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The Toyota Tundra, which debuted as an all-new (except for its name) 2007 model, matches or beats domestic full-size pickups in most size, performance and price measurements. For 2008, the Tundra lineup expands to include lower-priced variations of its four-door Double Cab and CrewMax models. Also, the mid-level SR5 and top-level Limited trims now come standard with several features that were previously optional. The U.S.-built Tundra features standard side airbags and electronic stability control and is the first full-sized pickup to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award. The Tundra competes directly with full-sized pickups from Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, GMC and Nissan.
If you haul a lot of stuff and/or people, the Tundra is up for the job. Depending upon configuration, the payload can exceed one ton and towing capacity can reach 10,600 pounds. Pulling that load can be the available 5.7-liter V8 with 401 pound-feet of torque.
Those who enjoyed the more nimble, economical Toyota pickups of the past may find the 2008 Toyota Tundra far too large. The Tundra's size means it can be challenging to maneuver in tight situations and, understandably, it is not particularly fuel-efficient. Short people and older folks may have difficulty climbing up and into four-wheel-drive versions.
For 2008, the Toyota Tundra adds lower-cost trim packages for Double Cab and CrewMax, which are both four-door models. Also, some previously optional features are now standard on the mid-level SR5 and up-scale Limited trim levels.
Driving Impressions From the driver's seat, there's no mistaking the 2008 Toyota Tundra is a very big vehicle. The tall seating position makes it easy to see the highway ahead, but its...considerable size means the Tundra may require some concentration to keep it correctly positioned on narrow roads and in crowded parking lots. The available sonar warning system and backup camera will be welcome when parking, maneuvering off-road or connecting to a trailer. The Tundra offers excellent steering feel and a better highway ride than some of its competitors. This is thanks in part to its frame, which has a stiff fully-boxed front section, partially-boxed C-channel under the passenger compartment and more flexible open C-channel below the bed. The optional 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 will easily and comfortably accelerate an unloaded Tundra into fast-moving traffic.
Comprehensive Accessories
Toyota offers a comprehensive assortment of more than three dozen dealer-installed items, including exterior and interior trim upgrades, cargo-bed accessories and performance and handling enhancements from Toyota's performance brand, TRD.
i-Force 5.7-liter V8
The Tundra's optional i-Force 5.7-liter V8 makes 105 more horsepower than the also-optional 4.7-liter V8, yet, with the technology of variable valve timing and the benefits of a six-speed automatic transmission, almost matches the fuel economy of the standard V6. Both the engine and transmission are built in the U.S.
Big jobs can call for several big people and lots of stuff. Four-door versions of the 2008 Toyota Tundra accommodate up to six adults and have numerous storage areas and work surfaces. The Double Cab's non-adjustable rear seatback has more rearward inclination than those in most similar pickukps. Still, some may find it a bit too upright for long road trips. The rear seat in the larger four-door CrewMax is adjustable both for fore-aft positioning and seatback inclination. However, it doesn't enjoy the same ability to be quickly folded up as the rear seat in the Double Cab.Exterior
The 2008 Toyota Tundra projects the assertive image that buyers of full-size pickups desire. Its tall grille and hood and pronounced front fenders make it as imposing as any big truck. However, it retains its Toyota identity. A longer cab, larger rear doors and a shorter bed distinguish the CrewMax from the Double Cab. For 2008, Toyota gives the lowest-cost version of the two-door Regular Cab model styling more consistent with that of a work truck. Elements include a chrome bumper and matte-black grille surround.
For 2008, some previously optional equipment is now standard on SR5 and Limited trim levels of four-door models. New standard equipment on the SR5 trim of the Double Cab and CrewMax includes power front seats, AM/FM stereo with six-disc CD changer and heated outside mirrors. The Limited trim level now includes front and rear parking sonar and a cold-weather package. With 236-horsepower, the standard 4.0-liter V6 is more powerful than many V8s of the recent past. Only those who regularly haul massive loads and tow large trailers will truly miss the extra power of the optional V8s.
Most optional equipment on the 2008 Toyota Tundra is packaged into either the mid-level SR5 or the up-scale Limited trims. One significant stand-alone option is a bundle that includes a DVD-based satellite navigation system, backup camera and a JBL audio system. The two-door Regular Cab and four-door Double Cab are available in two bed lengths -- six-and-a-half and eight feet -- while the CrewMax has a five-and-half-foot bed. The Tundra offers a long list of dealer-installable accessories. These include remote engine start, 22-inch wheels, bed extender and numerous TRD items.
The 2008 Toyota Tundra offers three engine choices: The standard 236-horsepower 4.0-liter V6, a 276-horsepower 4.7-liter V8 or the 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8. The first two come with five-speed automatic transmissions, while the 5.7-liter is mated to a six-speed automatic. Since the 5.7-liter makes 105 horsepower more than the 4.7-liter and gets almost the same fuel mileage as the V6, the vast majority of Tundra buyers select the big engine. Toyota employed several technologies to allow the 5.7-liter V8 to produce both big power and reasonable economy. Variable valve timing optimizes engine performance for changing conditions and demands, and the six-speed automatic transmission employs a low first gear to aid low-speed acceleration and two overdrive gears to maximize highway economy.
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236 horsepower @ 5200 rpm
266 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/19
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313 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3400 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/17 (2WD); 13/16 (4WD)
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401 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3600 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/18 (2WD); 13/17 (4WD)
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By sergi on Tuesday, September 16, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great price, fun to drive."
Cons: "It has no navigation, it was my choyce."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I'm in love with my Tundra, what a car! I installed a new bed cap , a Westin front protection ,chrome all over, rear brake light chrome, side bars. This truck is one of a kind, good all around , no complains. Business is slow and I have to sale it, not desperate but if the price is right I'll sale it"
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By Johnnyonthepot on Tuesday, September 02, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,500overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "POWER, looks and reliable. Better than F**d."
Cons: "Mileage could be a little better. Thats it."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have used my truck for towing a Travel Trailer that weighs almost 7500 lbs dry. It drives excellent towing. No problems getting it going from a stop or uphill. The only downside is the mileage, but thats typical with any gas truck. I can get anywhere from 7-10 mpg when towing. I would rather have the power over mileage anyday. This truck has been the best investment in any vehicle I have ever owned. Tundra ranks 6th in highest resale value of all vehicles this year. MADE IN USA!!!"
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By Dashmagic on Wednesday, August 27, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 23,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Toyota reliability"
Cons: "Obstructed views from driver seat and blind spots"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"My third Toyota and it is great in very aspect I just wish I would have got the backup camera and the blindspot warning lights on the side mirrors.... the truck has a lot of blind spots that make it a challenge to be safe at times..."
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By Nathaniel on Thursday, August 21, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 142,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Excellent value, will perform for years"
Cons: "Miles over 100,000 but with Tundra no problem"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"Even with 142,000 miles, this V8 engine is virtually guaranteed to go 300,000 miles plus. Gear-shift downshifting is smooth and strong. Quiet engine that gets quieter with higher speeds. Hills do not stop acceleration. Premium insulation protects cabin from road noise or engine noise. Jumps to 85 mph from 55 mph in seconds for passing. Interior is spotless. Truck bed looks unused. Hard tonneau cover looks new. Records available. Drive it to believe it."
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By Randy on Tuesday, August 12, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 12,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Excellent 4x4 A-Trac System, HVAC, Engine, QDR"
Cons: "JBL Entune not as good as it should be"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have owned a lot of Fords, Chevy's, and one Ram. From now on, I will only consider the Tundra. I have owned this truck one full year, and have not been back to the dealer once for repairs. I am very pleased with everything on it, including the MPGs and I can drive it in any climate condition and it never lets me down. Toyota does need to improve the JBL Entune, that is the only weakness."
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By JohnnyA on Monday, August 11, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 24,250overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great work truck - pulling and towing."
Cons: "Gas mileage - 10 city and 13 on highway."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6
"Great truck. Only complain that I have is the gas mileage. About 10 in the city and 13 on the highway. If pulling a load the mileage drops down to about 10-11 on highway. Otherwise you can not beat it."
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Bette Midler has branded her decision to fire manager Aaron Russo in 1980 one of the biggest mistakes of her life because her career took a major nose-dive after they parted ways.
The movie producer coached Midler through her first few years of fame, but after failing to land the veteran entertainer any new film roles following her Oscar-winning turn in "The Rose," Russo was let go.
Out on her own, Midler starred in the comedy "Jinxed!," which bombed at the box office, and the actress-singer confesses she sunk into a deep depression because she no longer had a right-hand man to help save her legacy and get her going on the right track.
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During an interview on "Oprah's Next Chapter," which aired Sunday, she said, "I fired my manager -- big mistake -- and then I made this picture called 'Jinxed!,' in which I was in charge but nobody wanted me to be in charge. They (movie executives and the cast members) were all furious with me because I wanted to do things my way ...
"(It) was an extremely unpleasant experience and I was hammered in the press, and I didn't know the way it worked, because I had been so sort of cosseted by this manager of mine, and beloved. I had been so well taken care of by him that I didn't really get the truth and the way that you could be savaged.
"And when it happened to me, I was unprepared for it. It was hard. I wept copiously. ... I strongly regret it. I hit rock bottom."
And in another segment of the TV interview, Midler reveals that she took a hiatus after wrapping up her Las Vegas residency in 2010 because she was struck down with adrenal exhaustion.
The Oscar winner debuted "Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in February, 2008, and "The Rose" star says her body took a beating over the course of the two-year run.
In the interview, she said, "I did it and I lived to tell. ... It was absolutely fantastic. But at the end it got to me. I was tired. I was very, very tired. I had adrenal, not failure, but I had adrenal exhaustion and I had to lie down. So I've been lying down for quite a while now."
Unlike most stage performers, the veteran didn't cancel a single show, contributing to her fatigue, and Midler reveals she even won an attendance award for her outstanding commitment.
She continued, "I have the Perfect Attendance Award. When I was in Las Vegas, I did not miss a show. And I was one of the very few performers who never canceled a show. And I discovered later on if you cancel, the box office and the ushers they don't get paid. ... So that meant a lot to me, because it was like stiffing working people if you did not show up. And so when they gave me this award ... it was the cutest thing because they (the employees) all came and everyone was in their uniform to say thank you, and it taught me a big lesson."
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The country that Winston Churchill named "the pearl of Africa" gained independence from Great Britain on 9 October 1962 after almost 70 years of colonial rule. Several decades of political unrest and widespread violence followed, notably under President Milton Obote in the 1960s and again in the 1980s. Amnesty International estimated in 1985 that Obote's administration hadbeen responsible for over 300,000 civilian deaths in Uganda.
In 1971, Idi Amin ousted Obote through a military coup, ushering in one of the most brutal chapters in Uganda's history. Amin viciously quashed any opposition, often beheading suspected insurgents. It is estimated that he killed as many as 300,000 civilians during his eight years as president. In 1972, he expelled all Uganda's Asians, giving them three days to leave the country - a move that wreaked havoc on the country's economy. Amin attempted to invade Tanzania in 1978 to claim its Kagera region for Uganda. Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere retaliated, and, with the help of exiled Ugandan opposition members, deposed Amin, who fled to Saudi Arabia, where he died in 2003.
In 1986, President Yoweri Museveni wrestled power from Tito Okello Lutwa through a military coup after a five-year guerrilla war. He was first elected democratically in 1996 following the formation of a new constitution and was re-elected in 2001. Museveni remains Uganda's leader, having won a controversial third term in office in February 2006.
Peace and security
Since 1987, northern Uganda has been the scene of a violent conflict between the rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and government troops. The LRA's leader, self-proclaimed mystic Joseph Kony, claims to be fighting to replace Museveni's government with one based on the Bible's Ten Commandments. However, the group is best known for its brutality, routinely maiming and killing civilians and abducting children for use as child fighters, sex slaves or domestic workers. The insurgents traditionally operate from rear bases in southern Sudan but have recently moved into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Other rebel groups that have been active in Uganda in the past two decades are the Allied Democratic Force and the People's Redemption Army, both based in the DRC. The rest of the country remains relatively peaceful, save for incursions into the east by the LRA. The government spends an estimated 2.2 percent of Uganda's gross domestic product - US $170.3 million - on military expenditures.
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the conflict in northern Uganda has forced some 1.7 million people - close to 90 percent of the region's population - to leave their homes for the relative safety of about 200 camps for internally displaced persons scattered around the region. They are almost entirely dependent on humanitarian support for their survival.
By December 2005, Uganda was host to more than 140,000 refugees, mainly from Sudan, Rwanda and the DRC. With the help of the Ugandan government, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and other partners, these refugees are housed in over 60 communities around the country.
Democracy and governance
When Museveni seized power in 1986, he abolished political parties, blaming them for the country's decades of turmoil and saying they had divided the country along ethnic and religious lines. In 2005, following internal and external pressure, the government held a referendum in which the public voted overwhelmingly to return the country to a multiparty system.
During his early years as head of state, Museveni was widely hailed as one of a new generation of African leaders. However, more recently he has been criticised by Uganda's development partners for the slow progress of political transition in the country, as well as for the arrest in November 2005 of Kiiza Besigye, his main challenger in the 2006 elections.
Uganda ranked 117 out of 158 in Transparency International's 2005 corruption index, scoring 2.5 out of a possible 10.
Several donors, including the European Union, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK, cut their budgetary support to Uganda over concerns about democracy and governance.
The country has one state-owned broadcasting corporation and several independent media outlets. Media watchdog Freedom House described the press in Uganda as "partly free".
Although press freedom is guaranteed by the constitution, laws of sedition and treason - ostensibly put in place in the name of national security - ensure that the media practice some self-censorship.
The government has faced international criticism for its closure of opposition newspaper The Monitor in 2002 and its sister radio station, KFM, in 2005, over negative coverage of the government.
Agriculture forms the backbone of Uganda's economy, employing over 80 percent of the population. Coffee is the country's main export. In January 2006, an Australian firm discovered oil around Lake Albert in central Uganda, raising hopes that oil could become an additional source of income for the country.
By 1986, decades of political instability and poor governance had left Uganda's economy in shreds. Museveni's administration has been credited with reviving the flagging economy, which was liberalised in the late 1980s.
The 1990s witnessed currency reforms, privatisation and an overhaul of the civil service, in accordance with International Monetary Fund (IMF) stipulations.
The economy received an additional boost with the return during the late 1980s of the Asian community, which was expelled by Amin in 1972.
The most recent UN Development Programme (UNDP) Human Development Index placed Uganda in the medium human development category for the first time in 2005 - the country had until then been in the low human development bracket. However, the country's gross domestic product for 2004 was just US $263, according to the IMF. Uganda has qualified for about $2 billion in debt relief.
Uganda has a population of about 26.8 million, according to the country's bureau of statistics. The population growth rate is 3.3 percent per annum, a figure higher than other countries in the region. Fertility rates are high, with each woman having an average of seven children. The country has nine major ethnic groups - Baganda, Banyankore, Basoga, Bakiga, Itesot, Langi, Acholi, Bagisu and Lugbara. The official language is English; Luganda, a Bantu language, is widely spoken in the south. Some 44 percent of Ugandans are Roman Catholic, with another 39 percent being Anglicans. Muslims make up 10 percent of the population.
Development indicators
About 9.2 million people lived below the poverty line of $1 per day at the time of the last census in 2002, down from 9.8 million in 1992. Infant mortality is at 83 per 1,000 live births, compared with 122 per 1,000 live births in 1991. About 8 percent of Ugandan households use electricity as the major source of lighting. Close to half the population uses the radio as their main source of information, while another 49 percent report that "word of mouth" is their major source of information - less than 1 percent reported the print media as their main source of information.
Uganda has an adult literacy rate of about 69 percent. The current administration introduced free universal primary education in 1996, greatly increasing the enrolment of children in schools. In chronically food-insecure northeastern Uganda, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) runs school feeding programmes to encourage attendance.
Some gains have been made for children, such as net primary school attendance, which has reached about 87 percent. However, malaria, respiratory infections and diarrhoea continue to be the main cause of under-five mortality, and HIV infects approximately 20,000 babies annually through mother-to-child transmission. According to the UN Children's Fund, nearly half of the country's estimated two million orphans are orphaned due to AIDS, with the total expected to rise to 3.5 million by 2010.
The children of northern Uganda continue to suffer the ravages of the 19-year war in the region. The LRA has abducted more than 25,000 children since 1986. In the conflict-affected districts such as Gulu and Kitgum, around 40,000 unaccompanied children, known as "night commuters", walk from their homes in outlying villages to urban centres every night in search of protection from the LRA.
An estimated 51 percent of households do not have access to medical services in Uganda, with healthcare delivery especially poor in the conflict-affected north. Major health issues include HIV/AIDS, malaria, acute respiratory infections and diarrhoea. The average life expectancy in Uganda is 47 for men and 50 for women. The government spends about 7.4 percent of its GDP on the health sector.
Uganda was one of the first countries to experience the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The government has been credited with using an open, honest and aggressive approach to counter its spread, leading to a fall in prevalence rates from more than 20 percent in the 1980s to about 7 percent currently.
The fight against HIV/AIDS was dealt a blow in 2005, when the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria suspended all grants to Uganda because of mismanagement of funds. The fund lifted the suspension a few months later, but the government's commitment to the continued struggle against the pandemic has been brought into question.
Food security
More than three million Ugandans - including 1.4 million people displaced by conflict in the northern region - need food every year, according to WFP. The agency also feeds more than 500,000 people in the Karamoja region, in the northeast. The country's eastern region also suffers from drought.
Gender issues
The current administration has encouraged women to participate in politics and other aspects of public life. Each of Uganda's districts has a female Member of Parliament, and one-third of all local council seats are reserved for women. As a result, women make up about 24 percent of the legislature. There are active women's rights groups, including the Uganda Women Lawyers Association (FIDA-U), Action for Development, the National Association of Women Judges.
Human rights
Uganda's past has been chequered with torture and human rights abuses, and according to human rights organisation, Museveni's administration has continued with these violations. The army has been accused by rights groups like Human Rights Watch of committing atrocities against the populations in northern Uganda, and security forces allegedly routinely torture suspects and members of the opposition. The Uganda Human Rights Commission was established in the mid-1990s to promote and protect human rights.
Humanitarian needs
Uganda needs life-sustaining assistance primarily in its camps for the displaced, where some 1.7 million people reside. Among the needs are food aid; water and sanitation; health and nutrition, including HIV/AIDS; protection/human rights/rule of law; education; agriculture; coordination and support services; economic recovery and infrastructure; multisector refugee assistance; family shelter and non-food items; mine action; and staff safety and security.
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FOX 26 Sports has learned University of Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden remains hospitalized at Memorial Hermann after he suffered an injury in a freak accident during practice on Tuesday that could have been fatal.
Sources with knowledge of Hayden's situation told FOX 26 the main blood vessel that leads to Hayden's heart was torn and if it was not for the quick action of the medical staff at the University of Houston and doctors at Memorial Hermann, the injury could have been fatal.
Sources told FOX 26 Hayden is listed in stable, but critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the intensive care unit.
Because of privacy laws UH officials cannot comment on or confirm any medical information related to Hayden.
Two weeks ago against UTEP Hayden had two interceptions, returned one for a touchdown and was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family," said UH coach Tony Levine. "The thing I can confirm is that he is done for the season playing here at the University of Houston.
"It was a freak accident. "It's (as) unfortunate of a situation and a play as I've ever been a part of. It's something you rarely see in practicing and playing football."
One of Hayden's close friends, former Cougars defensive end David Hunter, who is in his first season with the Houston Texans, visited Hayden in the hospital on Wednesday.
"He had good spirits," Hunter said. "He was able to shake his head and stuff like that, so everything was good.
Hunter said it was emotional for him to see his friend and former teammate in this situation.
"It was tough when you see a guy have a freak accident happen like that, and it's somebody who works so hard, somebody who truly loves the game, especially to one of your good friends, you kind of take a step back and think about a lot of things," Hunter said.
Hunter was just glad he had the opportunity to let Hayden and his family know how he felt.
"I went to let his family know I was there for him," Hunter said. "D.J. has had a lot of support.
"I know just about the whole team has been up there to see him, and when I saw his mom I just gave her a hug, and she told me everything is going to be alright."
Walter Lowe, M.D., University of Houston head team physician, confirmed Thursday that Hayden required immediate surgery for a tear of the inferior vena cava, the large vein that carries blood from the lower half of the body back to the heart. Lowe described the injury as very serious and life threatening while commending the coordinated response from the University of Houston Athletics Training Staff, EMS paramedics and the trauma staff at Memorial Hermann.
The University of Houston Athletics Department will release further updates on Hayden as they become available.
Dr. Lowe released the following statement on Thursday:
This injury has never been seen or reported in association with a football injury and is more associated with high speed motor vehicle injuries. The type of injury D.J. had is 95 percent fatal in the field and we are all very thankful for the coordinate response from the University of Houston trainers, EMS paramedics, the trauma team at Memorial Hermann and operating surgeon Dr. John Holcomb.
Levine released the following statement on Thursday:
D.J. is a tremendous young man and has been a great asset to our program, both on and off the field. I ask that everyone continue to keep D.J. and his family in their thoughts and prayers. We are very fortunate to have some of the nation's top physicians and medical facilities just minutes away from our campus and I would like to extend our appreciation for their efforts on Tuesday evening. We thank you for respecting the privacy of D.J. and his family at this time. We look forward to supporting D.J. on his road to recovery.
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Earlier this year I took my first stab at a sub-3 hour marathon at the Milton Keynes marathon and completely misjudged things and in retrospect probably my abilities at the time, and completely blew it. On Sunday I took another stab at that elusive sub-3 marathon mark in my third ever marathon, the Abingdon Marathon, and smashed it out of the ballpark.
Following my disappointing run at the Milton Keynes marathon I decided I was going to create a properly structured training programme that would guide me to a great marathon time. After a little bit of research and reading I stumbled upon Marathoning The Hansons' Way. Intrigued by this approach and the relative simplicity (compared to The Daniels Runner Formula), I purchased their book - Hansons Marathon Method - in Kindle format, read it, and devised my four month training programme. This ended up being a great programme which I'll cover that in another post.


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In my Course 1 Final Project post, I mentioned the use of Prezi amongst our 5th grade students. Those projects are slowly wrapping up and I am anxious to share the students' work here in this blog. Working on these projects has brought some great discussions up between myself and one of the 5th grade teachers, particularly focusing on the use of pictures in their work. So, when the class focus this week was on Creative Commons and your digital footprint I was excited to see what useful information I could learn. The Creative Commons website helped me to understand that its purpose was to help bridge the gap between old copyright laws and today's technology. This allows for more universal access. As a teacher, I think it is my responsibility to help students understand the value of someone's work, whether it's text printed in a book, a track of music, or a picture they find on the internet. So many of us are guilty of simple hitting up Google Images whenever we need 'just the right' image. It's fast and has a huge bank of millions of pictures. But, you never quite know where the original image came from or whether or not you can use that image without consequence. My blog readings led me to a new source of knowledge this week from Bill Ferriter's The Tempered Radical blog, and in particular his post "What Do YOU Know About the Creative Commons?" In this post, he shares a story of how his use of using Google Images led to a hands-on lesson in copyrights. Two videos are linked in his post to help explain to adults and tweens why we should all pay more attention to the ownership of the pictures we are using. I plan to use them to help educate my 5th and 6th graders further on this issue. I'm proud to say that I managed to add the Creative Commons license to all three of the websites I post to regularly.
I was also really interested in the Positive Digital Footprints article from Educational Leadership. As I look back at the article to write this post, I'm realizing that the author of this post is also The Tempered Radical's writer. Seems like Bill Ferriter is a pretty good source for information surrounding the idea of your online presence in education. The article does a great job defining some basics, like offering that digital footprints are "online portfolios of who we are, what we do, and by association, what we know." Ferriter goes on to explain that while many educators are worried about teaching the dangers of the online world, we should not forget the importance of teaching what this new connectivity can do for us in a positive manner. He stipulates, "Instead of teaching students to be afraid of what others can learn about them online, let's teach them how digital footprints can quickly connect them to the individuals, ideas, and opportunities that they care most about."


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Rated 4 out of 5Â by Witcher Has the hardware, but software needs to catch up Let me start off first by saying. Adidas has done what nobody else has. This watch has everything you could want in a fitness watch. It has almost resolved all the issues of the MotoActiv. The only let down and this is my opinion is closed software. This would have suited my purpose if it could be a hybrid fitness tracker and monitor steps + HR. This would totally removed the need of a second device. I don't know if this will be implemented in the future, but it would appeal to more people if the HRM could be used 24/7. Maybe the battery is the limiting factor. November 10, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5Â by Sortis Good Start - Not ready The watch does everything it promises with out fault...battery life. I am very active and would want to track heart rate and calories burned often. The battery just cannot keep up with me. If they get that right, this will be a fantastic product. The largest concern when I bought it was will the heart rate monitor be accurate. It is. I was very pleased with the accuracy and the fact that I did not have to wear the watch to tight to get a reading. Good start Adidas. Just address that battery life and you will have a five start product.. November 25, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5Â by outlaw75 No Watch mode / Battery so so Watch looks great! Cool design and look. I am a tall guy and could use one or two more holes on wrist band... I am on the last hole and its tight, but I guess better for the heart rate. Have not been on a run yet, this is the longest winter ever! But got GPS working on a few walks. #1 problem is I wanted this to be a daily use watch. NO always on watch face (old nike +) have to hit the button every time I want to see the time. #2 Battery life is short... even with no watch mode and only looking at the time with the button I don't think it will make a week. Much less if I use GSP. I love all the function , but it still needs the basic function of a watch. March 20, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5Â by Callidity Good product lacking one key feature I very much enjoy this product - great to have both music, heart rate, GPS and stopwatch on your wrist.. One key feature Adidas needs to implement ASAP, however, is a lap timer that restarts the clock every time you press the lap button. This is absolutely crucial for more advanced runners and I am very confused as to why Adidas has not implemented the feature already! November 22, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5Â by ecgfish Great watch, bad battery life This watch is jam packed with features that are great for both the budding and the experienced runner. The optical heart rate monitor is a spectacular alternative to a chest heart rate monitor, sans the chafing caused by the chest monitors. The GPS is incredibly accurate. It takes slightly longer to acquire satellites than I expected, but it seems to get quicker each time I use it. So far my only real issue with the product is the battery life. I have thus far only used the watch on runs that are an hour long. The batter lasts long enough to complete them, but it drops to almost 50% after the runs. I bought the watch to use nordic skiing and my nordic skiing training sessions routinely last longer than 3 hours. I am very unsure if the watch will keep its charge through the whole workout. November 23, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5Â by Professor Patrick Not Ready for Prime Time! I have been running many years and Iam former member a college track team. I run 130 miles a month and need good gps watch. My chief complaint of this product is :the charging cradle one of the prongs broke off in the first week therefore cannot charge . No replacement available as this unit is sold no where? The watch itself it's just not ready for prime time . While it has a beautiful display the battery life even when the update is not sufficient. The Heart rate is not accurate at all. I really wanted this watch to be my main running watch. March 13, 2014
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MADISON, WI (WSAU) It appears that Wisconsin will head to either the Rose Bowl or the Gator Bowl, depending on whether the Badgers beat Nebraska in the Big Ten title game on Saturday night. A victory over the Cornhuskers will send Wisconsin to Pasadena for the third straight year – while a loss could give them a spot in the Gator Bowl against an S-E-C team on New Year's Day.
The national media is already reminding the Badgers that they're at the Big Ten title game only a technicality – because the top two teams in their division were ineligible for post-season play. But senior corner Marcus Cromartie says none of the opponents Wisconsin played this year believe the Badgers are a cake-walk.
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With all the reasons why it's not possible, the poorest of the poor are redefining what is possible. They may be illiterate, but they are getting water to their villages, stopping child marriages and creating new businesses. They are achieving results in the harshest of conditions.
The Hunger Project has decoded these lessons in leadership for a U.S. setting. That same ability to move from "I can't" to "I can" to "We can" is available for us in the U.S. too. The Rethinking What's Possible workshop uncovers these learnings for you.
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The 14-megapixel Sony Alpha A350 is a mid-range enthusiasts digital SLR that offers an innovative new approach to live view with the aid of a tilting LCD rear screen.
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If its recent releases are anything to go by, Sony's DSLR future could indeed prove to be a fruitful one. Following the successful release of the enthusiast A700 and the entry-level A200, Sony has gifted us with the A350 which, as its name suggest, sits in the middle of the two aforementioned models.
On paper, the A350 is a very interesting proposition. Its 14.2MP resolution and articulated LCD screen are both firsts for Sony, however its crowning glory is in its live view functionality. Sony may have waited a while to implement live view within the Alpha range, but it seems this time was spent wisely, resulting in arguably the finest live-view system currently available on a DSLR.
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March Buying Advice: Don't forget to factor in all the costs associated with homeownership.
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So, you've gotten your financial situation in order and are ready to buy a house. Do you know how much house your monthly budget can handle? (Bing: Download a housing-budget worksheet)
In this installment of Buying Advice, we'll look at the costs associated with homeownership and give you tips on how to better prepare for those expenses. We'll also check in with the latest housing statistics and answer the questions: "What is a good-faith estimate?" and "Why do I need one?"
Budgeting for your first home purchase
You've probably used a mortgage calculator to get an idea of the price range in which you should be looking. While that might give you a very rough idea of the homes you should consider, it shouldn't be the only budgeting you do, said Kelli Roland, housing manager for American Financial Solutions, a nonprofit credit-counseling agency.
In addition to your down payment, there are other expenses to consider, both at closing and after your moving truck pulls up, including:
- The upfront cost of a home inspection ($300 to $400).
- Closing costs, including appraisal, loan, title and lender fees. The average closing cost on a $200,000 mortgage is $3,754, according to Bankrate's annual survey of closing costs.
- Monthly homeowners-association fees.
- Moving costs.
- Maintenance costs; credit counselors suggest putting aside 1% of your home's value annually to make needed repairs.
- Higher utility costs.
The bigger gas, electric or water bills that come with a home often take new homeowners by surprise, Roland said. She suggests calling your local utility company before you buy to get an idea of what the average bill is in your area.
Roland and other credit counselors also suggest that before you purchase, you practice making mortgage payments, transferring the difference between your current rent and the expected mortgage bill into savings. Roland did this when she bought a house in 2011, putting an extra $700 a month into a savings account.
"We needed to know, 'Can we really afford that and live comfortably and not end up with $40 until the next payday?'" she said.
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Other expenses that buyers don't remember to budget for are things such as curtains or blinds for their new house, a lawn mower, garage shelving and new appliances if the ones in the home are on their last legs. "You need to make sure you have money set aside for those things," Roland said.
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It's important to be realistic about what you can afford each month and still maintain the lifestyle you want, complete with vacations, piano lessons and the occasional dinner out.
Get preapproved for a mortgage before you start shopping for a home. But just because you're approved for a certain amount, don't think you necessarily should spend that much. "Banks will often qualify you for more than you should get," Roland said.
Fannie Mae advises that buyers spend no more than 28% of their gross income on a mortgage payment and no more than 32% on total housing costs, including mortgage, insurance, property taxes and private mortgage insurance (PMI), which is required if your down payment is less than 20%.
So be house proud, and not house poor, by setting a realistic budget and sticking to it.
Housing-market snapshot
Existing-home sales increased 0.4% to 4.92 million in January from 4.9 million in December and were up 9.1% from January 2012's 4.51 million-unit pace, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales rose in every region but the West, which had the greatest shortage of inventory.
"Buyer traffic is continuing to pick up, while seller traffic is holding steady," said Lawrence Yun, the NAR's chief economist, explaining the nation's incredible shrinking for-sale inventory. With buyer traffic up 40%, Yun said, "We've transitioned into a sellers market in much of the country."
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Total housing inventory at the end of January fell 4.9%, to 1.74 million existing homes for sale – a 4.2-month supply at this sales pace, down from 4.5 months in December and the lowest since April 2005, before the real-estate bubble burst.
Unless there's an influx of properties hitting the market for the spring selling season, Yun expects the multiple offers and "faster-than-normal price growth" to continue.
The national median price for an existing home was $173,600 in January, up 12.3% from January 2012 and down 4% from the previous month's $180,800.
In the West, where low inventory pushed sales down 5.7% in January, the median price surged a whopping 26.6% to $239,800 from January 2012.
Gary Thomas, broker-owner of Evergreen Realty in Villa Park, Calif., said homes are selling four weeks faster than they were a year ago, putting a bigger burden on agents to strike a balance for buyers between moving quickly and protecting their interests with home inspections.
The outlook for spring is positive, too. The NAR's Pending Home Sales index, which is based on contract signings rather than closings, was up 4.5% in January to 105.9, the highest score since April 2010, shortly before the deadline for the homebuyer tax credit ended.
However, there are a lot fewer foreclosure bargains to snap up: Distressed homes made up a declining share of the market: 23% compared with 35% at the same time last year.
Indeed, the number of foreclosures fell 17.8% in January, to 61,000 from 75,000 at the same time one year ago, according to CoreLogic.
"The backlog of distressed assets continues to fade as the foreclosure inventory has fallen to a level not seen since mid-2009, with less than 3% of all mortgages in foreclosure," said Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic.
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OTTAWA, Aug. 10 (UPI) — One of the Libyan diplomats ordered to leave Canada is seeking refugee status in Ottawa in a bid to avoid going home, immigration officials said.
The unidentified man is one of four remaining diplomats at the Libyan embassy. They were told Monday night by the Foreign Affairs department they had five days to leave Canada and their bank accounts were frozen.
Five other Libyans were ordered out of the country in May as part of the international pressure on Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi to step down and stop using the military against civilian protesters.
The man seeking refugee status is entitled to a hearing with the Immigration and Refugee Board, although there was no immediate indication when that would occur, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. said.
Sufyan Maghur, the former Canadian representative of the Libyan rebels' National Transitional Council, praised the expulsions as "good news" for Libyans in Canada, Postmedia News said.
"Now they can relax — there's no official representative from the Libyan government spying on them or trying to create trouble," he said.


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Two property owners in Havre de Grace are set to get city property tax credits for being in designated Enterprise Zones, if the city council approves legislation it introduced Monday night.
Cytek Engineered Materials, at 1300 Revolution St., and Toy Thym Properties, at 301 S. Juniata St., would get the tax credits, which council members said would help spur more jobs in the city.
Mayor Wayne Dougherty noted that the property on Juniata Street is not the old Coca-Cola plant but the garage across from it.
Also at Monday's meeting, John VanGilder, with intergovernmental relations, talked about the county's Blackboard Connect CTY program and showed a video of emergency operations officials discussing the benefits of the program, which allows the county to reach about 4,600 people in Havre de Grace.
He said January and October had the highest call volume in the city and said that a message of about 4,600 calls takes about an hour to be delivered.
Members of the local Chamber of Commerce, Havre de Grace Main Street and the Office of Tourism encouraged residents to come out for Small Business Saturday, while Councilman Joe Smith also mentioned a program called Three for Fifty, where residents are urged to support three businesses with $50 each.
"People want a different experience than they want at a mall," Meghan Simmons, of the economic development office, said about the initiative.
DPW contract renewed
The contract of Public Works Director Larry Parks was renewed for another three years.
Councilman Randy Craig thanked him for his service.
"Your dedication is very much appreciated and I know you enjoy a great working relationship with the mayor, which is a big part of why the council supported this," Craig told Parks.
Parks told the council: "Your dedication and commitment to Havre de Grace makes it easy to serve."
He also said the city is requesting bids for a stormwater management project at Lewis Lane and Revolution Street.
Hospital plan
Planning director Neal Mills said he received the site plan last week from Upper Chesapeake Health for its new hospital, proposed near the Route 155 and I-95 interchange.
He said the next step is general public information and there would be information about the site plan as it gets reviewed by the planning commission.
Website upgrades
Finance director George DeHority said the city is moving forward with its plans to make the website more user-friendly by allowing residents to pay all their bills online and have better access to services through the website.
The city will also make greater use of social media like Twitter.
"This will be something that will increase not only the efficiency of the city government and keep your taxes down but will…be interactive with all the tweets," he said.


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The last several days have been extremely busy as the House passed JOBS Act, which contains the IPO On-Ramp Provisions has moved to the Senate for consideration and a vote perhaps as early as today. Whereas the bill passed the House in a strong bipartisan showing, the Senate appears to be less decisive and we have worked hard to demonstrate support for this important legislation. Opponents have been weighing in, expressing concerns about investor protection and mischaracterizing the bill as rolling back much needed regulation. Yet we stand firm in our position that the IPO On-Ramp was crafted specifically to preserve investor protections - which is why the on-ramp is temporary. We respond to some of these concerns in a more detailed JOBS Act Facts document here. We encourage interested parties to review the facts.
Many constituencies have come forward in support of the JOBS Act and we would like to thank those who signed letters, wrote blogs, authored op-ed pieces and spoke with reporters and Senators about the importance of the legislation. Your voices do indeed make a difference and our hope is that the President will have a bill to sign (which he has indicated he will) before month's end.
We are monitoring the Senate activity by the hour and will keep you informed here at NVCAccess on any developments. On behalf of the NVCA we thank you all for your support.
During a three day period last week, more than 700 CEOs, Founders and other executives at start-up companies across the United States signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell encouraging timely action on S. 1933, the IPO On-Ramp bill. This letter will be delivered to the Senate today, following last week's House of Representatives strong bipartisan passage of the JOBS Act (390-23) which contains the IPO On-Ramp provisions.
As President Obama has indicated his support of this legislation, it hopefully makes Senate passage of this bill simpler. It is only fitting that the Senate take S. 1933 across the finish line as it was under the bipartisan leadership of Senators Schumer, Toomey, Warner and Crapo that the bill was originally crafted. They have spent considerable time and deliberation on the merits of the proposals - and we are optimistic that the full Senate will pass S.1933 in the near term.
The support from the start-up community in our letter signing campaign was swift and powerful, evidencing the need for a smoother path for emerging growth companies who seek to go public. These companies are the gazelles who, when accessing the capital markets system, create exponential growth in product development, operations and hiring. Easing the path to IPO will encourage more - and inhibit less - of these emerging growth companies to move forward and create tremendous economic value.
We look forward to keeping you informed of developments here at NVCAccess.
There is considerable action in Congress this week regarding the IPO On-Ramp legislation behind which NVCA has thrown its full support. First, a full House of Representatives vote is anticipated this week for the Jumpstart our Business Startups (JOBS) Act which contains the on-ramp provisions originally contained in HR 3606. Under the bipartisan House leadership of Representatives Stephen Fincher (R- TN) and John Carney (D-DE), support for this legislation has been strong and we are optimistic that the bill will pass decisively. Stay tuned.
On the Senate side, where the legislative language was originally introduced by Senators Schumer (D-NY), Toomey (R-PA), Warner (D-VA) and Crapo (R-ID), hearings continue on a number of capital markets provisions including the on-ramp proposal. Given the attention and momentum the bill has been garnering, this week the NVCA reached out to the VC and start-up community to demonstrate wide-spread support for moving the Senate bill -- S. 1933 - to a vote and swift passage. Hundreds of Founders, CEOs and CFOs of venture-backed start-ups have signed a letter of support which we intend to deliver to Senate leadership by week's end. We have also seen support from the VC community in blogs including Ray Rothrock, Jason Mendelson, Brad Feld, Alex Taussig , Cathy Belk and others.
Please keep the support coming. We need to let Senators know how strongly we stand behind this legislation which will smooth the path to IPO for small emerging growth companies that have tremendous potential. Passage of these bills and signature by the President will be not only a win for Congress - which has the opportunity to demonstrate a bipartisan effort to support the capital markets system and promote economic growth -- but it will certainly support promising venture-backed companies who today find the IPO process more challenging that it needs to be.
Want to know more about the IPO On-Ramp? A Q and A document on the legislation can be found here. We will keep you informed of developments here at NVCAccess - so check back daily!
This morning the NVCA released the 2011 Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) 2011 investment statistics. The data, which comes from the MoneyTree report by PwC and NVCA and is based on data from Thomson Reuters, shows a growing CVC investment trend line in terms of absolute dollars and percentage participation alongside of traditional venture capital firms. In addition to the traditional investment sectors of life sciences and IT, we have seen more CVC arms enter into the clean technology arena as they commit to finding green solutions for their own businesses and the businesses of others.
The increasing investment numbers parallel a growing CVC membership at the NVCA. In 2004, we formed the Corporate Venture Group with 45 members. Since that time, CVG has increased to 60 members representing a broad range of industries including life sciences, cleantech, consumer and business products and services, financial services, media and entertainment, automotive, retail, security and semiconductors. While the majority of our members have had active VC arms for more than 10 years, we are seeing new entrants into the CVC arena. But was is more telling is the deeper level of involvement CVCs are taking in the investment lifecycle. We are seeing more CVCs taking board seats as part of their investment and often times CVCs are acting as lead investor and/or coming into deals in a seed or early stage round.
This involvement and the diversity of industries in which CVCs are operating suggests that the increasing participation is not just a flash in the pan but a strategic recognition of the value that comes with a seat at the table of start-ups earlier rather than later. Traditional VCs are also embracing the CVCs as excellent sources of business development opportunities and, ultimately, exits.
For more information about the NVCA Corporate Venture Group including a list of current members, please visit our CVG home page.
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) voted in a dramatically bipartisan manor in favor of H.R. 3606, the "Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011." The vote to move this legislation forward to the full House for consideration was 54-1.
This legislation provides a regulatory on-ramp for emerging growth companies seeking to go public on the U.S. market and allows these companies to better communicate with potential investors pre- and post-IPO. The NVCA has long supported this bill - as well as the Senate version, S. 1933, and we expressed this support jointly with the NYSE in a letter to the HFSC Chairman Bachus and Ranking Member Frank, sent yesterday. Of particular note, we applaud the bipartisan approach and leadership shown during the Committee process by Congressmen Stephen Fincher (R-TN) and John Carney (D-DE) on the bill, which was reflected in the nearly unanimous vote of approval. We remain extremely encouraged by the strong and growing bipartisan support for this bill and hope the full House will quickly add its weight behind this measure.
As mentioned, S. 1933, introduced by Senators Schumer (D-NY), Toomey, (R-PA) Warner (D-VA) and Crapo (R-ID) is under consideration by the Senate Banking Committee. We hope that yesterday's strong action will encourage that committee to also move forward expeditiously.
As the venture-backed IPO market remains slow in terms of volume in 2012, we believe that these bills will encourage more companies to pursue an IPO without sacrificing investor safety or confidence. We will keep you apprised of all developments here at NVCAccess.
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing entitled: "Reauthorization of Medical Device User Fee (MDUFA) Agreement: What It Means for Jobs, Innovation, and Patients." NVCA member Dr. Ross Jaffe, who is a managing director at Versant Ventures, testified on behalf of the venture community and offered an important perspective on the current VC investment environment in the medical technology space. He also summarized NVCA's Vital Signs survey results and provided several key FDA reform recommendations that would help jumpstart investment. The hearing also provided an opportunity for the Vital Signs survey to get submitted into the official Committee record.
Several members of the Committee referenced the Vital Signssurvey in their opening statements and questioned Jeff Shuren, Director of Center of Devices and Radiological Health, FDA, expressing concerns regarding the survey results and the impact the FDA process is having on medical innovation and U.S. job creation.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over the FDA and will be debating and moving the MDUFA Reauthorization and broader FDA reform bills through their Committee by late spring. On February 1, the FDA and the medical device industry announced a tentative agreement on a medical device user fee reauthorization package. Per the agreement, the industry would pay $595 million over five years, which would provide the FDA the ability to hire additional reviewers, lower the ratio of managers to reviewers, and enhance training for reviewers. The medical device industry believes this agreement provides a series of strong, measurable performance goals that will improve the agency's medical device review process and provide the tools needed to improve the efficiency and consistency of the review process.
Congress will need to reauthorize MDUFA Reauthorization by September 30 and we are optimistic that the process will indeed prompt positive change in the FDA approval process.


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Date: January 31, 2012
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By the time we left the Circus Sarasota Gala Friday, my boyfriend had gotten his face painted with neon green cartoon glasses and big pouty Jessica Rabbit lips; my eyebrows and cheeks were lit up in gold and turquoise shimmer paint. We were both so awestruck from the high-flying Roman rings and contortion performances that we couldn't stop smiling.
Standouts of the evening …
Barely recognizable was Chuck Sidlow. Outfitted in an Oriental top and hot pink pants, his face paint was eerily reminiscent of The Joker.
Ray Peper sashayed into the Big Top and was fabulously costumed (as always) as a ferocious dragon, clawing his large talons through the air.
Vicki Hornberger couldn't have looked lovelier in her deep-pocketed red dress by German designer Mashiah.
At the Forks and Corks Grand Tasting Sunday, BFFs and shopaholics Beverly Marsh, Barbara Kelly, Elle McComb and Nancy Snell were seen gallivanting around the Ringling Museum Courtyard together and having a jolly good time doing so.
Spotted from afar, Lynn Barrie's neck was draped in … was it rope? Lynn says she made a trip to Mexico, and whether the accessory is a necklace or a scarf, she's not sure — but she wears it as both. Recently out to eat at a restaurant, a woman approached Lynn and told her how amazing her hair looked in braids after mistaking her necklace for a new type of 'do.
Catch up on the superstar performances — contortion, hat juggling and Roman rings — from the Circus Sarasota Gala in the video below. See all photos from the Circus Sarasota Gala and Forks and Corks online at YourObserver.com under Black Tie.
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