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<title>{RESOURCES &gt; NEWS AND MEDIA} - Yankees demote center fielder Cabrera and cut Sexson</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">NEW YORK (Reuters) - The struggling New York Yankees shook up their roster on Friday, demoting center fielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues and releasing first baseman Richie Sexson.

  
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<issued>2008-08-15T23:45:02Z</issued>
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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; RENTALS} -  Cottage Studio, all utilities included, cable, internet, laundry (san jose west) $1000</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">In-Laws studio Cottage (approx 500 sq ft). 2 rooms and a bath with A.C. Newly remodeled. All utilities paid (water, PGE, basic cable, internet hook up, and washer and dryer) with an available parking spot. Bus stop out in front. Right across from Midtown Safeway. Very close to most freeway access. Right between San Jose City college and San Jose State. A few miles from Valley Fair, Santana Row and Downtown. Students welcome. Please bring credit report and employment status. Address is 1189 W. San Carlos St. in West San Jose (95126) Call Richie at 408-971-1739</summary>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> - In-Laws studio Cottage (approx 500 sq ft). 2 rooms and a bath with A.C. Newly remodeled. All utilities paid (water, PGE, basic cable, internet hook up, and washer and dryer) with an available parking spot. Bus stop out in front. Right across from Midtown Safeway. Very close to most freeway access. Right between San Jose City college and San Jose State. A few miles from Valley Fair, Santana Row and Downtown. Students welcome. Please bring credit report and employment status. Address is 1189 W. San Carlos St. in West San Jose (95126) Call Richie at 408-971-1739<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;"> Cottage Studio, all utilities included, cable, internet, laundry {...} </blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> August 11, 2008, 7:32 am - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> August 11, 2008, 1:18 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;5KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/">Regional</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/">North America</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/">United States</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/">California</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/">Metro Areas</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/">San Francisco Bay Area</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/">Business and Economy</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/">Real Estate</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/"><b>Rentals</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{RESOURCES &gt; NEWS AND MEDIA} - Yankees announce signing of first baseman Sexson</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">NEW YORK (Reuters) - Power-hitting first baseman Richie Sexson, released last week by the Seattle Mariners, has signed with the New York Yankees, the American League club announced on Friday.

  
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<issued>2008-07-18T20:28:18Z</issued>
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<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">    Yankees announce signing of first baseman Sexson| Sports| Reuters {...} NEW YORK (Reuters) - Power-hitting first baseman Richie Sexson, released last week by the Seattle Mariners, has signed with the New York Yankees, the American League club announced on Friday.Sexson, {...}</blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> July 18, 2008, 8:28 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> July 19, 2008, 12:45 am - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;71KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/">Sports</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/resources/">Resources</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/resources/news-and-media/"><b>News and Media</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{ENTERTAINMENT &gt; PUBLICATIONS AND MEDIA} - Alt Text: Grading Batman's Gear</title>
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I was thinking about the upcoming Batman movie, and I suddenly realized: Batman and Richie Rich are basically the same character.



They both have butlers (Alfred, Cadbury), they both have sidekicks (Robin, Dollar), they both dress in ridiculous outfits (bat costume, short pants with bow tie) and they both have adventures in which problems are solved by the appropriate use of incredibly expensive material possessions.



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The main difference is that Richie Rich's parents weren't shot to death in a filthy alleyway right in front of him, but tell me that wouldn't have improved Richie's back story.



At any rate, the point is that Batman has a lot of stuff. And, as with so many things, it falls to me to tally and grade this stuff. Batman's holdings are so extensive that this is merely Part 1. Part 2 will swing into action next week.


Batmobile

When I was a kid, a superhero having a car seemed completely natural, yet utterly cool. Sure, Superman could reverse time and lift mountain ranges, but Batman had a car! With fins! Nowadays, though, the Batmobile seems painfully unlikely. I can accept that the police force would cooperate with an anonymous, violent vigilante with a series of fragile teenage sidekicks. I can't, however, accept that the Gotham Department of Parking and Transportation would let him get away with an unregistered vehicle. I don't care how advanced Wayne technology is, that sucker's getting towed.Grade: B-


Batarang

Seems to me the Batarang's gotten a bit less versatile over the years. It used to be an all-purpose flying device used as a grappling hook, or to tie up fleeing criminal types, or to wonk some miscreant in the forehead before flying back to Batman's waiting glove. Too whimsical! Now, in most incarnations, the grappling duties have been taken over by a little handheld shooting device, and Batarangs are just small, mammal-shaped shurikens. They've lost their -arang! They're -arang-free!Grade: C+


Smoke Pellets

These seem to work pretty well, because villains are stupid. As soon as Batman drops a smoke bomb, everyone starts shooting at the smoke. Guys! Batman's not going to waste a very expensive smoke grenade, then just stand there! You're shooting at the one place in the room he's guaranteed not to be! This is why you rarely see criminal masterminds promoted from within the organization.Grade: C


Batboat

Batman doesn't need a boat. He has a plane. And a helicopter. And a hang-glider? And possibly a Segway. They just made up the Batboat to complete the land-air-sea theme. Unlike the rest of Batman's vehicles, which are real. Maybe the Batboat's useful in submarine format. Maybe. But really, if Two-Face is underwater, how much harm can he do? They should really have just made the Batboat a submarine to begin with. What's Batman going to do on the surface? Trawl? Batman doesn't trawl.Grade: D


Batcuffs

I think it makes sense that Batman has a pair of handcuffs. Yes, yes, sex bondage, I'm trying to make a point here. There are occasions where you simply must cuff, I understand that. But the Batcuffs are, like so many pieces of Batgear, bat-shaped. That's where I think Batman may have gone a little too far with the visuals. You've caught the guy; you've won. You really can lay off the whole creature-of-the-night theme at that point. If you haven't scared the bad guy into abandoning his life of crime by then, binding his hands with scalloped cuffs isn't going to put him over the edge.Grade: C-



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Born helpless, nude and unable to provide for himself, Lore Sjöberg eventually overcame these handicaps to campaign against the federal law that requires stories about superheroes to contain the phrase "swing into action."

  

   
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I was thinking about the upcoming Batman movie, and I suddenly realized: Batman and Richie Rich are basically the same character.



They both have butlers (Alfred, Cadbury), they both have sidekicks (Robin, Dollar), they both dress in ridiculous outfits (bat costume, short pants with bow tie) and they both have adventures in which problems are solved by the appropriate use of incredibly expensive material possessions.



Alt Text Podcast Download audio files and subscribe to the Alt Text podcast.



The main difference is that Richie Rich's parents weren't shot to death in a filthy alleyway right in front of him, but tell me that wouldn't have improved Richie's back story.



At any rate, the point is that Batman has a lot of stuff. And, as with so many things, it falls to me to tally and grade this stuff. Batman's holdings are so extensive that this is merely Part 1. Part 2 will swing into action next week.


Batmobile

When I was a kid, a superhero having a car seemed completely natural, yet utterly cool. Sure, Superman could reverse time and lift mountain ranges, but Batman had a car! With fins! Nowadays, though, the Batmobile seems painfully unlikely. I can accept that the police force would cooperate with an anonymous, violent vigilante with a series of fragile teenage sidekicks. I can't, however, accept that the Gotham Department of Parking and Transportation would let him get away with an unregistered vehicle. I don't care how advanced Wayne technology is, that sucker's getting towed.Grade: B-


Batarang

Seems to me the Batarang's gotten a bit less versatile over the years. It used to be an all-purpose flying device used as a grappling hook, or to tie up fleeing criminal types, or to wonk some miscreant in the forehead before flying back to Batman's waiting glove. Too whimsical! Now, in most incarnations, the grappling duties have been taken over by a little handheld shooting device, and Batarangs are just small, mammal-shaped shurikens. They've lost their -arang! They're -arang-free!Grade: C+


Smoke Pellets

These seem to work pretty well, because villains are stupid. As soon as Batman drops a smoke bomb, everyone starts shooting at the smoke. Guys! Batman's not going to waste a very expensive smoke grenade, then just stand there! You're shooting at the one place in the room he's guaranteed not to be! This is why you rarely see criminal masterminds promoted from within the organization.Grade: C


Batboat

Batman doesn't need a boat. He has a plane. And a helicopter. And a hang-glider? And possibly a Segway. They just made up the Batboat to complete the land-air-sea theme. Unlike the rest of Batman's vehicles, which are real. Maybe the Batboat's useful in submarine format. Maybe. But really, if Two-Face is underwater, how much harm can he do? They should really have just made the Batboat a submarine to begin with. What's Batman going to do on the surface? Trawl? Batman doesn't trawl.Grade: D


Batcuffs

I think it makes sense that Batman has a pair of handcuffs. Yes, yes, sex bondage, I'm trying to make a point here. There are occasions where you simply must cuff, I understand that. But the Batcuffs are, like so many pieces of Batgear, bat-shaped. That's where I think Batman may have gone a little too far with the visuals. You've caught the guy; you've won. You really can lay off the whole creature-of-the-night theme at that point. If you haven't scared the bad guy into abandoning his life of crime by then, binding his hands with scalloped cuffs isn't going to put him over the edge.Grade: C-



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Born helpless, nude and unable to provide for himself, Lore Sjöberg eventually overcame these handicaps to campaign against the federal law that requires stories about superheroes to contain the phrase "swing into action."

  

   
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<title>{LITERATURE &gt; CYBERPUNK} - Media Heroes trading cards</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">Jeff sez, Recently announced at the media reform conference in Minneapolis, the full color media heroes trading cards recognize the accomplishments of twenty-one praiseworthy journalists, media activists, and educators. The fun and informative cards are a fantastic teaching tool for students, or an exciting gift for friends, family or budding media activists. The Media heroes being honored include historical figures such as legendary anti-lynching reporter Ida B. Wells, Newspaper Guild founder Heywood Broun, and Elias Boudinot, founder/editor of the first Native American newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix. Also recognized are contemporary media movers and shakers, including intrepid PBS producer Bill Moyers, Paper Tiger TV co-founder DeeDee Halleck, Puerto Rican community activist Richie Perez, and others. Organizations or collaborations singled out for hero status include news program Democracy Now!, media watch group FAIR, and the Children's Television Workshop, creators of Sesame Street. Link (Thanks, Jeff!)...
      
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<issued>2008-07-09T05:16:03Z</issued>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Www.Boingboing.Net</span> - Jeff sez, Recently announced at the media reform conference in Minneapolis, the full color media heroes trading cards recognize the accomplishments of twenty-one praiseworthy journalists, media activists, and educators. The fun and informative cards are a fantastic teaching tool for students, or an exciting gift for friends, family or budding media activists. The Media heroes being honored include historical figures such as legendary anti-lynching reporter Ida B. Wells, Newspaper Guild founder Heywood Broun, and Elias Boudinot, founder/editor of the first Native American newspaper, the Cherokee Phoenix. Also recognized are contemporary media movers and shakers, including intrepid PBS producer Bill Moyers, Paper Tiger TV co-founder DeeDee Halleck, Puerto Rican community activist Richie Perez, and others. Organizations or collaborations singled out for hero status include news program Democracy Now!, media watch group FAIR, and the Children's Television Workshop, creators of Sesame Street. Link (Thanks, Jeff!)...
      
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<title>{MOTORSPORTS &gt; FORMULA ON} - Pools sign released Man Utd youngster</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">Hartlepool have made their second signing of the summer, and it's another midfield player. Wanted by a string of other clubs, Richie Jones has agreed to move to the Vic from European Champions Manchester United and join what looks like being healthy competition for midfield places in manager Danny Wilson's team.</summary>
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<issued>2008-07-04T18:46:53Z</issued>
<modified>2008-07-04T18:46:53Z</modified>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Www.Thefootballnetwork.Net</span> - Hartlepool have made their second signing of the summer, and it's another midfield player. Wanted by a string of other clubs, Richie Jones has agreed to move to the Vic from European Champions Manchester United and join what looks like being healthy competition for midfield places in manager Danny Wilson's team.<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">PoolsOnline.tk - Pools sign released Man Utd youngster {...} Hartlepool have signed midfield player Richie Jones, who was released at the end of the season by European champions Manchester United. |  PoolsOnline.tk : Unofficial Hartlepool Utd news and views {...}</blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> July 4, 2008, 6:46 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;97KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/">Sports</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/motorsports/">Motorsports</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/motorsports/auto-racing/">Auto Racing</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/sports/motorsports/auto-racing/formula-on/"><b>Formula On</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{EUROPE &gt; NEWS AND MEDIA} - West Indies pick provisional Twenty20 squad</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">A preliminary squad to take on England in November's lucrative one-off Twenty20 game has already been chosen, West Indies legend Richie Richardson has revealed.</summary>
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<issued>2008-06-25T13:21:00Z</issued>
<modified>2008-06-25T13:21:00Z</modified>
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<name>Telegraph.Co.Uk</name>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Www.Telegraph.Co.Uk</span> - A preliminary squad to take on England in November's lucrative one-off Twenty20 game has already been chosen, West Indies legend Richie Richardson has revealed.<blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">West Indies pick provisional Twenty20 squad- Cricket News - Telegraph {...} Get the latest sport news and updates from the Telegraph. Your source for football, tennis, cricket, rugby, golf and motor sport news {...}</blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> June 25, 2008, 1:21 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> June 26, 2008, 9:43 am - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;44KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/">Regional</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/">Europe</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/united-kingdom/">United Kingdom</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/united-kingdom/recreation-and-sports/">Recreation and Sports</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/united-kingdom/recreation-and-sports/sports/">Sports</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/united-kingdom/recreation-and-sports/sports/cricket/">Cricket</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/europe/united-kingdom/recreation-and-sports/sports/cricket/news-and-media/"><b>News and Media</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{RESOURCES &gt; NEWS AND MEDIA} - McCaw to miss Tri-Nations games</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">All Blacks captain Richie McCaw will be sidelined for at least six weeks with an ankle injury and miss their first four matches of the Tri-Nations.</summary>
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<issued>2008-06-22T08:00:13Z</issued>
<modified>2008-06-22T08:00:13Z</modified>
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<name>News.Bbc.Co.Uk</name>
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<title>{NORTH AMERICA &gt; RENTALS} - 2 Gay Males for (Gay/Gay Friendly) Roomie in beautiful Victorian Flat (Geary &amp; Masonic Area) $800</title>
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<summary type="text/plain">--------------- here's da "skinny" ... we're 2 really down to earth, chill, fun, social, etc. gay guys looking for another roomie who's the same. just be yourself and we'll be fine -- want a FUN but stable (in all aspects of life) roomie -- gay/gay-friendly perferred by not mandatory ---------------

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the place:
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- 3br - 2ba newly renovated flat on the first floor of a Gorgeous 2-story Victorian
- Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Tons of Lighting and extras
- Huge living rm with a Gas Fireplace, vaulted ceiling and bay windows
- Kitchen comes equipped with Modern Appliances (such as a Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Fridge (with a water/ice dispenser -- yep, thats right!), Dishwasher, Microwave),&amp; Marble Counter Tops (I made them myself)
- Brace yourself for this one WASHER AND DRYER IN THE UNIT!!! (well GIDDY UP!)
- Large Back yard (which is being currently being redone, so "stay tuned")
- TONS OF PARKING available (usually right in front of the house as if you were the president of the USA)
- RIGHT off the 38,38L, 38BX Geary Bus -- Can get to downtown in 15-20min, or to the financial district via the 38BX bus - can get to every place via 1-2 buses (typically)
- (Literally) right next to USF couldnÂt be better for students and just minutes walk to Laurel Village and Trader Joes.
- FYI NO PETS ALLOWED (Cat/Dog), landlord says no. Fishes are kewl. (especially if they are pirhanas)

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$800/mth
- almost new carpet-  bigger than most (almost -- sooo close, but no cigar) a walk-in closet. (but if you use your imagination ANYTHING is possible eh?)
- Bathroom: Shared w/ one roomate, Marble floors and counter, bath tub/shower.

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Roommate #1: 26 y/o blk m - Art student at the Art Institute, studying Interactive Media Design. Quite busy, werk f/t, school f/t, volunteer for Stop AIDS Project (when I can), and volunteer to read to lil kids (when i can), as well as a few other things. Very down do to earth, social, fun, all that good stuff. I dont drink or smoke, but still a very fun guy :0)

Roommate #2: 23 y/o wht m - very down to earth/fun/social. easy to talk to, get along with.

Roomate #3: you! Ya gotta(!!!) be fun, down to earth, love to laugh, have fun, can pay bills on time, love life, positive outlook, secure with yourself, like black people (haha just had to throw a random one in there -- but in reality u really do i guess lol) (as you can hopefully tell i like to have fun, but def. take life serious if/when need be &amp; career/goal driven) [same with the other roomie]

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who we are looking for:
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- Down to earth person gay, straight, bi (gay/bi male perferred), doesnÂt matter just be very open minded, and cool with living with gay males.
- fun, active, down to earth, social, etc.
- Good personal hygiene a must
- Prefer someone around our age under 35.
Have a steady income
- Someone to hang out with, befriend and go out on occasion together (not trying to become your best friend, but just hang out as roomies or whatever)
- prefer a NON smoker (but may be neg. depending on how often u smoke -- no smoking inside the apartment)

lease details:

- Room available June 15th/July 1st - 6 mth lease preferred but month-to-month lease may be considered
- Utilities split 3ways (PG&E, Cable/Internet, Water)
- Move in cost: First months rent($800) + one month deposit(800) = $1,600
Please have good credit as your file could be reviewed prior to moving in, or have a steady job, that will speak on your behalf if need be.

You want this place don't ya?! (well then hurry up and send the following information ...
- your name - current location - picture of yourself - when your looking to move (date(s) your available to move in) - when your free to view the place (have a friend in town this weekend, but still available, just on a limited basis) - description of yourself (age, occupation, type of personality, daytime/nighttime person, ideal living situation your looking for, etc.) Thanks for taking the time to review our posting and goodluck in your apartment search!
keywords - gay, gay-friendly, gay friendly, roommie, roommate, washer, dryer, washer/dryer, easy parking, quiet, bi (got any others haha) </summary>
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<issued>2008-05-29T17:45:32Z</issued>
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<td width="100%" style="font:9pt Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;font-variant:small-caps;">Sfbay.Craigslist.Org</span> - --------------- here's da "skinny" ... we're 2 really down to earth, chill, fun, social, etc. gay guys looking for another roomie who's the same. just be yourself and we'll be fine -- want a FUN but stable (in all aspects of life) roomie -- gay/gay-friendly perferred by not mandatory ---------------

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the place:
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- 3br - 2ba newly renovated flat on the first floor of a Gorgeous 2-story Victorian
- Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, Crown Moldings, Tons of Lighting and extras
- Huge living rm with a Gas Fireplace, vaulted ceiling and bay windows
- Kitchen comes equipped with Modern Appliances (such as a Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Fridge (with a water/ice dispenser -- yep, thats right!), Dishwasher, Microwave),& Marble Counter Tops (I made them myself)
- Brace yourself for this one WASHER AND DRYER IN THE UNIT!!! (well GIDDY UP!)
- Large Back yard (which is being currently being redone, so "stay tuned")
- TONS OF PARKING available (usually right in front of the house as if you were the president of the USA)
- RIGHT off the 38,38L, 38BX Geary Bus -- Can get to downtown in 15-20min, or to the financial district via the 38BX bus - can get to every place via 1-2 buses (typically)
- (Literally) right next to USF couldnÂt be better for students and just minutes walk to Laurel Village and Trader Joes.
- FYI NO PETS ALLOWED (Cat/Dog), landlord says no. Fishes are kewl. (especially if they are pirhanas)

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room:
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$800/mth
- almost new carpet-  bigger than most (almost -- sooo close, but no cigar) a walk-in closet. (but if you use your imagination ANYTHING is possible eh?)
- Bathroom: Shared w/ one roomate, Marble floors and counter, bath tub/shower.

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roomates:
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Roommate #1: 26 y/o blk m - Art student at the Art Institute, studying Interactive Media Design. Quite busy, werk f/t, school f/t, volunteer for Stop AIDS Project (when I can), and volunteer to read to lil kids (when i can), as well as a few other things. Very down do to earth, social, fun, all that good stuff. I dont drink or smoke, but still a very fun guy :0)

Roommate #2: 23 y/o wht m - very down to earth/fun/social. easy to talk to, get along with.

Roomate #3: you! Ya gotta(!!!) be fun, down to earth, love to laugh, have fun, can pay bills on time, love life, positive outlook, secure with yourself, like black people (haha just had to throw a random one in there -- but in reality u really do i guess lol) (as you can hopefully tell i like to have fun, but def. take life serious if/when need be & career/goal driven) [same with the other roomie]

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who we are looking for:
-------------------------
- Down to earth person gay, straight, bi (gay/bi male perferred), doesnÂt matter just be very open minded, and cool with living with gay males.
- fun, active, down to earth, social, etc.
- Good personal hygiene a must
- Prefer someone around our age under 35.
Have a steady income
- Someone to hang out with, befriend and go out on occasion together (not trying to become your best friend, but just hang out as roomies or whatever)
- prefer a NON smoker (but may be neg. depending on how often u smoke -- no smoking inside the apartment)

lease details:

- Room available June 15th/July 1st - 6 mth lease preferred but month-to-month lease may be considered
- Utilities split 3ways (PG&E, Cable/Internet, Water)
- Move in cost: First months rent($800) + one month deposit(800) = $1,600
Please have good credit as your file could be reviewed prior to moving in, or have a steady job, that will speak on your behalf if need be.

You want this place don't ya?! (well then hurry up and send the following information ...
- your name - current location - picture of yourself - when your looking to move (date(s) your available to move in) - when your free to view the place (have a friend in town this weekend, but still available, just on a limited basis) - description of yourself (age, occupation, type of personality, daytime/nighttime person, ideal living situation your looking for, etc.) Thanks for taking the time to review our posting and goodluck in your apartment search!
keywords - gay, gay-friendly, gay friendly, roommie, roommate, washer, dryer, washer/dryer, easy parking, quiet, bi (got any others haha) <blockquote style="background:#FAFAFA;border:1px dotted #E6E6E6;font:italic 10pt Times New Roman;padding:9px;">2 Gay Males for (Gay/Gay Friendly) Roomie in beautiful Victorian Flat {...} </blockquote><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Published:</span> May 29, 2008, 5:45 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Indexed:</span> May 29, 2008, 7:25 pm - <span style="color:#808080;">Page Size:</span>&nbsp;8KB</div><div style="font:8pt Verdana,Arial;vertical-align:top;"><span style="color:#808080;">Category:</span> <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/">Regional</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/">North America</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/">United States</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/">California</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/">Metro Areas</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/">San Francisco Bay Area</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/">Business and Economy</a> &gt; <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/">Real Estate</a> &gt;  <a href="http://www.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/"><b>Rentals</b></a></div></td></tr></table>
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<title>{AUTOS &gt; MAGAZINES AND E-ZINES} - Diesel Hybrid Carries Students To Victory in Fuel Economy Contest</title>
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Given enough time and money, any grease monkey can design a fuel-efficient, low-emissions car. Designing one that consumers will actually buy, however, is a challenge that usually has engineers and marketing types screaming at each other. 

Meeting that challenge is the point of Challenge X, a contest General Motors and the Department of Energy host each year to encourage the next generation of automotive engineers to  design the cars we might buy tomorrow. They're given a Chevrolet Equinox and told to create an amazingly clean and efficient car people would buy. No funky aerodynamics, no skinny tires, no batteries that die after 20 miles. And make sure it's got cup holders.

For the second time in a row, the team from Mississippi State won. How'd they do it?They gave the Equinox a through-the-road parallel hybrid electric drivetrain powered by a 1.9-liter direct injection turbodiesel that ran on B20 biodisel. The drivetrain boosted fuel economy by 38 percent over the production vehicle, which gets 19 mpg.

Wisconsin State took second with strikingly similar formula: a through-the-road parallel hybrid electric vehicle with a 1.9-liter GM direct injection turbo diesel
engine fueled by B20. And guess what? The third place team used roughly the same drivetrain. 

Most of the 17 teams opted for turbodiesel hybrid drivetrains. A smaller, more fuel-efficient turbodiesel was available, and some teams used it, but computer modeling showed the trade off performance and efficiency was pretty significant. 

Modeling was key. While some teams struck out with determined ideas about technology  - hats off to the University of Waterloo and its hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain that drives better than GM's - most teams arrived at their formula through computer modeling.

The time and cost savings of modeling are obvious. But the limitations of modeling become apparent in the various X Challenge tests that were held over 12 days and included drag racing, autocross, a road rally to measure fuel economy and emissions and, of course, consumer acceptability.

Would you buy production versions of any of these vehicles? When fuel spikes north of $6 a gallon, these Challenge X science projects will look mighty tempting.

Photo courtesy Mississippi State University.

  



   
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Given enough time and money, any grease monkey can design a fuel-efficient, low-emissions car. Designing one that consumers will actually buy, however, is a challenge that usually has engineers and marketing types screaming at each other. 

Meeting that challenge is the point of Challenge X, a contest General Motors and the Department of Energy host each year to encourage the next generation of automotive engineers to  design the cars we might buy tomorrow. They're given a Chevrolet Equinox and told to create an amazingly clean and efficient car people would buy. No funky aerodynamics, no skinny tires, no batteries that die after 20 miles. And make sure it's got cup holders.

For the second time in a row, the team from Mississippi State won. How'd they do it?They gave the Equinox a through-the-road parallel hybrid electric drivetrain powered by a 1.9-liter direct injection turbodiesel that ran on B20 biodisel. The drivetrain boosted fuel economy by 38 percent over the production vehicle, which gets 19 mpg.

Wisconsin State took second with strikingly similar formula: a through-the-road parallel hybrid electric vehicle with a 1.9-liter GM direct injection turbo diesel
engine fueled by B20. And guess what? The third place team used roughly the same drivetrain. 

Most of the 17 teams opted for turbodiesel hybrid drivetrains. A smaller, more fuel-efficient turbodiesel was available, and some teams used it, but computer modeling showed the trade off performance and efficiency was pretty significant. 

Modeling was key. While some teams struck out with determined ideas about technology  - hats off to the University of Waterloo and its hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain that drives better than GM's - most teams arrived at their formula through computer modeling.

The time and cost savings of modeling are obvious. But the limitations of modeling become apparent in the various X Challenge tests that were held over 12 days and included drag racing, autocross, a road rally to measure fuel economy and emissions and, of course, consumer acceptability.

Would you buy production versions of any of these vehicles? When fuel spikes north of $6 a gallon, these Challenge X science projects will look mighty tempting.

Photo courtesy Mississippi State University.

  



   
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