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Thank you alohaes. Terrific detective work. You are correct.
The data show that the Hawaii Leisure and Hospitality Employment figures were the hardest hit since 2008. During that same time period the Hawaii Government payroll has steadily increased by 6.4% (or by 9.4% from January 2002 to July 2010 or by 19.5% from January 1990 to July 2010), even in the face of the 2008 recession. Therefore, if the state has budget problems in the face of declining revenues, the Hawaii taxpayers need to know that their legislators are on a spending spree. What business would hire more employees and spend more money when revenues drop? Anyone with business sense knows that the correct solution should be exactly the opposite.
To illustrate your point graphically, I have organized the data from your 2 tables into a graph (attachment below), showing the data for the past 10 years.
Years and numbers of employed in the Hawaii Leisure / Hospitality sector (units=1000s). In January 2002, 95,800 were employed in this sector in Hawaii.
Attribution: data from alohaes on blog, page 73.
As you state, the Hotel Unions and those in the Leisure and Hospitality sector who were hardest hit as a result of the recession have every incentive to lobby the legislature to play Robin Hood. The legislature in turn would prefer to blame and punish someone else (like off-island owners) for this fiscal problem instead of getting their own "House" in order, like any other business.
Pinkerton Agent, Of course the picture is worth a thousand words effect is well in operation here. thank you. Shall I assume that this will become part of your letter which shall be sent to every Senator and Representative tonite? If not, please allow someone else to make it's distribution on your behalf. Mahalo.
Alohaes, you should feel free to use this in your letter campaign to the Senators and Representatives, since you were the first one to supply the idea. That is why I provided it as a downloadable file (a pdf. file), so you could use it.
Thank you Pinkertonagent. I will submit it as part of the letter campaign.
Will you kindly agree to be the one to send Pinkertonagent's chart as a letter tonite? We need to have someone other than me or Pinkerton agent to do this. You seem to be the kind of person who can carry this message in with the right aplomb and we need to have this task handled. Please confirm! We need to find another right person to do this if it is not you.
It is fine if you send two separate letters to keep both of the messages tight and to the point. Mahalo!
I tried submitting testimony on the Hawaii Status site but it told me the measure is not scheduled for a hearing and would not allow me to do so. Where / how are we being asked to submit our opinions on this measure?
alohaes wrote:
Will you kindly agree to be the one to send Pinkertonagent's chart as a letter tonite?
While I agree with the point, I feel it's not the simpler message I'm trying to get across, and might be confusing to fit it all together... it would be best if this were part of another's reasoning. There seems to be some Facebook traction on this data too.
BIG WAVE UPDATE (for your letters tonite)
We will post email addresses and fax numbers at 6pm PST. We request that you hold off distribution of your letters however until you go to bed. The reason is that there are some letters going in ahead of the Big Wave. Once the Big Wave starts, the specific letters we want to stand out shall be buried. So please do your best to accomodate. In the meantime, some wording that is important to attend to because there are two bills being reviewed on Tuesday and our messages must refer to both bills in the single email.
Aloha Mauilizard, Can you kindly wait for one more hour? We will provide everyone the specific instructions for emailing of faxing. There is a reason for the delay, and best to hit the send button right before you go to bed anyhow. Please check back. Mahalo!
Hi, all:
Some great information and support posted these past few days, and I am, as usual, indebted to you for your intelligence and cleverness. Never mind your dedication. Marathon, anyone?
Here's the piece I'll be sending to Hawaii Legislators, but I need to proof it one more time. And maybe get a glass of water.
Yes, it's long, but I have some other plans with it, too, so as usual, I'll say thank you now to those who have the ability to be concise. You have my admiration.
Oh, and yes, I know, the bullets and indents might be a bit off in this positng, but that';s just cut-and-paste noise; the original holds format.
April 8th, 2012
Members of the Hawaii State Legislature
Hawaii State Legislature
State Capitol
415 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Dear Members of the Hawaii State Legislature:
Re: HB2078 SD2 HD2 and SB2947 SD2 HD2
My name is Adam Leamy. I am a Canadian citizen, residing in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I am writing in respect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and HB2078 SD2 HD2 and SB2947 SD2 HD2. My interest in these bills, and recent bills like them, stems from my ownership of two properties on Maui; units 203 (purchased in 2008) and 208 (purchased in 2011) in Hale Kai O' Kihei.
I believe that the latest version of HB2078 goes some way to acknowledging concerns I have raised previously. And it is my profound hope that additional goodwill prevails to see this bill reflect Legislative policy priorities in a manner that upholds the provisions and protections of NAFTA.
Last week I received correspondence at my home in Canada from "Century 21 — All Island Maui," in the name of principals Adam Falb, Steve Baxter, and Ms. Darcy Baxter. In their letter, they note that,
" . . . from the beautiful island of Maui, we bring you a message of Good News . . . 1. Buyer activity is up substantially (demand has doubled) and 2. The number of properties for sale (Inventory) has gone down. The Reason; International Demand. Looking at our results for 2011, approx. 62% of the sales were to international buyers. If you're considering selling your property, don't miss out on our free Maui -- International Buyers Report. You'll see where buyers are coming from . . . ."
According to Hawaii realtor David E. Buck, they're coming from Canada.
Writing on Hawai'iLife.com, on May 20th, 2011 Realtor David E. Buck, R, BIC, of Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers (4614 Kilauea Ave., Suite 206, Honolulu, HI 96816) advises that in 2010 and 2011, "Canada has taken over for Japan as the #1 foreign country investing in residential real estate in Hawaii." In his article, "Canadians Surpass Japanese for Foreign Investment in Hawaii Real Estate" Mr. Buck wrote:
I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Michael Sklarz of Collateral Analytics speak today at the Hawaii Convention Center about foreign real estate investment. He had some interesting data that he was able to compile with the help of Title Guaranty. For the state of Hawaii, Canadian investment in real estate has by far surpassed other foreign countries over the past few years. Over the past decade or so, the Japanese have been averaging 250-300 purchases/per year. Canadian investment is nearing 400 purchases/year over the last 2 years. Following a distant third behind Canada and Japan is Hong Kong.
Sklarz also had some good data on where foreigners were buying throughout Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island . . . On Maui, the Canadians are by far the largest foreign investment country . . . . On the Big Island, Canadians have also taken the top spot . . . . It makes sense why the Japanese are being surpassed when you see some of the graphics that were displayed. The residential market in Japan is still down 60% from 20 years ago! Sklarz anticipates foreign investment to pick up from Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, and Canada as their residential markets are near all time highs. He went on to compare what we're seeing with the Canadians, and other foreign investment here, being analogous to the Japanese bubble we experienced here in Hawaii . . . . The difference between now and then is the Japanese back then were willing to pay 25% more than domestic buyers for most properties. Although the Canadians are whipping out their checkbooks, they are not "overpaying" and it is predicted this trend we are seeing will be more sustainable and long lasting.
On the same website on February 28th and March 9th, 2012, Ms. Pat Strausse, RB, also of Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers, provides a two-part list of "Ten Things Canadians (or any Foreign Buyers) Need to Know Before Buying Real Estate in Hawaii." In her Part 2 Report, Ms. Strausse advises the following:
There are three points you should know about renting your property out as a vacation rental.
I raise these examples of communication from Hawaii for three reasons. First, Canadians have emerged an important investor-class in Hawaii. Second, as Ms. Strausse's article shows, efforts by the Hawaii State Legislature to advance consumer protection may well need to attend to those who are marketing Hawaii abroad. And third, Canadians making cross-border investments in Hawaii are subject to the provisions and protections of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The US Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration makes clear on its Trade Compliance Center website the NAFTA Chapter 11 National Treatment issue (http://tcc.export.gov/Trade_Agreements/Exporters_Guides/List_All_Guides/NAFTA_chapter11_guide.asp):
Chapter Eleven obliges each NAFTA government to accord "national treatment" or "most favored nation (MFN) treatment", whichever is better, to investors of other NAFTA countries. "National treatment" means treatment no less favorable than that accorded to a country's own investors who are in like circumstances. "Most favored nation (MFN) treatment" means treatment no less favorable than that accorded to investors of any other country who are in like circumstances. The national treatment and MFN obligations are applicable to the establishment, acquisition, expansion, management, conduct, operation and sale or other disposition of an investment.
Prohibited Performance Requirements
Chapter Eleven imposes disciplines on seven types of "performance requirements". A NAFTA government may not, as a condition for the establishment or operation of an investment in its territory, require a firm to:
. . . . buy or use components from a local supplier or accord a preference to domestic goods or services; achieve a minimum level of "domestic content" . . . . ;
Which brings me to HB2078 SD2 HD2 and SB2947 SD2 HD2.
And on this, I'll go a step further: Perhaps we can also take it as agreed that Legislators and those who are investors in Hawaii share these above beliefs. So why can't the Legislature create, or support the creation of, a task force, committee, or some ongoing consulting mechanism so that we can work together regularly to further the realization and advancement of these shared beliefs far, far earlier in the problem-defining and policy-response process?
It seems to me that there are some exceptionally clever and experienced people who have been drawn in to these matters since all these bills were introduced. Does it not make sense that long before the matter comes to legislation, that through regular consultation and ideas-sharing, we might avoid misunderstandings and hurtful counter-productive efforts to help all owners — resident and non-resident — become law-abiding and tax compliant? I've said it before, and I'll offer it again: I'll help. Maybe we could start with building a simple fact sheet that we could supply to realtors like Pat Strausse, above, so that investors' relationship with the State of Hawaii get off on a better, fact-based footing.
The issue that has troubled me and continues to do so is the feeling that because I'm compliant, accountable, and responsible — but that others aren't — I have to forfeit, some, broad, or complete control of my cross-border investment. Yes, this violates NAFTA, but more than that, it seems an affront to those who have played and are playing by the rules. What is it about some owners that the moment they purchase, they take steps to find out what constitutes compliance, and then execute the actions to ensure that they meet all obligations? For me, it's what helps me sleep at night; that I'm acting responsibly.
Why are others not in compliance? One might just as easily ask, "Why are our jails full?" But surely the answer to the question, "Our jails are full, so what do we do to stop people from breaking the law?" is not, "Arrest everyone, and put them all in jail; it's just easier that way."
And therein lies the frustration with this and other such bills. Accordingly, notwithstanding the NAFTA provisions and protections that govern my cross-border investment in Hawaii, and in respect of my stated beliefs, above, we need to find balance. We need to find balance that allows the State to achieve tax-compliance goals for all owners of transient accommodation, and that can be achieved in a way that does not jeopardize any tax-compliant, law-abiding owner's ability to run an investment in Hawaii, cross-border or otherwise. In short, we need to avoid the "Arrest everyone" scenario.
Against this backdrop, it remains that distinguishing between residents and non-residents, i.e., terminology such as 'on-Island or without,' undermines what the bill purports to do; ensure tax compliance and enhance consumer protection. As I have noted previously in respect of NAFTA, if residents are afforded an exemption from provisions of State law, it constitutes "the most favorable treatment," and remains the standard to which NAFTA partners, in my case Canadian cross-border investors, claim for application to their investment, too. Full stop.
Should the State persist in forging a distinction between resident and non-resident, in violation of NAFTA, the NAFTA protections afforded Canadians would be expected to be employed, as noted by Cornell University, in its report, "Free Trade and State and Local Government" at http://government.cce.cornell.edu/doc/reports/freetrade/#book2:
An "investor" is any person, company or lender with a financial venture that sells goods or services in a participating country where the investor is considered foreign[ii]. These investors have a right to bring nations into international arbitration to defend government measures that affect their investments (property) negatively. These agreements expand foreign investor rights by granting:
The expanded view of "property" is defined to include future profits, market share, and market access. Partial losses of profit or use of land may require government compensation. This is a greater right than U.S. citizens have under the takings clause. Partial regulatory takings are considered non-compensable, reasonable losses for the privilege of citizenship in the domestic context[iii].
Foreign investors have also been granted the right to comment on draft legislation that might affect investments. If displeased with the final legislation, foreign investors can circumvent the legislation and challenge the law by asking a secretive international arbitration tribunal to declare the law invalid under NAFTA on a number of grounds. These changes are the basis of much of the concern voiced by state and local governments. The concern is not unfounded, and has been reinforced by the actions of some investors.
Related to the resident/non-resident NAFTA issue is that of the Owner-Manager (Owner) and on-island contact; Roles, definitions and limitations. In my practice with my cross-border investment units in Hawaii, my local contact, while identified, has yet to be used in any meaningful or substantive way by guests: Guests have always been able to contact me first, and are encouraged to do so. That said, my local contact has no involvement in the management of the rental, securing bookings, collecting fees, making remittances, etc., as that is exclusively my responsibility.
Like others, therefore, I am concerned with use of any language that refers to a local contact as an "agent" or describes their duties as management; again, that is exclusively my responsibility. It would be of benefit to both intents on the bill, i.e., to ensure tax compliance and to enhance consumer protection if the Legislature were to change the name of this assisting party to "on-Island contact" and specify that the function of the "on-Island contact" is not management, but is, instead, the fulfilment of "roles, responsibilities and duties as determined by the owner, and that the on-Island contact also serves as the emergency contact for the rental and its guests."
Similarly, as this "on-Island contact" does not perform the role of a Licensed Real Estate professional or professional Property Manager, there is no requirement for the individual to be real-estate licensed. In the same vein, there is no need for the "on-Island contact" to handle guest monies or payment of taxes, as that is exclusively my responsibility. Indeed, any requirement by the State for the use of a Licensed Property Manager, as noted previously, violates NAFTA per the "Prohibited Performance Requirements, i.e., "[a] NAFTA government may not, as a condition for the establishment or operation of an investment in its territory, require a firm to . . . . buy or use components from a local supplier or accord a preference to domestic goods or services."
In the same vein, HB2078 SD2 HD2 offers language that an owner may use an agent — for which others I have suggested, above, the term "on-Island contact" as long as the on-Island contact provides the service to no more than one party. While the NAFTA provisions and protections under Chapter 11 would again apply to this restriction, too, I understand that the Hawaii Legislature and its Members are taking steps to garner inputs from others in order to produce an agreeable solution that addresses the impracticality of this language, i.e., actual market conditions for available qualified employees or independent contractors to perform the role of on-Island contact. I would hope, therefore, the type of restriction proposed in this instance in SB2078 HB2 SB2 would be removed. I, like other tax-compliant cross-border investors in Hawaii transient accommodation would like to operate without this restriction and with our current on-Island contacts' support described previously regarding Owner-Manager and on-Island contact.
Lastly, I remain at a loss to understand the purpose or consumer-protection benefit inherent in requiring that the "on-Island contact" name and phone number be listed in sales advertisements. It seems premature to offer such information on a marketing page on the internet; surely it is better used when a 'potential' guest has advanced to 'committed' or 'booked' guest and as such, receives from me all manner of information about making their stay in my units enjoyable and safe. In respect of NAFTA, this State prescription would again run afoul of the Chapter 11 protections, not the least of which would be requiring the posting of information that, in creating confusion, would negatively affect the operation of my business, and make the State liable for penalties to be paid as a result. Indeed, since posting testimony to the Hawaii State Legislature, I have received no end of unwanted emails and robocalls; but I did that willingly, so now I'll have to deal with it. But asking my "on-Island contact" to face the same harassment would likely make them think twice about providing the service to me, and as a result, would again see the State fall afoul of NAFTA in prescribing a requirement on me that undermined my ability to operate my cross-border investments in the US. The requirement offers no measure of consumer protection, does nothing to ensure tax-compliance, and puts the State at risk of yet another NAFTA penalty liability. It should, therefore, be deleted.
This has been a most unpleasant experience, and in Canada, potential-cross-border investors in Hawaii and the US have had Canadian, Mainland US, and Hawaii website access to all manner of articles now reporting the dangers inherent to Canadians in investing in the State. With the agreements and proposals for improvement and NAFTA compliance outlined in the preceding, I believe the Legislature can address HB2078 SD2 HD2 and SB2947 SD2 HD2 to imbue them with the balance necessary for the bills to ensure tax compliance by all owners of transient accommodation, to advance consumer protection, and to fulfil the State and US obligations under NAFTA. This is a true win for us all.
In addition, I do hope you will create, or support the creation of, a task force, committee, or some ongoing consulting mechanism so that we can work together regularly to further the realization and advancement of these shared beliefs earlier in the problem-defining and policy-response process. All manner of bills this Session, i.e., HB1706, HB1707, SB2078, SB2089, and SB2947, have taken to an adversarial level first that which could have been furthered more effectively through stronger communication, joint effort, and cooperation. This is a shame, and I hope the damage can be undone; I believe that through the type of ongoing committee or body I have suggested above, and the type of communications I would be willing to assist in writing, it can be undone. Through regular consultation and ideas-sharing, we can avoid misunderstandings and hurtful counter-productive efforts to help all owners — resident and non-resident — become law-abiding and tax compliant, and operate in a way that enhances consumer protection.
To me, that's an approach worth embracing for goals that are important to us all.
Adam Leamy
773 Island Road
Victoria, BC V8S 2T8
Thank you for your response alohaes, I will gladly wait but remain confused as to the method we need to use to send our letters / communications. Will we be able to submit testimony on the website or do we have to do it via letters/ e-mails / faxes? Is there a preferred approach? Thank you for your guidance.
@jive I am just not getting what is happening now. I looked at the Hi
legislature HB2078 HD2 SD2 and the thing that is not clear is the Duties of
the Designated Agent and who that agent can be. I read the Versions of the bill
HB2078 SD2 SSCR3167 and I don't get what you are talking about regarding the
requirements of HRS 467. I can't really find it anywhere. I just don't feel
like I know what we should be saying in this next testimony.
Gail Baker
Discount Window Coverings
MauiLizard,We must send by email or fax.
The submit Testimony button is not an option at this time.
By email or fax. The testimony period is over.
fairwayshomeowner wrote:
...and I don't get what you are talking about regarding the
requirements of HRS 467. I can't really find it anywhere.
For HRS 467 (basically: real-estate agent regulations), see http://hawaii.gov/dcca/pvl/hrs/hrs_pvl_467.pdf
Look at "-2, Exceptions"... that's where we're allowed, as owners, to manage our own TVR's... don't look at the caretaker exception, look at the owner exception. That's our current right.
Then, look at the "caretaker" exception and the definition (1:1, exclusive) of "caretaker"... that's what they want us to do if we don't have a licensed agent manage our properties and we're out-of-state owners.
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Bakewell Beginner's Breeze
Monday 13th May at 10.00am This is what time the ride will set off. It's best to get to the starting point at least 15 minutes beforehand to avoid missing the start.
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|Ride distance
|Suitable for
|Distance from me
|Ride level
|60 Mins
|6 Miles
|Women only Not all rides are suitable for everyone. This will tell you if the ride is suitable for you and/or your friends and family.
|? Miles
Easygoing Not cycled for a while and looking for an easy way to get back in the saddle? Fancy a fun way to get your friends or kids riding? Easygoing rides are great for all abilities and ages, taking place along relaxed, mostly traffic-free routes.
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- Starting Point & Postcode
- Hassop Station Nr Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1NW
- Overall Duration On a long ride, it's sometimes good to have a little break in the middle, or maybe a catch up at the beginning or end to keep it sociable. This means that the overall ride duration may be longer than the actual cycling time.
- 1 hours 30 mins (1 hours 0 mins cycling)
Breeze Bike Rides in Derbyshire Dales
This is the first ride in a new regular Monday morning slot. It is ideal for beginners, those returning to the saddle after a long break or ladies who just want to start their week with a gentle cycle followed by coffee in the company of like minded women.
It will take place on alternate Mondays commencing Monday 29th April 2013 and we will meet in the car park in front of Hassop Station cafe at 10am. There is plenty of car parking available (pay and display) and even if you don't have your own bike, you can still come along and hire one!
The Monsal Trail is traffic free and relatively flat so it is an ideal place to get on a bike and increase your confidence. To begin with, we will do a maximum of 1 hour's cycling then relax afterwards in the cafe for a drink and chat. Approx 6 miles max.
Hopefully once this gets established as a regular ladies cycling slot, we hope to be able to offer a choice of rides starting from the same point to cater for varying abilities but then all meet together in the cafe afterwards.
The route is best suited to hybrid type bikes.
Wearing a helmet is advisable; if you don't have one please do not to worry you can still take part. If you enjoy the bike ride and would like to come again perhaps you could look to buy one then.
We will be stopping for a well deserved coffee and cake so please bring some money.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and you'll need to bring a drink, snack to keep you going, spare inner tube and puncture repair kit.
If you have any questions for more information on all of our rides please see our Facebook page Breeze network Derbyshire
Look forward to seeing you there!
- Starting Point
- Hassop Station Nr Bakewell Derbyshire
- Starting Postcode
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- Christine Dicken
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4360 Main St, Manayunk, PA | Directions 1912740.025518 -75.224043
Neighborhoods: Manayunk, Northwest Philadelphia
This is a WONDERFUL Salon!!!!
I received several services from this salon on Friday, May 3, and it was truly one of the most professional and positive experiences I've ever had. Krista did the massage and Annie did the facial, manicure and pedicure. They are quite experienced in these areas, and HIGHLY recommend them!!!!!
Many Thanks to both Annie and Christa for an exceptional job, as well as making me feel incredibly welcomed! All three of you, including the entire staff at Salon L'etoile are simply wonderful!!!!!!!
Ok... so I have been going to L'Etoile for years now. And I am ashamed I haven't shouted from the rooftops sooner about how AMAZING my stylist Tammi DeFelice is.
I started going to her on a whim, after getting my hair done by another stylist for years and not getting desired results. There is nothing worse than a stylist who isn't up to date with the latest color and cut techniques! After first trying Tammi out for a blow dry, I left feeling and hair looking like that of a Victoria Secret ad! Think full, bouncing, luxurious, and vavavoom! After being so pleased, I figure it was time for color. At the time I was PLATINUM white blonde. If you have ever been that blonde, are are working towards getting that blonde, one will know it is VERY hard to do... not only was she able to get me to my desired color, but the way she did color NEVER left my scalp burned or tender which at times color can do. I then decided to try her out for cut... now I am ever the skeptic; I believe you cannot really be good at everything. Either you're a master of color, or a master of cut. Well I was SO mistaken. TAMMI IS A MASTER OF BOTH! Tammi gave me a cut which was full of layers left which left my hair looking refreshed, new, and full of style... which I just never had before. Of course one can understand why I was hooked and never leaving her! Most recently though we decided to put in extensions. Since I had never had them before, I wanted to know exactly what I was getting into, as far as up keep etc... after having a consult, I was ready to take the plunge! After leaving the salon, and going to dinner I was stopped 4 times by different people telling me how stunning my hair was. What pleased me so much was the fact that her skill of putting in extensions was so seamless that people assumed my hair was all my own, and that I just had a really great cut/color/blow out. And isn't that the point of getting extensions? Making sure they are blended well?
If you're looking for a stylist who knows exactly what they are doing, Tammi is your girl! If you're looking at a magazine and you see a cut or color that you want, Tammi can translate it to/for you and your face. You want your hair to go from lack luster to perfection from just a blow out, Tammi is your girl!
I ADORE Salone L'Etoile and Tammi and could never say enough amazing things about them!
I have been going to Tammi for haircuts for the past year at L'etoile, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a fabulous haircut or style! She is so sweet and patient, and makes sure you are 100% satisfied before you walk out the door. She also is very accommodating. I will be using her for my hair as well as my bridesmaids for my upcoming wedding in November!
I have always been one of those people who was super picky about who did my hair... then i went to college and had no choice but to try someone new and havent looked back in 5 years. Tammi DeFelice is the best stylist out there. not only is she great to talk to but she does an amazing job... She actually does what you ask her to do and it ends up looking 100x better than you could have ever imagined. at this point i just walk in and tell her to do her thing because i trust she will always do a good job. I am constantly getting compliments on my hair and now have family and friends who travel to manayunk just so she can do their hair too! set up an appointment with her next time youre getting your hair done and you'll be as happy as i am with it!
WORST BRAZILIAN WAX EVER – I have been waxing for YEARS and NEVER, EVER have I experienced a wax like I recently did at L'etoile. The wax itself was ok--not too painful, but Katrina did have to go over certain spots more than two times--not experienced. Then she was all done...and I checked myself out and there was a huge patch of hair still there. Oops, she says, I must have missed that. How on earth can you miss a huge patch of hair? Isnt it your job to be thorough and make sure its done?
So I leave...only to have my hair growing back less than a week later. I WILL NOT GO BACK HERE .... AND RECOMMEND ANYONE LOOKING TO WAX, GO ELSEWHERE!!!
horrible brazilian wax experience – I feel bad writing such a negative review, but I feel the need to warn others about my wax experience. I got a brazilian wax with Katrina. Not to give out TMI, but it's sort of necessary in this case! First of all, the wax job itself was bad...there were patches of hair and missed strays EVERYwhere. I could have asked her to go back and do more, but to be honest, I was in so much pain that I just wanted to get out of there. I have had this done before elsewhere and it was virtually painless, but I thought maybe I was just being a wimp. Nope, the next day I was severely BRUISED everywhere...a sure sign that something was done improperly. I was also told to get on my knees to finish the back part...something that is completely unprofessional and unheard of in other salons. A few weeks later, my friend (who gets a brazilian every month or so) went there and had the same awful experience. Consider yourself warned!
Hello SuzyG,
We are so sorry that you had an uncomfortable experience with us! We tried to find you in our system to reconcile this but no luck in finding anyone close to your name in your system over the last 3 months. Please contact Cathleen or Samantha at L'Etoile and we would love to discuss this further. Thank you!
AWESOME!! – Absolutely FABULOUS, purchased a spa day on living social, they were so fabulous from the moment I called for the appointment, they called me the week of to ask if I would mind a male masseuse, upon arrival they promptly greeted me, showed me to the spa are and then Shawn arrived for my massage, it was a full hour and wonderful, when I was done with that he turned me over to Katerenya for a facial and again OH MY fabulous!!, then she took me to the salon and did my toes, then turned me over to Ashley who gave me a deep conditioning treatment and a fabulous blow out, NEVER once did I feel like they thought "oh you're here for that deal, you didn't pay full price," it was top notch from beginning to end and worth ever penny of whatever they normally charge, when I got home my husband and daughter couldn't believe how great I looked, thanks L'etoile
Ambiguous and Rude! – The experience started to decline before I even stepped inside the doors!
I gave myself an hour to drive from work in center city to manayunk, however there was an accident on 76 and I was 15 minutes late. I called ahead of time to be polite and I recieved nothing but attitude from the receptionist.
Upon my arrival the lack of hospitality was quite apparent. The stylist did a great job, but she was very rushed. Normally this would not even bother me, but for obvious reasons I was not in the best of moods.
Lastly, I had a gift card for a free cut and color service. Apparently by color service they mean only all over color. Now go on their website, click on services, then go down to color and find highlights. Its under services-> color... but not a color service?
If you mean to say that it only includes a cut and all over color maybe you should mention that some time between the time I make the reservation and the appointment.
A receptionist has very few responsibilities, one of which is a smile. Instead the manager hires a diva. Either they are ok with this situation or the manager couldn't manage a bowl of 'flippin' jello. I'll go with the later.
Best Keratin treatment yet! – I have been getting Keratin treatments for over 3 years now, and have gone to many different salons... and many different stylists.
After nine treatments, the one Donnie gave me last week is by far and away the best, despite every salon using the same Coppola products. My hair is actually drying STRAIGHT, which I have never experienced before, (and just like with my newly hairless legs) I keep going around letting everyone touch to feel how amazing my results are. My pony-tail feels silky and soft, and its just so easy to make my hair look perfect.
Philadelphia summer-- I am not daunted by your humidity at all anymore, my hair's going to look good anyway! :)-
Overbooked – The salon does a really nice job, but they were so overbooked that you don't feel special, and it took over 2 hours for a partial highlight because my stylist was spread too thin.
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Morrison, Joanna (2006) Bad habits temptation and the divided self: a work of fiction and a critical accompaniment using the lunatic asylum, the theatre and the uncanny motif of the double, in the context of nineteenth-century Fremantle, to explore female sexuality and fractured. Masters by Research thesis, Murdoch University.
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Maria is there any chance your going back to Alex? I assume Anna is with Enrique and Maria is with Grigor. Whether your single or not if you want to help make a few movies for 50% let me know. I want to get these movies done. Whoever replies first I'm want to work with. If your dating someone and want to make a movie for 50% let me know. If your single and want to try making movie(s) let me know.
The screen name? I want to contract with a pharmaceutical company or companies to help invent a drug that allows people to do whatever they want in their dreams. If 3 billion take it at $20 a month do the math...
Kournikova.... likes the God Father. Maria your better than Anna Kournikova. Maria be in a movie with a space ship that uses the number 1 energy source in our solar system for laser propulsion. (In the shadows on Mercury it is -200 Fahrenheit. In space it is really cold or hot. The is no atmosphere to heat.) The radiator heats the space ship and cools the steam. Overlooked by billions of people until... Maria being in a movie about a drug that allows people to do what they want in their dreams. Overlooked by billions until... Salvage Title a movie involving nukes and the Russian Mafia. Maria if you want to come visit the Russian River and make a few movies for 50% let me know...
Maria I assume your going back to Alex. If you want to make a few movies for 50% my email is email@example.com
Maria go back to Alex. Injury. It is easier to act than perform live tennis. If you want to make a movie or a few movies for 50% my email is email@example.com What are you going to do with your fame? Try 1 movie for 50%. The Finish Line. Alex and Maria's space ship uses the suns energy to go to stars with Earth like planets.Alex and Maria's spaceship orbits the sun to increase speed using laser propulsion. Fusion didn't occur on Jupiter. Scientist have been trying fusion for over 50 years. They need to spend energy for pressure near that in the middle of our sun. The sun is a big fusion reactor and Alex and Maria space ship boils water for laser propulsion. It cools on the dark side of the ship. On Mercury in the shade it is -200 below zero and 800 degrees in the sun light. Alex and Maria's space ship doesn't have to orbit near the sun. There IS a nano particle that allows water to boil at much lower temperature. http://www.technologyrev...ringing-water-to-a-boil/Water can be brought to boil at room temperature.http://science.wonderhow...mperature-vacuum-174202/Any ship is going to need an energy source to speed up and slow down. Energy production in between the sun and target stars could be fission or fusion. Alex and Maria's space ship uses the energy of the target star to slow down. Maria if your interested in helping make The Finish Line for 50% my email IS email@example.com
Wait weeks, years, over a decade. No days. Maria go back to Alex. This should be done ASAP. Maria my son Alex is 20. Your too young. If you want to try acting in The Finish Line for 50% you can while your back with Alex. Injured. Acting should be much easier than live tennis. Maria you know why you broke up with Alex. Alex didn't do anything wrong. Maria quit wasting time go back to Alex.
The sun is a big fusion reactor. A Fission or fusion energy source between the sun and target star for light and heat. While generating heat a laser would clear the path at 31 times the speed of light would have 31 times as much energy and should cause fission to clear the path similar to a particle accelerator except much faster. The Finish Line is a movie. Lets get it done. Hopefully Elena Putina will help end the stalemate. Anton Konnoff
Maria go back to Alex. YOUR TOO YOUNG. QUIT WASTING TIME. Call Alex and go to Alex's for a few weeks+ for the holidays... If you want to help make The Finish Line for 50% email me. I want to get these movies done and Putinas have been stalemating me for over 10 years since Kournikova, you...
Unpublished Salvage Title was stolen to make 'Borat'. After Putinas stalemated me they waited countless emails to say they cannot afford to help make a few movies. With a money printer they can. If all that IS available IS 'JZ' that IS what people will listen to. No need to be politically 'correct'. Putinas know Obama and the DNC stole they elections using money printing they stole from me.(Watergate 2) My son Alex should be printing money and Obama in Jail drugged. With a money printer you don't need taxes.
With a money printer Russia can build a military stronger than Soviet times, build better houses, cars, subsidize North Korea like Russia did or have China help. China can subsidize their workers... The cold war IS over. Russia should use their military on the worst continent for a place to live and farm land that has 4 seasons and doesn't get -20 below. Vusiks are good friends of mine and when Putin retires my generation gets a turn. The stealing caused my son Alex to get drugged. Going to Australia was stolen too. I want to buy farm land in Australia since 2003. In USA since 1990. Aside from god, the right woman, farm land in Australia is the ultimate dream then movies.
(Thank you for calling)IMG World Max (how may I help you).
This is Tony Konnoff. I wrote many movies and want to know 'if' Maria IS interested in helping make The Finish Line a movie I wrote for 50%. I emailed you a plot summary and complete scripts to movies I wrote. I have tons of movies in various stages of development.
I read your plot summaries. I'll ask Maria if she is interested in helping make movies for 50%.
I didn't know Maria and Alex were broken up for 6+ months. Max try to convince Maria she IS TOO YOUNG for me and Maria should be back with Alex. Science IS HOW god made the universe. I shouldn't be the only one trying to convince Maria to go back to Alex aside from Alex and Maria. I thought Elena Putina would help with this. Tell Maria to QUIT WASTING TIME and go back to Alex. If Maria want's to help make movies for 50% have Maria email me.
Maria can help make movies AND be with Alex. I'll try to convince Maria to go back to Alex. I read your plot summaries and will let you know if Maria will help make The Finish Line for 50%. I assume you want to make movies in the order they are on the plot summary list.
1 movie at a time. I want Maria back with Alex and to get the movies done...
Continued. A talk friends and Investment Counselors have. In fewer words. Farmland and rentals. Movies. Alex and Maria's space ship in between the sun and target star. Real estate isn't a paper investment like stocks or money. Slabs last 50 years to 75. Another reason to buy FARM LAND. In 50 years lots will probably cost a over $1 million unless people start having 1 or 2 and USA does immigration reform. The best deal in real estate are foreclosures and 'Tax Sales'. Research them. cosl.org is one example for tax sales. http://www.realtytrac.com/home/ for foreclosures.
There is more variably and deals in Real Estate. Real Estate will eventually go back up like inflation. The government printed trillions(Bush, Obama and the DNC STOLE FROM ME) so there is more money in the system.
Paper stocks? CEO's try to maximize profit. Paper stocks are now electronic and money can disappear in weeks or months by people with more money who can and do time the markets buying low and selling high. People with money who bought low have this advantage. The market is up and will go back down after this run. It will go back up as will inflation. Real Estate is a secure investment. You cloud make or lose a lot in the stock market. Be content with moderate returns in farm land and rentals instead of risking a lot in the stock.
Real Estate. 'They are not making anymore land.' This is a quote from the 1920's when there were many times fewer people(1.8 billion). Even if Alex and Maria's space ship works we will be fortunate to send 100,000 people. Farms are investments than paper stocks.
Top investment. Real Estate. Farms and rentals. I tried to get my x wife to sell Redwood Plaza and Calaveras Square shopping centers and buy farm land instead with her ~$5 mill. She said she screwed up too much in Humboldt and I would get what I wanted implying the right woman (A Putina?), farm land and rentals. Alex and Jacob have 100 apartments in central California and 40 acres in Carlotta Ca... less than $2 mill each after she had a 3rd with another guy who IS long gone.
Sacramento has the largest Russian speaking community outside Russia. Houses/rentals were ~$160,000 at the low 2008 to 2011 and now are now back up to $250,000. Down from the high of $350,000. Sub prime loans and lower interest rates fueled the Collapse in 2007.
This is what I'm trying to say. $250,000 for a houses/rentals in Sacramento is probably the new high for a while. There are better places like Hyampom, CA. 120 flat acres with 2 houses for under $200,000 in 1997. I told my X wife to buy it and she wouldn't. Now they probably want $1 million. Australia is better. Real Estate is going back up, Farm Land. Rentals. Movies are... investments...'
Movies can be a great investment. Copyrights last the life of the author plus 75 years. Blair Witch Project cost $600,000 to make and made over $200 Million. If 1 in 10 watch The Finish Line in Russia it would be $150 Million then there is the rest of Europe, Asia and America.
It is easier to say buy ¼ or 1/3 farm land.
In fewer words. Kournikova wasted her fame ... MARIA YOUR TOO YOUNG. GO BACK TO ALEX. If you want to help make The Finish Line for 50% email me.


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Former Fighting Illini great Renee Slone completed her seventh season as the University of Illinois head women's golf coach in 2012-13. Slone was named the third women's golf coach in school history on June 8, 2006. She replaced her former coach and mentor Paula Smith, who retired at the conclusion of the 2006 season after 28 years directing the UI golf program. Slone, formerly Renee Heiken, played for the Illini from 1990-93 and is the most decorated golfer in UI history.
"The University of Illinois was a very special place for me as a student-athlete," Slone said. "I plan to move the team forward and challenge for Big Ten and NCAA titles in the near future."
Behind Slone, Illinois has already started making those strides. In the fall of 2006, the Fighting Illini shattered the 54-hole school record by firing a cumulative total of 890 at the Shootout at the Legends to finish second overall. Additionally, the Orange and Blue's final-round total of 292 was just one shot off the single-round school record.
In the spring of 2007, Slone continued to improve the program. The lady golfers finished third at the Indiana Invitational and notched the school's third-lowest 72-hole tournament total at the 2007 Big Ten Championships with a 1255.
During the 2007-08 season, Slone coached the Illini to two tournament victories at the Gainesville Shootout III and the Illini Spring Classic as well as a second consecutive runner-up finish at the Shootout at the Legends. The Orange and Blue had a stretch of six straight top-five finishes during the year and posted the second-best season scoring average in school history (308.44). The Illini also matched the lowest team round (291) at the 2008 Samford Intercollegiate and the team's tournament total of 898 at the 2008 Indiana Invitational ranks second in school history for a 54-hole tournament.
In the 2008-09 season, the Illini boasted the fifth-lowest season scoring average (315.09) in school history with a youthful lineup, including seven freshmen, one sophomore and one senior. The team made history at the season-opening tournament, sending five freshmen to the event for the first time in the program's history.
In the spring of 2010, Illinois won its first tournament since the 2007-08 season at the UC Spring Invitational, shooting the second lowest 54-hole tournament total (893) in the program's history. At the Big Ten Championships, the Illini made program history finishing the 72-hole tournament with a total of 1230, the lowest score to date. Not only did Slone coach Illinois to record breaking team finishes, but each individual golfer posted or tied her career low round and experienced her career low 54-hole tournament total during the 2009-10 season.
The 2010-11 season was full of milestones. The Illini advanced to the NCAA Regional Championship for the third time in program history, as well as set new team records at the time. At the first tournament of the season, the Ptarmigan Ram Fall Classic, Illinois set the then-lowest team round in school history, carding a three-under 285. Later in the fall, the Illini shot a one-over 281 during the Challenge at Onion Creek, the second lowest team round in school history.
In 2011-12, Illinois earned a berth to regionals for the second year in a row and fourth time in school history, tying for 14th at the NCAA West Regional. The Illini placed fifth at the Big Ten Championships, which was the program's best finish since 2002 and top showing at the conference tournament under Slone. The Orange and Blue won a team title to start off the spring and recorded eight top-five team finishes. The Illini also twice set the team school record for a 54-hole tournament total and turned in the top two individual tournament and team single round performances in school history.
In 2012-13, the Fighting Illini reloaded its roster with young talent, after the notable Class of 2012 left Champaign-Urbana. Led by the experienced junior Ember Schuldt, Slone helped develop rookie Samantha Postillion into a contender. Illinois' season was highlighted by a third-place finish at the Wolverine Invitational, in which Schuldt and Michelle Mayer finished in the top 10, and the fifth-straight victory over Illinois State at the Illinois Challenge in February.
To add to the excitement, the Illinois athletic department opened the 16,000-square foot Demirjian Golf Practice Facility. The facility features large chipping and putting areas, heated hitting bays that open onto an outdoor driving range and full locker rooms, complete with a lounge and study areas for the players.
"The Demirjian Facility is an excellent practice venue for our team," Slone said. "The building has been a tremendous asset for both the men's and women's golf programs and will play a key role as we work toward building a championship program."
As a player, Slone had an unparalleled career while donning the Orange and Blue. During her senior season in 1993, she averaged a school-record 74.33 strokes per round, claimed a school-record eight medalist titles - including the Big Ten Championship - and was named the 1993 National College Player of the Year by both the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) and Golfweek Magazine. Throughout her career she was a three-time All-American, claiming three straight top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships (1991 - 3rd, 1992 - t-4th, 1993 - t-6th). She also was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year (1992, `93), two-time Big Ten Championship Medalist (1991, `93) and two-time UI Dike Eddleman Female Athlete of the Year (1991, `92).
Slone remains Illinois' career-stroke average leader (75.53) and owns the top two single-season stroke averages in school history. In addition, she holds two of the top five single-round scores, two of the top-four 54-hole scores and the top three 72-hole scores.
Slone also earned notoriety when she tied the LPGA 9-hole record of 28 at the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic. After her stellar Illini career, Slone continued playing as a member of the LPGA Tour from 1995-97 and also spent time on the Futures Tour and Ladies Asian Tour.
Following her playing career, Slone moved into coaching as assistant coach for both the men's and women's golf teams at Bradley University during the 1999-2000 season. The following season, she returned to the University of Illinois and served as an assistant coach under Smith during the spring of 2001 while finishing up her bachelor's degree in business administration-marketing. In addition to customary assistant coach duties, Slone was designated as the team's head coach for two tournaments, the Illini Spring Classic and the Big Ten Championships.
Since that one-year stint as an assistant at Illinois, Slone served as an Assistant Golf Professional at two different courses in the south. She has served as the manger and golf professional at Sherwood Forest Golf Club in Brevard, N.C. Prior to that, she was an Assistant Professional at Connestee Falls Country Club in Brevard, N.C., where she established a "Clubs in the Classroom" campaign introducing hundreds of young children to the game of golf. She also was responsible for clinic development and instruction, in addition to helping with all daily golf operations and personnel.
A native of Metamora, Ill., Slone had an outstanding junior career before coming to Illinois, finding success at the area, state and national levels. She won an unprecedented four consecutive Peoria Women's City Titles (1987-90), was a two-time IHSA Individual State Champion (1987, `89), and was a three-time American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) All-American.
In 2004, Slone was inducted into both the National Golf Coaches Association Players Hall of Fame and the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame.
Maiden Name: Renee Heiken
Born: June 2, 1972
Hired: June 8, 2006
Family: Married Rick Slone in 2001
University of Illinois - B.S. Business Administration-Marketing
Career Experience
|Head Coach, University of Illinois Women's Golf
|Manager & Golf Professional, Sherwood Forest Golf Club, Brevard, NC
|Asst. Golf Professional, Connestee Falls Country Club, Brevard, N.C.
|Asst. Golf Professional/GM, Country Club of West Georgia, Villa Rica, Ga.
|Asst. Coach, University of Illinois Women's Golf
|Asst. Coach, Bradley University Men's and Women's Golf
Playing Experience
|Futures Tour
|LPGA Tour
|University of Illinois
|NGCA and Golfweek National Player of the Year (1993)
|Three-time All-American (1991, '92, '93)
|Three-time NCAA Tournament Top-10 finisher (`91 - 3rd, `92 - t-4th, `93 - t-6th)
|Two-time Big Ten Conference Player of the Year (1992, '93)
|Two-time Big Ten Conference Individual Champion (1991, '93)
|Three-time All-Big Ten (1991, '92, '93)
|Two-time Academic All-Big Ten (1992, '93)
|Two-time Illinois Dike Eddleman Female Athlete of the Year (1991, '92)
|UI Career Stroke Average Leader (75.35)
|Metamora Township HS, Metamora, Ill.
|Two-time IHSA Individual State Champion (1987, '89)
|Three-time AJGA All-American (1986, '88, '89)
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I have been thinking a lot lately about the need of playing as well as working, and how critical it is that we not only enjoy our workouts but that we also insert some play into them somehow. I found a book that supports what I have been trying to say, which is that play is good for the heart, the mind and the soul and the spirit. It is called simply, "Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul" and it is written by a doctor of medicine. I heard a podcast the other day featuring him and his impressions concerning the brain. You can begin your search for it at this website: http://docartemis.com/brainsciencepodcast/
Dr. Brown, and other researchers, now believe that the once popular theory that the brain was incapable of regeneration is not accurate. They think that a process goes on in the brain that they call neuroplasticity, the process of the brain molding itself through neurons connecting and routing around aging areas of the brain. This process acts virtually like regeneration of brain cells and seems to take place best in the presence of exercise, both physical and mental. The mental aspects are using the brain in learning exercises that really stretch how it is used. Learning a language, or to play an instrument, or doing puzzles, things like that are what help the cognitive skills. The physical exercise doesn't need to be long, but it should be relatively intense. Then there is the role of play and how it affects the brain. It seems to meet both of the exercise criteria I just mentioned, physical exercise, and focusing the brain on something that forces it to concentrate and be used in novel ways.
Brain food certainly helps as well. For my money, fish oil capsules are clearly the things that brains are fueled by.
Much of this is just me, but Dr. Brown's book at least backs up what I've been trying to get at. Next time I'll blog a bit about how to work play into your workouts!
I would add that laughter is the best medicine of all! :0)
Keep the faith!
Faithful Renee :0)
What a great idea, a book that show us the importance of playing for all ages! I love it! I am a kid at heart anyway so this should fit in well for me!
I think this would also help my son who has some minor brain damage from the bad accident he was in 2006.
I am going to order a copy from Amazon.com. I can't wait to read it!
Thanks Mike!
Sylvia Bortman
2006 BFL Grand Champion Women's 50+
Mike-The Physical Education world has been preaching forever that exercise helps build brain cells, but with the "No Child Left Behind" act, that started making districts cut their recess time and PE time to get more academics squeezed in.
I have attended a few workshops dealing with exercise and the brain and I would like the government to pass a law called, "No Child Left on Their Behind"!
Several years ago I started a before school walking program at my school and although I don't have statistical data to support it, I know it helps the kids...
Thanks for sharing! :)
DebMO :0) Blessed to be a Blessing...
Love this! Thanks Mike.
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Three-Pointers: Nothing comes easy for Thunder in frustrating Game 3 loss to Grizzlies
The Grizzlies beat the Thunder 87-81 in Game 3 on Saturday in Memphis to take a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinals series.
• A suddenly tough life for a team that's made it look so easy. It's virtually impossible for a series to be tighter than the one that is unfolding so far between Oklahoma City and Memphis. Game 1 was a one-point game with just a few seconds remaining; Game 2 was a two-point game with just over a minute remaining; Saturday's Game 3 was tied with just over one minute remaining. Although neither team has truly broken open a game as of yet, the Grizzlies prevailed in a tense endgame for the second straight contest and appeared to edge toward control of the series as a whole.
"We just gutted it out," Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said. "We defended. We just stayed after it. As we've been all year, it hasn't been pretty, but it was pretty for us because we got the win."
Hollins had no reason to hesitate in placing his team's performance within their year-long context. The Grizzlies beat the Thunder in Game 3 in much the same way they beat the Thunder in Game 2 and in much the same way they defeated the Clippers in the first round. For the third time in their four playoff home games, Memphis held its opponent to less than 84 points, sucking virtually all of the life, spark and fun out of the opposition's attack. Kevin Durant crouched in frustration in the game's closing minutes, as the league's third-highest scoring offense in the regular season sputtered into an offensive foul call and an errant desperation three.
It was telling — and comical, really — to hear a deadly serious Marc Gasol lament the Grizzlies' defensive shortcomings afterwards.
"Too many points in the paint, too many fast-break points, we've got to be better than that to win the series," he said.
OK, Marc, the defense fell short of perfection, but please acknowledge these facts: Oklahoma City shot 36 percent from the field, 28 percent from deep and couldn't muster a point in the final 1:57. The Grizzlies might be able to contain Reggie Jackson a bit better and they might never force Durant into a truly off night, but they've already succeeded in junking up the series exactly to their liking, frustrating and exhausting the Thunder in a way no one — save the Heat in last year's Finals — has managed to do over the last two seasons.
"We can't hang our heads," Durant, who finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, repeated multiple times. "We can't cry about losing. We have to embrace the challenge and learn from it."
That was a reminder to himself and a message to his teammates, more than anything else, following a loss that was defined by a basketball junkie's pet peeves: missed opportunities. Serge Ibaka blew two dunks and Durant, almost incomprehensibly, whiffed on a pair of free throws in the closing minute.
"We missed some looks," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said. "Easy, easy, easy."
If Game 3 fit perfectly into the Grizzlies' season, it also stuck out like a sore thumb from everything the Thunder has considered normal. A team that has made basketball look easy, made scoring look effortless and made good defenses look average since the end of the lockout is now stuck in a Russell Westbrook-less alternate reality where even the surest of points can't be taken for granted.
Durant's talent is such that he can't be written off or counted out but it's becoming impossible to see the Thunder restoring this series to their preferred pace and style. In turn, Game 3 made it that much more difficult to envision the Thunder beating the Grizzlies at this game, which is so clearly their game.
"We don't look at it [like we are the favorites now]," Gasol said, after finishing with 20 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. "We don't care. the tags and all that stuff, we leave it to you guys. That doesn't faze us. It never has and never will."
• Pick a goat. The ongoing race to see who will take a greater share of the blame if and when the Thunder are eliminated added another important chapter on Saturday, when both Ibaka and Kevin Martin finished six-for-17 from the field, again leaving Durant to rely almost solely on Jackson for offensive help in Westbrook's absence.
Martin's inconsistency has been maddening — very good in Oklahoma City's closeout win over Houston and in Game 1 against Memphis but usually invisible otherwise — but Ibaka, who is shooting just 43 percent in the playoffs after shooting 57 percent during the regular season, will likely wind up taking the brunt of the heat. Frankly, there was a Chuck Knoblauch feel to his performance in Game 3 (Serge Knoblauch-a, perhaps?). The botched dunks were just the start: he was zero-for-seven on jumpers, had two other misses deep in the paint and appeared hesitant to shoot at times.
Durant spoke openly about Ibaka's confidence crisis following a game in which his shot total (19) barely outpaced Ibaka's (17).
"I'm not going to stop passing the ball because he missed a few shots," Durant said. "It's all in the mind. I have to continue to build him up. … His spirits were down and I have to pick him up."
Ibaka's saving grace, for now, is that Oklahoma City's big men held Memphis's frontline in check. The Thunder won the rebounding battle by seven, had 14 more points in the paint, Zach Randolph finished with just eight points on a poor shooting night and Ibaka had four blocks. Should Z-B0 get things rolling like he did late in the Clippers series, the target on Ibaka's back will grow exponentially bigger. That seem unfair: Martin's rarely fulfilling his primary duty — to score — while Ibaka has consistently executed his defense/rebounding/paint control role, even if he's failed miserably when asked to do more on offense.
• Look past the late miscues. Oklahoma City's struggles late included Durant's missed free throws, an ill-advised deep three-pointer from Derek Fisher and a crucial charge call on Jackson with 1:31 remaining and the game tied. He made matters a bit worse by fouling Mike Conley with just under a minute remaining, gifting Memphis two free throws and turning this into a two-possession game.
Those two plays marked an unfortunate end to another strong performance from Jackson, who had 16 points, 10 rebounds and two assists, and found a way to provide the occasional spark by getting to the rim or finding space to shoot open jumpers in semi-transition.
The future of Eric Bledsoe with the Clippers — where's more or less stuck behind Chris Paul even though he possesses starter-type talent — has received all sorts of attention and we're getting closer to the point where Jackson's play will warrant that type of buzz as well. He's way too talented to play just 14 minutes a night again next season. Most likely, the Thunder resolves the scenario by playing him alongside Westbrook on a regular basis, as Jackson's finishing abilities far outpace his playmaking skills at this point. Remarkably, none of Oklahoma City's 18 most-used lineups this season included Jackson and Westbrook on the court simultaneously, per NBA.com. Talk about a huge opportunity for experimentation.
Need convincing? Take a look at the coordination, speed, ball-handling, composure and general athleticism displayed during this end-to-end finish and tell me this guy's short-term future should be as a full-time back-up.


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"Pride (2)"
Season 3, Episode 5
|Can. Airdate
October 15, 2003
|U.S. Airdate
October 17, 2003
|Prod. Code
|Episode Guide
Ever since Marco secretly came out to Spinner can't handle the fact that Marco's gay, so Marco wonders whether he should keep it a secret from everyone else until a horrible night shows him who his real friends are. Meanwhile, Snake's been getting sicker, and what he thought was just a cold suddenly seems much more ominous.
Main Plot
Spinner still can't handle the fact that Marco is a gay, so Marco wonders whether he should keep it a secret from everyone else or if they will be different. But on the way to Dylan's hockey game, he gets bashed by a group of homophobic guys. They then break his phone preventing him from calling anybody. Jimmy realizes something is wrong when Marco hasn't shown up yet or picked up his cell phone. While Marco is being gay bashed. Jimmy starts worrying and searches for Marco. He finds him with a cop and tells her that he is a friend. He then explains the situation to the cop.
Sub Plot
Meanwhile, Snake's been getting sicker, and what he thought was just a cold suddenly turns out to be leukemia.
- The title of this episode is named after the song "Pride" by U2.
- The N edited out almost every use of the word "Fag." In the American version of this episode. Also, The N edited what Spinner wrote on the wall in the bathroom "Marco is a fag" to "Marco is gay." in the American version of this episode. Lastly, The N also cut some footage of Marco getting beat up in the park in the American version of this episode.
- This is the most edited episode of Degrassi on the television channel The N
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- Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
- Stacey Farber as Ellie Nash
- Aubrey Graham as Jimmy Brooks
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- Mike Lobel as Jay Hogart
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- Kim Roberts as Ms. Smith
- George Stanchev as Tough guy
- Maria Vacratsis as Sheila
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After Having Had Four Limited Editions, Cusqueña Wheat Beer Is Back to Stay
23 October 2012
• Cusqueña Wheat Beer comes back as a permanent edition after the positive feedback from consumers.
• Cusqueña portfolio has four varieties nowadays (Cusqueña, Cusqueña Malt, Cusqueña de Trigo and Cusqueña Red Lager), available all year round.
• Wheat beer is available nationwide in 620ml returnable bottles and 330ml non-returnable.
Lima, October 19th 2012.- Cusqueña Wheat Beer comes back into the market, now as a permanent edition, after four successful periods available as a limited edition. This way, Cusqueña Wheat Beer becomes the fourth product of Cusqueña's permanent portfolio, which has all its varieties available nationwide all year round, always with the Premium quality and taste hallmark of Cusqueña.
Introduced for the first time in 2009, Cusqueña Wheat Beer had a very good acceptance among consumers, showing that it came to stay. It managed an increase of 32% in the fourth quarter, in comparison to the third edition, Cusqueña Wheat Beer has shown to please the taste of the Peruvians.
On this matter, Edwards Taboada, Director of Cusqueña brand, pointed out, "Thanks to its flavour and the quality provided by it selected ingredients, like Andrews Wheat, one of the best in the world, Cusqueña Wheat Beer has managed to be accepted and preferred by the consumers. Also, Cusqueña strengthens its innovative position being always at the forefront without forgetting the Premium quality of its products."
This new presentation of Cusqueña Wheat Beer, with the rest of Cusqueña portfolio (Cusqueña, Cusqueña Malt and Cusqueña Red Lager) can be found nationwide in 620ml returnable bottles and 330ml non-returnable (six-pack), all year round.
About Cusqueña
Cusqueña beer transmits the millennial heritage of the Incas, because it's created with the same talent, passion and attention to detail with which the Incas made their work to be admired by the whole world. Cusqueña is the national premium beer from the Backus portfolio, made 100% with barley and Saaz hop, the world's finest.
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This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com. We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
Note, the news release was first published in its local market on 19th October 2012.


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While this flying totem pole might not initially strike fear into your heart, Sigilyph's reasonable bulk and good Speed stat, along with access to Tailwind and Magic Guard, make it an excellent Tailwind attacker. Its powerful Psychic-type STAB gives it super effective coverage against the abundant Fighting-types, while its typing allows it to take any Fighting-type attack with ease. That typing also hurts it, though, since it gives Sigilyph weaknesses to many common attacks such as Rock Slide and Shadow Ball, and while Sigilyph's good bulk allows it to take a hit, its somewhat low Speed makes it susceptible to many faster attackers such as Archeops and Terrakion. Overall, Sigilyph is a great Tailwind user and abuser, and makes a useful addition to almost any team.
Sigilyph's access to both Tailwind and Magic Guard, along with a usable Special Attack stat, make it an effective Tailwind attacker. Psychic is its STAB move of choice, attaining key OHKOs on every Fighting-type Pokemon and hitting Amoonguss for huge damage. Ice Beam adds to Sigilyph's coverage, OHKOing the genies and most of the many Pokemon weak to Ice-type attacks. Tailwind allows Sigilyph to support its team and boost its own Speed. Shadow Ball deals decent damage to most Ghost- and Psychic-types, making Sigilyph much more effective against opposing Trick Room teams.
Air Slash hits various Pokemon for more damage than Ice Beam, including Virizion, Zoroark, Scrafty, and Whimsicott, and provides better neutral coverage than Ice Beam. However, Ice Beam still hits the genies, Haxorus, Hydreigon, and Krookodile harder, and due to their high usage, it's usually the better option. As Sigilyph has various weaknesses, Protect can be useful, allowing a teammate to take out a Pokemon such as Thundurus that may threaten Sigilyph. However, it does make Sigilyph far less effective against opposing Trick Room teams, meaning it is an inferior option.Team Options & Additional Comments >>>
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Sigilyph's good defenses, excellent Psychic typing, and Magic Guard makes it an ideal initiator of a Skill Swap chain. If it is able to transfer, for example, Thundurus's Prankster to Amoonguss, your opponents are in for a world of hurt. Magic Guard is also an excellent ability to Skill Swap to another Pokemon, making Sigilyph ideal for the role. However, the strategy is ruined if any Pokemon in the chain is KOed, and as such is not very reliable. Sigilyph has access to Reflect and Light Screen, and with its relatively high Speed and good defenses, it can make for a useful dual screen user. However, Sigilyph's ability to burn opponents with Psycho Shift makes Reflect generally useless, and Sigilyph is much more effective setting up Tailwind than setting up dual screens. Thunder Wave may seem useful for lowering an opponent's Speed, but Tailwind does that far more effectively, making Thunder Wave useless. Sigilyph has access to Trick Room, but with its relatively high Speed stat for a Trick Room team, it's easily outclassed by slower Trick Room users such as Musharna or Reuniclus.
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Thundurus can do severe damage to Sigilyph with its STAB Thunderbolt, but a specially defensive EV spread allows Sigilyph to take a Thunderbolt and set up Tailwind. Many Rock Slide users can do significant damage to Sigilyph, but must watch out for the odd Psycho Shift, which will neuter their offensive capabilities, and Roost, which allows Sigilyph to take a slower Rock Slide with ease while recovering health. Taunt users such as Thundurus, Tornadus, and Whimsicott can stop Sigilyph from using Tailwind, but must watch out for Mental Herb.
Dark-types such as Scrafty and Krookodile can deal severe damage with their STAB Crunch, but must watch out for Psycho Shift, which neuters their offensive capabilities by inflicting burn. A special attacking Hydreigon doesn't care about a burn, and can deal significant damage with its STAB Dark Pulse, but it must watch out for a Life Orb-boosted Ice Beam, which will do severe damage. Ice-types such as Vanilluxe can do huge damage with their super effective STAB attacks, but Sigilyph's good defenses allow it to take most Ice Beams and set up Tailwind with a defensive set, and Roost will allow it to remove its weakness while recovering health.


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Hello folks, I'm 17 and atheist. Woot!
Anyways, I'm in my senior year of high school and this year we have to write an informative research paper. Of course it made perfect sense to me to pick a topic that I knew well and enjoyed. Of course, I picked atheism.
Anyhow, I just thought I'd make this thread so I could keep you all up-to-date on my workings for this paper. I'm looking to make this the best paper I've ever written. I think an important part of doing that will be feedback. So I will leave you with my thesis and let you tell me what you think and give me your thoughts as to which parts of atheism seem to get the least amount of understanding. I just want to get some general ideas of what fellow atheists think so I can research those particular parts and include them in my paper. Thanks in advance.
Thesis: "Atheism has been, and continues to be, a vibrant and objective way to view the world, its surroundings, and mortal inhabitants."


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National Symposium
Docomomo US National Symposium
The Docomomo US National Symposium is the primary event in the United States for those interested in the preservation of modern architecture to gather, discuss, share and explore the preservation of heritage of the second half of the 20th Century and its legacy and importance today. The Symposium developed as a result of the Docomomo US Board of Directors' annual "Face to Face" meeting. The first expanded event took place in Los Angeles in 2010 with an open forum for local individuals actively engaged in the discussion of modern architecture. Docomomo US hosted its first National Symposium in Sarasota, Florida in April 2013. Held annually, this multi-day conference seeks to engage local participants in cities across the United States, offering participants the ability to interact with and explore a wide variety of significant modern architecture and sites.
National Symposium Objectives:
- To promote the value of modern architecture and to highlight its significance and attributes
- To provide a forum whereby participants can share their knowledge and experience in an effort to promote collaboration and best practices
- To bring together the Docomomo US Board of Directors, its chapters and friend organizations, national and local partner organizations as well as the general membership and local community
- To provide an engaging and educational experience for Docomomo US members and all those who attend
- To promote interaction and communication among the chapters, the Board of Directors and its staff
- To provide a platform for the host organization, its city and region for their commitment and contribution to the preservation of modern architecture
- To influence public opinion and increase positive attitudes of modern architecture and design
Docomomo US National Symposium 2014: Modernism in Texas
Docomomo US and Houston Mod will be hosting the second annual National Symposium in
Houston, TX March 13-15. The symposium will include presentations from leaders in
architecture and preservation, along with tours of modern sites and architecture in the greater
Houston area. Houston is home to significant sites such as Mies van der Rohe's Museum of
Fine Arts, Ulrich Franzen's Alley Theatre, and Philip Johnson's University of St. Thomas.
More information on the Modernism in Texas symposium can be found on the symposium
website: www.docomomo-us-symposium.com.