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Hot air balloons are getting set to take to the sky in Monroe for the kick off of the Balloon and Blues Festival.
Pilot Chris Keefe has been taking to the skies for almost four decades and says there's nothing else like it. "I've been involved with ballooning for about 38 years," he added.
He's joined by Nifty Gadget Ballooning Crew Chief Joyce Phillips, and together, they see the ground from a bird's eye view. "This is the equivalent of the balloon engine. Those are the burners that heat the inside of the balloon envelope," he showed us.
But preparation is key when getting up in the air, especially keeping an eye on the weather and the wind. Pilots generally don't fly with winds stronger than 10 miles per hour. Chris added, "when you're in the air flying, faster winds are fine. As long as when you come down to land, you have slower winds on the surface."
And setting up the balloon, getting it ready to fly- is like an art. "You need to push the frame over this way," said Chris. Chris has traveled to a lot of places with his hot air balloon, but says there's one thing that really makes flying in Wisconsin unique. "It's not flat, and it's not all sand. There's a variety of things. It's a pretty country to be in."
And no matter where he flies, being able to make other people's day is better than any view. "When we're flying, flying over people's houses; they come out they smile, they wave; big smiles on their faces. It's the smile factor."
The festival is free, parking is $3.
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Seen In Vancouver #306: Reflections Duel Outside Catalog Gallery Opening On Powell
July 26, 2011
Opening night of the Justin Wright & Dan Climan dual show at Gastown's Catalog Gallery (56 Powell Street).
Cool Thing We Want #288: Myne Sienna Summer Dress At Chinatown's Charlie & Lee
July 22, 2011
Sienna Dress by Myne | Charlie & Lee | 223 Union St. | Chinatown | $259
I'm lusting after this laid back and flirty summer dress by LA-based Myne at Chinatown's little Charlie & Lee shop. Accessorise with a strong mint julep and you're pretty much good to go.
Post-Riot Therapy: 101 Greatest Things About Life In Vancouver
June 25, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | Ever since the post-game riot nearly two weeks ago and penning my admittedly angry, totally knee jerk reaction to it (amplified in fury 10-fold by my hockey team losing the Stanley Cup), I've wanted to be reminded of all the things that make Vancouver worth getting into such a tizzy over in the first place.
It's not like I forgot, but it feels good to write them down.
I'm over the loss of Game 7 (total lie), but anger nevertheless lingers at the jackasses who posed for photos on burning cop cars, beat down innocents and otherwise abused the name and reputation of this city.
Still, it's time to move on.
It was in that spirit that my wife and I sat down with a bottle of wine after the kids went to sleep the other night and began trading our favourite things to do, see, eat, drink and be a part of in Vancouver.
We left out most of the glossy brochure fluff – the healthy walks along the seawall, the abundance of yoga studios, the vibrant multi-culturalism and so on (all great things, sure) – and narrowed down what started as a massive list to just 101 things that we could agree on.
Naturally, what follows reflects our own interests, work and personal affections (notice the heavy food component), so it's doubtful that you'll hold dear the exact same things. To some, our list might seem bourgeois, blinkered or bullshit, and that's fine. These are the best things that we get out of our city, and we feel no shame in the way we fashion our good times.
So without further et cetera…
Scout's 101 Greatest Things About Life In Vancouver
1 | The Nine O'Clock Gun
We might as well start off with a bang! It's 9 o'clock! So sayeth Stanley Park's 9′oclock gun:
It's been hit by lightning, plugged with rocks, short-circuited, silenced by work stoppages and even (briefly) stolen but Vancouver's famed old Nine O'Clock Gun has—as faithfully as circumstances have allowed—boomed out the time of day from its home in Stanley Park for 107 years now.
What other city in Canada shoots off a canon to tell you with a resounding note of insistence that it's time to go out and have some fun?
2 | Laneway Housing
For a long time, Vancouver home owners weren't allowed laneway housing to help pay their mortgages through renters, house aging grandparents or cloister their wayward teens thereby increasing the city's population density. That changed in the summer of 2009 when City Council approved 70,000 properties for laneway development, thanks in no small part to the lobbying (and awesomeness) of a couple of cool and conscientious little companies that are doing it right. Honour is due.
3 | Tuesday Nights At The VAG
The Vancouver Art Gallery is free (er, by donation) on Tuesday nights. Bring a twoonie and take advantage.
4 | Bike Lanes
Hooray for not getting hit by cars (as much) anymore!
5 | Sunday Soccer at McLean Park
A diverse group of people of every age and background show up at McLean Park in Strathcona every Sunday afternoon to play a legendary – if totally casual – game of footie without nets, refs, corners, throw-ins, rules or clocks. What if it rains or snows? Big deal. Game on. Come and play! (Don't worry about the old Korean man looking terrified above. That's just Kip. He's a power forward, always lurking on the wing) Read more
DINER: Chris Stewart & Andrey Durbach Open Cool Little "Commissary" Food Store
June 25, 2011
Seasoned, acclaimed restaurateurs Chris Stewart and Andrey Durbach (interview), owners of La Buca, Pied-a-Terre and Cafeteria, have just opened Commissary, a rather cool-looking little shop selling "prepared foods to take home."
It's located at 4027 Macdonald St. – right beside La Buca. They're selling stocks, terrines, patés, soups, sauces, stuffed pastas and basically any of the ingredients that they employ in the recipes articulated in each of their restaurant kitchens. In addition to these staples, they also table proteins (we picked up some sweet sockeye for dinner) and gastro-esoterics like truffle paste and Callebaut baking chocolate. Cuteness aside, it's cunningly utilitarian in its functionality for both them and us, serving not just as a space and means to make and sell what they're already doing for themselves, but also to allow us in on the action with their surplus. Clever.
"The Found And The Freed" Pop Up Shop Arrives At 206 Carrall
June 22, 2011
Like a cross between a kickass garage sale and a DIY museum exhibit, The Found and The Freed pop-up shop (brand new to Gastown) features beautiful antiques, artifacts and found objects. Check it out!
The Found and the Freed | 206 Carrall St. | Gastown | Until July 16
The Hotly Anticipated "Save On Meats" Opens Today In Gastown
June 22, 2011
Michelle took these shots at the first "friends and family" dinner service at the highly anticipated Save On Meats last night (since forever referred to colloquially as "Save On").
The venerated, salt-of-the-earth restaurant at 43 West Hastings has taken over a year to resurrect itself under new stewardship, this after 50 years spent serving honest, prepped-in-house diner fare to every stripe of Vancouverite.
Scout broke the news of its coming with Mark Brand at the helm over a year ago and took many shots during the construction phase. Because of the building's history and our memories of the original Save On, we've been especially keen. We're thrilled to the wait come to an end. Brand – who has the lease for 20 years – assures me it'll open to the public in 12 hours from now – that's at noon, Wednesday, June 22nd – come "hell or high water."
A lot of people had a hand in this project and worked very hard on it (Nico, Guy, Rodney, Jason et al, take a bow). I imagine it will be fixed as an unforgettable experience for all who dedicated their and sweat time to it. From the look of these shots, their hard toil has paid off. The photos reveal their superb job at improving on a Vancouver legend without diminishing its working class spirit and feel. And the prices on the draft menu are pretty sweet, too (nevermind the spelling, it's just a draft). We'll leave it at that and the imagery, without captions. The rest is to your imaginations as we fully expect that you'd like to check it out for yourselves.
We're hardly impartial on this one. Welcome back, Save On. We hope you kill it.
Awesome Thing We Ate #838: Honest Diner Feast At Hastings' Imminent Save On Meats
June 21, 2011
Save On Meats | 43 West Hastings | Opening Imminent | More tonight
Scout List: Our Eclectic Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites…
June 9, 2011
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Sizing Up Gastown's Cool New "Community Thrift & Vintage"
June 8, 2011
by Michelle Sproule | Owned by The Portland Hotel Society, a Vancouver organization aimed at providing housing, advocacy and support to people in the Downtown Eastside, brand new Community Thrift & Vintage isn't just Gastown's freshest storefront, it's also a social enterprise that runs as a not-for-profit business that accepts donations of gently-used clothing and redirects all profits to charities in Vancouver (bonus: it employs residents of the DTES in a graduated job training program).
But this is not your average not-for-profit shop. There aren't gnarly stains, mothballs and mountains of crap to sift through. From its "no polyester" policy and its emphasis on natural fibres to the obvious knack the staff have for zeroing in on great pieces, this joint could easily occupy a heart-of-Main Street address and gouge dollars from those who frequent cool-kid stops like Front & Co. This place definitely has that specialty, carefully curated feel, minus the glam, glitter and holy shit, really? mark-ups. In other words, they aren't surcharging for cool.
Shop manager Jenni Nelson and some of her core staff (like local fashion sage Katie Piasta) throw in their expertise at no extra charge. Equal parts stylists, seamstresses and thrifters of the first order, these girls know what they are doing and are happy to advise on what works and what doesn't. On my visit this afternoon (they opened this morning), I walked out with a beautiful French cotton summer top (see below, $10), a simple navy blouse ($10) and a vintage, sand-coloured linen dress ($24). I'm not sure that I would have picked the dress off the rack if left to my own devices, but Katie sized up the items I was carting off to the changing room and pulled it out for me. It fit perfectly.
The interior is all reclaimed wood and exposed brick walls with vintage mirrors and the occasional retro schoolhouse chair thrown in for good measure. Jenni and her husband Jeff Lee (both of the band Hard Drugs) renovated the space on their own, salvaging most of the material in the long neglected space. Have a look at the before/after piece on their blog. Woah. Nice work!
Here are some more shots from today…
You have to check this place out. The prices are in line with what you would find at a typical no-frills thrift shop, and boys…don't fret. There's plenty for you to score, too.
On Your Radar #326: Pecha Kucha Special On "West Coast Modernism" At The Vogue
June 3, 2011
The next Pecha Kucha night is coming down the pipe and should be on your radar. It's a good idea to snag tickets early for this one, because this time around, each presenter will tie their words and images to the theme of West Coast Modernism in architecture. As per usual, each person will show 20 images for 20 seconds and speak over them (going too long at their peril). This gives them 6 minutes and 40 seconds before the lights dim and the next presenter is announced, keeping it concise and episodic with the interest level always topped up. The line-up looks amazing and includes different strokes from architects and designers to community leaders and artists. Bonus: filmmakers Michael Bernard and Gavin Froome will be there! They collaborated to produce this amazing film on Coast Modern architectural style from Los Angeles to Vancouver; from 1922 up to the present (trailer above). Scout is a proud sponsor, so we'll see you there.
Pecha Kucha Night volume 17 | Thursday, June 23 | 7pm | Vogue Theatre (918 Granville) | $15
Scout List: Our Eclectic Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites…
June 2, 2011
The main objective of this website is to scout out and promote the things that make Vancouver such a sweet place to be. We do this with an emphasis on the city's independent spirit to foster a sense of connectedness within and between our communities, and to introduce our readers to the people who grow and cook our food, play the raddest tunes in our better venues, create our most interesting art, and design everything from what we wear to the spaces we inhabit.
The Scout List is our carefully considered, first rate agenda of super awesome things that we're either doing, wishing that we could do, or conspiring to do this week. From our calendar to yours…
The Waste Festival spreads across the city. The playoffs are on. And the sun is set to make an appearance. Do you even need a Scout List? Just walk out the door.
Music Waste is on and events are so numerous and so flippin' good that it's almost pointless to try to narrow it down. Skip over to the Waste website for a look at the schedule and you'll see what I'm on about. I guess if someone held a gun to my head I could come up with a shortlist of gigs that would be on my must-see list, and that list would go something like this: On Friday I'd hit Zulu for in-store's with War Baby (6pm), Walter TV (7pm) , and Spring Break (8pm), then I might high-tail it over to Campagnolo for some crispy ceci and wine before stopping in at the Electric Owl to hear the Shilohs play (10pm), after which I'd bolt to the Biltmore for a bit of Fine Mist (11pm). Finally, I'd wander back down to Hastings Street to catch Apollo Ghosts at the Astoria (1am).
On Saturday I'd take the kids to Red Cat Records for the all ages afternoon show with Woolworm at 2pm and Thee Ahs at 3pm before skipping down to Gene for Prophecy Sun at 4pm. In the evening I'd start out at Antisocial (The Spreads play at 10pm), head to Electric Owl for Sun Wizard at 12:30am and then scoot over to the Waldorf for No Gold at 1am. All of the venues are within walking distance (they say) of each other and full festival passes are only $15 (deal of the century). Passes can be found at: Neptoon Records (3561 Main Street); Zulu Records (1972 W 4th Ave); Scratch Records (726 Richards Street) and Redcat Records (4332 Main Street).
Gastown's Catalog Gallery opens a new show this Friday. This one features work by Caleb Beyers…I read something about a Lamborghini cast out of materials from the earth? Catalog never disappoints. More here.
Opening Reception: Friday June 3 | 56 Powell (right across from Sea Monstr Sushi) | Free
This is a good weekend to take small people to the Vancouver Art Gallery. It's Family FUSE Weekend! "Expect the unexpected and consider the absurd as artists, dancers, musicians, filmmakers and other creative artists lead workshops, performances, tours and activities proving that there are no limits to the imagination." Kids under 12 get in for free (score!) with a paying adult. Imagine the unimaginable and turn the world upside down. Or something…
Saturday–Sunday, June 4–5 | 10am–5pm | Vancouver Art Gallery | 22.50 for grown-ups
George Vergette: Stranded and Broke in a Strange Town opens at Gallery Jones (1725 W 3rd) this week. New paintings by Vergette will be on display starting on Saturday (June 4) with an opening reception on Thursday, June 9. Get out there and expose yourself to art!
Catch the Spread at Chapel Arts over the weekend. This is an art show with a special focus on community building and artist promotion exploring alternative strategies for young and emerging artists to show their work in an underfunded art's community. All work shown will be under $300. Find out more.
June 3 | 8pm-2am | Chapel Arts (304 Dunlevy)
The Fair (International Contemporary Art in Vancouver) gathers 18 local and international galleries about town and stuffs them all in to one super-fantastic exhibition of contemporary art at The Waldorf. Ooh, the efficiency of seeing the wares of 18 galleries in one location!
June 2 – 5 | The Waldorf Hotel (1489 E. Hastings)
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 2, 7pm – 11pm
Friday, June 3, 5pm – 11pm
Saturday, June 4, 1pm – 5pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, June 4, 7pm – 11pm
Sunday, June 5, 11am – 2pm
It's Italian Day on the Drive. Music, food, bocce and soccer. Throw in a good cup of coffee and a little bit of sunshine. Does it get any better?
June 5 | 12pm – 5pm | Commercial Drive (Venables to Grandview)
Velopalooza is on, get your bike out and join in on some of the activities. There's something for everyone: DIY bike fixing workshops, bird-watching biking, garden-admiring biking, bike church, hoolahooping and biking, bike-poker, bike-bbq, bike-jousting, a bike sandwich nazi ride, the Deep Cove Doughnut Dive, bikes and beers…and I'm not freakin' kidding about any of that. You name it and add a bike to it and it's likely going down. Velopalooza is on now and runs through to June 19. Check it.
Collingwood Days are on. This year, it's an "old fashion fair with a multicultural flair! There will be multicultural food, activities and entertainment, as well as a world class BMX bike air show, carnival games and bouncy castles." And you know it's gonna be good when they break out them bouncy castles!
Saturday, June 4 | Carleton Elementary School (3250 Kingsway) | Free
Does the relationship between a strong economy and a healthy planet seem at odds? Join a collection of authors, economists, filmmakers, and activists to discuss whether or not we can simultaneously expand our economy and decrease our ecological footprint at the De-Growth Conference this weekend. Considering the kind of conversation and inspiration you will be party to at this hot mess, the $30 ticket price seems like a steal. Go earth!
Saturday + Sunday, June 3-4 | SFU Harbour Centre (515 W. Hastings).
It's Heritage House Tour time. This is your chance to peek inside historic buildings throughout the city on a self-guided tour without being charged with B&E or being thrown in the slammer for peeping your Tom. Each year, a different selection of homes in neighbourhoods across the city are lined-up for participants to shuffle through. Eastside tip: Benny's in Strathcona (Union and Princess) will be having a BBQ for tour goers.. Meat!
Sunday, June 5 | 10am-5pm | $40
Jewellery and fashion accessory designers slide in to Heritage Hall over the weekend to make sure you're properly accessorised for the summer. Score handcrafted jewellery, bags, hats, belts and various other trinkets of probably high awesomeness.
Saturday, June 4 | 11am-5pm | Heritage Hall (3102 Main) | $2
There's a Memory Box Workshop at Chalk. What's that, you ask? "Not sure what to do with that drawer full of found objects, mementos, photos and keepsakes? Local artist Valerie Arntzen has a passion for these objects and will show you how to incorporate them into a Memory Box. A Memory Box is a place to honour a person, place or thing. It can reflect your childhood, your family, your travels, a special occasion or someone you want to honour..the ideas are endless. This workshop will introduce students to assembled art techniques, with the goal being to create one finished Memory Box." So there you go. Click here to register.
June 5th | 1pm-4:30pm | Chalk | $65
On Tuesday night, former first lady Laura W. Bush takes the stage at the Centre For Performing Arts to talk about her life experiences. Zzzzzz. She's expected to talk about life before, during, and after the White House, which is to say it'll be too long. BYOB.
Tuesday, June 7 | Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts (777 Homer) | $40-125
Wander and people-watch through the "shopping extravaganza" at the Chinatown Night Market and then grab a cocktail at The Keefer or Bao Bei.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night | 6:30-11pm | Keefer between Main and Columbia
This is weird. There's a cruelty-to-artists meanathon called East Feast going down this Sunday. Here's how it works: pay a modest amount ($15) to enjoy afternoon tea while three preselected artists each make presentations promoting their work. The audience then votes on which artist will receive their funding. Grassroots micro-funding at its most bizarre, relying on a hybrid of community engagement and schadenfreude to get by.
Sunday, June 5 | 2pm-4pm | The Canucks Family Education Centre, Britannia Community Centre | $15
If you've got a c-note burning a hole in your pocket, consider hitting this cool fundraising dinner for the Downtown Eastside Centre For The Arts. $100 will get you dinner prepared by local chef Marci Toms and live music. The venue is a heritage house in Kitsilano (you get details of the exact location once you purchase a ticket). Your dough is going to a good cause, providing opportunities for creative exploration, engagement, and expression in the heart of the city. The Centre gives artists, social enterprises, and community groups interested in contributing to the cultural, social, and community development of the neighbourhood the opportunity to participate in creating. If you're interested, contact Mel ASAP, (there are only a few tickets left): firstname.lastname@example.com.
June 4 | 6pm | Location is TBA | $100
Trout Lake Farmers Market | Saturday | 9am-2pm | Trout Lake | Free
Kitsilano Farmers Market | Sunday | 10am – 2pm | 2690 Larch @ 10th | Free
West End Farmers Market | Saturday | 9am-2pm | 1100 Block Comox | Free
Thornton Park | Wednesday | 3pm – 7pm | Main Street Station at Terminal | Free
The Outsiders AND Rumble Fish play at the Rio. Wanna go?
Friday, June 3 | 11:55pm | Rio Theatre | $8
Machete Maidens are unleashed at Pacific Cinematheque.
Friday, June 2-5 | various times | Pacific Cinematheque | $11
Meanwhile, Vancity throws down in Lynchian fashion with Blue Velvet and Eraserhead!
Friday, June 3 | 7pm | Vancity Theatre | $11
Sadly, there's nothing is playing at the Hollywood on Broadway. "The Fairleigh family is truly heartbroken to announce that in late May the Hollywood Theatre will be undergoing a change in ownership, largely due to increasing property taxes, HST, and the changing market for movie consumption, in which films can be downloaded for free. Thank you to all the wonderful people who have supported the Hollywood all these years. All the best to you, Vancouver film-lovers!"
If you are involved in or know of an event that you think we should add to the Scout List, drop us a line and we'll see what we can do. Keep in mind that we're looking for cool, cheap and accessible events. Michelle [@] Scoutmagazine [dot] ca.
Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and attended Bond University in Australia and the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Library Sciences from The University of Toronto. She lives in beautiful Strathcona and enjoys wandering aimlessly through the city's shops and streets with her best friend – a beat up, sticky, grimy, and uncooperative camera.
Cool Thing We Want #278: Local Artist Julie Morstad's Sweet "Milk Teeth" Drawings
June 1, 2011
Love the sweet and macabre illustrations by local artist Julie Morstad. A collection of her Marcel Dzama-reminiscent drawings is back in print and popping up around town. We spied some at Dandelion Emporium (2442 Main) the other day. Milk Teeth ($17) is published by Drawn and Quarterly.
Scout List: Our Eclectic Agenda For Discerning Vancouverites…
May 25, 2011
The main objective of this website is to scout out and promote the things that make Vancouver such a sweet place to be. We do this with an emphasis on the city's independent spirit to foster a sense of connectedness within and between our communities, and to introduce our readers to the people who grow and cook our food, play the raddest tunes in our better venues, create our most interesting art, and design everything from what we wear to the spaces we inhabit.
The Scout List is our carefully considered, first rate agenda of super awesome things that we're either doing, wishing that we could do, or conspiring to do this week. From our calendar to yours… Read more
RECAP: Container Gardening Class For City's Backyardless At Gastown's "Old Faithful"
May 25, 2011
by Michelle Sproule | Gastown's Old Faithful – truly of Vancouver's coolest stores – held a workshop last weekend called Container Gardening 101. This was an in-store class teaching the basics of growing herbs and greens well above the earth's surface for those bereft of backyards. We snuck in to catch the tail end and were so inspired by the throng of happy gardeners that we got in touch with workshop instructor Lisa Giroday to ask her about how our readers could pull together a container garden on their own. Lisa sent us back the following:
5 tips to consider for anyone who wants to grow in a container…
1: Before you put anything inside your container, the most important factor to consider is drainage. The ideal container has holes in the bottom for water to drain out completely, most plants are NOT happy when there roots are constantly soaking in water. With this in mind, you want the container to elevated so that the water can drain completely and not collected in a pan below.
2: Do a little research and plant what's right for what you have. Most plants are happy with 4 hours of sun a day, but there are a few such as tomatoes, eggplant and peppers that love the heat and south facing sun, so make sure your spot is the right fit for your food.
3: Soil is also a very important component to the success of your container plants. It needs to be nutrient rich, but not too heavy. A light-weight soil than can drain well is ideal. Also don't forget, if you're eating what you're going, don't save money buying the cheap stuff, splurge, spend a few extra and buy organic.
4: There are two options for planting: seed and started plants. For either, timing is important. If you plant too late, the plant won't have time to mature before it gets cold and it can no longer survive. If you plant too early, there may not be enough heat for the seed to germinate or the plant to survive the cold weather. So like in various steps above, do a little research and figure out when the best time to plant your food.
5: Maintenance is very important. By this, I mean watering and feeding. Containers dry out or get water logged rather quickly, so be sure to check everyday if your plant is not getting enough or too much water. Also be sure to feed your plant with some organic compost by mulching (piling up) at the base where the plant meets to the soil to ensure that all the right nutrients are available for your plant to grow.
For those looking for further guidance, Old Faithful also carries a few great gardening books.
Garden Wisdom & Know-How ($24.95)
A Little Piece of Earth – Maria Finn ($24.95)
Terrarium Craft – Amy Bryan Aiello & Kate Bryant ($22.95)
Considering how many young Vancouverites can't afford the luxury of a backyard, it's no surprise that this sold out on the double quick. If you weren't one of the lucky, forethinking ones and you've been troubled by it in your highrise ever since, don't fret your would-be greenthumb a second more, for there are similarly-themed workshops coming down the pipe. Bookmark the Old Faithful blog and the Scout List for news about an upcoming Terrarium workshop.


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Tallahassee, FL - Two dozen long-term unemployed rode a broken down bus from South and Central Florida to the State Capitol. They want Florida to change the way it calculates their benefits. Willamina Walker says she has been forced to beg for money at a bus stop just so she can get to her college classes.
Willamina Walker, an unemployed college student, says,"It's just very embarrassing and I'm trying to make it out there. I'm not laying around; I'm trying and I shouldn't have to go through things like that".
Benefits are calculated in what you earned in he first four of the last five quarters. experts say that disadvantages those who are seasonally employed. Badili Jones, an unemployment counselor, says it would mean benefits for 64,000 Floridians. Jones adds, "We found that more people who don't qualify in the standard base period would qualify in the alternative base period".
The group went to the Governors Office to ask Charlie Crist to do by executive order what lawmakers have so far refused to do. They got a surprise visit and tour, but no assurances what they wanted was even possible.
Crist says, "We're exploring with the Department of Labor, they were kind enough to grant us a waiver, previously to allow me by executive order to extend unemployment benefits. So we're looking into that today".
But as they left the Capitol, the odds of changing the complex unemployment were a long shot at best.
IN ADDITION: Governor Charlie Crist released this statement regarding the proposed extension of the Florida Back to Work Program:
"Earlier this month, I expressed to Florida's Congressional Delegation and other key members of Congress my strong support for extending the deadline of the Florida Back to Work program. Funded by Recovery Act dollars through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Emergency Contingency Fund, this worthy initiative has already helped more than 1,000 employers put more than 5,300 Floridians back to work.
"The program is currently set to end on September 30, 2010, but with a Congressional extension, Florida would have more time to fully utilize the $200 million already authorized for the Back to Work program in our state. I urge Congress to vote in favor of the extension to support Florida's employers, create thousands of additional jobs and help reinvigorate our economy."
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House, 6 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4.5 Baths, (Sleeps 14)
2014!!! $1100 weekly rental October, November, December! 2015!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $200 off any week in 2015! Book your week before December 31st 2014 to take advantage of this deal! Promo code: EARLYBIRD200. Or call realtor and mention the Early Bird Special. House is now available for fall and holiday reservations! Memories are made here! Family groups welcome. This is a wonderful house to share with family and friends. Watch your favorite team play, or enjoy a good movie on 8 large flatscreen HDTVS!! Relax on the spacious sandy beach! Play in the large 28' by 14' bean shaped pool! Unwind in the six person hottub! For weekly rentals, bath towels, mats and sheets are provided, beds made! New in 2004 and meticulously maintained the Salty Dog is a comfortable six bedroom vacation home with new great room and kitchen furniture, and new carpets throughout in 2012. Two master suites with bath and king beds. Two queen bedrooms with attached baths. Mature dogs welcome, pet fee is $95. Keyless entry for a hazzle free check in and check out. Located in Ocean Sands Section M, 745 Sea Horse Court, and flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound there are numerous activities within a short distance for a fun filled Outer Banks vacation. Click on the 'more info link' for a virtual house tour. Avoid the traffic jams, Sunday to Sunday rental! MINI VACATIONS ALLOWED! Call Southern Shores Realty at 1-800-334-1000 for partial weeks, reservations or more information, ask for property #1090.
The Salty Dog has two king master bedrooms, four and a half baths, large great room, game/media room, large pool and a six person hot tub which makes it perfect for multiple or extended family vacations.
Top Level: Features a spacious great room complete with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, a dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar and a large wrap around deck. New furniture and large flat screen TV added in 2010. A half bath is also located on this level. The top level also includes a master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a full bath.
Middle Level: Contains three bedrooms including a master bedroom with king bed and a full bath, a second bedroom with a queen bed and a third bedroom with two bunk sets. A laundry with washer and dryer and a full bath are also located on this level. Access to the mid-level deck, where a two-person hammock awaits, is available from a common area and the master bedroom.
Lower Level: Includes two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and a second with two twin beds. This level also contains a full bath. A media/game room with large flatscreen TV, a futon, wet bar, mini fridge and microwave is directly adjacent to the pool area.
The great room, media/game room and five of the six bedrooms have televisions. Wifi with high-speed Internet access via cable modem is available as are multiple stereos, VCR, DVD and CD players. All bedrooms except those on the lower level have ceiling fans.
The Salty Dog features a large pool, large concrete pool surround, many lounge chairs and umbrellas. The hot tub is located in the pool area. Other amenities include outdoor shower, barbecue grill, basketball rim, pak-n-play, highchair, baby gate, beach cart and numerous beach toys chairs and umbrellas.
For early risers its just a short, 280 yards, walk to the beach. Watch the sun come up, walk your dogs, hunt for shells or catch a fish! Later in the day the Salty Dog beach cart makes it simple to pack up beach toys, chairs and everything else and head to the ocean. If your pleasure is walking along the ocean in the evening then the Ocean Sands beach can not be beat. Plus this is a secluded neighborhood where you can enjoy a quiet walk in the evening.
Wildlife thrives in the area, thanks to the North Carolina Reserve Estuary and the Corolla Wild Horse Fund Inc. From the Salty Dog it's a one block walk south to a freshwater lake, which is home to turtles (love grapes) and fish and a short walk north to a lagoon where, if you are lucky, otters can be spotted. To do our part to benefit the environment American Beachgrass, Ammophila breviligulata Fern was planted at the Salty Dog in February of 2008.
Athletes can jog around the lake, head for the community tennis courts just across the lake or play basketball right at the Salty Dog. The Reese-Jones designed championship golf course is nearby with the entrance to the Currituck Club less than a mile and a half away.
Head north to explore Corolla Village with its unique shops, climb the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, drive on the beach in your 4X4, tour the Whalehead Club or browse in the Timbuck II Shopping Village. The Corolla public boat launch in Heritage Park provides access to Currituck Sound for fun on the water.
The Harris Teeter Shopping Pavilion, located at the entrance to the Currituck Club, is also nearby.
Want more opportunities to explore, play, shop and eat? Rustic Hatteras Island is forty-five minutes away and provides every water sport imaginable plus nature preserves and lighthouses. In addition, visit historic Manteo with its many shops and the nearby North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. MINI VACATIONS ALLOWED!!! Please contact Southern Shores Realty property; property #1090. Call 1-800-334-1000.
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- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets considered
About Joanne
We vactioned in the OBX for years. And finally decided to buy a house! We searched until we found the perfect place. The house is comfortable, in a great location, and has just the right stuff! We live 400 mile north but make the trip to NC at least 4 times a year. We have grown kids with kids and it is a wonderful way to get the family together. Extended family and friends are always welcome. We have 2 Bichons. They love going to the beach especially hunting for crabs! The lake is a great place for a doggie walk too.
Joanne purchased this house in 2007
Why Joanne chose Corolla
Corolla is a wonderful family vacation destination. We enjoy the beach, exploring this historic area and shopping!!! Walking the beach in the morning, looking for shells and sea glass starts our day. We pack a lunch and head back to the beach for a day of sandcastle building and relaxing. In the evening, grab the flashlights and go on a crab hunt! My grandkids favorite beach walk!! Or a short trip to TimBukTu for a game of mini golf or go carts and ice cream.
What makes this house unique
Walking the awesome beach and swimming in the surf. Relaxing in the pool and hot tub. Enjoying family meals and time together. Within a mile of the house: shopping, golfing, go carts, movies, restaurants. Historic Whalehead Club and Currituck Light House are 10 minutes north. 4x4 area and wildhorses are 15 minutes north. Travel south to the quaint town of Duck. Continue south to Kitty Hawk and the Wright Brothers Memorial. Travel 45 minutes to Hatteras Island and Maneo. You can go deep sea fishing, wind sailing, surfing, explore the lighthouses, wildlife sanctuaries, aquarium and much more!!


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Installation by Gert Wingårdh at the Furniture Fair in Stockholm February 5-9 2013 Swedish architect Gert Wingårdh and Finnish illustrator Kustaa Saksi have joined creative forces to design the installation that will set the stage for talks on design and architecture at the fair. They have each started out from their own perspective while adhering to a shared vision. "From the very
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The project consists of two bronze structures which covers the unique runic stones and secure and preserve them for the future. The runic stones mark Denmark' transition to Christianity in year 965, and the monument is also known as Denmark's "birth certificate". The monument is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage. The project was inaugurated in December 2011 and it is based on the
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Lighting designer, curator and architect shedS new light on Celtic art and Irish heritage Early and sustained collaboration by a team including the architect, a lighting consultant, and the curator has helped create lighting for the National Museum of Ireland's refurbished Treasury Gallery that enhances its displays of priceless Celtic Christian artefacts and the building itself. The scheme by
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Star-Turn is a lighting project by Bruce Munro which was designed as a fund-raising installation, featuring a mechanical 'bicycle' to be turned by sponsored riders through the longest night of the year (21st December). The Wiltshire based Munro designed this piece specifically to raise funds for Help for Heroes charity on the front lawn of The Holburne Museum in Bath. Using no electricity, the
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Stage Design for the 10th Anniversary Celebration The stage formed a platform to host the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Jewish Museum Berlin. The former Flower Market Hall opposite to the museum, which will accommodate the new Academy of the Jewish Museum conceived by Daniel Libeskind, was chosen for the venue. The designers positioned the stage between the audience and the construction
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the cemetery'those brain-eating zombies are back and hungry for more tasty mortals. A fiendish mix of outrageous humor and heart-stopping terror, The Return of the Living Dead is a veritable smorgasbord of fun (LA Herald-Examiner) filled with skin-crawling jolts, eye-popping visuals and relentless surprise! On his first day on the job at an army surplus store, poor Freddy unwittingly releases nerve gas from a secret U.S. military canister, unleashing an unbelievable terror. The gas re-animates a corps of corpses, who arise from their graves with a ravenous hunger for human brains! And luckily for those carnivorous cadavers, there is a group of partying teens nearby, just waiting to be eaten!
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Huge swaths of the Gulf of Mexico are closed and experts warn that the toxic oil could impact fisheries for years to come.
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NO SHRIMP FOR SALE: A shop that sells fresh Louisiana shrimp is closed in a New Orleans seafood market. The price of seafood has risen 30 percent as a result of the oil spill. (Photo: ZUMA Press)
As a deadly sludge seeps across Louisiana's wetlands and famed oyster beds, seafood restaurants are grimly watching the looming tragedy wondering how badly their businesses will be hit.
In the Big Easy's lively French Quarter, diners can still feast on plates piled high with plump oysters, juicy shrimp and pink crabmeat already served up with a healthy dose of Cajun hospitality at a reasonable price.
But as strains of jazz lightened the mood the question on everyone's lips is "how much longer" as the huge oil spill continues to spew almost unchecked from a crippled rig off the Louisiana coast for more than a month now.
"They wouldn't be serving it if it wasn't safe," said Eric Bateman, 28, a San Francisco native sharing a plate of delicious charbroiled oysters with his wife at the Acme Oyster House.
"I'm really glad we came here before it affected everything," Nicky Bateman told AFP as they happily chowed down, saying she was sure the prices will soon start soaring.
Louisiana's fish and wildlife department on Saturday expanded its closures of recreational and commercial fishing areas as the slick spread across coastal waters.
Huge swaths of the Gulf of Mexico are also closed and experts warn that the toxic oil could impact fisheries for years to come.
The five Gulf states — Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida — account for about 16 percent of all U.S. seafood production.
The largest portion of the Gulf harvest is shrimp, which accounts for more than 90 percent of domestic production and plays a huge role in local cuisine — including beloved gumbo and jambalaya.
Louisiana also supplies a third of the nation's oysters, and restaurant owners and their suppliers throughout the region have already begun paying higher prices.
Wholesalers who used to be able to drive down to nearby docks are now importing fish from other parts of the country and even as far away as South America.
"We try to stay with product indigenous to this area," said Steve Shonkoff, a salesman with the Louisiana Seafood Exchange, one of the state's largest wholesalers which serves several hundred restaurants.
"If we're forced to go to other areas, though, we go there and that's what we sell," he told AFP.
"I'm sure restaurants aren't going to close because they're not serving Louisiana crabmeat."
But while his company may be willing to go outside of the region to get shrimp, crabmeat and fin fish for local tables and markets, Shonkoff said it is largely unwilling to make exceptions on oysters, and few other wholesalers will as well.
"There's no other oysters like our oysters," he boasted.
Some restaurants have already reportedly taken oysters off the menu because of rising prices and others are expanding their offerings of crawfish, alligator and catfish — local freshwater delicacies which should be safe from the spill.
"We've tried so far to absorb cost increases," said Gary Wollerman, part-owner of GW Fins, a fine dining seafood restaurant in the French Quarter.
"We're going to engineer the menu a little bit different."
In the past few weeks, the restaurant has started adding more and more imported or farm-raised fish to its menu.
It's been an adjustment for the head chef, who told Wollerman "It's kinda odd that the freshest fish I had in the house today came from Alaska."
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This 25-room, 18,000+ square foot estate, dubbed "The Water Castle", is located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany. It is listed at €12,000,000.
This 25-room, 18,000+ square foot estate, dubbed "The Water Castle", is located in the heart of Bavaria, Germany. It is listed at €12,000,000.
Hold on to your hats, Homes of the Rich readers! I just got wind of this massive estate that is being built in Arizona. It is being designed by Peterson Architecture & Associates and is going to be a mind numbing 100,000 square feet under roof. That would easily make it the largest home in the state of Arizona and one of the largest in the country. It is being built in the hills of Silverleaf in Scottsdale, AZ. It will resemble both a Mediterranean castle and Italian hillside village.
The 'smart house' will boast an endless array of amenities including an indoor bowling alley, indoor basketball court, indoor swimming pool, underground caves, secret passages, staff quarters, the first residential IMAX movie theater, multiple interior garages, zip lines across courtyards from one part of the house to another, multiple pool complexes with waterfalls, hidden grottos, a lazy river and a three-story night club. WOWWWW!!!! Talk about over-the-top! You would never have to leave your house, it has everything you need!
James Bond and Iron Man effects will be the main inspiration and theme of the home. Some parts of the home will look like a reclaimed castle, while other parts will exhibit a contemporary feel. The home will also be surrounded by amazing Berghoff Design Group-landscaped gardens, including an intricate hedge maze.
Peterson Architecture faced a time crunch with a six-month deadline to design the home and get it approved. With hard work and dedication, Peterson Architecture, and the team led by architect Scott Carson AIA LEED, made that deadline with time to spare. The goal is to have the home complete in a record-breaking 2.5 years led by contractor Tom Argue, Argue Custom Homes. Peterson said, "We are up for the challenge. All of our other projects thus far have prepared us for this major project."
With extensive experience designing night clubs, restaurants and clubhouses, Peterson Architecture is taking their business to an extreme level without compromising their quality and integrity. "We listen to what our clients want and that's the strength of Peterson Architecture."
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like every new build in the Houston/Dallas areas are either of the "English" or "French" style. I definitely love those styles, but I just can't stand the SMALL lots that these homes sit on. This home was built in 2009 and is located at 5550 Candlewood Drive in Houston, TX. It is situated on 0.47 acres and boasts 10,201 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 3 half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, custom bar, spacious gourmet kitchen, family room, study/library, home theater, swimming pool with spa and swim up bar, covered patio with BBQ/kitchen area and more. It is listed at $3,900,000. I really love this home, especially the large picturesque windows that extend all the way down to the floor. Gorgeous!
This stately manor is located at 828 Windstone Boulevard in the gated Windstone subdivision in Brentwood, TN. It was purchased in December of 2009 by Rocky Tannehill for $3 million. Rocky is an entrepreneur involved in Christian-oriented social media ventures, including Zoecity Software Inc. The 11,203 square foot mansion boasts 6 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms. It is listed at $3,795,000.
Tyler Development Corporation is a luxury homebuilder based in Beverly Hills, CA. They have built some incredible estates including Frank Mancuso's amazing Holmby Hills residence (picture #1), which is one of my personal favorites. The home in picture #2 is located on Copley Place in Beverly Hills, right next to Lionel Richie's house. Which one of these homes is your favorite?


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Michael Dell recently wrote an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal in which he suggested that companies that go for a split do so at the cost of innovation. Though advice from competitors is the last thing a company considers before taking a decision, it might be worth it to know what Hewlett-Packard Company thinks of this subtle advice from Dell.Read More »
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NEW YORK (AP) -- "Saturday Night Live" says Colin Jost (johst) will be the new man at the "Weekend Update" anchor desk.
Jost, the NBC comedy show's head writer, succeeds outgoing "Update" anchor Seth Meyers, who soon takes over as host of the network's "Late Night."
Jost will join Cecily Strong as co-anchor of the "SNL" spoof newscast on March 1.
Head writer since 2012, he joined the "SNL" writing staff in 2005. He also has written and appears in "Staten Island Summer," an upcoming movie based on his days a lifeguard. A 2004 graduate of Harvard University, he was president of the Harvard Lampoon.
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I have trouble believing that there is anyone that would actually want to do this, but I digress. Lawn mowing can be an art form.
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deceaseSyllabification: de·cease
Pronunciation: /diˈsēs /
Definition of decease in English:
noun[in singular] formal or Law
Death: a doctor's sudden decease
More example sentences
- About a month before her decease, the witness had a conversation with the deceased in his bedroom.
- After the artist's decease, his publisher Akiyama Buemon printed posthumous editions of Tsuki Hyakushi as album sets from the original blocks.
- In the side walls of the vaults are niches where skeleton monks sit or stand, clad in the brown habits that they wore in life, and labelled with their names and the dates of their decease.
verb[no object] archaic Back to top
Example sentences
- Dominic will live for another few years, but as soon as he deceases, his daughter will take his position.
- Family history reveals both parents deceased from a carcinoma of unknown type.
- He read out the names of the girls, and boys that deceased in the fire, but thankfully, Ciara knew none of them.
Middle English: from Old French deces, from Latin decessus 'death', past participle (used as a noun) of decedere 'to die'.
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"The Solarnauts" aka The English "Star Trek" that never was.
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So while taking a break from Silent Storm: Sentinels, I received a frantic, nigh-unintelligible phone call from a friend, whom I regularly indulge in spectacularly B-Grade horror and Sci-Fi with. Something about "D'yewgottasearch'd'solarnots'n'yewtub!" My curiosity piqued, I search for "Solarnauts." And oh, what do my eyes behold, but the English answer to Star Trek. An unsold pilot for an epic space opera, delightfully 60's and cheese-filled, like a delicious Lancashire pie waiting to be devoured.
Cardinal point navigation in space? Check.
"Judo" chops? Check.
Over-cranked exaggerated movements in low gravity? Check.
Ejection in space? Check.
Like the original uploader of the video says, the only faces that would be even remotely recognizable are Derek Fowlds (of "Yes, Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister" fame) and Martine Beswick ("Thunderball" Bond-girl). I can only imagine what this series would have been like if it was given the chance to grow. I love finding forgotten gems like this; it feels like peering into the history of TV entertainment of a parallel universe.
After finishing the 25:18 long pilot, I was left craving more. Delightful sets, with an abundance of blinking, bulbous lights. Complete hodgepodge scientific jargon. The golden-headed villain "Logik" (no, that's pronounced "Low-jik," God damn it!) that looks like the bushy eyebrowed father of the Oscar Award. Fantastic.
I often wonder how self-aware some of these mostly forgotten projects are, in that if they were really conceived for any reason other than to be a self parody. Some are obviously more blatant than others, but I guess the notion that our current Sci-Fi will most likely be viewed in the same manner in thirty or forty years gives an entertaining perspective of what someone's honest effort was like when the genre was still reaching it's adolescence.
I now give to you "The Solarnauts." Enjoy, and have a pleasant evening, Bombers.


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ELKHART, Ind. -- Your help is needed to identify the woman who stole a Michiana shopper's purse.
The purse was taken on Saturday from a grocery store in Elkhart.
A shopper went to look at an item on a store shelf, stepping away from her purse and cart.
The woman seen in the photos then swooped in and grabbed the bag.
She's accused of using one of the victim's credit cards in St. Joseph County and trying to use one in Chicago.
Anyone with information on this incident should call Elkhart police at 574-389-4732 or 574-295-7076.


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This limited regional recall is for vehicles currently registered or first sold in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. Upon deployment the passenger airbag inflator could rupture, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the affected airbag inflator modules to correct this concern.
Car Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2005 Honda Odyssey recalls
Front Airbag Inflator Module
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Potential Fuel Leak
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The affected vehicles are being recalled because a fuel leak can develop from the area of the fuel pump strainer cover. Parts to permanently repair this concern are not yet available. Honda will first send owners an interim letter, followed by a second letter when the remedy parts become available. Parts are expected to be available beginning in the summer of 2014. Vehicles currently leaking fuel from the pump cover will get a replacement using the part currently available. All recalled vehicles will receive a revised cover once the part becomes available.
Possible Brake Fluid Leak From Master Cylinder
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Use of incorrect brake fluid may cause a rubber seal in the rear of the master cylinder to become dry and leak. The leaking fluid will enter the brake booster and may not be visible externally. A loss of brake fluid can reduce braking efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the affected seal on all master cylinders, leaking or not. This recall is scheduled to begin during December of 2010. The Acura recall number is R52; the Honda Recall Number is R51.
Honda Recalls 2005 Odyssey Models Due to Malfunctioning Liftgate
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The gas struts may deteriorate unexpectedly early. This may cause the liftgate to close unexpectedly and possibly injure someone. Dealers will inspect and replace the gas liftgate struts free of charge.
Honda Recalls 2005-2006 Models Due to Faulty Fuel Pump Relay
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Honda has recalled 2005 Accord, Odyssey, Acura RL, TL, TSX, and 2006 Ridgeline models because the fuel pump relay may fail. This can prevent the fuel pump from operating, which may cause the engine to stall or not start. Dealers will replace the fuel pump relay.
The Airbag Warning Light May Come On
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Water may enter the frontal impact sensors because they may not have been sealed properly in manufacturing. If water enters the sensor, corrosion can occur and the sensor can short circuit internally. The SRS warning lamp will illuminate if this happens and the front airbags may not deploy in a crash, which can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the front impact sensors free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2005. The Honda recall number is P80.
Honda Recalls 2005 Accord, Odyssey, and Acura TL Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Power Loss
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Honda has recalled 2005 Honda Accord, Odyssey, and Acura TL vehicles because the fuel pump may lose power due to a loose wiring terminal in the main fuse box. If the fuel pump loses power, the vehicle will not start. Dealers will replace the fuse box.
Steering Column May Be Assembled Wrong
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On 203 vehicles, the steering column may be assembly incorrectly, which could result in a loss of steering and possibly a crash without warning. Owners were notified by telephone on January 25, 2005, and arrangements were made to have their vehicles towed and repaired. The Honda recall number is P70.
Wheel Speed Sensor May Report the Wrong Speed
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Some wheel speed sensors on the rear wheels were installed incorrectly and may report the wrong speed to the ABS control unit. This could cause a sudden loss of braking and a crash could occur. Dealers will inspect the rear wheel speed sensors for the correct gap. If the gap is incorrect, the sensor will be removed and the knuckle checked for cross threading damage. If damage is found, the knuckle will be replaced. If no damage is found, the sensor will be reinstalled correctly. The recall began November 12, 2004. The Honda recall number is P52.


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"Hey WWE I'm not trying to be rude but the crowd seems to really want Daniel Bryan. Juuuuuuust MAFAKIN Saying!! Geez. Sadly WWE is still run by 'Muscle Marks.' It is what it is folks."
- Shane Helms on backstage politics in WWE
"You're not allowed to get over in WWE unless they want you to. If you do, you can and will be punished. Has happened to many over the years."
- Armando Estrada on backstage politics in WWE
There are many people within WWE that are impressed with Zack Ryder for how he has handled himself as a professional, despite being essentially buried by the company. He still shows up to work with enthusiasm, and he genuinely seems to enjoy his job.
The belief is that Big E Langston has a really safe position within WWE because of his real life relationship with John Cena. Many feel that management will give him a decent push in order to appease the World Heavyweight Champion.
There are those within WWE that feel that Daniel Bryan should be demoted back down to the mid card division.
As his powers within WWE grow, Road Dogg has now been backstage at both Monday Night Raw and Smackdown on a weekly basis.
Former TNA Knockout Tara, who was known in WWE as Victoria, celebrated her 43rd birthday this week. She is now a restaurant owner in Chicago and throws quite a bit of events there for wrestling fans.
"I am ecstatic to hear the news about the WWE Network for many reasons. People don't come to The Squared Circle because they can't get WWE programming in their home. They come to The Squared Circle to share the experience with fellow wrestling fans. It's the reason a University of Michigan fan, for example, goes to a U of M bar to watch a U of M football game."
WWE held a live event in Chicago last night, so Tara, formerly known as Victoria, decided to attend the show and visit with friends and former coworkers backstage. There has been no talks about the veteran diva being brought back into the company.
WWE star Bray Wyatt broke character on Twitter to respond to a question from Tara about one of his tattoos.
Through Twitter, Tara revealed that Kevin Nash is in Chicago this weekend and will be joining her at the restaurant tonight after his show.
Former WWE and TNA star Tara is involved with a proposed soap opera called Tainted Dreams. She is playing a character named Carla Santiago, a parole officer.
Al Snow posted a picture of himself and former TNA knockout Tara on Twitter.


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Posts by Neil 8
52 posts • joined 27 Aug 2010
Apple iPhone 6 Plus: GORGEOUS FAT pixel density - but it's WASTED
It's difficult to explain without a diagram but doing it in one step would result in a jagged image since you'd be visibly dropping pixels.
By rendering in two steps - First at the imaginary 2208x1242 resolution and then scaling down, you can blend the dropped pixels into their nearest neighbours.
It's likely that the GPU can do this anti-aliased down-sampling operation in very little time.
Virgin Media hit by MORE YouTube buffering glitches
Also the Google Play Store
... But perhaps they cache access to that too?
T-Mobile US lobs sueball at Huawei: Claims Chinese giant stole robot tech
"T-Mobile was forced to cancel planned Huawei handset purchases"...
... Because now (after stolen-robo-testing) they'd be more reliable for T-Mobile's customers?
Nearly there! LOHAN Kickstarter pot o'gold breaks £29,000
Important question
Are you inviting Lindsay Lohan to the launch now it's in her own back yard*?
*Still probably around 2000 miles away.
£100m DMI omnifail: BBC managers' emails trawled by employment tribunal
Re: Use of technology
The recording would be inadmissible in a tribunal/court unfortunately.
Although, recording it for your own use is legal, AFAIK.
Kickstarter hopefuls promise high-res aerial maps for the masses
Re: PTGUI
Yeah, he's placed the wheel in the cloud & will be charging by the turn rather than for the whole wheel.
World Solar Challenge contender claims new speed record
Re: Tesla S?
The difference is that this can recharge from its own solar panels - See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNSW_Sunswift
However (although I could have missed it) the article seems strangely silent on how long that would take exactly.
Vodafone: SPOOKS are plugged DIRECTLY into our network
"If we receive a demand we can push back against the agency"
I suspect this really means, "If we receive a demand we can issue a quote and make sure we get paid for granting access"
A first-world problem solved: Panoramic selfies, thanks to Huawei's Ascend P7
"The P7, however, is extravagantly well-crafted and boasts a slimmer profile"
If only there was some way to demonstrate this. Perhaps one day the internet will allow for pictures, if only on technology sites at first.
X marks the... They SAID there was a mystery planet there – NASA
Planet X can probably be retired now we have the new catch-all of Dark Matter to blame for everything...
PayPal mudslingfest TELEVISED: Icahn and Donahoe go on telly
> eBay's continued success is largely due to it being the first point of call for auctions.
And it will remain the only point of call, thanks to owning ALL of the patents relating to any online auction process.
ALL of the patents.
French youth faces court for illegal drone flight
Re: British Law
I think UK law varies a lot depending on if you're a hobbyist - Mostly common sense and contained within this doc:
... Or doing "commercial aerial work", where the regulations & licensing seem to be more complex http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1995&pageid=11213
Million-dollar new disk tech could be USELESS for array vendors
'I had a rare Twitter handle... I was extorted into giving it up'
High res mars pics
But... They do and already did release high res photos and all raw images. I posted the links the last time around.
Edit: Here - How much higher res did he want? These were available the day after it made the news.
The rest are here: http://tinyurl.com/bnm2z
And I'd say it's reasonable to suspect this image shows the hole in the ground that the rock was flicked up from: http://tinyurl.com/qg983lp
Mystery 'doughnut' materializes in front of Mars rover: 'OH MY GOD! It wasn't there before!'
Better pics here
NASA kindly make all of their raw images for spirit/opportunity (and MSL) available to all for free & practically in real time.
Opportunity raw images here: http://marsrover.nasa.gov/gallery/all/opportunity.html
And a particularly good shot of the mystery object here: http://marsrover.nasa.gov/gallery/all/1/m/3541/1M442544805EFFCAEOP2955M2M1.JPG
It's about time ESA did the same thing...
Now THAT'S a sunroof: Solar-powered family car emerges from Ford labs
This car may not be for you
I know The Reg is based in the UK, but this is a Ford concept out of the USA, where there's no shortage of space (in most, but not all places) for parking & building concentrators at home or at work. There's also no shortage of sunlight for millions of potential buyers there.
Just because something might not work in central London doesn't mean it's a bad idea for everyone.
Curiosity gets an OS upgrade, plans new round of selfies
Raw images for everyone
It's worth repeating that NASA put all of the raw images for this mission online almost immediately for anyone interested to look at:
The MAHLI camera is used for these wheel inspections - http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/multimedia/raw/?s=490&camera=MAHLI
Re: Legs v Wheels
What multi-leg technology existed in 2011 when this was launched?
The Boston Dynamics stuff is all absolute state of the art as we move into 2014 & seems to require more electrical power (via a petrol generator) than the rover can provide even now. I don't think we'll see robots running around mars just yet.
ICO on beefed-up EU privacy rules: Biz bods will need 'explicit consent' to slurp data
"There will likely continue to be alternatives to relying on an individual's consent to process their personal information" - In which case the new rules probably still aren't strong enough...
The Raspberry Pi: Is it REALLY the saviour of British computing?
Re: Car analogy
Agreed: The FEAR of screwing up computers is a very strong limiting factor against tinkering, and not just for children. For me this is the absolutely critical difference between 'Today's Family Netbook' and the 8/16 bit computers many of us 30-somethings grew up with, it's not just about the cost.
If you totally, utterly screw up your Pi OS & don't know how to fix it, you can just stick in your backup SD card and carry on within 30 seconds. No harm done.
Dixons preps home 3D printer for plastic-piping punters
Re: I'll buy one
A bit like this one?
But if you read up on the Cube it's strongly implied that their refil carts feature DRM 'so that the printer knows how much filament is left' (AKA so that you can't just feed it cheap PLA from someone else)
Engineer's $30m windfall from Nintendo 3DS patent spat SLASHED by beak
Re: Uhm...
Yeah that's very clever I'm sure. Except the 3DS doesn't use a Lenticular screen...
Wow! British Gas bungs a million remote-controlled sales-droids in UK homes
Quick question...
Who pays for the electricity that the smart meter itself consumes? I'm sure they're quite efficient blah blah blah, but just wondering...
Forget tax bills, here's how Google is really taking us all for a ride
Re: Completely Wrong.
I think it's also wrong to assume that RealMoneyMail™ wouldn't take your money AND plunder your data or do whatever else they can to maximise profits.
Sky are all to happy to take a subscription fee AND show you adverts, for example...
Kim Dotcom claims invention of two-factor authentication
Re: @asdf (was: This plonker claims to have invented the common or garden padlock?)
Correct. Jake is embarrassing himself by repeatedly insisting he's right when he's demonstrably not.
* A padlock opened only by a key (something you have) is 1-factor authentication.
* A padlock opened only by a pin (something you know) is 1-factor authentication.
* If you had a padlock with both, *that* would be two-factor authentication.
Claiming that the lock itself is a factor if authentication is just plain wrong: Making a payment with your chip & PIN card is 2-factor auth. Making a payment with a NFC 'tap to pay' card is 1 factor auth.
*Waits for Jake's downvote*
Yahoo 'won't screw Tumblr'? Then Tumblr will screw its balance sheet
Enhanced user experience
"...seamless and enhance the user experience"
I understand that they have to add ads, fine. But... No experience in my lifetime has ever been enhanced by the addition of adverts, or likely ever will be. I suspect I'm not alone.
You have to wonder if these people *actually believe* what they're saying sometimes. I think I'd prefer if they knew it was bullshit, but I think they really might believe it...
Retro-tech fan seeks cash for Commodore 64 clones
Already done, more or less...
This basically already exists in the Chameleon.
You can power it from USB (no actual C64 required) and have an FPGA-based C64 running cycle correct and plugged into a VGA monitor. You can even stick Amiga or Spectrum firmwares on the FPGA instead & have those running in hardware.
Re: "Something seems amiss."
Or you can stick a raspberry pi into a real C64 case, like I have here -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-kvtKI-Tp4
Congratulations, freetards: You are THE FIVE PER CENT
Re: Presumably because it's risk-free and saves a ton of money
Well, therein lies a very interesting question: Would the author apply the Freetard label to paying Netflix subscribers who are sitting in the UK watching US content?
I'm sure that commercially & probably legally, it's clear: Those people are viewing unlicensed content.
But to Andrew, is this THE SAME as piracy, or a grey area?
Perfect sex minx calculated from 'deep' probe of X-rated flicks
Re: the perfectly average
I was going to post much the same thing. There are almost no fields in which you'd take a set of 'unusually gifted' people and proclaim that their average would be 'better' than any of the individuals.
You might argue that you average out the flaws, but you can't do that without averaging out the, err, peaks.
Mystery martian object is relic of (our) civilisation
Re: another shitty black & white image?
Sure, there you go:
However, that's as close as this camera can get, I think. Which is why they gave us the clearer but mono image from the other camera instead...
The iPHONE 5 UNDERMINES western DEMOCRACY: 5 reasons why
Re: Jai, I agree but with this qualification......
"What do you do when it locks up tighter than a nun's knickers?"
Hold POWER+HOME until it powers off. Although this combo is detected by the OS if operational, after 10 seconds it's a hardware reset switch which cannot be prevented regardless of what's locked up. I imagine it's implemented this way *because* you can't just pull the battery.
I've had to do this a few times to a jailbroken iPod Touch.
Yes, you can be sacked for making dodgy Facebook posts
Ah, I see: When you say "You" you actually mean "You if you work in the USA". Which a lot of your readers still don't.
In the UK it's common to see T&Cs that require you not to damage the reputation of your employer. But just lately the news seems to be full of employers embarrassing their staff...
Zuck weds self to lady friend in surprise ceremony
A good question is asked over at the BBC:
"But, hey Mark, why did you not do what you tell the rest of us to do, and share your plans with your Facebook friends a few months ago?" - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-18142566
UK.gov to require YOU to opt out of data-sharing plan with drug firms
"opting NHS patients into its data-sharing plans would help remove delays within the system"
This really is double-speak at its worst: "Opt: To make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities"
If the proposed system had any credibility they'd have the courage of conviction to rely on opt-in on a per-patient basis.
What's proposed instead is that all data is stolen and re-sold, with patients later given some (most likely obscure) mechanism to opt out. It's clearly not compatible with either the spirit or the letter of DP laws to use people's medical data in this way.
iPhone 4S is for failures who work in coffee shops - Samsung
When the S2 battery runs flat...
I stick another one in. It doesn't take a (certified Apple) Genius.
Production electric motorcycle breaks 100 mile range
The 125cc bikes I had will do 60ish on L-plates & were entirely legal.
London bus timings mobile beta site spotted
The West Midlands has a population of over 5 million, so they'll need a different excuse.
X-COM UFO: Enemy Unknown
3DS - Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
Got a 3DS? Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is a distant relative of XCOM too, created by the same designer.
It's no XCOM really (the strategy / R&D is effectively removed), but the turn-based shooting is good fun & the 3DS graphics quite nice.
Duke Nukem Forever
Err, no.
The ".0" is part of the title in the UK, so one is the name of the film, the other isn't.
Again, 7.5 on IMDB and 69% on Metacritic means that you are not speaking for "Most people" (I have never claimed to...)
Letters and digits
Saw, you mean?
Yes, I like both of those films. They rate 7.5 and 7.2 on the generally quite critical IMDB so I'm by no means alone.
I think many of the comments about the outdatedness of DNF could and should be equally applied to those films, but it doesn't hurt their objective ratings like it apparently does with the game here.
Not that bad
It's all about your expectations isn't it?
I have the PC version. So far I've played about 30-40 mins and it's been pretty much what I expected. it's been fun so far. I don't feel ripped off and I really don't feel it's a 40% game. I put it in the same category as Die Hard 4.0 or the new Rambo film. It's meant for an audience who buy retro stuff and that includes me. If you know what you're getting yourself into, you'll probably enjoy it.
I was honestly *far* more disappointed to have paid full price for Crysis 2 this year: That has pretty graphics, can be played in full 3D on my TV & got fantastic reviews - but that feels like a very generic & linear shooter to me, which isn't what I was expecting at all.
Smartphones eat games handhelds and cameras for lunch
'Second Camera'
This also ignores the fact that a lot of DSLR owners probably also have an iPhone. So, it might just be a graph showing 'which camera people had on their person when the photo opportunity arose'.
Brits won't get PSP price cut, says Sony
Compulsory to choose what you lose
It's true that the firmware upgrade wasn't compulsory, but if you don't do it then you can't play games online, which is also one of the features people paid for.
So, having paid your money for both features, you're given the choice of losing Unix or losing online games. Making a choice was compulsory.
Sprint introduces $10 smartphone premium
ISPs don't want to sell bits & bytes.
Weirdly, in the UK you can often get a fairer deal like this with PAYG and avoid getting capped or ripped off with excessive per MB fees.
For example on Three you can pay £10, £15 or £20 for 1, 3 or 5GB (I think). If you use it all before the end of a month, your access stops & you can chose to pay again or not.
I'd happily pay for an un-capped home connection by the GB like this too if I had the option (though the amounts would have to be higher!)
But here's the thing: ISPs and Mobile companies REALLY hate the idea of selling you bits & bytes. They want to sell you internet access *products*. Packages. Deals. 1000 minutes. *Unlimited* data. This way, nobody is quite sure what they're buying or using. Most customers are paying for more than they use, and anyone using more than average is 'not playing fair' and gets beaten up.
Archos 43 16GB Android PMP
Not a good deal.
I'm pretty platform agnostic in that I've got an iPod Touch, but use a Milestone (now with Froyo beta) as my main phone.
I don't understand why this thing, with a resistive touchscreen, no google apps and no Android Market, no flash, would score so highly: You're getting a crippled Android experience compared to, say, an Orange San Francisco which you can go out & get for £99 from Argos & then never top up again.
It doesn't really compete with an iPod Touch either. You can get the 8gb iPod for a similar price which yes, has half the storage, but has a proper touchscreen and access to the entire iPhone app store.
National Identity Card holding chumps have buyer's remorse
Not much sympathy for Ms Epstein
I have a fair bit of sympathy for the average Joe who paid for a card in good faith that it would be useful to them personally & last 10 years, I suppose.
Ms Epstein, though, doesn't deserve a refund any more than anyone else who bets on a lame horse. She was first in the queue to hand over her rights so she could be the public face of ID cards, and can't pretend that she didn't know the cards were politically unpopular and destined to be scrapped following a reasonably likely change of government.
See it as a £30 donation to our financially troubled government, Ms Epstein.
Apple MacBook Air 11.6in sub-notebook
$999 != £850
Great, but it's a UK review: £850 is actually $1,350, while £999 is $1,585 today.
Does it still look as good value for that price?
Or to look at it the other way around, $999 is £630. If it was selling for that price in the UK then it may not have attracted the same comments in the first place...
UK energy industry mugs customers
Business success is defined only by growth, so it's almost inevitable that we'll end up paying more for less where energy is concerned.
I believe we *should* use less energy where we can, but let's be honest - When an energy company encourages you to do it, it's in the hope that you won't notice the unit price of energy increasing quite so much.
UK hacker fined for personnel database mischief
Sort of...
Gagging clauses are unenforcable in certain circumstances now. Not that HR types will be too worried...
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