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These Los Gatos restaurants wanted to defy Santa Clara County’s new health order. Here’s why.
By: Elena Kadvany
Tags: Silicon Valley, Bay Area, Restaurant Business, California, Foodies

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the morning after the news broke that outdoor dining would be coming to an end in Santa Clara County in just two days (rather than in the expected weeks), a group of Los Gatos restaurant owners gathered in both frustration and strategy.

They talked about staying open in defiance of the new stay-at-home order and other forms of protest. Should they hire a lawyer and follow the lead of Southern California restaurants that have fought an outdoor dining ban with legal action? Should they stop paying sales taxes? What if they shut down en masse for a week, driving the point home about the devastation of the local restaurant industry? Being open for only takeout is like dying a slow death, one owner said, when they’re already “at death’s door.”

Many were angry and determined to fight back against what they felt was an unfair prohibition on outdoor dining. One owner compared their approach to the Boston Tea Party while others pitched a quieter kind of revolution — letting customers eat takeout food at outdoor tables without technically serving them.

More than 30 restaurant owners from Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell and Sunnyvale attended the in-person meeting (which this reporter listened to remotely on the phone via a meeting participant). It was organized by Los Gatos Food & Wine, a subgroup of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce’s executive director attended as well as the Los Gatos town attorney.

“People are trying to make tough calls right now. Should I shut down permanently until we’re allowed to operate in a month or should I stay open? And if they stay open, that means layoffs or furlough(ing) a bunch of employees. Ultimately I think that’s where people are the most upset,” Kevin Youkilis, owner of Loma Brewing Company in Los Gatos and co-chair of the Food & Wine group, said in an interview after the meeting. “What we said from day one was: If you’re going to restrict us from operating, then we need help.”

The meeting reflected a mounting frustration among local restaurateurs who understand the need for stricter public health mandates but can’t help but feel like they and their employees are being left behind. And they’re not alone in their desire to defy: Restaurateurs in Danville said they would continue serving customers outdoors, according to media reports, while unmasked diners are frequenting open dining rooms in rural Mariposa County. A group of restaurants in Contra Costa County has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the outdoor dining ban.
Commercial Real Estate
By: Daren Barone
Tags: California, Daren Baron, Industry, Real Estate, Investing

In the second quarter of this year, commercial real estate investments leveled off at $107.3 billion, but they took a sharp swing up to $149 billion in the third quarter. While that is an impressive climb, it becomes less inspiring when you take into account the fact that it’s still 44% lower than the 2019 third quarter figures. While responses to the coronavirus pandemic, which include travel restrictions and lockdowns, account for some of this loss, there’s still hope for a more significant rebound.

Sean Coghlan serves as the global head of Capital Markets Research, JLL and predicts a more promising fourth quarter. He says the market fragmentation that has resulted from the economic downturn is working in favor of investors, offering more lucrative opportunities for those with the courage to take the risks. The biggest challenges they may face are lenders who remain wary of rising prices in the market. Globally, investment volumes dropped by 19–24%, but that drop was more significant in North America where a 63% drop negatively impacted the market. Even though economies in the U.S. and throughout the world are starting to recover, various factors, including stimulus packages and new lockdowns, will affect how quickly the markets do rebound.

These changes that affect the economy also affect the opportunities available to commercial real estate investors. While inter-regional investing was up by 8% in the last quarter, it’s expected to slow as a result of ongoing travel restrictions. Alternatively, regional investment opportunities will become available with greater frequency even after enjoying a 14% rise in the same third quarter period. That recent rise was the greatest in the past 10 years, showing potential for future volume increases.

Lockdowns that seem to be going on indefinitely are costing many people their businesses, which means a lower demand for commercial real estate. Even after we adjust to a new normal and daily life adopts a more social aspect, there will be fewer people willing to risk their livelihoods on starting their own businesses. This means fewer opportunities for commercial real estate investors. As a result, investors will have to concentrate on a smaller selection of niches. In particular, multi-family housing, warehouses and logistics, and scientific research are a few of the industries that will still rely on commercial properties. New investors will have to be more selective in choosing the types of commercial real estate properties in which they will invest.
Trick Question
By: Jeffrey L Minch
Tags: California, Texas, Emigration

What would a reasonable man or woman conclude from the data presented below?

Take your time.

This can’t all be attributable to HP, Tesla, and Oracle can it?
It’s Time California Split In Two!
By: Alexander R. Outlaw
Tags: Greater California, Gavin Newsom, Politics, California, Gcsplit

California has been through a lot. The State joined the Union on September 9, 1850. And since then has become one of the most wealthy states in the nation… sort of. The State has the largest economy of all 50 states and it has the fifth-largest economy in the world. But despite this, we have massive debt, immense homelessness, and vast economic disparity. And normally economic inequality isn’t bad. But the reason why it is bad in California is because of overregulation and over-taxation of the people who live here.

For decades, California has been ruled by the heavily populated and immensely left-wing places of southern Los Angeles County, the Bay Area, and Sacramento. The rest of California is mostly moderate or right-wing. But our voices are drowned out and driven out of the state.

I have lived in California all my life. I was born and raised here. I have patriotism for my state. But this can not continue. Our rights to bear arms and run our businesses how we want are being violated. If the Bay Area, Southern Los Angles, and Sacramento want to become a communist hell hole, fine. But I say we split and form a new state, Greater California. I know it will not be easy. But I believe in time we can do it. That is why I ask you to join me in the movement. Whether you live in California or not, join us in creating the 51st State of Greater California.

We already have a State Consitution written, social media accounts, and even a state flag. We will follow a similar route as the New California movement, but we will first try to build up awareness and support for the movement. It is small right now, But with your help, we can make it a reality in the future. Even if you don’t live in California, you can still help spread awareness of the movement.

Our website is https://greater-california.weebly.com/
Chinese Camp, California
Tags: Poetry On Medium, Traveling, Short Stories And Poems, House Of Haiku, California

Behind The Poem:

I drove through parts of Chinese Camp, CA on my way back from Yosemite (which is the most beautiful place I’ve been to). I remember seeing a few “shacks” and dated homes sprinkled throughout “Nowhere Land,” as I called it. Nothing was around for many miles, no stores, no people, no gas stations, nothing. Just flatlands, seemingly abandoned homes, and trees. It felt like a ghost town, and with a current population of 206 (as of 2020), it made me wonder who lives there and why.

Bonus: Some people think this town is haunted, namely the St. Francis Xavier Church (with a convenient graveyard out back) as well as the abandoned homes and buildings.

I’ll have to go back one day with my camera to capture this spooky atmosphere…as well as a few ghosts…
The fourth-largest city in California by size
By: Klaus Wagner
Tags: Pandemic, Dreams, Work, Real Estate, California

The answer to the pandemic? California City in the Antelope Valley, Kern County, has almost no population and is far away from everywhere

Photo by Brian Wangenheim on Unsplash

The Ranking

You may wonder because you have other names in mind when you think about California´s biggest cities. The biggest city in California is of course Los Angeles. With a population of 3,976 million people (2016) and a land area of 498 square miles. Number two is San Diego with a population of 1,400 million people (2016) and a land area of 372 square miles. San Franciso has a land area of 232 square miles, San José has a land area of 178 square miles, Fresno 105 square miles, and the capital of California, Sacramento, 99 square miles (www.wikipedia.org).

California City in Kern County has a land area of 203 square miles but only a population of 14,000 people. So, how come?
Tips for Sustainable Cooking
By: Michael Tanha
Tags: Los Angeles, Mikey Tanha, Sustainability, Michael Tanha, California

According to the US Department of Agriculture, an astonishing 30% to 40% of all food produced in America is thrown away. The average individual or family is not doing a good enough job with eating leftovers, and the remains of most meals are simply discarded.

Now compare this fact with the reality that nine million people die from famine every year on the planet. It seems a shocking notion that so many people starve to death while millions of others have so much food they can toss a lot of it out. The phenomenon of food waste is a major factor in addressing the issue of food sustainability on a planet populated by more than seven billion people.

Every American can do his or her part for food sustainability by striving to waste less food. All it takes is paying attention to what you buy and eat and plan meals accordingly. Don’t let stuff rot in the refrigerator. It’s a matter of changing bad habits.

Another critical area of food sustainability is choosing what we eat. The key area here is meat vs. plant-based foods. Consider that it takes 2.5 pounds of grain to produce one pound of beef. Eating more meat puts us on the wrong side of the production ratio.

Meat production also accounts for 18% to 51% of global greenhouse gas emissions. That’s because raising beef requires growing grains to feed cattle. All this activity is fossil fuel intensive because tractors, harvesters, grain-hauling trucks, and the entire infrastructure of farming are oriented around what is called a petrochemical model of growing food. Cows also pass methane as gas.

Side-stepping meat and eating just the grains and other plants dramatically changes the equation. The net result is far less greenhouse gas production if more people would favor a plant-based diet.

Other ways to eat sustainably include adding more seafood to your diet, buying more food locally (so it doesn’t have to be shipped thousands of miles) and to eat foods that are currently in season where you live.

Shopping at local farmer’s markets to obtain fresh foods grown by people who live near you is among the best sustainable home cooking and eating ideas.

Originally published on MichaelTanha.com
Oakland Parents Put Pressure on School District to Plan for Reopening
By: The Bold Italic Editors
Tags: Pandemic, Education, Oakland, Bay Area, California

Oakland Parents Put Pressure on School District to Plan for Reopening

Photo: OUSD Parents for Transparency and Safe Reopening

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Parents for Transparency and Safe Reopening, a group of concerned parents in Oakland, are pushing the school district to come up with a plan to reopen once Covid-19 case numbers (hopefully) come down again in the spring.

“As public health experts reach a clear consensus about the low risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus within schools, Oakland parents have become frustrated and angry at the lack of urgency by educational leaders to get kids back to the classroom in a safe way,” they write in this piece on Medium.

The parents argue that there appears to be a huge gap between the plan recently rolled out by the OUSD and the demands of the teacher’s union, the Oakland Education Association.

“Joining similar parent-led movements across the country who are pressuring our local educational leaders and unions to follow the science on COVID-19 and schools, we will fight for what’s in the best interests of our kids,” the group writes.

Read the full piece here:
Season’s eatings: The 650’s entirely edible holiday gift guide
By: Elena Kadvany
Tags: Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Bay Area, California, Foodies

This holiday season, it’s more essential than ever to take the shop local ethos seriously. Local restaurants and businesses are looking down the barrel of a tough month — after eight already incredibly tough months — with the state’s new stay-at-home order temporarily banning outdoor dining and requiring residents to stay at home as much as possible.

Here are 20 ideas for locally made food-and-drink gifts, from handmade pasta and Filipino sweets to virtual cooking classes and a cocktail book authored by a local beverage director, proceeds of which will be donated to bar staff impacted by the shutdown. All of these gifts kill two birds with one stone: treat someone you care about while supporting a local business.

And if you’re at a loss, a gift card to your favorite restaurant, or a donation to the 86Fund for struggling Bay Area eateries — or a subscription to your local newspaper! — will always make for an excellent gift with meaningful impact.
Security Patrol Service: Roles and responsibilities
By: Anthony Lockwood
Tags: Security Patrol, Security Guards, Security Guards Services, Security Services, California

As you all must be aware, security guards play a vital role in protecting our loved ones. These security guards provide safety and mental peace to us, making us believe that our belongings are always safe when we are not around. Can you ever imagine your lives without them? Honestly, the answer is that whenever we go somewhere out without worrying about our families or assets. The reason is that we know that they are available to safeguard and protect the wellbeing of everything around us.

Have you ever known the different security guards who always stay on their toes and fulfill their responsibilities towards us? Let us now have a look at the various types of guards:

In House Security Guards:

The in-house security guards, as the name suggests, work for a particular company or any business organization. So basically, they are not contacted through any agency. They are the ones who work in-house, and they are hired and paid directly through the organization that has hired them.

These security guards are often seen as bouncers at a nightclub, residential or housing security or bank security, and many others.

Government Contract Security Guards:

They work for the government as they are highly trained and work for government workers such as politicians. Their principal duty is to provide safety in places where govt. workers are involved, such as Courthouses and the police force.

Contract security guards:

These security guards are employed on a contractual basis, just in case, there’s an event happening in your city with lots of public invited via invitation cards and to do the inauguration ceremony some politician has been called. The company hosting a particular event will hire security guards on contract from private agencies. The guards will work in-house to manage the crowd or provide security to the politicians for the time being. They are not full time employed by the organizing authority.

As we all know that “To patrol” means to monitor the area in your presence. Like as you all might have seen, police patrolling in certain areas during any curfew time. So the duties of a patrolling security guard include the ones mentioned below in bullet points:

- They secure the environment near you. Make sure that your place is safe, sound, and secure enough for you to live.

- They help in restraining the trespassers. There are a lot of people violating rules and regulations. A Security Patrol officer must punish them and make people follow the rules.

- They are entitled to take action in case of any significant incident. They can do anything to prevent damage.

These people protect us day and night to lead a happy and healthy life with our loved ones. I hope you got to know everything necessary about these superheroes and how they help us stay in a safe environment.
Moral Budget: Spending Cash on Community Instead of Jail
By: Level Editors
Tags: California, Politics, Measure J, Police Reform

Moral Budget: Spending Cash on Community Instead of Jail

Los Angeles County’s Measure J is an idea everyone should study LEVEL Editors ·Dec 10, 2020

“Measure J, or the Budget Allocation for Alternatives to Incarceration Charter Amendment, is the best kind of legal looting. It’s a cornering and voter-forced reallocation of at least 10% of the billions collected annually by the county; a move that shifts money to community care instead of jail maintenance. Los Angeles County voters approved this measure in response to a racial pandemic at least 400 years in the making that was punctuated this year by George Floyd’s killing and the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on Black (and Brown) bodies.” — Chanté Griffin

Read Griffin’s story in its entirety below.
Patron Saints of The Páipéar. Here at The Páipéar, we strongly…
By: The Páipéar
Tags: News, Investigative Journalism, The Paipear, Longform Journalism, California

Jimmy Breslin

At The Páipéar, we strongly believe in the power of literary journalism. It allows a writer to delve deep into a topic or person, to better connect the dots for the reader, and to reveal a deeper or larger truth.

Over the decades, there have been numerous practitioners of literary, or long-form, journalism, but we have a handful of “patron saints” who have continually inspired and guided us. We stand on their shoulders, and we want to pay tribute to them as The Páipéar starts its journey.

In no particular order, we salute Joseph Mitchell, Lillian Ross, John McPhee, Tom Wolfe, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jimmy Breslin.

Mitchell, Ross, and McPhee were longtime staff writers at The New Yorker, possibly the birthplace of literary journalism. They all have a singular writing style, a graceful and detailed presentation of what they’ve learned, a strong sense of humanity, and often a sly sense of humor.

Wolfe and Thompson came after Mitchell and Ross with exuberant writing styles, keenly observant eyes, and a passion for shaking up the journalism establishment. A sense of humor — often witty and bracing — also ran through their work.

Breslin, the veteran New York City newspaper columnist, was one of the most famous American journalists during his day — and for good reason. With a distinctive writing style, he challenged the powerful, stood up for the underdog, and told an unvarnished truth that cut through the nonsense that power brokers too often spew out.

Thank you, Jimmy, Tom, Hunter, Joe, Lillian, and John. We hope to do you proud.

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Designated Representative Training
By: Austin Lee
Tags: Florida, Designated Representative, Courses And Training, California, Training Courses

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All courses are approved and accepted by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Earns a training affidavit to include in your Designated Representative license application.

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Online Florida Certified Designated Representative Training Course

Live WebEx Florida Certified Designated Representative Training Course

Custom Certified Designated Representative Training Consults

Online Compliance Courses

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Lake Tahoe
By: Brie Carlin
Tags: Lake Tahoe, Nevada, California, Skiing, Travel

Split across California and Nevada Lake Tahoe is a sight to behold. Composed of 99.994% pure water you can see to the bottom up to 30ft! On both side of the lake you can find world-class cold smoke powder falling on 20 different ski resorts. Not in it for the send? There’re plenty of shopping and dining options for those looking for a different kind of adventure. With a range of lavish hotels to rustic cabins there’s no shortage of accommodations to complete your memorable vacation.

Lake Tahoe at sunset. Photo by Brianna Carlin
CA Unnecessarily Subsidizes Retired Police And Other Public Employees
By: David Crane
Tags: Los Angeles, Politics, Sacramento, Public Safety, California

No sooner had the California Legislature convened than a bill was introduced to increase taxes again to raise $2.4 billion per year. But there’s already an extra $2.4 billion in the state budget.

In addition to pensions, the state supplies retired employees with expensive insurance subsidies that in 2019 cost $4.4 billion, $2.7 billion in cash. Always an unnecessary perk — especially for prison guards and other public safety employees who retire at young ages with rich pensions — the subsidies (known as “OPEB,” for “Other Post-Employment Benefits”) became even less necessary after enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and Middle Class Subsidies in 2019 that via Covered California make insurance subsidies available to all Californians — including retired state employees with large pensions:

Not surprisingly, the bill was immediately supported by the mayors of Los Angeles and Sacramento, both of which also provide OPEB to retired employees, the most expensive of which are police who earlier this year were the subject of tough talk from those and other mayors.

Taking on OPEB means taking on public employee unions, the special interests legislators fear the most. But the Legislature has the power to adjust OPEB benefits, as the state’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report makes clear:

Wouldn’t it be nice for progressive talk by California politicians to be matched — for once — by progressive walk?

Govern For California supports lawmakers who serve the general interest.
I went to college at UC Santa Barbara; I would argue is one of the world’s most beautiful campuses.
By: Matthew Spira
Tags: College, Isla Vista, Santa Barbara, California, Ucsb

Credit: Author

I went to college at UC Santa Barbara; I would argue is one of the world’s most beautiful campuses. The above photo was taken a few feet from one of the dorms. The summer before my freshmen year, my best friend (who was going to UCLA) and I biked up from LA to Santa Barbara. We got onto campus on a just gorgeous, perfect SB day and went to Campus Point. (Shown below, bottom right) There were surfers to the left, girls in bikinis to the right. My friend asked: “How does anyone get any studying down around here?” I just nodded, but the truth is the scenery eventually becomes normalized. The ocean is just there; the weather, all of it, you just start to take for granted.

Fast-forward 30 years and I drive for Uber/Lyft in Madison, Wisconsin. (Also a pretty town, but not Santa Barbara.) I recently gave a ride to a young man to the airport a few weeks ago. He was heading back home to Los Angeles. I mentioned I had gone to UCSB and he just lit up. His father was also a Gaucho, from around the same time I was there. We talked about some of the legendary stories his father had told him, especially Halloween where more than 30k people crowded into this 1.866 square mile area to participate in what was one of world’s best block parties. I confirmed to him that his father’s stories sounded like they were all true.

UC Santa Barbara and the world’s greatest student slum: Isla Vista.

And I would be remiss if I didn’t include one of the classic Isla Vista stories from around the time I was there: Avoid the Noid!
LA Needn’t Sacrifice Public Safety
By: David Crane
Tags: California, Public Safety, Los Angeles

The LA Times reports the city is looking at layoffs of police officers because of a budget shortfall. But as we explain here, LA could save nearly $400 million per year by eliminating a rich subsidy for retired city employees that was rendered redundant by subsidies provided by the federally-funded Affordable Care Act in 2010 and state-funded Middle Class Subsidies in 2019. Active LA employees and public safety should not be sacrificed to unnecessarily subsidize retired LA employees.
What is a Medical Group And Their Duties?
By: Medicina Familiar Medical Group
Tags: Medicinafamiliar, Immigration Medical Test, Medical Group, Healthcare, California

Health agreement with local groups of doctors to provide your healthcare. These groups of doctors are called medical groups. Therefore, Medicina Familiar Medical Group is one of the finest medical groups in California.

The main duties and services that are provided by a medical group:

Examine that its doctors are providing the type of care that’s been proven to work.

Determine the steps doctors must follow when diagnosing and treating health problems.

Validates the training and experience of new doctors.

Organize when and how long you see your doctor or other staff.

Choose where you go for hospital care and other medical services.

Medical groups are established on the local level to ensure the needs of both the patients and the doctors are provided for. Medicina Familiar Medical Group focuses on the quality, cost, and reliability of their services. These are the base on which these organizations redefine the way they do business. This ultimately leads to happy customers. Basically, patient experiences at your hospital matter the most. This group mainly works for the wellness of their customers and they offered the treatment of the following written diseases:

Immigration Physical

DMV Physicals

Complete physical exam (up to age 18)

Vaccinations

Urine test

Vision exam

Hearing test

Pelvic Exam

Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)

HGB Hemoglobin Test

Family Pact

Weight Loss Program

Well, going to a hospital or medical group isn’t always a planned affair, but there are times when you can choose a medical center for an imminent treatment or a test.

A patient needs to know what they can do to choose the best medical group suiting their requirements. Start making a list of your selected hospitals or medical groups, which have the provision for treatment of your medical problem. “Don’t forget to ask your doctor about their role in treating you at the hospital”. Many medical groups like Medicina Familiar Medical Group have started employing specialists just on the hospital’s payroll and replacing your doctor. Make sure if such a thing will happen to you too. Now, whichever hospital you choose and however long you stay, make sure you keep yourself safe.
a new monolith in Los Padres National Forest, CA
By: Rous Media
Tags: News, Journalism, Monolith, Forest, California

the curious monolith has a new location now.. just days after being discovered in southern California by a group of hikers . everybody was rushing up to the mountain to take pictures with the mysterious monolith that it’s been moving around the world . since it’s discovery in Utah and after it was confiscated by the authorities . days later it appeared in Romania then on an English island .

Taking the world on a powerful storm. this mysterious object has been found in southern California on the top of hiking trail in Atascadero. Just after it’s removal at night .. a few days later it appears again in Los Padres National Forest where a group of people discovered it and immediately ran to it filming it with a drone and moving around it .

San Luis Obispo artists Wade McKenzie , Jared Riddle, Travis Kenney and Randall Kenney said they decided to create a monolith after the first two ones were discovered in Utah and Romania

The artists took an inspiration in doing it and added that they were so glad that their creation made a lot of people happy . adding ‘ people weren’t discussing any daily topics no Covid no politics just walking around the mountain and talk about our monolith .

Although the artists shared their video to the world about it’s creation along with the Mayor help . The monolith of Utah and Romania are still a mystery of who made them or what brought them there in the first place .
Playful Seals at La Jolla Cove
By: Gina Pacelli
Tags: California, Animals, Photography, Wildlife, Travel

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

Playful Seals at La Jolla Cove

In my mid-twenties, I moved to California. Before heading to the Los Angeles area, I spent a few months in San Diego. Every day, after work, I would drive to La Jolla Cove and walk the path. My eyes would soak in the ocean and dance with delight as I watched the seals. I would snap a few pictures to remind myself of how lucky I was to experience such a wonder. The wildlife, serenity, and ocean waves crashing against the shore created a little piece of heaven for me. This is where my mind drifted, and I fantasized about the incredible adventure I was about to embark on.

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

I have been fortunate to wander back to California on numerous occasions. I was most recently in San Diego for a friend’s wedding. Of course, I had to stop at one of my favorite places — La Jolla Cove. The Cove is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

When I got there, the street had been blocked off. I only had a few hours to enjoy the ocean and wildlife before meeting up with a friend. I was determined to find a way down to the Cove, which eventually I did.

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

What is La Jolla Cove like? There is a stretch of the ocean against little patches of sand and sandstone cliffs. You may spy birds, squirrels, tons of seals, and other wildlife. The ocean waves are powerful as they crash against the rocks. The seals are playful and calm around the masses of people who stop to admire them. Parking along the street can be challenging, but the views are fabulous. This is a great, little spot to immerse yourself in nature and wildlife.

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

If you are ever in San Diego, I hope you add La Jolla Cove to your itinerary. I promise; you will not be disappointed by the Cove’s unmatched beauty. After you have enjoyed California’s majestic views, you can wander off to the cute restaurants and shops in downtown La Jolla.

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)

Photo by the author (La Jolla Cove, California)
Tips To Pick The Best Garage Door Company In North Hollywood
By: Los Feliz Garage Doors And Gates
Tags: Local Garage Door Repair, Los Angeles, Los Feliz, California, Garage Door Repair

As you know that garage door is a very important part of the house and expensive too. Ignoring its damages can create a lot of problems for you. Not only it will damage your garage door further but also will increase your expenses which might make your budget go off track. Therefore, it is better to get it repaired at the time you notice it.

If you think that hiring any company would work, let us tell you that you are doing a big mistake. Amateurs can ruin the service instead of proving the best. Therefore, it would be better to hire professionals. They would not only ensure you efficient services but also if there is come damage caused by them, they would compensate for it.

You might find various companies that would promise you to provide the best services for garage door repair in North Hollywood but you will have to be smart and choose the one which can be trusted.

Now if you aren’t aware that how to pick one company, here are some tips you can go through and keep them in mind while hiring one good company.

Tips:

Personal Reference

This is the first tip that anyone would suggest to you. It is always better to make recommendations and suggestions from friends, family, and neighbors. There are chances that they might have used a company’s service and can tell you about it better. This would make your work easy.

Tip-always hire companies that provide local garage door repair services because in case you need any after service, they can be contacted easily. Also, local companies can be trusted more than any foreign company.

Check the reviews

All professional garage door company would be registered online so you can check its reviews. If you find out that the company has hidden its reviews and you aren’t able to see them, you should immediately choose a different company as no good service provider hides its reviews from the public.

You can check the rating of the company on a platform named BBB (Better Business Bureau). This is an online platform where you will find the ratings of the company. This will help you to know about the market position of the company and what people think about it.

Get quotes

Never hire the first company you come across. Make sure that you call various companies and get a quote for them. This will help you compare the promise and the charges put by the company.

Also, it will help you know which company suits you the best.

Quote also acts as proof of the promise made by the company and the charge put. No company can add any further charges once the quote is made.

Conclusion

So these are some tips you can use to hire a good and professional company that provides services for garage door repair in North Hollywood. Also if you have some other tips that you think can be a good add-on can be added.

Now when you are ready to choose a company, let us make your work easy. You can hire Los Feliz Garage Doors and Gates for a good quality garage door repair service.
MNF Recap: Josh Allen Shines in 34-24 Win Over 49ers
Tags: NFL, Sports, United States, Football, California

MNF Recap: Josh Allen Shines in 34-24 Win Over 49ers

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Glendale, AZ: Josh Allen dominated as his Buffalo Bills rolled the San Francisco 49ers 34–24 on Monday Night Football. Allen wrapped up the night with 4 touchdowns and 375 yards on 32 completions. Allen’s QBR of 139.1 was his best of the season. Bills WR Cole Beasley gave the Niner defense issues all night long, tallying 130 yards and a TD on 9 receptions.

Buffalo Bills OC Brian Daboll also had one of his best performances of the year Monday night. Often, teams dominant with a powerful run game but it was a stellar passing game that ripped the Niners up. Simply put, Niners DC Robert Saleh did not do enough to keep Nick Mullens and the offense in the game. A few key penalties, including a soft roughing the passer on Kentavius Street which extended a Bills drive which led to a touchdown, were killers. A Brandon Ayuk drop which led to an interception added 3 more points for the Bills. The Niners needed to play mistake free tonight if they were to win. Even if they did play perfect, when Josh Allen and the Bills offense is rolling like they were tonight, they are a tough matchup for any team in the league, let alone an injured and homeless Niner squad.

The Niners fall to 5–7 and still without Jimmy Garoppolo and George Kittle, their playoff opportunity is most likely behind them. This season has been by no means an easy one- ravaged by injuries, Kyle Shanahan has rolled out lineups when the majority of the team’s cap was on IR. This week they were kicked out of Santa Clara due to Covid-19 restrictions and forced to play the rest of their “home” games in Arizona. While 2020 has been a tough year for every franchise, the 49ers arguably got it the worst.

As for the Buffalo Bills, they improve to 9–3, taking over first place in the AFC East. They play the Miami Dolphins in Week 17, in a game that may ultimately decide the division.
Stages of Design Thinking
By: Stuart Frost
Tags: Laguna Niguel, Thinking, Stuart Frost, Design, California

Design thinking is a non-linear process of finding solutions to problems. Ill-defined and unknown problems are the best-suited problems for design thinking. This method is useful for identifying user needs. Although each stage has its natural place, designers can start with nearly anywhere, so long as they cover all of their bases: empathize, define the problem, ideate, build a prototype, and test.

Stage 1: Empathize

Empathetic understanding may be the best place to start designing. This stage is where designers get to know their ideal users. Designers must observe, research, and engage with the target market. Experts can shed some light on the problems users experience.

Stage 2: Define

A defined problem makes the solution easier to find. The focus of the first stage was to research and gather information, and the goal of the second stage is the analysis of data and summarization of the problem. Designers use problem statements to identify the problem but not to solve it. Problem statements shouldn’t include the solution or anything to do with the company.

Stage 3: Idea

Idea generation may not come until the middle of the design process. Once the problem is defined, designers must question how they can offer a solution. Ideation techniques like brainstorming encourage free thinking. The function of the ideate phase is to allow the flow of ideas, not constrict them. When designers remain open to ideas, they may create better solutions (or even a solution that addresses multiple problems).

Stage 4: Prototype

Designers can make multiple prototypes. Designers need prototypes to test, but original prototypes don’t need to be perfect. During this experimental phase, designers test the validity of prototypes and question whether or not they’ve identified the best solution. The prototypes are tested and retested, improved upon, or rejected. Design teams may want to revisit the empathy stage to ensure they are in touch with users.

Stage 5: Test

No one wants to release a product or service to the public without first testing its effectiveness and applicability. During the fifth stage of testing, designers may find that the problem remains unsolved or maybe that the design team has redefined the problem. The testing phase may include many refinements and alterations.
“Not Just a Club — A Pseudo-Legal Entity”
By: Jeffrey F. Ryan
Tags: Lawyers, Redwood City, Law, Jeffrey F Ryan, California

In America, we regularly push the right to free association. We enjoy the right to take part in whatever we wish — religions, hobbies, and more. It’s not uncommon for a local club to grow to a national level, but even if you are in a small, unincorporated club for social, religious, or charity purposes, there may still be some legal expectations and considerations.

A recent case in California (Vosburg v. County of Fresno) involved the question of whether an unincorporated association could qualify for an award of attorneys’ fees as a successful party. It was decided via Court of Appeal that the association in question was a de facto intervener. Though this is a boon to the association in terms of finances and paying legal council, it could set an interesting precedent.

Thanks to this ruling, unincorporated associations have ‘characteristics’ of other legal entities. this means it may be possible for clubs of all kinds to:

sue or be sued

own and transfer an interest in real or personal property,

take property under a will,

register a trademark,

seek an injunction against a public nuisance or unfair competition, or

engage in commerce.

Now, many clubs incorporate because of the many benefits that it presents to an association. Some personal liabilities are shielded, money is no longer ‘an individuals’ and becomes a part of the club, or perhaps incorporating provides a non-profit status.

Now, this ruling likely won’t change the landscape of incorporating, and it simply cannot apply the same benefits of incorporation — if so, why incorporate at all? But it does begin to set certain rules in place for even the most simple associations — even simple fishing or running clubs.

Originally published on JeffreyFRyan.com
4 Ways to Start a Business with No Money
By: Stuart Frost
Tags: Laguna Niguel, Leadership, Busines, Stuart Frost, California

Starting a business is a goal for many people, but many fail to follow through for the same reason — lack of money. What many people don’t know is that starting a business is more about resources beyond funding. If money is the only barrier to becoming a successful entrepreneur, here are four ways to start a business with no money.

The Most Valuable Resource

While money may seem like the most valuable resource when starting a business, great ideas actually contribute more to the bottom line. If you don’t have a clear idea on how to build a successful business, look at what other companies are doing and find ways to do it better. This may include higher quality customer service, offering similar products at lower prices, or tapping into markets that are overlooked.

Make a Plan

When you are ready to transform your idea into reality, start simple, and stay within the confines of your current resources. Make a clear plan on the steps that you will take, including benchmarks and milestones. The plan should be in writing so you can refer back to it as needed. Include details, such as a description of your brand, basic budget, action steps, and expected results. If the results don’t come to fruition, rather than putting more money into the approach, be creative, and find new ways to adapt.

Look for New Funding

Your pocketbook does not have to be the only financial resource for your new business. Start researching other avenues, such as crowdfunding, grants, angel investors, and small business loans. Many of these rely only on a great idea, knowledge of the market, and solid business plan. A little thought and research now make your business concept more attractive to those who are able to help you launch your new company.

Sound Financial Management

Look into the future and see yourself making incredible profits from your business. Set yourself up for success by introducing practices and sound financial management now. Keep fixed costs to a minimum, avoid unnecessary expenses, and minimize necessary expenses. The tools and techniques that you learn now will ensure that you are ready for the time when you transition from starting a business with no money to running a profitable company in the future.
No Internet, no lockdown: The vulnerability exposed by the Nashville bombing
By: Shahid King
Tags: Nashville, ATT, Right Wing Terrorism, Terrorism, Nashville Bombing

Lockdowns are only a viable policy because of the availability of the Internet. Without Internet, there are no Zoom calls, no remote working, no connectivity through messaging, and no shopping at Amazon. Lockdowns as a policy cannot be sustained without these functions, and are not profitable for any of the companies that have reaped the benefits of lockdowns over the past year.

It is conceivable, though unlikely, that whoever was responsible for the #Nashville bombing may have opposed lockdowns and identified this crucial necessity for the continuation of these restrictions

This should be much more alarming to the authorities than it appears to be. For, whether or not this proves to have been the terrorist’s motive, attacking Internet providers presents a clear and present danger to the maintenance of the policies most US officials believe are vital to combatting the pandemic; and it may well inspire others whom regard lockdowns as fundamental violations of their freedom.

We do not know yet why this bombing occurred, nor who perpetrated it; but whoever it was, and why ever they did it, they have exposed the most vulnerable linchpin of the lockdown policy, and one can imagine, for instance, Right wing radicals quickly recognizing the effectiveness of attacks on Internet infrastructure for undermining the feasibility of covid lockdown measures.

Quite simply, no Internet, no lockdowns. Yet, strangely, I do not detect a level of official concern commensurate with the threat. People in Tennessee have noted that local media is barely covering news of the bombing and its investigation.

This was the largest terrorist attack in the US in almost two decades. Never mind that there appear to not have been any significant casualties. It was a very deliberate, very well-planned and executed massive bombing in the middle of downtown in a major American city. It disrupted Internet service and telecommunications, not just in Nashville, but reportedly around the country. It almost doesn’t matter whether or not this was the terrorist’s desired result; it was the result, and the vulnerability it revealed is highly dangerous. Whoever can disrupt a system, can control it.

We have spent so much effort trying to safeguard against hacking as our primary concern regarding Internet security, that we have perhaps been negligent about protecting the actual hardware and facilities that make Internet services possible in the first place.

Authorities should recognize that what happened in Nashville can be repeated elsewhere, and that if Right-wing opposition groups understand the vital role the Internet plays in maintaining lockdown measures, attacks like these may indeed be replicated.
Global Terrorism - Inside the Data
By: Aditya Rajgor
Tags: Analysis, Data Science, Gtd, Terrorism

The Global Terrorism Database (GTD) is an open-source database, which provides information on terrorist attacks around the world since 1970. In this article I’ve used data of years 1970 to 2018, as 2019 data is only available for commercial license holders at the moment. Check their official site here.

For each event, a wide range of information is available, including the date and location of the incident, the weapons used, nature of the target, the number of casualties and also the name of individual terrorist’s group.

Now you’ll see numerous graphs, which will give you good perception idea about Global Terrorism around the world (Gladly, 2020 passed without Alien apocalypse).

First of all, let’s see how many terrorist attacks happened in each year.

Terrorist attacks were slowly increased from 1970 to 1992. After that it was minimum for the year 1998. Since 2004 number of terrorist attacks increased significantly. And on 2014, terrorist attacks were on peak. It was the worst year for humanity and on the same year Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai won The Nobel Peace Prize.

Terrorist Attacks by Region

Hover over the graph to see the values for each year.

Australasia & Oceania, East & Central Asia and North America has least number of terrorist attacks all together. While Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa and South Asia are Top on the list.

Countries with Highest number of Terrorist Attacks

Iraq had the highest number of terrorist attacks followed by Pakistan, Afghanistan and India till 2018. On the year of 2014, Total 3934 terrorist attacks had taken place in Iraq only with total casualty of 30769(13965 Killed +16804 Injured).

Hover over the country to see the data(casualty,killed and injured) for that particular country.