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…Fascinating Energy Efficiency Assertions…
(The following article was published in November 2015 and is still relevant today. It is repeated now, with updates, by an associate, while I do not have access to the Internet.)
Extreme environmental organizations preach that the United States lags in energy efficiency and that the United States could improve energy efficiency by as much as 40%.
Organizations such as the Sierra Club, Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), Greenpeace and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) make these assertions.
The claims used in this year's ACEEE report of how other countries are superior to the United States are fascinating … if not ridiculous.
The ACEEE report showed that the United States lagged behind China for energy efficiencies in buildings.
This piqued my curiosity since I recently visited China.
In the residential sector, the United States scored a 1 (nearly the worst possible rating) while China scored a 5 (best possible rating).
Using the ACEEE thinking, this is understandable.
New apartment buildings in China don't have heating or air-conditioning and lack elevators below the fifth floor. The government assumes people don't need heating with temperatures of 40 degrees F since they can put on sweaters or jackets. People also don't need air-conditioning with temperatures of 95 degrees F, temperatures that are not uncommon in much of China.
Interestingly, people who buy these apartments try to add heating and air-conditioning, as can be seen in this picture. They also hang out their wash on the balconies because they don't have clothes dryers.
These new buildings represent a huge improvement over older buildings found in rural areas.
The ACEEE had similar results for commercial buildings, where the United States had a score of 2 and China had a score of 5 (best possible rating).
This would seem to imply that the United States could improve its energy efficiency by giving up some of the amenities of a modern society, and retrogress to conditions found in emerging countries. This would certainly improve our ratings in the eyes of the ACEEE.
Then there is how the ACEEE ranks transportation, and as one might guess, the United States ranks poorly.
China, for example, receives a score of 3, while the United States receives a score of 0, for vehicle miles traveled per person. This seriously distorts any evaluation of energy efficiency. It implies that people in the United States should drive less.
A comparison with Russia gives similar results. Russia also scores a 3 for vehicle miles traveled per person.
For the use of mass transit, China scores a 4, while the United States gets a score of 0.
The United States also received a score of 1 for fuel economy standards, which is explained as being because the United States drives larger cars.
Amazingly, the UK is ranked as the most energy efficient for industry. This is in spite of the fact that the UK's industry is on the ropes. The UK receives a high rating largely because of its low use of energy per GDP. The UK also received the highest overall rating for all countries studied.
Clearly, if you don't produce very many products you do well in so far as the ACEEE is concerned.
Germany, the strongest economy in Europe, ranks behind the UK, and also behind France, Italy, and Japan.
The United States also receives a 0 because it doesn't have mandatory energy-saving goals.
Greenpeace, with its Energy [R]evolution report, harps on many of the same issues. It promotes combined heat and power (CHP) as having vastly superior efficiency than the centralized power generation structure in the United States. Unfortunately, they misinterpret how to calculate the efficiency of CHP. They claim that using the exhaust heat from turbines or diesel's to heat homes and buildings, raises efficiency to over 90%. This is like saying using the heat from the car's engine to warm the car in winter improves the efficiency of the car's engine to over 90%. Obviously, exhaust gasses or exhaust steam have a lower energy value than the electricity produced by the power plants.
Industries in the United States, except those that needed steam for processes, stopped using CHP in the early twentieth century when electricity from the grid became far less costly and more efficient to use low-cost electricity from the grid.
The common denominator through the reports published by these environmental organizations is the drive to cut CO2 emissions 80% by 2050.
Improving efficiency is always important, but driving a large car doesn't mean Americans aren't improving energy efficiency. Every American company is constantly trying to lower costs and improve efficiency. American consumers are always evaluating products based on their quality, reliability, and efficiency.
The reports by these environmental organizations are blatant attempts to show that Americans should use "less" … to drive small cars, to stop driving cars altogether if possible, to be uncomfortable in the summer without air-conditioning and colder in the winter with less heat and to wear sweaters rather than turning up the thermostat, to live in smaller buildings or smaller apartments, to live in multi-use city buildings, such as in Europe, to consume less of everything and abide by government rules and regulations.
These ACEEE reports are interesting reading and can be accessed on the Internet because they demonstrate what extreme environmentalists have in store for Americans if they get their way.
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Each January, millions of people resolve to change their lives for the better in the new year. Often, their goals involve losing weight, getting more exercise, or similar healthy habits.
But there is one resolution that could truly improve your health and your life in many ways – no gym required. It's a resolution for good dental health.
Not only can a healthy mouth improve your physical well-being, but it can also give you more confidence to help you achieve other positive change in your life. Are you giving your mouth the respect it deserves?
Great Smile, Pure Confidence
It's no secret that the health of your teeth can make or break your smile. If you don't like the appearance of your teeth, you may unconsciously cover your mouth with your hand or shy away from interactions with others. This can affect your confidence, making it difficult to do things like ask for a promotion, approach new people, or participate in new, exciting activities you've been wanting to pursue.
Even if you don't realize it, your self-esteem could be suffering and you could be missing opportunities for a happier, more productive life. Others may even perceive your behavior as standoffish or aloof when you don't intend it to be.
If you're happy with your teeth, however, you'll feel relaxed and confident when talking with others in personal and professional settings. You'll be comfortable in business meetings, on a date, performing a presentation, or taking a class. Having a confident smile can mean the difference between achieving positive goals in your life and just sitting on the sidelines for another year.
Dental Health and Your Body
If you've thought about improving your health in 2016, you may want to start with your mouth. The list of diseases linked to poor oral health is extensive. From heart disease to Alzheimer's to osteoporosis, research has shown that an unhealthy mouth can lead to health problems throughout the body.
The good news is, there are some simple things you can do to improve your oral health this year. Start with daily brushing with a fluoride toothpaste, flossing, and seeing your dentist every six months are basics for healthy teeth. Replace your toothbrush at least every three months – or sooner if it's showing signs of wear.
Your Dentist, Your Partner in Health
If you are experiencing pain, bleeding, or other problems in your mouth, tell your dentist at Republic Dental in Pleasanton. Just as you should see your physician regularly for health problems and screenings, your dentist should be an important part of your health care team. Problems like cavities and gum disease can be treated with the help of a qualified dentist – and the sooner they are treated, the better. Even if you've lost teeth or have issues with misaligned teeth, these problems can be corrected to give you the healthy mouth you deserve.
With a little extra effort and attention to your dental health, you can be on your way to a more beautiful smile, a healthier body, and an outstanding year!

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Oxidized Blirubin Products (BOXes) increase levels of Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitor, ADMA, in human endothelial cells
Oxidierte Bilirubin-Abbauprodukte (BOXes) erhöhen den endothelialen NO-Synthetase-Inhibitor, ADMA, in humanen Endothelzellen
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Asymmetric-dimethyl-L-arginine (ADMA) produces endothelial dysfunction via endogenous inhibition of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS). Recently we have shown, that ADMA levels in the CSF were strongly correlated with arteriographic vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). We sought to determine the cellular mechanism of ADMA elevation, using the putative spasmogen oxidized bilirubin products (BOXes), and Probucol, an ADMA inhibitor.
Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in EGM were used as control and HUVECs exposed to oxidized low density protein (oxLDL;10mg/dl), known to induce ADMA production, were used as positive controls. HUVECs were exposed to BOXes (1:100) for 24 hours. HUVECs exposed to oxLDL or BOXes were also co-incubated with Probucol (50μM), known to decrease ADMA levels. Cell-media and lysates were harvested to assess ADMA levels using HPLC and nitrite levels.
In the media the control ADMA levels were 7± 3.6pmol/μg protein. OxLDL (positive control) (p<0.001) and BOXes (p<0.01) increased ADMA levels. Probucol decreased ADMA levels evoked by either oxLDL (p<0.001) or BOXes (p<0.01) and significantly attenuated the decrease of nitrite levels produced by BOXes and oxLDL. In cell-lysates the same effects were detected in all experimental groups.
BOXes increased ADMA production and release in endothelial cells. Probucol significantly decreased ADMA levels in the media and cell-lysate. These results suggest that BOXes may be responsible for endothelial dysfunction via endogenous inhibition of eNOS. ADMA-dependent endothelial dysfunction may be prevented by Probucol.


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In the Unix world, "jailbreak" refers to the process where an entire filesystem is open for public access. Under "jail," only a small subset of a disk can be read from and written to freely. Over the weekend, members of the xda-developers forum discovered that you could log into your own system via an Android Market application and start a background process that allows you to access your phone with full system privileges.
Jailbreaking How-To
Gaining system privileges ("root privileges") represents the first step toward fully customizing any Unix-based system like the G1 or the iPhone. Over at ModMyGPhone, Administrator Kyle Matthews has posted a preliminary list of the G1 file system, as well as complete step-by-step instructions on how to remount the entire system with full read/write privileges. These steps are based on the original instructions at the xda-developers forum and require a copy of PTerm from the Android Marketplace.
The G1 jailbreak represents just the first step toward opening up the system for general use. Expect to see a full suite of Unix tools debut soon as they did when the iPhone was jailbroken. You'll also likely see a number of customizing tools that allow you to change themes on the phone, including backgrounds and icons; it will take time before fully graphical command-line applications are developed and distributed. The G1's relatively low cost and open system offers an exciting new Unix-based platform for any number of hobby and professional uses.
iPhone versus G1
Compared to the iPhone, jailbreaking the G1 was a walk in the park. The first iPhone jailbreaks required remote access tools that emulated iTunes' mobile device management calls. With tools that pretended to be iTunes, the device allowed itself to be accessed and its file system to be modified. Nothing in the original jailbreak was straightforward and most everything required custom-built software. In comparison, the G1 jailbreak consists of using a Terminal program, starting a background process and issuing a few standard Unix commands.
Over the last year and a half, Apple has kept moving the ball. Each iPhone jailbreak has proven harder than the last, as Apple has locked down the iPhone platform and iTunes itself. The iPhone dev team has had to resort to ever more clever ways to bypass Apple's relentless policing.
In contrast, the G1 has been developed by the Open Handset Alliance project. It's extremely unlikely that this alliance, which is committed to an open platform, will engage in the same kinds of protective shenanigans that Apple has resorted to. The Android philosophy states that "anyone can contribute to Android and influence its direction. That means that anyone can download, build, and run the code needed to create a complete mobile device."
So why jailbreak an already-open device? One big jailbreak advantage is that it allows you to bypass the G1's internal storage. Until now, you were limited by the G1's built-in memory for installing and running programs. With the jailbreak, you can install applications onto a local SD card and run them from the card. Running low on memory? Just swap cards in and out.
Jailbreaking also allows you to use low-level tools that run in the background. Want your G1 to call home and report your location every 20 minutes? A simple Unix process, called a daemon, can handle that for you. You can set daemons up to remind you of appointments, to scan for nearby wireless devices and more. The world of handheld computing doesn't begin or end with graphic interfaces. There's an enormously rich world of possibilities available through command line processes.
Most importantly, jailbreaking gives you complete control of your system from the bottom up. It lets you stop thinking of your phone as a handheld gadget and start using it as a fully-capable Unix platform.


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This little guy (gal?) is adorable. I love the way its arms occasionally stretch out ahead of itself as it ambles about (you can really see what I'm talking about around 23 seconds in, as it makes its way back onto the shell).
We just hope this critter wasn't too frightened about being picked up — can you imagine being cradled in the suction cup of a 1000-foot-tall octopus and trying to escape as it "oohs" and "aahs" at your feeble attempts at freedom? Talk about intimidating.
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Climate change was (and is) going to be a part of school curriculum regardless of common core, so that's not an issue to me. I do agree that Common Core is NOT to be taken as a benign framework. Good that people are asking questions of Common Core, but climate change curriculum is not among my concerns.
But seriously, how are people not talking about the milestone entrances of George Pataki and John Kasich into the Presidential race?.... Pataki perhaps the biggest of the War Hawks so far, proposing ground troops back into the Middle East to directly battle ISIS! Time for a draft? Step right up boys and girls.
Gallup survey regarding the liberal and conservative self-identification.
Todd, if you only associate with an aging white population in rural America, watch Fox and listen to Rush, you could certainly be forgiven for thinking liberals/progressives in the US are in the big trouble you imagine.
I wrote about Common Core Junk Science in our Schools HERE and HERE last June and July.
Nevada County schools are preparing our children for a world that only exist in the minds of Liberal/ Progressives. When they graduate they are not able to deal with the real world, unable to get a jobs and they have to live with mom and dad. How sad that California schools are failing our children, thus placing an additional burden on mom and dad. You would think that the moms and dads in Nevada County would be paying more attention to the crap that is being taught to their children. They deserve what they get for being passive consumers an undereducated, job less young adult living in their basement.
Jonnie, I listen and watch all kinds of political news. You seem to be a DailyKos guy so I understand why you have such a myopic lefty life's opinion set. The libs are on the run and the itty bitty Gallup poll is nothing new. They were polling Obama as over 50% approval while all the others were way below. You can drink the liberal koolAid, I understand you like its taste. I'll pass.
So much for everyone.......saying less than exemplary things about urban denizens.....good....that should send KKKrazy Doug back into his cave for another 6 months.....Kid wearing an NRA shirt....excellent Steve can get all spun up.......plus a new label for "The Nations Editor"......Milquetoast Fauntleroy.....fabulous!
Todd, good luck with that head planted firmly in the sand of reality. The trend is your friend Todd. Look at the positions of young people- the environment, gay marriage, pot, social issues, foreign policy. Do you see a far right bent?..not exactly.
More awesomeness......thuggish Union Boss threatens thuggish presidential candidate!
Yeah Todd what the hell are you thinking.....ALWAYS GO WITH THE TREND!
The trend is your friend Todd. Look at the positions of young people- the environment,
gay marriage jews, pot the Sudetenland, social issues, foreign policy.
How about this trend? A Marine was court marshalled and given a bad conduct discharge for refusing to remove a strip of paper from her computer that said 'NO weapon formed against me shall prosper'. The basis was that it 'could easily be seen as contrary to good order and discipline' because it was based on a line from the Bible. WTF!?!? Chesty Puller is digging out of his tomb as we speak and he is going to stick his 5 silver stars up the convening officers butt!
Jonnie, the trend is against your candidates. You and the left want high joblessness so you can control people and their votes. Look what you have done wrecking education and dumbing down your constituency. But the R's have some people that cut through you grievance and co-dependent voters. You voters want jobs and you can't figure out how to make any. No Jonnie, this will be a wipeout of the democrats and their policies. I can't hardly wait.
Yeah, progressives support high unemployment and wrecking education. Yup. And Santa Claus wears a tutu. Sounds like your refrain in 2012 when Romney was going to romp.
Jon 10:32
You've misidentified the WaPo article issue... it's about social liberal vs social conservative by their polling on discrete policy elements, not lib vs cons identification. Social Liberal includes Libertarian who ain't liberal by current newspaper standards as "liberal" is the polite word for those of the democratic socialist persuasion. If you actually read through to the end, actual number of self identified conservatives has been pretty constant.
Breaking news..."New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is ramping up for a Republican presidential bid, officially pulled the plug on any support he had left for the Common Core on Thursday afternoon."
Gregory, clearly the identification is skewed toward social liberal these days. Since the Republican Party platforms are heavily skewed AGAINST this very definite trend of younger voters, how is that a winning formula for the general election? The Repub Party has been, and remains, terrified to even step out on the limb of social issue moderation for fear of losing the support of the supposed moral majority on the far right (ie Huckabee and Santorum folks). If they stick to this formula again, and believe me, they will with Huckabee and Santorum fighting till the end in the nominating process, they will lose the Presidential General once again.
...Chris Christie? Who is he?
Jon 1:28
He's the most 'liberal' of the GOP Presidential wannabees.
What's this....uber progressive rape fantasy porn...and just a day after his announcement! Grand opening....Grand closing!
The Mother Jones piece was pretty amusing. "Bernie was not really into growing vegetables...or smoking them." No one will accuse Bernie of being the life of anyone's party. An anti-Bill Clinton for sure.
fish, young Bernard's essay addresses a subject matter commonly discussed and studied in academic settings everywhere in the world. My (female) childhood neighbor happens to be one of these top scholars studying this stuff. No joke.
10 Quatloos on Jon being Stephen Frisch, CEO of SBC
sorry there Gregory. Love reading Frisch on here however.
Posted by: Jon | 28 May 2015 at 03:15 PM
But "jon" in this world of microagressions and trigger warnings how can a man with such dark thoughts be trusted in a position of political power? All I'm asking for is a little "common sense" lefty politician control.
Is that really so much to ask?
This one is for Steven Frisch:
Bishop Hill points us to this video of the Tesla Supercharging station at the Harris Ranch exit of Interstate 5 in California. He writes: "How can one resist posting a video of Tesla electric cars being recharged (so it is claimed) using a diesel generator? These people love the environment you see."
The video shows a portable diesel generator next to the charging station and some Tesla automobiles. Video is HERE.
I think Jon is a bit off his noggin. Bernie Sanders, Jonnies pick for Prez is a kinky Bill Clinton apparently. Worse, he is a fantasizer and Jonnie gives Bernies the ol' lib excuses for deviant behavior by his peers. No, America needs another Reagan or Bush social kind of President. Not another one where the drapes have to be dry cleaned weekly in the Oval Office as Bill had done.
I agree with Gregory that "Jon" is probably Frisch. He mentioned my support of Romney in 2012 regarding polls so he has to be him.
fish, I'd trust Bernie's thoughts any day over someone like a Santorum.
Speaking of dark thoughts and dark deeds done by politicians- did you catch the Denny Hastert news today? Seems like plenty of people inside the Beltway knew of this guy and his dark side.
Tom Sullivan had a hour on "climate change" today in light of the Common Core edict to teach our young minds full of mush the hoax. I think Christie figured it out too that it is propaganda.
"sorry there Gregory. Love reading Frisch on here however"-"Jon"
Despite the non-denial denial, I'm sure you do.
Looks like 'fish' forgot to close his italics.
wondering if that worked...
Looks like 'fish' forgot to close his italics.
I hate it when I do that.....
I think Rick Santorum is OK but I would only vote for him if he was the nominee. Bernie is a nut. I mean Jeeze, Vermont elects him and Pat Leahy! The state's people are nuts! Don't want to infect our country with that.
I never cared for Denny Hastert because he spent our money no different then the drunken democrat sailors. If he is no good then send his ass to jail.
Todd, maybe you don't realize this, but everyone in Nevada County who has a passing interest in these blogs remembers your (ultimately) comical predictions for Romney in 2012. The collective chuckling was widespread as it was just you and Gallup out there on that one!
Todd, speaking of deviant behavior- any comments on Denny Hastert and his million dollar payoff of a yet-to-be-named victim? Remember him, Republican Speaker, family values guy, former wrestling coach?
.... did you catch the Denny Hastert news today? Seems like plenty of people inside the Beltway knew of this guy and his dark side.
Precisely why it's imperative to not let another monster like Bernie Sanders off the leash.
Won't somebody think of the children!
"Jonnie", Romney lost the election because the conservatives stayed home and the libs didn't. The only chuckles were you and Paul Emery. But hey, when the R's wiped your party out in 2010 and 2014 I was doing the chuckling.
Regarding Hastert read my 4:23 right above yours.
10 Quatloos on Jon being Stephen Frisch, CEO of SBC
Nahh...it's jeffy......but I like the "jon" personality so much more than his real one.
Sorry, posted while you were writing your Hastert thoughts. Never realized the gay community knew all about the apparently closeted Mr. Hastert during those years.
Re: Romney, why exactly did conservatives stay home in 2012 when all we heard for the prior 3 years was of their passionate hatred of the President, the ACA, the bailouts, the corruption, the flaunting of the Constitution, etc, etc, etc., not to mention the supposed massive influence of the Tea Party and the anger of the grass roots? So they didn't think Ole Mitt was going to be an improvement? And where were the primary voters who voted for Mitt Romney in the various primaries? Are they going to turn out in droves for dynamic figures like Jeb Bush or Scott Walker this time? Seriously, the loss had nothing to do with lack of conservative turnout, and everything to do with the changed American demographic. Repubs are on track to make the same exact mistakes once again with their toxic Party Platforms.
Well Jonnie they stayed home because they did not believe Romney was a true conservative. Very simple. Sort of the same for blacks. When Obama ran they turned out in greater percentages than they did for a white candidate. Check it out.
Regarding Hastert, do you have proof the homosexuals knew about him way back?
Todd, no joke- blacks turned out more for Obama than white candidate! Wow, who knew? I guess I'm still puzzled about Mitt. I thought the primaries are where the true conservatives shine with the fired up base? How do you think Mitt won more votes than other true conservatives in those very primaries? Three possibilities it seems. Either the theory of having to lurch to the right to please the base is a false premise, there simply aren't that many base conservatives turning out in the Repub primaries to vote for the true conservative, or Karl Rove or Wall Street/Koch PACS money coming in for Mitt ruined any chance of the true conservative winning the primaries. Which is it do you think? Were the Repubs victims of their own inclinations toward throwing big money at favored candidates?
On Hastert, I don't think anyone has proof of anything, but a decent google search will pick up a treasure trove of old inside DC posts and articles about the old family values wrestling coach, harking back to his Speaker days. My my my. Wonder why he would need to pay someone over a million+ dollars in cash? Wonder how he had $1.7 million dollars in cash lying around in bank accounts? Not like the guy was a Wall Street banker or something.
According to the govt. filing today, Hastert agreed to pay 3.5 million dollars to a long time acquaintance from his hometown where he was a teacher and wrestling coach.
Fish, 4:37
It's Frisch, from multiple lines of evidence. 20 Quatloos, put up or, well, you know.
Pelline doesn't have the self control to stay calm for so many posts; Frisch is much better at approximating a rational emotional detachment.
And he never posts on Pelline's.
"How do you think Mitt won more votes than other true conservatives in those very primaries?"- "Jon" (Frisch)
You're better at politics than that, Steve.
It's because the Romney campaign spent millions trashing his fellow Republicans during the primary season, methodically tearing down every other credible candidate that had a chance of winning delegates, leaving a fractured party in his wake. It's been a long time since the GOP had a leader who promoted the 11th Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Speak Ill of another Republican.
It probably helps to know God is on your side when designing the next barrage against someone whose help you'll need to actually win the election in November.
Why did I know that jon would bring up Hastert? When was the last time anyone here brought up his name and extolled his virtues? C'mon jon. What's your point? Do you bring up all of the lefty hypocrites? Hastert was being blackmailed (apparently) and got caught. Isn't blackmail illegal? The IRS and the FBI know who this person is. Hastert is on his own. Couldn't care less. I'm just wondering why he is the only one being charged and why jon keeps bringing him up.
maybe jon is jealous - Hastert wouldn't date him and now it's pay back!
Pelline doesn't have the self control to stay calm for so many posts; Frisch is much better at approximating a rational emotional detachment.
Perhaps....I can't remember seeing Steve act so fan-boi like over presidential election matters.....really more a jeffy thing if I recall correctly!
My gift to you Patricia re your favorite cause.....about 12 minutes in!
Scott is right, the libs always bring up a wayward R and then the lapdog press will beat them into pulp. Tom Delay was finally exonerated but look at how the left was able to destroy him.
Funny how a 50 year old BillC can molest a 23 year old intern for months on end, as well as all the other gals he did, and he is the guiding light for the democrat party. My GOD what a dirtbag party!
Scott, could it be because many of us are sick of hearing about Republican family values, over and over and over again? Every election season that party preaches the fact they are superior in matters of virtue and honesty. Its great when the phonies come to light.
Todd, I have to tell you something- a fully consensual tryst with an 23 yr old adult intern does not fit the description of molesting. Dirtbag party? I would say more on the Republican side. All politicians are candidates however. Something went on with Hastert when he was a teacher/coach back in Illinois. Just a matter of time till we find out what.
"could it be because many of us are sick of hearing about Republican family values, over and over and over again? Every election season that party preaches the fact they are superior in matters of virtue and honesty. Its great when the phonies come to light."
Well - do want to talk about family values or hypocrites?
What values do you have, jon? Any? Care to air them here? Of course you don't. Because as soon as you do, your own idiot reasoning will bite you in the ass. C'mon, jon. Let's party. You go first and let us all know about your deeply held beliefs. You couldn't argue your way out of a paper bag. What a troll.
3X divorced and alleged adulterer who purportedly pitched a project contract with Larry Craig (tap, tap, tap) is talkin' family values? Whew!
Posted by: joe smith | 28 May 2015 at 08:09 PM
Funny isn't it.....republican family values types constantly getting busted in compromising sexual situations and the non-materialistic, hating greed and dirty money dems tripped up over money scandals!
I tell you it's enough to make a libertarian want to go on living!
Whats the reason for the angry post, Scotty? Did the shot at Repubs hit home too close? You seem to be a very angry fellow in general, very unhappy with the world of the 21st century.
'Let's party' is angry? And I notice you aren't responding. You are the definition of a troll.
You have never met me or know anything about me. What basis in fact gives you these ideas? I know - I'm trying to reason with a troll.
Scott, I can read. No one attacked you, but man, you are taking the Denny Hastert thing waay too personally. Scaring me.
Shantytown Sweden
The welfare-state country finds itself engulfed by international beggars.
Citizens of Sweden—a welfare-state society—probably never thought that they would see the day when shantytowns dotted their major cities. Recent years have seen an enormous influx of beggars from other European countries; in the past year alone, the number of vagrants from Romania and Bulgaria has doubled, to 4,000. Their arrival is a consequence of the European Union's principle of the free movement of persons—a well-meaning policy but one that, at least in this case, has produced the sight of scores of beggars sitting outside supermarkets, drugstores, and upscale boutiques, hoping that someone will leave a coin in their 7-Eleven coffee mugs. They beg in the most affluent districts, where the social contrast between the person kneeling in the street and the passersby toting Luis Vuitton bags becomes almost perverse. In the evenings, the indigent—some with terrible physical disabilities—retreat to the shantytowns or to some other form of shelter. Some may be victims of human trafficking, as suggested by the "rent" they pay criminal compatriots for their begging spaces.
Liberalism has consequences.
Scotty.... the tells of a troll
From jon - "You seem to be a very angry fellow in general, very unhappy with the world of the 21st century."
Then jon avers - "Scott, I can read. No one attacked you"
I know I've asked this many times, but really - are there any on the left with intelligence or cognitive powers?
"I can read" Oh good - so can my 5 year old grandson. My daughter could read when she was 3.
You just can't make this stuff up, folks.
"Every election season that party preaches the fact they are superior in matters of virtue and honesty. Its great when the phonies come to light" - Jon (Frisch)
That's the sort of bullcrap misrepresentation that made it easy for me to walk away from what the Democratic Party had become. A moral superiority of the actors was never the message... which was that *legislation* and *policy* needed to be family friendly, not make it difficult for good parents to raise their children as they see fit.
Steve, given you never had any children, you never had to fight a bureaucracy that was not doing right by your child.
"Todd, I have to tell you something- a fully consensual tryst with an 23 yr old adult intern does not fit the description of molesting." - Jon (Frisch)
I agree, she was clearly above the age of consent and invited the attention. What about that celebrated gay male Democratic congressman banging a 17 year old male Congressional page and never losing an election over it?
Is more less, or is less more?
Jon, at the time the big deal being pushed by the fem lobby all over America was men screwing interns and/or women less powerful who worked for them. That is the point as it seems you have forgotten. Monica Lewinsky was working for the dirtbag and my goodness we sure were lectured by Steinem etal that that was illegal. But anything goes with the libs, at the R's boot their transgressors out most of time. The dems promote.
I just want it unbiased and accurate. Is that too much to ask?
Fish, May 27, 7:24pm
Thanks for the gift! Despite the fact that LE is holding onto prohibition with a death grip, marijuana is going mainstream. It is encouraging when conservative talk show hosts recommend MJ for Vets dealing wit PTSD, but it more encouraging that the Senate got on board so Vets can finally get the help the need. This is a good thing.
But these darn politicians just can't keep their hands out of our personal lives. I saw on the news recently that there are talks to raise the minimum age to smoke cigarettes and others want to lower the BAC or adopt a zero tolerance policy. While I am not a fan of either cigerattes or alcohol, I believe in a person's right to make these decisions for themselves.
What is up with the youth dying in our community? There have been a number of young people passing away. Today the Union had two more young men. This is not good.
I came over here for some high-minded commentary on the issues of the day, but I apparently took a wrong turn and ended up in the boys' locker room.
Time to crack the whip, coach Rebane.
This is a "sandbox" and if you want different topics I would suggest DailyKos.
I am always amused when I come back here on occasion for my weekly comedy break. Rebane's Ruminants is a touchstone reminding us of the thought process of the befuddled. For many the daily outlet for their alienation from society is through blogs and in letters to the editor. It is somehow comforting to know that the outlet exists to soak up the edges of society so more focused people can work on things that matter more…the world where decisions are made, life lived, ideas advanced, and change made.
Kudos to the blog, and to the litterbox, where the detritus of daily life can be dumped, and in dumping, lighten the colonic burden many here obviously suffer.
Imagine my surprise to find the ultimate colonic burden, Gregory Goodknight, pushing the contention that I am "Jon".
Besides the fact that the content of the posts by "Jon" are out of character with my interests, or that the content does not fit my too well recorded speech patterns and syntax, or the insult inherent to "Jon" that he/she is not an original voice, it is still somehow comforting for me to know that Mr. Goodknight is fixated on revealing identity and simultaneously creating a foil for his daily burden.
Mr. Goodknight carries a heavy burden, the burden of maintaining perhaps the most consistently negative, bitter and irrational voice I have ever seen in the blogosphere, and that's saying a lot. In a sense I feel sorry for Greg. He earns our pity every day.
No Greg, I am not "Jon", although I do occasionally enjoy Jon's perspective. But you see, you will never know, so you, and everyone else in the litterbox can speculate. In the speculation you will waste another day of your life accomplishing nothing and the circle of stupid will continue. Ultimately it is comforting to me to know that the circle, constantly refreshed discontent, will waste away like the seed of Onan.
Good of you to notice, Patricia. Davis just passed an ordinance that mandates restaraunts to 'primarily' offer milk or water for a child's meal. The kid can actually order a gallon of soda, but the onus is on the restaraunt to proffer the other first. I'm glad Davis has no other problems.
The feds are using the clause about 'navigable' waterways to include any kind of runoff or mud puddle to intrude on the operations of private land owners. MJ is the last thing to worry about. Anyone can get it and smoke it in their house. LE isn't going to do squat. Folks like Bernie Sanders are a far bigger threat to personal liberty.
The whole AGW thing is all about the intrusion of the govt into practically every part of our lives. The EPA wants to 'inspect' your home on a regular basis. For your own good, don't you know.
I think you are "Jon" too Frisch. You are the same colonic personality and provide us all with so much amusement. We like debating and you like telling everyone how smart you are. You are really a cartoon character. We all lead and have led normal lives, family, kids, business and members of the community. I am sure glad we are not like you. A sad sack, wannabee regular person. Good luck.
Posted by: steven frisch | 29 May 2015 at 08:31 AM
Yes....good to have a place to note that they haven't upped the chocolate ration to 20 grams a week and that Steve can still find fulfillment selling climate indulgences to business.
Truly a radiant future is before us
I realize this isn't the 'high minded' commentary Mr Boardman wants, but I do have another item in the catagory of govt solving our worst problems.
"New York City and Santa Barbara, California are among the first U.S. cities to outlaw long breath holding in public pools."
No doubt these fine municipalities will hire specialists with stop watches to enforce the new rule.
Makes you wonder how the human race managed to exist before we had govt to tell us how to live.
An excellent point to raise Mr. Obermuller. I too hope it meets Mr. Boardmans high standards for discussion.
I would also like to point out that your observation about further nitwittery in both New York and Santa Barbara presents an excellent opportunity for Mr. Frisch to expand the SBC into a subsidiary "Sierra Breathing Council" that can whomp up plans, strategy, and doctrine for proper breath control monitoring programs at the various pool facilities in those quaint little burgs!
Does this sound familiar?
Naaaaa,,, just coincidence.
Our local "snooper" has been staying close to home. ( BTW.. Also with a "private owned" tag) It's been hanging out within Beale air space with an hour or two spin over Yuba City.
Steven Frisch, you've been sliming me for years now, starting with bitter exchanges over climate, and I hear your words asserting your Doppelgänger, "Jon", does not share the same skinsuit. However, you and "Jon" certainly do share a number of linguistic and other patterns and it will take more than a diatribe to the contrary from you to clear that link.
Life is good with the Stygian/Frischian sidetrips only a footnote.
Sometimes itches need to be scratched and mosquitoes flattened.
If Boardman wanted haute discours he could have added some rather than just adding more droppings to the sandbox.
Scott, after digging into it, you're all wet regarding the pool issue. Even in an anarcho-libertarians gone wild world, the owner of the swimming pool would still get to make the rules, and it is apparently a real issue. Santa Barbara banned the underwater breath holding training after a collegiate water polo player, an expert swimmer, died in their pool last year.
If it actually has training value, I'd expect a protocol to be in place, some sort of a buddy system, to insure the trainee doesn't die.
"Climate change was (and is) going to be a part of school curriculum regardless of common core" -Jon (Frisch?), top
Yes, it was, and is a part of public school curriculum, but it eventually won't be. Climate change, as "Jon" understands it, is a curious hybrid of politics and new age religion, neither of which belong in K-12 science lessons, crowding out the biology, chemistry and physics that kids need in ever larger and more analytical doses to make sense of the world. By a number of solar physicists, a cold phase is imminent and it is only a matter of time before the climate models that are the justification for the alarm will be a public laughingstock.
We still (always!) have weather to contend with and it is perfectly possible for, say, an El Nino to arrive and give the alarm a fresh boost.
Now, back to the more mundane tasks of the morning.
Just a reminder that Todd was off by 12 supporting Romney last time around. He's not exactly an astute observer of national politics I'm just waiting for him to jump in the presidential race I actually vote for Todd over some of the characters that the Republicans are dragging up
Posted by: Todd Juvinall | 29 May 2015 at 08:40 AM
Leave it to Todd to not even be able to come up with original insults. As many in the community have told me he is the stupidest man to ever claim the role of leadership in western Nevada County.
The trend of public education is a joke if it wasn't so tragic. When home schooling made its entrance the teachers union mentality went ballistic. I remember watching our daughter teaching her three children, and thinking how lucky they were. She had quite an organized curriculum where they learned all kinds of things. If they worked hard they could finish early and go fishing...whatever. I remember teachers and other adults being against it until I mentioned she was a teacher. Eventually the charter schools were getting more and more popular because many kids hated public school time wasting where they couldn't learn and do. That's why charters are now so popular. If kids don't want to learn they get kicked out and return to the babysitter public environment. I got my information from a kid who loves his charter school compared to what he endured in public school where the goof-offs determine what gets accomplished.
Steve Frisch, I heard the same about you in Truckee! You have no friends apparently. I on the other hand have many. Try harder with the insults Stevie, you are so funny!
Posted by: Todd Juvinall | 29 May 2015 at 12:06 PM
Ah, Todd, replying with the functional equivalent of "I know you are but what am I." No better proof of your intelligence could be asked for.
Really stepping up my carbon footprint. I have got into BBQ cooking.
Pork loin on as I speak. That offset smoker is working now more days than not.
The guy next door has the cherry and apple wood supply. Maybe prime rib tomorrow.
Buy stock in Kingsford.
Gregory - I'm well aware of the fact that tragically, some one died. As kids we would see how long we could hold our breath under water and I don't seem to remember anyone dying. I never said they didn't have the right to make it a law, but that doesn't mean they have to or should make it law. If we're going to pass laws about every single activity that has caused a death or two, there's no end to it. The govt spends so much time on nonsense - why not direct their attention to waste and fraud?
Walt - that's not fair! You're making me hungry already.
I suppose next you'll be posting pictures. Dang!
Bonnie, charter schools are no panacea. Locally, the worst schools, as measured by the now suspended academic progress index, were charters. The Grass Valley Charter at Hennessey, Yuba River Charter, all the Nevada County Office of Ed charters. From listening to a number of their students pleading to the board to renew their arrangement at Bear River, I expect the "Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning" (SAEL) would be at least as bad as their sister elementary school, the Grass Valley Charter, also an "Expeditionary Learning" school.
The Grass Valley Charter's Merry Byles-Daly was named Expeditionary Learning teacher of the year a couple years ago by their national organization, elschools.org. Merry was also the Master Teacher who, at Hennessey two decades ago, was the one in charge of pouring the Common Core math du jour, MathLand, into the school and was the one in charge of reporting back to the board how well it was working. Up until the first STAR exam showed half the kids in the bottom quartile, she was reporting it was working just great!
Steve Frisch, you are a hoot! My 3 year old grandson acts just like you. Too funny. But as I said, your attitude has produced no friends for you in Truckee. Sad.
"As kids we would see how long we could hold our breath under water and I don't seem to remember anyone dying."
This isn't kids playing a game, these are athletes training themselves to ignore the breathing reflex in order to maximize their endurance while remaining submerged, and what happens if you go past the point of no return is to pass out. Under water.
If anyone would like to say hello to Steve Frisch you can post on SBC's Facebook Timeline at this ;ink. He misses us all.
I won't hold my breath for an answer from him.
Posted by: Walt | 29 May 2015 at 12:32 PM
Oh Walter...!
My "bitter clinger" in-laws made a batch of smoker prepared pork back ribs......nothing better! Add a 4 pack of Dogfish Head, Midas Touch Ale and you are good to go! As one of the "alienated and unfocused" I have time to savor and appreciate these finer aspects of life!
Todd Juvinall 29May15 01:16 PM
That's yet another of your no-class acts, Todd.
Scott,, " BBQ pit masters" has been on all week. I have been taking notes.
All I did was put a thermometer on that old cooker, and found out I was using it ALL WRONG!
Yup,, that boob tube (TV) became a learn'n tool.
It was babyback ribs and a beef roast on Mon. ( Damn... The ribs were left on 15 min. too long) That won't happen twice.
OH yes.. I got me a new hobby. What we can't eat ( there is only two of us) we sent next door, or to friends down the road.
Another 45 min. on that pork loin. BTW.
Kosher salt on pork (and plenty of it) Yes ,, even the Rabbi will be salivating.
There must be a local cook off coming up soon I can enter in.
Since this IS Nevada Co.,,, I may need to invent a recipe with a quality MJ "spice".
That's ONE way to keep them coming back for more. ( People's choice vote?)
Fish!! Now that's one thing that's yet to be tried!!!
Thanks pal,,, Will have to hit the "fish'n" isle at SPD for on of your kin.
Hummm..... Trout or Salmon??? Hell with it.. BOTH.. The cats will be eating good that night.
Posted by: Walt | 29 May 2015 at 01:40 PM
You make up a batch of smoked Salmon and I'll drive up and mow your lawn!
SHOCK POLL: Most Democrats Think Illegal Immigrants Should Vote...
Wow.....I'm shocked......that anybody is surprised that the democrats want to import as many new democrat voters as is required to remain in power.
It's shocking I tell you!
.....as are....
...as are required!
Wow Kesti claims I have no class for posting a link! Who wooda thunk? Jeeze, what a sourpuss.
Hey I discovered Dickies BBQ in Roseville/Rocklin yesterday. Brisket!!! Yum! Even Kesti might like it. Well, maybe not. LOL!
If they are ECO AGW true believers, they must refrain from BBQ.
OH the greenhouse gases a good fire pit puts out.
I'm sure BBQ is outlawed in Frisco.
Todd Juvinall 29May15 02:33 PM
I'll have to check out Dickey's. (Note the spelling.) Have you tried Lucille's?
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What a great holiday gift for America's kids. And other people who breathe and eat.
On Wednesday, with sign-off from President Obama, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced the first federal regulations limiting the amount of mercury, arsenic, acid gases, dioxins and other toxics that America's coal- and oil-fired power plants can release into our air. Of course, this is a big deal only if you think neurological damage, cancer, heart disease, birth defects, asthma attacks and premature deaths are big deals. At EDF, we do, and in a joint statement with a half-dozen other national environmental groups, we pointed out the new protections will prevent 4,700 heart attacks and 130,000 asthma attacks among children — and save 11,000 lives. Every single year.
It wasn't easy. Environmentalists, evangelicals, moms and health professionals have been pushing to address this toxic threat for 21 years, and the electric power industry has pushed just as hard the other way — and with a lot more money behind them. The new regulations are a major step forward for the public's health and the health of the environment. Not surprisingly, some power companies are squealing like stuck pigs. But to their credit, fully three-quarters of the nation's largest coal-fired generators support the new rules and say they should be able to comply with them. In fact, the CEO and President of PSEG told the Wall Street Journal that the new regulations "provide a clear path for responsible coal generation."
And to those who insist on pitting the environment against the economy, we offer this: Fitting older power plants with new pollution control technology will produce an estimated 46,000 new short-term construction jobs and 8,000 new permanent jobs at power plants.
It was a long time coming, but Wednesday was a very good day.


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Hjärta – Living Green, and Making Green
March 14, 2011 by Stroupe Group
Filed under Featured, Hjarta
Hear what you will about home sales in Seattle, but we continue to find success stories all over the place. The latest news is that Ballard-based Hjärta Condos has closed 13 sales in three months!
There are two reasons for this tremendous burst of success. The first one is price reductions. A review was done on every unit and pricing was readjusted accordingly. Low HOA dues and FHA financing are also helping to close deals. The second is that Hjärta is currently the only LEED Silver-certified suburban Seattle condominium development. Constructed of concrete and steel, it also includes high-performance fiberglass windows, a central gas boiler instead of individual water heaters, and energy-efficient elevators. Hjärta owners average a 30% reduction in energy bills. Buyers are finding this competitive with buildings of wood frame construction.
Hjärta's Ballard location is only 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle. It's also within walking distance of public transportation, locally-owned shopping, dining, salons, coffee shops, movie theaters, groceries and recreation. Speaking of recreation, the area is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Old Ballard Avenue is nearby, as is Market Street, plus you're a mile away from the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
There's some great amenities, too. Hjärta's rooftop garden provides raised beds for vegetables, flowers and herbs. Add some lush professional landscaping and it provides a peaceful retreat from the day, not to mention spectacular city, water and mountain views. An elegant common area features a pool table, catering kitchen, fireplace and internet access. Comfortable for socializing, it also opens to a private, inviting outdoor deck. It's the perfect place to host old friends or meet new neighbors.
That's enough about amenities for your soul… how about some for your body? Aside from the ease of walking and biking, Hjärta also has a private Yoga Room which provides mats, straps, blocks and other accoutrements for resident use. Its Workout Room is perfect for a good cardio or weight workout, with natural daylight and a TV to keep you moving.
Currently, one bedroom homes start at $259,950. A one bedroom corner unit with 917 sq ft is priced at $319,950. They also have two bedroom homes. One recently sold at $379,950, and a corner unit with an outdoor patio is currently priced at $409,950. Penthouses on the 7th and 8th floors are also available.
All in all, Hjärta offers a nice mix of green, high-rise living in a neighborhood setting. If you would like more information or to schedule a private tour, just drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Danielle: A Walker's Dream in Ballard
The Danielle, a boutique community of 31 one and two-bedroom homes, got off to a roaring start this past weekend. Not only did their Open House bring in over 150 attendees, but 40 percent of the community is now sold!
There's a lot going for The Danielle. Located a block west of Ballard Avenue and two blocks north of Market Street, you can easily walk to a new QFC plus cafés, restaurants, boutiques and services. And speaking of walking, walkscore.com gives The Danielle a score of 98 out of 100. Need more than that to keep in shape? Three fitness centers are also within walking distance.
Homes range in size from approximately 646 to more than 1,250 square feet. You can barbecue on the 2,000 square foot rooftop deck, sporting great views of the Ballard Locks plus Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Want more privacy? You also get your own large deck, patio or terrace. Hardwood floors are featured throughout, with large kitchens and four different styles of wood cabinetry. Some homes include dens and gas fireplaces, and even heated tile floors in the bathrooms. There's also no problem with parking. The Danielle's garage is access-controlled, with one parking space per bedroom.
Premium finishing touches on The Danielle should be completed by the end of November. Prices start at $229,950, and they are FHA-approved. If you'd like more information or to check out this special place, just contact us at this link and let's talk!
"Now's The Time" – Pryde + Johnson Announces Condo Clearance Sale in Ballard and Greenlake
March 10, 2010 by James
Filed under 5thMadison, Decatur, Eleven Eleven Pike, ESCALA, Florera, Hjarta, Pryde + Johnson
We have recently been given a press release from Pryde + Johnson regarding another bulk buy sales strategy for LEED Silver (targeted) built Hjarta in Ballard and Florera in Greenlake – units will be sold at up to 35% off original pricing in an alternative to auctions.
"We're meeting the market on price and are committed to selling through as condominiums," said Curt Pryde, principal of Pryde + Johnson and developer of both Hjarta and Florera Condominiums. "Homebuyers will also benefit from our preferred selection, FHA financing (3.5% down payment), today's low interest rates and other limited-time incentives such as Federal tax credits up to $8,000 (for purchases contracted before April 30, 2010)."
As we understand it, several dozen sales have been generated to date using the sales strategy at The Decatur and Eleven Eleven East Pike. Rather than slowly lowering prices over a longer period of time (which seems systemic at many projects), Realogics was able convince the developer and their lender to explore more dramatic cuts in hopes of garnering quicker sales. The block of sales also helps shore up FHA financing and unit appraisals. In theory, this establishes a stabilized market value for the remaining sales while resolves a common concern amongst "wait and see" buyers that prices will drop further after buying. Hjarta and Florera will be undergoing a similar strategy and should offer some great deals for those who take advantage.
Studios (578 – 598 sq. ft.) will start from $244,950
One bedrooms (614 – 921 sq. ft.) will start from $274,950
One bedroom plus dens (792 – 923 sq. ft.) will start from $314,950
Two bedrooms (1,037 – 1,447 sq. ft.) will start from $399,950
Two bedrooms plus den penthouses (1,331 – 1,578 sq. ft.) will start from $589,950
Three bedroom plus den penthouses (1,909 sq. ft.) will start from $799,950
Pryde + Johnson appears to be motivated to sell now so buyers can take advantage of the extended homebuyer tax credit, and today's historically low rates. Since rates will soon begin to climb, and the homebuyer tax credit will soon expire, these are exceptional opportunities for buyers who are interested in living outside the urban core, but within one of two prime urban neighborhoods. The official sales release will begin on March 27 but you can preview in advance – open houses will be scheduled for each weekend or by appointment. March 27th is the same weekend as Escala reintroduces sales at price drops and 5th & Madison auctions their remaining inventory so it should be a marketplace as buyers hunt down bargains.
Disclaimer: These projects are listings of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty's "special projects" division, which is affiliated but independent of the "resale" division co-founded by James Stroupe and Moira Holley.


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San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians Provides Multi-Purpose Gift of $120,000
September 21, 2010
Denver, Colo. – The American Indian College Fund received a $120,000 grant from the Highland, California-based San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians. The grant will be divided to support three major initiatives: $50,000 will support the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians Tribal College Scholarship Program; $50,000 will go towards the Sovereign Nations Scholarship Fund Endowment, which provides scholarships to Native American students in perpetuity; and $20,000 will support this year's Flame of Hope Gala, which benefits Native student scholarships and raises awareness about the nation's 33 tribal colleges and universities.
"The American Indian College Fund is helping Native communities develop by positively impacting individual tribal members, giving each person an opportunity to attain personal goals and become role models for their families and their nations," said San Manuel Chairman James Ramos. "Our partnership is helping to set Indian Country on the path to a brighter future, one graduate at a time."
"We are honored to receive this grant from the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians," said Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund. "This generous gift will help ensure the success of these three very important projects.
About the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, Calif. The Serrano Indians are the indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as a sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Since time immemorial, the San Manuel tribal community has endured change and hardship. Amidst these challenges the tribe continued to maintain its unique form of governance. Like other governments it seeks to provide a better quality of life for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services and promoting social, economic and cultural development. Today San Manuel tribal government oversees many governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment. Visit www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov for more information on the tribe.


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Beyond national variations, at European level undeclared work involves 'any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but not declared to public authoritiesRead more
Beyond national variations, at European level undeclared work involves 'any paid activities that are lawful as regards their nature but not declared to public authorities'. Common types include work carried out in a formal undertaking, which is partially or fully undeclared, and undeclared 'own account' or self-employed work.Read less
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Työolot ja kestävä työ: työpaikkojen laatukehystä hyödyntävä analyysi
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Undeclared work remains a widespread phenomenon around the world. Workers, employers and governments across the EU all experience the negative effects of undeclared work on labour rights, health and safety, social security and taxation.Read more
Undeclared work remains a widespread phenomenon around the world. Workers, employers and governments across the EU all experience the negative effects of undeclared work on labour rights, health and safety, social security and taxation. However, assessing the scale of the phenomenon is inherently challenging. European Commission 2018 data estimate undeclared work at about 11.6% of total labour input in the EU private sector and 16.4% of gross value added.
Over the years, national authorities have adopted different policy approaches. Deterrence-based measures aim to improve detection tactics or increase penalties, while compliance-based approaches aim to prevent people from taking up undeclared work, to legitimise previously undeclared work, or to change attitudes.
The EU institutions have put in place a range of initiatives to help reduce the incidence of undeclared work. The creation of the European Platform tackling undeclared work in May 2016 is among the EU-level initiatives to support these efforts. The Platform brings together relevant authorities and actors involved in fighting undeclared work, to tackle this issue more effectively and efficiently, while fully respecting national competences and procedures. Since June 2019, the Platform is a permanent working group, contributing to the work of the European Labour Authority.
The Platform promotes cooperation between the Commission, social partners and national authorities in preventing and deterring undeclared work, particularly in sectors where it is common: agriculture, aviation, tourism, construction, security services, cleaning, provision of childcare, commerce, road transport and hotels, restaurants and catering. This means all stakeholders working together to exchange information, especially in cross-border situations.
- European Commission: European Platform tackling undeclared work
- European Commission: European Platform tackling undeclared work: Glossary
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- European Council: Fighting against undeclared work
- EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2019/1149 of 20 June 2019 establishing a European Labour Authority
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The Platform's work programme 2019–2020 outlined its plan to implement its first information campaign in 2020. The activities of the #EU4FairWork campaign will focus on raising awareness with companies and workers about the benefits of declared work. This includes providing information to workers on their rights and the transition to declared work, to companies on benefits, obligations and sanctions, and to policymakers on the need to act.
- European Commission: European Platform tackling undeclared work: #EU4FairWork campaign
The COVID-19 pandemic has obliged the Platform to revise the planning of its #EU4FairWork campaign, extending it and postponing the European Week of Action to September 2020. As an observer contributing to the Platform's discussions and the ELA's work, Eurofound will take part in the campaign.
Eurofound's work on undeclared work links in with the Commission's 2019–2024 priority on a stronger Europe in the world.
- About Eurofound: EU priorities: Working for a strong social Europe
- European Commission: A stronger Europe in the world
Eurofound has carried out various research activities over the years on undeclared work, as well as on closely related topics such as fraudulent work, posting of workers and other new forms of employment.Read more
Eurofound has carried out various research activities over the years on undeclared work, as well as on closely related topics such as fraudulent work, posting of workers and other new forms of employment.
Measures tackling undeclared work
Eurofound research in 2013 looked at policy approaches and measures that have been implemented to tackle undeclared work in 27 EU Member States and Norway since the beginning of the recession in 2008. The analysis provided examples of potentially good practice policy measures that Member States might wish to further consider.
Fraudulent contracting of work
Taking a broader view on circumventing labour, social and tax regulations, the research path followed since 2016 has highlighted the importance of fraudulent contracting of work. In general, research has focused on pushing the boundaries of misused employment relationships beyond undeclared activities. In-depth analysis of several types of employment relationships, such as fixed-term contracts, posting of workers and self-employment, and in different sectors, such as road haulage, construction and industrial cleaning, has put the spotlight on the connections between undeclared work and fraud.
Posted workers
Research on the situation of posted workers across the EU emphasises the importance of identifying this cross-country phenomenon, specifying obligations and rights applicable in these situations and recalling the criteria to distinguish between genuine and bogus posting. It also underlines the consequences of the misuse of posting for workers, businesses and governments. Assessing and monitoring the posting of workers present challenges like those of undeclared work situations. Indeed, labour inspectorates face similar difficulty in identifying the circumvention of regulations, increased by cross-border characteristics.
New forms of employment
Recent trends in the labour market, including the increasing flexibility of employment relationships and technological development, have led to a rise in new forms of employment, such as casual work or platform work. Eurofound research highlights the challenges these forms of contracting work bring to labour law, labour rights, social protection and benefits, and tax regulations. Some of these new forms have been developed to help formalise undeclared work practices. However, the links between new forms of contracting work and undeclared work are not straightforward and have to be closely monitored.Read less
Key outputs over the years
Policy pointersTop
- Favouring a holistic approach to tackling undeclared work: It is important to use several measures and policies covering both prevention and deterrence to help avoid the development of and introduce sanctioning of existing undeclared work situations. All stakeholders should cooperate with a view to devising the best ad hoc response in the context.
- Fostering compliance with regulation: Advice could be developed to support companies on their path to compliance, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. Expertise and adequate resources in the bodies tasked with monitoring compliance needs to be ensured.
- Developing workers' information and voice: Raising awareness of rights, providing workers with practical, easy-to-understand information and encouraging them to negotiate for their rights are important. This would mean supporting employee representation at all levels, helping to denounce fraudulent situations.
- Monitoring business models as part of the employment equation: Certain business models, like the platform industry or work on demand, need to be monitored given their potential impact on employment relationships and work organisation.
- Ensuring flexibility and protection in parallel: Regulation is needed to balance protection of workers with a company's need for flexibility. This is an important step to ensure stability and better knowledge of and respect for the rules.
- Addressing the consequences of precarious work: It will be necessary to raise awareness of the impacts of precarious employment on workers and on business models. The assumption of precarious employment is that it involves relationships that do not deliver for workers what a 'good job' should: skills recognition and improvement, resources (especially financial) with a view to making ends meet and developing employability.
Publications & dataTop
The sections below provide access to a range of publications, data and ongoing work on this topic.
- Publications (13)
- Data
Eurofound publications come in a variety of formats, including reports, policy briefs, blogs, articles and presentations.
Työolot ja kestävä työ: työpaikkojen laatukehystä hyödyntävä analyysiPublication 26 helmikuu 2021
All aboard: Hauling undeclared workers onto the pandemic rescue boatsBlogi 11 toukokuu 2020
Improving the monitoring of posted workers in the EUPublication 20 tammikuu 2020
Casual work: Characteristics and implicationsPublication 20 joulukuu 2019
Potential of platform work may depend on greater protection of workersNews 26 syyskuu 2019
Member States still getting to grips with the single labour marketBlogi 17 heinäkuu 2019
Work on demand: Recurrence, effects and challengesPublication 13 joulukuu 2018
Exploring the fraudulent contracting of work in the European UnionPublication 21 marraskuu 2016
New forms of employmentPublication 12 maaliskuu 2015
Tackling undeclared work in 27 EU Member States and Norway: Approaches and measures since 2008Publication 9 kesäkuu 2013
- Data: Tackling undeclared work in Europe (database of case studies and other publications)


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New Cars And Racetracks Are Coming Soon From Robot Toy Company Anki
Consumer robotics company Anki is releasing two new racetracks, two new robotic toy cars, and a new mode of gameplay for its racing game, called Anki DRIVE.
Anki DRIVE is pretty much a heavily modernized take on slot cars — steer your car around the track using your smartphone as a game controller and fire weapons at your enemies, which can be controlled by your friends or the software's AI. We've previously profiled the company here — Marc Andreessen, one of its investors, calls it "one of the best robotics startups I've ever seen."*
The first new track is called Crossroads, and it's laid out like this:
The huge intersection in the middle of the track adds a new strategic element to the game because it adds a prime location for causing or avoiding crashes. Anki writes that "this track blends hard corners with a challenging new obstacle. An intersection puts your driving skills to the test, requiring perfect timing and the optimum strategy to survive. Or blast your way to victory from across the track with a well-aimed shot at your opponent."
The second new track is called Bottleneck. Note how the track narrows into a chicane at the bottom, leaving only enough room for one car to get through at a time:
As Anki puts it, "the challenging bottleneck shape requires the perfect line to edge past your opponents. Timing is everything."
On to the new cars!
Each of the cars has its own unique set of characteristics. "Corax," left, is all about weapons that can disable opponents on the track but isn't terribly concerned with speed. "Hadion," right, is the opposite. It's the only car that has access to "Turbo Boost," which sends it hurtling down the track at a high speed for a short distance.
There's a bit of a twist in that Corax is strictly an AI-controlled car until you beat it in a race on a medium difficulty setting. Only then does it become available for you and your friends to control.
Anki is also launching a new "race mode." Previously, the game determined a winner based on points — shooting opponent cars off the track earned points and the first to reach a predetermined total was deemed the winner. The new race mode maintains all the weapon elements, but instead of accumulating points, you race to be the first person to accumulate a certain number of completed laps.
The new tracks are available for $99 each beginning on May 6. The new cars are available today for $69 apiece. To get the new race mode, customers only need to update their Anki DRIVE app.
*Disclosure: Andreessen is an investor in Business Insider.
See Also:
- How A Formerly Troubled Teen Turned Her Life Around With Robotics
- Children Born Today Will Never Have To Drive A Car, Says Robotics Expert
- Spain Just Made Itself The Enemy Of Drone Enthusiasts Everywhere
SEE ALSO: The Toy Car Company That Launched At Apple's Developer Conference Thinks It's Solved 3 Major Problems In Robotics


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The Heist
Ultimate quiz fun for the ultimate jackpot! Take ten steps to reach the vault and steal the prize.
The Heist
To play The Heist, take ten steps to reach the vault and steal the money. Step with care! Answer the questions correctly and avoid setting off the alarms. Once you're inside the vault, you face Jackpot or Jail. You have a choice – escape with what you have or keep stealing more bags. Beware though – a single alarm will end your game.
- Before you start, decide how much you're willing to bet. The higher your bet, the more money you can win.
- The amount displayed as "In the Vault" represents the maximum amount you can win if you manage to cross the board without setting off any alarms.
- The amount displayed as "Ultimate Jackpot" is the final amount that can be won in the final Jackpot or Jail round if you do not set off any alarms.
- Press "Play now" to confirm your bet.
- The board contains 10 alarms, 10 green arrows and 10 questions, shuffled by the Random Number Generator.
- Every step consists of choosing one of the 3 boxes.
- A box may contain:
- A green arrow - allowing you to move on to the next step. Lucky you!
- A red alarm - this will cost you one life.
- A yellow question mark - a question with a choice of 2 answers. Answer correctly to move on; answer incorrectly and you lose a life.
- Questions must be answered within 20 seconds or they will be counted as answered incorrectly. The amount of time left to answer the question is displayed in the top right corner on every answer screen.
- During a game your remaining lives are displayed top centre. You'll always start with 5 lives.
- Each alarm that you set off will reduce the amount of money available in the vault and in the ultimate jackpot.
- Reach the vault with at least one life remaining to win what's in the vault.
- In the Jackpot or Jail round, you are asked if you wish to cash-out with your existing winnings, or restake it to win the amount highlighted in the next bag.
- The bag currently spotlit can be selected, or you can select a particular bag using a pointing device or touchscreen.
- If you uncover a green arrow, the amount is won immediately. If you uncover a question mark, you must answer the question correctly to win; answer incorrectly and you will lose. If you uncover an alarm, the game ends and you lose your existing .
- After a bag has been won, the player faces the choice again, to cashout or to restake the winnings.
- The player can continue selecting bags until the ultimate jackpot is reached or a wrong answer or alarm ends the game.
- The draws take place 'on demand'. Therefore, notwithstanding anything in the Terms and Conditions, you will not receive a confirmation message in order for your bet to be valid.
- The Ultimate Jackpot for all bets is capped at £1,000,000. The number of bags that must be stolen in order to achieve the ultimate jackpot is variable, depending upon the original bet – see paytable below for details. Further bags will not be offered once the cap has been reached as the ultimate jackpot will be paid out at that point. This cap does not negatively impact upon the odds of winning, in fact it slightly increases average payout.
Average Payout and Skill
The Heist is a chance-based game with an element of skill. Your average payout depends on your skill at answering questions
The following table describes your average payout based on how many questions you answer correctly. These numbers are based on the assumption that a player is equally likely to steal or cash out during the Jackpot or Jail round.
Your average Return to Player will be:
100% Correct - 90%
75% Correct - 56%
50% Correct - 29%
The amount "in the vault" can be cashed out after successfully reaching the vault. The actual amount depends on how many alarms have been set off during those steps:
Alarms set off = 0 during first round pays out 200% amount in vault
Alarms set off = 1 during first round pays out 150% amount in vault
Alarms set off = 2 during first round pays out 135% amount in vault
Alarms set off = 3 during first round pays out 120% amount in vault
Alarms set off = 4 during first round pays out 100% amount in vault
Amount in % of your bet
After the vault has been reached the player can choose to enter the "Jackpot or Jail" round in which the amount in the vault can be increased by opening additional bags. Alternatively, they can cashout.
Should one of those bags contain an alarm or a question that the player can't answer correctly the game is over instantly and all amounts won during this game are lost. Should the player manage to find an arrow instead or answer a question correctly the amount in the vault increases according to the following formula:
Increase = (Number of unopened bags) / (Number of bags without alarms) * (Current amount in the vault) * 0.9
Winning amounts are rounded to three significant numbers.
The questions in The Heist are selected from a pool of 15000 questions. If you're playing a demo version, only a subset of 1000 questions is used. All Questions have 1 correct answer and 3 incorrect answers, of which only one incorrect answer will be displayed, chosen at random.
Integrity of Questions and Answer Database
The output of the Service Provider's question and answer database used by the Operator is monitored regularly by the Operator to ensure the data is accurate. Questions and answers are provided and checked by the industry leading trivia company for accuracy and then maintained by Gamevy. The operator reserves the right to be the final arbiter in deciding an answer to a question.
Interrupted play
We know that internet connections can sometimes be unreliable or something can interrupt the game. We try to make this as fair as possible to you. For example, if you run out of battery while playing or you've reached your personal daily time limit, when you return, the game will start at the point you left.
However, during a question phase, we'll have to assume you didn't answer it in time. All other phases are safe for a short break.
But we do ask you to finish any game you have started within 24 hours or we will mark your game as abandoned and you will lose your stake.
Demo Play
The Operator's Demo Mode games are a sample of the Play for Real version. They play with the exact same rules, random number generator but use a restricted question database. The questions in this database are representative of the same level of difficulty as the Play for Real version. The questions in this smaller demo database have been randomly selected from the play for real version. Demo Mode versions of games allow you to play for "fun money" that has no financial value.
Side Bets
During the first round, where the player takes ten steps to the Vault, there is an option for side betting. If this option has been enabled, the side bet buttons can be seen on the right hand side of the screen. Here, the player can place a bet on which symbol will appear next – alarm, question or green arrow.
On each symbol button the appropriate payout odds will be displayed as a multiple of your stake. A single press of the button will suggest a £1 stake – this can be increased by repeatedly pressing the button. The player will then need to confirm the bet by pressing the tick (symbol) button. It can be cancelled by pressing the x.
When the player then selects the next step, any winnings will be added immediately into the account.
You can make multiple bets up to a limit of £500 per step. The average return to player on all side bets is 95%.
Gaming System Malfunction
The Operator reserves the right to withhold winnings and void wagers if a Player manipulates the games in a fraudulent manner or the Gaming System itself malfunctions. The definition of such a malfunction extends to an error in the published odds or pay tables, or a game not working in accordance with its published rules.


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Wu Minxia took gold in the 3m synchronized springboard, and in doing so became the first woman in history to win three consecutive Olympic golds. Sustained success like that comes at a price—in Wu's case, a life entirely devoted to training, cut off from the outside world.
After her gold, Wu's father admitted to the Shanghai Morning Post that he had been hiding some bad news from her: both her grandparents had died over a year ago, and her mother had battled breast cancer for eight years.
"Wu called us after her grandmother died, I gritted my teeth and told her: 'everything's fine, there aren't any problems','' Wu's father Wu Jueming told the paper. Wu's parents found such lies were "essential'' to ensure their daughter could keep focused on her training, the Shanghai Daily said. "We never talk about family matters with our daughter,'' the father said.
Wu's life seems to reinforce all our worst stereotypes about the Chinese Olympic program. Now 26, Wu began attending daily diving camp at six years old. At 16, she left home to live in a government-sponsored training facility, where she rarely saw her family, didn't attend school—didn't do anything but dive, all day, over and over again for this last decade.
Her parents only kept up with her life by following her Weibo account, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter. Said her father,
"We've known for years that our daughter doesn't belong to us any more."
Her parents even traveled to London to watch her compete at the Olympics, but either chose not to or weren't allowed to meet her until after she competed. The extent of their correspondence: a text message to let her know they had arrived safely.
Her mother's cancer is now in remission, but Wu's story has reportedly reignited discussion in China over the country's dogged commitment to athletics, at the expense of all else. But Wu did win her third straight gold, and China does lead the medal table, so the debate over success vs. humanity is likely to remain just that—a debate.
For a handy master schedule of every Olympic event, click here.


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"The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man."
~ Madame de Stael
"Love is the irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."
~Robert Frost
What is the sexiest organ in the body? You would be surprised to know that it is the brain. This is because the ability to imagine intimate scenarios and fantasies can be more stimulating than the sexual experience itself. Even the desire to be close to your lover activates endorphins in the brain. If you want to increase the energy of this organ, stay tuned for three simple additions to your meal plan that can enhance your sexual desire.
With more nerve cells in your gut than in the central nervous system, the intestines and brain are intimately connected. Often referred to as the second brain, the intestines can provide guidance ("gut feelings") for the answers we are seeking. To nourish the lower half of the body, include these three simple basics:
1. Whole Grains
Whole grains contain the all vital energy of the plant, which nourishes all levels of mind, body, and spirit. Energetically balanced, whole grains are grounding and help center your whole being from the inside out, achieving peace and harmony. Thus, including whole grains in your regime not only nourishes your sexual health but also the quality of your relationship.
2. Brown Rice
Brown rice is the specific whole grain which has complete balanced carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and minerals. Its stabilizing energy helps ground the core of the body (hara region) and supports organs in the lower part of the body like the reproductive organs.
3. Pressure Cooking
Cooking also transmutes healing energy into your food. Pressure cooking whole grains like brown rice adds warming, strengthening energy which further nourishes the lower region of the body, like the intestines.
The word desire comes from Latin, meaning "from the stars," pointing to the hidden spiritual forces behind our desires. So, amping up the energy of your brain and intestines increases not only your sexual desire but also enhances your connection to your intuitive power.