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China Indoor Pollution More Toxic Than Outside
As China struggles with air pollution, some believe the air inside is just as bad. Louie Cheng president of PureLiving China, an indoor environmental consulting firm, talks about toxic pollutants, your home and what you can do to get rid of them.
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We're cooking now…
…well, we were last night. ;) We had Rany (Dasy's sister) and her husband, Seth, over for dinner last night. We are parked at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Cooking grates are provided, so I picked up some steaks and corn-on-the-cob at the local Food Lion. Between rains, I managed to get it all cooked on the grill. The corn was a touch under-done, but the steaks were excellent and definitely worth the effort. We look forward to many more. 😉
Switching topics here… we sold Dasy's car. We now have to go back to DC tomorrow in order to pick up the title (which I didn't realize she'd stored) and transfer it. It doesn't make much sense for us to completely uproot just to drive up to DC when we have to come back this way anyway. The cost of gas for the RV is a bit prohibitive as well. So, we just extended our stay at the park for another day and will drive the Jeep and Lexus up in the morning and I'll bring Dasy back in the Jeep. It's not exactly how I would have planned it if given the option, but I don't mind driving a couple hours in order to be rid of another vehicle… and Dasy's much happier about not having to drive to Florida.
No pictures this time… I just wanted to do a quick status update for everyone. Pictures will follow in a day or two on the full update.

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Honda Accord Brake Questions
I appreciate your perspective, and you are right about every car company making lemons...some with fewer, some with more. And I wholeheartedly agree that although some people will complain about everything, that Honda generally had a good track record. I've owned japanese cars all my driving career, and my family has had several Honda Accords, all with no problems (including a 91, and a 2006) - all have / were excellent.
My 09 Accord, however, is a different story. Honestly I don't care as much about the brake problem itself (although it does peeve me), I'm more upset that they won't admit any wrong doing, saying "well that's what it is" and after being SUED, offer a lame one time $150 - and you're on your own from there. Not a good way to build customer loyalty in my opinion. A family that has 3 Accords (still own 2 currently) - that will never purchase another one again. Multiply that by thousands of households in America (hopefully who are smart enough not to buy again after this experience) is quite a few "loyal" customers they will be losing out on.
I disagree with you on 1 point - brakes ARE a safety concern and should be recalled based upon that. If you can't depend on a reasonable amount of Brake wear/tear, then it's considered a safety issue. We're not talking about how quickly the floor mats wear out, or if the paint fades too quickly. No one dies if the paint fades. But if the brakes fail to engage properly, then we have a problem.0
If your brakes fail to stop the car, that would be a safety issue, IMO. I think you would hear a lot of warning signs (squealing/grinding sounds) before early pad wear would become a safety issue. Have your brakes failed to stop the car, or does the car have other problems? It seems to me you are ready to condemn Honda for having to pay $50 for new pads at 12k miles. Seems like a minor issue at this point. Maybe I don't know the whole story.0
accordguy0325 Posts: 169"""A family that has 3 Accords (still own 2 currently) - that will never purchase another one again. Multiply that by thousands of households in America (hopefully who are smart enough not to buy again after this experience) is quite a few "loyal" customers they will be losing out on"""
After having multiple Honda's with few problems to abandon the entire brand due to this is just plain silly.
Having personally owned 3 Accords (two with the brake problem - an 08 and 09) I have no problem buying Honda in the future, nor does my mother who is on her third Accord (08).
My father traded his problematic Ford Ranger for a 2009 Ridgeline and I just purchased 2011 CR-Z.
When you compare Honda to other brands with their respective problems, known issues, resale value and long term reliability records -
Honda is still your best choice and will continue to be a sales leader.0
smarty666 Posts: 1,503You do realize that when you pay more for that BMW, your paying more for those faulty sensors and electrical glitches they are known for
Point is, every auto manufacturer has quality or technical issues, no matter how expensive they are, and hence issues TSBs, recalls, etc to try and fix them. Some, won't step up though when there is a widespread issue though.
Just b/c your paying extra for that BMW or Infiniti, Audi, etc doesn't mean your not going to have a problem. I've seen recalls already posted for several 2010 and 2011 BMW models for sensors.0
I think I get plenty of value with my '06 Civic...one doesn't need to buy a German luxo car to get value...this is a subjective quality at the very least. We have 4 Asian models in our current stable and I think we get tremendous value with them...so I don't understand your BMW statement. If my Civic had these brake issues, I'd be pissed off also but each model in a company is different, so making a blanket statement wouldn't work for me.
My last Nissan had such a problem that once the warranty ended, the car was gone. But my kid bought one last year & it's been flawless to date. Great car & fun to drive. I gave Nissan another chance and things are fine!
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I think I get plenty of value with my '06 Civic...one doesn't need to buy a German luxo car to get value...this is a subjective quality at the very least. We have 4 Asian models in our current stable and I think we get tremendous value with them...so I don't understand your BMW statement. If my Civic had these brake issues, I'd be pissed off also but each model in a company is different, so making a blanket statement wouldn't work for me.
My last Nissan had such a problem that once the warranty ended, the car was gone. But my kid bought one last year & it's been flawless to date. Great car & fun to drive. I gave Nissan another chance and things are fine!
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thegraduate Posts: 9,731It sounds like your vehicle has already had certain costs associated with it.
Actually, no. I just paid $48 for a transmission fluid change 64k miles. Air filters (cabin filter and engine air filter), 20 bucks, @30k and 60k miles. I put tires on the car at 50k, high performance Bridgestones at $576 mounted and aligned. Oil changes cost $30 every 7k miles or so. That's it, honestly. Does BMW pay for tires?
My maintenance costs have amounted to less than $1,000 in 57 months and 64k miles. I think that's quite good.0
Same with my '06 Civic...1 set of tires, front brakes, 5 oil changes with the 1st 2 being free, an air filter & a set of wipers in the last four years...a pretty inexpensive deal for a great car! Will not hesitate to buy another Honda...very satisfied customer!
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Anyone have info regarding squeaky brakes on a 2010 accord coupe. My were making noises for a while before I went to the dealer who said I needed all new brakes and the rotors needed to be resurfaced. BTW the car had 8200 miles when the work was performed! I'm not hard on brakes and hope this doesn't occur again. Dealer stated that the brakes must have been defective.0
woody_onu Posts: 5Can you determine if it is front or rear brake noise? If not, try gently applying your emergency brake while driving (in a safe spot). If you hear no noise, it's probably a front brake issue. Otherwise, you should hear the noise when applying the emergency brake. If it's due to front brakes, there is a TSB out addressing this which should be covered by warranty (also addressed front brake judder). I had mine done at no cost to me. Not sure what exact work the TSB recommended. Mine (2009 Accord sedan- 4 cyl) started squealing at 3,000 miles. If it's rears, it's probably the premature wear issue, although 8200 miles sounds a little premature for that. I have 27000 miles on mine and still haven't had to replace the rears, although I probably will have to by 35 to 40K miles. Good luck.0
Thanks for the reply. Yes 8200 miles is awful low for new brakes and rotor cuts. It was front brakes only and dealer repaired for free. Hopefully if was just defective pads causing the problem and I hope it doesn't repeat.0
I have a relevant post over in the 2008 maintenance discussion thread. I've had LOTS of problems with the front brakes on my 08 4-cyl EX-L. Like yours, my problems started right at 8K when I first noticed that the rotors were warping. I had my first front brake job at 12k (machined rotors and work on th pads) and have had identical problems every 10-15k since. I now have 50k on my 08 Accord and it is due for it's 4th front-end brake job. Like you, I'm easy on my brakes, driving 80-85% level highway miles.
Before this most recent problem, I had all the work done at my dealership and they did everything under warranty. However, at 50k, they told me they can no longer do courtesy warranty work and so I called Honda of America. Just last week Honda agreed to help me out. They are going to pay for all new rotors and back brake pads (the back pads are replaced under the recall). I will pay for the front pads and they will cover all labor costs. Unfortunately, I had to be VERY persistent in order for them to agree to do this for me. Of course, all front pads and rotors have already been replaced once, so I have no doubt that this whole thing will happen again in 10-15k miles. At that point, it's either a new vehicle for me, or a totally new, after-market brake package.0
You could have callipers that are sticking (not completely releasing or not sliding on the pins). If so, the callipers will ruin any rotors you put on the car, aftermarket or oem. Since not all 08 Accords have front brake problems, I think you either have bad callipers, or your brakes are not being assembled correctly. Aftermarket rotors and pads may not solve your problem. Or maybe you are one of those people who likes to ride with your foot on the brake pedal.0
Nope... definitely not a brake rider Your point is good and it is something I have mentioned to the dealership's mechanics every time I've been in for new brakes! Brakes warp because of heat (but see the note below )...so SOMETHING is causing heat!!! Friction is the only source of that heat! Unfortunately, the mechanics have checked the calipers every time and have taken them apart, lubricated the works and re assembled everything. I can understand their frustration, it seems that there is nothing wrong...and yet those rotors warp every 10-15k.
I did have a very interesting conversation with a Honda mechanic after my 2nd brake job. He asked if I was rotating my tires every time I took the car in for an oil change. I said yes. (I drive almost all highway miles and so I go 8k between oil changes). He explained a theory he has: If the wheel bolts are not evenly torqued every time the tires are rotated, he thinks the act of braking might put sufficiently uneven torque on the brake parts to stress and warp things. Interesting........ Of course, his dealership has always been responsible for torquing those bolts! I'd ben interested to hear if anyone else has heard this theory and if it holds any water.0
jmillerjmiller Posts: 113It's recommended that you evenly torque lug nuts to avoid rotor warpage. Sadly the most I've seen shops go to lately are to use the torque extension bars on the air wrench, instead of the more accurate torque wrench for the final tightening.
Some vehicles seem to be very prone to warped rotors. I drove a co-workers company Chevy Uplander with less than 30k on it, and it shook like crazy on a moderate stop from high speed. On the other hand, I brake hard and often on a 2003 Astro AWD Cargo Van (due to transfers, this is the third one I've been a driver of), and haven't encountered a warped rotor issue (they are four wheel disc, believe it or not).
My 08 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan has a mild case, even though the dealer did the front brakes (pads and turn rotors) a few thousand miles ago for the same issue (gratis).
It just looks like the gen8 has some weak links in it - brakes, vcm vibes, and other design boo boos. About all one can do is ignore the issue unless its unsafe, fix fix fix, or trade. Could be the brakes are undersized for the amount of heat being generated due to the cars weight, or the factory rotors are too light to save weight and cost, therefore overheating. Note also that most modern car rotors can only be turned once or twice (some not even that) and be above the min thickness allowed.
I've had to get rid of more than one car due to issues the dealers couldn't fix. Two rain water leakers (one of which has a host of other ills), and one with an minor electrical issue the dealer was failing at fixing.0
This is undoubtedly an unfair question, but I'd love to know what you think of my Accord problems and whether you would get rid of my vehicle. Unlike your car, the rotors on my car have warped EVERY 10-15k miles! I fist noticed the problem when I had only 8k on the car! Right now, at 50500 miles, it has been 16k since my last brake job (which included brand new front rotors) and the shaking is getting severe, rather than simply minor or irritating. And, I'm not driving the damn car down hills or doing ANY hard braking. They just continue to warp!!!
With Honda's participation, I will replace all 4 rotors and all the pads next week. Frankly, I'm tempted to get the new brakes, find a new car I like and trade the damn thing in while the brakes are still in good shape! Between the brakes, mediocre handling, absolutely insufficient low-end torque, road noise and, most of all, the 1st-graderesque automatic transmission, I'd LOVE to get ride of this nice looking p.o.s.!0
jmillerjmiller Posts: 113Looked back at the earlier post - it indicates you have an 08 Accord EX-L with 50,500 miles. When you drive that kind of mileage, it's very hard to ignore things, as you get reminded every day. I am ignoring the shakes on mine at this time. Back in 1992 I bought a new Dodge Dakota extended cab, and traded it in 8mo/12k miles later - and got my first import car (93 Honda Accord EX 5sp, Rosewood Brown Metallic - first one was the best too).
So you've taken that big depreciation hit that happens on a new car, and are driving about double the 'average' yearly miles (i used to do that too before the company van).
If you intend to trade it, IMO now is the time. Once you get to around 60k miles it will get into the high mileage bracket and result in the dealer sending it to auction, instead of trying to retail it on the used car lot (could reduce the bargaining room on trade in).
Financially, it usually makes the most sense to keep and maintain the car until it is so old that it needs a very major repair equal to the book value, then scrap it for parts. Because you loose on the trade-in, and get hit with another new car's first year depreciation.
Personally, when I was driving that type of mileage, I traded every two years around the 50k mark. But that is due mostly to liking new cars, and luckily having a job that allows the luxury. Since getting a company van for commuting, I still am trading about every three years. My 08 Accord right now has about 21k at the two year/2mo mark.
SO check repair ratings and test ratings of what you might want to own. Check your wallet, budget, anyone else that puts money in the household till. Shop and see what kind of numbers you get, special finance offers, etc. Then factor in piece of mind and time spent at the dealership. Sometimes you get a good one, other times a lemon - i've had a few of each. And a few dealers inept at repairing anything that is not so obvious a blind person could see it.0
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budzinsk Posts: 1It seems like Honda's have brake issues inherently due to them being under engineered for the size vehicles they are built for. I have a 2010 Accord EXL, 4 door 4 Cyl, and the brake problems I have been having are unbelievable... At 12,000 miles the front rotors needed to be turned because of shimmy in the steering wheel. At 26,000 miles, the rear brakes were worn down to the wear strips and the front shimmy was back. The rear brakes I needed to pay for, but they paid for replacing the front rotors. Now the front brakes are shimmying again (car has 38,000 miles on it) and the dealer and Honda corporate will not cover it. For a car with 26,000 miles to need rear brakes is unbelievable. I had a 2000 accord with 182,000 miles on it and never needed the rear brakes done (they were drum brakes though). That same care had 2 sets of brake on it, that was it....
It is one thing for a car to have problems, they all do, but for the Honda to not stand behind it, that is poor. At least Kia has a 100,000 mile warranty and stands behind their cars... Honda has made some poor decisions recently, and it will catch up to them. We have been a Honda family for 22 years, and I am currently looking for a CUV and for the first time, it will not be a Honda. The Pilot has major brake issues also...
So I have a 2 year old car, that I can expect to replace the rotors every 12,000 miles... Crazy...0
nr8209 Posts: 1This is not a new issue. I have a 2003 Accord that gave horrible brake issues when new. It did settle down after rotors were replaced and discs twice before 12000 miles, but I have that familiar wobble on the steering right now at 77,000 miles again. My daughters LX2000 suffers the same issue - I thought it was the way we drove!!!0
BobL242 Posts: 29Has anyone had the brake problems with the 2011 or 2012 Accord? Thinking of trading in my current car and getting the Accord Sedan.Thanks in advance for any replies.0
Family member just got a 2012 accord recently (I drive an 09 accord). I drove it, and it seems to brake better than my 2009. But only time will tell as to how long the brakes will last.
It usually takes a year or 2 to find out.0
nzon Posts: 1I love my 2009 Accord V6....however the brake pads and rotors are definitely a problem. I had a 1995 Nissan Maxima which I drove 400,000 kms before I had to replace the rotors due to minimum tolerance. I never had to have them machined and they never warped. I averaged about 140,000 kms per set of rear pads and 80,000 kms for front pads same driver "me" with same type of driving and driving habits. Downshift coming down hills to avoid heating up etc. etc. With the Accord and 40,000 kms and rear pads were totally worn out so I installed a good quality set myself at a cost of around $30. The fact that the rear pads went first is very odd as the fronts still had 60% left on them. Then at 60,000 kms the front rotors are warped which I have driven till 99,000 kms which has irritated me to the point of dealing with it this week. Again great car but I am pricing out some high end performance rotors for the front and some good pads as I know if I take the rotors to honda and have them machined they are just going to warp again. As I am installing the rotors and pads myself the cost should be less than $300 so overall as the car as not so much as had a light bulb burn out I am still happy. However honda should own up and contact all owners to offer to upgrade pads and replace any warped rotors with better quality ones and last but not least re-balance the distribution of the braking power more to the front which I suspect is causing the premature wear on the back. I am not even going to bother going to honda dealer as they will say it is probably because of my driving habits that this has happened....but I know it's the materials and engineering of the braking system.....0
raforan Posts: 3Brake noise and Tarrytown, NY Honda refuses to check without charging. I would never buy a Honda again from tarrytown. Wost service and left me with no pick up ride on Friday. They sell cars then just don't care and want to charge you for waranty service on a new car! Promise to drop you off and then pick you up, and then at 4 PM say sorry find your own way to dealership. DO NOT BUY CARS FROM TARRYTOWN, NY HONDA!!!!0
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shoosy1 Posts: 1Hi Kirstie (re 2008 Accord)
just to advise that your readers will get absolutely NO help from Honda or it's dealers! Having had the rear pads renewed twice and the rotors turned twice we are now told that the whole rear end has to be replaced (rotors, calipers and pads, $900!!) Our vehicle goes to a workshop in a relatively small town and the mechanic tells us that 8 other Honda owners have the same problem! I have contacted Honda and of course they are not interested in helping out! We have been told to expect this problem to continue as there are no updated parts to rectify it. Any interested parties should contact me as I am planning a lawsuit!! NEVER again will I buy Honda!!0
mskiss1966 Posts: 1I just had my back brakes done on my 2010 Accord Coupe at 35,800 miles. The dealership said they were so bad that it was dangerous to be driving with them that way. I was told by several people that the brakes should last at least 60,000 miles. I am with you. I will not buy another Honda either. If you do get a lawsuit going let me know.0
marius3 Posts: 1My Honda Accord is 2009 from Japan.I can't tell now about my rear pads ,cause only few Kms done and still in good performance,but for 38,800 miles to be renew ..,i can't condemm Honda for that...Everage car has pads to be replaced at that normal 40,000 miles or less,the bad is when you mentioned that also the rear rotor has to be replaced,even in my Peguoet i replaced front discs after 60,000 kms....so the only complains about Honda Accord are the rear pads and the rotor discs....no carin the world is set to be Perfect!!!0
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mariejam Posts: 1I was just told I need new rear brakes on my 2010 Accord (purchased Oct 2009) at 27,071 miles. I spoke with the service manager who gave me a big song and dance about how my driving habits were causing the wear. I told him I was concerned that this was a continuation of the 2008-2009 models premature brake wear problem Honda settled in a lawsuit. I said I wanted to speak with the District Representative. He wouldn't give the contact info for the Rep, but said he'd contact him on my behalf. The next morning the service manager called and offered me 50% off a $200 brake job (replace rear pads). If you have problems, don't hesitate to ask to speak with the District Representative. Be informed and know your rights (you have the right to speak directly with the Rep no matter what the dealership tries to tell you). I'm taking them up on their offer, but am also contacting Honda America directly. This is my first Honda - and my last.0


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kitechick wrote:Optimal time for a beginner of standard size on standard sized equipment in Alameda is probably around May/June.
Sorry I was trying to learn this year in those months and a 12 was not enough for a 150 rider. Other beginners on the beach had the exact same problem. No water time at all, waisted season.


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There are a couple ways of looking at the upcoming season for the members of the Hood River Valley wrestling team,
Some might see it as a growing year after the graduations of seven seniors (including three state placers). Others would say it is a chance to improve upon last year's 12th-place finish at state.
But no matter which camp you are in, the bottom line is that this Eagle team is young and inexperienced.
"Those are the two words that best describe our team this year," said ninth-year head coach Mark Brown, who is entering his final season.
"I'm not expecting us to be a factor at the district level because we just don't have the numbers. My big concern is getting my four or five guys through to state and seeing what we can do there."
Topping the list of state candidates are the four senior leaders: Jason DeHart (160 pounds), Nigel Bond (215), Rocky Level (145) and Jorge Lujano (275).
Level won a district title and placed seventh in the state last year, while Bond finished second and district and won three state matches for the second straight year.
DeHart and Lujano just missed the state cut last year due to deep district brackets. But both wrestlers have two-plus years of varsity experience, as well as some national team experience, that should help carry them into the top three in 2004.
"We're just going to take it step by step," Lujano said. "This year is going to be a lot different for us as a team, but we can't let that distract us from what we're trying to do individually."
Bond agreed: "We just have to do the best we can as individuals and let the team take care of itself," he said. "This is an important year for the seniors and we want to finish on top."
Two more seasoned grapplers, junior Erik Flory (152) and senior Mike Allen (140), will help keep the Eagles steady in dual-meet competition. And Brown says that if they put in the work, they could surprise some people.
"We could even get six or seven kids to state, but it's going to be tough," he said. "There are a few underclassmen who could step up, so we're just going to do everything we can to get them ready for district. Everything until then is just the preseason."
One underclassman who stands out — and will need to stand out — is junior Zach
Bohince, last year's 103-pound district champion who was one match away from placing at state.
But Bohince won't have it easy in 2004. After a growth spurt over the past year, Bohince is going to make the leap to 119 pounds, where Josh Van Ek had been a mainstay for three years.
"Zach is a tough kid and he gets better every day," said assistant coach Jeff MacKay. "But it can sometimes be humbling when you are asked to jump up two weight classes. He will always be competitive, but he might have to go back to taking his lumps this year."
The lower weights are where the Eagles are going to have to make their biggest adjustment this year. Van Ek's departure, combined with the losses of three more lightweights, make HRV a little slim in the lower weight classes.
"We have some holes that need filled, but we don't have enough kids to fill them all," MacKay said. "We have a very talented group of young wrestlers, but they have to be developed. It doesn't make sense to throw a freshman in the middle of a varsity match because it could hurt him more down the road in terms of confidence."
However, despite the Eagles relative inexperience, MacKay praised the early-season work of freshmen Ben Eddy (103), Alex Titus (189) and Race Fischer (130), as well as sophomores Jose Ramirez (112), Sal Ledezma (189) and Adam VandenBos (135).
"There is definitely a bright future for this team if all these guys stick with it," he said. "The next couple years could be growing years for us. But if you ask me at the end of the season, I might tell you that these guys are ready to be a factor next year."
One major factor for the Eagles this year is depth. If the team sustains any injuries or incurs any suspensions, it doesn't have a whole lot of back-up to turn to.
Heading into today's season-opening tournament at Westview High School, the 171 class was still considered "open," while four others (103, 125, 135, 189) may only have JV representation.
That's because all the coaches agree that it is important to develop young wrestlers rather than throw them into the fire with little chance of success.
"It's not that these kids aren't good enough," MacKay said. "It's that they need to be toughened up a little. When you come straight out of middle school, you don't really have a grasp of what high school competition is like."
"We have a lot of good freshmen and sophomores coming up," Bond said. "And they are going to need to step up for us to have a chance. They have all been bringing it in practice, so we'll see what they have starting this weekend."
The Eagles dominated last year's Westview Invitational with five individual champions. But of those, only Level is back to defend his title. HRV will travel to Clackamas next weekend for another invitational, and then kick off the Intermountain Conference dual meet season against Hermiston on Dec. 17 at home.
"We may not be as strong as last year," Lujano said. "But we're still going to be competitive with most teams out there. It's just going to be a lot different."
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PORTLAND — When they run onto the Portland Expo floor for the opening game of their 2012-13 home schedule at 7 p.m. Friday, the Maine Red Claws won't be in their regular white-and-red uniforms. Instead, they'll wear the colors of the Boston Celtics — white and green.
No, there isn't a problem with the team's identity. That identity, team officials say, has never been stronger.
When you think of the Red Claws, the team also wants you to think of the Celtics, the basketball franchise with 17 NBA championships.
This is Maine's fourth season in the NBA D-League — pro basketball's version of the minor leagues — and its first as the sole affiliate of the Celtics. In a new agreement, the Celtics run the basketball operations for the Portland team.
Both teams call it a win-win agreement. The Celtics get to run the team the way they want, using their own coaches and implementing their playing style. And the Red Claws get the Celtics' expertise — as well as a player or two — while marketing themselves as a partner with the legendary team.
"This is a dream scenario for us," said Red Claws President Bill Ryan Jr. "Right from the beginning, it was important to be affiliated with the Celtics. This enhanced affiliation definitely helps."
In its first three seasons, Maine was an affiliate to multiple teams — the Celtics and Charlotte Bobcats in the first two years, with the Philadelphia 76ers making it a trio last season.
Now, it's just Boston and Maine.
"Celtics — that's the focus for the fans here," Ryan said. "The closer we can identify ourselves with the Celtics, the better."
Thus the Celtics uniforms for the home opener against the Los Angeles D-Defenders, the affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers. And in a nod to Boston's intense rivalry with the Lakers — which has often spurred thunderous chants of "Beat LA" at the Boston Garden — the first 1,000 fans at the Expo will receive "Beat LA" T-shirts.
As if that isn't enough, tonight's honorary captain for the Red Claws is former Celtics great Dave Cowens.
The Red Claws have enjoyed popularity, selling out every home game in their first two years in the 3,025-seat Expo, then 15 of their 24 home games last season.
The new affiliation with Boston can't hurt. The Red Claws can just ask their neighbors at Hadlock Field how that works out.
When the Portland Sea Dogs became an affiliate of the Boston Red Sox in 2003, a successful minor league baseball franchise became even more popular, not only in attendance, but through media coverage around New England.
The Sea Dogs have showcased future stars for the Red Sox, including Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia. And current Red Sox players have come to Hadlock, working their way back from injuries. The most notable was David Ortiz.
And as the Red Claws will have Cowens at the Expo for their home opener, the Sea Dogs have welcomed former Red Sox greats to Hadlock Field, including Jim Rice, Dwight Evans and Fred Lynn.
But comparing baseball and basketball minor league operations can go only so far.
Baseball has built up a network of minor league teams over many decades. Each Major League Baseball team has several minor league affiliates. The Red Sox have seven — three rookie teams, two lower-level Class A teams, then Portland (Double-A) and Pawtucket, R.I. (Triple-A).
There are only 16 NBA D-League teams, servicing 30 NBA teams.
The Red Sox employ about 175 minor league players each year. The organization has control over them for as long as six years, so they cannot leave for other organizations, even if it means a promotion.
When Sea Dogs fans watched Ellsbury leg out a triple, they didn't have to worry about the Yankees taking notice and signing him away.
An NBA team controls only the 15 players on its roster. A player on an NBA D-League contract can leave his team at any time if an NBA team wants him.
For example, Chris Wright starred for the Red Claws last year, but left when the NBA's Golden State Warriors offered him a contract.
Wright played 24 games for Golden State. He eventually was let go and is back with Maine this year, but he could be gone again if another NBA team comes calling.
The only Red Claws players that the Celtics control are those from their roster who they send to the D-League. Boston rookies Fab Melo and Kris Joseph are now with the Red Claws.
Another way basketball differs from baseball is international competition. There are professional basketball leagues all over the world. Annual salaries range from $50,000 at lower levels to six figures.
D-League salaries range from $13,000 to $25,500 (plus housing, insurance and $40-a-day meal money).
Guard Jamar Smith played for the Red Claws in 2010-11, then went to the Czech Republic last year. Smith was in the Celtics' preseason camp this fall, but was cut from the team. He could have gone back to Maine, but opted for a professional league in Israel.
"You can't play basketball forever," Smith said. "I want to try to make as much money off the game" as possible.
Red Claws coach Mike Taylor, who has coached in England and Germany, said players have to make a choice: stay close to the NBA or make money.
"We'll tell players (that Maine) is a fantastic place. You'll enjoy playing there," Taylor said. "You're going to be constantly visible with the NBA teams, including the Celtics. So that call-up (to the NBA) could be any day.
"The issue is, you're not going to make a lot of money doing it. So you have to respect and understand the fact these guys might go to Europe, because they can make different money," he said.
Red Claws center Brian Cusworth has played in Estonia and Spain. He's in the D-League for the first time.
"I always thought of myself as a potential player in the NBA," he said, "so I thought this was the best road to give it a shot."
Austin Ainge once coached the Red Claws. Now he is the Celtics' player personnel director.
"Most of the guys who stay (in the D-League) feel like they are close (to the NBA)," Ainge said. "It's a risk, but it's an investment. Guys have a chance to make a lot of money if they make the NBA."
The NBA minimum salary for rookies is $473,000. The average salary is $3.4 million.
Eleven of the 16 D-League teams have sole NBA partners (five of them are actually owned by their NBA affiliates).
The other five D-League teams have three or four partners, operating much as the Red Claws did for their first three seasons.
Ainge said the goal is to have 30 D-League teams — one for each NBA team.
For the Celtics, there is a definite advantage to being the sole affiliate of the Red Claws, and being in charge of basketball decisions.
"I like it now that we have more control over it," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers. "It's a good fit."
While it doesn't have control over the players on D-League contracts, the team is watching them carefully, noting which ones adjust to the Celtics' style of play … just in case the Celtics want to call a player up.
"There's communication every day," Taylor said. "I send a Red Claws report to Austin. Plus, our video guy has created a system where the Celtics can watch our practice every day."
And when the Celtics send young players to Portland to gain experience, those players see the same coaching style they got in Boston.
"Same offensive scheme and defensive scheme," said Joseph, a second-round NBA draft pick in 2012. "Every day I'm out there developing my game."
The Celtics also can use the Red Claws for rehab assignments. Guard Avery Bradley has nearly recovered from two shoulder surgeries in the off-season. He might play a game or two in Maine to fine-tune his game before playing for the Celtics.
"It's possible," he said. "I may need to go there to get comfortable and come back (to Boston) fresh."
Bradley has been in Maine. As a rookie in 2010-11, he was sent to Portland and played nine games.
He is now the only former Red Claws player on the Celtics roster.
Action shots of Bradley — in Red Claws and Celtics uniforms — grace the cover of the 2012-13 Red Claws media guide.
Red Claws. Celtics.
The local basketball team in Portland wants to make sure you see the connection.
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Spotting a good dance party seems pretty easy: throbbing music, swaying bodies, flashing lights. But a new study, published in Chemosensory Perception, shows that partygoers should use their nose to find the best bash. Scientists found that ambient smells such as peppermint and orange increased clubbers' ratings of the dancing, the club, the music and the overall experience. The researchers say that smell is an important but previously underrated part of the multisensory party experience and that club owners—or hosts at home—could further impress their guests by adding scents to the surroundings.
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Ambient smells could make or break a party
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G.L.A. Harris has embarked upon a research and book project to examine how the career pursuits of former military women may serve as a pretext and implications for repealing the combat exclusion policy which bars women in the military from engaging in activities, perceived or real, that potentially places them in direct ground combat. She is under contract with Taylor and Francis Publishing, a division of CRC Press, to publish a book based on her research and which is tentatively entitled Living Legends and Full Agency: Implications of Repealing the Combat Exclusion Policy. Harris enlisted the assistance of several women veterans' organizations in this endeavor and received an overwhelming response to her Call for Participation from former military women who volunteered to participate in the research. Harris spent the better part of the summer months traveling and interviewing a total of 17 former military women from around the country by identifying what she has operationalized as pioneering, prominent and/or elite former military women. Here, the women who were eventually selected for interviews met the following criteria:
- Former U.S. military women who are now private citizens
- Service on active duty, the Reserve and/or National Guard
- Assumed precedent setting roles
- Unique achievements, nontraditional occupations, critical assignments and/or promotions held
- Enlisted and commissioned corps
Harris hopes that by chronicling the lives of these pioneering, prominent and/or elite former military women, their experiences should serve as yet more compelling evidence of the need to repeal the combat exclusion policy and the impact that such repeal could have on the recruitment, promotion and retention of women in the military. Harris expects to submit the book manuscript to the publisher no later than June 2013.


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Rite Aid 1Q profit drops on costs, revenue rises
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — Rite Aid's fiscal first-quarter profit dropped 55 percent as it dealt with higher-than-expected drug costs and reimbursement rate reductions.
Its earnings matched analysts' expectations, while revenue was slightly above of Wall Street's view.
For the period ended May 31, the nation's third-largest drugstore chain reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $41.4 million, or 4 cents per share. A year earlier it earned $91 million, or 9 cents per share.
Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected earnings of 4 cents per share.
Revenue for the Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, company climbed 3 percent to $6.47 billion from $6.29 billion mostly due to better sales at pharmacies open at least a year.
This beat Wall Street's estimate of $6.44 billion.
Sales at stores open at least a year rose 3.1 percent, while sales at pharmacies open at least a year increased 4.6 percent.
This figure is a key gauge of a retailer's health because it excludes results from locations recently opened or closed.
Rite Aid Corp. said that the number of prescriptions filled in stores open at least a year climbed 2.3 percent from a year ago. Prescription sales made up 68.4 percent of total drugstore sales, and third party prescription revenue was 97.4 percent of pharmacy sales.
The company maintained its fiscal 2015 forecast for earnings between 30 cents and 40 cents per share. Revenue is still anticipated in a range of $26 billion to $26.5 billion.
Wall Street is looking for full-year earnings of 35 cents per share on revenue of $26.19 billion.
Its shares fell 29 cents, or 3.9 percent, to $7.15 in morning trading. Its shares had been up 47 percent so far this year. Investors had been returning to the stock — which they had pushed below $1 by late 2012 — as Rite Aid has cleaned up its balance sheet and closed underperforming stores.
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Developing four-stroke power, however, is a study in incremental-ism. All of the reciprocating parts create friction and heat that detract from performance. As a result of this dynamic, building up the power is best approached in stages.
These engines are, in essence, many parts that together create a whole. If all the parts work in unison and in concert, large increases in reliable power occur. If only a few pieces of the whole are installed, you may create more problems than you will solve. All the pieces have to work together or you will concentrate stress loads and other negatives into specific areas, possibly ending with a Catastrophic Engine Failure.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Designing My Own Characters Is A Different Process
When designing characters for commercials or even for other people's cartoons, I rely more on design theories in the abstract. Like how to balance shapes and spaces that add up to a pleasing 2 dimensional graphic that is more symbolic of a general character type, rather than a fully dimensional multi-layered personality.
This is partly because I am designing backwards and partly because most producers, executives or scriptwriters don't want specific character designs. "Specific" features are generally considered ugly by authority figures in the animation world. I'm not sure why; perhaps it's just because traditionally so many animated characters have been generic symbols rather than true characters. I've learned to work both ways for different purposes.My most specific character is George Liquor. He is the only character that I've ever created all at once in a flash. His basic appearance and personality just popped into my head at the same time. I wish that would happen more often!
Usually my own characters start as an idea that rests somewhere between a general character type and a specific variation. Then I let nature nature take its course and allow the characters to evolve, being pushed along by the stories I write for them.
I give my own characters a lot more design flexibility than I do for characters for other studios. I let the storyboards, layouts, animation mold the designs - and vice versa. I don't think of each creative stage in a cartoon as a separate entity. I find that drawing storyboards is probably the most significant factor in designing a character's visual appearance and specific personality:
When I draw storyboards, I am free of the restrictions of too much consistency.
16 comments:
- Chloe Howley said...
Hi John, Do you find that people are less likely to use characters if they are done in your own 'style'? I find that a lot of modern character designs (mainly children's animated characters) are very simple and often lack imagination... it saddens me.
When I design characters I usually start with the expression I find defines there temper and personality.
- jeffreyJack said...
""Specific" features are generally considered ugly by authority figures in the animation world. I'm not sure why; perhaps it's just because traditionally so many animated characters have been generic symbols rather than true characters."
--- I was reading a recent interview with Diane Disney, Walt's daughter and she was asked if Walt identified with the character (Mickey). She said he did and as he grew in popularity, Mickey's rascally activities that took place in earlier cartoons had to be passed on to other characters like Goofy and Donald because Mickey now represented the company and couldn't be seen doing gruesome things. She said Mickey is now considered primarily "a host".
This seems like the opposite of character development and design- the devolution of a character as his popularity increases.
I wish Mickey could have his nards back.
- David de Rooij said...
Interesting article, John!
- fandumb said...
I came up with one of my own characters the same way you did with your George Liquor. Just popped into my head!
- Joshua Marchant (Scrawnycartoons) said...
From what I can gather, Ren and Stimpy started out as doodles and when the pilot was made they were given basic types; idiot and asshole.
They naturally evolved into more specific characters because of the stories and voice-performances.
Great to hear from you again, John. Hope the Facebook page hasn't frustrated you to the point of insanity yet. I hate using it too and getting on it. Blogger's a much better medium of communication in my humble opinion.
Excellent post, as usual. Made me think a lot about how to push the boundaries of "safe," conservative character design techniques.
- bob said...
you should of also mention that an artist shouldnt be limited to focus on one particular style and mainly focus on what feels best for the story and how to convey the point not just to try to make the most extreme expression and let that be the guiding point of the story structure
also john I would love to here more color theorys from you I would also like to hear your experience working with billy wray and scott wills and how they change your view how to make pleasing color schemes work
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- JohnRyan said...
haha, infact John, I think you already have.
You obviously know the true meaning of creating a cartoon character.
I'm a huge fan, Peace!!
- JR Cartoons said...
hey John, it's me John Ryan
this is my new, extra-spectabular
blogger account.
How r u on this shitty day?
- Lee Kalba said...
I find that my designs mutate as I do more with the character. I start finding aspects that are more interesting and begin to stylize those.
It really is instinctual, the bits I start exaggerating come to me organically, as I draw the character more and in more situations. On one guy, it's his neck and chin, maybe because of the grumpy nature. On another, it was her upper arms and shoulders. Whatever it is, one of those things that drives me nuts, in so many comics, is the interchangeable characters - just change hair and costume. The thing that pisses me off, is when these are fan-favorites.
- JR Cartoons said...
hey John, could you tell me the name of the production music you used in this video?
Thanks, John
Yout pal,
- Demetre said...
I can tell you designed your characters differently. When I first watched Ren and Stimpy as a kid, I was blown away at the fact that this looked like a real cartoon. Like someone was using their imagination for once. It was breathtaking to say the least.
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Mr. K:
I don't know if you're aware, but Denmark is a very expensive place to live. The food, the gas, everything is just really high-priced. Even if the school is cheap, many people probably won't be able to afford the costs of just being alive. But it's a good idea you have, I will say that much.
- Trevor Guitar said...
Your legacy, though may be that you were so accesible to your fans. As a creator, I do believe Ren, is one of the greatest characters ever created in cartoon history. And that this is your cartoon-legacy.
Whatever you feel about George Liquor.
Ren's personality is ingenius, his design is just familiar enough, and yet altogether new at the time. Your style is a compliment to his design.
His voice is perfect, the best part. Also kudos for Stimpy because his voice was also well complimentary, completing the pair. And when it regards voices, Ren and Stimpy are of the best, I believe Ren's voice, to fit his character, is better than any other cartoon character ever created, or at the least equal to bugs bunny.
I just thought I'd share this with you. I've commented on your blogs for years. Maybe you will read this one and it will touch a nerve-ending which you can pluck out and let stink come forth from it, in honor of your masterpiece characters, Ren, and Stimpy.
- SpenSer R-S said...
Hey John,
I want to immortalize my American Bulldog, Mochi, on myself in the form of a tattoo of her in a pooping stance. I grew up with your cartoons, and frankly, my dog's personality reminds me so much of your crude, gross, and yet adorable and loveable characters that I feel like a cartoon representation of her could only be sketched by you. If you could please email me back at email@example.com, I'd love to send you an inspiring picture of her, as well as a self-addressed stamped envelope, and even a check for five bucks, if you need payment.


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Wild Players Take to the Ice
The NHL lockout is close to officially being over and 18 Minnesota Wild players took to the ice to practice with the team at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. Among the 18 players were top free agents Ryan Suter and Zach Parise.
Parise and Suter both would like to see the Chemistry on this team get developed. The NHL owners and players are expected to ratify the recently agreed on collective bargaining agreement within the next 2 days. A 48-game regular season schedule will likely be made soon starting on January 19.


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Tire Review: Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC RadialPosted in How To: Wheels Tires on June 1, 2012
For decades motorsport competitions have bled new technology into the factory and aftermarket sectors, and tires are no exception. A great example of this can be seen with the Baja Claw TTC Radial from Mickey Thompson. The Baja Claw has been in the MT stable for years, but the TTC version of the tire is fairly new. So what's so special about the TTC Claw? And what is TTC anyhow?
TTC is short for Top Truck Challenge, which is a yearly off-road–only 4x4 competition put on by our sister magazine Four Wheeler. As the primary tire sponsor of the event, Mickey Thompson decided to launch a unique 54-inch bias-ply version of the Claw and badge it with "TTC." Yes, you read that correctly: 54 inches tall by 191⁄2 inches wide, to be exact. The TTC Bias was a huge success, but left the average trail wheeler wanting in on the action. That's where the new Claw TTC Radial comes in.
The TTC Radial takes its design cues from its monstrous older brother and puts them in a more manageable mold. Available in sizes from 31 to 35 inches, the TTC Radial is designed for the wheeler who's looking for a tire that's a touch more aggressive than a traditional mud-terrain but who still needs the refinement and durability of a modern radial M/T.
We got our hands on a set of the 35x12.50R15 Claw TTC Radials a while back and have been steadily putting them through their paces stuffed under an '05 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. We've been able to daily drive, mud dive, trail crawl, and generally examine most of the knobby radials features.
So did competition translate to success with the Claw TTC Radial? We think so. As a trail tire it's about as versatile as they come. The knobby directional cleats can be a little shifty at time on the street, but off-road the far-reaching side lugs and deep tread simply work great. We've tested these tires exclusively in the Southeast, so much of our terrain has been muddy, rocky, and sometimes swampy . Ultimately we found the tires to be pretty aggressive for their size, and we like that we can get the soft-lugged tires in a lightweight Load Range C mold. So if you're looking to make your 4x4 a bit more competitive off road, then we say the TTC Claw is definitely worth a closer look.
Tire Specifications
Make Mickey Thompson
Model Baja Claw TTC Radial
Size Tested 35x12.50x15
Type Radial
Load Range C
Maximum Load (lb) 2,535 @ 35 psi
Sidewall Construction 3-ply
Approved Rim Width (in) 81⁄2-11.0
Tread Depth (in) 20.5⁄32
Tread Width (in) 10
Section Width (in) 12.2
Overall Diameter (in) 34.8
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Saturday, 24 January 2009
What did I achieve so far this year?
In the meantime I promised some thrifting finds! Well, there has been yards and yards of lovely fabric, some pretty braid and that bag. I love that bag!
More fabric, of course. And buttons, obviously.
And can you spot the new arrivals here on my workroom shelves?
I'll show you in a mo. But first the upholstery progress!
Week one the chair was stripped of all the broken grotty old stuff. The rexine (faux leather) was a great tatty look, but the webbing was all rotten.
Ta Da! Look! New webbing!
Hessian and back tacking - didn't have to do that last time!
The Tom Jone's chest hair is back. This time I had to create a roll all around the edge which will raise the sides of the seat to make it more in proportion with the frame.
Did you spot my trusty tack puller? I got to use that a lot again, and again, and again!
But then look at those lovely rolls ?
Then onto stuffing ties...
...did I mention those rolls all neat and even around the edge? Yep! I'm chuffed!
And did you spot the new pretties on display? Just 50p each languishing on the shelf were these two little dogs!
Aren't they just the cutest? Look at that precious little tilted flower!
Want a closer look? OK.
Yep! I'm in love! Hope you're all enjoying the weekend. t.x
34 comments:
- Shannon said...
Lucky you, finding those cute little dogs! And I love your happy workroom shelf; just looking at all of those colors is inspiring. As for the chair - very impressive! I hope you post the finished product, too.
- 25 January 2009 at 02:04
- GeorgiaPeachez said...
I'm so jealous of your upholstery skills. As an avid sewer, upholstery seems like an easy step up, but not really. Quite an advanced set of skills required so I'm quite jealous! Love the figurines, so sweet!! xo, suzy
- 25 January 2009 at 03:48
- The Rose Room said...
I would be in love with them also! Rachaelxo
- 25 January 2009 at 04:59
- http://reluctantmemsahib.wordpress.com said...
kitschen, i so love your site - it's so busy and colourful and feels so happily industrious. i think you are very clever.
- 25 January 2009 at 07:09
- Shabby Chick said...
Oh I'm very envious of your thrifty finds, gorgeous! You're very talented to re-upholster that chair like that, hope we see the final result!
Mel xxx
- 25 January 2009 at 09:18
- bekimarie said...
Ooooh, I love that bag and what great books on your shelf.
Take care
Beki xxx
- 25 January 2009 at 11:40
- Menopausal musing said...
Great post: just one thing: Tom Jones chest hair: where do you source it? Sainsburys? Does it come in a can? Ha! X Cathy
- 25 January 2009 at 11:48
- alex brooks said...
Upholstery? I have DIY envy. You go, girl.
- 25 January 2009 at 12:51
- The sewing room said...
You are a very talented lady l love every thing you do well done .
Best wishes Pat
- 25 January 2009 at 14:53
- Kitschen Pink said...
Ah, Shannon - the finished product takes time, lots of it... I'm veeerryyy slow! t.x
GP - nope - no skill here. Completely reliant upon a superb tutor telling me what to do and then telling me to do it again because I did it all wrong! t.x
RR - you have such good taste! t.x
RM - you're very kind sweetie! You're not half clever yourself! t.xxx
SC - see above re. timeframe and level of talent! HA! t.x
BM - should I use it for a handbag? Seems a shame to keep it for crafting methinks! t.x
MM - well from Tom of course! :-) t.x
AB - I'm trying! But the 'go' is slow! t.x
- 25 January 2009 at 14:57
- Kitschen Pink said...
Sewing room we overlapped! Welcome and thank-you kindly! t.xx
- 25 January 2009 at 14:58
- The sewing room said...
My daughter said it means that as well,l suppose its where you are from just glad l know now before l make another silly ass of myself.
- 25 January 2009 at 15:07
I always struggle with motivation through January. LOVE the new chair, especially the rolls :)) I also really like the pink bowls in your first pic!!
The dogs are adorable and a steel at 50p!
- 25 January 2009 at 17:00
- Country Cottage Chic said...
You had some good finds! Your little shelves look so very sweet!
- 25 January 2009 at 17:07
- thriftymrs said...
So many pretties to feast upon!
- 25 January 2009 at 17:36
- cocoa and blankets said...
I am in awe of your lovely neat edges/rolls..the shere perfection of them is making me twitch with pleasure and admiration...you are the upholstery Goddess...I am not worthy...(for this line imagine me on my knees bowing..then needing a winch up by Mr B....I got down on my knees in Borders recently to look at the bottom shelf...not the top...and I didnt think I was ever going to get back up again...)
- 25 January 2009 at 19:38
- KirstyFish said...
just discovered your blog - loving it x off to have a nosy in your etsy shop now!!!
- 25 January 2009 at 19:42
- Kitschen Pink said...
Lucy B - oh those pink plastic bowls! Aren't they so yummy? They're a permanent fixture on my work table! t.x
CCC - the little shelves are getting a tad too full! (and they need dusting but shhh. Don't tell anyone! t.x
Tmrs - jolly good! Feast away! t.x
C&B - you need to meet my upholstery tutor - he will disuade you of your illusions - and what are you doing kneeling before you've checked for an exit route! t.x
KF - have fun. thank-you for stopping by! t.x
- 25 January 2009 at 19:56
- jane and the happy crow said...
Those doggies are just soooo sweet I am very jealous. Jane xx
- 26 January 2009 at 00:01
- Tant Grön said...
Wow! That purple fabric is absolutly fabulous, it would be perfect as a drapery "thingie" to my oldest doughter´s bed that I´m courantly giving a makeover.
I´m exited to see what you will do with it.
Love your blog, very inspiring!
- 26 January 2009 at 07:29
- Lisa said...
Im looking forward to see that chair finshed :) Lovely fabric you got!
Oh now I see why my rocking chair looks like that ;) Going to make a pillow so I can sit a bit higher :) Im in a competition to win colour so i hope i win, the day that check clears im going to be in that colourshop like a child in a candy shop D:
excuse my english, im used to speak in english but writing I do battle a bit with,
- 26 January 2009 at 19:13
- Nostalgia at the Stone House said...
Excellent rolls T!! You'll make a master craftswoman one day!
Cute doggies - looking very intimate, I must say!
Love those 70's prints...hope you find some sewing time soon.
Niki x
- 26 January 2009 at 22:17
- Ragged Roses said...
Lovely photos Teena, I always leave your blog with a smile on my face, thank you!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who's taking a while to "warm up" on the crafting front, I'm hoping that some early Spring sunshine might invigorate me! Gorgeous fabrics, have fun
- 27 January 2009 at 14:04
- Julie said...
Am just the same - I need the to take January just to recover from Christmas and everything leading up to it - I never feel as if I get going on anything til Feb rolls round.
Am sure I used to have that purply/pink fabric in my room when I was growing up - gosh it brought back some memories!
- 27 January 2009 at 15:20
Your blog is so lovely, I've given you an award
- 27 January 2009 at 19:58
- KC'sCourt! said...
Thank you for popping to my blog. I loved re-designing the "Crinoline Lady" the original pattern came from a needlework magazine dated 1932!
- 27 January 2009 at 22:22
- Lynda said...
Oh those doggies remind me of my fork and spoon S&P shakers from my Nan's I will post a pic on my blog for you to see them! You will love them!
Can't wait to see the final product!
And remember, January, like broken biscuits on a diet, doesn't count! The year begins in Feb!
- 28 January 2009 at 10:28
- vanessa said...
What a feast of a post! I'm drooling................ I'm drooling over your thrifting finds................... I'm salivating over the shelf display.................... and I'm excited by the progress of your chair................... the skill of your work is fascinating and awe inspiring.................... And it's exciting to be kept in suspense over how you're going to cover it......................... And the doggies! Just the sweetest happiest things, and gorgeously coloured............................ You've got my day off to the most wonderful start, I'm all happy now I've had my colour and vintage finds fix! I especially like those bowls you found.............. well done, they're gorgeous!
- 28 January 2009 at 11:07
- Kitschen Pink said...
JAne - and did I mention only 50p each....50 PENCE! Wooohoo! t.xx
TG - I shall be impressed if I do anything with it too! (other than add it to the shameful pile of fabric!) t.x
Lisa - honey! I don't even know what language you speak so you're doing amazingly by my poor standards! And I LOVE your blog! t.xx
Niki - me too! t.xx
RR - some sunshine would be a start! We're barely getting daylight most days! t.xx
Julie - your parents had such good taste! t.x
WS - why thank-you. I'll pop over soon! t.x
KC - thank-you for stopping by. t.x
Lynda - you're so wise! Can't wait to see your S&P dogs! t.x
Vanessa- I'm in suspense about the chair cover too! Haven't a clue :-)! t.xx
- 28 January 2009 at 11:30
- Sarah said...
Thrifting is TOTALLY creative in my humble opinion. Spotting the sparkling potential in amongst the chaff requires a good eye. And wow do you have it. Great finds!
- 28 January 2009 at 14:30
- Tant Grön said...
I can relate to that :-) it´s almost as if I can hear the fabrics cry if I give them a run with the
scissours, or maybe I´m doing the crying?! Hi, hi!
- 28 January 2009 at 19:32
- Kitschen Pink said...
Lovely Sarah - if only there were a career in being good at shopping! We'd be such high flyers! t.xx
TG - oh I'm so glad it's not just me! t.xx
- 28 January 2009 at 22:37
- malin said...
Those books on the bottom shelf looks so pretty!
- 10 February 2009 at 13:37
- crazyhaberdasher said...
Have been having a wonderful time reading your blog - my eagle eye of course spotted the lovely knitting doll/strickliesel/spool knitter on your shelf.
The little kissing dogs are gorgeous!
I am so glad that you have joined our little spool knitter group on Flickr!
Do you have a large collection of knitting dolls?
...cheers, Marian (admin for spool knitter)
- http://spoolknitter.blogspot.com
- 26 February 2009 at 02:46


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Last Saturday evening, the first six meals delivered by deliveryman Dave of Dine-In Delivery were from six different Summerset restaurants. Each delivery was to a different local family who resides on a different Summerset street. Given the data below, can you determine the order in which Dave made his first six deliveries: the restaurant from which the food was ordered, the family placing the order, and the address where Dave delivered the family's Dine-In decision?
Neither the Long Branch Steak House nor the Bombay Grill order went to the family residing on Adams St.
Dave delivered dinner from the Jade Empress earlier in the evening than his trip to the Ford residence; the latter was earlier than the delivery on Hoover Ave.
The Eyre family doesn't live on Clinton Rd.
The Burkes, who don't reside on Wilson Dr., didn't order their dinner from the Crab Shanty.
The delivery to the Ash family was later in Dave's schedule than the one from the Crab Shanty but earlier than the delivery to the family on Adams St.
The family on Reagan Way didn't place the order for Chinese food from the Jade Empress.
Dave's delivery to a house on Wilson Dr. came later than the Eyre family delivery, which was sometime after the delivery of Mexican food from El Azteca.
The Fords didn't get the Long Branch Steak House or the Bombay Grill dinner.
The Ash family, who weren't Dave's Truman Blvd. customers, didn't get Chinese from the Jade Empress.
Dave delivered an order for Italian from the Olive Tree earlier Saturday than he delivered the Drew family dinner; the latter delivery was earlier on his schedule than the order taken to the family on Clinton Rd.
The Clay family, who didn't order steaks from the Long Branch, aren't the Truman Blvd. residents.
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Can you please describe to me what an adjectival is?
An adjective describes a noun. A noun is a person, place or thing. Note, a thing can be concrete (something you can touch e.g., the object "book") or abstract (something you cannot touch e.g. the feeling "surprise!").Originally Posted by Unregistered
Adjectives answer the question What kind of?
EX: a black cat. (What kind of cat?)
EX: a swimming pool. (What kind of pool?)
EX: a rotten apple. (What kind of apple?)
Adjectives don't have to be a single word, and they don't have to come before the noun:
EX: a man who is tall. (What kind of man?)
EX: a house that is big. (What kind of house?)
Adjectives can occur at the end of a sentence, away from their noun:
EX: He is nice.
EX: She is asleep.
With the verb To Be (is, am, was, were, are, etc.), the adjective occurs after the verb, and reaches back across the verb to modify the subject. That kind of structure is called a linking structure, and To Be is called a linking verb. The adjective is called a subject complement, specifically a predicate adjective.


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Mountain Jam 2013 Daily Schedule Announced, Single-Day Passes Available
The ninth annual Mountain Jam Festival will take place at the Hunter Mountain ski resort in Hunter, N.Y. from June 6-9. Yesterday (March 26) the festival announced the daily lineups, put single-day tickets on sale and began taking reservations for bus service from New York City.
Mountain Jam brings together more than 50 of the best in rock, folk and jam bands on three stages over a four-day period. The festival will be headlined by Primus, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule and Phil Lesh & Friends. The undercard consists of popular modern bands like the Avett Brothers, the Gaslight Anthem and the Lumineers.
With the announcement of the daily schedule, fans can now go online and see which acts are playing on which days. From there they can create custom lineups and share them on social media sites.
And with the announcing of the daily lineups comes the news that single-day tickets are also now available for $79. However, this price will not last long. Soon they will go up to $89, and they day-of-show price has not yet been determined.
In addition, the festival organizers have announced that, once again, they will offer shuttle bus service from Manhattan. For $39/day for a round-trip ticket, fans can be picked up at one of two locations, at Union Square and Times Square.
For more information, visit the festival's website.


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NORTON, Mass. – MIT cut its deficit to three on seven occasions in the second half, but Wheaton College managed to hold on for a 56-45 win in a NEWMAC women's basketball game on Wednesday night. Freshman Alexxis Isaac (San Antonio, Texas) paced the Engineers (10-13, 6-11 NEWMAC) with 13 points to go along with four rebounds.
Freshman Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) tallied 11 points on a 7-of-10 performance from the charity stripe, in addition to five assists and three steals in 40 minutes of action. Junior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) posted five boards, four points, two assists, and one steal as sophomore Tamara Pena (Aliso Viejo, Calif.) produced 11 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Freshman Michelle Battipaglia (Katonah, N.Y.) added four caroms, three steals, and one block to MIT's cause.
As a team, the Engineers committed only six turnovers which tied the Institute record they set two years ago at Wheaton. In addition, the Cardinal and Gray generated 15 points off of 15 turnovers by the Lyons.
MIT built a 6-2 lead during the first four minutes, and after three ties, Burton's layup put it in front, 14-12, with 7:50 on the clock. Wheaton responded with eight unanswered points to capture an advantage it would not relinquish. Sophomore Margo Batie's (Los Angeles, Calif.) put-back ended the Engineers' scoring drought with 1:38 left in the half. The Lyons registered a jumper on their ensuing possession which resulted in a 22-16 lead at the intermission.
In the second stanza, Tech stayed within striking distance, narrowing the gap to 31-28 on a Pena three-pointer at the 14:00 mark. Wheaton countered with an 8-2 spurt in a span of 3:30 to create some breathing room. Pena immediately buried a trey while Isaac knocked down one of her own, making the score 39-36 with 7:33 to go. Over a minute later the Lyons sank a layup, but Kordell drained two free throws on the visitors' next trip down the court.
Wheaton followed with a three-pointer right before the shot clock expired while Kordell tacked on another free throw. The Lyons then extended their margin to 46-39 on a jumper with 4:20 left to play. MIT battled back, coming within three on two Kordell free throws and an Isaac layup at 1:29. The hosts converted two shots from the charity stripe while Battipaglia answered with a basket that narrowed the gap to 48-45 with one minute remaining in regulation.
After back-to-back timeouts by the Lyons, they hit a three-pointer with 32 seconds on the clock. The Engineers' next field goal attempt was the off the mark and fell in the hands of the Wheaton defense. A quick foul put the Lyons on the free throw line where they scored their final five points of the game.
MIT returns to Cambridge on Saturday, Feb. 18 where it will close out the regular season against Clark University.


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Uncovered: NOM Collaborated With Russia On Law Banning Adoption By Gay Couples
With their losses in the U.S. snowballing to the brink of irrelevance, the National Organization for Marriage has had to look to other country's where the debate on LGBT rights is ripe for picking. Earlier this year, NOM head Brian Brown spent a lot of the organization's resources and times battling marriage equality in France. Again, the anti-gay group failed and found itself in need of a win. Where else could welcome a despicable group of political homophobes so desperate for a win? Why, Russia, of course.
Though NOM didn't report the trip when it happened back in June, it has come to international light this week that its leader traveled to Russia to collaborate with the Duma on the law that bans adoption for same-sex couples.
On June 13, 2013, just days after the Russian Duma passed laws banning on gay "propaganda" and actions that "offend religious feelings," a delegation of five French Catholic anti-gay activists --at least one with ties to the far-right Front National party -- traveled to Moscow at the invitation of the Duma committee on family, women and children to discuss, among other issues, Russia's plans to tighten its ban on adoption by same-sex couples abroad. Joining them was one of the most well-known figures in the American anti-gay movement, National Organization For Marriage president Brian Brown. Brown had worked closely with the French anti-gay movement in its protests of the country's marriage equality law, traveling to Paris to demonstrate against the law and signing onto an email to members of the Collectif Famille Mariage, one of the most prominent groups working to oppose marriage equality in France.
Le Figaro notes that elected officials at the front of the French anti-marriage movement did not respond to the Duma's invitation to attend the meeting for fear of being "associated with a campaign of homophobia directed by Moscow" but that the name of the far-right Le Pen family "was mentioned several times" at the event. According to Russian news reports, the French activists and Brown attended two events in Moscow. One was a joint meeting on changes in international adoption laws with the Duma's committee on foreign affairs and its committee on family, women and children – whose chair, Yelena Mizulina, authored the ban on gay "propaganda" and the adoption bill.
The other event was a roundtable discussion on "Traditional Values: The Future of the European Peoples," hosted by the St. Basil the Great Foundation – a Catholic group run by Konstantin Malofeev, the head of a private equity group and spirited anti-gay activist – and also sponsored by the Duma's family committee, the right-wing Center for Social-Conservative Policy, and a new multi-party group of Russian MPs formed, with approval of the Russian Orthodox Church, to "protect traditional Christian values" and fight "aggressive liberalism" inreaction to Pussy Riot's protests. Among the measures pushed by the group was the new law imposing jail time for "insulting religious feelings."
Why is NOM trying to hide its involvement in the materialization of this anti-gay law in Russia?


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Now that Apple is no longer going to support Quicktime on the Windows platform, the recommendation is that Quicktime should be removed, this avoiding possible malware attacks in the future, arising from running unpatched software.
When I first upgraded to Pyramix 10, I wanted to test out the new video capabilities, so I asked a friend who works in video post if he could provide me with a clip or two that I could use for that purpose. The files I got used an ".m4v" file extension, which Pyramix 10 couldn't open. Since I own the "Pro" license for Quicktime, I was able to convert the .m4v file to a .mov file, with Pyramix opened successfully.
Moving forward, I'd like to be able to replace Quicktime Pro with another - hopefully low cost, if not free - utility that can perform the conversions needed to maintain frame for frame parity with the original. What are people using?


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- A copy of WCSU transcript (and any other college transcripts) demonstrating at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) for all undergraduate courses taken prior to Professional Teacher Education Program Acceptance (approximately 90 credits and reflecting courses in progress);
- A copy of WCSU transcript demonstrating evidence of completion (or courses in progress during the current semester) of the University's General Education requirements (42 semester hour minimum) in Communications, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics/Computer Sciences, and Physical Education, as well as completion of a Writing Intensive course.
- Submission of a two-page (two full pages) essay on a topic chosen by the Education & Educational Psychology Department.
- Submission of at least two (2) letters of recommendation from persons outside the University who are able to testify to the candidate's suitability as a prospective teacher.
- A copy of your WCSU transcript.
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Applications for Fall semester are due: April 1st.
Applications for Spring Semester are due: November 1st.
The deadline for application to the Fall semester is noon, April 1st and the deadline for application to the Spring semester is noon, November 1st. You must have all of your materials submitted to your Teacher Education Program Coordinator (or Department Chair where applicable) by the deadline date. After your materials have been submitted and reviewed, you will be contacted for an interview with faculty.
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While Pigram finished with 14 points and 11 assists on the night, the Buccaneers also got a game-high 21 points from senior guard Travis Strong (
In all, the Bucs would shoot 58 percent from the field and a blistering 61 percent from 3-point range, forcing the Bulldogs into 31 turnovers and owning the battle of the boards 41-25. ETSU managed that performance despite juggling its starting lineup for the first time this season and playing Pigram at the point guard spot.
"A win is a win is a win," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow, whose team played to a crowd of 3,298. "Travis and Kenyona really shot the ball well, and I thought CP really played great at the (point). We wanted to take a look at him there and I thought he did what we were asking him to do. It was sloppy at times, but I think that was basically because of running all 12 of our guys out there and not staying with a consistent seven or eight-man rotation."
The Bulldogs took the early 2-0 lead on a pair of free throws by Willie Maclin and kept the game tight at 9-7 entering the first media timeout. However, from there it was all ETSU over the next six minutes as the Bucs went on a 19-4 run to take a 28-11 lead with just over seven minutes left in the first half. The ETSU run was powered by four 3-pointers apiece from Strong and Swader, as the Bucs hit on 8-of-10 attempts from beyond the arc in the first half and were shooting 77 percent from the floor after the first 20 minutes. At the half, the Bucs led by 26 at 53-27.
In the second half, the Bulldogs kept the margin in the mid 20s only to have the Bucs pull away in the final minutes for the 38-point advantage.
ETSU held Wesleyan to just 40 percent shooting on the night and grabbed 17 steals from the Bulldogs' offense. The Bucs also had 12 offensive rebounds compared to eight for the Bulldogs.
Maclin led Wesleyan with 14 points, and was the only Bulldog to reach double figures. Off the bench, the Bucs got a game-high eight rebounds from sophomore post Blake Mishler (
Swader's 5-of-6 effort from 3-point range was good for an 83 percent clip which ranks second on the Bucs' all-time single-game list for 3-point percentage. Meanwhile, Williams' 12 points was a career high.
ETSU will return to action Tuesday night, hosting