Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) articles from July 2001

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) archives from July 2001

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July 1, 2001... Byline: David Holbrook eds: Bob Piddock's son is Jacob Keniter, who might be subject of foto. "Hens" can be males. It's a breed. times staff writer Knight Ridder Newspapers PLEASANTON -- --Turkey callers use a "double...

A's John Jaha reaches end of the line.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn ARLINGTON, Texas_John Jaha was at the ballpark early as usual, but this time it wasn't to prepare for a game. Jaha was preparing to reveal the biggest decision of his professional baseball career. He has decided...

Tejada blasts Texas with three homers.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn ARLINGTON, Texas_Miguel Tejada displayed why he's considered one of the major league's top shortstops Saturday. Although still not at the level of his Texas Rangers counterpart Alex Rodriguez, Tejada appeared to have...

Bullpen saves day for Giants.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick SAN FRANCISCO_A downcast Mark Gardner approached the Giants dugout after allowing four runs in only 1 2/3 innings and received encouragement from his team's relief corps. One of the relievers, Felix Rodriguez,...

Bonds made S.F. success possible.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Gary Peterson SAN FRANCISCO _ Barry Bonds knelt down and pressed his hands into wet cement on what used to be a rotting pier. Later he held a news conference flanked by the men who managed him at Serra High School and with the...

Bernstein proves prophetic with win.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Gabrielle Stevenson SONOMA, Calif. _Before Friday's qualifying began in the NHRA Division 7 Festival of Fire at Sears Point Raceway, Brandon Bernstein said he had the car to beat. On Sunday, Bernstein backed his statement and...

Boy attacked by pit bulls clings to life.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Kate Darby Rauch RICHMOND, Calif._There goes the kid with the basketball tucked under his arm, all grins and teases and jump shots that make bigger guys say "whoa." There goes that quiet boy, dark eyes gravely cast down at the...

Scientists say they can put chip through the heart of energy vampires.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Amy Chen WALNUT CREEK, Calif. _ Appliance makers can help relieve the nation's energy consumption by making devices that don't tap power when they're turned off, an East Bay scientist says. Even when they're not in use,...

Behind California's power crisis is high-stakes commodities market.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Jurgens HOUSTON _ Not much distinguishes the skyscrapers around Louisiana and Lamar streets in downtown Houston _ not much, that is, except the prominently displayed logos of Enron, Reliant, El Paso Gas and Dynegy. This...

DNA research reveals treatments, quandaries.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Judy Silber Scientists say a deeper understanding of human biology stemming from an avalanche of new genetic information will dramatically alter the practice of medicine and prompt a more personalized approach to preventing,...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Bankruptcies Column.
July 1, 2001... Jul. 1--The following businesses filed for legal protection from creditors in the federal bankruptcy court in Oakland. Companies most commonly file for protection under three chapters of the bankruptcy code: Chapter 7, which involves...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Business Listing Column.
July 1, 2001... Jul. 1--The following individuals or corporations filed fictitious-business-name statements in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Times makes every effort to ensure accuracy but cannot be held responsible if there are errors or omissions in...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., People in Motion Column.
July 1, 2001... Jul. 1--ROBERT B. FAKHIMI OF WALNUT CREEK, has been named general agent of the San Francisco Bay Area Agency, an office of MassMutual Insurance Co. located in Walnut Creek. FREMONT-BASED ATESTO TECHNOLOGIES, a provider of automated test and...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Tapan Munroe Column.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Tapan Munroe Jul. 1--UNION BENEFITS EU MEMBERS: The formation of the European Union has been a major factor underlying European prosperity in the last two decades. The economic growth of France, Germany, Italy and other members of...

Pleasanton, Calif.-Based Company Bets on the Future of Online Software.
July 1, 2001... Byline: Jessica Guynn Jul. 1--Landing an Old Economy veteran widely credited with turning FedEx Corp. into an aggressive technology company was seen as a coup for Commerce One. Dennis Jones joined the foundering software maker in April as...

DNA research reveals treatments, quandaries.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Judy Silber WALNUT CREEK, Calif. _ Scientists say a deeper understanding of human biology stemming from an avalanche of new genetic information will dramatically alter the practice of medicine and prompt a more personalized...

Gas Prices Fall Seven Cents in the San Francisco Area.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Chris Metinko Jul. 2--Despite rising power costs and a sluggish economy, there seems to be one bright spot for the California consumer these days -- falling gas prices. According to the AAA of Northern California daily gas...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Money Make-Over Column.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Janet Adamy Jul. 2--PLEASANTON, Calif.--COUPLE'S RETIREMENT DREAM ELUSIVE: When Sue Sisneros sees the opulent sport utility vehicles and sparkling Jettas that her colleagues drive, she wonders what she and her husband, Mike, are...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Retirement Planner Column.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Steve Butler Jul. 2--A HEDGE FOR THE LITTLE GUY: In an attempt to shed light on a Biblical passage, Woody Allen once said, "The lamb will lay down with the lion, but the lamb won't get much sleep." Today, most of us are perplexed,...

San Ramon, Calif., Cattle Rancher Fights Plans for Water Pipeline.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Mike Taugher Jul. 2--SAN RAMON, Calif.--Oleg Dubney was minding his own business, which happens to be a small cattle ranch enveloped in the East Bay suburbs, when a water agency said it wanted to lay pipe across his property. ...

A's add punch to lineup, get Gant from Rockies.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_With the John Jaha era over in Oakland, the A's hoped they have found a healthier and more productive replacement in Ron Gant. As rumored in the past week, the club acquired veteran slugger Gant from the...

Decorating Dilemma: Master plan utilizes color and accessories.
July 3, 2001... Q. My dilemma is my master bedroom. Our room is 15 by 14{ feet. The entry has double doors with a transom. The double doors are set at a slight angle. There is an arched entry to the master bath and an opening above the arch with a pot shelf to...

Again, West Coast coverage delayed.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Ann Tatko DURING NEXT YEAR'S OLYMPICS, if you want to find out who wins gold in figure skating, call your relatives on the East Coast. You also could log onto the Internet, turn on the radio or even tune in to the nightly news...

`Quakes' Agoos pulling double duty.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Jennifer Starks SAN JOSE_Play a game in San Jose. Fly to Florida to train with the U.S. men's national team. Fly to Mexico City for a World Cup qualifier. Fly back to San Jose for another game. That, in a nutshell, has been the...

AT&T Will Start Showing Food Channel in Contra Costa County, Calif., Area.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Chuck Barney Jul. 3--Do Bay Area cable television viewers have a bigger appetite for culinary programming than around-the-clock doses of news and information? The executives at AT&T Broadband apparently think so. It was...

California Appellate Court Orders Catholic Church to Allow Birth Control.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Matt Sebastian Jul. 3--Despite theological objections, the Catholic Church's charitable arm must offer its California employees birth control through their health plans, a state appellate court ruled Monday. The court rejected...

Consultants, Experts Hired by California to Help with Energy Crisis Costly.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Andrew LaMar Jul. 3--SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Private consultants and experts called in to help California with the energy crisis have been paid $2.8 million and could earn more than $30 million, according to contracts disclosed Monday....

Few Companies in San Francisco Area Going Public.
July 3, 2001... Byline: George Avalos Jul. 3--The market for new public companies hit bottom in the Bay Area during the second quarter. A grand total of two companies -- Monolithic System Technologies Inc. and Simplex Solutions Inc., both from Silicon...

Fremont, Calif.-Based Information Storage Firm Raises Millions in New Funding.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Chris Metinko Jul. 3--Overcoming a slowing economy and slumping venture capital market, Fremont-based information storage company 3PARdata Inc., raked in $100 million in its third round of funding. "Many of the private...

Fremont, Calif.-Based Telecom Equipment Maker Cuts 300 More Jobs.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Ellen Lee Jul. 3--Avanex Corp., a telecommunications equipment maker, said Monday that it will slash 300 more jobs, or about 41 percent of its work force, as the telecommunications industry continues its downward spiral. The...

California Transit Organization Hopes to Retain More Workers.
July 3, 2001... Byline: Lisa Vorderbrueggen Jul. 3--Caltrans has long been a training ground for talented young engineers who cut their teeth on big state projects and then move on. But the best and brightest are no longer leaving state employment...

Tejada's blast only fireworks A's, Zito need.
July 4, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_The perfect remedy for the erratic A's are here for another two days. The Anaheim Angels walked into Network Associates Coliseum on a four-game losing streak and a season-long hitting slump, which has been...

Giants undone by nemesis Lo Duca.
July 4, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_The words were no more than 24 hours old. "He's been a pain in our side all year long," manager Dusty Baker said. "We've got to figure out a way to get him out." Baker, speaking after Monday...

Nen probably not in All-Star plans.
July 4, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_Giants closer Robb Nen has a National League-leading 25 saves but may not make the cut when New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine announces his pitching staff and reserves Wednesday for Tuesday's All-Star...

Jason Richardson chasing dream.
July 4, 2001... Byline: Matt Steinmetz Angels told Jason Richardson to play basketball. They wanted him to go find the ball buried deep in his closet, to put on the sneakers that were sitting next to it and to go back onto the court and play the game he...

Safeway, Unions Reach Three-Year Deal.
July 4, 2001... Byline: Chris Metinko Jul. 4--Pleasanton-based Safeway Inc. and Albertson's Inc. reached a three-year agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers 588 that will give 10,000 grocery workers in their Northern California stores raises,...

California Utility Asks Judge for More Time for Bankruptcy Reorganization.
July 4, 2001... Jul. 4--SAN FRANCISCO--Pacific Gas and Electric Co. wants more time to come up with a bankruptcy reorganization plan, according to a request the company filed Tuesday to extend the deadline four months. Under bankruptcy law, companies are...

A's blank Angels, looking to make move.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_Don't look now, but the A's are talking as if they are ready to make a significant playoff run and avoid a late-July fire sale. They crept to within one game of the .500 mark with a 2-0 Fourth of July win...

Angels' shift bothering Giambi.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_When Jason Giambi has two consecutive hitless games, it's news. Wednesday was a news day for Giambi. Giambi, named to the American League All-Star team earlier in the day, went 0-for-4 in the A's 2-0...

Dodgers find new trick to pull off against Giants.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_What magic trick do the Los Angeles Dodgers have lined up next for the Giants? Pulling rabbits out of their caps? Sawing ladies in half in the dugout? Making coins disappear behind children's ears?...

Deal for Boehringer boosts Giants' bullpen.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_The Giants aren't waiting until the July 31 trading deadline to improve their roster. Wednesday night, they acquired right-handed reliever Brian Boehringer from the New York Yankees for Triple-A Fresno...

Lighter Pasta Salad.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Elaine Magee Q: I printed out this pasta salad recipe from www.allrecipes.com in the hopes of making it for our annual Fourth of July family picnic. But as I was reading through the ingredient list, I thought there must be a...

Corrales, `Quakes record a net gain.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Jennifer Starks SAN JOSE_San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Ramiro Corrales had played a total of only 55 minutes this season. He never had started and never had scored a goal. That all changed Wednesday when Corrales replaced...

California Utility Official Suggests End to Electricity Provider Choice.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Mike Taugher Jul. 5--It was a central promise of deregulation. Customers large and small could shop around for the best price, or they could follow their conscience and buy electricity from companies that market the sun and the...

Walnut Creek, Calif., Pharmacy under Attack after Three Meningitis Deaths.
July 5, 2001... Byline: Guy Ashley Jul. 5--State officials said Tuesday they will seek to shut down a Walnut Creek pharmacy that allegedly was the source of a batch of bacteria-tainted medication linked to an outbreak of illnesses and three meningitis...

A's plans for a sweep spoiled.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_It was apparent early on that the A's weren't going to be much of a threat to cap off a series sweep of the Anaheim Angels. The A's did not play a crisp game. They mustered only five hits, struck out nine...

Giambi takes day off to rest injury.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn OAKLAND_Jason Giambi attributed his recent hitting struggles to his sore right calf, prompting him and head trainer Larry Davis to decide it was time for a day off Thursday. Giambi originally was in the A's...

Batting for the big bucks: Barry Bonds must lick a battered public image or risk getting shut out of major-league endorsements.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Jessica Guynn Barry Bonds is on pace to shatter one of baseball's most coveted records. But will his marketing potential be as hot as his bat? As Bonds heads into the All-Star break, this future Hall of Famer with the bulging...

Giants are leaving L.A. on a high note.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_The Giants' luck finally changed this week at Dodger Stadium as they stared down a four-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers and enjoyed those airline peanuts and hor d'ouerves much more on...

Giants opting for 12-man pitching staff over Minor.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick LOS ANGELES_The Giants are carrying a 12-man pitching staff for the first time this season. Rather than demote a pitcher to make room for reliever Brian Boehringer, acquired Wednesday from the New York Yankees, the...

Daytona remembers Earnhardt.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Gabrielle Stevenson The NASCAR Winston Cup Series hasn't been the same since Feb. 18, the day Dale Earnhardt crashed into a wall on the final turn of the final lap of the Daytona 500 and was killed instantly. Saturday's Pepsi...

Decorating Dilemma: Furnish a room keeping style and comfort in mind.
July 6, 2001... Q. We live in a 15-year-old single-story house with vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, dining and living room areas. Last August we installed Italian beige tile in the entry, hallways, kitchen and dining areas. The walls are off-white as is the...

McCarver not buying the new Bonds.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Cecil Conley Fox baseball analyst Tim McCarver finds it peculiar that Barry Bonds' pursuit of the single-season home run record has coincided with an abrupt change in the Giants slugger's attitude toward the media. "To me, it...

Critics Raise Questions of California Health Care Companies Used in Report.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Thomas Peele Jul. 6--Two long-term care companies that the state health department acknowledges contributed to its recent report on nursing home staffing in California possess questionable records, including poor care, low...

Energy Critics Blame Caps for Blackouts in West.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Rick Jurgens Jul. 6--Critics of a complex price cap scheme launched last month by federal regulators quickly pounced on this week's unprecedented rolling blackout in Las Vegas and two days of power emergencies in California. ...

With Little Rain, Rafting Companies in Coloma, Calif., Area Run Dry.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Leslie Fulbright Jul. 6--COLOMA, Calif.--It has been a rough season for river-rafters and the recreation companies that depend on a seasonal blitz of summer fun on the south fork of the American River. In this year of scant...

California Governor Intervenes in San Francisco-Area Transit Labor Dispute.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Corey Lyons Jul. 6--Gov. Gray Davis stepped between BART and its labor unions Thursday, ordering a 60-day cooling-off period to prevent a transit strike. The order stems from a three-member panel Davis convened last month to...

Southern, Northern California Lawmakers Squabble over Transportation Funds.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Lisa Vorderbrueggen Jul. 6--The perennial north-south squabbling in the halls of the state legislature has reared its head once again, this time in the Bay Area's quest for cash to replace the vulnerable Bay Bridge. Several...

San Francisco Judge Seems Unlikely to Allow Ratepayers on Utility Panel.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Matt Sebastian Jul. 6--SAN FRANCISCO--The judge overseeing Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s bankruptcy appeared unlikely to give ratepayers an official seat at the table Thursday but suggested they still can participate informally. ...

California Ratepayers Unlikely to Join Panel on Utility Company's Bankruptcy.
July 6, 2001... Byline: Matt Sebastian Jul. 6--SAN FRANCISCO--The judge overseeing Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s bankruptcy appeared unlikely to give ratepayers an official seat at the table Thursday but suggested they still can participate informally. ...

Giambi's All-Star status in question.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn PHOENIX_According to A's head trainer Larry Davis, if first baseman Jason Giambi is not in the starting lineup for tonight's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, his All-Star Game status could be in question. ...

No telling Howe readers will react.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Neil Hayes Weeding through reader e-mails can be a chore, especially when expletives appear in the subject box. You never know what to expect. Write something controversial and responses are ambivalent. Seemingly innocuous...

Estes unfazed by Milwaukee bashing.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Damin Esper SAN FRANCISCO_Milwaukee's Richie Sexson lifted a lazy fly ball to center field in the fifth inning on Saturday. As the Giants Calvin Murray settled under the ball, a fan behind home plate bellowed, "Don't drop it!" ...

Home Run Derby appeals to Bonds.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick SAN FRANCISCO_After waffling on the subject for the past few weeks, Barry Bonds made it official, revealing Friday night that he'll participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday at the All-Star Game workout in Seattle....

Who's accusing Bonds of using?
July 7, 2001... Byline: Neil Hayes SAN FRANCISCO_Rumors suggesting Barry Bonds' chiseled frame is in at least part the product of steroid use have made their way into the mainstream media, to which we can only say: Prove it or pipe down. The...

A's Mulder is almost perfect.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn PHOENIX_Mark Mulder might not be in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Seattle, but you would be hard-pressed to find a soul at Bank One Ballpark who didn't think he was a star on Friday. Mulder, the A's top draft...

Ex-Giant Burkett is All-Star again.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Joe Roderick IN A WEEK filled with All-Star snubs, the Bobby Valentine-Cliff Floyd war of words, and Joe Torre's shameful selection of seven Yankees, one story was virtually overlooked. John Burkett is an All-Star again. ...

Californians to pay steep price for newest power plant.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Glenn May PITTSBURG, Calif. _ Californians desperately need electricity from the Los Medanos power plant that Gov. Gray Davis is scheduled to officially open here Monday, but they will pay a steep price for it. State power...

Berkeley, Calif.-Area Entrepreneur Offers Local Artwork via Web Site.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Chris Metinko Jul. 7--When it came to college, Yusuf Uqdah was like many other students. "I tried to do it the easy way, you know," said the 20-year-old from Southern California. "I took all the easy classes, stuff like that."...

Nestle Increases Its Stake in Oakland, Calif.-Based Ice Cream Company.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Ellen Lee Jul. 7--Nestli Holdings Inc. broadened its chunk of Oakland-based Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Inc. on Friday, purchasing an additional 3.4 million shares of Dreyer's common stock in a $107 million deal. The Swiss food...

Public Relations Firm Wins Role in California Utility's Bankruptcy Case.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Matt Sebastian Jul. 7--The public relations gurus behind California's anti-smoking campaign have signed on a major new client -- the committee representing Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s tens of thousands of creditors. While the...

Gem barely on Mulder's mind.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn PHOENIX_Mark Mulder said he's not going to watch his one-hitter over and over on his VCR. Mulder hurled his second shutout as he stymied the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Bank One Ballpark. On Saturday, it was...

Sizzling A's duo strikes Diamondbacks.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Gary Washburn PHOENIX_If commissioner Bud Selig's realignment plan ever comes to fruition, perhaps the A's should consider pushing to join the National League West. It's become obvious over the past few years that the A's take...

Giants need break after falling to Brewers.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Damin Esper SAN FRANCISCO _ Aesthetically, it was a much better game than Saturday's. There was great pitching, clutch hitting, a couple of nifty plays, rallies and counter-rallies and scoring opportunity after scoring opportunity...

Bostrom reigns in World Superbikes.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Gabrielle Stevenson MONTEREY, Calif. _Ben Bostrom felt bad after winning two World Superbike races at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca on Sunday. After all, the former Petaluma resident made the second victory look easy. "This is...

For locals, tale of missing intern, congressman is personal.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Sandy Kleffman Forget the tabloid-style innuendo. Forget the international media frenzy, the tight-lipped attorneys, the talk show buzz. For many residents of Modesto, Calif., the tale of the missing ex-intern and the...

San Jose forward no longer in slump.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Jennifer Starks SAN JOSE _ Bay Area CyberRays forward Julie Murray started off the season with a bit of a dry spell. She scored her first goal on May 6 but didn't strike again until June 17. Since then, however, Murray has been...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Bankruptcies Column.
July 8, 2001... Jul. 8--The following businesses filed for legal protection from creditors in the federal bankruptcy court in Oakland. Companies most commonly file for protection under three chapters of the bankruptcy code: Chapter 7, which involves...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Business Bulletin Column.
July 8, 2001... Jul. 8--Experience Unlimited of Pleasant Hill, a no-fee, nonprofit volunteer organization sponsored by California Employment Development Department to help professionals seeking new jobs, holds an orientation meeting, 8:30 a.m. at 367 Civic...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., Business Listing Column.
July 8, 2001... Jul. 8--The following individuals or corporations filed fictitious-business-name statements in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The Times makes every effort to ensure accuracy but cannot be held responsible if there are errors or omissions in...

Contra Costa Times, Walnut Creek, Calif., People in Motion Column.
July 8, 2001... Jul. 8--ONLINE RECRUITING COMPANY Hire.com has appointed Dan White of Pleasanton, vice president of collaborative hiring. LAURIE MENELEY HAS joined Bernard Marketing Associates in Walnut Creek as marketing manager. KARLING HEALTH CARE...

California Governor, Power Plant Operators Discuss Finances.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Rick Jurgens and Mike Taugher Jul. 8--As negotiators continued talking Friday in an attempt to settle the state's demand for $8.9 billion in refunds by a Monday deadline, Gov. Gray Davis and a California power plant operator filled...

San Ramon, Calif., Man Contributed to Vice President's Defibrillator.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Karl Fischer Jul. 8--SAN RAMON, Calif.--John Callahan has always been more of a Radio Shack kind of guy than a "West Wing" type. If asked last week how any of his 14 patents benefit national security, he would have had one...

Walnut Creek, Calif., Pharmacy Ordered to Stop Compounding Medications.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Guy Ashley Jul. 8--OAKLAND, Calif.--A judge Friday ordered a Walnut Creek pharmacy to halt all compounding of medications -- but held off on shutting down the business for its purported connection to a meningitis outbreak that took...