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'Final Fantasy XV' Trailer Is Sorry You Have to Wait So Long
'Final Fantasy XV' is finally starting to look like a complete game after developer Square Enix dropped a new trailer at the Tokyo Game Show overnight.
'Final Fantasy XV' is finally starting to look like a complete game after developer Square Enix dropped a new trailer at the Tokyo Game Show overnight.
A mysterious Japanese teaser site appeared Tuesday morning with silhouettes from the Final Fantasy universe and a date of Jan. 17. Fans were left to speculate on social media if the wordless webpage posted by publisher Square Enix was related to a particular game in the Final Fantasy franchise or perhaps a new product entirely.
Anyone that has spent a considerable amount of time playing Final Fantasy titles likely knows that the numbering of the franchise was jumbled outside of Japan during the NES and SNES days. This is mostly due to the fact that they skipped from Final Fantasy to Final Fantasy IV but decided to go ahead and label the latter as Final Fantasy II.
The OUYA, the hackable, Android-based game console -- announced Tuesday they are partnering with Square Enix to bring their games to the console when it comes to market next year. Final Fantasy III will be a launch title on the console, according to the OUYA's Kickstarter page. The game will be updated to support the console's HD graphics and Tegra 3 processor.
Last week was the 2010 Tokyo Game Show (also called TGS 2010) and the games on display came from some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you'll find 12 trailers from the hottest games at the show, including The Last Guardian, Devil May Cry and Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Both Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II [iTunes links] — two games from one of the most revered console game franchises of all time — are available for purchase in the Apple App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch right now. We knew they were coming a while ago, but we didn't know the pricing. Each game costs $8.99 and features upgraded graphics similar to those found on the Sony PSP versions released a couple years ago.
The iPhone (and iPod touch) is lately becoming the mobile platform of choice for the classic games connoisseur. Yesterday we wrote about Ultimate Genesis, the official Sega Genesis emulator for the iPhone and iPod touch, and today Kotaku reports that legendary games Final Fantasy I & II will soon be available on these platforms, too.

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Barothy Lodge
Across North America's snow country, snowmobilers have banded together in clubs that go beyond just sledding together for fun. They fund, create and maintain an intricate network of trails, providing the highest level of riding enjoyment to snowmobilers. Barothy Lodge is located a few miles from a branch of the North American Snowmobile Trail System near Baldwin, MI.
Country Haven Resort
At Country Haven Resort on the shores of beautiful Hamlin Lake in Ludington, you receive a free nights lodging with every snowmobile rental! Rentals include:
- Polaris Indy 500s (single-seaters, water cooled,heated hand grips & heated foot rest)
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- Polaris Touring 800s (4-stroke, elec start, reverse, heated grips front & rear, high-rise seat)
Crooked River Lodge
If winter's your thing, Crooked River Lodge has you covered with many great snow covered activities. The Moosejaw snowmobile trail is right across the street; you can go whatever way you choose, as this trail links you to the Moosejaw, Indian River, Wolverine and Petoskey trails. We are also located very close to some of the best skiing and snowboarding Michigan has to offer. The end of the day brings you back our gigantic lobby, with a real wood burning fireplace and leather couches so soft you may get lost, or just throw on your skivvies and hop into our indoor pool and hot tub. Relaxation made affordable with something everyone can enjoy.
Crystal Adventures - Lodging & Rentals
From the first curve of our miles and miles of groomed trails, the avid winter sports enthusiast will realize that the Benzie County snow trails are among the finest in Michigan. A trail entrance is located less than a quarter mile from the lodges. Snowmobilers have been enjoying the hundreds of miles of Benzie-Mannistee trails for decades. With stops at numerous towns with taverns and restaurants along the way, guests can make an afternoon or a week of exploring the region. Spotting the winter wildlife and snowbirds including cardinals and snowy owls is a favorite past time for many of our guests in this pristine wilderness area. Call for snomobile reservations on a first come first server basis!
Weekend rentals rates:
Weekday rental rates: (Monday through Friday)
- $345 (Saturday, 9 am through Monday, 9 am),
- $195 for one day (9 am to sundown)
- $150 for 4 hours
- $155 for 12 hours
- $120 for 4 hours
Two-person sleds are an additional $25. Guided snowmobiling trips are available, as well as pick-up and delivery, for $50 up to 30 miles. Free area trail maps, and instruction and guidance courses are also available. For an additional $10, helmets can be rented and trailers which hold two sleds cost $60. Weekly rates are also available.
Garland Resort
Make Garland Lodge & Resort your snowmobiling base camp with winter, with some of the best rated snow trails in the state! Explore thousands of miles of state and county trails in northern Michigan - spend a day with a great local ride, or sled as far as the Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin, or Canada!
Garland is in the unique position of being one of the only lodging resorts connected to the state's largest trail system. With fuel stations near by and great food and fun at the Lodge - and tasty beverages - Garland Lodge & Resort is the place to take your annual snowmobile adventure. And don't forget the great lodging options at Garland. Stay in the rustic sophistication of the Main Lodge or grab your friends and take advantage of the true up north experience by staying in a cabin or one of the many condo and cottage options.
Bring your own sled or rent one!
Garland offers a great way to experience snowmobiling - for those who want to try it, not live it. Snowmobiles can be rented for a day (24 hours) and snow suites and helmets are also available.
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
"Lake Effect Snow" is a term that Grand Traverse Resort & Spa knows well. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan's East Grand Traverse Bay, the Resort benefits from abundant snow throughout winter, often times lasting well into March. To keep "cabin fever" at bay we offer a wide range of fun outdoor winter activities featuring cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating. Bring your own gear or rent ours.
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has transformed our Clubhouse into a Winter Activities Center open to the public and Resort guests, every weekend from Friday, November 26, 2010 through Sunday, February 27, 2011!
Snowmobile Rides (snow conditions permitting)
20-minute guided ride: $25 per person. 10-minute kid's ride: $10 per person. Managed by Blue Sky Rentals.
- Friday: 3 pm - 9 pm
- Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm
- Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm
McGuire's Resort & Golf Club
From McGuire's Resort direct, you can get onto hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails. The White Pine Trail is Michigan's longest state park, extending from Cadillac to Grand Rapids and built on an abandoned railroad bed. It's only a quick zip through the McGuire's parking lot, and you'll experience beautiful scenery over the rivers and through the woods!
McGuire's Resort provides direct access to pristine trails with plenty of parking for sleds and trailers on premise. Permits may be purchased upon arrival at McGuire's Resort as well as Cadillac Area Snowmobile Trail Maps for $2. Don't own a snowmobile? No problem. McGuire's can help you with that too and can even teach you how to ride!
Pere Marquette River Lodge
Trail riders, your invited to take advantage of the Pere Marquette River Lodge's easy on/off access to the major snowmobile trails in Lake County. Year-round lodging is available which includes ten bedroom lodge, three single rooms and seven double rooms. Every room in the Lodge has their own personal two-person jetted tub. Double rooms have a small kitchenette, two burner stove, mini fridge and dishes. The best feature of the Lodge is the great room, all the comforts of home along with a large fireplace. The Lodge also has an attached dining room for large gatherings.
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You're invited to spend a week, weekend or just a night at Ranch Rudolf, a 195 acre Four Season Resort which is just 12 miles southeast. of Traverse City on the Beautiful Boardman River, surrounded by the Pere Marquette State Forest.
Grand Traverse area grooms 100 miles of snowmobile trails, and Ranch Rudolf is right in the hub of things. Snowmobile right from your room on these wonderfully groomed trails connecting with surrounding area trail systems.
The Ranch has 16 motel units, a Bunkhouse and 25 Campsites on the resort property. A general store, restaurant, lounge with a fireplace and the Strawdog Room (banquet/meeting room) make up the other buildings. There are no televisions or in-room phones at the Ranch, which means you just might find yourself under a star-filled Northern sky thanking the heavens that there are places where families can still get away from it all - and come closer together.
Treetops Resort
Bring your snowmobile to explore over 300 miles of groomed trails in our five-county area. You'll have easy access to the trails from Treetops. Because of the ideal conditions for snowmobiling in northern Michigan, Treetops hosted the 2002 World Snowmobile Association Woody's Regional X Games Qualifier and the 2007 Snowcross Races. Experience the trails for yourself on your next visit.
Twin Oaks Campground & Cabins
Ride the Wellston, Cadillac, Benzie and Irons trails direct from camp or cabin! Cabins have big hooks, Dish TV, full kitchens and baths - fully stocked and clean. Twin Oaks also offers winter RV camping by the night, week, month or the entire winter.
- Area propane companies will set a large tank for your winter heat needs
- The area trail report will be directly e-mailed to your in-basket
- Twin Oaks does the Michigan Interactive / Fishweb trail report
- Store your sled trailer on site
- We plow your drive and leave a base on the camp roads - ride straight from camp!
- Give us a call on Thursday we will plow your drive and turn on your heat - when you arrive at camp just suit up & ride!
- Lodge / Rec Room - Free WiFi - Clean & hot showers - Pet & Big Rig Friendly
- Group rides, bonfires, New Years party, Breakfast rides
- Monthly rates: $221.00 to $285.00 (4 persons)


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Police in Buffalo Grove, Illinois are missing their beer goggles. The special $150 glasses are designed to simulate the effects of intoxication by changing the wearer's visual perception. The department used them in school demonstrations on the dangers of drunk driving. The goggles went missing from a table at a public event, and the public has been asked to help find them. Police believe they were probably taken by accident.
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Olympics Open, Maternity Wards Full, 16,000 Couples Wed
Today is an auspicious date for China, not only because of the Olympics, but also because the date is 8-8-8. The Chinese word for "eight" is a homophone for "wealth". All 200 beds in Beijing's main maternity ward are full as women have scheduled caesarean section births to ensure "Olympic babies". Other cities report scheduled births at five times the normal number today. In addition, an estimated 16,000 couples will tie the knot today.
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74-year-old Shiv Charan made a vow that he would not take a wife until he passed India's year 10 school exams. That was in 1969. Charan has taken the exams almost every year since then, and has failed 38 times. This year, he failed all but one subject, Hindi.
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If you've invested in GameStop stocks, you might want to check out the news. I'll give you a hint--it's not good.
If you've invested in GameStop stocks, you might want to check out the news. I'll give you a hint--it's not good.
The third cut on Trisha Yearwood's 'PrizeFighter: Hit After Hit' album is called 'I Remember You,' and the singer can't bring herself to listen to it. The lyrics recall memories of her mother, father and so many others she was close to. Then, her husband did something to make it even more personal.
What should've been a magical day turned into a nightmare for one new mother.
The Twin Falls Police Department booked two suspects at the Twin Falls County Jail on Thursday, Nov. 20 on charges related to the armed robbery of a bank in Twin Falls
There are people who are anxiously waiting to play Super Smash Bros. on the Wii U and then... there are these guys.
Some animals in need are going to have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, thanks to Miranda Lambert and Ram Trucks.
Gaming Heads has exciting news for all Dragon Age: Inquisition fans -- it's starting a statue line based on the RPG series and Morrigan is its first subject.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter wants to file additional arguments in his attempt to have a panel review the three-judge ruling that overturned Idaho's gay marriage ban.
For his latest round of "Celebrities Read Mean Tweets," Jimmy Kimmel trotted out his most star-studded line-up of celebs yet, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lena Dunham, Gerard Butler, Ty Burrell, Bob Newhart, Britney Spears, Geena Davis, Chris Pratt, Chloe Grace Moretz, Scott Foley, Michael Chiklis, Ted Danson (Ted Danson? who tweets mean things about Ted Danson?), John Stamos, Lisa Kudrow, and Adam Sandler. But he also rounded up the meanest collection of, well, #meantweets ever. These tweets are really mean, you guys!
Thanksgiving is less than a week away and now you can celebrate the special relationships for which you're the most thankful with a cool new video feature from Facebook.
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I thought your readers might be interested to know that there were in fact six sizes of Savory roasters made at least in the 1920's, according to an old brochure I have from the time.
The largest were called Hotel size, one oblong & one oval like there smaller sizes. These Hotel sizes would accommodate a thirty five pound roast or a thirty pound bird. I'd never seen one of these giant ones until I found an oval one at a local thrift store yesterday, & after researching, I found an oblong one that had been sold on eBay on 11/16/2010. It is posted on the worthpoint.com website & was titled; "Antique Savory Roaster Patn July 19, 1898". Here are links to pictures of my Hotel (oval) Sized one, the page from my 1920's brochure showing the sizes & the worthpoint page of the Hotel (oblong) Sized one. They both must be quite rare, but then again, how many people need a roaster that big.
I hope worthpoint doesn't mind me posting this link. If they do, you can always do a search for "Antique Savory Roaster Patn July 19, 1898" & find it. I just wanted to spread the knowledge, since I couldn't find any info on these big one outside the old 1920's brochure that I bought off of eBay.
I grew up with these roasters. I now have my mothers (medium), my grandmothers (large) and 5 more I found various places over the years. What I can not understand is why nobody has reproduced these things. The patent has to be out of date and these our the best roasters out there. When you researched this did you find who had the patent last? I know these were made into the late 1940's because that is when my mother bought hers brand new. I would think these would sell quite well, especially if made in stainless.
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we totally agree and have had this discussion many times. why isn't the roaster reproduced? we are not sure who had the patent last. that would be a good research project. lucky you to have so many!


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Carrier Transicold recently celebrated a safety milestone at its Athens, Ga. plant, surpassing 5 million hours without a lost-time injury. The company has recorded zero lost-time injuries at the facility since October 2006, an achievement that demonstrates Carrier Transicold's commitment and cultural focus on employee safety. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping temperature control with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).'We are proud of this achievement, which continues to be made possible through the dedication of our exceptional workforce and a comprehensive approach to safety awareness, training and continuous improvement,' said Tom Ondo, general manager, Carrier Transicold Truck Trailer and Rail, Americas. 'This milestone demonstrates the strength of the safety programs and culture at this facility.'
The Athens facility was admitted into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at the Star level in 2010. The program recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintained injury and illness rates below U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their respective industries, while demonstrating employee involvement at all levels of the program.
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Lee co. sheriff Mike Scott was batting four for four when he emerged from a showdown with the deputies union in front of the Lee co. commission. The elected officials sided with Scott on four issues, including no pay raise.
"I feel this is justified. I am elected by the taxpayers of Lee, and they want me to decide how the money is spent. They don't want an attorney from Sarasota coming down here and telling us how to spend our tax dollars," said Scott.
The union local, representing about 400 deputies, wanted a pay raise, and other changes in sheriff's office policies. The union says, deputies are so poorly-paid that some have to get food stamps and other government assistance, to survive.
"That is not union propaganda. That is fact," said Ryan Burton of the Intl. Union of Police Associations.
Scott says deputies make an average gross income of $49,500 a year, plus free health benefits that can amount to an extra 16-thousand dollars.
Scott says he cannot afford to grant a pay raise at this time. The union has been asking for 26-hundred a year, more in pay. "That is exorbitant and outrageous," said Scott.
Commissioners agreed, sending the union to defeat on all four issues at the impasse.
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AUSTIN -- Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst says he plans to propose two state constitutional amendments that would authorize withdrawals from the state's rainy-day fund to finance local water and transportation projects.Dewhurst, the presiding officer of the State Senate, outlined the proposal Wednesday after Senate budget-writers signed off on a proposed two-year state budget that calls for a modest increase in state spending.The document would invest $195.4 billion in state services for the upcoming 2014-15 biennium but does not address ambitious infrastructure improvements that state leaders have designated as a top priority for the next two years.The budget increases funding for public schools, higher education and mental health. It spares the financially struggling state park system from any closures but would shutter two North Texas minimum security prisons in Mineral Wells and Dallas."It's a good bill that addresses the priorities that Texans are concerned about," Dewhurst said of the spending blueprint.Dewhurst said his infrastructure plan, which is still emerging, would ask voters to approve the two amendments to authorize a revolving loan program backed by withdrawals from the rainy day fund, which is expected to contain $11.8 billion within two years.Local governments would use the loans to develop water and transportation projects. Loan repayments would enable the state to maintain a revolving account to make additional loans in the future.The goal, Dewhurst said, would be to "start the work" of doubling the state's water supplies and highway capacity over the next half-centuryDewhurst said he is still working to establish a specific amount but said each amendment would likely propose a withdrawal of over $1 billion. One amendment would deal specifically with water and the other with transportation. Dewhurst said he is also working on another proposal, which wouldn't require a constitutional amendment, to double electricity generation over the next 40 to 50 years.Dewhurst's latest plan appeared to be an expanded version of an idea he floated earlier to establish a $1 billion revolving account with rainy day money for water projects.The state's top three leaders -- Gov. Rick Perry, House Speaker Joe Straus and Dewhurst -- have cited infrastructure needs as one of Texas' highest priorities to meet the demands of a fast-growing population that is threaten to overwhelm the state's road system and water supplies.The 2014-15 budget, which will fund state government over the next two fiscal years, calls for a $5.5 billion increase -- nearly 3 percent over current spending. The proposed spending boost, the result of an upsurge in the state's economy over the past two years, marks a reversal from the 2011 Legislature, when lawmakers were forced to cut spending $15.2 billion in the aftermath of the national recession.Members of the state Senate Finance Committee applauded after approving the budget by a 15-0 vote.The full 31-member Senate is expected to vote on the spending document next Wednesday, said Committee Chairman Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands. The House Appropriations Committee is expected to finish its proposed budget within the next two weeks.Lawmakers will craft a final version of the state budget from House and Senate proposals in a joint conference committee before the 2013 Legislature adjourns on May 27. The budget is typically approved in the final days of the Legislature.The committee approved an additional $1.4 billion increase in state assistance to the state's 1,024 school districts. Williams said the increase, which is above the baseline amount needed to cover increased enrollment growth, reflects the committee's commitment to "a quality education" but it falls short of Democrats' calls for a full restoration of $5.4 billion in education cuts from the 2011 Legislature.The budget also included a $35 million increase to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to make good on Williams' vow not to shutter any state parks.Parks and Wildlife officials warned in advance of the session that they could be forced to close as many as 20 state parks unless lawmakers provided an adequate boost in funding."This budget is a big improvement for our parks after the devastating cuts of last session," said Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas. But he added that there "is more work to be done," pointing out that the proposed budget does not include a $15.5 million request to restore state grants for local parks.North Texas impactAs expected, senators called for the closure a 2,100-bed prison in Mineral Wells, despite concern from local officials that the move would create an economic backlash in the North Texas community. The proposed budget would also close the Dawson State Jail in Dallas, which activists have criticized for what they say is poor management and medical neglect of inmates.Both minimum-security facilities are operated by the Tennessee-based Corrections Corporation of America.Overall, the budget has the effect of softening -- if not fully restoring -- many of the 2011 cuts, drawing on a robust increase in state tax revenue since the last session. Williams said the proposal seeks to restore about a third of the more than $1 billion in higher education cuts, as well as a $120 million in Texas Education Grants that provide assistance to college and university students.Leaders at the University of Arlington and the University of North Texas, as well as other universities, have called for restoration of the 2011 cuts in their budget requests to the Legislature. The committee budget recommended a $746 million increase for higher education, including $204 million for community college formula funding and employee benefits.Williams said shoring up mental health funding was "a theme" of the committee's efforts, reflected in a $240 million increase to support mental health initiatives in several state agencies.Dave Montgomery is the Star-Telegram's Austinbureau chief.512-739-4471
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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- People in Lehigh Acres are reacting to news that the fire district may ask approval of a special assessment to raise money. The cash would fill a hole in next year's budget, after a $4.5 million federal grant runs out. Without another revenue source, the district fears possible layoffs of some of the 111 firefighters.
"I think they need the money, we need the crews out in the field. I know those brushfires can spread very fast, and I am willing to pay for the services," said Lehigh homeowner Mike Farrar.
"You must have the crews, you must have the fire coverage. So if it means we pay some more, fine," Farrar said.
The district cannot raise the tax rate, it's already set at the highest level allowed by law.
Fire commissioners on May 19 will be asked to appoint members of a committee to study the possible assessment. The amount is not known. Several years ago, Lehigh kicked around the idea of asking for a 100-dollar per property fee.
Commissioner Kevin Shea opposes the idea. "I don't know of a single person who wants to or can afford to pay another tax, on top of property taxes. We have to look at reorganization and use of volunteers to solve the budget shortfall," he told WINK.
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Brand USA now focusing on Route 66 tourism in Missouri April 30, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Attractions.
Tags: Brand USA, Carthage, Discover America, Springfield MO, St. Louis
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A recent article in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch confirms what we'd suspected — that Brand USA next would be concentrating on promoting Route 66 in Missouri.
We'd noted a few weeks ago that Brand USA, aka DiscoverAmerica.com, had posted high-quality YouTube videos promoting parts of Route 66 in Illinois for potential British, Japanese and German tourists.
Now the Post-Dispatch says camera crews are shooting Route 66 sites in St. Louis, along with the Missouri Route 66 towns of Carthage and Springfield, in an effort to lure foreign travelers.
That effort focuses on the Big Three — Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom — that produce the most foreign tourism in St. Louis. About 87,000 travelers from those countries visited the area in 2013, according to the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, which helped pay for the two-minute videos that make up the new promotion.
Part of the effort is to get more foreign tourists to linger in St. Louis while following old Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. Such trips already are popular with German and British visitors, said Brian Hall, the CVC's chief marketing director.
Though the number of foreign tourists is a speck within the area's visitor business (21.6 million annual visitors who spent $4.2 billion last year), tourists from outside the United States are cash-heavy, dropping about $4,000 per trip, Hall said. […]
A woman from Toronto, who lives now in Los Angeles, is the host of the St. Louis video meant for Canadians. A woman from East Sussex, England, who lives in Richmond, Va., hosts the video for the United Kingdom, while a Mexico City native hosts the Spanish-language video for the Mexican audience even though she, too, lives in LA. […]
Foreign viewers will see the speakers highlight St. Louis' blues heritage while at the Broadway Oyster Bar downtown; show off the scene on Cherokee Street; point out places linked to Route 66; visit St. Charles and; of course, gaze at the Arch.
KTVI-TV in St. Louis also was on the scene during the production. You'll have to go to the link to see it, because the station's videos don't embed well.
Discover America is public-private corporation that encourages travel in the United States. Its efforts to market Route 66 have become noticeably more aggressive in recent months.
(Image of Ted Drewes Frozen Custard on Route 66 in St. Louis by Philip Leara via Flickr)
Artist will hold public unveiling of Gay Parita painting April 29, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Art, Books, Events, Gas stations.
Tags: Gary Turner, Gay Parita station, Jerry McClanahan
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Route 66 artist Jerry McClanahan will have a public unveiling of his newest painting of Gary Turner's Gay Parita gas station at the station near Halltown, Mo., on Saturday, May 17.
According to a news release from the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, a meet-and-greet with hot dogs and soda will be at noon, with the official unveiling at 1 p.m.
The news release explains how the painting came about:
On June 6 of 2013, Curtis Gobeli, celebrating having turned 66 years of age with a dream trip down Route 66, stopped at Gary Turner's world-famous replica Sinclair Station while driving his immaculate 1966 Pontiac GTO. Meeting Jerry later at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, the two, inspired by the many examples of 66 embodied in Curtis' visit to Gay Parita, conspired to create a highly detailed watercolor commemorating that visit, with the GTO posed in front of Gary's eye-catching homage to the roadside past. In the sky above the scene float depictions of other Route 66 icons that Curtis and his wife Kath encountered on their cruise, as well as a map of 66 and a short prose history of the Route.
Organizers are asking attendees to RSVP (if possible) by emailing McClanahan at mcjerry(at)att(dot)net.
McClanahan, who resides in the Route 66 town of Chandler, Okla., also is the author of the "EZ 66 Guide" that provides turn-by-turn directions for following Route 66.
(Image of Gay Parita station by Mario Sainz Martinez via Flickr)
New office building goes up next to Lucille's gas station April 29, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Gas stations, Motels, Restaurants.
Tags: Hamons Court, Hydro, Lucille Hamons, Lucille's
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Ken Turmel of PostmarkArt fame recently was traveling old Route 66 in western Oklahoma and noted a new building had been constructed in place of the long-closed Hamons Court motel next to the historic Lucille's gas station near Hydro.
He posted these photos of the new building on his Facebook page:
From this photo by Carleta Latham in 2006, you can see the motel to the right of the gas station:
An email to Rick Koch, owner of the property, went unanswered. However, an office worker at one of the businesses he owns told me the new building is being used for company offices, plus a few spaces are being rented out to other businesses.
Koch, president of Rick Koch Oil in nearby Weatherford, Okla., bought the Lucille's property after longtime owner and operator Lucille Hamons died in 2000. He restored the gas station but never reopened it, leaving it as a photo op for Route 66 travelers. Koch also built the Lucille's Roadhouse restaurant in Weatherford, inspired in its design by Lucille's.
The motel was added shortly after the gas station was bought by W.O. and Ida Waldroup in 1934. Lucille and Carl Hamons acquired the property in 1941 and ran the motel until Interstate 40 opened during the early 1970s.
The motel had been closed and long-neglected for 40 years, and it was apparent long before that the building wasn't salvageable. Its Hamons Court neon sign was donated by Lucille's heirs 10 years ago to the Smithsonian Museum for its ongoing "America on the Move" exhibit.
Route 66 Arcade Museum opens Thursday April 28, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Museums, Preservation, Video games.
Tags: Atlanta IL, Route 66 Arcade Museum
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If you're old enough to remember pinball machines, coin-operated video games and brightly colored and noisy arcades, downtown Atlanta, Ill., has just the place for you.
The Route 66 Arcade Museum in Atlanta, Ill., is slated to open Thursday, according to a news release from Bill Thomas, the chief mover-and-shaker of the revitalization of Atlanta's Route 66 corridor.
It's at 114 SW Arch St. (map here), with its entrance around the corner on Race Street. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It's free and open to the public, but donations to keep it running are appreciated.
The Route 66 Arcade Museum houses over 40 vintage pinball and video games, including a rare, circa 1936, flipperless, wooden-cased, pinball game, an original PacMan video game and many others. Nearly all the machines are operable and can be played for only a quarter. The Museum is decorated with several dozen framed, vintage pinball "back-glasses" that are colorful representations of this graphic art form.
The Route 66 Arcade Museum is available by reservation for birthday parties, family reunions, and other gatherings at no cost. Arrangements can also be made for dinner at the Palms Grill Café combined with a visit to the museum. Please call 217-648-5077 to make arrangements.
More photos from the museum, including that rare pinball machine:
The arcade machines are part of a collection by John Yates, who owns another museum of pre-1983 arcade machines in the Route 66 town of McLean, Ill.
(Photos courtesy of Bill Thomas)
Tornado kills at least one in Quapaw, Baxter Springs April 27, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Towns, Weather.
Tags: Baxter Springs, Quapaw, tornado
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A tornado has killed at least
two people one person and destroyed a fire station in the Route 66 town of Quapaw, Okla., near the Kansas border, according to the Tulsa World and other media outlets. One media outlet also reported a death in the nearby Route 66 town of Baxter Springs, Kan.
The twister hit the town of about 900 people about 5:30 p.m. today. The Cherokee County News-Advocate in nearby Kansas reports that roads leading to Quapaw are blocked by police. The newspaper said the town's police station was heavily damaged as well and that the tornado went through the center of town.
The Joplin Globe reported the twister also caused "significant" damage to another Route 66 town, Baxter Springs, Kan., according to former city council member Gary Allen.
The Globe also posted a photo of the twister from a reader.
Andrea Hicks uploaded her son's video of the tornado from nearby Galena, Kan. Caution: The clip contains adult language:
Severe storms had been forecast in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri for much of the weekend. Quapaw sits just a few miles from where a deadly tornado struck Picher, Okla., in 2008 and Joplin, Mo., in 2011.
We'll post more information here as we get it.
UPDATE: The Tulsa World has posted a few photos from the scene in Quapaw.
UPDATE 4/28/2014: The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department lowered the death toll in Quapaw to one after initially reporting two deaths Sunday evening.
The Red Cross of Eastern Oklahoma has been providing relief to residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed. The Cherokee County News-Advocate reported in Baxter Springs one death, 25 injured, up to 70 homes destroyed and about 25 businesses destroyed.
The Joplin Globe reported that at least six people were hurt in Quapaw from the storm. According to several reports, the tornado that struck the town came with no warning. It remained uncertain whether the fatality in Quapaw was a local resident; he or she was in car when the twister struck.
A Kansas City television station filed this report Monday morning:
A station in northwest Arkansas also filed this report Monday from Quapaw:
UPDATE: A reader sent this before-and-after look of Quapaw:
A sneak peek of the Autry Museum's Route 66 exhibit April 27, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in Events, History, Museums.
Tags: Autry National Center
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The "Route 66: The Road and the Romance" exhibit at the Autry National Museum in Los Angeles won't open until June 8.
However, Maren Dougherty, director of communications at the museum, sent images of some of the photographs, artwork and artifacts that will displayed. So here's a bit of a preview of the exhibit.
Arthur Rothstein (1915–1985), Landscape with House, 1936, gelatin silver print. (Courtesy of The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 84.XP.1445.4).
Thomas Hart Benton (United States, 1889–1975), Boomtown, 1928, oil on canvas. (Courtesy of the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester: Marion Stratton Gould Fund.) Art © T.H. Benton and R.P. Benton Testamentary Trusts/UMB Bank Trustee/Licensed by VAGA, New York, N.Y.
Dorothea Lange (United States, 1895-1965), Human Erosion in California (Migrant Mother), 1936, gelatin silver print (13 7/16 x 10 9/16 inches) (The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles).
Woody Guthrie's Martin guitar, 1937. (Courtesy EMP Museum, Seattle).
66-to-Cali, Santa Monica Pier (Courtesy of the Autry National Center).
Author Jack Kerouac's original manuscript for On the Road, 1951. (This manuscript is on loan from the collection of James S. Irsay. Photograph courtesy of Christie's, New York. Copyright Estate of Anthony G. Sampatacacus and the Estate of Jan Kerouac).
Ed Ruscha (United States, born 1937), Dixie, Lupton, Arizona, 1962 (printed 2013). (Loan courtesy of the artist).
Jeff Brouws (United States, born 1955), Dixie, Lupton, Arizona, 1991 (printed 2013). (Courtesy of the artist and Craig Krull Gallery).
Route 66 postcard of Pasadena, Calif. (Courtesy of Joe Sonderman).
Route 66 postcard of Peach Springs, Ariz. (Courtesy of Joe Sonderman).
"Western Motel" neon sign, circa 1950. Collection of the Museum of Neon Art.
"Route 66: The Road and the Romance" runs from June 8 to Jan. 4. It will contain more than 200 artifacts "that trace the history of the route and its impact on American popular culture."
The road ahead … and behind April 26, 2014Posted by Ron Warnick in History, Road trips.
Tags: Andrew Evans, Digital Nomad, Michael Wallis, National Geographic
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I'm closely following National Geographic writer Andrew Evans' trip on Route 66. If you aren't following his Twitter account and his real-time posts from the Mother Road, you should. By my reckoning, he's fired off more than 200 tweets — most of them with photographs — and he hasn't even made to the midpoint of his journey.
During a recent post on his Digital Nomad blog while driving across Missouri, he met people who remembered all too well why Route 66 also was called "Bloody 66." One of his musings — that "Route 66 represents America's adolescence, a time of exploring and trying new things and forming our personalities" — shows why the magazine keeps him on its payroll.
But what struck me most was this observation:
It's an odd time on Route 66 — we live in a time when some folks are marking history with new signs, while others are still busy tearing down the originals. As I move across this bit of Missouri, I feel the push and pull of past versus present. The urge to memorialize the best of Route 66 conflicts with the need to live in the present.
A few Route 66 purists may complain about new elements mixing with the old. Even this website feels the tug of memorializing the road's past, while feeling a keen obligation to report on the many things that are happening on Route 66 now.
But this tension between past and present shows the old highway probably is as healthy as it's been since it was decommissioned during the 1980s. Yes, an occasional landmark is lost. But, in recent years, a great deal many were saved or revived. And new businesses — such as Fanning 66 Outpost in Missouri, Pops in Oklahoma and 66-to-Cali in California — have popped up.
When I started traveling Route 66 about 15 years ago, its future was much more clouded. Route 66 saw a resurgence with the publication of the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" by Michael Wallis during the early 1990s, but few seemed certain whether the uptick was sustainable.
Ironically, one of the saviors of this antiquated road was the rise of the Internet. During the early days of the World Wide Web, a Google search of "Route 66″ produced fewer than 500,000 pages. Now it's more than 75 million. The Net allowed people all over the globe to show and trade their photos, videos, stories, music and culture from the Main Street of America.
And I haven't even delved into the significant impact of the 2006 Disney-Pixar hit movie "Cars" and the popular "Billy Connolly's Route 66″ miniseries on British television in 2011.
Route 66's enduring fascination brings to mind what Route 66 historian Jim Ross said a few years ago:
"I keep waiting for this whole craze to hit a plateau, level off and reach a point where people are sick of hearing the phrase 'Route 66.' But it's not happening. I now believe it's not going to happen. I believe people today look at Route 66 or regard Route 66 as they would a national park or national monument. It's become so ingrained in our lexicon. People (say) 'Someday I want to go to Yellowstone' or 'Someday I want to do Disney World." It's like that with Route 66 now. I think it's here to stay."
This notion that Route 66 will last — and how it will evolve in the 21st century it plods toward its centennial — are what motivates me each day to see what's happening. Challenges for the preservation of the highway and its landmarks will remain. But I've operated Route 66 News for almost nine years, and I feel as good about the Mother Road's future as I ever have.
(Image of sunset on Route 66 near Cardin, Okla., by Chuck Coker via Flickr)


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What Lt Gen Sinhas report brought out before the apex court in 2005 was the grim ground reality of Assam. The illegal migrants coming into India after 1971 have been almost exclusively Muslims... Muslim population in Assam has shown a rise of 77.42% from what it was in 1971. Hindu population has risen by nearly 41.89%.
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Congress is making it's voting Bank (Muslim). Muslims are fools they believe in Congress because this is the party have two faces for muslims one is what they show a smily and make them happy by giving special packeges. The other face is the real cruel because this party does not want them to rise their social status and well educated so they always keep voting them. This is also making fake terrorists and kill innocent muslims time to time to show that how much they are doing for country's security. I do not deny that today most of the muslim came from out side India are terrorists and that is because of their support but I also saying that Govt is also killing innocent Indian muslims and supporting outsiders to gaining their votes. Muslims in India, as I believe they also love the country like any one else but the treatment is given to them is not fair. As I think the laws must be same for every one and it should be fair. Because when a terrorist attack happens and bomb blasts it ...moreAnswered by Anoop Pandey, 31 Oct '08 09:40 am
That's because Bangladesh is a Muslim country LOL so NATURALLY immigrants from Muslim countries will be uh....urrrr...Muslim :) Anyway, whilst spitting on those dirty rickedy B'des Muslim immigrants, u should remember that the largest encampments in Arabian countries constitute non Muslim Indians and many of them overstay their visas. As a matter of fact, in Dubai, the local Arabs have been reduced to being a MINORITY and that's Indian population there. SO WHAT if the Muslim population of India has a more rapid rate of growth than Hindu population, WHO CARES?Answered by A Moin, 01 Nov '08 06:00 am
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Preparation for overland Trans America and beyond, starting in Vancouver, Canada on the first of June 2005.
YOU CAN'T RIDE THAT BIKE HERE! - Dune 7, Walvis Bay
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Markets in Livingstone
The BOI (Body Odour Index) had been raised considerably since crossing the border... surpisingly it was not us and was to plague our olfactory sences for our entire stay.MORE...
Filling Up
'There is a problem with petrol in Zimbabwe, do you think you have enough?' This from a Customs Officer as he perused our entry papers.
We had prepared an extra 38 litres of fuel. Was it enough? We did not know.MORE...
Crossing The Limpopo River from Zimbabwe to South Africa
Our return to South Africa was purely for business and to transit to the Mozambique coast.MORE...
EN1 - Main Highway of Mozambique
We spent almost one month in Mozambique. In that time covering over 2,000 kilometres. We were robbed, bent the front wheel rim, had our first fuel injection problem and discovered the worst paved road we have been on. On top of all that, we counted approximately 3,200,270 individual pot holes on the main EN1 highway from South Africa, Komaliport/Ressano Garcia border, to Malawi, Zobue.
If you dont believe us you can count them yourself!MORE...
Black Market Petrol - Inchope
We felt like we were back in Zimbabwe as petrol station after petrol station turned us away. No Fuel, No power. On the 470 kilometre stretch from Vilankulos to Chimois we resorted to black market fuel of dubious quality. A old stocking used as a filter for fuel before entering the tank was used constantly and we were concerned about water and other special additives! The bike continued to run, somewhat roughly at times, all that is required really.
Grant Plays in the Sand near Cool Runnings
How do you pee on the side of the road in the most densely populated country in Africa?? Rather quickly actually, welcome to Malawi.MORE...
Yes, the road is smooth
'You are very near now. Only thirte... kilometres and the road is smooth all the way.' (Easy for him to say sitting atop his steam roller.)
Thirteen/Thirty which was it? Smooth, we think he meant soft, infact we discovered he meant soft. After finally finding 'the Church' and turning 'light on the lough load' Tanzanias clouds were building for this afternoons deluge, we decided to skip finding the 'Star that Fell from the Sky' (meteorite crater) and return to the Mbeya Paradise Inn.MORE...
Miss Piggy & Grant
The first of June seems to come around quickly as does Easter, Christmas and Birthdays.
June 1, 2008, marks the end of our third year since leaving Australia, 120,000Kilometres of travel, 2 continents, 26 countries, countless hotels, campgrounds, meals, bottles of wine. And best of all the great company we have been privileged to share.
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According to our map the road, from Tarveta (border town with Tanzania) to Mombasa, was nothing short of a four lane super highway. Our map has been proven wrong in the past!MORE...
The idea of corruption is to make as much money out of the muzungus (white foreigners) as possible. However, in our case it all backfired on the KRA (Kenyan Revenue Authority). Eventually, essentially, they disorganized their way out of money. We paid a maximum of $11.00 on 'special taxes' which started out as about $150.00.MORE...
Its official.... it's just like Equatorial Africa
Little can be said about the road to the border of Ethiopia except that the 540 kilometres of dirt road is extremely isolated, rugged, rough and tiring. The scenery is spectacular as are the people who inhabit this area and indeed with many of the horror stories prevailing of that route, either be it security or road conditions none should deter the adventurous mind, having said that, our water and food stops were brief and also road conditions are such that you should expect possible damage to your bike.
We completed the journey in three days with a full days rest in Marsabit and when all is said and done it is in fact one of the only routes between the two countries and the most preferred.
Ethiopia at last
Finally arriving in Moyales we found the town to be as dusty, dirty and tired as we were, yet it was a blessing to find sanctuary at the Catholic Mission where we could erect our trusty tent and bed down for the night.
The TV news of late had been warning of a great famine to rival that of an earlier, more famous, famine in Ethiopia. Visions of dry deserts and suffering all around were filling our heads. Stories from other riders had told tales of excellent roads and spectacular scenery marred by unfriendly Ethiopians hurling rocks, sticks and abuse.
We entered Ethiopia with some trepidation.
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Grant and Miss Crumpet, Piggy's replacement
Well after talking about it for what seems an eternity, the time for us to get back in the road has finally arrived.
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After all the business of packing and sorting we are finally on the road and at last we managed time to stop at the Cardwell Range look out to view the Hinchinbrook Channel.
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Early Morning Start - Hay
Time to leave Brisbane and we have decided to whip down to Adelaide rather than womble along.
A 'glitch in the matrix' has seen us cancelling our South African stop over and heading straight to London, via Singapore, has resulted in an urgency to sending the bike as we will be four weeks early in the UK.
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See you on the other side of the pond Crumpet
Our first week in Adelaide was swallowed up by sourcing a metal crate, assembling it, modifying it, practice packing the bike, delivering to the depot and final packing and shipping arrangements.MORE...
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Modern Singapore
A two night stop over, on our way to London, in Singapore was a lovely respite from what would have been a 21 hour flight plus transfers.
30 degrees C temperatures, threatening storms, high humidity was a welcome panacea to the cramped conditions of Cattle Class Flying.
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Riding the Monopoly Board
Arriving in London and there is still a month before the bike is to arrive. A very good thing we have such lovely friends to amuse us and keep us occupied. And how grateful we are to have such a lovely welcoming roof over our heads in Ealing.
We met Bonny and Mike in Namibia in 2007/2008 at a backpackers hostel and traveled with them, on and off, to Ethiopia. We never really believed we would ever see them, in the flesh, again, yet here we are.MORE...
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Camping in Iceland in Summer
From the 13th to the 22nd of May 2014 we took a joyride to Iceland. It is a spectacular and interesting country, both historically, culturally and geologically.
We took so many photos that we decided to publish a short blog with photos.
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Fingers Crossed
Waiting, is a cruel game. The MSC Irene, with Crumpet on board, was due to dock on the 3rd of June. The container was to be de stuffed on the 5th. The destuffing was pushed back to the 7th, then the 10th...
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Stone Henge - quite a famous pile of rocks
Once apon a time, in the exotic Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Grant and Jules were visiting the mystical Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. Strolling through the magnificent structures, some restored and some in ruins a voice, a loud voice, with the accent of North America could be heard bellowing across the great plaza "God damn it Harold, you dragged me half way across the world to look at a pile of rocks!"MORE...
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Rievaulx Abbey
We have a rule when it comes to travelling and cities and that is 'If it pisses you off, then get out". Once out, you can decide to stay outside and catch public transport in or give it a wide berth and do something else instead.MORE...
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Hadrian's Wall
We went to see a man about a wall.... a very long wall, 117kms of wall, which was the most heavily fortified frontier of the Roman Empire for 300 years.
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2007 - Salta, Argentina
Photo Courtesy: Marcel Achermann
In 2007 we travelled with Emma and Hamish in Argentina and Chile. We shared meals, wine, campsites, wine, cabanas, gravel roads, wine, Christmas, very bad gravel roads, a farm house, wine, snow, Spandau Ballet and much laughter. None of us can stand the thought of drinking Uvita, a ubiquitous Argentinian boxed wine, ever again.
As life makes everyone busy, especially when you have two children now, as they do, we have kept sporadically in touch. So to see them again, meet their children and reconnect has been a real treat.
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We had come across this WWII Harley Davidson from Canada a couple of times in the UK
We had promised ourselves we would be in France in the first week of August and with Hamish, Emma and the kids now home from Turkey it was time for us to move on and let them have their house back. We said our goodbyes to all hoping we may see them in Turkey next year as we ride east.
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Dover to Calais Ferry with its specially designed motorcycle parks
The ferry crossing from Dover to Calais was early, uneventful and almost over before it began. As Australians we are not used to taking an hour and a half to get to new country.MORE...
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Autumn is coming to Europe. The signs are there for the reading. The lush summer greens of the forests are hinting at it with flashes of red, yellow and orange, the evenings are whispering a little cooler and as we ride the wind causes a flurry of chatter amongst the fallen leaves.
Crumpet in Switzerland
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After getting lost in Lucerne, and circling back to Marcel and Karins three times (misdirected road works were to blame) we finally found our way out. This seems to be an all too common occurrence of ours lately and quite frankly we are getting bored with it.
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Anthony Marco (@anthonymarco) and Adam Gratrix (@transpondency) discuss what their new podcast (Great White Fnord) might be about in a method that will probably not be unlike their podcast to be.]]>
After a wayward trip to the Toronto airport (where Shane WASN'T leaving from) to brunch with Maharaja Mack Daddy (which was planned when Shane thought he was leaving from the Toronto airport) on the way back to the Hamilton airport (which is where Shane was ACTUALLY leaving from) so ends our travels with Shane and Anth hitting the road.]]>
After learning that Shane has misdirected Anth to the wrong airport for his trip home, they decide to continue on to an abbreviated lunch in the Lair of the Maharaja Mack Daddy... also known as Perkins.
On the road to take Shane to the Toronto airport for his trip back to Vancouver... until Shane discovers how to send Anth into the depths of disbelief.]]>
North of the border on the road from Sarnia to Hamilton... home for Anth, respite for Shane.]]>
There are two seasons when approaching Indianapolis: Winter and Construction. It wasn't Winter.
Cramming food down our pie holes after a long day of distillery drifting at the Horseshoe Southern Indiana.]]>
Shane and Anth tackle the backroads of the Bourbon Trail across Kentucky.]]>
The Nashville Roundtable wraps up before Shane and Anth brave the most insane rain as the night drive from Nashville to Elizabethtown, KY. You know it was bad because Shane even loses his grip on the recording.]]>
Pictured above, left to right: Dave Delaney, Anthony Marco, Shane Birley, Jason "@upinthisbrain"
This episode encompasses a large portion of dinner conversation at the Rosepepper Cantina during the first International Nashville Roundtable. The final section of the conversation is saved for the next episode where our heroes may meet their doom.
Apologies for the abundance of ambient sound. It will probably make listening to this painful for some of you. Endure!
Good times with good friends was a great final memory before Shane and Anth almost disappeared later that night... but that's for the next episode!
Shane and Anth tell tall tales tripping from Memphis to Nashville while passing through Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee.]]>
Driving north on Highway 61 from Cleveland, Mississippi.]]>
Shane and Anth travelling Highway 82 East between Magnolia, AR and Eldorado, AR.]]>
A Shane and Anth breakfast recording at an IHOP in Sulphur Springs, TX. Stacks of topics drenched in syrupy whimsy. The first OFFICIAL day of the roadtrip home from Dallas. Many more to episodes to come!]]>
The first in a series of Special Edition podcast episodes featuring Anthony Marco and Shane Birley wrapping up their time at Podcast Movement in Dallas, Texas and hopping in a beat up 2003 Ford Windstar for an epic roadtrip back to Hamilton, Ontario.
The following episode was recording in the food court area of the Dallas Galleria before most of the mall had opened on a Sunday morning.]]>
Some catch up after Anth hit up Podcamp Toronto and Mike returned from SXSW.]]>
In the first episode since July, Mike and Anth light up the RSS once again.]]>
A dodgy affair from Bollywood to VoxPopCon to cord-cutting to musical acts that ends as a process instead of a product and may, intentionally, not be one of our best efforts... to be fair.]]>
In which Anth meets Mike, laying over in Toronto from yet another Con, to do a 12 hour layover in Toronto which culminates in 2 hour stint inside a 24 hour restaurant.]]>
Mike and Anth meet in person, in Las Vegas and record an episode with special guest: Cabbie who got a ticket New Year's Eve!]]>
Mike and Anth wind their way through snow and whiskey to dancing on the sand and walking in Memphis.]]>
A frank discussion (without a Frank) about Life, the Universe, and Everything for at least this month anyway.]]>
Mike and Anth are talking... again.]]>
Mike Vardy returns from the dead to talk.]]>
A long and winding ramble, at The Central bar in Toronto, between myself and Mssrs. Rick Weiss and Steven Joncas of The Zero Check podcast. Somewhere we wandered from television to movies to children's literature to Russian brides to a Seinfeld-esque tribute to the Domincan cigar rollers with Rick's "Vietnamese" cigarette roller, culminating in a two-fisted money-making opportunity in corporate team building.]]>
Recorded, impromptu, at Irene's Pub on Bank Street in Ottawa on June 7th, 2012 during a PAB2012 Eve meetup.
Decoder Ring for the Conversation Table
Bob Goyetche @bobgoyetche - "In the era where he's wearing this crazy wig..."
Scarborough Dude @scarboroughdude - "He's the only guy who had Jack Kerouac on."
Adam Gratrix @transpondency - "That was a time when television was a new medium."
and me @anthonymarco]]>
It's Mike and Anth together again talking bourbon, withdrawing to a special place, writing, creativity and craft... let me clarify there are no beads involved.]]>


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Updates are terrible at the moment.
Updates are terrible at the moment.
Looks as if the west will get the worst of the next snow event, but with most areas receiving snow. The MO have an amber warning out for much of Western England/ Eastern Wales for Friday.
"As the weather breaks down, an area of snow looks increasingly likely to spread from the southwest. Winds will strengthen and blizzard conditions are likely, especially over high ground. Accumulations of more than 10-15 cm of snow could well occur quite widely, with the risk of 25 cm or more over high ground. "
I wonder what will happen afterwards?
Thursday night into Friday is still looking good for me, but I can't help but be disappointed by the snowfall amounts that are currently projected! 2-10cm was on the graphic showed by Ian F today... I can't help but feel as it is an Atlantic front, it should be producing more for over 12 hours! Could be a lot more interesting in other areas, with over 24 hours of snow in some places!
I cant see us chilling down enough overnight tonight to have too many issues tomorrow.
Dew point is -1.7c is that significant?
The CET is dropping like a stone at the moment. It currently stands at 4.7C, and it was around 8C a week ago. What a turnaround.


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It was last season when Everman coach Jay Mathieson had a revelation.His basketball team was mired in a 1-4 start and headed to the Grapevine tournament with a ton of question marks and a minor identity crisis. "We were down 30-7 in the first quarter of the first game and that's when I realized things that had worked in the past, were not going to get it done now," he said. Everman, noted for a competitive hoops program, great athletes and a perennial playoff team, was still running a full-court press and trying to use transition basketball as its main production of points.That's when Mathieson told his players they were shifting to a half-court, tempo-controlled game. Just a calendar year later and after closing the 2012-13 season winning 20 of their final 22 games, the Bulldogs are 13-3 and 3-0 in District 8-4A this season. Moreover, the team has bought into the new philosophy. But it wasn't without some minor mutinies. At the end of the first quarter of a consolation round game with Class 5A defending state champion Flower Mound Marcus last season, Everman was up 4-2."The kids came off the floor complaining," Mathieson said. "At the half, we were up 26-10 and they were loving it."The change has shifted the balance of offensive production away from the inside and put more pressure on the perimeter to produce. So far, K.J. Malveau has led the charge in establishing the guard play. Malveau, a junior who started on varsity as a freshman, is averaging 19 points per game.Two other guards, Reggie Kincade and Donald Thomas, combine to average 14.3 points per game. Kincaide, who also quarterbacked the football team, is averaging 2.3 steals.Malvo, at 6-foot-2, is Everman's tallest player. That means Mathieson uses a platoon rotation in the low post with numerous substitutions. "If we can get a transition basket, then we're going to go for it," Mathieson said. "But our objective now is to play great defense and if a team is bigger than us, we're going try to draw them off the block."Birdville takes flightIt was a rough 1-4 start to the season for Birdville, but coach Jeff Fitch said he's pleased the Hawks have stayed the course. Doing so has led Birdville (8-5 overall) to a 6-0 record through the first half of District 6-4A play and if the Hawks get past Saginaw Boswell on Tuesday, a matchup with potentially undefeated Dunbar awaits next Saturday. "We played a tough non-district schedule," Fitch said. "We didn't get blown out of any of those games and we felt like coming into the season we'd have a competitive team."The defense is holding teams under 47 points per game. On offense, Birdville has had eight players lead the team in scoring this season. Yet none of those players are averaging in double figures.Forward Kendall Johnson, who had 20 points against Carter-Riverside and 19 in a win over Saginaw, is averaging 9.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Seven players average between six and just under 10 points per game.Parity, and then someDistrict 8-4A has three teams — Waco, Everman and Burleson Centennial — tied for first place at 3-0. Cleburne and Waco University trail in fourth and fifth places, respectively, while Crowley, Burleson and Joshua are winless. But two of Crowley's losses have been by one point, including a five-overtime loss to Centennial.Similarly, in District 15-4A, Arlington Seguin is out to a 3-0 lead. But the winning margin hasn't been by much for the Cougars.Seguin had a one-point win over Mansfield Summit and five-point win over Lancaster. Four teams are at 2-1 and it took overtime for two of them to settle things last Friday. Summit edged Lake Ridge, 58-55.Also, in District 3-5A and 4-5A, three teams are atop the standings at 3-0.
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Im still at office burning the boss's electricity and also his airtel net connection bill ! will i be accounted for this usage or will i go scot free ?
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This is your boss speaking - I have just read your question. Thanks for letting me know what you are doing and I can assure you that I will let you go scot free tomorrow in order to seach for another job !Answered by Janis, 25 Mar '10 09:09 pm
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Be faithful and honest, you will get better rewards.Answered by Anil K Chugh, 25 Mar '10 09:34 pm
Scot free as usualAnswered by iqbal seth, 25 Mar '10 09:19 pm
What will your boss do, depends on whether you are working for the company or just utilizing the stuff.Answered by shivraj pyati, 25 Mar '10 09:16 pm
i have a question, how do you have airtel connection in dubai jayesh?
i have a question, how do you have airtel connection in dubai jayesh?
As long as this is for OFFICE work no way, boss can question or even otherwise unless caught in the ACTAnswered by John Mascarenhas, 25 Mar '10 09:10 pm
But at the same time if you are working, Boss wont mind,Answered by hitler, 25 Mar '10 09:06 pm