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Despite faltering, MS Dhoni remains the crowd favourite. It was evident even before the start of Thursday's match between his Rising Pune Sunrisers and Delhi Daredevils when lads clad in the aesthetically insensitive Pune jersey bearing his name thronged the gates of the Ferozeshah Kotla.ipl Updated: May 06, 2016 01:06 IST
Despite faltering, MS Dhoni remains the crowd favourite. It was evident even before the start of Thursday's match between his Rising Pune Sunrisers and Delhi Daredevils when lads clad in the aesthetically insensitive Pune jersey bearing his name thronged the gates of the Ferozeshah Kotla.
It was only fitting that the India limited-overs skipper obliged them with something he is known for – the finishing touch, almost. The finish and the match itself lacked much drama and the absence of nail-biting stuff took some sheen off the game.
But Dhoni, whose team is languishing at the bottom, was far from clinical in his innings and that showed when he mistimed a few hits. The six off Mohammed Shami, it seemed, looked like triggering the spark in him. He tried one too many and an Imran Tahir delivery that was sent to the cow corner was acrobatically held by Sam Billings.
The knock, however, was good enough to see the team through. Ajinkya Rahane held firm to neatly anchor the chase, finishing on 63 not out as the visiting side sealed the game by seven wickets in the final over.
All's well that ends well and Dhoni may have to thank Delhi Daredevils's misfortune a lot for that. They were without skipper Zaheer Khan and three of their other key performers.
Delhi went in with four spinners, including the Rs 8.5 crore baby Pawan Negi, who looked more like a pie-thrower on the day.
Whether picking so many spinners was by design or forced due to lack of options, Daredevils were the butt of some caustic comments even though the spinners did well while the pacers, especially Shami, were unimpressive.
Pitch committee chairman Chetan Chauhan had called this dry surface a 180-run wicket and Delhi Daredevils' 162, after being asked to bat first, was way below that.
A weak batting line-up, missing Quinton de Kock and Chris Morris, should have crumbled for far less.
But so poor have been the bowling resources at Dhoni's disposal that they managed to reach that total. Pune's lack of firepower in their bowling was evident from the pre-match drills.
With Ishant Sharma out of favour, there were only the has-beens for Dhoni to chose from. The Pune skipper went for Ashok Dinda and then didn't seem certain on how to use his trumpcard, R Ashwin. Ashwin was brought in after the first six overs, seemingly a defensive ploy. And barring one flighted delivery in his first over that turned and troubled the batsman, everything else was negotiated with ease.
Maybe bringing him on against an inexperienced opening pair first up may have made sense. But with Dhoni, you never know what's in store.


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I don't know about you but I tend to develop a bit of an extra spring in my step in the weeks that follow the clocks going forward. Brighter evenings have returned offering you more time for an early evening stroll around our beautiful borough, or perhaps a walk past some of its famous landmarks, or a chance to see trees, shrubs and flowers begin to come into bloom in our award-winning parks.
Something else you will spot in a few of our parks, and on one of our estates, is an outdoor gym. Now, from a distance these gyms may do a passable impression of a trendy art installation, but trust me, they are there to help you work off a few calories, tone your muscles and keep in shape.
There's some impressive sounding kit involved. In Holland Park for instance you will find 'Body Twisters' and 'Roller Back Massages' next to 'Parallel Bars' and 'Leg Presses' all free to use and designed for people of all abilities to have a go.
Two more outdoor gyms can be found in Tavistock Gardens and Little Wormwood Scrubs. We have also recently measured and marked out courses in Emslie Hornimans Pleasance (300m), Holland Park (600m) and Little Wormwood Scrubs (1km) for people wanting to increase their fitness and enjoy the parks at the same time. If you fancy something more structured and organised our Sports Development Team run a Fitness Walk on Mondays in Holland Park from 12.30pm to 1.15pm and a Health Walk on Thursdays, also in Holland Park, from 10.30am to 11.30am.
While I've been banging the drum for the outdoor workout I wouldn't want to dissuade anyone from using the marvellous indoor gyms and swimming pools at the Kensington Leisure Centre or Chelsea Sports Centre. These are both excellent facilities that really do offer something for everyone.
I realise however that some people are reluctant to cross the threshold of a gym or leisure centre for a multitude of reasons. These can range from simple economic considerations – i.e. it costs money you might not have. Or it could be that you're just not into memberships, or that perceptions, often false in my experience, of sports centres full of lycra-clad Adonis's put some off. Well, if any of these apply to you then please give our outdoor gyms some consideration. They are free and there for use all day and into the ever lengthening evenings.
And it's not just in our parks that you'll find outdoor gyms. The Kensington and Chelsea Tenants' Management Organisation recently installed one in Chelsea on the St Thomas More Estate, so there's no excuse for remaining a summer coach potato.

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Gabriel Orta is fast becoming known in bar industry. His work in molecular mixology can be seen in action and on the menu at The Florida Room, located in the Delano hotel in Miami's South Beach area.
Originally from Columbia, South America, Orta is also a partner in Bar-Lab, a consulting company that specializes in menu design and full-service concept creation. Orta has been on the road quite a bit lately, as well, taking home top honors from multiple competitions. Most recently he was selected by Grand Marnier as one of 100 bartenders to attend the spectacular Grand Marnier / NAVAN Mixology Summit in Vail, Colo., and he on a list of 10 finalists for the Cherry Heering Accessorize competition, which if selected, will earn him a trip to Singapore in June of 2009.
Orta caught our eye at Nightclub & Bar magazine in the fall, however, when he topped 9 fierce competitors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the world finals of the Cabana cachaça's 1st annual bartending competition.
Standing in front of an impressive menagerie — limes, peppercorns, mangos, watermelons, açai berries, molasses, and even exotic additions like cashew oranges and mangosteens — at Rio's 00 Nightclub were Orta's challengers: Amanda Washington of Rye in San Francisco, John Aquino of Coast Bar and Grill in Charleston, S.C., Jennifer Contraveos of La Madia in Chicago, Alex Miranda of The Fasano in Rio de Janeiro, cocktail consultant Gardner Dunn of New York and three London additions of Alex Kratena from The Langham Hotel, Julian de Feral of London's Milk & Honey and The East Room and Gregor de Gruyther of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. Every competitor had won a series of previous regional comps and was instructed that, in less than 10 minutes, a one cocktail should be produced featuring Cabana with no more than six ingredients excluding garnish. Two random ingredients were plucked from a Fedora for each as well. The contestants were required to use at least one of the two selected.
Orta's winning libation blended the essences of exotic fruits of Brazil, a bit of his love of spice stemming from his South American heritage and a little jab at the crazy weather conditions outside.
"I began by infusing a Martini glass by burning four sprigs of Thyme," he explains. "Following that, I muddled a combination of crushed peppercorns, passion fruit, blackberry jam and shook up a few ounces of Cabana cachaça."
The result proved profitable.
"Being in Rio inspired me, and I named the drink Earth Wind & Fire because that's Rio to me," Orta laughs. "It was always foggy in the morning and that's why I burned the thyme. The culture has so much fire and passion – so I used the peppercorns, and then there is water and surfing in the city, of course."
He won an all expenses paid trip back to defend his title in 2009, but you're likely to see Orta standing among competitors at other competitions long before he arrives back in Rio.
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"The blues is the easiest to learn but the hardest to master just like living life," is a quote by Alan Mirikitani, known to his fans as BB Chung King, one of music's great blues artists who passed away on July 22, 2015. I learned of his passing through my friend Don Randi and expected to see some reports in the media on news services or major online sources, but only a few people on Facebook were posting the sad news. Even though this phenomenal blues guitar player, singer and composer was not widely known and celebrated like many of his blues and rock colleagues, BB Chung King is worth remembering and honoring with a tribute to his talent.
Alan Mirikitani was born in Lynwood California on March 1, 1955 and grew up in Downey. He was a sansei, (third generation Japanese American) which made him unique in the American blues/rock genre. Most musicians playing blues are mainly black or white. His alias, BB Chung King, was a nickname he had since a friend called him that because Mirikitani's guitar hero was BB King. His remarkable playing style was a modern rock slant on straight blues guitar playing. Mikiritani played with such emotion and personality, and his compositions were outstanding, so it is hard to understand why he never became more famous.
When he formed a band, The Buddah Heads, he began playing clubs around Los Angeles as BB Chung King & The Buddah Heads. The Buddah Heads signed with RCA Records in 1994 and released a CD titled "Blues Had a Baby," which was loved by critics and blues fans alike. BB Chung King & The (screaming) Buddah Heads toured the US and Asia to sellout crowds over the years and their songs (written by Mirikitani) have been featured in films My Cousin Vinny, Robocop 3, Great Expectations, Unhook the Stars and others.
After the 1994 release of "Blues Had a Baby" BB Chung King & The Buddah Heads released other albums; "Raw," "Mumbo Jumbo," "Howling at the Moon," and more. These albums were released independently. Several artists have covered BB Chung King's songs in live shows and recordings. Coco Montoya and Ruth Brown are among the most notable. He lived in Burbank, CA for many years and also opened a recording studio in Burbank called The Dawghouse.
The last live show that Mirikitani performed was in April 2015 at the Ventura County Blues Festival in Moorpark, CA. At the festival, he played with Coco Montoya to a huge, electrified audience of fans.
Like many other music greats that have passed away too soon, Alan Mirikitani leaves us wishing for more of his talents in new compositions and shows. But we are fortunate to have his songs and recordings to preserve his legacy. R.I.P. BB Chung King
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The Puffy mattress has been crafted to provide an exceptional level of comfort that envelopes your body and adapts to your body shape to supply a sleep to the complete capacity.
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On the Puffy bed mattress, you do not need to worry about sweating or sleeping hot, as this top rated mattress is created to provide a comfy and cool sleeping surface area throughout the night.
Does it Have any Smell?
The Puffy Mattress, similar to the other bed in a box bed mattress does have a small 'new bed mattress' smell at first when it is unwrapped from the product packaging.
Although the smell remains for a long time but it is not a cause of issue as this prevails among compressed bed mattress and the odor dissipates almost completely in about a number of days.
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The Puffy mattress is made to buy to ensure that it is provided as fresh as possible to your doorstep. Memory Foam Mattress Sales
Does it Require a Foundation?
The Puffy Mattress does not need a particular or special type of foundation as it is created to deal with any frame or foundation.
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What Type of Cover Does it Have?
The cover of the Puffy bed mattress has been uniquely developed and crafted using high quality products to work well together with the foam layers and provide a comfortable sleeping experience.
The bed mattress has a soft and plush, stretch-knit cover that is stretchy and remains tight over the mattress.
The cover has small pores and is designed to be thin. This helps in supplying breathability and a cool sleeping surface area along with assists in wicking away heat and moisture.
The top of the cover is white in color and has a textured surface with little clouds positioned distantly all over that make it enticing and appealing. The side panels of the cover are made out of high quality resilient material and dark grey in color.
The Puffy logo design is placed near the footing of the mattress, right in the center. The cover has a zipper that indicates it is removable and can be cleaned too.
What is the Best Way to Care for the Puffy Mattress?
The Puffy bed mattress is very easy to preserve and care for if used with correct guidelines.
The mattress has a detachable and washable cover that can be hand cleaned along with machine washed. It is not suggested to clean the cover typically as this may harm the material.
In case of little stains, the area cleaning approach is suggested.
A sponge needs to be dipped into a mixture of water and a moderate detergent, and ought to be rubbed in circular movement over the stain until it clears away. Make certain no damaging or harsh detergents are utilized.
The area should be dried off immediately with a hand dryer as this will prevent any damage to the foam layers.
The mattress should not be turned as the comfort layer has actually been put on the top however it must be rotated from visit toe after every 6 to 7 months as this will offer an even use and avoid the mattress from bottoming out.
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Will it Last Long?
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The base core layer of the mattress offers general support to the bed mattress and secures it from bottoming out.
This foam based layer not just provides strength however likewise total durability to the mattress.
The latest innovation incorporated into the specifically designed foam layers of this bed mattress assists it to last for a a lot longer time than the basic foam mattresses.
Although the company offers a lifetime warranty with the mattress, it is anticipated to last and work well for about 13 to 15 years. The life of the mattress might increase if it is taken proper care of. Memory Foam Mattress Sales
Size and Shipping
The Puffy mattress is offered in 6 various sizes that are like the basic United States bed mattress dimensions.
The size of the mattress can be selected according to the requirements and requirements of the customer.
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All Puffy bed mattress are made to order and prepared in immaculate conditions so that the mattress stays compressed for as little time as possible and feels fresh when unpacked.
When the mattress is all set, it is compressed, vacuum sealed, and rolled into a cardboard box for shipping.
The company uses the current technology to compress all the sizes of the mattress including the Cal King into a single sized box which is 19 ″ x 19 ″ x 42 ″ in size.
Package is white in color and has the Puffy logo design printed over it. The box looks simple yet attractive and the size makes it easy to steer and manage.
The company offers totally free shipping by means of FED-EX to the adjoining 48 States and charges $150 for delivering to Hawaii and Alaska. The business also offers free shipping to the majority of the states in Canada.
Because the mattress is made to purchase, for that reason it will take about 2 to 3 days to prepare the order. The bed mattress is delivered in about 3 to 6 company days.
It is really easy to establish the mattress when you receive it, all you have to do is unpack the mattress, put it over a foundation, and cut open the packaging.
The bed mattress will start to decompress itself and will immediately take its appropriate shape in a few hours.
101 Night Risk-Free Sleep Trial and Guarantee
Puffy deals a 101 night safe trial with its mattress, which means that you can return the bed mattress within the first 101 nights from the date of shipment if you are not persuaded with its quality or comfort.
It is advised to use the mattress for a minimum of 3 to 4 of weeks prior to deciding as it takes some time for the human body to adapt and adjust to a brand-new comfort level.
If for some factor, nevertheless, you are not satisfied with the mattress, then all you need to do is contact the company within the defined time period and they will arrange a totally free pickup for the bed mattress. Memory Foam Mattress Sales
When the mattress is picked up, the business will contribute it to a regional charity and refund you all your loan.
There will be no covert, shipping, or transportation expenses charged or subtracted from your refund.
The donation policy of the company ensures that your foam mattress will not end up in a junkyard, and will be given to those who are in genuine requirement of it.
If you remain in Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada and choose to return the bed mattress under the 101-Night Trial Policy, then the business will not have the ability to refund you the shipping charges paid for the original delivery of the mattress.
Puffy's 101-Night Trial Policy stands for just the initial purchasers who have actually bought straight from their site.
Puffy is highly positive about their sleep system and states that it will be the very best foam bed mattress that you have ever attempted, and for that reason supports the bed mattress with among the very best guarantees provided in the mattress industry.
The company provides a limited lifetime warranty with the mattress which means that the company has you covered for as long as you own the mattress.
The limited service warranty covers all the production defects dealt with throughout the life of the bed mattress.
If any defects are dealt with in the craftsmanship or materials during the first 10 years from the date of purchase then the business will replace the bed mattress with a brand brand-new Puffy bed mattress free of cost.
If any problems are faced after the very first 10 years then the business will either repair or replace your mattress at its discretion.
They will also charge a $50 shipping cost sustained each method which will be waived off if it is validated that a producer's problem exists.
At your discretion, the company likewise uses an unique "Quick Sleep" alternative as a part of your life time service warranty.
After the conclusion of the first ten years you can choose to pick this choice, where instead of fixing or changing your mattress, the company supplies you with a brand-new mattress at half of the original price you paid to purchase the bed mattress.
You get to keep the old mattress too.
The service warranty covers any visible imprints that are greater than 1.5 inches and producing flaws in the zipper of the cover too.
This is valid only for the initial buyer of the bed mattress and does not move if the mattress is offered further.
How Much Does the Puffy Mattress Cost?
The Puffy mattress is built utilizing the best quality products and foams but is still available at extremely sensible rates.
To reduce the rates of the bed mattress and make it more economical, the company has actually avoided intermediaries and cut out on pointless commissions.
The mattress is offered in different sizes and is priced appropriately. The costs of the bed mattress variety between $625 to $1150. The company is likewise presently offering a flat $200 discount on all the sizes. Memory Foam Mattress Sales
Following are the rates of the Puffy at discounted rates:
- Twin " $625
- Twin XL " $675
- Full " $800
- Queen " $950 with the current $200 discount!
- King " $1,150
- California King " $1,150
The reduced rates make this mattress an excellent choice to think about for all kinds of sleepers lurking for a new mattress.
By the way, the bed mattress was just recently featured on the Ellen show:
Review: Our Verdict
The Puffy bed mattress is a high standard bed mattress that fits the requirements of practically all kinds of sleepers. It offers a medium level of firmness which is preferred by the majority of sleepers.
The company has actually tried to use the highest possible quality of products and items and use the bed mattress at very affordable prices.
The bed mattress supplies utmost comfort and exceptional pressure relief that helps in sleeping to the full potential and awakening fresh and stimulated.
This is also one of the best mattresses for neck and back pain due to its back positioning support.
Puffy backs up its mattress with a 101 night safe trial and an industry best, lifetime warranty.
Additionally, the mattress supplies great motion seclusion and is extremely resilient.
It does not sleep hot at all as it has been thoroughly created to prevent any heat retention and offer comfy sleeping temperature levels.
Given that the materials utilized in this mattress are very durable and the mattress is developed with superior quality foams, the Puffy is a fantastic financial investment for an unequaled comfy sleep.
Puffy likewise has a generous program where it donates a brand name brand-new Puffy Mattress to a kids's shelter for every 20 posts from various followers with the puffy mattress.
In general, the Puffy bed mattress, with the extra $200 discount is a fantastic worth for your cash and is extremely advised for the people who want to buy a brand-new bed mattress.


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This week was our annual family holiday to Padstow, almost certainly my favourite (and most photogenic!) week of the year.
Here's our week in pictures…
Day 209 – Saturday 28th July – the start of our holiday in Padstow! We set off at 6am and did Exeter parkrun on the way down. After three years of staying at One High Street, we stayed at a new house and it is absolutely amazing! I'll blog about that separately. This is the view from the decking. We get an even better view from the lounge window.
Day 210 – Sunday 29th July – a very wet start to the day. My husband and I took my eldest for his first run in nine months. He found it hard, but managed four miles. Then we all went to Adrenalin Quarry and I was really nervous about going on the 490 metre zip line. But I did it!
Day 211 – Monday 30th July – I don't know why, but my husband always insists on visiting Newquay when we're on holiday and we always have an underwhelming time and this time was no exception! This is about the only photo I took.
Day 212 – Tuesday 31st July – the weather was hot and sunny, and my parents visited us for the day. We went the beach at Rock and my daughter wanted me to take photos of her doing various jumps.
Day 213 – Wednesday 1st August – we cycled on the Camel Trail to Bodmin. This is the furthest we have cycled with kids and the furthest I have cycled since my early 20s! I took this photo of Padstow harbour in the evening.
Day 214 – Thursday 2nd August – we went for a walk on the South West Coast Path, not as far as we usually go, but it was still enjoyable with some stunning views. That's my boys messing around and frightening me – far too close to the edge and very high above the sea.
Day 215 – Friday 3rd August – our last day in Padstow! It was warm and sunny and we went to our favourite beach at Trevone. My husband and younger son love playing frisbee on the beach and it gets surprisingly competitive.
Day 216 – Saturday 4th August – we set off for home at 6.30am and stopped in Cullompton, Devon for parkrun. It was the first parkrun in over a year for my eldest. Those are not family members, it's just a picture of the (very steep) walk up to the start line. The rest of it was surprisingly a lot more downhill than uphill.
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source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35425/info
Apple iPhone is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability that may cause a call to be placed automatically.
Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to bypass the Mail's call-approval dialog and place a call automatically from a vulnerable device.
NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 35414 (Apple iPhone and iPod touch Prior to Version 3.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), but has been assigned its own record to better document it.
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In the Yoga Industry, Words Matter.
There is an epidemic of words existing in the fitness and healthcare communities that although may possess good intentions, perpetuate behavior that will have lasting effects on the people upon which they land. These words encourage negative self talk and body image, sweep self-efficacy under the rug, and ultimately create a hostile environment of competition and comparison for the client.
Six months ago, I co-founded an online women's fitness company as its chief yoga instructor and operations manager, and I am a full time physical therapist and medical therapeutic yoga instructor. As it is my first time building a business, I am learning how crucial marketing and appropriate messaging is as our firm grows. When used thoughtfully, marketing is a tool in communicating the value of our movement classes to potential customers. However, the way aspirational marketing has been historically employed in fitness culture plays into our collective insecurities particularly as women: our bodies are wrong they way they are naturally.
The other morning I inspected the marketing materials and words used and presented in my PT clinic's waiting room. I rummaged through the various stacks of magazines and studied the ones that included women, fitness, or some combination of the two on the front page. I collected some of the keywords used on the covers and in the headline articles. I noticed a pattern.
The literature, littered with fear-mongering, feminine idealism, promoted "beauty" and "skinny" as end goals for their purported advice. Words that spur comparison like younger and perfect filled the pages; adjectives like cranky and creaky described the body. These examples imply that something is wrong, something must be done and the options are black or white: either cured or in pain, best or worst, thin or thick, young or old. Little to no emphasis on the experience of feeling good, feeling healthy, or any middle ground leaves so many of us with a sense of not belonging. Real people exist somewhere in the gray areas.
Of course, this is not news to feminists, or news at all really in Western culture, but I am deeply bothered that it continues despite our knowledge of how harmful body idealism is for women's health and self-esteem. There is an undeniable correlation between the words we're exposed to and the development of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. This language doesn't stay in these magazines, it becomes activated in healthcare and fitness communities too. How often do we hear the phrase "you should be able to…(fill in the blank here)" in an exercise class? Again, the wrongs words push class participants to compare themselves to a norm, or worse yet, drive them to move beyond their body's limits to feel "successful" during exercise.
As a healthcare and wellness professional, it is my obligation and privilege to dismantle the effects of such harmful language by actively searching for elegant, empowered words in my yoga classes. It was during my ongoing education at the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute that I felt the significance of employing skillful language as an instructor. The coursework encourages the use of "poetic language," a strategy using words to curate an introspective experience for the listener and class participant. The escape from anatomical jargon fosters imagination and meditation, rather that judgement and comparison. I understood firsthand in my own body and asana practice how purposeful, compassionate language was affecting me: it was changing the way I spoke to myself. Now, I am grateful for the poetic language I actively choose when I teach yoga, and see the benefits of, in my work as a physical therapist.
It is possible to sow seeds of self-care in an exercise experience. How can the fitness and health community develop a common dialect that supports the exerciser to tune in rather than tune out? Is it truly possible to affect deeper, more significant shifts for our clients when instructors challenge themselves to use words creatively and strategically? My answer is a generous, whole-hearted yes! I encourage anybody reading who isn't familiar with this kind of cuing to use it on yourself; jot down a list of adjectives and verbs that describe your movement that are open-ended, positive in nature, focused on the five senses, and guide you into a personal, introspective experience. Then, teach a class to yourself using only those words, and notice their effects. You will find your experience and your teaching transformed.
Words, indeed, do matter.


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Check out these fun summer cocktails using Alizé Apple! Apple-Cran Splash + Apple Fizz Alizé Cocktails, plus join the twitter party happening tomorrow! This post was sponsored on behalf of Alizé via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own.
Apple-Cran Splash + Apple Fizz Alizé Cocktails {+ twitter party!}
Last year we shared some fun Alizé cocktails three different ways. Well, Alizé is back with a brand new flavor! Alizé Apple is a succulent infusion of ripe, delicious apples delicately blended with premium French Vodka. At the suggested retail price of $17, this French vodka is easily served on the rocks or mixed with fresh juices, mixers, and other spirits. To me, the Alizé Apple taste like apple candy taffy (sweet and delicious)!
With a holiday weekend just around the corner, it's the perfect time to plan a party with Alizé Apple as a guest!
You can learn more about the Alizé Apple by attending an upcoming Twitter party, tomorrow, May 25th from 9 p.m.- 10 p.m. (EST). There will be prizes and a ton of FUN! You can RSVP for the #AlizéApple Twitter Party here.
- Date: Thursday, May 25
- Party Time (excellent!): 9-10pm Eastern time
- Where: #AlizeApple on Twitter
- Who: @TatanishaPW & @HoneyandLimeCo
- Prizes: (1) Pottery Barn copper cocktail set with four coasters and four glasses ($160 value), (7) $50 American Express gift cards, (3) Lilly Pulitzer highball glasses, (3) Lilly Pulitzer coasters. Must be a US resident to win.
You can also learn more about Alizé Apple and find at a retailer near you by visiting their website.
Here are a few Alizé Apple cocktail ideas to try this summer!
We tried two of the Alizé Apple signature cocktails and recreated them below. {both recipes are the property of Alizé}
Apple-Cran Splash Cocktail:
- 1 oz. Alizé Apple
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- Sliced limes
- Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice, and slide slices of lime on the sides.
Apple Fizz Cocktail
- 1-1/2 oz. Alizé Apple
- 3 oz. lemon lime soda
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add Alizé Apple and lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with lime or apple slice.
Always remember to drink responsibly. And never drink and drive!
We look forward to chatting with you tomorrow at the #AlizeApple Twitter Party!


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A Message from Justin Elicker
The last two decades have seen tremendous change in the relationship between Yale and New Haven. Yale has contributed millions of dollars to rebuild downtown and support important community initiatives, like the Yale Homebuyers Program and New Haven Promise. New Haven's leadership has increasingly viewed Yale as a potential partner, and not as an adversary.
But there is clearly more work to be done to promote a town-gown relationship that benefits both parties. When I am mayor, City Hall will work with President Peter Salovey to better unite Yale resources with the needs of the New Haven community and to attract Yalies and all entrepreneurs to New Haven after graduation. At the same time, my responsibility as mayor will be to ensure that the people of New Haven, particularly the most vulnerable, can benefit from Yale's resources.
Through a more equitable transportation system and a strategic approach to tutoring, Yale and New Haven can partner to better serve the community. Our current downtown transit system is redundant, inefficient, and unjust. I will support CT Transit and Yale's ongoing efforts to create an improved, unified public transit system that serves everyone. And with thousands of students at Yale and area universities, New Haven should do a better job of harnessing that resource to ensure that every child in the city has a tutor or mentor.
My administration will take significant steps to make it easier for residents, including Yale students, to start their own business here. Cities across the country are finding that they thrive when they attract young professionals interested in entrepreneurism. When I am mayor, we will make it easier for small businesses to start by reducing red tape and providing an easy small business online portal with city government. The city will also better connect Yale and New Haven incubator programs so that start-ups can thrive. Our city can benefit greatly by encouraging Yale students to settle here after graduation and contribute to our economy.
At the same time, I will not let Yale take steps that hurt the city. Earlier this year, the Board of Aldermen approved the sale of parts of High and Wall Streets to Yale, without guaranteeing the continued access of the public, for a fire-sale price. I opposed that plan, and will oppose any initiative by Yale, the hospital, or a company that is not respectful of New Haven's residents and taxpayers.
And lastly, as a Yale student, you should know that I care deeply about your involvement in this city. During this campaign, while my opponent has largely avoided Yale, I have taken a number of opportunities to come to campus. That speaks to two truths. First, as mayor I will responsive to all New Haveners. I haven't reached out just to Yalies, but have answered requests from everyone from individual citizens to our city's largest organizations to meet, because I believe that all New Haveners deserve a seat with the mayor. And second, a good number of the policies that I have outlined here and as part of the 75 Days, 75 Solutions series depend upon engaging with Yale students.
You can work with native New Haveners to create a more prosperous and just city. You can stay in New Haven after graduation and start the next great tech start-up. If you elect me as mayor, I will help you do it.
Ward 10 Alder Justin Elicker (FES '10 SOM '10) is an Independent candidate for Mayor of New Haven.


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Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Blue Angels Release 2007 Show Schedule
NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced their schedule for the 2007 show season.
Following winter training, the team will begin its 61st season at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., March 10, 2007. It will conclude Nov. 10 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla.
The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 66 demonstrations at 35 air show sites throughout the United States, as they celebrate 20 years of flying the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.
Demonstration sites are selected in support of the objectives of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense. Public performances greatly assist Navy and Marine Corps recruiting and retention goals, enhance esprit de corps among uniformed men and women, and demonstrate the professional skills and capabilities of the armed forces to bolster pride in the American public.
"The Blue Angels are fired up and ready for a safe and exhilarating show season," said Cmdr. Kevin Mannix, Blue Angels flight leader and commanding officer. "While we wanted to perform at every air show site, we have a limited number of available performance dates each season. Every venue that requested to host the Blue Angels received the Navy's utmost consideration."
The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at the following locations in 2007.
10 NAF El Centro CA
17-18 Davis Monthan AFB AZ
24 Tyndall AFB FL
31 MacDill AFB FL
01 MacDill AFB, FL
14-15 NAS Corpus Christi TX
21-22 MCAS Beaufort SC
28-29 Vidalia GA
05-06 Offutt AFB NE
12 Seymour Johnson AFB NC
19-20 La Crosse WI
23 U.S. Naval Academy MD
26-27 Millville NJ
02-03 Rockford IL
09-10 Tinker AFB OK
16-17 Fargo ND
23-24 North Kingstown RI
30 Battle Creek MI
01 Battle Creek MI
07-08 Ypsilanti MI
14-15 McConnell AFB KS
21 Pensacola Beach FL
28-29 Bozeman MT
04-05 Seattle WA
11-12 Hillsboro OR
25-26 Indianapolis IN
01-03 St. Louis MO
08-09 NAS Oceana VA
15-16 NAS Brunswick ME
22-23 Millington TN
29-30 Salinas CA
06-07 San Francisco CA
13-14 MCAS Kaneohe Bay HI
20-21 Fort Worth TX
27-28 Muskogee OK
03-04 Jacksonville Beach FL
09-10 NAS Pensacola FL
Although these dates have been approved, they are subject to change. For the most updated schedule information, log on to the team's official Web site at http://www.blueangels.navy.mil.
Labels: 2007, Air Show Schedule, Blue Angels, US Navy


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The Lombardi Award finalists had a decidedly defensive lean. When it comes to another predominately lineman award, though, it's almost all about the other side of the ball.
The Outland Trophy, handed out annually since 1946, announced its semifinalists for the 2014 award Thursday, revealing a pool of six potential winners. As you may have guessed from the headline, five of the six semifinalists are offensive linemen.
The lone defensive player is Texas tackle Malcolm Brown, who is also one of the finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Award. What follows are the other five Outland semifinalists.
- Auburn center Reese Dismukes
- Baylor offensive tackle Spencer Drango
- Oregon tackle Jake Fisher
- Florida State guard Tre' Jackson
- Iowa offensive tackle Brandon Scherff
Finalists for this year's award will be announced next Tuesday. Last year's winner was Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald.


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Audio-GD - NFB7.77 - Discrete Balanced Dual ES9038 PRO FPGA Accusilicon DAC - PCM / DxD / DSD)
NFB-7.77 is Audio-GD's flag-ship - dual - Sabre ES9038Pro based Digital Analogue Converter. An additional FPGA was implemeneted to separate the data feed to each dual ES9038 Pro in mono mode. It re-clocks and FIFO's all incoming signals to make sure the output data is (almost) free from jiter and reaches optimal timing with its source clock. The FPGA design includes a high performance SPDIF interface, replacing the less good SPDIF interface of the ES9038 Pro .
All parts and components are selected based on excellent sonic and measurements performance. Components are e.g. from DALE resistors (USA), WIMA capacitors (Germany) and NOVER parts (UK) . The used components but also the technical design (e.g. discrete analogue section and high speed FPGA's) of this system were being selected after many years of experience and practices and are considered to perform and provide sublim sonic results. Supporting todays high resolutions and up to date interfaces like USB and I2S.
Enjoy DSD512 and best sound quality with Singxer F1 USB module installed (Replacing Amanero)
Dual ES9038 Pro design, one per channel in mono mode, this improves the channel crossover and soundstage is larger and extremely precise.
- Discrete True Balanced DAC
- Built in FPGA processor to reject external jitter
- Dual 32bit / 768K Sabre ES9038Pro
- 32bit / 384K Asynchronous Transfer Amanero Combo 384
- 3X Accusilicon AS318B Femto (100Mhz, 98Mhz, 90Mhz)
- Copper OCC internal wiring
- Discrete analogue output & power supply
- Fully DC coupled design without capacitors in signal path
- Non- feedback ACSS analog output control
- Total of 15 regulated low noise class A power circuits
- Over 40,000uF power capacity to purify the class A power supply
- high-grade matched transistors only
- Amanero Combo384 with isolation
USB Singxer F1 Option (Replacing Amanero)
Enjoy DSD512 and best sound quality with Singxer F1 USB module installed (Replacing Amanero)
MAGNA HIFI is offering a significant upgrade of the internal USB interface by replacing the Amanero USB interface for a more sophisticated Singxer F-1 XU208 board using the Crystek CCHD-575 ultra low phase noise clocks. Besides the sound quality improvements it enables native DSD512 support! We'll make sure the Singxer F-1 is properly installed and using internal ultra clean power source from the internal DAC to ensure best sound quality
- 1 Coaxial BNC SPDIF (Option: Replace by Coaxial RCA)
- 2 Coaxial BNC + RCA SPDIF
- 4 Optical Toslink
- 5 I2S input (RJ45) (Option: Replace by HDMI LVDS)
- 6 USB Amanero
- ACSS balanced
- XLR balanced
- RCA single ended
Download USB Amanero drivers for Windows 10
Download USB Amanero drivers for Windows 7 & 8
No drivers required for Linux and/or Mac OS
OSX 10.6+ and Linux with UAC2 compliant kernel
Microsoft Windows: KS/Wasapi/WDM/ASIO
Width: 430 mm
Length: 430 mm
Height: 85 mm
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|>120DB (XLR output)
|2.5V (RCA) | 5V (XLR) | 2+2mA (ACSS)
|0.5 Vp-p
|19 dBm
|USB: 44.1 - 384kHz | Coax: 44.1 - 192kHz | Optical: 44.1 - 96kHz
|1.0, 1.1, 2.0 & 3.0
|Windows, iOS, Linux
|W430 X L430 X H85 (Alumunium)
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with roasted golden beets, Fig and port wine vinaigrette
Tomato, Croutons, Avocado, with a classic Caesar Dressing
Carrots, Red Pepper, Crispy Rice Noodles Asian Miso Dressing
Mixed Greens, Vegetables, Farro, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken- 5, Salmon-7, Steak-8, Tofu-4
Sandwiches served with side salad of the day or Kettle Chips
Grilled on Marble Rye with hand cut corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, scallion caper remoulade
House roasted turkey breast, fresh cranberry orange relish, Vermont cheddar cheese
Herb grilled Chicken breast with raisins, pecans celery in a mayo sour cream dressing. Choice of Wrap, Bread or Salad Plate.
on Grilled wheat bread with Raspberry Chipolte Aioli
Tofu, Quinoa, Roasted Veggies, Grilled on Foccacia Bun with caramelized onions, house made ketchup, add cheese 11
Our special mix of ground beef Served with LTO, Foccacia roll, add cheese, grilled onions, mushrooms, bacon add $1 for each item.
with Chopped Kale, Heirloom baby tomatoes, our house caesar dressing.
A cup of Chef's soup du-jur with a special sandwich of the day.
3 corn tortilla's stuffed with manchego cheese, crunchy super slaw. Avocado, corn salsa and pico da gallo on the side
Greek Salad, House made Hummus, Pita
Add grilled Chicken or tofu add an additional 4
Roasted Cauliflower Grilled with chickpeas, spinach and our own Dukah mixture, lemon and roasted garlic yogurt, with Pita
Ask your Server for today's Chef Selection
Ask for today's selection of homemade desserts from our sister restaurant The Oasis Cafe and Bakery
Cup - 4, Bowl - 7 Ask for today's Chef Selection
Stuffed hardboiled eggs with crispy pancetta, ancho chili, dijon mustard and mayo
Roasted Golden Beets layered with goat cheese, melted and served on arugula with a balsamic maple reduction
Ground chickpeas and Zucchini Falafel on kale, cucumber, tomato, and mint salad with Vegan Tahini Jam
Slow roasted St. Louis Ribs with a sweet and savory barbecue sauce served with crunchy super slaw and house BBQ sauce
Our house 21 day plus dry aged beef with mixed greens, avocado, heirloom baby tomatoes, ginger cucumbers, crispy onions, bleu cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in middle eastern spices, yogurt and tomatoes slow roasted with coconut milk
With Oasis Cafe honey raisin orange sauce
Rigatoni, grilled chicken broccoli, sun-dried tomato, mushrooms, parmesan cheese and a light cream sauce
A selection of ingredients, usually vegetarian, sometimes vegan, but always unique and delicious
Pork Tenderloin, kale, sweet potato, manchego cheese Quesadilla. Tomato, corn, avocado, and rice salad, with Salsa Verde and Cilantro Sourcream
Flat breads are served with a small house salad and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Spinach, tomato, pepperoncini, goat cheese, kalamata olive
Grilled Chicken caramelized onion, housemate BBQ sauce
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On Foccacia Roll with American cheese served with Chips
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Lunch Tuesday -Saturday 11:30-2:30
Dinner Tuesday -Sunday 4- 9
Closed Monday
Over 30 years ago we started with our first restaurant on Siesta Key, The Broken Egg, adding The Serving Spoon a few years later and in 2004 The Oasis Cafe and Bakery. We are pleased to add our newest venture 1812 Osprey a Neighborhood Bistro. It has been great to be back in Southside Village after so many years with the Serving Spoon. This area has over the years become quite a hub in the Foodie Scene for Sarasota. With our Son Adam at !812, our Daughter Ashley Snyder at The Oasis and our youngest son Edward helping when he is ashore The Palermo family continues to serve the Locals and our visitors the very freshest and creative dishes possible. We hope you have an opportunity to visit us soon. Jim and Melissa Palermo
Our restaurant is available for private events: weddings, business lunches, dinners, cocktail receptions, and more. We would love to discuss how to be a part of your next event.
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we source our fresh ingredients from local farms when possible and the very best of vendors on the west coast of Florida


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7 Wonders is another Rules of Play favourite. As the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World you're tasked with gathering resources, developing commercial routes, and affirming your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times - 7 Wonders is excellent fun.
Don't just take our word for it! Check out this review of 7 Wonders.
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On January 19th in Greenway's massive auditorium a three hour war was waged. Theatre students transformed into hard core commandoes as Theatre Director Mr. Losenicky hosted his annual tradition known as the great Nerf Gun War.
Seven years ago, Mr. Losenicky's and his students were trying to come up with an event for January to host much like the annual Movie Night. One student mentioned an idea of a Nerf Gun War. Even though it was denied at first for possibly being dangerous, not long after it came around to become a seven year tradition to this day.
When asked why he had come up with events for every month Mr. Losenicky explained how he had wanted to bring "commonality" among the students and to even get parents involved in the activities. He also mentioned how events like these can bring students and even teachers together and to show how students and teachers can have fun moments and not all serious ones.
Before the meeting for the Nerf Gun War had started, it was important for everyone to have any kind of eyewear; glasses, sun glasses, goggles, anything like those because it is known that Nerf Guns can cause injuries, especially on accident. In BBC News, Jonathan Brady wrote about how a man shot his wife in the eye while playing with their son's Nerf Gun, and she lost her vision. This story and many other reports are why "Hasbro warns players not to aim Nerf guns at eyes or face" area, and why Mr. Losenicky said, "You cannot participate unless you have some sort of eyewear."
As groups were being chosen for teams, (Team Red, Team Blue, Team Yellow) many guesses were going about who will win. On Team Blue, there were three boys dressed in animal-onesies; this led to the game receiving attention and support from some people not participating.
"I honestly hope the Fluffy-Swat-Team wins. They seem to take it very seriously," non-participant Austin Eggleston said. As soon as the game started, Team Blue members were heading for Team Red's base, hoping to capture their flag, while Team Yellow and Team Red headed for Blue's base.
Close to the end of round one, Red Team had taken over the Blue Team's base; this led to Mr. Losenicky demanding a pause to explain how because Red Team captured Blue Team's base; this started an alliance and created Red Team and Blue Team to become Team Purple! During a pause of the game Mr. Losenicky let all of the team members regroup to their bases and later proceeded the game. When the game was un-paused, it was clear that Team Purple planned to surround the Yellow Team. Although it does sound like Team Purple would easily take down Team Yellow, it took quite some time to do so. It took so long that Team Purple members had questioned if Team Yellow were out or if they had bad aim.
In the end Team Yellow was defeated, when their flag was captured at their base; and ten minutes later round two started and questions arose about who will be going for who. Blue Team's leader explained how their plan was to go for Team Yellow; Team Yellow were planning to sneak up on Team Red, and Team Red wanted to "give the yellow team a break," and go for Team Blue.
In the second round, Mr. L. explains how The Red team had won and how "the Blue team tried to go around the backend and got annihilated and lost their medic. When you lose your medic it's only a matter of time before you done, and then they took over that base." Together they went after Yellow team's base, and that's all she wrote.


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If you believe what Malia Crouse tells you, you will come away thinking she barely made her high school cross-country team, she wasn't good enough to run for the University of Oregon, where she went to college, and that she runs because it's a great way to hang out with her friends.
Actually, that last part is true - Crouse's infectious smile and easy going personality will make you want to join her on a run too.
But good luck keeping up.
In her debut marathon in 2013 (Atlanta, while visiting her brother) she was the first female finisher, and crossed the line with a big smile on her face. She won her next two marathons as well - Maui in 2014 on her 30th birthday and Big Sur in 2015.
In December of 2015, she placed 8th at the Honolulu Marathon and was the first American female with a time of 2:51:52. Just for reference, the "B" standard to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials is 2:45, meaning that Crouse's times are up there with the best runners in the country.
Still, Crouse won't fess up to being fast. She will maintain that she is just doing what she loves.
"I'm an early bird," says Crouse, who moved back to Maui from Colorado last year. "I have to be at work at 7:45, so I'm out of bed at 4:30 or 5, I do a little stretching and eat something, and I'm out the door for a bike ride or a run. It's just how I like to start my day."
Unlike many elite runners who have time for naps, massages, and two workouts a day, Crouse heads to the office after her run, where she works for Maui County in the Housing Division managing federal affordable housing grants.
"There is a crazy big need here on Maui. It's scary sometimes."
Although Crouse grew up on Maui, she went to college at the University of Oregon and moved to Colorado for about a decade, where she started cycling.
"My mom is from Denver, and I fell in love with Colorado three months after moving there. I really thought it would be my forever home," said Crouse.
Already a runner and cycler, Crouse easily slid into the triathlon scene. She qualified for and competed in the 70.3 World Championships in both 2011 and 2012 and had her best finish at the Boulder 70.3 as the fourth amateur female in 2013.
And that's when she caught the marathon bug.
"I love being in the ocean, but whenever I was done with the swim and the bike in a tri, I was so excited to run!"
After her 2015 Honolulu Marathon, Crouse felt Hawaii tugging her back home. Luckily, for XTERRA, Crouse discovered she loves the trails as much as the roads.
When she moved back to Maui in 2016, she jumped in the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run and finished second. In December of 2016, she ran in the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship and placed third. Last week, she ran in the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run and won against a tough field that included XTERRA Age Group World Champ Nadine Nicolas, and Georgia Nesbitt, who is a member of the Rowing Australia team.
The race came down to a close finish between Crouse and Nesbitt before Crouse pulled away on the beach.
The first thing Crouse said after she crossed the finish line was, "I had so much fun out there." Then she turned to Nesbitt and said, "Wow, you set a blistering pace."
Within five minutes, the top three women were chatting as though they had known each other forever and had not just been duking it out on the trails.
But this is what Crouse loves most - using her sport to create community.
"Did you know that Maui doesn't even have a running store?" Crouse asks. "That's the one thing I've taken to heart since moving back to Maui. I really want to foster and grow our running community."
Crouse recently started the Maui Running Company, which sells hats and shirts, but is really geared towards organizing group runs.
"Our Sunday runs are our group runs, and that's my favorite day of the week," said Crouse. "I call it the Church of the Sunday Long Run."
Currently, Crouse is leading a group that is training for the Honolulu Marathon in December.
"Tomorrow we are doing a 20-mile run with bike support. It's just that community building piece that brings us together."
Crouse's goal at the Honolulu Marathon is to win the Kama'aina Award, which is given to the first male and female Hawaii-born runners who currently live in Hawaii.
"I would really love to win that," says Crouse.
Because of her goal, Crouse was going to stay off the trails and concentrate on the road. But then the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Run happened.
"Trail running wasn't on my radar this fall," she admitted. "But after the Kapalua Trail Run, I talked to my coach in Colorado and he could hear it in my voice. My parents said they could see it in my face."
On December 3rd, Crouse will be joining a strong women's field that includes two-time XTERRA Trail Run World Champ Polina Carlson, Australian mountain runner Emma Kraft, XTERRA Trail Run National runner up Giselle Slotboom, and XTERRA Gunstock runner up Jill Thompson.
Of course, for Crouse, the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship is another opportunity to make new running friends.
But then that competitive fire comes out.
"In high school, our cross-country meets were only two miles long," says Crouse. "My teammates joke now that I was just getting warmed up."


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BART board approves surveillance ordinance, Lake Merritt development
OAKLAND (BCN) BART's Board of Directors approved a new ordinance governing oversight of surveillance technology as well as a new transit-oriented residential and commercial real estate development near the Lake Merritt Station during a busy meeting this morning in Oakland.
The new surveillance rules, which were proposed as a policy, but passed through a unanimous vote as an ordinance, will require annual reports on the use of each specific surveillance technology the district uses.
Any time a new technology is acquired, or when BART is applying for funding to acquire such technology, that will have to be disclosed at a properly noticed public meeting.
When new surveillance technologies are introduced, the ordinance dictates that they will be implemented at a single station for a trial period of 60 days. The original wording called for a 90-day trial period, but that was changed through an amendment to the motion before the board.
Data collected during those trial periods will be immediately disposed of unless it is relevant to evaluating the performance of the technology in question, although there are exceptions to this rule.
The ordinance also includes provisions for the use of technologies, which have not gone through the approval process outlined above, under exigent circumstances, with several limitations.
If BART police are using an unapproved surveillance technology due to exigent circumstances they can only use it to respond to those exigent circumstances and they must stop using it within 7 days or when the exigent circumstances end, whichever is sooner.
Data collected through unapproved surveillance technologies due to exigent circumstances can only be kept if it is related to those circumstances, and that data cannot be turned over to third parties unless
it's required by law enforcement - a situation that could arise in the wake of a terrorist attack or other act of violent extremism.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California issued a statement following today's vote, saying the new surveillance ordinance will promote public safety while protecting the privacy of BART riders.
That sentiment was echoed by Brian Hofer, with Oakland Privacy.
"We applaud the BART Board and staff for recognizing the concerns caused by mass surveillance," Hofer said. "By implementing rules to govern the use of invasive equipment, BART can ensure adequate protection of our civil liberties, while still ensuring public safety."
The plans for a new development at the Lake Merritt BART station include four new buildings with 519 housing units, more than 200 of which will be affordable housing, and 517,000 square feet of commercial space for offices, shops and nonprofits.
To bring this project to fruition, BART has entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) with the East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) and Strada Investment Group.
It's too soon to say when the project will be completed or how much it will cost, but BART staff said the agency will spend the next two years refining the project and seeking community engagement.
The motion to authorize the ENA passed unanimously, with the exception of Director Lateefah Simon, who was not in the room at the time of the vote.
Prior to voting, however, some of the directors expressed dissatisfaction with one aspect of the plan that calls for the demolition of roughly 200 parking spaces that will not be replaced.
"I'm disappointed that we're eliminating 200 parking spaces," Director Debora Allen said.
"People who have been parking there for eons will no longer have a place to park," added Director Thomas Blalock, who suggested that a public information campaign might be in order to advise affected drivers to find alternative parking arrangements.


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I switch on the computer. A few moments later I am playing blitz on Playches with a long expired account (sorry for the players willing to chat because I don't want to pay for that). Almost every 5 minutes I get another opponent. German, Spanish, French, American, Russian ,.... are the nationalities of my opponents. After some time I log off and I quickly review the most interesting games with an engine. The web-server automatically saves all the played games in a personal database on my PC which I can consult with a few clicks afterwards.
This is how I regularly have fun while at the same time also practice my chess. What a big difference with the 90-ties when one was obliged to go to a chessclub to play blitz. In my student-years I often played blitz on Friday-evenings in the KGSRL. I looked around in the club and challenged the strongest player(s). At that time quite some strong players hang around: Schalkx, Abolianin, Deleyn, Goormachtigh, Van der Stricht,... All players of 2300 elo or more and also capable to put up a serious fight in blitz as many (all?) names pop up in the hall of fame of the disappeared 24 hours blitz-tournament the Kameleon.
In the first encounters I got beaten up and had to be happy when scoring an occasional point. Now I am not the person to give up easily. At home I checked the systems of my opponents with my very first PC and slowly the tide turned. After some time I surely was a match for the strongest players. During playing blitz a lot of alcohol was consumed by most of the players so regularly those blitz-evenings transformed in exuberant parties till the early morning hours. I remember a lovely anecdote.
Very late in the evening Geert Van der Stricht arrived in the club when there was already a lot of ambiance. Geert wanted to play a few games so we organized a small blitz all-round tournament with 4 players. Last place would mean that you had to treat the others some drink. Easy free drink must have thought Geert as he was the only one still sober but it went pretty differently. In our mutual game my hyper-aggression was initially well thwarted as I was quickly 3 pawns down. However with the missing pawns also a lot of tactics were popping up in the position. Geert missed something and suddenly was mated spectacularly. Schalkx managed to trick him in a similar fashion so the final round wasn't important anymore and Geert had very reluctantly to treat us drinks.
Afterwards I started to believe that maybe it is good to consume some alcohol (moderately of course) for some blitz-games. I experimented with this in the also disappeared international blitz-tournament of Blankenberge. In the middle of the tournament i had 1,5 points more than my closest pursuers but after having some beers in the break, I still managed to not win the tournament. I still got the winning positions with the hyper-aggressive chess but the finishing touch was lacking. The crucial last round of that tournament can be replayed below which I afterwards published as a curiosity on 1 of the very first forums.
So we can state that it is dubious if drinking a bit alcohol is favorable for playing good blitz. I did however in the past regularly drink 1 beer before an official game to become more relaxed. In my article the sadistic exam I earlier already recorded that I have often quite some stress and alcohol helps to calm down. Today I normally try to avoid alcohol during a tournament. I can more easily relativize which decreases the stress and I also feel quicker the negative effects of alcohol compared with 20 years ago when I was still a student. Alcohol quicker tires, it makes the calculations slower and it also influences the much needed night's rest + important game-preparations. In a foreign tournament in which one is often isolated, the temptation is big as beer and/or wine lover but Strong Jan managed to stoically concentrate on the chess, see schaakfabriek. Also our world-champion Magnus Carlsen considers alcohol even a day before a game completely irresponsible, see the guardian.
Not drinking any alcohol doesn't mean drinking nothing at all. Surely when games last more than 3 hours, it is very important to drink. It is something which I dare sometimes to neglect if I only have an eye for the position. Terrible headache after a game is something which I experienced already a few times even in such a degree that I was forced to take a painkiller like 'dafalgan'. Bringing a bottle of water to the tournament-hall is surely not redundant but some organizers don't permit this.
Also paying attention to nutrition becomes more and more important when becoming older. I sometimes hear teams eating copiously in a restaurant just before an interclub-match but I am pretty sure this influences the results. The concentration fades and also the toilet must be visited more regularly during the game. By the way with the prevailing mistrust to cheating I almost don't dare anymore to go to the toilet. This fear is not completely unfair as recently was proven, see schaaksite. Currently I only eat lightly before a game which does mean that I need to eat when a game lasts long.
An interclub-game can last in Belgium maximally 6 hours so I always take some sandwiches and fruit in case the game drags beyond 18h or 4 hours play. At the beginning some of my team-mates were surprised when I unpacked my food but today I see more and more team-mates following my example as often locally there is little or nothing to buy. Marcel I once gave a sandwich when he was looking very hungry.
For the last round of the interclubs I had a dilemma. The club organized the same evening of the playing-round a feast at which everybody was strongly insisted to participate. Normally I am the first one to subscribe to such parties but I smelled a rat. To bring food myself and eat this at 18h would spoil my appetite. Besides the menu was already fixed and you had to pay in advance so barely eating anything would be really pity. Finally the party would start already at 18h so what if you as only player had to continue till 20h. In the end I let myself persuade to participate and hoped for the best but it went of course very wrong.
Finally I want to share that I was in the end also the only player having to continue playing till almost 8h. That is not a big surprise as with my average of almost 53 moves per game, I was also by far the most active player. This is fully aligned with my article sofia rules. When I eventually went to the dinner my team-mates already finished and left home. In the French interclub we also had regularly dinners but we always waited till the last player finished with his game. Some members of the board realized that the situation was not correct and sacrificed themselves so I did not have to eat alone which I very much appreciate but I will anyway make some conclusions for the future.
At home I also got support from my wife, cheering me up by telling that I have again a special story for my blog. Yes if you look at it in that way then every disadvantage has an advantage.


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Number 535 - Foo Fighters
Number 535
Foo Fighters
"Monkey Wrench"
Genre:Alt Rock
art by ozzerauz
I have been trying to think of another Band that were world famous, who had broken up and its spin off just as big. Wings with Paul McCartney come to mind, but they were never as great as The Beatles were they?. After that its a bit of a struggle to think of anyone else. Sure you throw in a couple of hundred solo artists from "World Famous" bands but that doesn't compare with Nirvana & Foo Fighters or Beatles & Wings. Metallica & Megadeth? Ugh, I give up. I don't want to upset Nirvana fans (being one myself) but you have to ask who was really the driving force in Nirvana? If Kurt had survived being fatalistic about breathing then I'm sure Kobain and Grohl would have been the same league as Lennon/McCartney of the new Millennium. Guess we will never know.
News Alert! Foo Fighters coming to NZ May 5th 2008!
pic by BrazenPhotography
Since the first Foo Fighters album was a collection of Dave Grohl solo recordings, their second, The Colour and the Shape, is in many ways their official debut, and it certainly does sound different than its predecessor. Producer Gil Norton has tightened up the sound considerably -- his control was so tight that drummer William Goldsmith left the band during the recording, leaving Grohl to record the rhythm tracks for the bulk of the album. Certainly, Norton's big, shiny production makes The Colour and the Shape sound more professional than the debut, but the presence of a full band makes a difference, too. The full Foo Fighters make Grohl's songs heavier, not punkier, which may be a little unsettling to fans of the debut's ragged, amateurish edge.
art by ThEnemY
It's also strange that the album has such a glossy, arena-ready sound, since Grohl's songs are introspective, quite different than the endearing punk-pop of its predecessor. They're also not quite as catchy as before, but the band compensates by delivering them with a brutal energy. Still, the lack of immediate hooks prevents The Colour and the Shape from truly catching fire. ~ [Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide]
Early Grohl .... When Grohl was a young child, his family (father James, mother Virginia, and older sister Lisa) relocated from Ohio to Springfield, Virginia a suburb of Washington, DC. Three years later, his parents divorced, and Grohl grew up living with his mother. At the age of twelve, Grohl began tinkering with the guitar. He started with lessons, but eventually grew tired of them, and began to play in bands with friends. A year later, a summer stay at his cousin's house spawned Grohl's interest in punk rock. Grohl's cousin Tracy took him to numerous punk shows during that summer, and Grohl returned to Springfield as a convert.pic by hautsi
Over the next several years, Grohl played in several local bands, including a stint on guitar in a band called Freak Baby. At the same time, he had been teaching himself to play drums by banging on various items in his bedroom. When Freak Baby kicked out its bass player, Grohl decided to switch to drums, and the new band called themselves Mission Impossible. He later joined a hardcore/post-punk band called Dain Bramage. During his developing years as a drummer, Grohl cited John Bonham as his greatest influence, and eventually had Bonham's three-circle logo tattooed on his wrist.
Grohl attended the former Thomas Jefferson High School as a freshman and sophomore. During his junior year, he briefly attended Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, before transferring to Annandale High School. ~[Source:Wikipedia]
Roll call.....
For Paul McCartney & Wings see Number 583
For the Beatles see Number 947, 894 & 587
For Metallica visit Mellow Mix Vol 1 #033
For Megadeth see Number 981
For John Lennon see Number 639
For Hole visit Mellow Mix Vol 1 #030
What does Rolling Stone think about the FOO?
Foo Fighters' second album begins with a song about fear. "I've never been so scared," sings Dave Grohl on "Doll," a supershort ballad about a dare he shouldn't have taken. The dare is not identified. Could it have been starting Foo Fighters after a career as Nirvana's drummer? Or is it something a little more complicated?
When Foo Fighters' eponymous first album came out, following Kurt Cobain's suicide, it was hungrily received by a nation of Nirvana fans looking for a substitute and maybe wanting to comfort Grohl in his grief. The best songs on Foo Fighters' debut sounded much like Nirvana (the quiet mumbles followed by loud screams; the melody under the noise). Grohl seemed to be emulating -- and maybe speaking for -- Kurt Cobain when Grohl yelled, "I don't owe you anything," on "I'll Stick Around." On The Colour and the Shape, Foo Fighters' second album, there are certainly moments that bring to mind Grohl's ex-band. You can't listen to "My Hero," a song about the disillusioning experience of finding out that your idol is merely human, without wondering if it's about Cobain. Grohl's repeated chorus on "Enough Space" recalls Cobain's keenings on Nevermind's "Stay Away" so much that you wonder if the song is an hommage.
art by almihigh
The lyrics on Foo Fighters seemed random; here, they are inward looking. There might be a concrete reason for that: Grohl recently split up with his wife (he is reportedly now dating Louise Post of Veruca Salt). The Colour and the Shape gives the impression that Grohl is working out some romantic issues -- there are lots of relationship tunes both about breaking up and about a new love, such as the lovesick-soft, then bracingly loud "Up in Arms" and the truly mushy "Everlong," in which Grohl chronicles being smitten with a singer. On the single "Monkey Wrench," one of the harderedged songs on Colour, he sings: "I was always caged, but now I'm free."art by control (my fave)
On "New Way Home," the last song on The Colour and the Shape, Grohl has an epiphany. He is driving to an unnamed location in Seattle, passing "boats and the Kingdome," when he realizes that he "felt like this on my way home." More important, Dave Grohl proclaims, "I'm not scared." Whatever his fear was -- starting the band, breaking up with his wife, making a highly autobiographical second record, or something totally different -- it has been worked through. At least for now. ~ [RS 761 - May 29, 1997]
Artist Fact File
Name:Foo Fighters.................Related to³:Nirvana
Yrs Active:1995 to now............Site:www.foofighters.com
Best Song¹:Everlong...............#1fan:www.foofans.com
Best Album²:The Color & The Shape.Grammy Awards:6
Albums Sold:18 Million +..........Next best thing:Audioslave
¹Number of downloads WINMX ²Artistdirect choice ³Associated acts or collaborations
Rolling Stone Top 500 Songs ranked this song at Number (Do we love John or Paul?) and the Album ranked at Number (You work it out)
This song has a crowbarred rating of 74.2 out of 108 pts
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