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WESTFIELD, NJ--The following Hurricane Sandy recovery update was issued via Westfield's town website, www.westfieldnj.gov, today:
The Town's recovery efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy continue. The Town is currently conducting a one-time town wide curbside cleanup of storm related organic debris, such branches and twigs, simultaneous with the collection of leaves. All hands are "on deck" as crews work 6 days a week on both sides of Town, rain or shine. To further expedite efforts, the Town has leased additional heavy equipment that increases collection and transportation capacity.
In order for our crews to systematically clear all the debris from the 380 municipal roadways, they are working in the same patterned sequence as in leaf collection. A map of the Leaf Collection Zones is available on the Town's website, leaf collection zones. Zones 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 have been completed. Crews have a small area in the vicinity of Maye St. and Maple St. in Zone 4 to complete and will then move to Zone 5. The crews working in Zone 10 are in the area of Landsdowne Ave. and the Boulevard and Ayliffe Ave. and the Boulevard. 10. The time it is taking to pick up the debris is evidence of the sheer magnitude of the task at hand - there is a massive volume of debris.
Please remember that this clean up is for organic debris such as loose branches and twigs. Due to the limitations of the town's equipment and means of disposal, it does not include entire trees or tree trunks from private property. It remains the responsibility of private property owners to arrange for the disposal of trees from their own properties.


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Database no longer accepts data
|Problem Summary
The Cisco MediaSense Enterprise Replication Smart Blob (Binary Large Object) space, referred to as ora_ersb, does not accept any more data.
|Error Message
Informix log:
08/27/11 19:20:56 CDR QUEUER: Send Queue space is FULL - waiting for space in CDR_QDATA_SBSPACE 08/27/11 19:21:57 CDR WARNING:RQM sbspace ora_ersb is full, Please add the space. error number = 13
Application log:
java.sql.BatchUpdateException: Long transaction aborted.
|Possible Cause
When the primary or secondary server is down, data continues to be written to the other server. Data replication does not happen until the affected server starts running again. Until that point, the data is accumulated in a designated space on the hard disk (in this case, the ora_ersb). When the ora_ersb is full, no more data can be written to the surviving server.
|Recommended Action
The only viable action is to bring up the affected node. You could also try to delete some existing data to make room for new data. See the Considerations for Failure Conditions section in the Cisco MediaSense Installation and Administration Guide.
The following two actions will not solve this problem:
Release 8.5(3).
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Juan Montes regularly visited the Museum of Modern Art while he was a student at Regis High School, a tuition-free Jesuit college-preparatory school for high-potential young men in the New York metropolitan area. He remembers being drawn to Picasso for the mathematical qualities he found in the artist's work.
Now he's chief technology officer at MoMA, having taken over the position in November, and directs a staff of about 50. Here Montes speaks about how technology, art and philosophy are all part of his day-to-day work.
Juan Montes
CIO and VP of operations at Japan Society; IT positions at The New York Times Co. and Columbia University. Family: A wife and two children, ages 7 and 4. Do you have any pastimes? I listen to music. I meditate. I go to the movies with my wife. I am a movie junkie. What's your favorite movie?The Deer Hunter. What languages do you speak? I was born in Cuba, so I speak Spanish fluently. I have a good working knowledge of Japanese, and a decent reading knowledge of German from studying philosophy. I studied Latin in high school, and I took three years of Homeric Greek as well.
You have a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Harvard.How did you end up in technology? The kind of philosophy I studied was very technical and very much related to math, so there was a natural connection from the very beginning. Then I got into programming and got into technology that way.
What makes IT at MoMA unique from IT at a typical business, or even another nonprofit? There is such a multiplicity of activities. We have the curatorial activities -- basically working with intellectuals, helping them deliver, organize and enhance things, whether it's an exhibition or information on the website or about a collection. We also have a thriving e-commerce and retail operation, and we have special events that our audio/visual area gets heavily involved in. As people who enable others to do various things, IT has to navigate the different cultures and weave them into a whole.
You replaced Steve Peltzman, who left the CIO position to join Forrester Research.Why are you CTO rather than CIO? There are so many C-level titles. We already had a chief investment officer, so we were trying to disambiguate titles. You can argue whether I'm dealing more with information or technology. I'm really doing both. My role is to help MoMA achieve its goals through technology.
What's been most rewarding about stepping into the CTO role? Working on the technology strategy of the organization, especially at a time when technology is so important to what the museum does. More and more of the contemporary art that comes in is digital, so we need to figure out how to preserve it. How do we ensure 20 years from now we can put on Exhibition X with the [correct] components? I get to work with conservation on these questions.
What is the most difficult part of your job? There are a lot of different constituencies with requirements and needs, and the vast majority of those are real and important. We have limited resources, so how to prioritize and how to be inclusive, so you're not leaving out any group? How do we make people think of IT as a strategic department, as the team that will help you figure out a way around your particular issue or roadblock? That's the tricky part.
What has your approach been? It's funny you use the word approach -- looking at approaches and being comfortable, that's the No. 1 thing studying philosophy has given me. I use it daily. One of the things I've done is figure out partnerships. You have to develop those linkages and build those bridges yourself, go out of your way and talk to people. But you're only one person, so you have to instill that in your team. The directors under me know I want them to form strong partnerships throughout the organization. In some ways, it's more important at their level because that's where a lot of tactical decisions are being made.
What are your priorities now for IT? We're constantly thinking about extending the reach of the museum. How do we engage audiences that can't come here? And for audiences that do come here, how do we make their experiences better? How do we make the museum experience more participatory? So rather than just being a place where people come for information and people see us as an expert source -- which we are and will continue to be -- how do we give people a chance to engage with other people interested in modern art and with us directly?
Any major IT initiatives? We're just finishing up a [CRM] system that gives us a 360-degree view of our membership in one place. It contains all sorts of data that we had before but was very difficult to aggregate.
How did the project come about? You're not just trying to build a tool that works; you want to build a tool that works on a specific problem a user has. So we had to get an understanding of what the issues were from the membership and development department. Then it was a very careful planning process for migrating data from platforms where it was hard to unlock its value, to platforms where everything is right there for you. That project was started in the middle of 2010, and significant pieces of it are done.
You didn't say anything about technology. What does that say about your job? It says something about the role of the CTO. If you were to talk to directors in my area, you'd hear a lot more about the nuts and bolts. I love that stuff, too. Not only is it fascinating, it has an aesthetic beauty about it.
Technology has aesthetic beauty? There's the mathematical precision of what we do, and there's a tremendous beauty to that, the speed and the celerity with which computers can calculate, and the simplicity of it, when it works.
Pratt is a Computerworld contributing writer in Waltham, Mass. You can contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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2017 Scott Prospect Goggles in Black Flo Red Orange Chrome lens - Scott Motocross Enduro Goggles
The Scott Prospect Goggle begins a new chapter in a much decorated goggle history at Scott. Capitalising on 45 years of experience, the Prospect pushes the limits of field of vision, comfort, lens retention, WFS technology and much more. Grab these goggle and get ready to roost.
The Prospect is a new highlight among MX goggles and has never been on the market like this before. It gives the rider a maximum field of vision due to the extra height of the lens. In addition, it features an innovative Scott lens lock system that makes the lens stay in the frame no matter what impact is coming from outside.
To avoid slipping of the goggle, it is equipped with an extra wide, no-slip silicone strap. This strap together with articulated outriggers, highly contribute to the improvement of the helmet integration. Last but not least, a great feature of the Prospect is that it comes with two lenses – chrome and clear - ideal for any weather conditions.
2017 Scott Prospect Goggle features:
Scott Prospect Goggle what's in the box:
Scott Lens Lock System features:
The Next Level In Lens Retention & Impact Resistance; the lens lock system by Scott has been designed to guarantee the safest lens retention on the market. To avoid the lens coming out, Scott has designed this innovative lens lock system which features 4 locking pins that go through the lens instead of grabbing it from the top.
The Scott Lens Lock System features 4 locking pins that go through the lens. No matter which impact, it guarantees that the lens is not popping out. In addition, a thicker lens material (1mm) is used to make the lens even more resistant than before.
For changing the lens, you simply need to open the 4 tabs (2 at the top, 2 at the bottom) to remove the lens from the frame in seconds.
Scott Articulated Outrigger features:
The Prospect has two pivoting outriggers that adapt to any helmet shape and size. The resulting pressure created by the goggle on the rider's face provides a complete and consistent seal. For the Prospect WFS the pivoting outriggers enable a slick integration of the canisters for an unmatched look even with the roll offs attached.
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This technology channels sweat away from the face while relieving pressure from the nose.
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The Prospect comes with a 50mm strap backed with two lines of silicone in order to provide the best goggle stability on the helmet, regardless of how rowdy your ride gets.
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In the March 1 issue, columnist Sandy Lippe (View from 52: "What's in a name? For UC residents, plenty," Page 9) is wrong to say, "West of Interstate 5 is La Jolla; east of Interstate 5 is University City." The boundary of La Jolla has historically been old Highway US-101, which is now Gilman Drive south of the UCSD campus and North Torrey Pines Road north of the campus. Gilman Drive is the eastern limit of the city of San Diego's La Jolla Community Plan and the edge of the jurisdiction of the La Jolla Community Planning Association.
I find it interesting when someone says Interstate 5 is the "natural" boundary of La Jolla. For several years in the early 1960s, huge yellow earthmovers ran back and forth from Rose Canyon up and past Del Mar, creating the cut where the freeway is now and depositing the dirt in the arroyos and lagoons along the way, building up the road. There is nothing natural about it.
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Shabbat and Yom Kippur
September 13, 2013
Every week, Jody Hirsh, the JCC's Judaic Education Director, provides a Shabbat message that is featured at the top of the JCC's weekly email newsletter. Below is the Shabbat message for Friday, September 13, 2013.
Shabbat and Yom Kippur
There has long been a debate about what is the holiest day of the year: is it Shabbat?? Or is it Yom Kippur? Of course this year, 5774, it's not an issue: Yom Kippur this year falls on Shabbat! In any case, the whole issue about calculating the calendar is so complicated, it can make you dizzy!
The Hebrew calendar, is a lunar calendar . . . the days of the month conform to the cycles of the moon – a moon cycle (new moon to new moon) is 29.5 days, so each Hebrew month is either 29 or 30 days. In the days of the Temple in Jerusalem, the month was declared when witnesses observed the new moon. But that wasn't enough! A lunar year (12 lunar months) is only 354 days (instead of the 365.25 of our solar year). Since the lunar year, then, is 11 days shorter than the solar year, that means that the holidays would be 11 days earlier each year, and could wrap around the calendar until each holiday would be celebrated throughout all the seasons... Passover would be in the spring, then earlier the next year, then during the winter the following year, eventually in the fall and in the summer. That is, in fact, the case for the Muslim calendar: Ramadan, for example, is observed in all the seasons. That can't happen in Judaism, however! Our holidays are connected to the seasons. Passover is ALWAYS in the spring. Rosh Hashanah is ALWAYS in the fall, etc. Therefore we are in need of a leap year. In a Hebrew leap year, however, rather than adding an extra day every four years the way we do in our Gregorian Calendar, we must add an extra MONTH! And . . . the months have to be calculated in a complicated way. In every 19 year cycle, there are 7 leap years!
But wait... there's more! And here we come to how Yom Kippur fits into the calendar. Perhaps you've never really noticed, but Yom Kippur can NEVER be on a Friday or a Sunday! If it's on a Friday, it would interfere with the Sabbath, because we couldn't light Sabbath Candles since we can't light fires on Yom Kippur. If Yom Kippur were on a Sunday, we wouldn't be able to prepare properly for the complicated eating (a meal before the sun sets on the evening of Yom Kippur, and just after the sun sets at the end of Yom Kippur).
After the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the Rabbis had to figure out how to mathematically calculate the calendar, rather than waiting for witnesses, and it took centuries to perfect. BECAUSE OF YOM KIPPUR, however, the calculations were further complicated. If Yom Kippur can never be on a Friday or a Sunday, Rosh Hashanah can only be a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday! If each month has a fixed number of days, how do we do that? We do that by having two months (Chesvan and Kislev) having interchangeable numbers of days – EITHER 29 or 30. Days are added or subtracted in order to manipulate the calendar so there's no conflict between Yom Kippur and Shabbat! So – in my opinion, in any case, Shabbat is actually holier than Yom Kippur because the whole Hebrew calendar is manipulated so Shabbat observance isn't complicated by Yom Kippur. This year, however, there's no contest. Tonight is Yom Kippur AND Shabbat.
Complicated? You bet.
So... Chag Sameach, Gmar Chatimah Tovah (May you be written for Good in the Book of Life), and Shabbat Shalom.
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By burdastyle
New York, New Yo...
This slim pencil skirt is highly suitable for any work environment. It fits just below the natural waist and with pleats on one side it accentuates both slender and curvy figures.
Material Notes
Wool blend with embroidered details
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.37 PMby Monicao6
So cute.
Jul 10, 2011, 05.45 PMby Ashley Doll
So professional.
Dec 4, 2010, 11.08 PMby jenss-1
I made this in black cotton sateen. The pattern fit was fairly accurate and the full lining is a nice addition. The main variation I made was to eliminate the front pockets. They seem oddly placed (especially since this is a hip-fit, rather than a waist-fit skirt) and also because I noticed that there were problems with gaping in some of the project photos. .
A note on the style: I wouldn't say this is a true "pencil skirt," although the cut is straight. (Anyway the pencil skirt is a nice idea on tall/slim figures, but unfortunately they can tend to look rather dowdy too). So, I made it a little shorter and it is still fine for work or elsewhere. Also, I used an invisible zip, which I think looks a lot more finished—had to sew the pieces in a different order from the instructions though. It's a fairly simple pattern, and so I would recommend it for most sewers.
Nov 19, 2010, 01.42 AMby peaches2218
The pleats just look accidental to me.
Jun 16, 2008, 03.16 PMby rbsmom
What a great skirt- I love the pattern and fit. Great material too
May 29, 2008, 12.23 PMby tattooedkitty
I agree, perfect for the office. But, it could go sexy too, if made in satin with the front seams slit about 6"!
Mar 25, 2008, 09.09 AMby misselaine31
This will be a perfect pattern for me to try for work!
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Taste of Country's Toby Keith Contest Winner Announced
Jason Clucas has his brother to thank for winning the Toby Keith flyaway to Las Vegas. The Peabody, Mass. native says he wouldn't have gotten into country music without his bro's influence. That led him to Toby Keith, who he is a huge fan of, then to Taste of Country — and now, to Sin City to watch the singer play at the Red Rock Casino on August 11.
"Toby Keith was one of the first singers I listened to when I first converted into a country music fan," Clucas tells Taste of Country. Speaking of his brother, he adds, "We used to listen to 'Beer For My Horses' every morning on the way to school when he drove us." The siblings grew up in the northeast, where country music wasn't as popular in the late '90s and early 2000s as it was in other parts of the country.
In addition to airfare for two, two tickets for the show and hotel accommodations, Clucas will receive $500 spending cash and get to meet the 'Beers Ago' singer in the flesh. This will be his first Toby Keith show, as bad luck canceled his plans to see Keith play in 2011.
"We caught most of (opener) Eric Church, but then in an absolute downpour we missed the majority of Toby's set — I think we only caught the first song," Clucas explains. "We only had lawn seats and with a party of 12 for my brothers 1st anniversary it certainly was not the best circumstances. We still had a blast though. But I cannot wait to get to Vegas to meet him and see a full show!"
Clucas says he didn't believe what he was reading when he was notified of his big prize via email. He made his boss take a look at it to be sure it was legit. Trust us, Jason — it's definitely real! Make sure you take an extra day off… it is Vegas after all.
"I still cannot believe this is true, but if it really is I cannot thank you enough," Clucas adds. "I go on Taste of Country all the time for new country music and for country music news you have a great website and I am a loyal follower."


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Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted Manchester United need to grind results out during the current congested phase of the season.
United head to Reading on Saturday evening having maintained their place at the top of the Barclays Premier League thanks to their 1-0 win over West Ham on Wednesday. It was not pretty though as once Robin van Persie had scored the fastest goal of the season after just 33 seconds, United laboured their way to victory.
"It is the time of the year when you grind results out," he said. "The internationals are out of the way and we play our last group game in the Champions League next Wednesday, which gives us further opportunity to concentrate on the league. It is a big moment for us."
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CRESTVIEW � Battery and burglary are the top two crimes in unincorporated areas like Laurel Hill, Baker and Holt, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
CRESTVIEW � Battery and burglary are the top two crimes in unincorporated areas like Laurel Hill, Baker and Holt, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, or OSCO.
In 2012, the OCSO handled 281 battery cases, up 76 from the prior year. The Crestview Police Department reported 443 counts of simple battery.
"At least 75 to 85 percent (of the battery cases) are domestic related," OCSO Lt. Tommy Frederick said.
Often, a victim may not press charges, but officers can still take the suspect into custody under Florida law, which allows the state to press charges.
The Crestview PD reported 256 counts of petit larceny, according to police Maj. Kenneth Bundrick.
Such incidents rise from economic pressure, officials said.
"A lot of people are out of work and stressed about how they are going to pay their bills,� Frederick said, adding that mounting stress from unemployment and foreclosure threats can drive people to extreme behavior.
However, such crimes aren�t restricted to a recession, officials said.
"We also have a lot of people who go out and steal, regardless if the economy is good or bad,� Frederick said.
Crimes of opportunity contribute to the problem.
"About 95 percent of car burglaries are from unlocked cars," Frederick said. "A very low percentage of vehicle burglaries are from when vehicles are broken into."
The OCSO also reported an increase in Baker Acts, which occur when law enforcement officials, among others, can initiate transporting people to mental health facilities for involuntary examination.
In 2012, there were 98 incidents involving Baker Acts in Crestview, according to the OCSO. So far this year, Crestview has had more than 20.
Serious crime remains low in Crestview, with one homicide and one forcible rape reported.
In encouraging news, OCSO officers reported improved response times by two minutes, Frederick said. The previous average response time had been about nine minutes.
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Matthew Brown at 850-682-6524 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbMatthew.


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A representative from a large liquor company was in to our fine establishment the other night.
Among the products he was presenting to us was Pink Pigeon Rum.
One of my coworkers was playing with the odd pink rubber ring around the neck of the bottle.
"So what is this rubber ring on the Pink Pigeon bottle? A Live Strong Bracelet?"
"No, it's a cock ring."
"Do you want to hear the story?"
Well, what bartender can resist a good story?
The story of Pink Pigeon Rum, as relayed to us by the company representative:
Berry Brothers and Rudd were negotiating for a lot of well aged rum from a small island in the South Pacific. However, when they arrived on the Island, they discovered the stocks of the aged rum were lower than expected, not enough to bring a product to market.
This prompted the representative from Berry Brothers & Rudd to have one of the sorts of sociopathic hissy fits which our society allows in entitled executives, but discourages in the underprivileged.
"*(#()@P!!! What else do you have on this Godforsaken rock that would make my trip worthwhile? The only other thing I know of from this island is the $*#(@&! Dodo and it's &$#*@&! extinct!!"
The representative from the island, mistaking the executive's venom for an interest in local fauna replied, "No sir, not just Dodo, we also have the Pink Pigeon, which is only nearly extinct. It is pink, like flamingos, from eating shrimp. But it is nearly extinct because the boy pigeons don't like to mate with the girl pigeons. Girl pigeons are hens, what is your word for boy pigeon?"
"We call them cocks."
"Ah, yes, so every time we find a cock which does like the hens, we put a ring on it. A cock ring."
So, apparently, this exchange not only entertained the executive enough to create a vanilla flavored, spiced rum named "Pink Pigeon", but he also decided it would be extremely amusing to put a Cock Ring on the neck of every bottle of the Rum.
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Rap or Crap?
Is rap music garbage as many people assert, or is that contemporary hip-hop has been taken over by money-hungry record labels? Is hip-hop considered legitimate music or merely just a passing trend?
I feel that most new artists trying to make it big, are riding the money train. They think that hip hop is nothing but bitchs, bling and cash. It's actually pretty sad.
I remember back in the day listening to KRS-One, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Biggie and Tupac. They would rap about real issues. Things that they saw that were F'd up in their communities. What Hip Hop needs is a renaissance, a bringing back of the old ways. Less of this 'check out my bentley and all this cash' and more 'I saw a 9 yr old slinging crack on my block, thats not right'
As for legitimacy I think it is. The production that goes into making beats is very music oriented and most producers have a musical background. Timberland being one of my all time favorite producers. He uses so many different sounds to make his beats, that they could be considered music w/o the rapping over them.
I hope this new bling bling BS is a passing trend. Nas did just come out with a new single called "Hip Hop is dead" and Im afraid to say I think he may be right.
If it is dead, then I wonder what will replace it. I remeber rocking to De La Soul way back when, but in order to find 'good' hip hop you have to dig deep in the record stores, and I just don't have time for that anymore which is why I don't defend rap anymore. This commercialism really has taken over the music, and its really unfortunate, but I guess money tends to have this effect on all genres but its more pronounced in hip hop being that the premise is supposedly 'rags-to-riches' and all that jazz so to speak.
Yeah I feel you on that notion. But most of the people don't even start at rags! I listen to some underground mix tapes, and I KNOW the rappers are as broke as I am, and they still rap about having all this money. Its so fake its laughable!
And yes the commercialism took it over once it became so mainstream. Typical but sad. and you can see it in most genres especially pop music. I remember when the battle lines were drawn b/c christina aguilera was promoting coke a cola and Britney spears was promoting pepsi..now I'm seeing Jay-Z doing Budweiser commercials. Is there no integrity left in this world? I mean I understand getting that money. I wish it was as easy for me as it is for them, and this might just be stemming from a deep jealousy of the extremely rich, but come on? Do you really need to do commercials? You could just invest that money and make more than my entire household income in just interest.
And I agree. In order to find 'good' hip hop, you really do have to search for it...b/c it all came out between like '75 and '96. Dang.
hip hop is dead. the pre-bling era was where it was good. i still listen to old jams such as 93 till infinity. step into a world some big daddy kane mixes. man those were the stuff.
that was a bay area classic^, 'really livin' from the rascalz is canada's only answer to the souls of mischief
R- Retarded
A- Attempting
P- Poetry
^ Nice attempt at trolling but I think you mean Retards Attempting Poetry or Retarded Attempt @ Poetry.
Quality post there to buddy, really brought something to the table.
Big Daddy Kane Hellz Yeah! And If you can I definitely recommend getting the Sirius Satellite Radio. The Backspin channel is always playing great tracks from back in the day.
Crap...wannabes killed it.
can't spell crap without rap
You are now blinking voluntary.
^ gotta agree
in my opinion rap music is shitty. I like a couple songs and thats it
Doin' stuff
hip hop music died...
it was at its peak
when the game PA PA THE RAPPER was released for the ps1
Yeah I agree with basically everyone who's posted before me.
[Mainstream] rap [in the States] is indeed crap now but all the blame shouldn't fall on the major labels trying to make a dime - the people who contribute to the popularity of modern rap/hip-hop by listening and promoting it within their communities are part of the problem too. The fact that they are hungrily devouring what the artists release just motivates future artists to follow the same trend. I mean, look at the British midget rapper - Lady Sovereign - her stuff is just ridiculous but she managed to make it onto MTV for a while...
I do like listening to some hip-hop/rap occasionally, especially the artists who're influenced by outside genres like Mike Shinoda [Fort Minor] or rap about real issues in their part of the world, like MC Solaar [French rapper]...
Musing around
There are some good alternative rap groups such as Gym Class Heroes still left.
Nicole is poop
Basically rap is like any other genre that enjoys mainstream success - it has become a victim of it. It has been watered down and packaged for mass consumption. But that's just what we see - not necessarily all that's out there. In truth there are many talented rappers still making music with highly intelligent lyrics. The problem is you have to dig for them, and most people aren't willing to put that much work into discovering new music, particularly in such enjoying such mainstream success.
Also, I wouldn't be so quick to immortalize mid 90s gangsta rap. Sure 2Pac and Biggie were extraordinarily talented, but have you listened to their lyrics? I know with 2Pac the majority of it is glamorizing the thug lifestyle, occasionaly touching relevant social issues. Granted it seems intelligent when compared to, say, 50 cent, but all in all it is still lacking in substance. Now Nas on the other hand... he is worth his weight in gold (though he did go through a period where he indulged in commercialism). When I first heard him I realized that maybe not all rap was what I thought it was.
I think the african american community is going through a pivotal time right now. The stereotypes they'be been putting forth with mainstream hip hop music are becoming the standards by which much of their lives are being run - and the standards they are being judged by. Violence, degradation of women, lack of education, no family structure - and all of that comes from "hip hop" values. Kids are being taught that the only way to be successfull is through sports, music, or criminal behaviour. Anyone who attempts to rise outside of that is often frowned upon. Things desperately need to change and more are realizing this, but still not enough.
I think hip hop CAN be a great medium just like a paint brush. But in the end it's what you paint that often defines the medium itself, be justified or not.


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NWSB Insider and Washington State Cougars basketball blogger Jordin Ereth talks about the month of January for the Cougars. The games have been intense, stressful, competitive, and all of the other anxiety-producing emotions under the sun. Yet the Cougars have not come out victoriously very often. The Cougars are coming off of a nail-biting win over Oregon State. Hopefully this will boost Brock Motom, DaVonte Lacy, and Mike Ladd to greater heights.
2013 Washington St. Cougars Basketball: Month in review
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We asked the staff at public libraries around the area to help us compile a summer reading list for this edition. These selections are as readable in a beach chair under the summer sun as they will be fireside on a cold winter's night, so take your time working your way through the list.
We asked the staff at public libraries around the area to help us compile a summer reading list for this edition. These selections are as readable in a beach chair under the summer sun as they will be fireside on a cold winter's night, so take your time working your way through the list.
At the Concord Free Public Library, most of the staff is of baby boomer age or older. Avid readers themselves, staff members offer these choices as some of their favorite reads.
Fiction for women: "Back When We Were Grownups" by Anne Tyler.
Non-fiction: "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir" by Bill Bryson.
Self-Help: "Leap!: What Will We Do with the Rest of Our Lives?" by Sara Davidson.
Fiction for men: "Boomsday" by Christopher Buckle.y
Library Director Barbara Powell also suggested people re-read a book they read when in their late teens and early 20s. Powell re-read "The Sun Also Rises."
"You will run into the person you used to be," she said.· · ·
The Westford Library staff is often asked "What are you reading?"
Sarah Reganfinds fascination with "The Nine Parts of Desire: the Hidden World of Islamic Women" by Geraldine Brooks. This book takes an in-depth look at the lives of modern Muslim women.
India Nolenhighly recommends "Water for Elephants"by Sarah Gruen. This novel, set during the time of the Great Depression, follows the adventures of Jacob Jankowski who suddenly loses both his parents in a car crash. Jacob is a veterinary student who jumps onto a passing train and finds himself in the strange and mysterious world of the circus. He cares for the animals and humans of the Benzini Brothers' Most Spectacular Show on Earth.
Gertrude Houghton(library volunteer) is reading "Let the Dog Decide: the Revolutionary 15-minute-a-day Program to Train Your Dog Gently and Reliably" by Dale Stavroff. Having trouble training your pooch? Dale Stavroff has some "gentle" training suggestions which work with your dog's natural instincts.
Dina Kanabar was spellbound by Lisa Scottoline's thriller, "Dirty Blonde."Cate Fante is a newly appointed judge who likes to live on the wild side in her private life. Things get out of hand when the plaintive in her latest case turns up dead and someone is trying to blackmail the judge. What happens next? You'll have to check out a copy to find out.
Ginny Moore recommends "Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: the Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland"by Bryan Sykes. The author traces the genetic history of Britain and Ireland through a 10-year DNA survey of over 10,000 volunteers.
And Kristina Leedberg just finished reading "Whitehorn Woods." Popular storyteller, Maeve Binchy delivers another delightful novel whose plot centers on a village that is torn apart by a new highway which everyone in the village seems to hold passionate opinions about! The voices we hear in this book are the stories of these men and women who are deciding between the traditions of the past and the promises of the future.· · ·
Non-fiction: Kelly Collins, director of the Bolton Public Library says: "The untimely death of journalist David Halberstam puts him at the top of my list of authors to revisit, or to read for the first time. Halberstam's was one of the first critical voices against American policy in Vietnam ("The Best and the Brightest"), and his coverage of American foreign policy continued recently in "War in a Time of Peace: Bush, Clinton, and the Generals." Halberstam also wrote a moving account of one firehouse personnel's experiences on 9/11/01, titled simply "Firehouse." His history and remembrance of "The Fifties" will undoubtedly bring back memories for Boomers. Finally, Halberstam was an unabashed sports fan and wrote "The Education of a Coach" (about Bill Belichick), and "The Teammates" (about Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, and Johnny Pesky), among others.
Self-improvement: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor…Explore, dream, discover." In the spirit of Mark Twain's observation, I'd recommend "The Back Door Guide to Short-Term Job Adventures," by Michael Landes. The book is a guide to seasonal or otherwise short-term employment at camps, resorts, theaters, experimental farms, and more, in America and abroad. The text is not merely a list of opportunities, though; it begins with chapters guiding the reader through assessing his/her skills, needs, wants, and resources, which in turn point toward positions listed in the text.· · ·
Susan Paju, reference librarian at the Acton Memorial Library, shares her picks:
Fiction: "The Inheritance of Loss," by Kiran Desai. "Desai imaginatively dramatizes the wonders and tragedies of Himalayan life and, by extension, the fragility of peace and elusiveness of justice, albeit with her own powerful blend of tenderness and wit. (review by Donna Seaman)"
Nonfiction: "Born on a Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant: A Memoir," by Daniel Tammet. "This unique first-person account offers a window into the mind of a high-functioning, 27-year-old British autistic savant with Asperger's syndrome. Tammet's ability to think abstractly, deviate from routine, and empathize, interact and communicate with others is impaired, yet he's capable of incredible feats of memorization and mental calculation." (Publishers Weekly)
Self Help: "Leap!: What Will We Do With the Rest of Our Lives?" by Sara Davidson. "A no-holds-barred, illuminating, and hopeful look at the choices and challenges baby-boomers face and the roads open to them."· · · From Chelmsford Library Director Becky Herrmann:
Fiction: "Bad Haircuts: Stories of the Seventies," by Tom Perrotta.Massachusetts author Tom Perrotta, author of the best-selling "Little Children" (which was recently made into a motion picture) began his literary career with "Bad Haircut: Stories of the Seventies" - a charming series of vignettes about growing up in New Jersey in the 1970's. Perfect to dip into and recall everything from platform shoes to the aftermath of the Vietnam War, these poignant coming of age stories are filled with humor, warmth and wit.
Non-Fiction: "Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-quoting Butcher in Tuscan," by Bill Buford. Having a career crisis? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a professional chef? New Yorker journalist Bill Buford did. In the tradition of George Plimpton's participatory journalism, Buford apprentices himself to celebrity chef Mario Batali, owner of the famed Babbo restaurant in New York City. This is a behind-the-scenes, candid and often hilarious account of the restaurant world and its rigors. Buford also makes multiple trips to Italy to visit Batali's relatives where he learns how to make authentic pasta and goes to butcher boot camp. Filled with sensual culinary descriptions, juicy tidbits of gossip and wonderful aromas, this book is sure to please even the most discerning palate.
Self-help: "The Areas of My Expertise: An Almanac of Complete World Knowledge Complied with Instructive Annotation and Arranged in Useful Order by Me" John Hodgman. This book may look like an almanac of deep thoughts but it is actually a compilation of entirely made-up and useless facts and trivia. Hodgman-famous for his appearances on The Daily show with Jon Stewart, NPR and as "PC" in the Apple's "Get a Mac" campaign has put together just the cure for those in need of a little laugh therapy. His dose of nonsense includes a list of 700 hobo names, a guide to the worst men's haircuts, a dictionary of shortened words used on submarines to preserve oxygen, and a chart for struggling writers containing the 55 known dramatic situations (e.g., "Boy v. Girl" and "Cyborgs seek fortune on Broadway"). A great way to beat those summertime blues.
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Fiction: "The Music Room,, by Dennis McFarland(Picador). Martin Lambert is a successful record company owner but finds life empty. When his vibrant younger brother unexpectedly commits suicide, Martin is forced to re-examine his life and learn about living fully from his dead brother.
Non-fiction: "Watching Baseball Smarter," by Zack Hample (Vintage Books). This smart and funny fan guide peppered with anecdotes of big leaguers, writer Hample explains the rules of baseball.
Self-improvement:" Making Peace with Your Mom: Steps to a Healthier Mother-Daughter Relationship", by H. Norman Wright (Bethany House). Through sound counseling and real life stories, Wright and his daughter reveal how you can work through issues relating to your mother and heal.· · ·
Library Director Lori Hodgson sends recommendations compiled by the selectors from the adult department of the Burlington Public Library. This group consists of the three reference librarians: Department Head Marnie Smith, Donna Manoogian, and Shelley Sloboder; the Assistant Director Susanne Sullivan; and the Head of Circulation Cara Thissell.
Fiction: "Bonfire of the Vanities," by Tom Wolfe. If you missed Tom Wolfe's stunning debut novel in 1987, now is the time to catch up. After picking up his mistress from the airport one hot, summer night, Wall Street investment banker Sherman McCoy misses his turn, gets lost in the South Bronx, and hits a young black man with his Mercedes.
"Never Let Me G," by Kauzo Ishiguro. This is a haunting tale about Hailsham, a boarding school for special students. As the story unfolds, the role these students play in society is revealed. Any more information about the plot would give too much away.
"Damage" by Josephine Hart. This is a compelling novel about obsession and betrayal.
"The Alienist," by Caleb Carr. This can't put down read into the night thriller, set in 1896, is about a serial killer loose in New York City.
"Cowboys Are My Weakness: Stories," by Pam Housto. A short story collection about cowboys, the wilderness, and love that makes you want to grab boat and brave rapids.
"Stellaluna" by Jannell Cannon. This is a children's book, but it is just wonderful. A baby bat gets separated from her mother and is raised by birds. Read to the grandkids or enjoy yourself.
"The Red Hat Society's Acting Their Age" by ReginaSutherland.The first in an enjoyable series which celebrates women over 50 and the men who love them. When widowed Mia MacAfee finds Rachel, an abused, runaway teen, hiding in her bakery shop, she and her friends, Aggie Cobb and Leanne Chilton, decide to conceal the girl so she doesn't have to return to the foster system. Cade Sloan, sheriff of Muddy Creek, Texas, is interested in Mia, and he is looking for the runaway. With her newly bizarre behavior, Mia has become his number-one suspect. As Cade tries to get Mia to fess up, Leanne's and Aggie's husbands begin to worry that their often-absent wives are stepping out on them. Lots of humor fills the pages of this heartwarming novel.
"A Drink Before the War," by Dennis Lehane.Not for the faint of heart, this first novel introduces Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, two young, smart-mouthed Boston PIs, both grappling with their own personal turmoil. Kenzie and Gennaro are hired by a local Senator to find a black cleaning woman who was in his employ until she disappeared with some important documents. The case is simple, find the woman and return the documents. The woman is found, but from this point on, things start to go wrong, and it's clear that Kenzie and Gennaro haven't been told the whole story.
"The Pact: A Love Story," by Jodi Picoult.The Hartes and the Golds have been neighbors for 18 years and are very close. So when Chris and Emily's friendship reaches the next level, nobody is surprised. Then one night, the hospital calls. Seventeen-year old Emily is dead – shot in the head by a gun Chris took from his father's cabinet. One bullet remains in the chamber, and Chris tells of his suicide pact with Emily. But the police have questions, and soon Chris is on trial for murder.
"Velocity," by Dean Koonz. Billy Wiles lives a fairly uneventful life, until a psychotic killer places a note on his car. If he goes to the police, a young schoolteacher will be killed. If he does not, an elderly woman will die. The choice is his. And it's only the beginning.
"Snow Flower and the Secret Fan," by Lisa See. The story of a lifelong female friendship told in the setting of 19th century rural China. Chronicling their foot-binding, arranged marriages, motherhood and other trials, Snowflower and Lily communicate using an ancient secret code written on silk fans
"The Amateur Marriage," by Anne Tyler. It is the story of a 30-year marriage from the 1940s to the 197's, and of the stresses and strains that the couple endure with changing times. One reviewer says, "There is a little bit of them in almost every married couple I know; we are all "amateurs" when it comes to choosing a mate. Pauline and Michael could fit atop almost every wedding cake I know." Michael and Pauline care deeply for each other and you will care deeply for them.
"The Time Traveler's Wife,"by Audrey Neffenegger. If you are sometimes troubled by the swift passage of time, think what life would be like if time did NOT progress in a steady line! Consider the fascinating plight of Henry De Tamble, "who meets his wife Clare when he is 36 and she is 6 and who marries her when he is 31 and she is 23." Henry is a rather dashing librarian who suffers a disorder which causes him to travel – involuntarily – through time at unexpected moments. In this astonishing novel, you can travel along on Henry's poignant, sometimes comical, and always wonderful journey.
Non-fiction: "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," by David Sedaris. A boomer himself, Sedaris lifts the edges of a seemingly normal boyhood in a seemingly normal family and reveals its humorous underside.
"Freakonomics," by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Levitt is and economist and Dubner is a writer for the New York Times. Levitt uses his analytical tools from economics to address questions such as what influence parents have on child development, why do drug dealers live with their mothers, and what has caused the crime rate to go down?
"It's Easy Being Green: a Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living," by Crissy Trask This is a quick and easy read on citizen participation in environmental protection.
"The Shorebird Guide," by Michael O'Brien, Richard Crossley, and Kevin Karlson. A gorgeous book with glossy photos and descriptive text to study and identify shore birds.
"How to Read a Painting: Lessons from the Old Master," by Patrick De Rync. The book decodes the imagery of more than one hundred paintings and reveals the meaning of common items from an art history perspective.
"The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together," by Ty Burr. According to Ty Burr, the film critic of the Boston Globe, the beauty of old movies is that, unlike today's cinema, they were meant to play to an audience of all ages. Knowing the right flicks to pick is the key. There is a short waiting list for this so it's best to plan ahead.
"Folk Song Fake Book." This book is good to have around the campfire, for a rainy day or on a long car ride. You'll never again have to "fake" the words to all the verses of those tunes you (sort of) remember from your youth.
"Monsters: A Celebration of the Classics from Universal Studios" A trip down memory lane that may trigger flashbacks to hours spent watching the "Creature Double Feature" on Saturday afternoons.
"The Seasoned Traveler: a Guide for Baby Boomers and Beyond," by George Bauer. This will inspire anyone with time on their hands and an itch to travel to settle on a destination (or two!) and begin making plans to go. It was written as a companion guidebook for a 13-part travel series aimed at "mature travelers" which was broadcast on public television not long ago.
"Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die" by Steve Watkin. If you're a true daydreamer and want more choices than you can possibly make, take this book along, which has been described as "an inspirational manual with compelling photos." The trips described are breathtaking, and you'll enjoy the book thoroughly even if you never leave home.
"Barrier Free Travel: a Nuts and Bolts Guide for Wheelchairs and Slow Walkers," by Candy Harrington. Some of us will find Harrington's book a great help. It contains useful information about how to find and book an accessible room, how to work with (and find) a travel agent, cruises, ground transportation, overseas travel, advocacy, disability law and rights, air travel, protecting your wheelchair when you travel, and resources around the world.
Self Improvement: "You Can Do It!: the Boomer's Guide to a Great Retirement," by Jonathan D. Pond. As the first boomers turn 60, PBS financial expert Jonathan Pond offers practical advice on how anyone can have a financially safe and comfortable retirement.
"Volunteer Vacations," by Bill McMillon. This book outlines 150 different organizations that offer volunteer opportunities around the world. Detailed organization listings provide contact information, project locations and objectives, costs, dates, and application instructions.
"8 Minute Meditation: Quiet your Mind, Change your Life," by Victor Davich. Fastest and easiest mediation book you will encounter.
"Iyanla live! Love," by Iyanla Vanzant. Only available in audio, but offers a nice boost in self-esteem and encouragement.
"Getting to Yes," by Roger Fisher, William Ury & Bruce Patton. Written by negotiation instructors at Harvard Law School, this succinct "how to negotiate" classic describes practical ways to resolve conflict.
"1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die," edited by Stephen Farthing. A poor man's grand tour of Europe with a short explanation of each painting's significance.
"Small Changes, Big Results: A Twelve Week Action Plan to a Better Life," by Ellie Krieger, MS, RD. Instead of another fad diet, this is basic, sensible wisdom with a plan. Krieger sets out a system of behavior modification through a series of easily accomplished steps that build toward a healthier lifestyle.· · · From Cary Memorial Library in Lexington:
Fiction: "Theft: a Love Story," by Peter Carey. A hilarious tale of art fraud, conniving dealers, and a bitter, world-weary artist, told by that artist and his eccentric brother. Their already disorganized lives are further complicated one rainy night when "Marlene" arrives at their door bringing her own variety of havoc.
"The Madonnas of Leningrad," by Debra Dean. Marina is an old woman living in the U.S. Although her short-term memory is faltering, she finds comfort in the memories that will never be lost, memories of her work in the Hermitage during the Siege of Leningrad.
"The Almond Picker," by Simonetta Agnello Hornby. A mysterious woman who by all accounts has lived a humble life in the Italian countryside employed as an almond picker, has died, leaving an astonishing will. How did she acquire so much money and which of her relatives will be the recipient?
"Dreams of my Russian Summers," by Andreï Makine. A boy visits his grandmother each summer and delights in the discoveries he makes in a large suitcase of newspaper clippings she keeps under her bed. His grandmother reminisces about her childhood in France and the years she has spent living in Russia since the 1917 revolution. Beautifully evocative stories of a lost era
"Peyton Place," by Grace Metalious. A seminal book for the baby boomer generation, who may remember the TV show with its good casting and set in New Hampshire
Cynthia Johnso, head of Reference Services, says "mysteries by Donna Leon have all the satisfying reading one expects from a mystery—strong narrative thread, satisfying conclusion, intriguing plot, moral retribution—but they also include the rich background of Venice, a sophisticated social dissection of Italian society, and an examination of larger global issues that plague us today.
"I like the mysteries of Qiu Xiaolong. The first title in his series featuring Chief Inspector Chen, a policeman/poet, is "Death of a Red Heroine." The mysteries are set in modern Shanghai, and reflect all the political and social complexities of life in China today
"Snow Flower and the Secret Fa," by Lisa See. A great story telling the lifelong friendship of two women growing up in China. Also a good look at historical Chinese culture.
Nonfiction: "ChiWalking: The Five Mindful Steps for Lifelong Health and Energy," by Danny Dreyer and Katherine Dreyer. This book offers a good way to make your vacation healthful as well as enjoyable.
"Walking the Cape and Islands: A Comprehensive Guide to the Walking and Hiking Trails of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket," by David Weintraub. The title says it all.
"Gardenwalks in New England: Beautiful Gardens from Maine to Connecticut," by Marina Harrison and Lucy D. Rosenfeld. Offers a slightly different way to enjoy standard New England vacation spots
"New England: Charming Inns & Itineraries," by Karen Brown. One of the travel industry's most popular guides shows special places to visit and stay.
"Five Good Minutes in the Evening: 100 Mindful Practices to Help You Unwind From the Day and Make the Most of your Night," by Jeffrey Brantley, Wendy MiIllstine. Learn about leaving work at home, enriching your home life, reconnecting with yourself and others, preparing for a good night's rest.
"A Weekend to Change Your Life: Find Your Authentic Self After a Lifetime of Being All Things to All People," by Joan Anderson. You may not be planning to change your life in one weekend, but you can read about people who did during Joan Anderson's weekend workshops inspired by her earlier books, "A Year by the Sea"and"A Walk on the Beach." The author left a conventional life and marriage to spend a year living on Cape Cod; she shares her lessons on coping and finding yourself.
"The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it for Life: A Practical Guide," by Twyla Tharp. One of America's greatest choreographers, Tharp has written a book that's a memoir, an essay on the creative process, and a how-to all rolled into one.
Got some time on your hands? These three titles offer quick craft projects with materials you can squeeze into your bags. Knitting and crochet are great for travel...just be careful on airplanes!
"Weekend Knitting : 50 Unique Projects and Ideas," byMelanie Falick.
"Making Books and Journals : 20 Great Weekend Projects," by Constance E. Richards.
"Beading: From Necklaces to Napkin rings, 20 Easy and Creative Projects to Make in a Weekend," by Paige Gilchrist.
"The portable Oscar Wilde.""I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train." Follow Wilde's example and travel with the often-scandalous Wilde or any number of other famous writers in the Viking Portable Library series.
"How to Your Brain Alive," by Lawrence Katz. This weekend, why not change your routine? This surprising and practical book argues that easy exercises like reading aloud, word games, or even getting dressed with your eyes closed can sharpen your thinking and maybe even improve your memory.
"American Bloomsbury: Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau : Their Lives, Their Loves, Their Work," by Susan Cheever. "Even though I thought I knew something about each of these important figures, I had no idea about the extent to which their lives were intertwined. "...Cheever touches on their love affairs and intellectual platonic attractions, their high-minded idealism, their personal losses, their intermittent misunderstandings and jealousies, the years of penury suffered by all except Emerson and their full-fledged tragedies—such as Margaret Fuller's drowning. While Cheever sometimes indulges in high-flown speculation about their personal lives, she keenly analyzes the positive and negative ways they influenced one another's ideas and beliefs and the literature that came out of "this sudden outbreak of genius." (Publisher's Weekly review on amazon.com)
The three following are "history-that-reads-like-good-fiction" books by Simon Winchester: "The Professor and the Madman," "The Map that Cchanged the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geolog" and "Krakatoa : The Day the World Exploded, August 27, 1883. "


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2012 Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series In Naples Awards Light Wind And A Strong Pavesio On Audi Fratelli Giacomel - FRA MARTINA The Lead
19 October 2012
Napoli, Italy - The day started with a postponement of two hours to give the breeze the opportunity to lie down on the Gulf of Napoli. The opening day of the final event of the Audi Melges 32 Sailing Series came to a close at dusk with a total of three valid heats. All three races were sailed with a light westerly wind that reached a maximum of 6-7 knots.
The difficult conditions pushed the flair of tacticians, testing their skill and technique, driving them to carefully read the sea between Castel dell'Ovo and Posillipo.
Particularly successful was the effort of Edoardo Pavesio helming Audi F.lli Giacomel Fra Martina who continued along his winning path outlined in Malcesine. Alongside of Pavesio was tactician Gabriele Benussi and mainsail trimmer Riccardo Simoneschi, gouging out satisfaction and success.
With two first places and a seventh, Pavesio is aiming to conquer a place on the podium of the circuit. Russian owner Valentin Zavadnikov with Morgan Reeser aboard Synergy GT is second overall, despite it being his second appearance in the fleet. Series defending Champ Lanfranco Cirillo on Fantastica is third. Current Series leader Vincenzo Onorato on Mascalzone Latino is seated fourth.
Warning signal for the first race tomorrow is scheduled again for noon and the weather forecast predict conditions similar to today.
The format of the final leg of the Melges 32 Audi Sailing Series, organized by B-Plan Sport & Events with the collaboration of the International Melges 32 Class Association, Melges Europe and the local Circolo Canottieri Napoli, will be the same as before. A maximum of eight races will be sailed (with the limit set at no more than three heats per day) and a discard will go into effect after six races.
In addition to Audi, to support the Audi Sailing Series are the haute watches Eberhard & Co, official timekeeper of the season, and Musto, involved as a sponsor.
TOP FIVE RESULTS (After Three Races)
1.) Edoardo Pavesio/Gabriele Benussi, Audi F.lli Giacomel - FRA MARTINA; 1-1-7 = 9
2.) Valentin Zavadnikov/Morgan Reeser, Synergy GT; 2-2-6 = 10
3.) Lanfranco Cirillo/Michele Paoletti, Fantastica; 5-3-2 = 10
4.) Vincenzo Onorato/Nathan Wilmot, Mascalzone Latino; 4-6-1 = 11
5.) Roberto Tomasini Grinover/Vasco Vascotto, Robertissima; 8-4-3 = 15
View Full Results
2012 AUDI MELGES 32 SAILING SERIES TOP THREE RESULTS (After four events, three races)
1.) Vincenzo Onorato, Mascalzone Latino = 161 pts
2.) Lanfranco Cirillo, Fantastica = 185 pts
3.) Mauro Mocchegiani, Rush Diletta = 214 pts
View Full Series Results
View Photo Gallery - Guido Trombetta
Full race reports, interviews and photo galleries will be posted online each day after racing. Stay tuned to the Official Melges 32 Class Association Web Site , Melges.com and Melgeseurope.com for all the latest details. You can also friend the Audi Melges 32 on Facebook , follow on Twitter and/or subscribe to the Official Audi Melges 32 YouTube Channel.


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Crissy...trouble in paradise
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Re: Crissy...trouble in paradise
I have been kiting for over 12 years and I'm still scared to kite Crissy. Kiting Crissy never gets old and hope to kite there more often.
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I am in sf all the time, have done race commitie on thur night races (in a boat) and still will not kite there. But its fun to act like your not a kiter and watch kites fall outa the sky n people swiming in
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Did someone take the crissy sensor out again?
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Yup! Might be a good thing though
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Re: Crissy...trouble in paradise
The sensor was taken out by a guy on a 12m red with green stripes Slingshot Fuel and he did not self rescue and was picked up by the coast guard near angel island. Must have lost his twin tip too.
Oh and it was 9m wind and flooding 3 knots.
I am sure he was freaking out and shook up and knows he really f-cked up !
Re: Crissy...trouble in paradise
SFBA message from there facebook page edited: https://www.facebook.com/#!/SFBA
We are disappointed to report that the number of Kiteboarders being rescued by the USCG at Crissy Field is on the rise. There are a lot of new Kiters venturing out, some without proper education and guidance about the local conditions, and requiring rescues that could be avoided.
We ask the local community to be proactive---step up to greet new Kiters and share your local knowledge. If anyone is in doubt - don't go out!
Re: Crissy...trouble in paradise
iKitesurf is definitely not happy about this either, as they've made it clear that the repair is not a trivial task.
"Note: Due to an out-of-control kite the Crissy Anita Rock sensor will be out of commission until we can get Coast Guard permission, then fly in a repair crew, charter a boat on a calm day and attempt to repair the mast. This is the second time this has happened."
Re: Crissy...trouble in paradise
Maybe kite surfers should have liability insurance...
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Painter, Wacom: Creating, opening, and saving files | lynda.com
This specific tutorial is a single movie from chapter two of the Painter 11 Essential Training course presented by lynda.com author John Derry. Watch more at http://www.lynda.com/Painter-11-tutorials/essential-training/47314-2.html?utm_medium=viral&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=videoupload-lynda-47314-0202 The complete course has a total duration of 8 hours and 39 minutes. Painter 11 Essential Training table of contents: Introduction 1. Painting on the Computer 2. File Basics 3. Painter's Interface 4. Color Your World 5. The Wacom Tablet: A Must-Have Item 6. Selection 7. Layers 8. The Brush Creator 9. Brush Mechanics 10. The Image Hose 11. Painting from Scratch 12. Cloning Techniques 13. Visual Vocabularies of Painting with a Photograph 14. The Photo-Painting Palettes 15. Nondestructive Layer Painting 16. Effects 17. Animation: Let's Make Movies 18. Painter and Photoshop 19. Customizing Painter 20. Working with a Safety Net 21. When Things Go Wrong Conclusion
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Jan. 16, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - MIT Men's track and field opened its 2005 indoor season with a tremendous home victory against region powers Bates College and the U.S. Coast Guard Acadcemy. The Engineers totaled 162 points to easily outpace the Bears (102) and the Bobcats (88).
Zach Traina and Uzoma Orji paved Tech's road to victory with two wins a piece. Traina dominated the sprinting event, winning the 55-meter dash (6.72) and the 200 (23.23). Orji began his run at another national championship with a comfortable performance on Saturday. His throw of 54'9.5" in the shot put was nearly six feet ahead of his closest competitor, while he edged teammate David Saylor to win the weight throw. Saylor finished just over an inch behind Orji with a toss of 57'8".
MIT dominated the middle distances as well, picking up the win in the 800 and sweeping the top three spots in the 1000. Fivos Constantinou nudged under two minutes to break the tape in the 800 (1:59.57). In the 1000, Erik Stafl and Sam Berbberian raced to a tie in 2:40.95, with Lucaas Hernandez-Mena following in third.


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On the Warpath - The Dunleavy Dilemma
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Looking now for Tesla doing way better tricks on an electric bike before Edison had his henchman shut it down. The crazy-top-hat guy falling over is funny.
According to this site, the movie is not fake and the cyclist is Neidert. Would like to see a modern recreation and take note fixie kids: all your tricks are old!
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After a long struggle over finding money and balancing a budget, now lawmakers in Augusta are working on finding support to get the package passed.
Political analyst Ethan Strimling (D) and guest analyst and former state Senator and Secretary of State Charlie Summers (R) weigh in on the process of wrangling votes and what will happen if the governor vetoes the budget as promised.
They also weigh in on a national trend that's come to Maine – an advertisement about that very budget. This one is from the group Maine People Before Politics, which formed out of Governor LePage's transitional team.
Plus a measure to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults recently failed the Senate and House – but the House vote was pretty close. Strimling and Summers opine about whether this is a sign of things to come.


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Hey guys Alphafalcon here, I'm glad you guys you have been enjoying my battle reports and decided you guys deserved something big.
So with Payton and I fueled on soda and candy we sat down for four hours to play brikwars. In case you are wondering if this will be awesome look at the picture below.
So if you like carnage keep reading.
My forces lined up. I was running with 1 heavy Blitz squad, 3 fast attack soldiers, 2 bodyguards, 1 hero, 1 hammerhead tank, 1 fast attack tank, 1 infantry squad with attached radio operator, and commander. And 1 special forces squad, accompanied by 2 snipers.
The whole field. I can never use this field again because of how wrecked it is.
Payton's heavy winter dragon squad.
Just more of his setup.
My setup.
Payton turn 1
Payton manages to destroy my special forces cover but I just take another swig of soda.
A good shot from a double snipezooka ends this rapid attack soldier.
Mr. Dragon gets pissed and lights his mouth on fire while shooting a fireball.
He kills a couple of guys but that's about it.
His tank fails to do shit so it just moves up looking intimidating.
His chaingunner kills the window.
The three recruits fly across the field and one hits the cement to hard and breaks his skull open.
Overwatch, he also managed to set a tree on fire.
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Reindeer Petting in Covent Garden
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Nice idea, am hoping to go.
I got myself down to Covent Garden about a month ago and was eye balling them cute, reindeer but the day was spoilt for me by a spoiled rotten self entitled brat wearing a pink princess dress trying to poke one of the reindeer that looked a bit dead with her fairy wand. Then her clearly drunk mother slapped her and said you'll get more of that later, leaving her in in floods of tears. Other than that I had a great day out.
The reindeer didn't seem too bothered sitting down and walking up to folk when they felt like some lichen, lots of petting and eating from hands going on. Sorry to hear Tinas experience of it. No hurrying on at all (though after about 15 mins I wouldn't have minded them hurrying on my 28 year old gf)
worry with other comments is it, looking forward to see it first
They took the picture in a way not showing how small the place is! Poor two reindeers being fed all day and hardly have a place to move. It should be at least 4 times bigger with some place for them to rest.
It is just discusting.
How can they call it reindeer petting when you're not allowed to touch the reindeers! We went yesterday (12/11) and they can two reindeers in a small gated circle surrounded by another gated outer circle which we had to walk (squeeze) around so we only got a minute to see the reinders. This left my 3 year old daughter in a floods of tears as she thought the reindeers looked sad and couldn't understand why she wasn't allowed to pet them as we had promised. Thanks Covent Garden for ruining what would had been such lovely day out for us!
my son (20 mths) gets excited seeing a squirrel so he loved this and so did i seeing his fascination, in fact I'm not sure who enjoyed seeing them more.
Absolutely disgusting.
Feel so sorry for the reindeer.. looks so frightened with all those cameras pointed at it