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CDOT REVISITED … Each year CDOT directors, engineers, PR folks and field staff, plus State Transportation Commissioner Steve Parker of Durango, visit Telluride and talk with the county commissioners. They present their annual budget and answer any questions. It's a public meeting, although usually few citizens attend. Last week's meet was a little different … (Actually, this column got "lost" in cyberpurgatory, and the meeting referred to here happened back on Sept. 23.).
MAG CHLORIDE …Thanks to BOCC Chair Joan May, CDOT came prepared to explain its continuing use of a controversial chloride liquid de-icer, heavy on the magnesium … There was the usual history to explain first. How the EPA tagged Telluride back in the Eighties with PM-10 Non-Attainment Area Status -- under the Clean Air Act … PM-10 is particulate matter so small that, when suspended in some concentration in the air we breathe, it can lead to pulmonary stress and disease. Wood smoke, vehicle exhaust and road dust were identified as the main culprits (imagine what the morning air inversion must have been like back when Telluride was a mining camp of 5,000 souls burning coal) … So, for the last twenty-plus years state and local governments have worked to ban wood-burning in the Telluride airshed, pave roads, use street sweepers, apply dust control to county and private roads, and stop using sand particles on the state highway. But that left CDOT with a problem – how to provide a safe level of traction on icy or snow-packed winter roads. And that brings us back to mag chloride, the current winter road treatment. Everyone agrees that mag chloride salt formulations contain some heavy metals. Someone from the CDOT team explained that the chemical shipments are randomly tested – under current contracts coming from Utah – and concentrations of toxins have to be within industry limits. But what had local citizens in attendance and up in arms were the dead and dying trees along local highways and roads … CDOT Consultant Ed Fink had the latest best bit of information on that issue. It's not the salt seeping into the roots that's killing the trees, it's the speed of the car tires mashing the salt into the snow and spinning both up into the air as a salty aerosol that coats the needles of evergreens, and kills them – blocks photosynthesis from occurring. Fink actually told me in private that he thinks it may be a bad idea to cut down dead trees, since they could block the mag chloride aerosol from infecting healthy trees … Nevertheless, CDOT folks have committed to go with several of us on a highway dead tree tour and see if they can start identifying and figuring out how they might remove some of the unsightly snags within the highway right-of-way along our scenic byway.… According to Fink, the distance the aerosol spreads out from the pavement is directly proportional to the speed of the traffic on the road – the slower the speed limit, the less dead trees. So, the real eco-answer to the problem ought to be limiting traffic speed to 45 mph or lower everywhere in the Telluride Region.
TRAFFIC LIGHT COMETH? … Engineer Mike McVaugh brought the good news – Society Turn's intersection was identified as number three in CDOT's Durango Engineering District's problem intersection list, high up among the ones planned for fixes (its congestion factor the highest in the region) ... The bad news was that there wasn't $4 to $8 million in the budget for a roundabout, but just under a half-million for the installation of traffic lights. Not the best solution, McVaugh agreed, but with special traffic-sensing devices he assured us that he felt they could mitigate the increasingly long waits at that corner, especially during rush hours … But that's the technical engineering. The bigger question -- does Telluride want a traffic light?
NORWOOD HILL WORK … Another safety issue on the Norwood-to-Telluride reach of Highway 145 is imminent rockfall hazards on Norwood Hill, and McVaugh said those would be addressed with some control work next fall … So, expect traffic control and delays on the highway once again next year.
TO TURNOUT OR NOT … The county gave a pitch to CDOT for more turnouts to relieve traffic congestion on Highway 145, including a powerpoint of a similar mountain highway in Nevada, where turnouts are better signed and used more consistently. Of course, most states have a five-car-following limit, before a slow-moving vehicle has to pull over at the next safe opportunity. Colorado doesn't. Its statutes are sufficiently vague that the State Patrol rarely ever pulls over slow-moving vehicles, and the rush hour trains along the Placerville-to-Telluride sector can number in the several dozens, both going and coming … McVaugh promised to send a safety engineer out on a ride (alone) to consider possible sites for more turnouts.
WEEKLY QUOTA … "I guess the only difference between Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney is ... lipstick." - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (environmental lawyer and a professor at Pace University Law School)
CACTUS GOO … The slimy ooze inside prickly pear cacti can act as water purifier extraordinaire, according to Hispanic biochemical engineer Norma Alcantar of the University of South Florida in Tampa. It scours arsenic (up to 80 percent), bacteria and even cloudiness out of rural drinking water … Discovery News wrote, "Alcantar estimates that one lobe of prickly pear would supply a family of five for about five weeks." … Next thing you know, we'll be seeing prickly pear farms down in the desert.
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Kyle Kendrick Getting More Ks
"Kyle Kendrick" -- that sounds like the name of a power pitcher, doesn't it? Unfortunately, the Phillies right-hander with three Ks in his name failed to get many on the mound during the first five seasons of his big league career, striking out just 4.1 batters per nine frames from 2007-11. The only pitcher who threw at least 500 innings over that period with a lower K rate was sinkerball specialist Aaron Cook.
While Kendrick still won't be confused with a strikeout fiend, his K rate as a starting pitcher this season (6.6 per nine) is in the same ballpark as the National League average (7.3 per nine). He punched out a career-high eight hitters against the Miami Marlins last night, taking a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Kendrick's changeup, which he used to record seven of those Ks, is a major reason why his strikeout rate has climbed from Eisenhower-era levels. There's a lot to like when Kendrick pulls the string.
Kendrick has thrown his changeup 21.7% of the time this year, up from 13.5% in 2011. Last year, Kendrick's changeup dropped just one more inch in the strike zone than his sinker. This year, there's a three inch difference in vertical movement between his changeup and his sinker. That extra separation could explain why hitters are whiffing nearly twice as often against the pitch as they did in 2011.
Here's Kendrick's changeup contact rate by pitch location as a starter in 2011, and then 2012:
Batters missed Kendrick's changeup about 23% of the time in 2011, which lagged well behind the 29% MLB average for starters. In 2012, however, they're swinging through 41% of Kendrick's changeups. That puts Kendrick in the same territory as the game's string-pulling royalty:
Highest changeup miss rates among qualified starting pitchers, 2012
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|Jarrod Parker
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|Johan Santana
|Jaime Garcia
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Last Update: 9/13/05 (Transmittal I-4-15)
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Brian Bedford in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and More Set for Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2013 Season
Antoni Cimolino today announced the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's playbill for 2013, his first season as Artistic Director, and began to outline his vision for the Festival's future during his tenure.
Combining intimate chamber pieces with works of larger scope, the 2013 season offers a rich variety of repertoire, from classics to light-hearted comedy to powerfully emotive musicals. It also invites audiences to enhance their enjoyment of the productions by exploring various thematic strands that run through the playbill as a whole.
"I have selected a season that I hope will touch both the hearts and minds of our audiences, not only engaging them emotionally but also provoking discussion and debate," said Mr. Cimolino. "These plays complement and reflect one another, while at the same time connecting with contemporary social issues. Each will offer a complete and fulfilling experience on its own – but the experience will be even richer for those who see several of the productions and take advantage of the opportunity to draw connections among them.
"Our audiences have always expected us to tell the great stories, and to tell them superbly," he added, "but I believe that today they also want to explore, to ask questions, to interact with us and to better understand the artist's goals."
To that end, Mr. Cimolino will complement his playbill with a new initiative, the Forum: an interactive program of talks, discussions, music and dance, and other ancillary events that will offer a diverse range of perspectives and invite debate on the season's themes.
"Many of these plays, for instance, deal with the bonds that hold communities together and the differences that divide them," said Mr. Cimolino. "Several of them feature characters whose 'otherness' challenges the status quo. The Forum will invite our audiences to pursue these and other topics raised on our stages by participating in a lively exchange of ideas."
The 2013 season will open at the Festival Theatre with Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's great tragedy of young lovers who defy their families' ancient hatred. It will be directed by Tim Carroll, who helmed 2010's Peter Pan and is currently directing Mark Rylance in Richard III and Twelfth Night at Shakespeare's Globe in England.
Donna Feore, whose previous work on the Festival's thrust stage has included such hugely Popular Productions as Oklahoma! and Oliver!, will direct and choreograph one of Broadway's most celebrated musicals, Fiddler on the Roof, the humorous yet heart-wrenching story of a community whose traditions – and very existence – are assailed by the winds of change.
The solidarity of comrades-in-arms is pitted against the machinations of church and state in the swashbuckling adventure The Three Musketeers. Based on Alexandre Dumas's classic novel, this adaptation by Peter Raby was written in 1968 especially for the Festival stage and will appeal to audiences of all ages. It will be directed by Miles Potter, whose StratfoRD Productions include the highly lauded Richard III, Medea and Orpheus Descending.
Completing the line-up at the Festival Theatre will be The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare's perennially popular yet always controversial story of a despised outsider who seeks horrific vengeance for the abuse to which he has been subjected. It will be directed by Mr. Cimolino, whose prior Festival productions include the current season's widely acclaimed Cymbeline. The production will feature Brian Bedford as Shylock.
Mr. Bedford, whose recent double triumph as director and star of The Importance of Being Earnest thrilled audiences first in Stratford and then on Broadway, and was broadcast in high definition on cinema screens, will also direct Blithe Spirit, Noël Coward's hilariously witty comedy of ghostly visitation from the "other side." The production will be presented at the Avon Theatre.
Also at the Avon, Des McAnuff, whose tenure as Artistic Director ends after the 2012 season, will return to direct The Who's Tommy, which he co-wrote with Pete Townshend and for which he won a Tony for Best Director in 1993. The spectacular rock musical tells the story of a young man who, despite having lost the faculties of speech, sight and hearing, becomes a pinball virtuoso – and the centre of a celebrity cult.


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Reviews by elBecko:
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
12-08-2012 02:41:26 | More by elBecko
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04-24-2014 13:29:34 | More by harsley
3.5/5 rDev -10%
04-23-2014 20:44:42 | More by atrocity
United Kingdom (England)
3.76/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
355ml can, poured into snifter. A: Slightly darker
than normal pils, Large head, good retention, lots
of lacing, the haziest filtered (I think) lager I've
ever seen. S: German style noble hops, could
have been Warsteiner. T: Doughy, bitter,
something really reminded me of Duvel. M:
Lacked the bite of an authentic German Pils, thick
body, smooth, not much carbonation. O: A Pils
with a US craft slant, wouldn't turn it down if
offered one but can't help thinking the Germans
make better versions of domestic styles.
Serving type: can
04-22-2014 21:01:03 | More by jonb5
New York
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
04-21-2014 02:23:17 | More by ElijahRivera
Rhode Island
4/5 rDev +2.8%
04-20-2014 01:27:49 | More by Burt
New Jersey
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04-19-2014 18:14:43 | More by tkdchampxi
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04-19-2014 12:15:06 | More by ChrisMyhre
4/5 rDev +2.8%
04-19-2014 00:01:20 | More by WillCarrera
3.5/5 rDev -10%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
I poured this beer into a glass, it has a murkey orange color body with a small fizzy head. The armoma had a citrus, lemon aroma to it. The taste has a crisp pilsner flavor, hop and citrus, malt. The hops also gives it a earthy, grassy flavor also. The mouthfeel is smooth and crisp and overall a good pilsner.
Serving type: can
04-18-2014 16:53:41 | More by chefhatt
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04-18-2014 15:29:53 | More by wsickler
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04-18-2014 13:58:45 | More by llalpertma
United Kingdom (England)
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04-16-2014 17:49:38 | More by wl0307
3.7/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
16 oz can into a pint glass.
A: Pours an unusually cloudy golden color. The white-colored head is a finger high and very rough in texture. Retention is lacking. Lacing, though, is fairly nice - a semi-solid ring is left on the glass.
S: Lemony like whoa. There are other citrusy notes like lime and orange, too. The malt backbone is seemingly minimal - and that's a good thing. Some faint buttery hints are also present. I like my pilsners to have a big, hoppy bite; this certainly looks like it will fit that equation. On the other hand, the nose is a bit weak for me.
T: Oh yeah, that's nice and bitter. The primary hop flavor is a ton of lemon; other notes of apricot, lime, grass, and orange hide subtly behind it. Its bitter bite hits the palate immediately, yet it slightly subsides near the semi-sweet finish. As it warms up a bit, the crackery malts come out to play a bit, helping to balance this in all the right ways.
M: Due to its haze, it's not a clean beer, at all. On the other hand, it's very much crisp-finishing and easy to drink - refreshing, too. It's not entirely bone dry, but I wouldn't trade the pre-swallow creaminess for anything else. Carbonation is surprisingly soft.
O: The more I sample from Sixpoint, the more I start to 'get' them. Maybe it's the way they hold up a middle finger to style conventions (this is some weird hybrid between a German pils, a kellerbier, and a good ol' fashioned hoppy 'Murican lager; even better, it actually works), I don't know. All I know is I would definitely buy this again.
Serving type: can
04-15-2014 18:44:10 | More by ThisWangsChung
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
04-15-2014 02:20:50 | More by trubeernick
United Kingdom (Scotland)
3.31/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
355ml Can from Crystal Palace (Wetherspoons), Glasgow (£2.49):
Clear, light golden colour with a lot of visible carbonation showing through plenty of bubbles rising to the surface. Has a half cm, foamy white head that hold pretty well with some lacing too.
Light pilsener malts & some grassy hops with a crisp & clean aroma that has some bittersweet notes coming through & faint citrus with a few earthy notes as well. It was a fairly light smelling beer & pretty much as I was expecting for the style.
Light & clean pilsener taste with some earthy bitterness coming through & a few malts as well. There was a light citrus & lemon taste with some grassy hops on top of that.
Smooth & clean on the palate with a naturally crisp finish as the name hinted at. The beer was a good thirst quencher with carbonation levels about medium with a medium body & a slightly bittersweet finish.
A decent pilsener & not a bad offering from Sixpoint, although it wasn't in the same league as their Bengali Tiger. Nice & crisp, living up to the name at least but there are better pilseners out there.
Serving type: can
04-14-2014 08:36:48 | More by flyingpig
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
04-13-2014 19:51:23 | More by hinemk76
4/5 rDev +2.8%
04-11-2014 03:20:28 | More by Patches826
4.5/5 rDev +15.7%
04-09-2014 15:55:05 | More by JimmyAloysius
4/5 rDev +2.8%
04-08-2014 15:05:26 | More by victory4me
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04-08-2014 01:39:02 | More by Petey_the_Quiet
New York
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04-07-2014 23:43:52 | More by Ctruskey
New York
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
04-06-2014 04:48:48 | More by paulish
3.75/5 rDev -3.6%
04-04-2014 17:46:22 | More by Bartos
4.25/5 rDev +9.3%
04-03-2014 00:01:04 | More by 322wingedfoot
The Crisp from Sixpoint Brewery
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...there are 101 books in your to-read piles. Also, when you say you are going to bring only a few books back from ALA Annual in New Orleans and you bring back 61.
Is there a 12 step program for my bibliomanic hoarding? I'm sure of it.
Will post major ALA update sometime this weekend. But now, I'm off to enjoy my ARC of Michelle Hodkin's The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Word to the wise: it's super creepy. Perfect hot summer night read!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
4 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Hey! It's me Rumin. Nice blog. Awesome backround.
- 26 August, 2011 13:36
- Alaina Tocci said...
Aww. I wish I had more to read, I've got two books left of my summer reading stash, and I don't really want to read them.
- 28 August, 2011 18:25
- Jennifer said...
@Rumin, Thanks! And @Alaina, that's what the library is for! I will be dropping off a box of newer galleys for CCHS at the beginning of the school year.
- 28 August, 2011 20:36
- Mary Debrick Chudzynski said...
Jennifer, did you move to a different site, or are you simply trying to catch up on those 101 books? ;)
- 06 January, 2012 13:17
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Jan 23, 2014
DCCC Launches Paid Grassroots Calls to Urge Republicans to Give Up Repeal Agenda
On the third anniversary of the first Republican vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching a paid grassroots campaign to urge 21 vulnerable House Republicans to give up their repeal-only agenda that would take the country back to the days when insurance companies could do whatever they want to raise rates, drop coverage and deny care. The …Read More »
Jan 23, 2014
Washington Lobbyist David Jolly's Troubling Record on Social Security and Medicare
A new Tampa Bay Times report reveals troubling information about Washington lobbyist David Jolly's record on Social Security and Medicare: Jolly lobbied "on Social Security reform on behalf of a conservative interest whose CEO expressed support for privatizing accounts," – a disastrous proposal that would force seniors to gamble with their retirement in the stock market. Jolly disclosed that he personally lobbied Congressman Paul Ryan on seniors issues in the budget Ryan was crafting in the …Read More »
Jan 22, 2014
41 Years After Roe vs. Wade, Eric Cantor Leads House Republicans' Assault on Women's Health
Republican House Leader Eric Cantor and his Congressional Republican colleagues are honoring the 41st anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision by stepping up their attacks on women's health care. As he spends his day in Washington rallying with the extreme wing of the Republican party, there is no question that the misplaced priorities of Leader Cantor's Republican Congress are on full display and their war on women stays …Read More »
Jan 21, 2014
New Ad: Jolly "Proud" to be Lobbyist
Today the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released its first television ad in the special election for Florida's 13th district. The new ad, "Proud," highlights David Jolly's record as a Washington lobbyist. The ad will begin running today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH "PROUD" Transcript: Narrator: David Jolly's proud to be a lobbyist. Jolly: I have been a registered lobbyist. And I'm proud of the work that I've done. …Read More »
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Jan 15, 2014
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Jan 15, 2014
Congressional Republicans' Flawed Priorities: IRS Should be Able to Audit Rape Victims
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DCCC Chairman Steve Israel's Statement on Congressman Owens' Retirement in NY-21
DCCC Chairman Steve Israel released the following statement after Congressman Bill Owens announced his retirement in New York's 21st Congressional district. "It has been an honor to serve with Bill Owens, someone who always put his constituents first and has been a tireless advocate for New Yorkers. Bill has set an example by always coming together to solve problems and working together to create jobs. While Republicans are already fighting a …Read More »
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New York Congressman Michael Grimm was one of the first elected officials in the country to come to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's defense and insert himself in the middle of a scandal brewing in another state. Congressman Grimm, who is also facing a federal investigation for his illicit use of his own elected office, fired off a statement before Governor Christie was even finished …Read More »
Jan 09, 2014
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Brian Nestande's congressional campaign has been a dud. Between his opposition to popular ideas like raising the minimum wage and the DREAM Act and his poor fundraising support, Nestande looks to be going nowhere. So it should come as no surprise that Republicans are looking around for other options, and former legislator Ray Haynes is the first to publicly express interest in a primary challenge. "Republicans realize that …Read More »
Jan 08, 2014
New Poll: Fewer Americans than Ever Want to Be Associated With Republican Party
A new Gallup poll shows that the percentage of Americans who identify as Republicans has dropped to a 25-year low of just 25 percent. The percentage who identify as Democrats has stayed constant at 31 percent. Gallup wrote: "Americans' increasing shift to independent status has come more at the expense of the Republican Party than the Democratic Party." This drop comes as House Republicans continue to focus solely on their base and ignore bipartisan enthusiasm from …Read More »
Jan 07, 2014
Barbara Comstock: Wrong on Teachers, Transportation and Transvaginal Ultrasounds
Barbara Comstock's brand of extremely dysfunctional politics represents everything that Northern Virginians hate about the dysfunctional politics of Congress. Comstock's relentless focus on the most divisive issues at the expense of growing the economy or strengthening the middle class would make the gridlock in Congress even worse. Comstock's announcement today sets the stage for a race to the right in the Republican primary, as potential candidates will be forced to align …Read More »
Jan 07, 2014
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The objective of this event to is to introduce and educate local students and adults to healthcare careers.
Three break-out sessions have been added to the event to help students learn more about education preparation for college, what to look for in a nursing program and financial aide. Departments of the hospital will have individual displays with information such as job descriptions and salary ranges. Representatives from area colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions.
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There is a saying…..all good things must come and here it ended with a bang. But today there is good news for one resort that will not make the list of implosions; the Sahara Hotel and Casino. It was just announced this week that the owners of the Sahara have obtained $300 million in funding to redevelop the landmark property into a resort that will be called SLS Las Vegas. I saw this as fantastic news and now I truly believe the Las Vegas economy has started to regain its past glitter.
The Sahara Hotel and Casino has always been a special place for me. I hate to date myself but when I turned 21 in 1980 a few of my friends and I made the trip from LA to Vegas to explore the world of gambling. I remember driving up the I-15 Freeway and getting off on Sahara Avenue. The first place we visited? That is right; the Sahara Hotel and Casino.
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Telethon raises $750K for tornado victims
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November 21, 2013 (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) (WLS) -- Federal and state officials were meeting in Washington, Ill., Thursday to start conducting preliminary assessments of the damage caused by a string of tornadoes that struck Sunday. Meanwhile, some students were heading back to school.
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Five days after that deadly tornado outbreak Sunday, survivors will be allowed access to what's left of their property on Friday morning. Fourteen hundred homes were damaged or destroyed. Rain on Thursday delayed the process.
As night fell, the detritus of a tornado looked all the more daunting, but that didn't deter battered townspeople from a community meeting where they heard they'll be allowed back to their homes Friday through the weekend.
In the cafeteria another story of graciousness : Joliet Catholic HS football players brought a pasta dinner to their Washington IL rivals -- to whom they lost last week -- before the destruction
"They are incredibly resilient. Out of bad always comes goodness, and there's so much goodness that has come out of this terrible tragedy," said State Sen. Sue Rezin.
A benefit concert with REO Speedwagon and Styx is set for the weekend at U.S. Cellular Arena in Bloomington.
On Thursday, workers from the Federal Emergency Management Agency began assessing the damage. It's the first step for many victims who need help to rebuild their homes and community.
A community meeting will be held Thursday night to hear word from state and federal emergency management officials about how their losses are actually being documented. It's a big process, but the preliminary part of the process is more or less done now.
More tornado victims are going to be able to go home for the first time this weekend.
But of course they won't be able to stay, not when more than 1,000 homes in Washington have received official preliminary designation as "destroyed."
"What we saw was 1,484 homes categorized as either completely destroyed or with major damage," said Jonathan Monken, Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Among the victims is the family of Austin Wileman. Their home, clad in white, is obviously uninhabitable, not even a week after Austin's mother made the final mortgage payment.
"The worst thing of all is that my mom made the last house payment last week. Eighteen years, and finally got it paid off. Everything was going good, everyone was happy. Never imagined we'd wake up Sunday morning and everything was gone," said Wileman.
Federal and state authorities escorted Eyewitness News around some of the worst of the devastation.
Beginning Saturday at 9 a.m., residents and their authorized friends will be allowed in to salvage whatever may remain for them here and in other parts of destroyed Washington.
"I kept fighting for residents to get them back to their homes. Within 48 hours we were able to accomplish that," said Gary Manier, mayor, Washington, Illinois.
Volunteers will need permission from homeowners to help them as they access their properties. Government employees will not be authorized to help as residents pick over their belongings. Soon after the demolitions will begin.
"If it's destroyed I think it's pretty obvious that people should not be inside of it for any duration of time. But the minor and major categories, by definition, start with the word 'uninhabitable,' and people need to remember that," said Monken.
Washington High School students return to class
In a sign of normalcy, students at Washington High School returned to classes Thursday for the first time since the tornado swept through Sunday. The school's superintendent says they want to try to get students into a normal routine as quickly as possible.
With communications and electricity still sketchy, a lot of the students have not yet been able to check to see how all their friends fared in the tornado. That's why school district officials decided to start the high school schedule again Thursday.
"There's gonna be a lot of hugging and crying, a lot of that today," said Jordan Toyne, student.
Students returned to classes at Washington High School on Thursday for the first time since the storm. School district officials say it's important to get them back to their regular routines. Many have spent the last few days volunteering, helping tornado victims. They are anxious to get back.
"It's good to get back in motion," said Colton Myers, student.
"It's nice to be back at school. I'm excited to see my friends, just to make sure they're ok," said Kyla Huntsman, student.
Only the high school students were back at school, the elementary and middle schools will reopen on Monday. An emergency meeting has been planned Thursday night at the high school for local leaders to brief residents to address all of their concerns, and there are many.
Crews have been working around the clock trying to restore electricity to the Washington area, and volunteers are streaming in from all over.
Paul Thompson is here from New Orleans cooking up meat for a big bowl of chili, big enough to feed about 700 people. That's about how many he fed on Wednesday. After hearing about the tornado, he says he had to come do what he could to help-- and that means cooking.
"The devastation in the back was so bad. You know, we went through Katrina but this, this is worse than Katrina. This is bad," said Thompson.
Volunteers are arriving from all over offering help. Future Hall of Fame and former White Sox player Jim Thome toured the damage Thursday morning. His brother's home in Washington was not damaged, but many others were destroyed.
"I'm having a hard time with it this because it's so close to my home. This affects not only me, this affects the State of Illinois," said Thome.
"There's gonna be a lot of hugging and crying, a lot of that today," said Jordan Toyne, student.
Some local churches also were trying to address spiritual needs. A prayer service was held Wednesday at Washington Presbyterian Church.
"Prayer service is just an opportunity for people to come together. We want people to remember that God has not abandoned us, even though, sometimes, it feels like, 'Where was God during these things?' People ask that question in tragedies," said Pastor Rebecca Weltmann.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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The owner of a former Internet gambling parlor in Marathon is facing a pair of third-degree felonies resulting from a March 26 undercover operation conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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A Michigan man was sentenced Monday to five months in federal prison for illegally buying and selling Florida Keys marine life.
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A former U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer who admitted to trying to hire a hitman to kill a Middle Keys Realtor has had his sentencing pushed back a second time. Dennis Zecca, facing 10 years in federal prison, is now scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Court Judge Jose Martinez at...
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This hooded sweatshirt has a spacious drawstring hood and a roomy kangaroo pocket in front.
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India is a land rich in monumental heritage. The monuments of India not only showcase the breathtaking architectural splendor and intricate work but, also serve as a testimony to India's affluent past.
Here is a list of the most popular monuments of India:
List of historical monuments of India
Here is a list of the most popular monuments of India:
- Adilabad – The Fourth Fort of Delhi: Adilab is the fourth fort of Delhi, built by Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. Much of the fort now lies in ruins but, the basic structure has survived.
- Adlaj Vav – An Architectural Marvel: The structure of the Adlaj Vav echoes the Indo-Islamic style of architecture. It is a unique water work, a five storied step-well and is located in a small village of Adlaj, 19 km from Ahmedabad.
- Agar Sain Ki Baoli: A step-well, known for its traditional Hindu style of architecture, Agar Sain Ki Baoli is located at the heart of the city of Delhi. The history of its origin is shrouded in mystery and there are a number of plausible assumptions about the age and name of its builder.
- Agra Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage site, Agra Fort is a massive building built by Akbar the great. The fort is made of red sandstone and is located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
- Akbar's Tomb: A Mughal architectural masterpiece, Akbar's Tomb is located in Sikander, which is a small suburb of Agra. The tomb is a bright red-tired structure and is different from previous Mughal buildings.
- Alai Darwaza: Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway and belongs to the period of Delhi Sulatanate (1191-1526). It was built by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1311 and showcases a new style of architecture.
- Bada Imambada: It is an important tourist attraction in Lucknow. The design pattern of the monument is the main attraction here. It reflects the era in which it was built. The great hall is presumed to be the largest hall in Asia.
- Bandnore Fort: It is a seven storied fort located in the colorful state of Rajasthan. The fort reflects the fascinating history of the past and typifies the medieval Indian military style of architecture.
- Bijai Mandal: The structure of the Bijai Mandal is a matter of controversy. It is neither a fort nor a tower. It is an oblong building which houses a number of rooms within in. The intriguing structure was built by Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, the second ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty.
- Cellular Jail: The Cellular Jail is located in Port Blair. The jail symbolizes the hardships and inhuman treatment, which the inmates had to encounter during their struggle to attain freedom from the clutches of the British.
- Charminar: A famous mosque and monument in the city of Hyderabad, Charminar stands as a pivotal structure around which the glory and history of Hyderabad prevails. The Charminar was built by Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah, the Sultan of Golconda in 1591.
- Chittorgarh Fort: The fort is an exemplification of the Rajput style of architecture and highlights the story of the Rajput rulers who laid down their life fighting.
- Fatehpur Sikri: It is a majestic city of the Mughal dynasty and was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The Fatehpur Sikri is an amalgamation of different architectural traditions.
- Ferozshah Kotla: The citadel was built by Ferozshah Tughlaq. Ferozshah Kotla was the capital city of Ferozshah Tughlaq.
- Fort St. Georgefirst Fort of the Colonial Era: Built in 1640, it is the first fort that was built by the British in India. It is located on the coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal and is illustrative of the military architecture.
- Golconda Fort: The fort reflects the grandeur of the military architecture. It was used as a defensive structure during the 17th century.
- Hauz-I-Alai: It is a unique water work built by Ala-ud-din. It was built with an aim to surmount the problem of water scarcity in the capital city of Siri.
- Hawa Mahal: Located in the pink city of Jaipur, the structure of the Hawa Mahal is a perfect blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. It is an important landmark of the Jaipur city.
- Humayun's Tomb: Built by Haji Begum in 1569-70, the Humayun's Tomb enhances the Mughal style of architecture. The tomb is located in the eastern part of Delhi.
- Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb: A highly elaborate edifice the Itmad-Ud-Daulah was built between 1622 and 1628 by Nurjahan. It reflects the Islamic style of architecture.
- Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar reflects the existence and spirit of science in ancient India. The intriguing structure was built in 1725 by Sawai Jai Sing II.
- Kalinjar Fort: The Kalinjar Fort is the abode of a number of monuments and sculptures, which conform to the Hindu style of architecture. It was built in the 7th century AD by Kedar Burman.
- Purana Quila: The structure amply reflects the medieval military style of architecture. It was built in the 16th century by Humayun and Sher Shah Suri.
- Quitab Minar: Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193, the Qutub Minar is an important tourist spot in Delhi. It is a red sandstone tower, which extends to a height of 72.5 m.
- Rohtas Fort: The Rohtas Fort stands as a good example of the military style of architecture. The fortress houses a number of buildings in its precincts.
- Sher Mandal: Sher Mandal is an attractive structure built in the 16th century by Sher Shah Suri. It was here that the second Mughal emperor Humayun fell to his death.
- Siri Fort: It is a defensive fort built by Ala-ud-din Khilji. It was built with an aim to protect the people of his city from the Mongols invaders.
- Taj Mahal: No monuments can surpass the Taj Mahal, in terms of the beauty rendered. Built by Shah Jahan in 1632-53, the Taj Mahal marks the peak of Mughal architecture.
- The Gol Gumbaz: The Gol Gumbaz is the resting place of Muhammad Adil Shah, the seventh ruler of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Built in 1656, it stands as one of the most important building of Bijapur (Karnataka).
- The Red Fort: The Red Fort stands as a good example of the Mughal military architecture. It was built by Shahjahan in 1638-46. It invariably stands as a symbol of India's Independence.
- Tughlaqabad Fort: It is a massive fort which dates back to the period of the Delhi Sultanate. It was built in the 14th century AD by Ghiyas-ud-din-Tughlaq and symbolizes the Tughlaq power.
- Victoria Memorial: Built by Lord Curzon in 106-21, the Victoria Memorial is a wonderful example of the colonial style of architecture. It is located in the heart of the Calcutta city and houses a range of beautiful artifacts.


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Photo of the Month
Photo of the Month January
Negative #: No. 16267
Courtesy of: Bob Oliver
Date: 1955
As we get ready to start another year, Northwest
Arkansas can expect wintery weather and cold.
While some might grumble about snow, there are
those who relish its arrival in anticipation of
winter merriment. Snowy weather allows children
and adults alike to frolic in beautiful white
yards, build snow forts, throw snowballs, and
most importantly go sledding.
Traditional children's sleds
feature steel runners and seat supports raising the
rider off the ground like the one pictured. A wide
wooden seat was mounted to the steel runners giving the
rider a place to sit. While today, sleds come in all
shapes and sizes, they are still used for snowy fun.
Typically, sleds nowadays are used to slide down snowy
hills. When people find themselves without a hill to
sled down, they tend to discover creative solutions to
enable their sledding. One such solution, as seen here
is this picture, is to tie a rope to the sled and be
pulled by a horse.
Sleds weren't always used for fun.
Prior to the invention and wide use of cars, horse drawn
sleds were used for getting around in snowy conditions
when wheels wouldn't work. Horse drawn sleighs used
steel runners similar to children's sleds, but were much
larger and could allow several people at a time to ride
on them.
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Hello, my name is Sarah and I am working at the FSF this summer as part of a newly launched internship program. I will be posting new DRM news each Friday. If you'd like to know more about me read my letter of introduction. If you see stories we should mention here, please let me know.


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I know we've done quite a few discussions about the various atheist-freethought themed songs and music that we all like; I thought I'd "flip the switch" and ask the alternative question.
Are there any christian or religious bands, or songs, that you happen to like? Bands like P.O.D., Skillet, and EARLY Evanescence come to mind - and for you old schoolers like me, how about Stryper? ;)
Right now I have to admit that there is ONE song by Skillet that I actually like - a lot. Not enough to go to a xian lovefest concert of theirs, but this song is actually pretty good. It is called "Awake and Alive", and I have to admit I dig it. A lot.
Does anyone else enjoy (even if you're in the closet about it) some songs/groups that are decidedly xian?
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Jack White nearly became a priest instead of going into the music business, and he's one of my favorite artists right now. But not a lot of his material is actually religious.
I still like some Amy Grant. I'm a rebel.
I like "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison and that "Hallelujah" that plays in Shrek. The bands are not religious, but you could say the songs are. I don't see why I wouldn't like the songs, I mean, I don't care what the guy who wrote it believed. I just like the songs because they are beautiful.
Hallelujah is by Leonard Cohen, and it is about sex. :p
I recently sold all of my old Christian CD's to a used movie/music/bookstore. I never listened to any of them anymore and I couldn't stand them being around reminding me of how closed-minded and dumb I once was... I used to be really into contemporary Christian music and praise and worship songs. I still like Skillet a lot and Plumb has a few good songs too.
I used to listen to POD, being able to tolerate the worshiping lyrics, until I found a lot of their songs were blatant attacks on atheists. Skillet I could no longer tolerate after finding the meaning of the song "You Take My Rights Away." Evanescence don't consider themselves to be a christian band, but I'm not a huge fan, simply because their music isn't that great, and that there are a lot of similar but better bands that are less pop-like and christian. I really like some of Johann Sebastian Bach's music, despite the fact that practically all of it is religious and that he was ridiculously christian. I also find some Gregorian chants to be quite beautiful.
My 3 favorite composers are Beethoven, JS Bach, and Mozart (who is by far my favorite). I sang in a LOT of choruses when I was younger, and I have to admit I loved singing many choral songs. The Lacrimosa movement of Mozart's Requiem is my fav piece of all time.
Anyway, one of the songs we sang in HS chorus had a line in it that I still love to this day:
JS Bach. He is cool. He wrote Jazz for Sunday School.
(for those not into music history, Bach is credited with inventing the unusual timings, syncopation, and feel of what we call Jazz today)
Anything by Anberlin. They are not really a Christian band, rather a band made of Christians, but they do have a few songs that have a religious tone to them, but I still like them.
And then there is Matisyahu, who is one of my favorite artists.
And I also like heavier bands like The Devil Wears Prada and UNDERØATH
Then there's lesser known bands like EleventySeven and TwentyFour64.
same here
Starflyer 59 I still listen to.
You can hardly understand anything he says (partly that's me just not hearing lyrics but music) and most of the songs are just about life, and IMO it's great music.
Stuff that I listened to after breaking out of Christianity but rarely listen to now:
Jars of Clay Every once in a while for nostalgia, some of their stuff not even bothering to tag a Christian line.
Plum (same as above)
Five Iron Frenzy ( for lols and memories of shows I'd been to)
Viva Voce
The only reason I mentioned Evanescence is that they got their start as a xian band, and started on that xian label (can't remember the name right now). Their first mainstream hit, "Bring Me to Life", has the lead singer of 12 Stone - a xian rock band - singing the duet with Amy Lee.
I forgot about Flyleaf - they're definitely on my "some of their stuff I like" list, too.
Would anyone count U2 as a xian band? They have quite a few blatantly religious songs...


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Jan 21/14-Drop by and visit us at NAMM 2014 this week! We're in Hall D, booth 3492. See you there!
Oct.3/12-We've added selectable dotted eighth functionality for tap delay on the Quantum Leap, updated in the revised Quantum Leap User Manual.
Seotember 26/12-Five star tone!! Check out Premier Guitar's review of the Quantum Leap at Premier Guitar magazine's Diamond Pedals Quantum Leap Review.
September 21/12-The very first QL's have begun shipping out to dealers!
August 12/12-The Quantum Leap is almost ready! Just prepping for production, here is a first draft of the Quantum Leap User Manual.
July 3/12-Check out a new Quantum Leap sample.... here we use two different QL's with two different mode settings - harmonic delay and modulated delay - plus an MLJr, Trem and Comp in the chain: Click QuantumLeapChain to play. Guitar: Gibson SG, Amp: Maz Jr NR
April 25/12-The Cornerstone Drive is now shipping! Click Tele_Deluxe_Cornerstone to play an audio sample of the Cornerstone sitting between a Tele and a '57 reissue Deluxe (the sample has a short section with no effect, followed by the Cornerstone).
February 13/12-Click MLJr2012-demo to watch a demo of the MLJr 'short delay' 600 ms mode that we launched at NAMM 2012. This new MLJr mode, like the Memory Lane 1 and 2 analog delays, generates pitch variations when either moving the delay knob or tapping a new tempo. <warning: large 99M (!) video download>
February 6/12-Click Quantum_Muzak to hear a GarageBand backed set of guitar parts using the Quantum Leap. Left to right you can hear a) clean strat w/Quantum Leap in delay mode b) clean strat w/Quantum Leap using 'controlled feedback mode delay' c) clean strat w/Quantum Leap pitch shift and 'controlled feedback mode' delay d) Cornerstone distorted strat w/Quantum Leap in delay mode. All guitar parts recorded through a Maz 18 Jr NR. The clip showcases how the foot controllable pitch shift mode can be used to add atmosphere to a track.
January 25/12-Just back from NAMM, we had an awesome time, thanks so much to everyone for dropping by and saying hi! Click here for a series of pics from the show.
January 15/12-NAMM 2012 starts this week! Jan 19-22 in Anaheim, we'll be in Hall D, booth 3492 - same location as last year. We'll have cool new things to try out (like the Cornerstone and Quantum Leap pictured below), and of course Diamond T-shirt swag...Aimish and I are looking forward to seeing everyone!
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September 8 /10 - While it's been a while since we posted on the website, we've been regularly posting updates via our Facebook page. The Marquis Germanium treble boost is just about ready to begin production, we're working on getting the Memory Lane Jr. finished up and we're super happy to have Ed O'Brien of Radiohead using several of our pedals (Tremolo, Compressor and Memory Lane 2). Ed tells us he loves the pedals and has already used the Memory Lane 2 on a track for their new album.
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April 20th /09 - Guitarist Thomas Schuber is back with another Youtube demo of a Diamond product, this time showcasing the Diamond Compressor. Thomas takes the pedal through it's paces using it for compression and also as a booster.
April 1st-4th /09 - German Diamond Pedals distributor Taranaki Guitars will be displaying our products at the Musikmesse trade show. If you're attending, stop by and say hi to Arne von Brill in Hall 4.0, Booth H41 and try some Diamond products!
March 27 /09 - Diamond Pedals founder Michael Knappe recently discovered a couple of low wattage setups we wanted to share. Mike says that both of these kick butt for small stage gigs or recording!
LP>J-DriveMk3>Phase (2-stage, regen off, speed/depth@noon)>MLN2> Princeton Reverb RI
Strat>J-DriveMk3>Phase (2-stage,regen off, speed/depth@noon)>MLN2>1974X RI
Both setups mic'ed wuth a Shure SM57. Give these a try and let us know what you think or send us your own killer tone setups using Diamond Pedals!
March 16 /09 - Check out this great Youtube video of the Boost-EQ from guitarist Thomas Schuber. The Boost-EQ provides a wide range of tones with just three easy to use controls. Thomas showcases both the subtle and extreme settings available and says of the pedal- "I absolutely dig it!"
March 5/09 - It's been a busy couple of months here at Diamond Pedals. The Bass Comp and Analog Tap Tremolo are nearing completion and will begin shipping to dealers soon. The opto based tremolo pedal offers a host of great features and sounds fantastic while the Bass Comp has been requested by bassists for a while and offers some special 'tweaks' for our low end brethren.
End of life notice: the Memory Lane 2 is unfortunately nearing the end of it's lifespan. The supply of NOS Panasonic MN3005 chips we use is becoming very limited and very expensive. Luckily, we've managed to stockpile a modest supply which will allow us to continue building Memory Lane 2 for a short time but when they're gone... they're gone!
January 5/09 - Happy New Year! Visit Diamond Pedals at Winter NAMM 2009. We'll be at Booth #2785. Stop to check out the new Bass Compressor (by popular demand!) and the all new Optical Tremolo featuring an all analog audio path, tap tempo, selectable waveforms and scratch tempo feature.
December 24/08 - Diamond Pedals will be closed from December 24th until January 2nd. Thanks to all of our dealers and the players who choose our pedals, for making 2008 our best year ever. We'll see you in 2009. Stay tuned for upcoming products!
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September 4/08 - New Halo bass clips by Michele Tacchi have been added to the Halo product page. Also, check out the limited edition run of pedals in metallic green that recently shipped to our Japanese distributor Deviser Special Division:
August 22/08 - We'll be attending the annual MIAC trade show in Toronto, Ontario this weekend. If you're there, stop by and say 'hello'. We'll be back operating normally on Wednesday the 27th.
August 15/08 - LOTS of pedals being built right now and all dealers will be receiving Memory Lane 2 pedals in the coming weeks. Here's a quick shot of one of the assembly stations:
July 15/08 - The move to our new location and webserver changes are complete. Pedals have begun shipping again, look for J-Drive Mk3 and Halo pedals arriving at your local Diamond Pedal dealer soon.
June 27/08 - We're pleased to count Our Lady Peace guitarist Steve Mazur among our growing list of Diamond Pedals users. In other news, Buddy Miller is currently on tour backing Robert Plant and Alison Krauss on the Raising Sand Tour. Buddy is using the Diamond Compressor and Memory Lane pedals.
June 9/08 - New Diamond pedal users include Keith Scott (guitarist with Bryan Adams) and Thomas Blug - Europe's 'Strat King'. We're proud to have both players using our products!
May 9/08 - The Memory Lane 2 has begun shipping! The first batch of MLN-2 pedals are on the way to dealers and should be arriving over the next week. The first pedals have been shipped to- Action Music (Arlington, VA), Axe and You Shall Receive (Brantford, ON, Canada), Musictoyz.com (Falmouth, ME), PedalsPlus (Canfield, OH) and TrueTone Music (Santa Monica, CA)
May 2/08 - Memory Lane featured in the M. Night Shyamalan film The Happening trailer (Quicktime required). We received an email from Benjamin Hazlett, a Hollywood session player, letting us know that not only did he use the Memory Lane for that session, but that it was also used on sessions for the upcoming Wolverine and Batman- Dark Knight films.
April 24/08 - Memory Lane 2 PCBs ... click the pic for more.
April 18/08 - Memory Lane 2 build continues...not too much longer. Here's a teaser...
April 15/08 - After careful consideration and feedback from players we've decided to make some revisions to the Diamond Vibrato pedal. We decided it was too big, too expensive and too compex. As a result, we're scaling back the design to a lean, mean analog vibrato machine. There will still be some very cool features but it will be smaller, easier to use and less expensive. Stay tuned for more!
April 7/08 - Congratulations to Canadian band Wintersleep on their Juno win for Best New Artist 2008. Way to go guys!! Guitarist Tim D'Eon uses the Diamond Memory Lane and J-Drive pedals live and in the studio. Visit their website at www.wintersleep.com
March 31/08 - New features added to Memory Lane 2- in one of those "what if we did this?" moments, we've added a couple of features to the Memory Lane 2 that really add to the useability. First, we've added a 'slap' mode to Delay 1 (activated via mini toggle) so that at any delay time setting there is a single repeat regardless of the Feedback setting. This allows you to have a single repeat on Delay 1 while having any number of repeats (along with a different delay time) on Delay 2. Very cool!
March 10/08 - We get fantastic emails from customers around the world on a regular basis. Today an email arrived from a Memory Lane user who scores the NBC television show "Chuck". Timothy J. tells us that the Memory Lane is an integral part of his guitar sounds when he's scoring music for the show. Keep an ear out for the delay tones next time it's on!
We're continuing to 'tweak' the new Diamond Vibrato pedal circuit- look for some new sound clips posted on the site soon.
Rick McPhail of the popular German band Tocotronic has started using the Diamond Compressor describing it as "the peak of all compressors"- nice play on words Rick! Check out their video Mein Ruin on YouTube or their website.
Cool news! Andy Summers of The Police has recently acquired a Halo Chorus and a Memory Lane pedal from Truetone Music in Santa Monica (thanks guys!) and is currently putting them through their paces. We're big fans so this is very exciting
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Tammy Jones knew something was wrong when she found herself struggling to wake her son Casey, 17, for school and found him cranky, stressed and in a bad mood when he ultimately did get up.
The Rowlett, Texas, mom, 39, got a clue to the source of the problem when he sent her a text late at night, long after he was supposed to be asleep, thinking he was texting someone else.
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GoJane's cheap scarves come in a wide variety of patterns, colors and styles to suit any outfit. Springtime colors like blue, pink and yellow add a feminine feel to any outfit, and we carry quite a few scarves in these soft shades. A solid colored fringe scarf is a perfect accent for a patterned dress, while a fashionable scarf in a fun floral print is great with a more solid outfit.
GoJane also carries cheap scarves with plaid, leopard, camo and tribal prints for print-loving ladies who want to add something extra to an outfit. Scarves with American and Union Jack flags add a patriotic flair, while simple stripes and chevron patterns are always in style. For less than $15, these cheap scarves are just as on trend as their designer alternatives.
On days when the weather isn't quite up to its warm potential, a thick infinity scarf is a welcome addition to any outfit. An infinity scarf has a circular shape that is attached at either end, enabling you to wear it all day long without fear of it sliding off or looking uneven. GoJane's infinity scarves come in chunky knit versions or with thinner fabrics to switch them up from season to season.
If you want stylish scarves in a variety of colors and patterns but you can't afford to pay cashmere prices, choose GoJane. With so many scarves to choose from, you certainly won't be disappointed!


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Lisa Pavelka™ Celebrations Crafting Foil
Item# gc1836
These foils are easy to use! Simply roll out a sheet of polymer clay, overlay the foil coated side down and burnish firmly with your fingertip using a scratch sheet of paper between your finger and the foil. The metallic coating will adhere to the surface of the clay.
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