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Alaska’s sea otters are helping to combat ocean acidification by preying on sea urchins which, if left unchecked, could be detrimental to the health of the oceans, according to a new study.

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Sea otter grooming among kelp

Climate-friendly lunch

By preying on sea urchins that feed on underwater kelp beds, sea otters are stemming the accumulation of acidic carbon dioxide in Alaska’s waters. When absorbed into the ocean, atmospheric carbon dioxide increases water acidity levels, a phenomenon known as ‘ocean acidification’, which can be harmful to marine environments. Kelp beds are important components of marine ecosystems, as they absorb oceanic carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, and produce oxygen in its place.

According to a new study published in a recent issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, otter-protected kelp beds absorb approximately 12 times as much carbon dioxide during the process of photosynthesis as thinned-out kelp beds. By eating sea urchins, otters are providing the kelp forests with a chance to grow and help reduce ocean acidification.

Based on prices used in the European Carbon Exchange, the study reports that it would cost between $205 million and $408 million to offset the carbon that urchin-eating sea otters are enabling kelp beds to absorb.

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Sea otter feeding on red sea urchin

Cute and beneficial

Co-author Jim Estes said that he hopes the study, which relied on data collected over a 40-year period between British Columbia, Canada, and Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, would help people to understand the importance of sea otters and the far-reaching benefits they provide.

On the one side, people like sea otters because they’re fuzzy, cool things. On the other side, a lot of people hate them,” said Mr Estes, a biologist and sea otter expert at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He went on to explain that fishermen, including shellfish harvesters, are in direct competition with sea otters, and are notoriously hostile towards the charismatic marine mammals. However, Mr Estes pointed out that by preserving kelp forests, sea otters are actually providing a service to fishermen, as kelp beds are an important habitat for many fish species.

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Sea otter pair anchored in kelp

A species under threat

Victims of a commercial harvest, sea otters were once hunted to the brink of extinction, until a treaty in 1911 ended the commercial hunt and numbers began to increase. Yet according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species is still not out of the woods. The sea otter population from Kodiak, Alaska, to the western Aleutian Islands has dropped sharply in size in recent years, potentially declining as much as 67% since the mid-1980s. In 2005, the western Alaska sea otter population was listed as ‘threatened’ under the Endangered Species Act.

Oil spills and other human-related impacts have also had a negative effect on sea otter numbers, but many scientists studying Alaska’s populations believe that predation by killer whales is currently the main reason for declines. Steller’s sea lions and seals, key prey species for killer whales, have become scarce, leading the whales to target sea otters.

Read more on this story at The Telegraph – Sea otters ‘helping combat ocean acidification’.

Find out more about sea otters on ARKive.

Learn more about sea otters and their conservation at Monterey Bay Aquarium and at Friends of the Sea Otter.

Kathryn Pintus, ARKive Species Text Author


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Aston Martin at the N24

V12 Vantage GT3 in flight.

Aston Martin clip from their 2014 ADAC 24Hr Race effort this past June.

Engineers racing what they work on is always a good thing in our book. And that other guy,... he looks vaguely familiar.

"The balance between the fear of god and a lovely time"

a perfect description for the Nürburgring.

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Step into my kitchen and you’ll see I’m a sucker for collecting kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gizmos to help make cooking easier. Unfortunately, I’m running out of cabinet and counter space for all these appliances! But fortunately for you I’ve been able to sort through them to come up with my favorites for a veg-friendly kitchen.

Vitamix – It may come as no surprise that the Vitamix is top on my list. I know the price is steep, but since the day I bought it over two years ago, I have used my beloved Vitamix every single day, making it well worth every cent. The primary use in my kitchen is for smoothies, but I also use it to make creamy nut butters, buttery-smooth hummus, quick soups, sauces, and even a vegan cashew “cheesecake” that was nearly effortless to make thanks to the high-speed Vitamix. I find other blenders don’t compare (and I’ve used other high-end blenders) when it comes to super-smooth blending and ice crushing in a matter of seconds.

TofuXpress – When I finally learned how to prepare tofu correctly, I realized so much of it had to do with the water content. I find the dryer the tofu, the easier it bakes, grills, holds together, and soaks up sauce and flavor. Before I discovered the TofuXpress, I was pressing moisture out of my tofu with some rigged up balancing act of plates, pots and pans in my kitchen sink. Now, all I have to do is place the block of tofu in my TofuXpress, press it down with the lid, and the TofuXpress slowly presses out excess water into its container, which you drain off before working with the tofu.

Rice Cooker – I consider myself a pretty decent cook, but for some reason, I cannot make rice. I always manage to burn the bottom, or have the pot sputter and boil over. Since I love rice with my beans, veggie stir-fry, and more, I invested in an inexpensive rice cooker that even has a brown rice setting. But the greatest benefit is that it cooks more than rice! I’ve made batches of fruit and nut oatmeal to last a whole week, creamy risotto, and a variety of whole grain dishes including wheatberry salad, kale and farro salad, and quinoa for “pizza muffins.” Ever since I got my rice cooker, I’ve been eating a greater variety of whole grains, and I’m burning fewer pots!

Slow Cooker – I always assumed slow cookers were only necessary for cooking big batches of meaty stew or pulled pork. And, I always assumed I didn’t need a slow cooker when my trusty rice cooker made 1-pot grain dishes so easily. Boy was I wrong! This fall was busier than ever and I’m so grateful I was able to toss a bunch of ingredients like beans, diced tomatoes and onions into my new Ninja slow cooker (above) and hours later dinner was waiting for me. Although I have yet to try it, I hear slow cookers can easily cook dry beans, which means no more canned beans for me!

Herb scissors – My mom picked up a pair of herb-cutting scissors for me while traveling in Scandinavia, but fortunately you don’t have to travel nearly as far for your own pair. While chopping fresh herbs is not the most time consuming task, a few snips with these scissors means you can evenly chop your herbs in a matter of seconds. And nothing beats the flavor of fresh herbs in a homemade vegetarian dish.

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Summer is almost here, the weather is getting warmer.  It is time for Graduation Parties, Family BBQ’s and maybe even a Summer Wedding.  Do you have your yard ready to entertain for the summer?

Give yourself at least a week to prepare for any outdoor event, longer if it is a bigger event.  Step back and look around your yard.  What do you like about your yard/landscaping, what would you like to change?  Write down areas that you would like to see improved so you can refer to your list and check off the item when it is completed.

       Do you have enough chairs or standing space for everyone?  Whether you have lawn chairs or more permanent outdoor loveseats/couches, make sure that your furniture is wiped down and ready for your guests to sit on.  If you have a tent or canopy, make sure this is in working order and that it is secured to the ground.  Inspect your deck for any loose railings or splitting wood.  Make sure that any walk ways are clear so your guests can move around easily.

       Even though you are outdoors, making sure that you have the proper lighting can help avoid any accidents while adding great decorations.  Solar lights are inexpensive and easy to install.  If you have a string of lights, this can add an element of fun to your party.  String lights across your yard, wrap them around your deck railings or even yet hang long strands of lights from your trees.  Citronella Candles will help keep away the mosquitos and having a bonfire is a great place for your guests to gather---don’t forget to have items on hand to make s’mores!

       Music at your party is a must have.  Whether it is an elegant out door gathering, hanging out with friends, or having a kid’s birthday party, make sure the music that you have fits the theme of the party that you are hosting.  If it is a dinner party, you might not want the music on really loud, if it is a group of friends…turn up the music! You might even have an impromptu dance party!  Having outdoor speakers is a great addition to the patio or deck area.  If you don’t have a sound system outdoors, you can always bring the music out for the night.  Make sure that it can easily be covered in case of inclement weather.

       Keep your lawn looking its best by mowing and tackling the weeds early.  If you have weeds in your yard, it could take up to 2 weeks for a weed treatment to work. Make sure to not water the yard the day before or the day of the party…nobody wants to walk around on wet grass. If you need to mow your lawn do this at least two days before your party, remember to bag so your guests aren’t walking around in grass clippings.

       Make your garden bloom. Does your garden area look healthy?  Weed out your perennial flower beds or vegetable gardens making sure that everything is trimmed and healthy looking.  Do you need a pop of color?  Brighten up your yard or patio area by bringing in flower pots with annuals in bright colors.

       If you have a backyard pond or water feature, take the guess work out of managing them.   Use a complete pond kit that has an algaecide, herbicide, pond dye and nutrient reducers to keep your pond area looking great.  Depending on the type of weed that you may have in your pond or back yard water garden, treat your pond at the beginning of the season and then keep it looking great with periodic algaecide/nutrient reduction treatments.  Bring peace and tranquility to your water features and keep them beautiful all year long.

       Toy overload.  Kids love playing outside.  If you have young children, having a bucket filled with their outdoor toys is a great way to keep the toys organized but yet accessible.  Plus, if you aren’t having a kid friendly party, you can then easily pick up the bucket and tuck it in a shed or garage for the day.  If you have kids coming over and don’t have kids of your own, having a kick ball, side walk chalk or a container of bubbles is a great way to keep the kiddos entertained.

        Tasty Food and Drinks.  Make sure that your grill is cleaned and ready to throw on the burgers and brats.  It is a good idea to check that you have enough propane or charcoal on hand.  If it is hot outside, your guests may drink more beverages.  Keep plenty of ice and drinks on hand so everyone stays hydrated.

Even though you plan on being outdoors, make sure that you have enough space inside the house in case you need to move the festivities indoors.  Outdoor entertaining should be a great time to get together and hang out with friends and family.  Don’t forget the decorations and FUN!

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I have just finished a letter to Mary directing it to New Hartford N.Y.

Joseph Culver Letter, July 27, 1863, Letter 2, Page 1East Villa, July 27th/63.

Dear brother Joe,

I have just finished a letter to Mary directing it to New Hartford N.Y. which is the place you spoke of. I sent her an invitation to spend the remainder of the Summer with us which we will be very glad to have her do for Jennie is going to house-keeping in two or three weeks & we will be very lonely here. Father’s health is not improving any He frequently suffers with pain in his Stomach beside has rheumatism in his back and limbs & of course is growing weaker. Jennie’s children have been sick for a week or two & I have not been very well but we are all feeling better to-day. There is a great deal of sickness in town and through the country too. The weather is very warm & sultry which I think makes it worse. Anna & Kate Yong have both been quite ill but are again recovering My mind was so much occupied with the Rebbles when I last wrote that I neglected telling you some other things which I have no doubt will interest you among which is the marriage of Annie Yong. She was married on the fifth of this month to Hiram Good. I think you must have known him for he lives but a short distance from the Schoolhouse where you taught School. She was married very quietly on Sunday evening & we knew nothing of it for near a week afterward. I have not seen her since. Wes is still at home but speaks of going into service with a cavalry company now forming in Carlisle. Charlie has been working for Gustie all harvest; hands are not to be had at any price. Harry is in Bucks County at his home but we expect him back in a few days. College opens about the middle of next month. The prospects for a prosperous year are quite favorable just now.

I think from what I read that Brag’s army must have joined Lee’s as reports say Lee has been heavily reinforced and again threatens Penn. If Rosecrans should follow Brag you may not have very far to come home when you are permitted to come. Gov. Curtin is censured somewhat for sending home the Malitia as it weakens the defense along the border but the draft is expected to take place in a few days and the vacancie will no doubt be filled by the drafted men. I will let you know if any of our friends are drafted. The family all join in sending much love. Let us hear from you soon.

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E-N: Alamo gift shop getting some work done

One year, I named the Alamo gift shop the best gift shop in downtown. And downtown has a BUNCH of gift shops. The coonskin hats, and the wooden muskets. The plastic soldier sets, and the history books. The Texas refrigerator magnets, and the farm animal puppets.

But I guess it isn’t good enough.

A new operator of the gift shop is being sought by the Texas General Land Office, the Alamo’s custodian, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, which handles the day-to-day operations now, according to this morning’s Express-News.

Read the story: Alamo seeks gift shop vendor

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Could Yao be on the trading block?

The look of one of the Spurs’ biggest Southwest Division rivals could be drastically altered, according to a report this morning from Yahoo! Sports.

Veteran Yahoo NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that  the Houston Rockets are actively trying to move injured center Yao Ming on several fronts.

With lure of insurance offering $8M discount on his expiring $17M salary, Yao could be attractive for a contender looking to make the next step to a championship next season if his health returns.

Could he be a viable  piece for a team like Chicago or Utah, teams that would need one more piece in their hopes of a championship run?

Or would the Spurs  be willing to trade a couple of players for a shot at the depth that Yao would bring inside?

It would be a mark for a team willing to take a game in its quest to win a championship. The Spurs’ wily braintrust likely wouldn’t want to affect any of its young core players to get to that point in the forseeable future.

But other teams that haven’t won championships might be more willing to take chance on the oft-injured Yao.

ESPN Chicago’s Michael Wilbon had a great piece the other day about Yao and his impact on the NBA across the world.

A lot of people across the NBA are rooting for Yao to have another chance to pursue his career — no matter where it might take him.

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Texas firefighters and others who value “local control” want Gov. Rick Perry to veto legislation prohibiting cities from passing ordinances requiring fire sprinklers in new residential homes.

Homebuilders want Perry to sign the law because, they say, it would make new homes too expensive if cities were to require fire sprinklers.

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Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton

“Fire sprinklers make up for human error. Residential fire sprinklers are the only system that can be put into a home today that will stop a fire before it reaches a deadly proportion,” Dallas Fire Chief Eddie Burns said Monday.

More than 40 Texas fire chiefs gathered near the Governor’s Mansion, which an arsonist torched one year ago.

Houston Assistant Fire Chief Karen Dupont was particularly blunt about SB 1410 – the legislation firefighters want Perry to veto.

“By prohibiting the enactment of any local laws that would require fire sprinklers in your homes, the Texas Legislature has mandated substandard housing in the state of Texas,” Dupont said. “This bill would not allow Texas cities require homes to be built in compliance with nationally recognized codes and standards.”

But the Texas Association of Builders has sent a letter to Perry urging him to sign the bill. Texas homebuilder Bob Perry (no relation) is one of the governor’s largest campaign contributors. And other homebuilders also have been generous to the governor.

What’s he going to do? Go against “local control” and the firefighters? Or, go against his campaign supporters?

A spokeswoman for the governor says all pending legislation is under review. Perry has through June 21 to sign or veto bills.

Homebuilders contend SB 1410 give consumers a choice and helps keep housing affordable.

“Ample evidence shows that consumers don’t want mandated home fire sprinkler systems and that hardwired smoke alarms currently required by code are very effective at saving lives in fires,” says Scott Norman, executive director of the Texas Association of Builders.

A fire sprinkler system adds about $4,000 to the cost of an average home, according to the homebuilders.

The cost is less than $2,500 for a 1,500-square-foot home, says Austin Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, citing national fire association stats.

West University Place (outside of Houston) passed an ordinance last month requiring fires sprinklers in new homes. SB 1410 would invalidate that requirement.

“We believe that our city council is far better suited than the state Legislature to decide the best way to protect our citizens and our firefighters from fire,” says Steve Ralls, West University Place fire chief.

Justina Page, a Houston woman who lost a 22-month-old son and who was badly burned herself in a 1999 home fire, also urged Perry to veto the bill.

Folks don’t have choices when it comes to wearing seatbelts or placing young children into car seats.

It’s about the “public good,” she says. “It’s not too late for you. It’s too late for Amos, the son that I lost.”

The choice should be left up to consumers, the homebuilders say.

The legislation does not prohibit fire sprinklers.

Homebuilders “will gladly install such systems if consumers can afford and assume the responsibilities for on-going maintenance, inspection and testing of the systems,” Norman says,

Rep. John Otto, R-Dayton, pushed for the measure prohibiting cities from requiring fire sprinklers in new homes, which he considered a boon for the fire sprinkler industry at the cost of homeowners’ choice.

“The Legislature has afforded the ultimate local control to those who it would affect most: the homebuyer,” Otto says.

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The Power of Public-Private Sector Partnerships for Supply Chain Security

Cross Border, Supply Chain
February 8, 2013

Partnerships between the public and private sectors continue to gain popularity as government entities try to gain private sector efficiencies on large projects and initiatives. Similarly, those responsible for law enforcement and homeland security have recognized the need to work with the private sector when looking for ways to balance increased security with facilitating trade.

According to a 2006 GAO Report on Critical Infrastructure Protection:  The nation’s critical infrastructures and key resources—including those cyber and physical assets essential to national security, national economic security, and national public health and safety—have been and continue to be vulnerable to a wide variety of threats. Because the private sector owns approximately 85 percent of the nation’s critical infrastructure—such as banking and financial institutions, telecommunications networks, and energy production and transmission facilities—it is vital that the public and private sectors form effective partnerships to successfully protect these assets.

One area where there has been significant progress in recognizing the importance of Public-Private Sector Partnerships is supply chain security. Last year, the White House announced its National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security.  This initiative recognizes that much of the global supply chain is owned and operated by the private sector; therefore, a successful supply chain security strategy will depend on the U.S. Government’s ability to work with other stakeholders.

public-private sectorIn today’s security environment, success hinges on working with stakeholders to share information, best practices and discuss threats. Private sector security professionals need to reach out to the public sector and share ideas and experiences in order to ensure policy makers understand the issues that are important to business. Likewise, the public sector can share information and resources that aren’t entirely available to the private sector. Through this sharing of information, companies can engage their front line employees who are often in a position to recognize and report suspicious activities.

When it comes to security, Public-Private Partnerships come in a variety of forms, and exist at all levels of government.  Companies can choose to get involved directly with these various programs or indirectly by working with the associations that represent their industries.  In fact, an effective strategy probably involves a mix of these two methods.  Some examples of security-focused Public-Private Partnership Programs include:

  • U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT);
  • Canada Partners in Protection (PIP) Program;
  • The U.S. State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and country council engagement;
  • Infraguard, a collaborative effort between businesses, academic institutions, the FBI, state and local law enforcement agencies;
  • Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), a partnership between the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the private sector aimed at protecting the critical infrastructure of the U.S.

In addition, a number of industry and sector association programs are available for collaboration with the business community.  These include:

  • Information sharing and analysis centers (ISACs), created to gather and share information both to and from the private sectors and the federal government.  ISACs are sector-specific and include Agriculture and Food, Banking and Finance, Energy, Transportation, Supply Chains and many others.  An internet search for your sector will provide information for getting involved.
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce Supply Chain and National Security Committees.

There are also informal ways companies can build relationships that can facilitate information sharing.  In the past, Ryder has hosted two border security conferences – one focused on the U.S.-Mexico border and one focused on the U.S.-Canada border.  These conferences brought together representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its component agency, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as representatives from law enforcement and business partners in those countries to discuss emerging threats.  Events like these allow companies to strengthen their relationships with government agencies and law enforcement and to keep the lines of communication open to help identify security situations and to discuss appropriate responses as they arise.

When getting involved with Public-Private Sector Partnerships, don’t be surprised by competing priorities.  Remember, the private sector is motivated by innovation and efficiency and is inherently risk-taking.  The public sector is charged with safety and protection and is motivated by stability and predictability.  None the less, neither side works in a vacuum.  The private sector recognizes that good security is critical to sustainability and the public sector understands that business cannot be halted in the name of security.  Finding the right balance is at the heart of Public-Private Sector Partnerships.

Written by Bill Anderson.

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Here’s to you, Lou: Piniella retiring immediately

Lou Piniella salutes the crowd at Wrigley Field on Sunday after announcing he was retiring following the game. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lou Piniella had already said he’d be retiring as the Chicago Cubs manager at the end of the season, but the former Mariners skipper surprised the baseball world Sunday by announcing he was quitting instead after today’s game.

Piniella said the failing health of his 90-year-old mother has caused him to rethink his departure and he wants to go to Florida to be with her.

Here’s the story in the Chicago Sun-Times.

“My mother hasn’t gotten better,” he said. “In fact there have been a couple other complications. The best thing is to step down and go home and take care of her.”

After the game, Piniella fought back tears and apologized for getting emotional, but noted “This is the last time I’ll put on a uniform.”

Piniella, 66, has managed the Cubs since 2007. The club is 51-74 and 22 games out in the NL Central after losing to Atlanta 16-5 on Sunday.

He retires with the 14th most wins in major league history with a record of 1,835-1,713 in 23 seasons.

Seattle fans, of course, remember him for being the man in charge of the Mariners’ only successful run in franchise history. He inherited a team in 1993 that had just one winning season ever and took it to the playoffs four times, including three American League Championship Series, in 10 years.

His record in Seattle was 840-711.

Piniella is remembered by M’s fans for more than just the wins, however. His emotional outbursts on the field were legendary, but even more important was his presence and leadership for a franchise desperately in need of both.

Things never have been quite the same for the Mariners since Piniella left after the 2002 season and the same will be said for baseball now as one of its more-interesting characters steps down.

Lou Piniella is a good man and a good manager. He will be missed.

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New I-90 HOV Lane to Bellevue Will Be a Big Benefit

On Wednesday, members of the city council joined other regional leaders in breaking ground on the second phase of R8A– officially known as the Two Way Transit and HOV Operations project. The project will add an eastbound HOV lane from 80th Ave SE on Mercer Island to a new direct-access off-ramp at Bellevue Way, paralleling the HOV westbound HOV lane added in 2008.

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For those interested in seeing how the Eastgate subarea’s future is being shaped, the City of Bellevue is hosting two open houses on Wednesday, March 31st to brief the community on the Eastgate/I-90 Land Use & Transportation Project. The open houses will be held at the Robinswood House in the early afternoon and at Eastgate Elementary in the evening (see flyer [PDF] for details).

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For the past thirty years, growth in Downtown Bellevue has been characterized by a burgeoning skyline, new urban developments, and a massive surge in the workforce. For the next thirty years, growth in the city core will depend on a number of factors, from light rail to land use zoning. The downtown subarea has presented a challenging dilemma: because it is essentially boxed in by single-family residential neighborhoods from the north, west, and south, only growth to the east seems palatable. But …

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Over the bridge to gracious living, will the tolls stop you from going over the bridge?

Back in the day, traveling to Bellevue was going “over the bridge to gracious living”. You Tube video courtesy Louis Chirillo and Eastside Heritage Center.

The Lake Hills library is late! Who pays the overdue fine?

Shopping center redevelopment is finally underway, behind schedule & without tenants. Will it fail?

Where Should Light Rail Go In Bellevue?

On Tuesday evening, the Bellevue City Council had a session to discuss routing options for Sound Transit’s East Link light rail line through South Bellevue. The debate has been fiery, as a number of Surrey Downs residents have spoken out against Sound Transit’s preferred B3 alternative. That alignment would have had trains serving the South Bellevue Park and Ride and running up north along Bellevue Way, then 112th Ave SE to downtown. Last year, the city council adopted a B3 modified alternative …

Bellevue Downtown Association 36th Annual Celebration

The Bellevue Downtown Association will announce the winners of the 2009 Place Making Awards on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and awards presentation starting at 6:30 p.m.

Do we really need a waterfront park in downtown Bellevue? Love it or hate it?

If everything goes as planned, Bellevue will be getting a new waterfront park that connects the lake (Meydenbauer area) to Olde Bellevue and the urban center thus establishing Bellevue as a waterfront city. There would be art, water features, a gathering center, public walkways, boat storage, restrooms and activity centers. Photo City of Bellevue simulation Meant to attract people year round via its ability to have visitors arrive by boat, tourists from out of the area, and lots of pedestrian traffic …


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What Leaders Can Learn About Change From Facebook

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Tickers, blue corners and close friends oh my.

Yes, Facebook has done it again. Not since the great “Rounded Corners Kerfuffle of 2008” has there been such an uproar over changes to the design and architecture of our beloved Facebook. I know that there are a variety of reactions to the recent changes, but it seems as if many of the people who are pitching the biggest fits are folks who, in other contexts, consider themselves agents of change. So yeah, for all of you who genuinely seem pissed off about the recent slew of changes, I am unapologetically pointing my bloggy Judgey McJudgerson fingers at you!

All of the outrage reminds me of a quote that I heard at some point and have adopted for myself, “I love change . . . for other people” because when it comes right down to it, most of us do not easily embrace change as much as we would like to think we do. Most of us like to guide the change, be part of the change-making and be comfortably on dry land when the waves of change arrive. So on those occasions when change happens TO us we let the status update wrath rain down. Love you all, I really do . . . but sometimes we need to take a step back and lighten up or at least be a little more playful about our disdain for Team Zuckerberg.

At the same time, the outrage over the changes offers us a unique opportunity to examine our own leadership in times of change. For those of us who are in the business of helping organizations: churches, boards, etc. navigate change, this episode can offer some insight into how we lead the daunting task of communal change.

If you have no idea what the heck I am talking about check out this Washington Post article about all of the recent changes. Basically Facebook has just kicked Google+ in the [choose your own body part] and duplicated some of the things that made Google+ the cool new kid on the block in terms of how you see what you see and from whom you see what you see. You see?

But back to change leadership. Here are a few thoughts about change that leaders can take from all of this. These are not stand-alone ideas, but a few postures of leadership that can be woven together in order to create meaningful change.

  1. People do not like to be surprised – Excluding the occasional surprise party, unexpected clean kitchen and/or an unsolicited show of affection from a loved one, human beings do not like surprises. Now I am not sure that Facebook, with its scale, can completely inform the masses, but generally speaking, most of the conflict that happens in smaller organizations occur when people are surprised by change. Good leaders to not catch people off-guard. Genuine notification and interaction during all stages of a process of change can inspire even the biggest detractors to get behind the idea of change.
  2. We like to control the change – Related to number 1, most people want to be part of the change. Even the best leaders are willing to be lead, but when left out of the loop, those same leaders, who might otherwise welcome change have the kind of negative visceral reaction that we are seeing about Facebook changes. Again, it’s economy of scale, but be it Facebook or a board of directors if the change process engages those for whom the changes will impact in a way that shapes and forms the changes there will generally be more buy-in from those might not even agree with the specifics of the change.
  3. Trust must never be taken for granted – One of the biggest mistakes that new leadership makes when trying to lead change is overestimating the social capital that he/she has and needs with the body that is being lead. Yes, you can sometimes take advantage of honeymoon periods of leadership, but overall even the most drastic and surprising changes can be buffered if folks trust the leader. Apple is a great example of this. Because “the cult” trusts the Apple brand so much, we eagerly await the next surprise. Sure, we want to be the first to know, but there is such a high level of trust that Apple can almost dismiss numbers 1 and 2 as they think about the next changes. Facebook does not carry that same kind of trust, recently even seeming like a necessary evil in the world. Organizational leaders must be able to discern those times when building trust must take precedent over the immediacy of the change and eventually must be able to use the process of change itself in a way that builds trust.
  4. Sometimes you have to go for it – Sometimes, we must go big or go home. The shadow side of a deliberate process of change is that “…sometimes we talk about something so much that we think we have actually done it.”* We follow rabbit trails of engagement or discernment that lead to a wasteful use of resources, avoidance of making decisions and/or catering to those who would prefer that things always stay the way things are.
  5. Our response to the reactions to the changes can be just as important as the changes themselves – With numbers 3 and 4 firmly in my mind, sometimes how we respond to bad change decisions can help build trust in a way that makes future changes that much more meaningful. Leaders who can deftly and genuinely apologize for mistakes without abdicating their role of leadership build a culture where people are not afraid of failure and think about change in a different way. Individuals and organizations can then be seen not as monolithic decree makers, but as places where the complexities of change, success and failure can be handled without anxiety and panic.
  6. Remember that this too shall pass – Without seeming to have a heart of stone, in the face of change good leaders do not add to the anxiety of the body or let outrage drive a faithful vision. While leaders must do all possible things to make sure that change is received well, most leaders know that it rarely is to the extent that we would like it to. Taking the parachute view of the life and rhythm of an organization allows leadership to avoid jumping from crisis to crisis to the detriment of the larger movement of the organization. Crucial to keeping the long view is knowing that most crisis are really not crisis at all and that once people can vent a bit, most change handled well will be embraced. Take for instance the aforementioned 2008 Rounded Corners change. Facebook is now back to square corners and here is their explanation why. Yes, passionate at the time, but from a wider point view, just an evolution of the culture.

I am sure there are more things that we can learn, so please feel free to offer them up here.

* I stole that from someone who stole it from someone else.


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Aftermarket Services: Growth Opportunities for Businesses

Aftermarket Services are crucial for any OEM. According to a research conducted by Aberdeen in 2013, service parts management activities have profit margins up to ten times than those of initial product sales. Syncron, the global leader 100% focused in cloud-based aftermarket service optimization, tells us more, with Manitowoc Crane Care highlighting the importance through […]

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As technology continues to evolve, the prospect of smarter machines is creating a paradigm of preventative, even predictive maintenance, making it so that something no longer has to break before a technician is deployed to fix it. Innovations such at the emergence of the internet-of-things, self-servicing machines, and stronger remote diagnostic and support tools in […]

Defining Success for Your Price Management Project

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A Surprising Breakthrough In Alzheimer’s Detection.

Alzheimer’s Disease has historically been difficult to diagnose. Medical experts have relied on symptoms that indicate memory loss. A new study by the researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada has uncovered a new method to diagnose the disease, according to Tech Times. Your spit, or saliva, may uncover risks for the disease.

The researchers conducted an experiment to determine if Alzheimer’s in patients could determine predisposed risk factors for the disease. Their findings revealed that some patients had higher levels of compounds and a series of substances within their saliva that distinguished normal aging from people with mild cognitive dementia, a condition that could lead to Alzheimer’s Disease, as reported by Time Magazine.

The study’s results are not yet conclusive, but the data collected is promising, said Maria C. Carrillo, Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer, in Tech Times. A saliva test can help with early detection and lead to prompt treatments for patients at risk for the disease. “What that does is it tells a physician in a regular doctor’s office that this person should get more testing,” said Carrillo.

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Graham-Kapowsin finally beats Bethel – finally – on seventh try, 35-28

Post by Todd Milles / The News Tribune on Oct. 5, 2012 at 11:24 pm with 2 Comments »
October 5, 2012 11:24 pm

Considering the number of penalties, mistakes and bad-luck plays to go against Graham-Kapowsin on Friday night, it would have been easy for it to push its winless streak against Bethel to seven games.

“We had chances to give up and be down on ourselves and in the past our kids would have,” Eagles coach Eric Kurle said. “But they played hard and made big plays when they needed to.”

Graham-Kapowsin earned a 35-28 victory against Bethel – its first “Battle of the Valley” win in school history.

The victory also allows the Eagles to retain sole possession of second place in the 4A SPSL South. But to do so, it had to overcome 15 penalties (10 in the second half) and late onside kick that Bethel recovered with a chance to tie with about four and a half minutes left to play.

Bethel cut Graham-Kapowsin’s lead to a touchdown with Connor Reopelle’s 31-yard pass to Blake Schwartz in the end zone with 4:46 left.

Braves kicker Ryan Smolko sent the ensuing kickoff high along the sideline when it bounced at the Eagles’ 23. It appeared it was headed straight to the Bethel sideline for a penalty. Instead, the ball died right there and Jeremiah Vasquez recovered to give the ball back to Bethel with a chance to tie.

Instead of folding like Kurle said had witnessed many times in the past, the Eagles caught a break when Bethel fumbled on a handoff two plays later as Graham-Kapowsin recovered and held on to collect its first victory against Bethel in school history.

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  1. Coach has some nerve to blame losing to Bethel because kids would give up in the past. The reason GK would lose was because the coach was simply out coached and the crappy plays he and his O-coach would call. GK is way better than Bethel this year and they still almost blew it. How about that coach?

  2. ConcernedCoach says:

    Until you’ve spent time breaking down film day after day and put the time in on the field blowing a whistle you really have no business calling a coach out. Just cuz you get your football expertise from John Clayton doesn’t mean you could call less crappy plays. Coach Kurle is well respected amongst his peers and I have coached against him several times. A coach knows when kids quit and so do the kids. It’s easy to sit in the stands and say “I’d do this or I’d do that” or why isn’t my Johnny playing? But the bottom line is buy your ticket enjoy the game for what it is and support your school. Leave the “x’s” and “o’s” to those who actually put time in and watch film.

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DC 37 pushes OTB health bill

Legislation that would restore health care coverage for retired-or-laid off NYC OTB workers was sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s desk Sept. 12 so he should have until the end of this week to pass or veto the measure.
In the meantime, members of the OTB union, DC 37 and other supporters have been phoning and writing the governor in support of the measure.

Here’s the latest news from DC37 on the bill and a sample of a phone script used by supporters.

District Council 37, the city’s largest public employee union, along with its affiliated New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. Employees Local 2021, are pressing New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to immediately sign a bill that would protect NYC OTB retirees’ health insurance. The bill, A.5785 and S.4489, was passed overwhelmingly in June 2011 by both houses of the state legislature – 88-50 in the Assembly and 51-11 in the Senate – and sent to the Governor’s desk on Sept. 12, 2011 for signature. The governor has up and until midnight Sept. 23, 2011 to sign the legislation.

“It is unconscionable that workers who retired after providing years of exemplary and dedicated service to the NYC OTB Corporation should be concerned that their health benefits will not be restored because of Governor Cuomo’s inaction. Some retirees have life-threatening conditions that require constant care. Failure to restore these benefits that they earned would be devastating,” said Leonard Allen, President of Local 2021 and a thirty-year NYC-OTB former employee. “The Assembly and Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to restore the retirees’ health care. We call on Governor Cuomo to sign that bill into law.”

NYC OTB retirees lost health coverage as an unintended consequence of the corporation’s closure, in which more than 1,000 active workers also lost their jobs. Health insurance for approximately 900 NYC OTB retirees would be covered by the bill on Governor Cuomo’s desk. Moreover, some 80 percent of those retirees are Medicare eligible and this number will increase in the future thereby reducing costs to the state over time. The union is urging the governor to follow state legislators’ lead in signing the bill to restore their health coverage.

DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts said, “These are workers who deserve restoration of the health care benefits they worked long and hard for during decades on the job. They are a vulnerable population with outstanding health issues, who don’t need to unnecessarily join the ranks of the uninsured. We urge the governor to sign the bill. ”

New York City Off-Track Betting was taken over by the State of New York in June 2008. In December 2009, then Governor Paterson authorized NYC OTB to file for bankruptcy protection. NYC OTB was closed on December 7, 2010, after the New York State Senate failed to pass legislation that would have allowed for its restructuring.

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Rick Karlin

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SFJazz Collective @ The Egg, 3/4/12

by Michael Eck
The title of the program, “The Music of Stevie Wonder,” certainly attracted some patrons to The Egg Sunday night. But if you came to see the SFJazz Collective expecting easy-to-follow hits by the master songwriter, you were in the wrong place.
Only two selections came from Wonder’s hit list, and one of them — the almost obvious “Sir Duke” — was deconstructed to the point that trumpeter Avishai Cohen was pleased to introduce it beforehand because, as he suggested, you might not recognize it otherwise.
Still, even Wonder’s most obscure music is tuneful, sophisticated and sharp. The same could be said of SFJazz’s performance — sometimes.
The opening salvo of “My Cherie Amour” and “Visions,” though, was closer to a mess. Both had scintillating highlights but they were hard to identify amidst the clutter.
The collective truly is a superstar band, and they handle the load by dividing arrangements and selections amongst each other.
Pianist Edward Simon, for example, did the charts for “Cherie” and Albany native Stefon Harris (whose original “Life Signs” was one of the stone highlights of the evening) put “Visions” together.
But drummer Eric Harland seemed determined to fill each tune to the brim with clatter, click and boom. Simon clustered his chords in tight shapes and bassist Matt Penman thrummed in every hole they left open. Even the horns seemed creaky, as though they were playing on a ship — and the horn lines in Harris’ adventurous arrangement seemed out of tune rather than avant garde.
Thankfully, the night took a different turn and by a third of the way through the long set the band was finally swinging, and leaving a little room, too.
In fact, Harland’s tune “Eminence,” which pared the band down to the rhythm section and tenor saxophonist Mark Turner was open, ethereal and satisfying.
Each year SCF Jazz selects an artist to honor, but also asks its members to contribute new work. As noted, Harris’ “Life Signs” was a wonder, and Robin Eubanks’ “Metronome” finally opened up Simon’s cramped voicings.
The latter was like a breath of fresh air, despite Penman’s continually muddy, unfocused playing. Eubanks solo was top notch, although he had to once again compete with Harland, who occasionally divides time like it was a sport rather than an art.
Other Wonder selections included Penman’s arrangement of “Creepin’” and Turner’s take on “Blame It On The Sun,” which served as an encore for the packed, appreciative house.
Cohen, who took “Visions” briefly into outer space with effects and loops, led the way on “Sir Duke” and again gave it his peculiar, thrilling stamp, with Harris etching the melody on his vibes for those who needed an entry point.
Cohen’s chart (which left room for a fine alto solo from Antonio Hart) leaned towards the density of Charles Mingus, but the harmonies also recalled the Miles Davis classic “Freddy Freeloader,” albeit in a much more muscular way.
Wonder would be pleased to hear what the SFJazz Collective has done with his work. Ultimately, despite a frustrating start, the band’s Albany concert was a lively night of jazz.

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Egg, Empire State Plaza, Albany
Length: Almost two hours; no intermission
Highlights: Albany native Stefon Harris’ wonderful “Life Signs” and Avishai Cohen’s arrangement of “Sir Duke.”
The crowd: A virtually packed house, happy to see a hometown hero and his jazz pals.
Upcoming: The Rising Stars Concert brings current country to The Egg on Tuesday.

Michael Eck

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  1. Tim says:

    Mike or anybody, found an original 5 album book/sleeves of RCA Victor vinal of Leonard Sillman’s New Faces of 1952 in good condition. Does anybody know anything about these of if they’re worth anything?


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Clear Channel job cuts alters Fox Radio nighttime lineup

Clear Channel Communications eliminated 1,850 jobs Tuesday, or about 9 percent of its work force, according to the San Antonio News-Express. The staff reduction has created some changes in the Fox Sports Radio lineup on local affiliate WOFX (980 AM).

“Fox GameTime Live” (7-10 p.m.) with Andrew Siciliano and Krystal Fernandez has been scrapped in favor of “The Money and Petros Show” with Petros Papadakis and Matt Smith.

J.T. The Brick’s show (10 p.m.-2 a.m.) remains, but the network’s overnight show with Ben Maller has been dropped and replaced by “The Fox Daily Rewind.”

WOFX will continue to air the final of Chris Myers’ show (which airs from 3 to 7 p.m. EDT nationally), but his new co-hosts will be Steve Hartman and Vic Jacobs.

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Reader question: Any Korean restaurants?

A reader writes:

I was just wondering if there were any Korean BBQ places in the Capital Region.  I’m not familiar with any, thought I would ask you.

Short answer: No. That I know of, there aren’t any strictly Korean restaurants at all in the Capital Region, which precludes the possibility of something more specific like Korean barbecue.

I’ve heard recommendations for the Korean dishes at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, on Route 9 in Clifton Park (373-9609), but have never been there myself. The last place I can recall that had “Korean” in the name was Ginza Japanese & Korean Cuisine, on Troy-Schenectady Road just west of Latham Circle; it closed at least five years ago.

A Korean restaurant appears to be under development: The Times Union reported on Oct. 10 that the Ballston Spa planning board approved the site plan for a Japanese-Korean restaurant at 772 Route 50.

According to a report on the town’s Web site, the restaurant, to be owned by one Jungsook Um-Choi, is tentatively called Sesame Japanese and Korean Restaurant and will seat fewer than 50. From what I can determine, the site previously was a fabric store in the former Grand Union plaza.

Readers, know of any good places for Korean food that are currently open?

Steve Barnes

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  1. Amy says:

    Ta-Ke on Northern Blvd across from Albany Memorial Hospital is the only place I know of in the Albany area that has Korean food. It’s pretty decent when you need a Korean “fix”.

  2. curlymoe says:

    My mate is Korean, so I’ve made the rounds. Kabuki has very good, authentic Korean food, but not BBQ, as far as I know. The chef is a Korean woman. The Korean menu is in the back of menu binder.
    At Ta Ke by Memorial Hospital you have to ask for the “secret” Korean menu or you’ll never know it’s there. The ownership changed within the past year and after a couple of visits, we concluded that that Kabuki was the way to go. Might be worth a try to see whether they’ve improved.
    The best Bulgogi in town is at Avenue A; Chef Un-Hui is Korean and she makes fresh kimchee, mandu (dumplings), gocheejahn sauce, shrimp and veg pancakes and Chop Chae. All very fresh, very good. (And when she wants a good Korean meal, she goes to Kabuki.)

  3. LindaW says:

    there isn’t a strictly korean restaurant in the capital district…and yes..Kabuki in CP has a korean menu as does the restaurant across from Memorial Hospital in Albany Ta Ke…it was better than Kabuki…neither one rivals anything in NYC…but it’s the what we have….

  4. Mike says:

    Ta-Ke on Northern Blvd, always considered a Japanese restaurant, has a Korean menu you can order from.

  5. Chrystal says:

    Thanks for you help. I was really looking for someplace with Galbi, hence the BBQ. I’m going to have to make the trip to Clifton Park and try Kabuki, I’ve always been a little weary of Ta-Ke and haven’t been there in a couple years.

  6. Iggy says:

    Can’t agree with you more on Avenue – I have had some delicious Korean dishes there over the years, so I’d highly recommend going there for a Korean food fix. The bulgogi is fantastic and so is the chap chae.

  7. curlymoe says:

    Galbi…that’s the grilled beef short ribs with the meat sliced in “ribbons” on the bone, right? Kabuki has a picture of that on the wall with Korean writing, as though it could be a special. Might want to call ahead to be sure ’cause it is not listed on the regular menu.

  8. bocuse says:

    I remember the bulgogi fondly from back when Un-Hui was at The Gingerman..great stuff.

  9. Oscar Philpot says:

    One would think that with all the restaurants owned by the ultra right-wing Korean based cult of Sun Myung Moon, that a few of them would be Korean. Most of them are Japanese instead.

  10. kerosena says:

    I’d love to see a Korean restaurant in Albany, maybe we’ll get one soon.

  11. LindaW says:

    I for one would welcome a good Korean Restaurant….there are so many in NYC, wouldn’t it be nice even if it was a branch of Woo Lae Oak that opened up here?

  12. Andrew Gatz says:

    I moved to Albany last year from NYC. My girlfriend and I actually met and had our first date at a small restaurant called Avenue A (recently moved to Delaware Avenue). I agree the bulgokee is great, but I really enjoyed the Chap Chae. My girlfriend Suen is South Korean and remarks on the foods authenticity, as well as the fusion of Korean to other western-styles of cooking the chef creates. Ta-Ke as well as Kabuki are also favorites. All three of these restaurants are represented by authentic Korean chefs who really take the time to personalize each meal. I think the key to remember when dining is to concentrate on the food and quality and not so much on the location. I lived in NYC, it is nothing more than a city. Food does not magically taste better there. The only thing that NYC has over Albany is the skyrocketing cost of living. Remember: The grass is always greener on the otherside! Albany has a lot of little treasures, go out and find them.

  13. Melissa says:

    Bocuse: The bulgogi that you mention from the Gingerman is now available at Avenue A! Un-Hui went to work there when her son opened a restaurant in the area. I will mention that as much as I love Avenue A, you can’t get any of the Korean dishes at lunch (at least M_F). I learned that after i had already sat down for chop chae and at lunch time and i was not able to get it.


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New 12GB PS3 Available Today

Crystal MacKenzie's Avatar Posted by on Aug 20, 2013 // Brand Marketing Manager, Hardware

At PlayStation, we want to provide the best place to play. That’s why today, we are pleased to announce the North American launch of our brand new PS3 12GB System for $199.99 (MSRP). This new 12GB system is the perfect way to play exclusive titles found only on PlayStation*, and to get access to the entertainment services offered through PSN — all for an incredible value.

12GB PS3

Now is the ideal time to jump into PS3, as it’s been a tremendous year with some of the most highly rated PS3 games ever released, including the critically acclaimed survival-action game The Last of Us. And there are more highly-anticipated titles still to come such as Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Beyond: Two Souls, Diablo III and Gran Turismo 6. Also, let’s not forget some of the great indie titles you’ve been hearing about including Hotline Miami, Ibb and Obb, and Divekick. According to Metacritic, PS3 has the highest-rated exclusive game library this generation, and our newest model will make it easier than ever for fans to get their hands on all of these great titles.

In addition to this unmatched lineup of games, PS3 offers the most compelling entertainment options, from the built-in Blu-ray player for watching HD movies to a variety of streaming entertainment apps like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Music Unlimited , and VidZone , all of which are accessible with a free** SEN account.

Will you be picking up the PS3 12GB system? What PS3 games are you looking forward to this fall? Sound off below!

*Digital versions of certain games require purchase of additional memory capacity.
**Internet service, subscriptions and content sold separately.

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+ Mobius2525 on August 20th, 2013 at 12:51 pm said:

Are you serious it’s been available since Sunday?

+ Apeman24 on August 20th, 2013 at 12:52 pm said:

Thanks for letting us know. This would be great for a present to a young one. But for me, it does not have enough GBs. Plus I already have three.

+ Ryumoau on August 20th, 2013 at 12:56 pm said:

Who in the world would want a 12GB version? You could barely fit 2 or 3 games on the harddrive. It would have made more since the price drop the 120 to 500 GB models instead of wasting resources to make an inferior model. :/

+ ossiecastro5 on August 20th, 2013 at 12:58 pm said:

The price is exactly what I’m looking for. I’m moving to college next week and this is something that would be helpful.

Yet, I’m a Plus member. How will I use games on Plus since this has such small GB? Uncharted 3 needs 80 GB to download and install. I can’t download this game on this console?

+ beetlegossip on August 20th, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:

If you want more HDD space, upgrade the HDD. It’s pretty cheap to do so.

+ afigueroa on August 20th, 2013 at 1:00 pm said:

I guess this is an option for people who can get cheap internal storage. I think an internal 500 GB costs about $50 nowadays.

+ mike4fantasy08 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:

wow 12GB??!!!??? what the FAIL!

+ JukeboxAddict on August 20th, 2013 at 1:02 pm said:

Wish you guys had never abandoned the original “slim” design. That hardware fit perfectly into a home theater. It passed as sophisticated. This? With the flimsy plastic door? This doesn’t. Congrats on hitting $199, I guess.

+ Stoffinator on August 20th, 2013 at 1:03 pm said:

Can you add a hard drive to this model? Nobody has answered this yet.

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    + Sid Shuman on September 10th, 2013 at 1:11 pm said:

    Yes, you can.

+ stlthriot on August 20th, 2013 at 1:04 pm said:

I think this version is more for people that just want to watch Netflix or other streaming services on it. :)

I’m loving my 1 TB upgrade to my 80 GB system, digital all the way! :D

+ VanguardFate on August 20th, 2013 at 1:10 pm said:

*Digital versions of certain games require purchase of additional memory capacity.

Well at least you acknowledged, in the fine print, that you need buy a new HDD if you plan on using it for more than Netflix, Bluray and don’t want to install/uninstall game data a lot.

+ T3DV0L70L1N4 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:14 pm said:

Can a larger hard drive be added?

+ Talesgirl016 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:18 pm said:

Thank you Sony, now my parents can buy me a new PS3 :D

+ gerneric123 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:24 pm said:

Don’t you need a special attachment to add a hard-drive to this PS3 model?

+ Tchanku on August 20th, 2013 at 1:31 pm said:

I don’t think 12gb is big enough to install certain games if you buy from PSN…

+ what0070 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:33 pm said:

No, a standard laptop internal hard drive can fit into the PS3…

+ igorrocks2 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:34 pm said:

@13 Yes. but you need HDD bracket which cost around 12$
@14 yes.. 12 bucks for bracket still worth

+ igorrocks2 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:36 pm said:

@16 it has no hard drive holder inside vibration could damage ps3 if you do it fixer raper way

+ ThreeLeggedFreak on August 20th, 2013 at 1:37 pm said:

Why 12GBs? Should be 32, at least. People that buy this will have to buy an HDD if they want to play certain games, even if the games they buy are retail games.

+ igorrocks2 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:39 pm said:

@12 120GB drive 20$ broblem solved :)

+ Icestar10 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:44 pm said:

Will you guys sell a hard drive bracket separately? Some people have extra hard drives laying around but if the PS3 does not come with a hard drive bracket then those people won’t be able to use those hard drives.

+ Clantron on August 20th, 2013 at 1:46 pm said:

Great with PlayStation Plus IGC titles like Uncharted 3 …. oh waite…

+ liammill18 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:53 pm said:

For all the people who believe this to be too small, please realize many people but only a handful of games. Your average person who updates their sports games yearly or only plays CoD isn’t going to see huge storage problems here.

+ YungShep on August 20th, 2013 at 1:58 pm said:

12gb is a smart entry fee, considering you can swap the HDD out, should be a no brainer..might get this, i need a new ps3

+ Whutt2000 on August 20th, 2013 at 1:59 pm said:

Not bad. Tryin to get the xbox 360 4gb model customers i see. This is obviously for people who have no interest in downloading games right away and prefer discs. Upgradable if need be, since laptop hard drives are not that expensive. Figure about $55 for a 500gb hard drive… or just buy the 500gb grand theft auto V bundle for $269 or even the 250gb uncharted 3 bundle for the same price. This will attract the gamers that want a ps3 but the $269 – $300 bundles are a bit much for them right now. Kudos tho. Probably would’ve went this route if they offered them earlier. I upgraded the hard drives in both my ps3’s. I do get additional use of the old ones though.. I use them as external hard drives to backup my pc.

+ Cloud_X1 on August 20th, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

Just traded in my Xbox 360 for this bad boy. Now I’ve got 2 PS3s and plus I had an extra 500GB HDD not being used.

+ DJPlace on August 20th, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

there are some games that are really really big on psn and that are PSN only (looking at One Piece Pirate Warriors) that won’t fit on here. this is good if you plan on buying disk only.

+ carlpain on August 20th, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

What? Is this a joke? I got my PS3 (500GB, INfamous 1&2 , Festival of Blood, Uncharted 1&2 and One month of Plus) for $200. This is a rip-off.

+ lisatsunami on August 20th, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:

It’s an entry model. How hard is that for you Negative Nancys to get? If it was purple I’d get it and swap the HDD.

+ Cloud_X1 on August 20th, 2013 at 2:13 pm said:

@ 25, don’t forget that you can at least play games even if it’s only 12GB. I couldn’t play anything with my 4GB flash Xbox360 unless I bought a HDD. Ridiculous.

+ carlpain on August 20th, 2013 at 2:14 pm said:

@25 Dude, you can get a 250GB 360 for $185 (brand new).

+ Whutt2000 on August 20th, 2013 at 2:20 pm said:

@31 yeah, you can get any of these consoles cheaper than MSRP if you catch the right sale… including this one I’m sure. I got a 160gb ps3 with 2 games and a month of ps+ for $199 last year.

+ Whutt2000 on August 20th, 2013 at 2:24 pm said:

@30 you must be talking about xbla games. You can play disc-based games no problem.

+ S13B0B on August 20th, 2013 at 2:27 pm said:

Been available in the UK for over a year now, to all those wondering YES the HDD is upgradable, you need to buy the HHD caddy though which was only £8 over here

+ YungShep on August 20th, 2013 at 2:28 pm said:

the only problem, people wouldnt be able to play too many games that require an install like GT5. 8gb..sheesh, lol. but like i stated, swap out the HDD and your good to go!

+ LSMJGO on August 20th, 2013 at 2:40 pm said:

you don’t need a hard drive bracket. I bought this model last year and put a tb hard drive in it so I could keep all my downloaded games nothing extra needed. I do agree though 12 is too small for anything should be 80 atleast

+ Sponge-worthy on August 20th, 2013 at 2:48 pm said:

I fear that this model (and it’s woeful lack of storage space @ 12 GB) will just be confusing for consumers when they immediately run out of HDD space.

+ Phillyblunz on August 20th, 2013 at 3:29 pm said:

PS3 is the number 1 netflix machine, thats who this is for, and those whose ps3’s crapped out can just swap the HDD.

I would have thought it would be a bit cheaper though.

But obviously this is the go to model for replacements, gotta love that.

+ Curtisio on August 20th, 2013 at 3:32 pm said:

How much space goes the OS take up on this 12GB?

Still a good deal if you’re planing on updating the system.

+ Unmatched-Fury on August 20th, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:

ok this is just stupid as stupid can get. a 12gb model is just a useless system. especially when you can get a 500gb with gta 5 for $269. or a 160gb and 120gb for $250. why waste money paying $200 for a 12gb system and an extra $50 for a 500gb hard drive for a total of $250 when you can get a 500gb with gta 5 for a difference of $20.00 . i just dont understand the logic in creating anoher hacked up system when you could just drop the price of what you already have available and make more money. in my opinion sony should have dropped the price of the 500gb system by itself down to $199 and the 120gb to 320gb original slim down to $150 until they are gone. and if they were going for the 12gb it should be $100.00 for an attractive price point to make quick sales. my 60gb that i put a cheap 120gb hard drive in got the yellow light while installing metro last light so i could use a ps3 for my downloads and the exclusive games like gta 5 without paying a lot for another especially when im getting a ps4 on launch day. i’d be happy with a 12gb only if it was valued with the price of expanding the memory in mind.

+ Abobkeralaghel on August 20th, 2013 at 3:47 pm said:

this model made for people that buy games on DISKS
i have the 320 GB one But in my Country the internet IS SOOO slow i cant download games
so i buy disk i know i lot if my frinds that have this model

+ ossiecastro5 on August 20th, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:

People here keep saying that they can get cheaper and better deals for a PS3 with more GB. Please, message me on how and where to get these. I’m going to college and saving up for a PS3 is tough enough.

+ ein_nineteenth on August 20th, 2013 at 4:21 pm said:

This has to be dumbest model of PS3 to ever be launched.

Unless you’re actively monitoring your space, you won’t be able to hold anything.
RE6 and ACE-R take up 14 GB of space alone.

What about the games with huge updates? Heaven forbid you want to play DC online with less than 20 GB on your system.

Thank God this thing uses Laptop Memory otherwise people would be seriously pissed.

+ Kchow23 on August 20th, 2013 at 4:26 pm said:

Does it include the HDD caddy?

+ yessimus on August 20th, 2013 at 4:33 pm said:

+ yessimus on August 20th, 2013 at 4:43 pm said:

Why? Parents will end up buying this for their kids, and the whole family will ultimately be getting ripped off. For those who are only buying a PS3 for Netflix, a decent net box is less than $40. Or look into ChromeCast; it’s $35.

+ saab01 on August 20th, 2013 at 5:01 pm said:

I would rather pay 270 for a GTA V bundle. For the people that were lucky a couple weeks back the GTA V bundle was only $200 on amazon. I wish I snatched one when I had the chance but I didn’t and now its back to its normal price.

+ EddyDope on August 20th, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:

Wish a price drop had came on the ps3 instead, seeing as how mine finally crapped out on me, think imma she’ll out the extra 100 bucks to get a 500gb cause 12 just isn’t enough.

+ agent1159 on August 20th, 2013 at 5:48 pm said:

12GB??!! i just recently had to upgrade to 320GB!! and probably should’ve gone with a 500GB!!

+ KingXtreme81 on August 20th, 2013 at 5:50 pm said:

An utterly useless SKU, to be honest.

The memory limitation on it is so extreme that it’s crippling to the device. Even if one does not buy any digital content, the fact is that nearly every PS3 game requires some sort of install in order to run. Some people will be very disappointed when they get home and can’t play two different games (depending on the games) without having to upgrade the HDD or delete data just to switch games.

The price point is incredible. The PS3 offers the greatest gaming experiences of this generation in my opinion. This SKU, however, is really underwhelming and, frankly even sneaky and suspicious due to how gimped one’s experience very well could be with this SKU.

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MSRP $119.99

200 Yards of constant all-day surveillance! Know when and where your deer are going to be before your next hunt.

The Deer Positioning System™ is great for seeing where deer are entering and exiting a food plot or any open areas. The “DPS” is a wide angle, time lapse scouting camera that provides you with constant day light surveillance from over 200+ yards away. The “DPS” makes hunting easy by allowing you to know when and where to set-up to hunt.

The “DPS” supports a memory card up to 32GB for up to a couple weeks (up to 105,000 photos) of constant surveillance and operates on 4 or 8 AA batteries. Providing constant surveillance (no motion required), it will record the entire day’s activity in 5 to 10 second interval to reveal all activity.

At-A Glance™ Photo Viewing Software is included free ($29.99 value) so that you can review an entire day’s worth of photos (up to 7,500 photos) in a short movie-like video in under 3 minutes. You can PLAY slower slide-shows or fast forward to view up to 1,500 photos (per day) per minute on any PC or MAC. At-A Glance™ software works with ALL game cameras and it allows you to combine and organize all your hunting photos together in one place! The software allows you to be able to zoom up close all the way to the other side of the field! Bottom line, At-A Glance™ is the easiest way to view game photos; and it even allows you to instantly share with friends by e-mail or online with popular sites like Facebook, YouTube, etc.

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by Travis on October 8, 2008

Ahhh yes, we are a month behind. What? You didn’t know? Well some of you did obviously. The WYDU Classics will be back in full effect this month as part of the WYDU birthday celebration, we’ll be dropping a WYDU Classic every week for the rest of October. So all you fans of the classics and saying that WYDU isn’t old school enough, well maybe this will make you some what happy. I got themes working on some of the others, but today’s is all about the Remix, one of my favorite things in hip hop. I’m not talking about rapping over the same beat and getting five of the hottest MCs in the game to kick a recycled 16 over your joint, I’m talking changing shit up, making it better, or at least making it enjoyable and different. This month, we have some of my personal favorites from the past, all kinds of good shit, some of it rare, some of it not so rare, so ch-ch-check it out…..

WYDU Classics Sept 08: WYDU Invented the Remix Vol 2

01 Boogie Down Productions – We In There (Remix)
02 Positive K – Aint No Crime (K-Def Remix)
03 Hard 2 Obtain – Ghetto Diamond (Remix)
04 Top Quality – Magnum Opus (Remix)
05 Black Sheep – Strobelite Honey (street mix)
06 3rd Bass – Brooklyn Queens (2nd Bass Mix)
07 Frankenstein – The Pain (remix)
08 B.U.M.S. – Take A Look Around (Vinyl Reanimators Remix)
09 The Nonce – Bus Stops (Metro Line Remix)
10 The Pharcyde – Otha Fish (LA Jay Remix)
11 Tha Alkaholiks – Mary Jane (remix)
12 Tupac -Temptations (Battlecat Hip Hop Mix)
13 C.P.O. – Ballad Of A Menace (Homicidal Theme Remix) (with MC Ren)
14 House of Pain – Word is Bond (Remix)
15 Gangstarr – Gotta Get Over (Taking Loot) (Remix)
16 The Roots – Silent Treatment (Da Beatminerz Mix)
17 Chi Ali – Roadrunner (Puberty Mix)
18 INI – Fakin Jax (Frankenstein Remix)

It leads off with BDP and a song found on the “We In There” single. It dropped before the album, and I thought the original version was the f’in ish. Initially, I never paid much attention to the remix version, which features a new third verse and an ill siren sound that I love so much. After awhile though, I went back to the remix and it would become a favorite to put on my homemade mixtapes that I was making back in the day. The K-Def beat for the remix of Pos K’s “Ain’t No Crime” remix might sound familiar if you heard his Beats From The 90′s instrumental project he released earlier this year. Hard 2 Obtain was one of the more slept on crews of the days, and the “Ghetto Diamond” remixed was armed with an ill sample. I can’t pass up including Frankenstien in any of these WYDU Classics and he shows up twice, first on a remix of his own joint, “Frankenstein’s Pain”, which is better than the original in my opinion. He also blesses the InI joint “Fakin’ Jax” with the remix treatment, which after you get used to it, is up there with the original. I’ve always loved “Strobelight Honey”, at least the lyrics and the concept, but the remix spiced up a beat I didn’t always care for. Black Sheep infused some fluttering horns to entrance the listener and gives you the feeling that Gooney Gnu is running down the hall after you.

Halfway into the collection, we touch onto some of the West Coast gems. Two of my favorite left side groups in The Nonce and The B.U.M.S. both show up with remixes. The BUMS have a Vinyl Reanimator remix of “Take A Look Around”, which employs a slow ride bassline with lightly rang bells scatter over the beat. It’s an excellent remix that smashes an already solid original. The Nonce single for “Bus Stops” featured a handful of remixes, the Metro Line Remix being my favorite. Two songs that are my favorite from the each artist shows up next. “Temptations” from Tupac gets redone by one of my westcoast favorite, Battlecat. It’s not as good as the Easy Moe Bee original, but it’s still a good look. The Pharcydes “Otha Fish” gets redone by LA Jay. It’s not as good as the original, but again, it’s a nice twist on a favorite.

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As a proxy for global exports, it would seem that Korea’s economy might be at risk. But it seems that the economy is actually doing relatively well.

Take the country’s exports data, which grew much faster than expected in November, up 3.9% from the prior year.

“Given Korea’s strong export orientation and the exceptionally timely publication of its trade statistics, this is an important signal about the health of Asian and also global trade. The implication from these data is that the recovery is indeed building,” Societe Generale’s Klaus Baader writes.

Barclays strategists expects a moderate improvement in the economy and stock market in 2013, with the economy growing at about 3%.

“We expect capex to start to stabilize in 2H13 as exports regain momentum and the domestic investing climate improves after the Korean presidential election,” Barclays’ strategists argue. The country’s increasing safe-haven status along with an electronics-led export recovery seems to be making Korean assets more appealing, the Seoul-based strategists add.

Considering the still unstable global economic growth outlook, the strategists say they don’t expect multiples for the stock market to expand. Further rate cuts globally, however, could reduce downside risks in Korean equities.

Key challenges ahead: Debate on economic democratization and appreciation of the won.

We’ve talked in the past about improvements in Korea, recently, including consumer confidence.

The iShares MSCI South Korea Index Fund (EWY) is up 0.69% at $60.05.

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