calls for preserving the rent-controlled status of tenants who are relocated, and it also involves construction of several hundred new units, some of which will be rentals, while others will be made available for sale. Plans also calls for retail, grocery store, performance center, and the re-routing of the M Oceanview metro line into Parkmerced.
The complex was the subject of significant controversy over the policies of a previous owner regarding rent control and deceptive pricing. Apartments were alleged to have been offered at low prices because of a significant discount offered at lease signing. Upon expiration of the initial lease, rents could be raised by the maximum percentage allowed under San Francisco rent control laws, but calculating from the initial, not discounted, rent, leading in some cases to rental increases of 28%. The complex was sued in a class action lawsuit that was settled out of court. The current owners Parkmerced Investors, LLC, were not sued over this issue.
- Cooperative Village
- Co-op City
- Mitchell Lama
- Parkchester, Bronx
- Parkfairfax, Virginia
- Park La Brea, Los Angeles, California
- Penn South
- Riverton Houses
- Rochdale Village, Queens
- Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village
- Aaron Goodman. "Parkmerced, San Francisco, California: "A City Within a City"- A modern landscape and urban planning masterpiece at risk". Cultural Landscape Foundation (web.archive.org). Archived from the original on June 28, 2007.
- "Mr. Hartman's Neighborhood". Modern Luxury Magazine. May 2010. Modern Luxury Magazine
- "Parkmerced Vision Plan Project Page". Archived from the original on 2010-04-28.
- Steve Ginsburg (March 24, 2006). Residential sale: Stonestown and the Villas Parkmerced. San Francisco Business Times
- J.K. Dineen (July 27, 2007). Parkmerced tries ‘domination’ to gain visibility. San Francisco Business Times
- J.K. Dineen (December 21, 2007) Huge Housing plan to add 5,700 units. San Francisco Business Times
- John King (January 15, 2008) I just want to say one word to you: sustainability. SFGate.com
- James Temple (January 21, 2008) Grand Vision for S.F.’s Parkmerced. San Francisco Business Times
- The Parkmerced official website
- The Parkmerced development official website
- Parkmerced's SF/Bay Area Podcast featuring bands from around the area
- The Parkmerced Residents' Organization (The PRO) website
- Historical overview of Parkmerced from OutsideLands.org

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"You can walk on the grounds and feel the history of the place," he said.
And he's looking forward to playing in what he expects will be a lively atmosphere.
"It'll be very similar to college tennis, like my time at UGA," he said.
Isner said he has played his best tennis this year in team situations like the Davis Cup. He kick-started the year in February with a victory over Roger Federer, the No. 1-ranked player in the world, in the Davis Cup. That win catapulted Isner into what has become one of his best seasons, with wins over Novak Djokovic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (also in the Davis Cup) and last week's tournament title at Newport, R.I.
"I thought, if I can beat a guy like that [Federer] in front of his home country and 10,000 fans who didn't want me to win, then I can give a lot of people a run for their money," he said.
He hopes to continue that success in London. He and Roddick have never played doubles together and they won't do so this week at the BB&T. Isner said they are focusing on the singles matches this week. Isner has reached the last two finals in Atlanta, losing both to Mardy Fish.
Once they get to London, Isner said he and Roddick will have some limited practice. Their plan is to hold serve and put a lot of returns in play.
"We are going to be a tough team to beat, for sure," he said.


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Martha Stewart, an American businesswoman, author, and television personality, has left an indelible mark on the world through her multifaceted career and entrepreneurial ventures. With her lifestyle brand encompassing magazines, cookbooks, home goods, and the popular Martha Stewart Everyday products, she has amassed a significant net worth of $400 million. This article delves into Martha Stewart net worth, her life and accomplishments, exploring her early days, the highs and lows of her career, and her enduring legacy as a philanthropist.
Early Life and Career
Martha Stewart was born on August 3, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She exhibited remarkable intelligence and a drive for success from an early age. After completing her education at Barnard College in 1963, where she earned a degree in chemical engineering, Stewart embarked on a career as a stockbroker.
In 1976, Stewart decided to follow her passion for cooking and entertaining by establishing her own catering company, Martha Stewart Living. Her keen eye for detail, exceptional culinary skills, and business acumen soon catapulted her to success. As her reputation grew, Stewart began writing cookbooks and hosting television shows, captivating audiences with her expertise and elegant style.
Martha Stewart Net Worth
Martha Stewart is a renowned American businesswoman, author, and television personality, known for her expertise in home improvement, cooking, and entertaining. With a career spanning several decades, Stewart has amassed a substantial net worth through her various ventures and media presence. Here are some key points about Martha Stewart net worth:
- Impressive net worth: Martha Stewart net worth is around $400 million.
- Successful media empire: Stewart built her empire through her lifestyle brand, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. The company encompasses numerous media platforms, including television shows, magazines, books, and merchandise, contributing significantly to her wealth.
- Entrepreneurial ventures: In addition to her media endeavors, Stewart has ventured into various business ventures. She has launched her own line of home goods, furniture, and kitchenware, which have been successful and added to her net worth.
- Publishing success: Stewart has authored numerous bestselling books, focusing on topics such as cooking, home decoration, and crafts. The success of her publications has not only earned her significant royalties but has also established her as an authority in the lifestyle space.
- Endorsements and partnerships: Stewart has collaborated with several companies, endorsing their products and services. These lucrative partnerships have further boosted her net worth.
The Formation of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
In 1999, Stewart established Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., as a public company, further expanding her brand and solidifying her position as a leading authority in the world of lifestyle and homemaking. The company became a platform for a diverse range of ventures, including the highly acclaimed Martha Stewart Living magazine, Martha Stewart Living Radio, and Martha Stewart Living TV.
Stewart’s empire continued to flourish as she introduced a multitude of product lines under the Martha Stewart brand. From Martha Stewart Everyday products to Martha Stewart Weddings, Martha Stewart Crafts, Martha Stewart Cookies, Martha Stewart Wine, and Martha Stewart Kids, her brand became synonymous with quality and sophistication.
Insider Trading Scandal
Despite her numerous accomplishments, Martha Stewart faced a significant setback in 2002. She was embroiled in an insider trading scandal that would test her resilience and character. Stewart was found guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements related to the sale of ImClone Systems stock. As a result, she was sentenced to five months in prison and two years of probation.
The scandal tarnished Stewart’s reputation and led to a decline in her business ventures. However, her unwavering determination and entrepreneurial spirit enabled her to rebuild her empire upon her release. Stewart emerged from the scandal with a newfound perspective and an even stronger resolve to succeed.
Today: A Resilient Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
In the present day, Martha Stewart’s name is synonymous with success and refinement. Despite the challenges she faced, she remains actively involved in her business ventures and continues to inspire audiences through her television appearances and media presence. Moreover, Stewart has embraced philanthropy, generously contributing millions of dollars to various charitable causes.
Martha Stewart’s Multi-Faceted Ventures
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Martha Stewart’s most prominent business venture is Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., which she founded in 1999. As a public company, it serves as the umbrella organization for a diverse range of media and lifestyle enterprises.
Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Martha Stewart Living magazine, a staple in the world of homemaking and lifestyle publications, showcases Stewart’s expertise and creative vision. Filled with insightful articles, delicious recipes, and captivating visuals, the magazine continues to inspire countless readers.
Martha Stewart Living Radio
As part of her multimedia empire, Stewart launched Martha Stewart Living Radio, providing a platform for discussions on various lifestyle topics.
The radio channel featured expert guests, informative segments, and practical advice to empower listeners in their daily lives.
Martha Stewart Living TV
Martha Stewart Living TV, another cornerstone of Stewart’s multimedia ventures, offers viewers a glimpse into the world of elegant living and homemaking. Through captivating television shows, she shares her insights, demonstrating how to transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones.
Expanding Product Lines
Stewart’s brand encompasses an extensive range of products that cater to different aspects of everyday life. The Martha Stewart Everyday product line offers high-quality home goods, while Martha Stewart Weddings provides couples with inspiration for their special day. Martha Stewart Crafts equips enthusiasts with the tools and materials to unleash their creativity, and Martha Stewart Cookies tantalize taste buds with their delectable flavors. Furthermore, Martha Stewart Wine offers a curated selection of fine wines, and Martha Stewart Kids provides educational and entertaining resources for children.
Martha Stewart’s influence extends to the realm of literature, with her books becoming bestsellers. Her publications cover a wide array of topics, including cooking, home decor, gardening, and entertaining. Through her writing, Stewart imparts her wisdom and expertise, guiding readers in creating beautiful and harmonious spaces.
Television Appearances and Speaking Engagements
Stewart’s captivating television appearances have further solidified her position as a respected authority in the world of lifestyle and homemaking. Her engaging personality and wealth of knowledge have made her a sought-after guest on numerous talk shows, where she shares her insights and experiences.
Additionally, Stewart’s speaking engagements allow her to connect with audiences on a personal level. She imparts valuable advice and inspires others to embrace their passions, pursue their dreams, and overcome obstacles.
Martha Stewart’s Enduring Legacy
Martha Stewart’s legacy is a testament to her entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. She has navigated through triumphs and tribulations, leaving an indelible mark on the business world. Despite the controversy surrounding her insider trading scandal, Stewart’s ability to rebuild her empire and regain her standing is a testament to her strength and determination.
Beyond her business accomplishments, Stewart’s philanthropic endeavors are an integral part of her legacy. Her significant contributions to various charities have positively impacted countless lives. By leveraging her success and wealth, she has exemplified the importance of giving back and making a difference in the world.
Martha Stewart’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming an iconic figure in the world of business and homemaking is truly inspiring. Her innovative ventures, entrepreneurial acumen, and relentless pursuit of excellence have cemented her status as a household name. While her career has been marred by a high-profile scandal, Stewart’s ability to rise above adversity and rebuild her empire serves as a testament to her resilience.
As Martha Stewart continues to shape the world through her brand and philanthropy, her story remains a beacon of hope and determination for aspiring entrepreneurs. Through her multifaceted accomplishments, she has proven that with passion, perseverance, and unwavering dedication, success can be attained even in the face of adversity.
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By Matt Daus
Editor’s note: This article is part of Matt Daus’ article in the February 2021 issue entitled Buy, Sell, Retire? Weighing Your Post-Pandemic Options. Daus discusses the pathways available to transportation operators now and in the future as the virus continues to stymie travel and transportation.
Bankruptcy is a viable option for those that just don’t see any other way through, and it doesn’t necessarily mean closing the doors (although that’s a possibility, too). There are two primary types of business bankruptcy cases: Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 11 (reorganization). Within Chapter 11 there are a number of subcategories, including new Subchapter V, which includes game-changer benefits for small business debtors.
Liquidation: Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code
Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code provides for the orderly and equitable liquidation and distribution of non-exempt assets of the debtor. In exchange, an “individual” debtor will receive a discharge. Corporations and partnerships, which are not individuals under the Bankruptcy Code, do not receive discharges under Chapter 7. Instead, the corporate shell is left with debts, but no assets. A corporation seeking a discharge must file Chapter 11 and confirm a Chapter 11 plan.
At the commencement of a Chapter 7 case, a “panel” trustee is appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee to serve as Chapter 7 trustee of the debtor’s bankruptcy estate. Pursuant to Section 704 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Chapter 7 trustee takes over full control of the debtor’s assets and is charged with collecting the property of the debtor’s estate and closing such estate as expeditiously as is compatible with the best interests of the parties in interest. Where the debtor is a business entity, the trustee may seek authorization of the court to temporarily operate the debtor’s business if it would be in the best interest of the estate.
Reorganization: Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
The purpose of Chapter 11 is to permit the debtor to continue to operate while it reorganizes its business and capital structure pursuant to a court-approved plan of reorganization. The Chapter 11 debtor is known as a “debtor in possession” because, unlike in a Chapter 7 case, the debtor remains in possession of the estate assets. Chapter 11 can also be used when management seeks to conduct an orderly liquidation of the debtor’s business, including a sale of substantially all of the debtor’s assets under a Chapter 11 plan or a sale outside of a plan pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, because it avoids the appointment of a panel trustee and the “fire sale” climate. Whether used for a reorganization or a liquidation, Chapter 11 is a valuable tool that allows a debtor to preserve its business and thereby maximize value for all creditors. A highlight of some of the key provisions of Chapter 11 is below.
Procedural Overview of Chapter 11 Proceedings
The goal of a Chapter 11 case is the consensual confirmation of a plan of reorganization or plan of liquidation. As discussed in further detail below, Chapter 11 plans must satisfy the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code to be approved or confirmed. After the plan is confirmed, the debtor is required to make plan payments or distributions and is bound by the plan’s provisions. The confirmed plan creates new contractual rights and can create, replace, or supersede pre-bankruptcy contractual rights. Both prepetition and post-petition creditor claims are satisfied as set forth in the plan, and upon consummation, the debtor receives a discharge of any debt that arose before the date of confirmation. However, confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan does not discharge the debtor if the plan is a liquidation plan.
Under Chapter 11, the debtor is authorized to and generally continues to operate the business in the ordinary course without bankruptcy court approval. Pursuant to Section 1104 of the Bankruptcy Code, on the request of a party in interest, the court shall appoint a Chapter 11 trustee for cause, including fraud, dishonesty, incompetence, or gross mismanagement, either before or after the bankruptcy filing, or where appointment of a trustee is in the best interest of the parties in interest. Generally, courts will not appoint a Chapter 11 trustee absent a showing of fraud or gross mismanagement.
Key Benefits of Chapter 11
The Automatic Stay: Debtors file for bankruptcy protection for myriad reasons, but a principal reason is that the filing provides the debtor with immediate protection from a wide variety of efforts to collect on debts that arose before the bankruptcy petition was filed. Pursuant to Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition (as well as petitions under certain other chapters of the Bankruptcy Code) operates as a stay, applicable to all entities, of a wide range of acts to collect on debts that arose before the bankruptcy petition was filed. The automatic stay is intended to provide a debtor with a breathing spell during its bankruptcy case. If a creditor violates the automatic stay, a bankruptcy court may hold the creditor in contempt of court and award the debtor compensatory damages. In addition, where the violation is willful, the bankruptcy court may award punitive damages.
Sale-Related Provisions: Although a debtor is authorized to operate its business, it may not sell, use, or lease property of the estate outside of the ordinary course of business without court approval. A sale of assets outside the ordinary course of business, including a sale of substantially all of a debtor’s assets, may be approved as part of a Chapter 11 plan under Section 1123 of the Bankruptcy Code or prior to a plan under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. When assets are sold in bankruptcy, the assets are typically sold free and clear of all liens, claims, and interests with any liens and interests attaching to the proceeds of the sale with the same priority they had at the time of the sale.
Advantages of Effectuating a Sale: There are a number of key advantages to effectuating a sale through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, which includes:
- There is a reduced risk of later challenges, including a fraudulent conveyance.
- This form of sale is favored by directors who have no financial stake in the game.
- Assets can generally be sold free and clear of liens, claims, and encumbrances (including successor liability claims) and over objections by shareholders and creditors.
- Executory contracts in default can be cured, assumed, and assigned, even if the contract provides otherwise—although there are exceptions, such as certain intellectual property contracts.
- Executory contracts can be rejected—provides ability for purchasers to cherry-pick which contracts they want to acquire.
- There can be avoidance of transfer taxes if sold through a plan, which can be a significant benefit, especially where real estate is involved.
Small Business Debtors: Subchapter V
Special rules also apply with respect to small business debtors. As of February 20, 2020, newly enacted Subchapter V of Chapter 11 became effective. Subchapter V modifies certain longstanding provisions of Chapter 11 with respect to certain small business bankruptcy cases. The recently enacted rules applicable to small business debtors are very favorable to a debtor and debtors will try to find ways for the small business bankruptcy rules to be made applicable to them. Subchapter V currently applies to debtors with aggregate non-contingent liquidated secured and unsecured debts not more than a specified threshold. Prior to the CARES Act, the threshold was approximately $2.7 million (excluding debts owed to insiders and affiliates), which increased the threshold to $7.5 million. However, this increased threshold for the amount of debt to qualify for Subchapter V is scheduled to revert back to $2.7 million on March 27, 2021, absent an extension by Congress. In reviewing the Biden administration’s legislative priorities and proposals, an extension of the March 27 deadline before the higher threshold terminates is unlikely. Therefore, eligible financially distressed businesses should give serious consideration to taking advantage of the new law before the program reverts back to the lower threshold.
Differences Between Subchapter V and Traditional Chapter 11
Subchapter V of Chapter 11 provides numerous advantages when compared to a traditional Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, including:
- The trustee will typically appoint a small business trustee, and there will be no creditors’ committee, which is more direct and avoids the costs of a creditors’ committee.
- In most cases, under Subchapter V, the debtor transportation company will continue to manage the business operations.
- In a Subchapter V case, the “absolute priority rule” does not apply, which generally requires that creditors be paid in the order of their priority. Instead, Subchapter V allows equityholders to retain their equity even if unsecured creditors have not been paid in full.
- There is no obligation to use excess post-bankruptcy petition income for 3-5 years to fund plan payments to creditors if fully consensual.
- There is no obligation to employ and pay fees of Subchapter V trustee to make plan payments if fully consensual.
- Administrative claims can be paid over time rather than all at once upon plan confirmation, as is the case in a traditional Chapter 11 case. This change will be of particular benefit to any transportation company-debtor with significant administrative claims.
- There also may be a greater ability to pay contract and lease cure costs over time in connection with a contract and lease assumption.
Procedural Benefits: Several procedural differences/benefits of Subchapter V over traditional Chapter 11 include:
- There is no obligation to file a separate disclosure statement in connection with the Chapter 11 plan, which saves time and costs.
- The debtor retains exclusive ability to file and confirm a Chapter 11 plan and creditors have no ability to strip the debtor of that right. In a traditional Chapter 11, the debtor retains the exclusive right to file a plan for only a limited timeframe and other parties can attempt to shorten that timeframe.
- The trustee is accountable for all property received, will examine proofs of claim, controls plan distributions if nonconsensual plan, and has a fee equal to 5 percent of receipts.
- Unsecured creditors’ committees will be very rare in Subchapter V cases. The committee can result in considerable cost savings given that a debtor typically pays for all of the fees and expenses of the committee’s professionals, including attorneys and financial advisors.
Strategic Advantages: Subchapter V strategic considerations for a debtor include:
- The ability to pay down debt prior to a filing to become eligible for Subchapter V.
- The transportation company-debtor may spin off certain assets/liabilities into a separate legal entity in order to make one or both entities eligible for Subchapter V.
- There is a greater opportunity to propose a sale of all assets to a favored party without a bidding process or creditor consent. Traditional Chapter 11 limits the ability of a debtor to do so under a Chapter 11 plan because (1) creditors can seek to terminate plan exclusivity and submit a completing plan, and (2) at least one impaired creditor class must approve the plan even when it is a “cram down” plan.
Given the numerous substantive, procedural and strategic benefits that a Subchapter V bankruptcy case provides when compared to a traditional Chapter 11 case, transportation operators that are facing insurmountable debts may want to consider the Subchapter V option now since the more generous provisions under the CARES Act that increases the debt limit to $7.5 million will expire—absent action by the Biden administration and Congress—on March 27, 2021.
Matt Daus is a partner with the law firm Windels Marx, president of IATR, and a leading authority on ridesharing apps. He can be reached at email@example.com.

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Northern Bobwhite Quail Management in Tennessee
The Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) is the state game bird of Tennessee and an important part of the state’s landscape and heritage. Northern Bobwhite populations have declined dramatically range-wide since the 1950s, primarily due to landscape-scale habitat conversion and loss.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) collaborates with a myriad of partners to foster robust, self-sustaining Northern Bobwhite populations by enhancing existing and developing new habitats across the state.
The vision of this plan is to rebuild, manage, and monitor Northern Bobwhite populations in suitable habitats while partnering with stakeholders and continuously evaluating conservation efforts with an adaptive management approach. Read more in our Northern Bobwhite Management in Tennessee 2021-2026, A Strategic Plan for Northern Bobwhites in Tennessee
Quail Management Plan Update - TN WildCast 224
The northern bobwhite quail is Tennessee’s state game bird and historically was a prominent game bird across the southeastern United States. Unfortunately, due to the large-scale loss of farmland, changes in agriculture, and increases in forest land, quail habitat has been reduced or eliminated. As a result, the northern bobwhite population in the U.S. has been on a decline.
The TWRA has designated five of its wildlife management areas (WMAs) to serve as anchors within a quail focal area (see map below.) They are Wolf River WMA (Fayette County), Bark Camp Barrens WMA (Coffee County), Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness WMA (White County), Kyker Bottoms WMA, and Lick Creek Bottoms WMA (Greene County).
The anchor areas act as reserves where wildlife management efforts are focused on maximizing ideal habitat and conditions to foster healthy quail populations. As the quail population increases, it should expand out into the surrounding focus area if suitable habitat exists. The focal area is comprised of private and other public lands that have the potential to provide suitable quail habitat. The Wolf River WMA is a focal area for the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative, a multistate initiative of 22 states that are working to increase quail numbers. learn more on the website here: https://nbgi.org/
Landowners interested in improving their lands for quail should contact their local TWRA or Quail Forever Habitat Biologist. These biologists will meet with landowners or property managers and develop a habitat management plan at no charge and provide other advice, such as programs that can provide financial assistance for creating and managing wildlife habitats.


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Classic rockers, hip-hop artists, or country crooners; who rocks your local music scene?
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"... no matter how many Fantastiques you have in your collection, this is one you should not be without ..."
Jerry Dubbins - Fanfare - March/April 2013
Recording of the Month
"...anyone buying this CD will be buying it for the Symphonie Fantastique. This is a natural, sophisticated, glowing performance captured in the finest sound I’ve ever heard given to the work. It’s one of the best versions now available and at bargain price it must not be overlooked. I struggle to think of a version that offers better playing. An absolute winner."
John Whitmore - MusicWeb-International.com - January 2013
"...this is quite simply one of the best performances of the Symphonic fantastique on disc. The orchestral playing is always precise, clear, perfectly balanced…The trombone pedals and the bass drum in the March to the scaffold are right in-your-face as Berlioz clearly intended—and we get all the repeats he wanted. The harps in the Ball scene sparkle and glitter and the notorious wind glissandi at the beginning of the last movement ... smear their way across the page as the composer asks.The disc opens with a brisk performance of the overture The corsair…very precise string playing in the difficult opening flourishes ... The recording is clean, natural and enables us to hear everything."
Paul Corfield Godfrey - MusicWeb-International.com - October 2012
"...A spirited Le corsaire leads off this impressive Berlioz collection from Lyon, an admirable debut disc from the excellent Orchestre National of that city and its recently appointed music director, Leonard Slatkin. From the get-go, Slatkin leads a performance of this overture that mixes discipline, spontaneity, tenderness and drive, with detail and expression never compromised; the coda is a fine blaze of sound captured in what appears to be a spacious, warm and vivid concert hall. As well as French polish, the timbres that radiate from the Lyon musicians are welcome for being recognisable in geographical terms: Slatkin has always encouraged orchestras to sport their national identities..."
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New research suggests sugary beverages can lead to weight gain in young children.
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Sugary drinks are starting to affect kids as young as five years old. New research from the University of Virginia shows young children who drink soda, sports drinks, and juices every day are more likely to be obese than those who have them less often. Scientists say even though sugary beverages are a small percentage of the calories children consume, it still contributes to weight gain over time.
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P3B345: Beyond Screening: Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism in Pediatric Primary Care
Sunday, October 22, 2023
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM US EDT
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A
Background: Screening for developmental deviations in early childhood is a primary function of pediatric primary care. Routine screening for autism has significantly improved the identification of young children at risk for autism. However significant delay in second level diagnostic evaluation of these children hampers confirmation of the diagnosis needed for access to early interventions. This delay deprives children and families from starting the interventions during the short window of maximum brain plasticity when interventions are most effective. Currently, the average delay from initial concern to the diagnosis of ASD is 2 years. This delay is significantly longer for minority and underserved children. A shortage of providers with the skills to diagnose ASD is the major contributor to the observed diagnostic delay.
Methods: In this paper, we describe the results of implementation of an autism diagnostic program in the pediatric primary care setting. In this program, a primary care pediatrician trained in administration of the ADOS-2 performed the diagnostic evaluation and coordinated access to medical and educational services using resources that are commonly available in the primary care medical home.
Results: From April 2021-May 2022, 20 children underwent evaluation, 18 received the diagnosis of ASD. Eight children/families participated in a retrospective cross-sectional study of this program. The median age at diagnosis was 32 months compared to 49 months documented by the 2023 CDC data. Median time from referral to diagnosis was 1.3 months compared to 6-12 months from historic data. Average parent satisfaction score was 4.2 on a 5-point Likert scale, indicating high satisfaction with the process.
Conclusion: We conclude that the primary care setting offers the opportunity to improve access to second level diagnostic evaluation for autism for young children and can decrease the time from referral to diagnosis while delivering an excellent family experience.


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Tooth Loss and Your Health
Missing Teeth Can Damage Your Overall Health
Did you know that your oral health and your overall health are closely connected? Conditions that damage your smile, such as tooth loss and gum disease, will adversely affect systems throughout your body. In fact, the more teeth a person is missing, the more likely they are to have additional health issues.
A dental implant is the only smile restoration that helps preserve your smile by promoting jawbone growth and preventing your remaining teeth from shifting around. This protects you from many of the negative consequences of tooth loss that can damage your health.
Learn more about how missing teeth can affect your health and how replacing them with dental implants can help.
If You’re Missing a Tooth, You’re Not Alone
Millions of Americans live with tooth loss and the negative health consequences associated with it. In fact, the American College of Prosthodontics reports that more than one in every two people are missing at least one tooth and over 40 million Americans are toothless.
Not only does having missing teeth make you self conscious and less likely to smile, it can damage your health in many ways. Even if you’re missing just one tooth, your chewing ability can become compromised, making it difficult to eat all of the nutrient-rich foods necessary for good health. Having one or more missing teeth can also put you at a higher risk for oral infections, including gum disease.
Tooth Loss and Gum Disease
Gum disease is a serious bacterial infection that threatens both your smile and the rest of your body. Symptoms of gum disease include sensitive gums, bleeding gums, and bad breath. If you notice any of these symptoms, contact Dr. Taylor right away so you can get the right treatment. The sooner we begin to treat your gum disease, the better.
If gum disease is not treated by a dentist, it will eventually cause your teeth to become loose and fall out. Once a patient loses a tooth due to gum disease, their remaining teeth will begin to shift our of place. This irritates the gums and accelerates the negative effects of gum disease, leading to the loss of even more teeth.
How Gum Disease Affects Your Overall Health
Unfortunately, gum disease doesn’t just hurt your smile. It causes damage to organs throughout the body. That’s because gum disease results in swelling of the blood vessels which allows the bacteria to spread to other regions.
Researchers have discovered links between gum disease and serious medical issues, including strokes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, osteoporosis, premature births, and diabetes. It’s crucial to prevent gum disease in order to protect your health.
How You Can Prevent Gum Disease
The bacteria that cause gum disease feed on plaque, tartar, and food particles in your mouth. The best way to prevent gum disease is to practice effective oral hygiene. That means brushing and flossing daily and visiting Dr. Taylor for regular checkups.
How Dental Implants Protect Your Health
Unlike other smile restorations, dental implants actively prevent conditions that can damage your smile. For example, when you lose a tooth, your jawbone immediately begins to deteriorate around the socket of the missing tooth. This occurs because the bone is no longer being stimulated by the motion related to chewing.
The destruction of the jawbone associated with tooth loss is referred to as resorption. Dental implants provide the necessary stimulation to prevent resorption and keep your jawbone strong.
Dental implants also protect your smile by holding your remaining teeth in place. If your missing teeth aren’t replaced, the surrounding will begin to shift around, and this can damage the teeth and gums. It also leaves spaces where dangerous bacteria can get trapped, causing tooth decay and gum disease.

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Modern Log Cabin Hidden in a Stack of Wood Read more: Prefab Contemporary Log Studio | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
Garden Shed Design Ideas
Rooftop garden on a shipping container. Would be a fantastic home office or playroom at the edge of the backyard.
Longhirst garden office
Tiny, tiny, tiny houses | The Wallflower | an SFGate.com blog- I LOVE THIS ONE. This is what I want for my fake patio in the back yard but without path.
Chicfinds garden studios and summer houses | ChicFinds
Folding doors, softer colour exterior
Home-Dzine - A garden shed, hut or wendy house becomes a beautiful and practical garden room
Modern cottage exterior < Great ideas for backyard sheds, cottages, workspaces, and retreats - Sunset.com This house is a pre fab designed by a San Francisco firm, Modern Cabana. use the link to visit Sunset magazines collection of cottages and sheds.
The very chic Qube garden office, constructed in red cedar, with insulated plasterboard panels and fold-back aluminium doors. Prices from £20,000 to £70,000. www.theqube.co.uk; 01604 785786
5 Meter Camping Pod, Glamping Pod, Garden office, Shepherds hut, Business space | eBay
Contemporary Garden Studios | Eco Outdoor Studios - Ecospace Studios
A practical and stylish Walton's Summerhouse! It features a storage shed and foldable front windows. #summerhouse
Pod Space is a new garden office company - with a rather nice web site - set up by architecturally trained designer Ben Lord. Interestingly, and this is a trend I expect to see more of in 2010, the pods (there are three models) are aimed at employers who want to give their staff the option of working from home as well as individual shedworkers.
This is a (literally) green artist's studio in San Francisco, by Scott Lewis Landscape Architecture. Swoon!
This is not your Grandma's mobile home!
A2 Magazine: Launch issue I pinned this article because of the simplicity of the layout, i think it has a clean finish and well thought out composition, i also think the colours of the imagery flow so when you turn over the page you know your still reading the same article.
bar stool - colour great - something with a back would be more functional?
This bar is a simple way to create more seating in a small space. This links to12 Coffee shop interior designs from around the world

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This is the English Easy-to-read version of “Excluded – Living with disabilities in Yemen’s armed conflict” report.
Entering its fifth year, the conflict in Yemen, which has been marked by serious violations and crimes under international law, has had a disproportionate impact on persons with disabilities. This report documents how persons with disabilities have endured unequal access to quality health services, education and employment opportunities as well as the challenges they face fleeing violence and living in displacement.
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Your exciting Melbourne City Tour & Yarra River Cruise with Lunch tour starts when you are picked up from your hotel in Melbourne. This fascinating tour with a knowledgeable guide is a great way to get to know the city.
Tour highlights: Sights you will see as you drive around the city on this panoramic tour include:
Old Melbourne Gaol: Visit Melbourne's oldest prison, the historic Magistrate's Court and former Police City Watch House. Bushranger Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor were incarcerated here.
Lygon Street: Melbourne's 'Little Italy' and home of the city’s café culture.
Melbourne University: Founded in 1853, this is Australia's second oldest university.
Royal Exhibition Buildings: World Heritage Site-listed building dating from 1880. One of the world’s oldest remaining exhibition pavilions.
Melbourne Museum: The southern hemisphere’s largest museum, sited next to the Royal Exhibition Buildings.
Parliament House: Seat of the Parliament of Victoria since 1855.
Princess Theatre One of the city’s most spectacular landmarks. Haunted by the friendly ghost of ‘Federici’!
St Patrick's Cathedral: There will be a photo-stop here. St Patrick’s is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne.
Captain Cook's Cottage & Fitzroy Gardens: There will be a stop at Fitzroy Gardens, a glorious example of Victorian landscaping. In the gardens you’ll see the pretty stone cottage that once belonged to explorer Captain Cook’s parents. The cottage was transported to Australia all the way from Yorkshire, UK. (Entry to Cook's Cottage at own expense)
East Melbourne: View the ornate Victorian terraced homes.
Arcades and laneways: Take a guided walk through some of Melbourne's best arcades and laneways including Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Centre Place & Degraves Street. Perhaps enjoy a coffee from a local barista (own expense).
Flinders Street Station: Dating from 1909, this was the first railway station in an Australian city.
Federation Square: Minimalist modern buildings with interesting geometrical shapes, plus some older style buildings like St Paul’s Cathedral.
Collins Street - Paris End: The eastern end of Collins Street (often known as the ‘Paris End’) contains some of Australia’s finest Victorian buildings.
Queen Victoria Market: Enjoy free time here. Look for a bargain, wander around the fresh produce and relish the vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Chinatown: Take in the character of this colourful area on a 10-minute walk.
After your panoramic sightseeing tour of Melbourne you will be treated to a 1-hour scenic cruise on the River Yarra plus a gourmet boxed lunch.
Enjoy spectacular views of the skyline and discover traces of the early settlement days at the barque ‘Polly Woodside’ and the bluestone wharves. You’ll also see the magnificent West Gate Bridge at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. West Gate Bridge is twice as long as the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The tour ends near Flinders St Station/Southbank and you will need to find your own way back to your accommodation.


Mudigere: In a heartwarming incident, a pregnant woman gave birth to a baby girl on a bus on the Channarayapatna-Hassan route in Mudigere. The incident unfolded on the KSRTC bus (KA-18 F-0865), operating on the route from Bengaluru to Chikkamagaluru.
An expectant mother, originally from Bihar, was on her way to Mudigere to work as a laborer. However, she began experiencing labor pains during the bus journey.
Seeing the woman in distress, the bus driver promptly pulled over to the side of the road. The bus conductor Vasatha and other women passengers on board helped the woman deliver the baby.
The mother and the newborn baby girl were shifted to the Shantigram Hospital via a 108 ambulance. Once the mother and baby were admitted to the hospital, the bus resumed its journey as scheduled.
Bodies of Guj passengers killed in Rajasthan bus accident to be shifted in ambulances; CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia to kin of deceased
The extraordinary efforts of Vasantha, the driver, and the passengers have garnered widespread praise from the public.


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10 men. 4 boats. 1 thrilling adventure where boats aren't really boats...and men might not always be men! Come ride the rapids in this comic spectacle — the true(ish) tale of John Wesley Powell’s exploration of the Colorado River, where story and gender can be as excitingly fluid as a white-water crusade.
Performances Thurs-Sat at 7:30 pm. 2:00 pm matinees on Sept 29, Oct 6 and Oct 12.
Tickets: $8 - $12

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Phillip Wasson, the 911 director and an Augusta employee for 38 years, was on unpaid leave for creating a hostile work environment when he retired Tuesday, records show.
An employee who worked as a training coordinator at the 911 office accused Wasson in October of sexual harassment and of creating a hostile work environment for her when she refused his advances.
An investigative report completed by Augusta's Equal Employment Opportunity Office found insufficient facts on which to base either claim.
Instead, the report states Wasson created a hostile environment for overall operations at 911 by giving the woman preferential treatment as a result of the "inappropriate and unprofessional" relationship they had. The relationship helped her advance in promotions, training and certifications at a faster rate than many of her peers, the report from EEO Director Jacqueline Humphrey said.
City Administrator Fred Russell said he decided to place Wasson on leave without pay during the week before Thanksgiving after receiving the report. Russell said he didn't know whether further action would have been taken against Wasson had he not retired.
On Tuesday, Wasson said he made the decision to retire after contemplating the move for a year. He retires with his full pension, which he said now pays him slightly more than his annual salary, which records show was $79,881.16.
Assistant 911 Director Catherine White is serving as the interim 911 director, but the city likely will advertise for the position, Russell said.


Rising from the ashes of Pretty Girls Make Graves, the Cave Singers have quickly expended beyond the success of that band and carved out a nice niche for themselves. Debut record Invitation Songs was an unknown quantity, bringing a certain mystery and uniqueness that was initially a little difficult to crack. Was it a guy singing? A girl? Marge Simpson? Are they taking the piss? Once those initial questions had settled down a little, the record settled in to become an easy stand-out of 2007.
There's certainly less mystery to this new record, but instead just a welcome anticipation that this is going to be good record. On first listen there's certainly little disappointment, but the initial reaction is 'here's some more Cave Singers' - 10 new tracks that sound like a direct expansion on the first album. Repeated listening quickly dispels that simple notion.
Over the course of opener Summer Light and second song Leap, the album ramps up to a higher tempo than Invitation Songs and it never looks back. The eclectic folky sound of the debut is subtly pulled back, stripping away some of the washboard and the melodica influence and giving way to a more traditional rock sound. That sound is bolstered by the production of Colin Stewart, who returns to man the decks after the debut, plus stints producing favourites including Black Mountain and Ladyhawk.
As the record settles in, the evolution of the band's sound starts to emerge, with them now sounding somewhat more grown into their sound. Songs are belted out with a more self-assured style and what was something of a novelty with the first record is now the definitive sound of an accomplished band. Songs like Townships, At The Cut (mp3 here), Beach House (mp3 here) and VV have an instant familiarity, sounding like old classics that you haven't heard in a while.
Warm, nostalgic, rocking and powerful - this is the ghost of Fleetwood Mac, channeled through the Pacific Northwest with magnificent success.


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Prices on around two dozen homes, condos, apartments and other Eastside properties dropped during the past week. Here are some examples, followed by a breakdown by neighborhood:
- Eagle Rock: Price just dropped $25,000 on this remodeled, 3-bedroom Craftsman, circa 1925, on a quiet street but just a couple of blocks from Eagle Rock Blvd. $750,000.
- Atwater Village: A $30,000 reduction on this multi-unit property – a duplex and a detached 2-bedroom house. $849,000.
- El Sereno: More than 24% price reduction on a vacant 8,095 square-foot hillside lot with approved plans to build a home of approximately 2,600 square feet. $169,950.
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What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Car Accident in Florida?
All too often victims of a car accident suffer permanent injuries which will drastically affect their quality of life. Traumatic brain injuries can result in cognitive issues and symptoms such as chronic headaches, memory loss, dizziness, light sensitivity, and more. To prove Negligence in Florida for a car accident resulting in traumatic brain injury, the victim will need to prove, through expensive diagnostic tests such as MRIs, CIT scans, and EEGs, that the injury occurred as a result of the car accident. If the victim is unable to recover from the negligent driver, he or she may be stuck with those medical bills already incurred, as well as the cost of future medical care. Fortunately, an experienced car accident attorney has the knowledge and resources valuable to proving negligence and making sure the victim is compensated. Car accident attorneys in Fort Lauderdale, such as Eric Rosen and his team, have experts ready to testify as to a victim’s injuries, from herniated discs to traumatic brain injuries and ensure they are fairly compensated for those injuries.
For more information, see Mounts v. United States, 2017 WL 5307763 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 10, 2017). Then, be sure to call Rosen Injury Law to see what their team of experienced lawyers can do for you.


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Pirelli will only remain Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier if the sport continues to provide the Italian company with a "technological" challenge said its CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera.
With a fundamental transformation on the way on all fronts, Formula 1 aims to build a new foundation from which to prosper beyond 2021 when it ushers in a new set of regulations.
Pirelli's boss hopes the company will very much be part of F1's future, but only if it continues to promote technological excellence.
"If the challenge continues to be technological, giving the teams and drivers what they want, then we are here to do it," Tronchetti Provera told Italy's national radio broadcaster RAI.
"But if it becomes a commercial event, we will withdraw. So if the path remains we are there, if it doesn't we will not be.
Pirelli's current supplier deal with F1 expires at the end of 2019. While some drivers have leveled criticism at the company's compounds this season, Tronchetti Provera believes the action has been generally good this year, with the exception of last Sunday's Monaco procession.
"The important thing is that the drivers are more and more at the centre. I believe the tyres work when the drivers are happy, and the public is happy when the drivers are able to have a challenge," he said.
"The competition this year is generally more lively and that is good news.
"But it is clear that with the increase in the performance of the cars, both with aerodynamics and the tyres, overtaking at narrow circuits has become practically impossible."


Shakira is seen depressed after the news that her ex-husband Gerard Pique was spotted with a woman
The star is going through a difficult divorce with the father of his children.
Shakira was seen in a depressed mood after her ex-husband Gerard Pique was photographed with a mysterious woman at a party in Stockholm.
The singer and the Barcelona player, who have two children, announced their divorce last month.
The 45-year-old Colombian singer looked depressed as she got behind the wheel of her car. The star was almost without makeup, and looked incredibly tired and very sad, according to the Daily Mail.
Read also: Jennifer Lopez is FURIOUS she shares a stage with Shakira at Super Bowl
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In Italy the economic crisis does not derive only from erroneous strategies of politics or companies but is further aggravated by corruption, tax evasion, by a mafia system which is unfortunately often not sufficiently combated.
The ruthlessness of these corruptors, tax evaders and mafiosi is not limited to satisfying their own greed, on the contrary, thanks to their privileged position within private economic power, public administration and political personnel, they make the population pay a very high price, in particular to the weakest such as people with disabilities.
In this regard, I would ask the Government together with the entire Parliament to show courage, to support the Bill on the equation of accidents in life with accidents at work.
A Proposal of Law to allow access to treatments, advanced therapies and technologies (aids and prosthetic devices), corresponding to one’s needs.
A bill proposal which allows for mandatory updating of the LEAs (Essential Levels of Assistance) and the Tariff Nomenclator once a year before the approval of the Finance Law.
A Proposal of Law, which allows for the establishment of a Commission to ensure a more effective system for identifying the services and technologies that can be provided by the National Health System. A Commission composed by right of the Director of the National Medicines Agency and the President of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità and of six members, not by right, with proven professionalism in the sector of health economics as well as health organization and among health law experts . The Government will be delegated to issue special decrees with which the six members of the above Commission will be appointed.
We give people with disabilities a voice and ensure that the voice of people with disabilities is heard. People at the center, Always.


The Jericho Lands is a 90-acre property located in the West Point Grey neighbourhood of Vancouver. In 2014 Canada Lands Company and the MST Partnershipcame together in a joint venture as the owners of the 52-acre Jericho Lands East, and in 2016 the MST Partnership acquired the adjacent Jericho Lands West property from the BC Government. The MST Partnership comprises the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation. Canada Lands Company is a self-financing, commercial federal Crown corporation with a mandate to reintegrate former Government of Canada properties into the local community.
Canada Lands Company and the MST Partnership have asked the City of Vancouver to prepare a policy statement for the 90-acre site, a policy planning process which will begin in 2019.
The MST Partnership (composed of the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation), along with Canada Lands Company, are the joint venture partners responsible for the Jericho Lands (East). The MST Partnership and Canada Lands Company entered into a historic partnership in 2014 establishing an equal ownership interest in the lands. 100 per cent of the site is collectively held by the joint venture partners.
This is a unique partnership and a historic milestone for Canada Lands and the three Nations' communities. Working in a collaborative manner, the MST Partnership and Canada Lands Company are looking forward to developing the Jericho Lands to support shared goals and objectives.
In 2016, the MST Partnership acquired the adjacent Jericho Lands West property from the Government of BC. It is approximately 39 acres in size with a private school and a recreation facility leased to third party operators.
Growing the strength of Canada's First Nations in the Metro Vancouver region demonstrates a commitment to a process of reconciliation. The lands will accordingly be developed in order to bring economic and social benefits to the Nations' members, local communities and the country as a whole. The partners aim to be inclusive and collaborative, spearheading a new relationship model for the rest of Canada between the federal government, Canadians and First Nations.
Canada Lands strives to benefit local communities by creating innovative neighbourhoods that are walkable, mixed use and environmentally sustainable in both design and construction. Informed by its comprehensive public engagement process, Canada Lands delivers projects that integrate and complement the regions in which they grow, prioritizing liveability, the environment and historical commemoration.
The Jericho Lands is comprised of the Jericho Lands East, a 52-acre property owned by Canada Lands Company and the MST Partnership, and the Jericho Lands West, a 38-acre property owned by the MST Partnership. The property is bounded on the north by West 4th Avenue, Highbury Street to the east, 8th Avenue to the south and Trimble Park to the west.
The east and west Jericho Lands, totaling 90 acres, will be planned in one collaborative and comprehensive process. CLC, MST and the City of Vancouver will be co-hosting a series of events to encourage community involvement in the planning process through site walks, a speaker series, and interactive input opportunities. An extensive multi-phase, multi-year engagement process will provide local communities and the general public a forum to discuss ideas and views about the future of these lands.
The City of Vancouver has a number of planning policies that will inform the redevelopment of these lands, including and not limited to:
• Healthy City Strategy Action Plan (2016)
• Rainwater Management Plan and Green Infrastructure Strategy (2016)
• Renewable City Strategy (2015)
• Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments (2013)
• Vancouver Neighbourhood Energy Strategy and Energy Centre Guidelines (2012)
• Transportation 2040 Plan (2012)
• Priority Action Plan from the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Affordability (2012)
• Greenest City Action Plan (2011)
• Vancouver’s Housing and Homeless Strategy 2012-21 (2011)
• Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings (2010)
• West Point Grey Community Vision (2010)


Auckland-based Rocket Lab has unveiled what it says is the world's first battery-powered rocket engine.
The engine on its Electron rocket will do away with expensive and complex gas generators and instead use small high-performance electric motors and lithium polymer batteries to drive its turbo pumps. The engine will also incorporate parts made by 3D printers to cut costs and speed up the manufacturing process.
The 18m tall Electron is about a third the size of average rockets it will compete with to take satellites into space and is designed to slash the cost of launches.
Rocket Lab unveiled its turbo pump system overnight at the United States Space Symposium, a gathering of more than 10,000 involved in space technology in Colorado.
The company's chief executive, Peter Beck, said the new electric propulsion cycle could generate 4600lb of thrust.
Electron will take satellites - up to the size of small fridges - to a range of 500km above the earth. Beck said the company was on track for its first test launch by the end of the year from a site in New Zealand that would be announced soon.
The carbon-composite Electron would launch satellites for about $6.6 million. To get satellites into space with other companies can cost more than $100 million, Beck said.
The company also says its engine will be the first to use 3D printed parts for all its primary components including its engine chamber, injector, pumps and main propellant valves.
Beck said materials such as titanium and other alloys go through printers to create complex, lightweight structures, reducing the build time from months to days and increasing affordability.
While 3D printing is used by other aerospace firms - including Airbus which uses the parts on its A350 aircraft - Beck said this was the first time they had been used so extensively for a space vehicle.
Watch the Rutherford engine being test fired here:
Electron has three stages and its upper stage is designed to disconnect the payload integration from the main booster assembly.
This allows Rocket Lab to more quickly put its customers' cargo into the rocket. "This approach eliminates the risk of cascading delays and allows customers to regain control of the integration process, using their own preferred facilities and personnel," said Beck.
Rocket Lab is a privately funded company with its major investors including Sir Stephen Tindall's K1W1 and United States firms Khosla Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and Lockheed.
The company has developed and launched a number of smaller rockets and received up to $25 million of New Zealand government funding over five years. Beck said the company did not need any more funding to get the rocket off the ground.
Rocket Lab has previously said Electron could be launched from a site the size of a rugby field. The site required a northeasterly aspect and had to be clear of populated areas.