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Separately, though, the RIAA says that the numbers are misleading because "sometimes recoveries go directly to record label plaintiffs."
But that raises a different question. If the labels are getting this money... has any of it been passed on to artists? In the discussion on the original story, we had one commenter, who works as an auditor in the music licensing field, who pointed this out and noted that this money isn't going to artists or songwriters at all. We had pointed this out back in 2006, when part of the Google buyout of YouTube involved paying off the big record labels... and that deal was structured in a way that those labels didn't have to share that money with artists.
We've already seen how record label accounting is used to screw over musicians, but this is an important point as well. The RIAA positions itself as defending artists' rights. It talks about how these lawsuits are carried out to protect musicians and help those musicians earn a living. But it's becoming increasingly clear that of the money that actually comes in from these lawsuits, very little of it ever is seen by the artists the labels claim they're protecting.


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"Horn" is the proper name of the founder and has no further meaning. Please do not add any references to horns or something like that!
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Our current website is http://www.horn-verlag.de , but revision of this layout will follow after the logo is revised.
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- a timeless impression of the logo
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And since a post without pictures will not do, I have made a little mosaic of pretty creative spaces - just click on the links below to see the original photo's.
1. Christmas decoration, 2. Untitled, 3. workarea, 4. PHEW!H
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1. Christmas decoration, 2. Untitled, 3. workarea, 4. PHEW!H
yay! so glad you're getting a bunch accomplished. That always feels good. and thanks for including my little workspace (wish it still looked that clean, ha!)ReplyDelete
Such pretty spaces!! I desperately need to clean my sewing space this weekend. It's a mess!!ReplyDelete
Good luck with getting your sewing space done!ReplyDelete
Ooooh! I can't wait to see your space. There is so much wonderfull inspiration on the internet, that sometimes it makes me feel downright inadequate....lol! Maybe it's time to spruce up my space :)ReplyDelete
I love the picture with all the threads on the wall...a rainbow of colour.
Looks like I get a good bit of sewing, some cutting and hopefully a new quilt top.
really lookin forward to seein your decoratin finished! I'm having a sleepy weekend, mum is at aunties for the weekend, and will be back for week two of our sew-a-thon on sunday! Yay!ReplyDelete
hey that's my sewing room top right :) hehe, glad you like it! Look forward to seeing yours!
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Sewing my quilt top I started last weekend... I did my quilt studio redo this summer, it takes awhile to get it all done, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
Sitting under my mammoth Brit Bee Constellation quilt, getting the binding on - yay!!
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Have a great weekend! I'm hoping to finish and hang a wall quilt this weekend. Love that image with high rainbow of thread. Gorgeous!ReplyDelete
Yay for cleaning up, I find it totally frees up my creativity when I'm not being stifled by *stuff* everywhere.
I want the thread collection in room #4 though please...
that rainbow of thread took my breath away! so so pretty! i hope you are able to get out from under the redecorating soon!ReplyDelete
Have fun redecorating!! You've reminded me how desperately I want a spool rack, they are so pretty!!ReplyDelete
Making Wonky House blocks!ReplyDelete
Oh no Leila, what have I started? Loving those sewing spaces though, how cool do all of those spools look!ReplyDelete
I am going to be doing the same thing soon. I recently acquired a new room in our home, since my mom moved to Senior Living. I am doing research now, so I will be watching what you do too. Can't wait to se the final reveal!ReplyDelete
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I sat in a movie theater re-reading Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 for an hour before Prometheus began. Terrible decision. Turrible decision.
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Bradbury was Socrates asking us to examine our lives, to think rather than follow the herd. Thoreau calling us to live authentically. Jesus raising our vision to much greater things. Buddha reminding us of the suffering of others and calling us to put our feet on the path to enlightenment.
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Arizona Cardinals:
82 Mike Leach, LS, William and Mary: Reserve; did long snapping; 1 tackle (on punt).
51 Paris Lenon, LB, Richmond: Started; 4 tackles; intercepted 1 pass, with no return (also counts as pass defended).
28 Greg Toler, DB, St. Paul's: Not active.
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44 Jason Snelling, RB, U.Va. (L.C. Bird High): Bye week.
Baltimore Ravens:6 Tyrod Taylor, QB, Va. Tech (Hampton High): Did not play.
Buffalo Bills:
52 Arthur Moats, LB, James Madison (Churchland High): Reserve; 1 tackle (on kickoff).
42 Justin Rogers, DB, Richmond: Reserve; 3 tackles.
Carolina Panthers:
50 James Anderson, LB, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Started; 12 tackles (1 for loss); defended 1 pass; penalized 15 yards for horse-collar tackle.
Chicago Bears:
93 Nate Collins, DT, U.Va.: Not active.
Cincinnati Bengals:
30 Cedric Peerman, RB, U.Va. (William Campbell High): Reserve; 1 carry for 5-yard TD; 1 kickoff return for 18 yards; 1 tackle (on punt); committed offensive holding penalty that was declined.
33 Chris Crocker, DB, Marshall (Deep Creek High): Reserve; 2 tackles; intercepted 1 pass for touchback (also counts as pass defended).
Dallas Cowboys:
95 Sean Lissemore, DL, William and Mary: Not active.
85 Kevin Ogletree, WR, U.Va.: Reserve; targeted 6 times; 4 catches for 27 yards.
89 John Phillips, TE, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
Detroit Lions:
52 Justin Durant, LB, Hampton U.: Started; 7 tackles, including a shared sack for a 4.5-yard loss; 1 QB hit; defended 1 pass.
Green Bay Packers:
11 Jarrett Boykin, WR, Va. Tech: Reserve; no stats.
Houston Texans:
76 Duane Brown, OT, Va. Tech (Hermitage High): Started.
20 Rashad "Roc" Carmichael, DB, Va. Tech: No stats.
17 Shayne Graham, K, Va. Tech (Pulaski High): Reserve; kicked field goals of 33 and 29 yards; 3-for-3 on PATs; averaged 62 yards on 8 kickoffs.
8 Matt Schaub, QB, U.Va.: Started; 1 carry for minus-2 yards; 23-of-37 for 256 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs, 100.7 passer rating; sacked twice for 17 yards in losses.
Indianapolis Colts:
41 Antoine Bethea, FS, Howard (Denbigh High): Started; shared team lead with 6 tackles; defended 1 pass.
53 Kavell Conner, LB, Clemson (Manchester High): Started; 4 tackles.
D.J. Bryant, DE, James Madison: Cut from practice squad Oct. 18 after spending 9 days with Colts.
Jacksonville Jaguars:
90 Andre Branch, DE, Clemson (Varina High): Reserve; 1 tackle; committed 15-yard penalty for roughing the passer.
21 Derek Cox, DB, William and Mary: Started; 6 tackles (1 for loss); intercepted 1 pass, with 2-yard return (also counts as pass defended).
23 Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty U.: Reserve (took over as primary ball-carrier when Maurice Jones-Drew became injured); 21 carries for 44 yards, including 5-yard TD; targeted 9 times; 7 catches for 58 yards.
75 Eugene Monroe, OT, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
Kansas City Chiefs:
76 Branden Albert, OT, U.Va.: Bye week.
24 Brandon Flowers, DB, Va. Tech: Bye week.
Minnesota Vikings:
20 Chris Cook, DB, U.Va.: Started; 2 tackles; interception with 61-yard return was negated by teammate's offside penalty.
12 Percy Harvin, WR/KR, Florida (Landstown High): Reserve; 2 carries for 10 yards; targeted 5 times; 4 catches for 37 yards, including 3-yard TD; 2 kickoff returns for 47 yards.
New England Patriots:
48 Danny Aiken, LS, U.Va.: Reserve; did long snapping; 1 tackle was negated by penalty on Jets that gave New England a first down.
21 Ras-I Dowling, DB, U.Va. (Deep Creek High): Reserve; defended 1 pass; committed 2 penalties for defensive holding (1 for 5 yards, 1 declined).
51 Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee (Kecoughtan High): Started; team-high 11 tackles; forced 1 fumble.
New Orleans Saints:
74 Jermon Bushrod, OT, Towson (King George High): Started; no stats.
New York Giants:
44 Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, Marshall (Graham High): Started; 12 carries for 43 yards, including a 1-yard TD; targeted 5 times; 4 catches for 22 yards; 1 tackle (after interception).
99 Chris Canty, DE, U.Va.: Started; 4 tackles.
36 Jayron Hosley, CB, Va. Tech: Reserve; 5 tackles; recovered a fumble to clinch victory.
98 Adrian Tracy, DE, William and Mary (Potomac Falls High): Reserve; no stats.
34 David Wilson, RB, Va. Tech (George Washington High of Danville): Reserve; 4 kickoff returns for 106 yards.
New York Jets:
93 Kenrick Ellis, DT, Hampton U.: Not active.
60 D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, U.Va.: Started; no stats.
21 Jonathan Grimes, RB, William and Mary: Reserve; 1 carry for 1 yards; targeted once; 1 catch for 3 yards.
Philadelphia Eagles:56 Akeem Jordan, LB, James Madison (Harrisonburg High): Bye week.
55 Darryl Tapp, DE, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Bye week.
7 Michael Vick, QB, Va. Tech (Ferguson, then Warwick High): Bye week.
Pittsburgh Steelers:
83 Heath Miller, TE, U.Va. (Honaker High): Started; targeted 8 times; 6 catches for 53 yards, including 9-yard TD but not including 2-point conversion catch; penalized 10 yards for holding.
93 Jason Worilds, LB, Va. Tech: Reserve; no stats.
San Diego Chargers:
11 Eddie Royal, WR/PR, Va. Tech (Westfield High): Bye week.
San Francisco 49ers:
55 Ahmad Brooks, LB, U.Va. (Hylton High): Started; 2 tackles.
Seattle Seahawks:
31 Kam Chancellor, DB, Va. Tech (Maury High): Started; 4 tackles.
26 Michael Robinson, RB, Penn State (Varina High): Started; 1 carry for 2 yards; targeted once; 1 catch for 12 yards.
3 Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin, N.C. State (Collegiate School of Richmond): Started;3 carries for 10 yards; 9-of-23 for 122 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 38.7 passer rating; sacked twice for 7 yards in losses.
St. Louis Rams:
71 Matt Conrath, DT, U.Va.: Not active.
98 Kendall Langford, DE, Hampton U. (Petersburg High): Started; 1 tackle (loss); committed offside penalty that was declined on touchdown; 11-yard sack was negated by teammate's offside penalty.91 Chris Long, DE, U.Va. (St. Anne's-Belfield): Started; 1 tackle; committed offside penalty was declined; committed 5-yard neutral-zone infraction.
38 Rodney McLeod, S, U.Va.: Reserve; no stats.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
20 Ronde Barber, DB, U.Va. (Cave Spring High): Started; 6 tackles; intercepted 1 pass, with 30-yard return (also counts as pass defended).
35 Cody Grimm, DB, Va. Tech (Oakton High): Reserve; 1 tackle (on punt).
Washington Redskins:
92 Chris Baker, DL, Hampton U.: Reserve; 2 tackles.
23 DeAngelo Hall, DB, Va. Tech (Deep Creek High): Started; 3 tackles; defended 1 pass; penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness.
63 Will Montgomery, C, Va. Tech (Centreville High): Started; 1 tackle (after Redskins lost a fumble).
15 Josh Morgan, WR, Va. Tech: Started; targeted twice; 2 catches for 16 yards; recovered his own fumble; 1 tackle (after teammate lost a fumble).
25 Evan Royster, RB, Penn State (Westfield High): Reserve; targeted once; 1 catch for no gain.


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Luiz Felipe Scolari's Brazil take on Vicente Del Bosque's seemingly-unstoppable Spain on Sunday, in a game that is set to epitomise this year's enthralling Confederations Cup.
This is a fixture that had neutrals dreaming before the competition had even started. For Spain, arguably the best national team ever, to take on the hosts Brazil at the Maracana is the cherry on top of what has been the best Confederations Cup to date.
Brazil are in no way hampered by any injuries, major or minor, and Scolari could name an unchanged Seleção side to the one that beat Uruguay in the semi-final.
Roberto Soldado and Cesc Fabregas both missed the semi-final against Italy due to minor muscle problems, but are expected to return for Spain.
Brazil have not lost an international game at home since 1975. If Spain can defeat them and secure the only major trophy that has eluded them to date, that will surely show their worth as possibly the greatest team ever.
Spain will also have bitter memories of the 1950 World Cup, when 63 years ago Brazil defeated them 6-1 at the Maracana. Brazil also benefit from an extra day of rest, and Spain had to go through a gruelling semi-final including extra time and a particularly long penalty shoot-out.
It could even be argued that Spain shouldn't be in the final, as they just nudged their way past a fantastic Italian side in the previous round.
Brazil have scored 22 goals now in eight games, and they are certainly the team with the most firepower going forward. However, there is still the old belief that Brazil aren't all there defensively, and they will need to iron out any minor issues otherwise Spain will cut them open with the tiki-taka football we all know and love.
Del Bosque spoke of Spain having no excuses leading into Sunday's final, but said that even he is struggling with the conditions.
"Even I am exhausted and I have barely moved, so imagine how the players must feel," he told reporters. "I'm not looking for excuses. We have 72 hours, others have a bit more, but we want to put on a good show."
Scolari, however, admitted he was impressed by his team's Confederations Cup performances, but insisted they still have a way to go.
"We achieved our goal of getting to the final and giving the players a sense of unity and the fans an idea that we have a good team that can get to the final of the World Cup," he added.
"This team has to face a lot of difficulties and grow, it needs to mature in certain situations. The 2002 team was much more prepared. We are still young, we struggle a little when it's a different game."
With Scolari comparing his squad to the World Cup-winning team of 2002, it is clear he has high belief for the team but is in no way ahead of himself.
As for Brazil's adoring public and supporters this final - and, on the pitch at least, this tournament - has been a dream come true. The fanatical, football-mad population of Rio de Janiero are expected to pack the Maracana to the rafters.
This won't be one to miss.
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Ms. Ridgeway, the 33-year-old daughter of Upshur County Republican Party Chairman Cynthia Ridgeway and Richard Ridgeway, made the announcement after a dinner for about 20 invited guests, not including relatives.
The gathering was held at the home she shares with her husband, Steven Mays, and their two sons.
She is the first announced candidate for the judge's post in the 2014 elections. Incumbent Dean Fowler, also a Republican, has not announced whether he will seek a fourth term.
After a brief speech announcing her candidacy, Ms. Ridgeway confronted several issues during a lengthy question-and-answer session, ranging from her views on taxes to her differences with Fowler.
"I do not believe that the members of this county can sustain further taxes. I can guarantee you that I will not (vote to) raise taxes," she said, indicating she would rather let voters decide whether to approve bonds instead.
Ms. Ridgeway said she opposed a tax hike because many citizens are living on retirement checks, or struggling economically. She said the county did not need to financially "strain" persons working 60 to 80 hours weekly, and pledged to "look at" lowering taxes.
Concerning the county budget, she said it had "a lot of issues" and that "one of the major issues I've heard" is that when people go to county offices, they can't get anything done.
For example, she said, her husband went three or four times to a Justice of the Peace office to pay a traffic ticket, but never found it open. In addition, she said, it took a friend of hers three days to get a county employee to call him back about a demolition permit.
She also said the county should neither increase or decrease its payroll until looking at the budget "as it stands," and that research should be done on what caused the nearly $1 million projected shortfall which surfaced earlier this year.
"I don't believe I am aware of how bad it is," nor is the public, Ms. Ridgeway said.
She praised what she termed corrections in the budget which the County Commissioners Court has made, but declared they are "not enough to move forward.
"I believe in living within your means. I believe this county has not, historically," she said. "I'm still unsure why Judge Fowler took out a loan (for the county some time ago)."
She also said she wondered why, before the current court members took office, there had "historically" been no open bid process on mineral interests on Upshur County-owned "school land" in Baylor and Throckmorton Counties. (Certain revenue from that acreage is distributed among school districts lying whollye or partly in Upshur County.)
She said she would suggest the schools hire a landman to establish what property the county owns in the Baylor/Throckmorton area.
Asked about the controversial issue of county employees' retirement benefits, Ms. Ridgeway said she hadn't reviewed that "in its entirety." In addition, some information for indvidual workers is "privileged" by law, so "I can't really comment whether it (the benefit level) is exorbitant" or disproportionally high compared to other counties, she said.
On another topic, responding to a question from Pct. 1 Constable Gene Dolle, the candidate said she wouldn't favor reducing the number of Constables and Justices of the Peace in the county, because Upshur is approaching 50,000 population and the county's geographic size is "huge."
(Proposed legislation to let counties of Upshur's size vote on whether to reduce the number of JPs and Constables recently died in a committee in the Texas House, but Dolle said the issue isn't completely dead.)
On another matter, Ms. Ridgeway said she would vote on all issues before the court. Fowler rarely votes on issues except to break ties.
"Not voting is a choice Judge Fowler has made. I have no intention of making that choice," she said, adding she didn't plan "to avoid controversy."
Asked about her other differences with Fowler, she said "one of my major issues" is "communication, transparency and keeping the county government working together instead of as a divided unit."
Asked how she could improve relations between Sheriff Anthony Betterton and Commissioners, several of whom have complained privately and/or publicly about Betterton, she said she could "hold people accountable for what they are supposed to do" and that "accountability can be dealt with in budgets."
She said the current four commissioners—Cole Hefner, Frank Berka, Mike Spencer and Paula Gentry—"have all worked very hard to try to hold people accountable."
Ms. Ridgeway also addressed what her reply would be to anyone who complained that she hasn't lived in the county long enough since she moved here only last February from the Houston area.
"I thoroughly expect that people will say that," Ms. Ridgeway stated. But, she said, she believed it was good to have "young folks that are willing to serve" and "make some changes."
During her brief address announcing her candidacy, she had said she and her husband moved to Upshur County "because we wanted a better life" for their two young sons. She said she and Mays wanted the boys to know "morality," and she added that "Houston's a whole other ball game" from Upshur County.
She noted that both her sons were born while she was both operating a business and atttending the South Texas School of Law in Houston, where she graduated in the upper portion of her class. She is actively involved in practicing civil law.
On other issues, the candidate said:
• The county needs to look at potential grants for infrastructure and law enforcement.
• She would, unlike Fowler, favor holding Commissioners Court meetings during evening hours. (The court now meets normally at 9 a.m.) Ms. Ridgeway said she favored it because many people work or attend school in the daytime.
• During a protracted discussion about messy yards and stray animals, the candidate said nuisance and abatement laws are "a big deal." and that "when it looks like a methamphetamine dealer lives next door, it's got to be cleaned up."


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2013 Nissan Leaf: New Car Review
Pros: Never uses a drop of gas; longer range than last year; available luxury equipment; drives just like a normal car
Cons: Even at its peak, range is only 100 miles; long-term reliability is uncertain; performance may leave something to be desired
What's New: The 2013 Nissan Leaf is substantially updated for the new model year. The biggest changes are a new base model and a larger on-board charger. Other revisions include more cargo room and new features, such as leather seats and 17-inch alloy wheels.
The Nissan Leaf went on sale in late 2010 as a 2011 model. Billed by Nissan as the world's first mass-produced electric car, the Leaf's arrival generated major fanfare in the automotive industry. But it wasn't just car enthusiasts who anticipated the fully electric hatchback. The Leaf also scored big points with technophiles and drivers looking to cut down their environmental impact. And it found a following among those who just wanted to escape costly fuel bills.
But it's rare that a car is perfect when it first goes on sale -- and the Leaf was no exception. While the EV's vocal owners were largely happy with their new car, many had suggestions for Nissan about how it could be improved. Although many automakers would wait for an all-new model to make changes, Nissan took a different approach. The company listened to its customers and rolled out a heavily revised Leaf for the 2013 model year.
The biggest change is a new 6.6-kW on-board charger that lets the Leaf recharge in half the time it took the 2012 model to recharge. There's also a new entry-level S model at a lower price. New features for 2013 include leather seats and 17-in alloy wheels. The charge port can be opened with the key fob. And a new B mode increases regenerative braking as the Leaf slows down. In short, the Leaf may look the same as last year's model, but it includes many changes under the skin.
Comfort & Utility
The front-wheel-drive, 5-door Nissan Leaf now comes in three trim levels: S, SV and SL.
The base-level Leaf is the newly available S. Added for 2013, the Leaf S starts at around $29,700 with shipping. It includes Nissan's Intelligent Key system, which allows drivers to open the doors and start the car without removing the key from a pocket or a purse. It also includes heated front and rear seats, Bluetooth, split-folding rear seats, a CD player with USB and auxiliary connection and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel. Optional on the Leaf S -- and standard on the other trim levels -- is the new 6.6-kW charger that speeds up charge times.
The mid-level Leaf, the SV, is last year's base model. Nissan lowered the SV's price by $3,380 for 2013, making the base price around $32,700 with shipping. In addition to including all the features from the Leaf S, the Leaf SV adds a navigation system, the new 6.6-lW charger, 16-in alloy wheels and Nissan's CARWINGS system. This system lets drivers use a smartphone to check on their battery charge remotely, or even activate the Leaf's climate control system. SV models also add audio controls to the steering wheel and Pandora radio capability.
The top-end Leaf is the SL trim, which starts around $35,700 -- a $2,410 reduction from last year. But the Leaf SL still offers luxury car-like equipment, including leather seats, 17-in alloy wheels and automatic LED headlights. It also includes a quick-charge port that lets drivers plug into high-speed chargers.
The Leaf's pricing is always quoted without tax incentives, but with such incentives, the Leaf can look far more enticing to most shoppers. The federal government, for example, offers a $7,500 income tax break on Leaf and many competing EV models. And many states offer further tax incentives, as well.
The Leaf's interior is inviting, especially for a compact car. Virtually all the materials are top-notch, though the occasional piece looks and feels like cheap plastic. That's not true of the Leaf SL's leather seats, which rival top-line automakers for comfort and quality. They even include visible stitching in a contrasting color.
In terms of interior styling, the Leaf isn't as revolutionary as its powertrain. The steering wheel is largely unchanged from previous Nissan models. The same is true of the dashboard, climate controls and air vents. That's a good thing for most shoppers, as it means the Leaf will be easy to use in spite of its high-tech motor. The only uncommon features include the Leaf's fully electronic gauge cluster and its shift lever, which is easy to operate once drivers get used to it.
Despite the Leaf's small appearance, interior room is ample, both front and back. Yes, the rear seats can be slightly cramped, but they're far better than backseats in many similarly sized compact cars. Unfortunately, the Leaf's large interior doesn't include its cargo area. While it's not small, the Leaf's rear space certainly concedes some room to the car's batteries. At just 24 cu ft with the seats down, the Leaf offers half the cargo room of Nissan's subcompact Versa hatchback.
From its powertrain to its infotainment system, the Leaf is packed with technology. The most important new tech feature is the car's on-board charger. It's twice the size of last year's charger, which means charge times with a 240-volt charger are twice as fast. While it took six hours to add 75 miles of range last year, it only takes three hours for the 2013 model. The 6.6-kW charger is standard in SV and SL models, and optional in the Leaf S.
The Leaf also adds a new B mode to its transmission for 2013. Also used on the Toyota Prius, B stands for Brake or Braking. Drivers can select the mode to improve the Leaf's regenerative braking. They might feel the car slow down more than usual when they let off the gas, but that's a good thing. It means the Leaf is transferring energy back to its batteries to improve its range. The 2013 Leaf also boasts a more efficient climate control system that won't wear the batteries down as quickly.
Nissan's CARWINGS system is also impressive. Not only does it let drivers use a smartphone to check the Leaf's charge status and turn on the climate control, it also works with the navigation system to scan for the closest public charger. That's a big deal for drivers experiencing range anxiety, which is the fear of running out of juice on the road.
Performance and Fuel Economy
All Nissan Leaf models are front-wheel drive. Regardless of trim level, the Leaf is rated at 107 horsepower and uses a single-speed automatic transmission.
From a performance standpoint, drivers used to sporty cars will clamor for more. Because the Leaf uses an electric motor, its full 187 lb-ft of torque is available at any speed. But while that makes the Leaf feel quick from a stop, it doesn't translate to impressive passing speed. Still, drivers who have spent time in economy cars won't notice much difference from a Honda Fit or Nissan Versa.
Of course, the Leaf trades performance for efficiency. While it's officially rated at 130 miles per gallon "equivalent" in the city and 102 mpge on the highway, the Leaf never actually uses any fuel. Instead, it offers a fully electric range of up to 100 miles -- though that number can vary substantially based on driving style. In the city, the Leaf is far more efficient, thanks to its regenerative braking. That means energy is transferred back to the batteries as the Leaf slows down. On the highway, where drivers don't brake as much, the Leaf is less efficient.
Our test of the 2013 Leaf involved both city and highway driving. Surprisingly, the battery charge, which is now displayed in the gauge cluster, was just below 50 percent after 50 miles of mixed driving. The test even included constant use of the Leaf's climate control and stereo. Of course, the battery capacity will deplete over time. But in its fully charged state, the 2013 Leaf seems capable of reaching nearly 100 miles on a single charge -- though, due to range anxiety, many drivers will never take it that far.
All 2013 Nissan Leaf models include dual front airbags, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. The Leaf also has standard anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control and a tire pressure monitor.
The Leaf has performed well in government tests. The hatchback earned an overall 5-star rating in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests, which measure front impact, side impact and rollover protection. The Leaf also received the Top Safety Pick from the independent Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS rates cars based on front, side and rear crash tests, as well as on rollover protection.
Driving Impressions
For all the new technology in the Leaf, it certainly operates just like a normal car. That's high praise for Nissan, since the Leaf isn't meant to confuse drivers with gadgetry and high-tech equipment. While it can be a little slow, highway merging is acceptable, as is passing. The seats are comfortable, and the driving position is good. Visibility is great, especially with the redesigned rear headrests. The ride is supple, and while steering is light, it provides adequate feedback to the driver. The only major difference between the Leaf and a gas-powered car comes during acceleration, when the Leaf doesn't make a sound.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevrolet Volt: The plug-in hybrid Volt is among the Leaf's biggest competitors. Although it isn't fully electric, the Volt can be operated in electric mode for around 30 miles before its gas engine kicks in.
Ford Focus Electric: The Focus Electric is among the only other fully electric cars on the market. Based on the Ford Focus hatchback, the Focus Electric has a similar range as the Leaf -- though its $40,000 base price is much higher.
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid: The recently released Prius Plug-In operates much like the Volt. While the Prius Plug-In is priced higher than the Leaf, it offers more room and -- with its range-extending gasoline engine -- more range.
AutoTrader Recommends
Before drivers consider a Leaf, they should decide whether it fits their lifestyle. Many car owners need to travel more than 100 miles at a time, and others don't have access to a charging station. Some will want more performance. But if the Leaf fits into your lifestyle, it's hard to ignore the major savings that comes with driving a car that doesn't require fuel. That's especially true with the Leaf's low lease rates and available federal tax credits. For drivers who do choose a Leaf, we recommend a mid-level SV model, as it has all the luxury you'll need, plus the new 6.6-kW on-board charger.


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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Same Bait, Different Hook
Turns out my real interest lay in the tension between these characters, and when their attraction seemed to take a backseat, so did my attention. I still like the show, but it no longer hooks me.
Sometimes what one person loves in a story is completely different than what someone else loves. Same story, different draws.
This is why it's so important that we have more than one hook in our books. Every plot has more going on than just action, or just romance. My husband's favorite movie is Braveheart. He loves the action. That's his hook. Mine is the lost love, but also the new love with the queen.
What is your fave book of all time? Why? What is it about that story that hooks you? Do you have more than one hook in your WIP?
39 comments:
- Sherrinda Ketchersid said...
That's why I love Castle so much!!! The romantic tension between Castle and Beckett is awesome. I loved that with Bones too, but now that they are together this season, I really don't care about it at all. It's romance all the way for me. ;)
- January 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- Sandra Orchard said...
Hmm, good food for thought, Jessica!
- January 18, 2012 at 8:07 AM
- Wendy Paine Miller said...
Check out that there book to the right! :D
Probably I'd have to go w/ Peace Like a River. Symbolism. Strong plot. Rich characters. Excellent descriptions. They all hooked me.
~ Wendy
- January 18, 2012 at 8:41 AM
- Terri Tiffany said...
I've watched the last few NCIS shows and they ARE heating the tension up between them--her boyfriend got arrested and Tony is making some moves:))
- January 18, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- Stina Lindenblatt said...
This is why I love books that have romance as a subplot. This way you have a least two hooks. :D
- January 18, 2012 at 8:55 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Oooh, Sherrinda!!! I'm on season one of Bones...so I'm glad to know they hook up, but it takes awhile, huh? lol
Thanks Sandra. Not as good as chocolate though. lol
Wendy, I think I've heard of that one.
Oooh, really!!!!????!!!! Yay, it's about time! I'd heard rumors of her and Gibbs, which was just yuck. lol But then he was more of a father figure...I digress. Thanks for the info!
Good point, Stina. ;-)
- January 18, 2012 at 9:18 AM
- Julie Jarnagin said...
Lots to think about! I would say the love story is always the biggest hook in my stories, but this latest book also has a setting and a subplot that could be hooks for some people.
- January 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM
- Linda Kage said...
Oh, Jessica, you're a genius! Different hooks is a brilliant idea. I'm going to have to keep that in mind when I next write.
- January 18, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- Lindsay Harrel said...
Really nice point. We need several lines of tension going at once. It can definitely be difficult to weave that thread!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:07 AM
- Jessica R. Patch said...
I don't know about all time, but recently I read A Bride Most Begrudging and the romantic tension was off the chart! That's my hook too!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- Loree Huebner said...
Great thoughts here. I agree, there are several hooks to a great book.
- January 18, 2012 at 10:36 AM
- Beth K. Vogt said...
This is a good, good question, Jessica. I think this is why we need subplots in our stories. And I think it's why we walk away from some TV shows. Once the romantic question is answered: Will they fall in love or not (although in today's culture it's been turned into "Will they sleep together or not?") people tune out or turn the TV off.
- January 18, 2012 at 10:38 AM
- Brandi said...
Yep, that hook is killer. I'm with you on NCIS. I kinda lost interest, but I'm sure Tony and Ziva will get together in the final season so many years from now :-)
I really couldn't tell you what my favorite book is. There are so many. However, I do enjoy stories that have an aching, almost insurmountable obstacle on the road to finding peace and love. Of course, some edgy humor never hurts to lighten things up!
- January 18, 2012 at 1:13 PM
- Sarah Forgrave said...
Oh wow, what a great point, Jessica! I never thought of it like that. (Just noticed your book in the sidebar, btw. So beautiful! :))
- January 18, 2012 at 2:22 PM
- Melissa Jagears said...
That's why I love the movie Gladiator. Yeah, the wife is dead at the beginning, but it's still romantic, if you took that out, I'd not be as interested.
- January 18, 2012 at 3:53 PM
- Stacy Henrie said...
Great post! I hadn't thought of needing more than one hook in a book, but it's true. The movies both my husband and I like typically have the action for him and the romance for me. :)
- January 18, 2012 at 4:09 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Julie, yep, I think that will definitely help. Not everyone is attracted to the love story, you know?
Hahaaa! LOL Linda, my ego just grew ten times its normal size.
Lindsay, totally agree about the difficulty.
- January 18, 2012 at 4:50 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Jessica, it's been so long since I read that story but I keep it on my shelf because I remember loving it. :-)
Thanks for popping by, Loree!
Excellent point, Beth!
- January 18, 2012 at 4:51 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Hi Brandi, I'm hard pressed to choose a fave book too. :-)
Thanks Sarah! I couldn't resist putting it there. *grin*
Melissa, that's my husband's other fave movie. :-)
- January 18, 2012 at 5:04 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
LOL Stacy, same in my house!
- January 18, 2012 at 5:05 PM
- Patti said...
My favorite book had town scandal, plus a romance and writer stuff. It was great.
- January 18, 2012 at 5:06 PM
I'll have to think about my 'hooks." Good food for thought! Interestingly, my favourite books have relational issues but not neccessarily of the romantic kind. Although I do like to read a good romance!
- January 18, 2012 at 5:19 PM
- Cindy R. Wilson said...
Cool post! That's definitely a unique way of looking at a story. I guess, though I didn't quite think of it in the way you explained, that's why I'm excited to be writing romantic comedy now. I can appeal to readers with humor as well as the romance and that's fun!
I'm like you, hooked by the tension between the characters. That's why I'm not as big a fan of books that are more plot driven. It's fun to get lost in a great storyline, but for me, it's WAY more fun to get lost in a romance :)
- January 18, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Thanks for the "something new" I learned today. You're right a book does have to have more than one hook!!
- January 19, 2012 at 1:35 PM
- Susan J. Reinhardt said...
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is my fave. I can't say enough good things about it. It's destined to be a classic.
- January 19, 2012 at 9:39 PM
- Angie Muresan said...
Much to think about. I like stories and shows where the characters hook up, and there's a feeling of happily ever after.
My favorite book of all time? Hmmmm... I have so many that I like, but I'd say, probably Jane Eyre.
- January 20, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- Nancy said...
I'm going to bore you again by saying that my favorite book is Jane Eyre. There's just nothing like it. This time, I skipped everything except the romance between the characters. The hook for me is the intense love each one has for the inner spirit of the other. It has a strong redemption theme. I also just read a more recent book of the same period. It had redemption almost as the main plot. Love that.
- January 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM
- Anita Grace Howard said...
Hey there, BQE. ;) This is an excellent post. As you know, my fave book is Jane Eyre (like Nancy above--yay!!).
I love it for the beautiful writing, the romance, and the mystery. It's a beautiful book with so many different hooks, I just can't resist it. Kind of like a Godiva truffle ... :)
- January 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM
- Deb Shucka said...
That's exactly why I'm loving Bones so much right now. This is an interesting and thought-provoking piece - a new way to think about hooks.
I love your book cover!
- January 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM
- wheatgerm said...
hmm great
- January 21, 2012 at 11:36 PM
- Jennifer Shirk said...
I have been watching the BBC version of Robin Hood recently. Same old story but man, the romantic triangle they've written into this show is fantastic!
- January 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM
- Melanie N. Brasher said...
Wow, congrats on your book! It looks great. How exciting.
And great point about hooks! I think two of my all time favorites is Anne of Green Gables & The Kite Runner.
- January 23, 2012 at 2:41 PM
- Katie Ganshert said...
Just one?? I don't know if I can do it!! Can I pick a trilogy? If I can pick a trilogy, then I'd have to go with Mark of the Lion by Francine Rivers. I fell in love with Marcus and I wanted to be Hadassah.
- January 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
You just made me smile. I TOTALLY fell in love with Marcus. LOL
Melanie, I love, love Anne of Green Gables!! I'm staying away from Kite Runner though because I don't want to cry, even though I've heard it's an excellent book.
Oooh, Jennifer, I've always loved Robin Hood but have never seen the BBC one. Sounds very interesting!
- January 23, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
LOL Patti,
That does sound great. :-)
That's why different hooks work great, Lynn. I read a Macomber once that had romance but there was also a strong relational thread having to do with the heroine's relationship with her mother. It was really good.
Cindy, so true!
- January 23, 2012 at 8:56 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Thanks for popping by, Traci. :-)
Me too Susan!!
Angie, Nancy and Anita...LOL! Glad you all love Jane Eyre so much. :-) I think it's about time for me to do a reread.
Deb, you know what's funny? I just started watching the 1st season of Bones and am REALLY enjoying it.
Wheatgerm, thanks. ;-)
- January 23, 2012 at 8:58 PM
- Angie Ledbetter said...
My two fav books are To Kill a Mockingbird for its literary brilliance and several tightly woven threads. And Kathryn Magendie's Sweetie. Lots in common between these two unforgettable books. :)
- January 23, 2012 at 10:54 PM
- Cathy said...
Hi, I have just awarded you the "The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award!" Check my blog out for details...
But don't feel pressured to participate. I was just happy to share your blog with others. :)
- January 24, 2012 at 7:19 PM
- Jessica Nelson said...
Angie, I'd like to read Sweetie. It's on my 2 buy list.
Hi Cathy! Thank you so much for letting me know. I'm heading over...
- January 31, 2012 at 10:32 PM


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Featured Ingredient: Kohlrabi
With a bulbous base adorned by multi-directional offshoots, kohlrabi may look otherworldly, but it is very much a delicious vegetable. Of the same ilk as cabbage, whimsical kohlrabi has a similar flavour with a crisp texture. Not to mention more than a days worth of vitamin C in a mere cup. Acting as an antioxidant, vitamin C helps reduce the damage free radicals inflict on our cells.
When it comes to kohlrabi, bigger is not always better as smaller bulbs tend to be sweeter and more tender. Light green and purple kohlrabi are available at this time of year at markets and some grocers, but I find there is no significant taste difference.
Once peeled, kohlrabi can be shredded into any number of summer salads or sliced and served with your favourite dip. The edible, highly-nutritious leaves taste like a combo of collard greens and kale and are best sautéed with sesame oil and garlic. Kohlrabi also freezes well – just chop, blanch and freeze.
This recipe is a play on classic zucchini pancakes usually cooked in a skillet. Recently, I pulled up a bunch of carrots from out community garden so I decided to include them as well for some nice colour contrast.
Once you get all the shredding done with a box grater or whatever tool you may have in the kitchen for this function, this recipe is really simple. The yogurt sauce adds some nice tang. The cakes would probably be very good with applesauce as well.
The silicon muffin cups are awesome with a recipe like this. All I had to do was bend and pop them out – no greasing required.
Kholrabi Cakes with Yogurt Citrus Sauce
1 medium kohlrabi, generously peeled and shredded
1 medium zucchini, peeled and shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup flour
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
Yogurt Sauce:
½ cup plain yogurt
Juice of ½ medium orange
Juice of ½ lime
1 tsp honey
Place kohlrabi, zucchini and carrot in colander.
Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place a small plate atop veggies and weigh it down with something fairly heavy. Let stand about 30 minutes to drain. Place grated veggies on a couple pieces of paper towel and top with two more pieces of paper towel. Press down to soak up more of the water.
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine grated vegetables, cheese, flour, rosemary, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well until all the flour is moistened. Divide mixture among 8 well greased or paper lined muffin tins.
Cook for 20 minutes or until set, being careful not to burn the tops. Let rest 5 minutes before unmolding.
As they cook, combine yogurt, orange juice, lime juice and honey in a small bowl. Top kohlrabi cakes with yogurt sauce.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 16, 2013) – After capturing a lead late in the first half that they held onto into halftime with a 34-33 advantage, the Lady Bucs could not find the bottom of the net in the second period as they dropped a 67-58 decision to Mercer on Saturday afternoon inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletics Center.
With the loss, ETSU drops to 6-15 overall and 4-10 in Atlantic Sun play, while Mercer improves to 17-7 overall and 11-2 in league action.
"A very disappointing second half," ETSU head coach Karen Kemp said. "I thought we came out with a lot of energy to start the game and in the second half we had a letdown. Mercer is a really good basketball team. For the most part, I am proud of the effort that my team gave and we definitely miss Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) on the floor because she is a big part of our offense and our defense."
The cold shooting for the Lady Bucs continued to open the half, going nearly three minutes without their first made field goal. Mercer capitalized on ETSU's inefficiency from the field and accumulated a 13-8 advantage with 12:22 remaining in the period. The Blue and Gold responded with an 11-5 run from the 12:22 to 7:07 marks to take a one-point lead. The Lady Bucs even increased their lead to as many as five with a Serena Clark (Tucker, Ga.) jumper with 3:05 remaining in the stanza. A 5-1 Bears run over the final three minutes of the half closed the ETSU lead to 34-33 at the break.
After it appeared the Lady Bucs had found their groove on the offensive end in the opening period, the Lady Bucs went dead cold in the second half. The Blue and Gold shot only 19 percent and made only six field goals the entire stanza (6-of-31). With ETSU struggling to find the bottom of the net, Mercer went on a 19-5 run during the first half of the second period and took control of the game with a 52-39 lead. Over the next 10 minutes, the Blue and Gold continued to struggle and saw MU increase their lead to as many as 17 with 7:28 left. Cutting the deficit to nine in the final seconds was the closest the Lady Bucs would get, falling 67-58.
MU's Kendra Grant once again battered ETSU with 23 points, including 5-of-8 from three-point range, and was accompanied by another 20-point scorer with Precious Bridges posting an even 20 points. Meanwhile, the Lady Bucs got a team-high 12 points from Brianna McQueen (Jonesboro, Ga.), while Tiana Burley (Camilla, Ga.) added 11 points and five rebounds. Cara Bowling (Elizabethton, Tenn.) also contributed 10 points and six rebounds.
MU shot a reasonable 44 percent from the field, as well as a solid 46 percent from three. The Bears only got to the free throw line 11 times but converted on seven of them. Mercer was also able to get out on the fast break and secure 10 points compared to six for ETSU.
Meanwhile, the Lady Bucs' lowly second half shooting pushed their game average down to 33 percent. ETSU attempted only seven three-pointers, cashing in on three of them, and shot 79 percent from the charity stripe. The Blue and Gold again outrebounded their opponent, 42-35, and totaled 15 second chance points off of 15 offensive rebounds. The Lady Bucs also held edges in points in the paint (22-16) and bench points (23-17). ETSU's 15 turnovers again proved to be too many to steal a win against a team in the upper echelon of the Atlantic Sun standings.
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My father has the strictest morning routine I have ever seen. He wakes up at 6:30 AM, goes for a 45-minute walk, takes a shower, eats his breakfast and he's on his way to work at 8:00 AM sharp. This has been his routine for as long as I can remember. Stricter than his morning routine is the list of things he eats at breakfast. A slice ...


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For those of you who haven't yet grown the curiosity to look it up, I felt I should explain the meaning of my blog's title, Deliciae.
It is a Latin noun for what we would call a "delight" or "pleasure", sometimes even "darling" or "sweetheart". Some may even recognize its similarity to "delicious" or "delicate".
All of these words encompass what I've wanted this blog to project: life's little, delicate, and beautiful things.
While listening to an old favorite band, Atreyu, I remembered a quote I had come across and saved long ago, spoken by the vocalist, Alexander Varkatzas. It reads as so:
"I was driving to a friend's house, kind of daydreaming and the sky was this gorgeous shade of pink.
I just couldn't take my eyes off it, it felt like I really forgot to breathe, and forgot about life in all its obsessive materialism for just a few seconds.
When I snapped out of it, I almost rammed into the car in front of me.It just made me think of how many perfect sunsets we miss at work or school or how many beautiful starry nights are spent on the Internet or in front of a TV.
We do all these materialistic things and we seem to neglect that each sunset is totally different than the last or the next and that the wind will never blow exactly the same way. It's always 9-5, better do this, do that, deadlines, excess, bullshit that just isn't that important.
Now, I am as guilty as the rest, but for a few blissful seconds it was remarkably clear."
(Alexander Varkatzas)
As an avid stargazer, his mention of beautiful starry nights we may have missed sitting on the Internet struck a sad chord within me. Have you gazed up there lately? On a quiet, dark night, it gives you a feeling like no other.
Unfortunately, I never really hear my cohorts speak of delicate, and beautiful night skies; constellations have lost their meaning and origin, and a lot of us are too occupied to look up and feel the intensity of colors in a morning sky – something little, yes, but so powerful.
In the ebb and flow of the work week and the strong influence of technology, I too forget at times.
I've spent, or I should say, wasted an unbelievable amount of time on the internet, social media websites and the vapid, mind numbing games and applications that come with them (read: Facebook). But that was before I decided to overhaul the way I use my "life" time. Before this overhaul, I naively surrounded myself with quotes I never truly followed such as Jane Austen's:
"Teach us, that we may feel the importance of every day, of every hour, as it passes."
And I would have tear-outs of old articles such as this one from a Newsweek edition in 2008 entitled, "What Old Age Taught Me" in which 91-year-old actor and film producer, Kirk Douglas, says he truly believes "the best is yet to be." However, I never gave it a glance or any more thought like I once had.
Now I try to take these once cherished items back to heart. I realized that, after wasting two days of my vacation browsing Facebook, watching "Lost" on Netflix, and checking my email ten times a day, I had to do something different with my precious time.
I didn't want to get sucked into the "what's his status now? …and now? And now?" addiction, so I stopped visiting Facebook for a whole two weeks.
It was difficult at first, but now I don't feel the need to look at pictures of an acquaintance's dad's birthday party in a different state or check the status of all 300 some-odd friends I added. (And, let me tell you, it is nice!)
I care to read some of these things, but my mind can only store so much information on others before becoming too cluttered, and whatever Timmy, Janice, and Emily ate for breakfast is not really something I'd care to store in my already crowded memory shelf.
Unless I want to contact and keep up with a few close friends or get in touch with new ones, I try to avoid Facebook altogether. It's a little scary to think that I was once yearning for this useless information. I was addicted, as many people still are.
My brain is no longer the attention-deficit mess that it used to be. Cutting off Facebook time and other mindless internet browsing has done wonders. I have time (that I never knew I had) to pursue more productive endeavors, and take a breather outside and watch the sun go down. I am so grateful for it.
Of course, I do believe technology has helped us tremendously in being ever-so-convenient. It even helps us spread the appreciation for beautiful sunsets and the little things. There is such a thing as too much, however.
The planet has never been more interconnected, and yet, could technology be taking away from our relationships and our lives?
What do you think, readers?
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I don't like messes. In fact, I try to avoid them whenever possible … of course, that doesn't mean that I don't make them. I make lots of messes; I just try to tidy them away as quickly as possible.
This often happens with my knitting. A project doesn't work out, something goes spectacularly awry … and I attempt to pretend it never happened. At least, not on the blog. I don't share the messes.
But the other day, something happened: I let all the mess out, without really meaning to — all the ragged edges, all the whining and complaining and self-pity, all the sloppy pieces that didn't fit — and it felt really good. It's out now. And I thought, why not do the same with my knitting. After all, there is plenty of mess to be had there.
Exhibit one:
Oh, selbu two. It was just not working out: too uneven, too loose, too not right. It's a gift after all, and I don't want to saddle someone with a subpar selbu. So back to the drawing board, time to be an adult and admit that I need to knit a guage swatch and possibly buy the appropriately sized 16″ circular.
The yarn is so pretty and I do not want to cringe every time my friend decides to wear the hat …
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Twenty ten. This started life as the Golden Wheat cardigan, which was knitting up just dandy … until I decided that I didn't necessarily want another swinging cardigan; instead, I wanted something that could cinch a bit in the middle. Because if it doesn't cinch a bit, well, I then towards the rectangular.
So I thought: twenty ten! Perfect. I'll knit it up with less ease — as seen on Ravelry –, add three-quarter length sleeves, and voilà! cinchy cardigan. I'm still cautiously optimistic, with reservations about my choice of yarn: ístex létt-lopi. It's wonderfully sheepy and has a lovely sheen to it, but I'm concerned that the gauge just might be a bit too loose. It's a quandry: continue and see what happens? or start over and hope for the best on smaller needles?
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A branded kiosk is now up and running in Toronto's Union Station
Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp., Visit Buffalo Niagara and Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism are partnering with http://www.TripCentral.ca to participate in a Canadian consumer based marketing and sales program now through March 31.
The overall program is being conducted and managed by TripCentral.ca, one of Canada's largest and most established Internet drive vacation distributors. Accommodations and attractions from all three counties are participating in the "Vacation Station," a live branded kiosk in Toronto's Union Station (the main transportation hub in the region and busiest building in Canada).
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11th Group B-24 crews flying Midway to Wake. The B-24 "Cabin in the Sky" went down July 24, 1943 on a mission from Midway to Wake Island. The flight was pursued by Zeros as they moved off of Wake. One Zero went out of control and passed by this aircraft and collided with the B-24's tail. The left rudder and elevator were knocked off in the collision, and the Liberator fell to crash in the ocean.
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Destination: Midway Island – (updated in ink)Wake
Mission: Combat
Date: 07/24/43 Time: 1130 GCT
Location: 80 miles from Wake Island
Aircraft: B-24D Serial Number: 42-40676
Ship Number: 676
Eye witness report in another B-24 in the formation: "Ship number 676 was flying number four position in the formation of five ships. We were flying lead ship and immediately after turning off target, we were attacked by approximately twenty-five Zeros. During the course of attack of 676 and for reasons unknown, crashed into the left rudder and vertical stabilizer of 676. 676 then spiraled to the left until it exploded on impact with the water. No personal were seen to leave the ship. Tracers from the waist gun were observed until the ship hit the water. "1st Lt Air Corps


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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Are Canadians really taxed higher than Americans in Korea? Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Are Canadians really taxed higher than Americans in Korea? Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Job-related Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message jack_danielsJoined: 01 Feb 2003 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 4:36 am Post subject: Are Canadians really taxed higher than Americans in Korea? My university (which will go unnamed) just pulled 2 million won out of my salary and said it was for a tax that all Canadians must pay in Korea. (Apparently this tax was supposed to have been paid the whole time I was here (1.5 years), but it wasn't and so they are taking it out now.) The Americans at the university were not taxed unless they had taught here over two years. The other Canadians here were taxed about half of what I got taxed. My Korean wife phoned the tax office and they said a law has been on the books since 1998 that Canadians have to pay 18% tax in Korea as soon as they start working in Korea. Americans have no pay no tax, he said, until they have worked two years in Korea. Maybe this law exists, I don't know. But I haven't heard of such a law being applied retroactively to people at other universities. Moreover, my tax is supposed to now be 18% from next month. This all sounds suspicious and our coordinator (who is Korean of course) just said it is an "administrative problem" common in Korea and something like this happened to him once so I have to live with it. No warning was given to me about the tax -- it was just taken from my paycheck suddenly. The other foreigners here got off easier than I did, so they aren't doing anything to rock the boat. Anyway, what I want to know is, is there really such a tax law for Canadians on the books? Is it being applied at all universities in Korea? Can they apply it retroactively without warning like they did to me? Or is my university just making this up and someone is lining their pockets or has a grievance against me? As I understand it, the standard tax is about 5%. This 18% thing was a shock and just cannot be true. If I am being ripped off, do I have any recourse? Or do I just have to take this shit? Thanks in advance. Back to top Stunted WookieJoined: 06 Feb 2003Location: Sound Studio Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 6:25 am Post subject: 5%..Where is the %? Hey Jack... Check that out agian...My wife called the tax office today too, a person making 2 million won a month should pay 40,670won a month tax. I read the national tax website: http://www.nts.go.kr/New_english/index.htm and it said If you are an alien resident for the entire year, you should file a final tax return in the same way as a Korean resident. (if your employer files for you you do not need to file...have your boss SHOW you the original form that verifies you have been taxed and payment was received from the tax office) There is a global base tax rate on 10mil-40mil of 0.9million won +18% of the amount exceding 10 million won. Maybe this is where they are getting the 18% from? Remember this is global tax, not just Korean tax.....You can also get a credit for any payments made or to be made to Canada...if you are doing that. Your employer has to provide you with your tax certificate, as when you leave all tax matters have to be settled. You could get a refund or have to pay more. The main # is 02-397-1592 to find out more info. The 18% could come from Pension and other add ons...but Pension you get back anyhow so its ok. But even after re-reading your and my post..I think you are getting ripped off. Back to top jack_danielsJoined: 01 Feb 2003 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 6:52 am Post subject: Still Not Clear Thanks for the reply. Maybe there is some kind of law on the books with this 18%, but I have been here nearly 7 years and no tax was suddenly applied retroactively like this before and I have never paid anywhere near 18% at the two other Korean universities I worked at before. The only law with 18% that I recall seeing was for short-term workers (C-4 visa), but even with such people employers have a way of getting around this law. Has anyone else out there suddenly been slapped with a retroactive tax that supposedly Canadians pay but Americans don't and then been told to expect 18% in deductions? I would have expected to have heard about it on this board before. Anyway, if this 18% tax goes into effect it sure won't be worthwhile for me to stay on in Korea. Money is the only reason I'm here. There's certainly little else redeeming about this place. Back to top IconsFanaticJoined: 19 Jan 2003 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 9:15 am Post subject: Procure Canadian non-resident status, and you're back to paying your 5% Korean tax. 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