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Llano’s founder, Job Harriman, was criticized by a fellow utopian resident and opponent, Frank Miller, as being “Czar-like” and undemocratic. (Sound familiar?) And Mr. Cataldo points out that while some people worked hard, the community had its share of slackers who were content to coast and to reap the benefits of other people’s efforts.
In spite of the rosy recollections of a 100-year-old resident, the historical record shows that Llano never developed a sustaining economy, never even produced all the food it needed. The community borrowed heavily to meet expenses (deficit spending) and was so deeply in debt to creditors (China? Not yet.) that it ended the utopian experiment in bankruptcy.
I am hoping that the people who live on the Westside of San Bernardino have a chance to know candidate Virginia Marquez. I have been fortunate enough to make a friend such as her.
She is dedicated to where she came from. She has heart and dedication to bring the community back to a livable, desirable place instead of an area deteriorating and full of crime. Her years working in the prisons as a parole officer give her the edge of understanding and knowing how to deal with the bad element and what is needed in the communities to stop the downhill slide of what was once the most attractive area of San Bernardino.
So please all you voters in San Bernardino, give her a chance to know you as the people of the community that she wants to heal. You don’t want to miss out on a wonderful person for the job!
I am a former city attorney investigator with the city of San Bernardino. I heard that during a debate between City Attorney Jim Penman and Mayor Pat Morris that Morris is taking credit for closing down run-down, cheap motels. That is not true.
Code officers Danny Nolfo, Debra Daniels, city attorney investigator Cecil Dillard, myself and San Bernardino police and fire closed approximately a dozen motels which were dumps. This was in the early 1990s. They have been torn down. We went on to close down countless apartment buildings in the Arden-Guthrie area. We relocated all of the tenants, many thanking us for getting them out of the crime-infested area. The economic agency spent millions of dollars buying distressed properties and tearing them down. Millions and millions!
The poor mothers and children who were placed in one-bedroom motel rooms by the Department of Social Services for months at a time was an absolute disgrace. It was heart breaking.
Thanks to Jim Penman, that practice is long gone. The current motels/hotels being torn down are not due to Mayor Morris. The Economic Development Agency paid for those properties to be torn down.
The Administrative Civil Penalty program was put into place by Penman. His investigators have done most of the work. The mayor had nothing to do with this.
Mr. Penman has given many of his vacation days to his employees who ran out of sick time. To my knowledge he has never denied any employee time off on a moment’s notice. On the flip side, he demands excellence.
A recent editorial in The Sun quotes the city manager saying, “There has not been cooperation between city departments.” Hello! If it were not for Mr. Penman leading the charges, San Bernardino would be the crime capital of the country and a slum landlord’s paradise. He is the man who should be running the city!
Some people see the glass as half full, some see it as half empty. We believe in the optimist. We’re voting for San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris.
The NBA deadline for trades is fast approaching, especially for teams like the Mavericks who are trying to set their team up for a playoff appearance.
Dallas still has what it takes to claim the 8th spot in this year’s playoffs, but they could use some help. After dealing with injuries to Bogut, Barea, and Williams, this Dallas team is still trying to put together a team that can work well together and who can overcome the gap with Denver, Portland and others.
The Mavericks’ best bet to do this will be to get a wing defender or front court player who is able to score underneath and lock up on defense. The breakout performances from Seth Curry and Yogi Ferrell have provided Dallas with a young, talented backcourt, and Dirk’s ability to rewind the clock a couple of years to his vintage play has put the Mavericks in a very intriguing spot.
A veteran wing player coming in for the Mavericks would take some of the pressure off of Curry and Ferrell. Also, it would allow Matthews and Barnes to open up more and not have so much weight on their shoulders.
I have compiled a (very) short list of players that I think the Mavericks organization should look at to help the Mavericks prepare for a run at the postseason, and I think any of these guys in a Dallas uniform could bring an immediate impact to the Big D.
Kenneth Faried, aka The Manimal, would be a perfect combination of aggression and athleticism for the Mavericks on both ends of the floor. The former Morehead State Eagle has been fighting for minutes in Denver with Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic.
His ability to play defense in the paint and on the perimeter will provide a great deal of help for Dallas, along with his ability to catch the ball on the wing and take it to the basket without hesitation.
This is another very appealing idea for the Mavericks. Henson’s numbers are due to a very limited role on his current team, along with the fact that the 6-11 forward has been playing center for the Bucks the past 3 seasons.
The last time Henson was in his natural position of power forward, he averaged 11.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game. Henson would be able to come in and take some pressure off of Dirk, HB, and Salah as they have been scrambling to guard teams that oversize the Mavericks.
Muck like Faried, Henson plays very hard and has a motor that will go all 48 minutes if you need it to. With the recent injury to Jabari Parker, the Bucks could be very open to any trade possibilities the Mavericks sent their way.
Since the departure of Kobe, Swaggy P has shown that he can pull his own weight in this league. He has started all 48 games he has played in this year with the Lakers and would be a great asset for Dallas to acquire. If Dallas wasn’t lethal enough from long-range, Young would just add insult to injury for opponents defensive strategy.
In his third year with the Lakers, Uncle P has noticeably stepped his game up on the defensive side of the basketball. Coach Luke Walton has matched up Young with the best player on the opposing almost every time he is on the court and he has been keeping up with them.
He is a strong competitor, a great locker room guy, and would be fully embraced by the MFFLs.
Lou Williams is my favorite option for the Mavericks this deadline season. As shown in his season with the Raptors, Williams can excel when he is put in the right situation with the right players.
After starting 35 games his first season in LA, Walton decided to put Lou back into his role as a sixth man and his numbers have gone up in almost every facet of the game. As with Young, Lou-Will would be a great scorer for the Mavericks and a serious threat from behind the arc.
Williams has been one of the league’s top bench scorer and his league experience would prove very helpful for the young guards in Ferrell and Curry.
I really expect Dallas to make some moves before that February 23rd deadline hits and I think the Mavericks will be able to land some notable players.
I recommend that all the MFFLs out there keep their eyes out for something to happen in D-town as the Mavericks make a last effort to create the best team they can as the season moves closer and closer to the end.
Who wants latkes? Melissa Clark shows how to make this crispy, salty treat.
By David Frank on Publish Date November 30, 2012. Photo by Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times.
This week’s column is a celebration of new Hanukkah traditions. But for something classic, here is a video of, and recipe for, classic potato latkes. Serve them hot and make more than you think you need. They go fast.
1. Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a clean dishtowel and squeeze and wring out as much of the liquid as possible.
2. Working quickly, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the eggs, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
3. In a medium heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of the oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), use a heaping tablespoon to drop the batter into the hot pan, cooking in batches. Use a spatula to flatten and shape the drops into discs. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, flip. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, about another 5 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt while still warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park on northeast Menaul Boulevard in Albuquerque, Anna Franco finally got the chance to give her husband, Misias, a final resting place.
Franco and several of her family members gathered on Saturday for the cemetery’s second “Scatter Day,” where ashes may be scattered at no cost.
Participants are also provided a free name inscription on one of the cemetery’s memorial walls.
The family also brought along the ashes of Misias’ sister, Pauline Lyons, who died on Easter 2016.
“This is really a blessing,” her son, Kenny Lyons, said.
Chris Keller, vice president of French Funerals and Cremations which organizes the event, said studies suggest that one in five American families have cremated remains at home.
So, on Saturday, dozens of employees set up at tables to help families through paperwork and deciding where they wanted to scatter the ashes of their loved one.
The memorial park offered two options: one at the Kiva area, an adobe structure with an underground vault at its center, and a rose garden.
The engraved name and scattering services have a $300 value, Keller said.
Many of the names on a large wall covered in granite slabs were products of last year’s Scatter Day, when 400 families participated.
Since then, Keller said they’ve heard from funeral homes and cemeteries around the country – and even one in Australia – wanting to know how to put on their own similar events.
Rebecca Carrillo said she had the ashes of her mother, Josephine Carrillo Avila, for 20 years before hearing about Scatter Day.
At midday Saturday, with a few clouds in the sky and a pleasant breeze blowing, Carrillo and her son, Damian Moya, poured the ashes into the vault together.
“Rest in peace,” she said quietly.
1 min read . Updated: 09 Dec 2011, 06:05 PM IST John S.K.
Mumbai: The Essar Group and the government of Zimbabwe have agreed to implement the pact signed between the two in August with immediate effect.
The two newly formed joint venture companies, NewZim Steel Pvt. Ltd and NewZim Minerals Pvt. Ltd, will take over day-to-day operations while the transfer of assets will be carried out in a time-bound manner, both entities said in a joint statement.
“The implementation of the agreements is the result of much patience, hard work and the collective effort of the concerned ministries in the inclusive government and believes that it sets a welcome precedent for significant future foreign direct investment into Zimbabwe," said Welshman Ncube, Zimbabwe’s minister for commerce and industry.
Essar Africa Holdings Ltd and the government of Zimbabwe had in August agreed to set up the two joint venture companies that will acquire all the steel and mining-related assets and liabilities of Zisco and its subsidiaries. Under that accord, EAHL also agreed to release the government of Zimbabwe from guarantee obligations related to Zisco’s debt.
The Essar Group had further committed to an investment of approximately $750 million, which included relieving the Zimbabwean government and Zisco of all liabilities.
On Facebook or another chosen social media site, you see a friend’s post that has a link to The National Review with the title “FBI Rewrites Federal Law to Let Hillary off the Hook,” while a few scrolls later, another post from a different friend shares the article from the New York Times with the headline “House Benghazi Report Finds No New Evidence of Wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton." You like and respect both friends and find yourself wondering which of them could possibly be correct. Or perhaps your reaction is something along the lines of immediately agreeing with one friend while blocking all posts from the other.
This, of course, isn’t only about the preferences of friends—it also reflects the media’s and news source’s predilections. But the crucial aspect is that this inconsistency nods to an overall confirmation bias that news sources set out to fill.
In 2009, researchers from four universities came together for a study entitled “Feeling Validated Versus Being Correct: A Meta-Analysis of Selective Exposure to Information,” which outlines how people seek out exposure to only the information that will validate their personal biases. In fact, the study of about 8,000 participants found a tendency to seek out information that confirms existing beliefs twice as much as they would research information that challenges those beliefs.
Of course, social media networks such as Facebook provide the perfect forum for confirmation biases to run rampant. Studies have shown that people often stick to friends and sources who not only share the same beliefs but who confirm or reinforce those beliefs. On top of this, there are algorithms in place to exacerbate the filter bubble that exposes users to articles and other information formulated to those users’ specific tastes and interests. This filter bubble allows us to keep ourselves surrounded by only ideas that support our own views, keeping us from challenging ourselves and thinking critically on a variety of issues. A confirmation bias, then, refers to the tendency almost all of us have to interpret new information to conform with the beliefs we already have in place. This is a human trait that even scientists have to deal with—fitting results into a preconceived hypothesis.
There are ways for us to get around our confirmation biases.
First, try to view your own beliefs as an outsider might. What might be scrutinized? What holds up to that scrutiny? Using a healthy dose of skepticism and humility, question whether you believe in something because it represents your core values, or because you value the source, or because you fear an alternative, unknown or otherwise.
This fear or distrust of “otherness” is what often leads people to retreat to their filter bubble. People on either side of the political spectrum can easily place broad labels on the opposite side that speak to this fear and heighten it, meanwhile retreating into the comfort of confirming information and remaining tucked “safely” within that bubble.
It is important to understand that just as your beliefs are real to you, so are the beliefs of others real to them. And people—as individuals and within a community—generally have reasons for their beliefs. You may vehemently disagree with them, but that won’t erase the realness of their perspective. Therefore, thoughtful engagement is the key to mending such rifts in views, at least to humanize the opposition. It’s not always easy, and it’s not a cure-all. You may still pick up a newspaper article and feel angry or incredulous. But once those feelings settle, take a moment to shift your perspective and imagine yourself as someone who supports that viewpoint. What is the other side responding to in the passages? From there, try to empathize with that belief system, even if you cannot agree with it. We are, after all, a nation filled with otherness—the multitude of our viewpoints alone is proof of that. The point isn’t for one viewpoint to “win” over another—this isn’t a zero-sum game. We have to live with each other, and the most efficient way to do that with some form of harmony is through understanding and empathy—sometimes it takes negotiating and compromise and stepping out a bit into the unknown. Maybe you’ll discover something new about yourself along the way.
To discuss stress, empathy, or to get help breaking down your own confirmation bias, contact me at Stephen@PfeifferPhD.com or visit my website at www.pfeifferphd.com.
Jaguar Land Rover has won a landmark court case against a Chinese firm that was selling a copycat of its Evoque model for a fraction of the price.
A court in Beijing ruled Jiangling Motor Corporation’s (JMC) Landwind X7 had five specific features that were directly copied from the Range Rover Evoque, leading to confusion among customers.
In a ruling that brought an end to a three-year case, the court ordered that production of the Landwind, which cost £14,000 compared to the £40,000 Evoque, must stop immediately.
JMC will also have to pay compensation to Jaguar, which is the UK’s largest car manufacturer but is ultimately owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata.
The Guardian approached JMC for a comment but an email address for inquiries did not appear to be active.
JLR’s legal victory against JMC, which is a joint venture partner with the US giant Ford, is likely to encourage similar actions by other carmakers that have accused Chinese competitors of ripping off their designs.
Porsche was said to be considering legal action against Zotye in 2016, over claims the Chinese firm’s T700 had plagiarised its Macan model.
Outside the automotive sector, the Danish toy firm Lego won an intellectual property suit after a court found that a Chinese rival copied its building blocks and figurines under the brand name Lepin.
Senior Mackenzie Tesei and sophomore Sandy Smith each scored three goals, two of the 13 different players who scored, and the 17th-ranked Stanford lacrosse team recorded a 20-1 victory over visiting St. Mary's in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opener for both teams.
The Cardinal (1-1, 1-0 MPSF) hosts No. 19 Ohio State in a non-conference match Sunday at noon.
Stanford's Lucy Dikeou won the first draw control and then turned it over. The Cardinal's first shot was turned away and then things turned Stanford's way in a hurry.
Senior Anna Salemo scored at the 28:12 mark of the first half, sparking a series of seven goals over the next two minutes.
Tesei scored two of her goals during the stretch, which also included goals from Dikeou, Kelly Myers, Dillon Schoen and Kelsey Murray.
Smith scored all three of her goals within a 15-minute span of the first half as the Cardinal built a 15-0 halftime advantage.
Stanford scored 20 goals on 28 shots while holding the Gaels to two total shot attempts. St. Mary's avoided the shutout by scoring with 2:42 remaining to play.
Sophomore Allie DaCar and freshman Shahpar Mirza each played a half in goal for the Cardinal, with DaCar the winner.
Stanford is the defending MPSF champion and is seeking its fourth straight trip to the NCAA tournament, and the sixth in seven years under coach Amy Bokker, who needs three wins for 100 at Stanford and nine wins for 200 overall.
David Boote's team-best 4-under 67 steadied Stanford on Tuesday at The Prestige at PGA West.
Boote, tied for 23rd, used an eagle on the par-4 14th along with five birdies to pace the Cardinal through 36 holes of the three-round event at the Greg Norman Course.
Maverick McNealy (74) and Brandon Wu (75) are tied for 18th heading into the final day.
McNealy was 1-over through 15 holes before bogeys on 16 and 18, and Wu was even on the back nine.
Isaiah Salinda, tied for 25th, was even through 15 during his 1-over 72, and Jeffrey Swegle was even through 17 before a bogey on the 18th dropped him into a tie with Salinda at 1-over (72) for the round.
Overall, Stanford (282-285) is third heading into Wednesday's final round at 1-under. Arizona State (-15) and LSU (-7) lead the 15-team field.
The Internet beckons explorers. It's not only for those who want to navigate cyberspace. It's tremendously useful for the real-world traveler as well.
Online, you can book reservations for cars, airplanes, and hotels. You can also do what many travel agents do: gather information. With a little help you can find out about the guy who circled the globe in a 46-foot motor boat. Or chat with folks climbing Mt. Everest.
"It's really changing the research aspect of things," says Chris Privett, spokesman for the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), based in Alexandria, Va. The Internet "is a real advantage in terms of being able to communicate and plan the ideal travel experience."
The Internet is so vast it's sometimes hard to know where to start. Travel information is especially plentiful. So begin with a few general sites, then browse for more specific information.
If you know where you're going, the best place to start is with an online travel guide. Arthur Frommer's Outspoken Encyclopedia of Travel (www.mcp.com/frommers) has 6,000 pages of travel tips and updated bargains. Particularly intriguing are descriptions of the 200 locations in the world that make up 80 percent of vacation travel. Fodor's (www.fodors.com) lets you build your personal travel guide by showing only the restaurants and hotels in your price range.
If the offbeat is more your style, try Lonely Planet (www.lonelyplanet.com), which includes unusual information on just about anywhere, even Antarctica. Several electronic magazines - called e-zines - cater to the adventurous traveler. See the 21st Century Adventures Ezine for a look at Britain (www.10e-design.com/centadv). Do you have special eating requirements? Cyberspace can help you locate the world's best sushi bars (www.cis.unisa.edu.au/~cisjpm/Sushi) or vegetarian restaurants (www.veg.org/veg).
Not sure where you want to travel? The Internet has loads of information. A good place to start is with one of the Internet search engines, such as Yahoo! (www.yahoo.com) or Infoseek (www.infoseek.com). They have special sections devoted to recreation and travel. Read about that man who traveled around the world in a 46-foot motor boat (www.circumnavigator.com) or those climbers scaling Mt. Everest (www.everest.mountainzone.com).
You can also use the search engines to look up your own topics. Try to be explicit with your search terms. If you want to find out about, say, staying in a French chateau, make sure to include all the terms (as in "French chateau stays").
Once you're researched your dream vacation, you can also make your reservations online. It's easier than it sounds and there's no extra cost involved. Nevertheless, few people do it. For all the hype surrounding online commerce, only an estimated 1 percent of airline reservations are made through the Internet. "For the travel agents, it's nothing more than a niche market," says George Newsom, president of PCTravel Inc. in Raleigh, N.C.
Mr. Newsom should know. His Internet-only travel agency suspended operations last month because it couldn't turn a profit. That's because airlines have begun to cap the commissions that travel agents receive for booking a flight online, sometimes as low as $15 a ticket.
One of the leading sites is Travelocity (www.travelocity.com). It's affiliated with American Airlines' reservations system, the SABRE Group, but the site offers reservations for all airlines, not just American. Other sites to book flights include: Microsoft's new Expedia site (expedia.msn.com) and Yahoo! Travel (www.yahoo.com/Recreation/Travel).