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Application DetailsI applied through an employee referral. The process took 4+ weeks – interviewed at Accenture in August 2014.
Interview DetailsI had an employee referral so they are required to reply in a timely manor. After I applied it took about a week for them to contact me to set up a screening interview. I told the recruiter during the screening interview that I had been talking to other employers so they sped the process up for me and I had the next two interviews (behavioral and skills) a few days after. Mine were on the same day which was pretty exhausting so if you can avoid doing that I would. Once I found out I had passed those the confirming interview was the next week, so the entire interview process took a total of 8 days. I found out I passed the confirming interview within hours. BE SURE TO SEND FOLLOW UP EMAILS FOR EACH PROCESS!!! If you do not have emails ask the recruiter to forward them for you.
After the interviews there was a lot of back and fourth with my recruiter about "next steps", setting up negotiation, preparing for background check, etc. This took about two weeks but the background check only took 2 days once they finally started it. It will go fast if you inform all of your employee references- I was told confirming information with them is usually the reason for a background check to take awhile.
The entire process was lengthy but there were no tricks.Interview Questions- Screening (phone): Nothing unexpected. Have a lot of questions prepared. My experience was more of a conversation.
Behavioral (phone): The HR person I interviewed with was incredibly nice. I was asked about 4 question (I was told they were catered to my position and previous experience).
-How did you build a relationship with someone you have worked with?
-Tell me about a time you had a conflict in regard to a work situation.
-Tell me about a specific incidence in which you felt stressed at work.
I can't remember the last one.
Skills (phone): Again, it was more of a conversation. A department manager and I just did a run-through of my resume and she had some specific questions. There were no curveballs, the most difficult questions were "what inspires you?" and "tell me about a time you had to defend your work."
Confirming (in person): If you make it to this point you are pretty much in. My experience was super casual (but don't assume yours will be). Be prepared to answer questions like "what do you value most in a career?" "why accenture?" and "what type of environments do you work best in?" Most likely they already know you have answered similar questions with the recruiter in the screening interview but want to know that you carry yourself well in "stressful" situations. If you cannot handle a face-to-face interview how can they be sure you can handle client meetings? View Answer
Negotiation DetailsMine wasn't much of a process because up front they told me they would offer me what I asked. I now know I low-balled myself so make sure you do your research and understand the title of the position you are applying for.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview - Screening (phone): Nothing unexpected. Have a lot of questions prepared. My experience was more of a conversation.
- Application Details
I applied online – interviewed at Accenture.
Interview DetailsThe interview may vary, but all have to go through a very grueling interview which includes a personality test. The candidate does not know that it's happening when he/she is being interviewed though. It's Accenture's way of making sure they hire the right people that fit the Accenture culture.
Interview Questions- Tell me a time you disagreed with your supervisor and why? View Answer
Negotiation DetailsYes - they are very open to negotiating if the candidate is selected.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview - Application Details
I applied through other source – interviewed at Accenture.
Interview DetailsHired a long time ago 14 years, remember it being very structured with multiple tiers of interviews with various levels of the company. Required on your feet thinking and communication, values problem solving and listening skills.
Interview Questions- Asked a number of hypothetical questions some of which were very abstract. Don't remember all the details. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Accenture.
Interview DetailsI Applied Online one day on their own website's job page after reading about how it was top 10 places to work for New College Grads. After applying I was contacted via Email about a week later by a recruiter. She me it would be a 3 Stage Interview process. The first stage was a 30 minute Screening Interview where she briefed me on the position and the company and then we went over my Resume and why I wanted to work their and simple things like that. After that first screening interview I heard back two days later that I had made it to the 2nd round which was a Situational and Behavioral Interview that would last 1 hour. I was very nervous about this one and spent an entire week reading questions and preparing answers. I came up with about 7-8 detailed stories from my school work and group projects where I lead or helped solve something. The recruiter asked 4 main questions and then asked for much more detailed answers (how were you feeling when that happened, what was your first reaction when that problem came about, why did you think that was the best way to handle that situation, what was the outcome.) The interview only took 40 minutes and I made some small conversation with the recruiter and asked a few questions that I had prepared myself to ask them. About a week later the Recruiter called and told me that I had done very well and that I made it to the final interview which would be at the Chicago Accenture Office and would be a 5 hour long process of interviews, presentations, and networking. The flew me out there and put me up in a hotel nearby.
Got to the office and it was myself and two other potential candidates very similar to me (just about to graduate college). Sat down in the interview room with 4 Accenture Employees. One was the original recruiter I had spoken with all along, there was another recruiter, and then 2 employees that had started in the position I was applying for. For first part of Day they gave a presentation on the company, the position, benefits, culture, diversity...etc. Then I had a 40 minute one-on-one interview with someone else in the company. It was very similar to the Situational interview I had earlier but the girl was very friendly and we talked casually as well. Then after that the 7 of us all had lunch together in the original meeting room (which was very good I might add). We all just had a very casual chat about Chicago and our interests and things. After lunch there was another one-on-one interview with another employee in Accenture (he seemed to be a higher up manager). This interview was tougher and wanted me to go into way more detail about things I have done and also asked me why he would want to put me on his team. After that they gave a tour of the office and just had a little more casual talk about the place. Overall it was a positive experience and I had a great time. Everyone I spoke with was very friendly and the office was very casual and modern. Everything I was concerned about with the company beforehand was in fact the opposite. I was worried that Accenture would be very professional and "corporate" and that it would be all cubicles, but instead Everyone was so friendly and it was business casual and there are no cubicles. You get to just work wherever you want in various workstations or small offices. I heard back exactly a week after my final interview and got the Job offer!
Overall if you are interviewing I would say research Behavioral questions Online and look through all the reviews and interviews here on Glass Door. Prepare 7-8 detailed stories about experiences you have leading or working in teams. I was very nervous but the Experience was very positive and rewarding.Interview Questions- What is a time that you were working on a project and ran into some difficulties. How did you handle it? Answer Question
- What is a time when you were given a task but did not have a lot of information on how to carry it out? Answer Question
Negotiation DetailsThe offer was really above what I was even expecting So I did not feel the need to negotiate. I also got to pick from a selection of start dates (which was really nice Since I will have to relocate and find a place to live)Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview -
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Application DetailsI applied online. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Accenture.
Interview DetailsI applied online and was first contacted by someone from HR who told me more about the company. I then took an online test consisting of math/logic/pseudocode. The next step was a technical phone interview where I was asked about my personal experience related to software development. The final step of the process was an online video interview. I received an offer the same day as the final interview.
Interview Questions- Everything was pretty standard in comparison to other interviews I have had for similar roles. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through an employee referral. The process took 4+ months – interviewed at Accenture in January 2014.
Interview DetailsHR Interview, Alumni Interview, 2 back to back phone case interviews, Final round
Interview Questions- why accenture over a straight strategy firm? Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied online – interviewed at Accenture in January 2014.
Interview DetailsInitial Phone Interview with Recruiter to go over Resume/Skills. 2nd Interview via phone with CFM Manager. Final Interview in office with 2 CFMs, 2 Managers, then Director of Office/Program.
Interview Questions- Problem on white board regarding percentage of completions of projects based month to month Answer Question
Negotiation Detailsno negotiation.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 2+ weeks – interviewed at Accenture.
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Interview Questions- Normal Answer Question
Negotiation DetailsThey made and offer I acceptedAccepted OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks – interviewed at Accenture in October 2013.
Interview DetailsThere was three interviews. They were all behavioral interviews. Only one of the interviews was in their office. They pushed that they had a good work/life balance, however, interviewers didn't seem to share those same opinions. Most of the people that I met were fairly relaxed, and some seemed more interested in me than others.
Interview Questions- It was fairly casual overall. I didn't find that there was one very tough or unexpected question. I think I was caught of guard by some the people's attitudes while interviewing. They wanted to have an interesting discussion instead of a question/answer type interview. Answer Question
Declined OfferNeutral ExperienceEasy Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 3+ months – interviewed at Accenture in October 2013.
Interview DetailsI applied online as a new graduate (entry-level). Received an email of their interest in 2 weeks. The 1st phone interview was a review of my resume and school activities. The conversation was very relaxed. The 2nd phone interview was a behavioral interview. The interviewer asked me for scenarios of when I was confronted with a difficult situation and how I handled them. The interviewer also asked questions about my school activities. Both the 1st and 2nd interview lasted for about an hour. The 3rd interview was a 1 on 1. I was interviewed by 1 senior manager and 1 peer. Both consisted of a brief overview of my resume, school activities, and how I handled issues within group projects. Included was a presentation about the company, round table open discussion, and lunch. This interview lasted for about 4 hours.
Interview Questions- What was your biggest accomplishment? View Answer
Negotiation DetailsThere was no negotiation, but the recruiter did inform me the salary offered was based on my degree, grades, and GPA.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
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Want to bring something new to your Thanksgiving table this year? Here are 3 different contemporary tablescaping ideas & color palettes – each inspired by a stylish linen or dinnerware pattern – to help get your creative juices flowing!
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The Inspiration: Foglia Print Napkins and Tablecloth from Crate and Barrel ($4.50 – $43.95)
Color palette: mustard yellow, burnt orange, chocolate, and shades of white
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• Pinch Vases – This tall vase duo would look great filled with natural birch branches or twigs and is perfect for a removeable table centerpiece or buffet table accent. ($9.95 – $24.95 at cb2)
• Orange Zombie Tumblers ($3.95 each)
• 2-Piece Palette Bowl Set – These glossy, oversize bowls are perfect for both centerpiece displays and serving! ($56/set of 2)
• Modern White Dinnerware: Square Rim Plates and Bowls ($3.95 – 12.95)
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The Inspiration: Nature Tablecloth & Napkins by Simrin ($36 – $60 at Feel More Human)
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• Botanical accents like Artichoke, Flocked Pine Cones, and Pine Scatter
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Season Dinnerware by notNeutral ($240 for a 20-piece dinner set at Velocity Art & Design)
Color palette: lime green, chocolate brown, pure white
Coordinating Accents:
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Fall 2014Back row (L-R): Jill Murray (Santa Clara University), Elizabeth Orem (University of Notre Dame), Matthew Smith (College of the Holy Cross), Joseph Bartoletti (Marquette University), Alec Kwo (Santa Clara University), Nicholas Endo (Fordham University). Second row (L-R):Stephanie Maniglia (Loyola University Maryland), Jessica Dworak (Saint Louis University), Theresa Martin (Saint Louis University), Caroline Belden (Saint Louis University), Emily Haas (Saint Louis University), Elizabeth Hughes (Saint Louis University), Andrea García (Santa Clara University), Mikael Stovarsky (Santa Clara University). Front row (L-R): Sydney Groll (Loyola University Maryland), Hannah Olsen (Saint Louis University), Hannah Morin (Marquette University), Alyssa Crooke (Santa Clara University), Melissa Lundberg (University of San Francisco), Jazmin Maya (University of San Francisco), Gianna Carleo (Regis University). Current Student BiosJoe BartolettiMarquette University My name is Joe Bartoletti and I am studying Biomedical Sciences and Spanish for the Health Professions at Marquette University. I love being active outdoors in a variety of ways from biking, running, slacklining, and exploring new trails. While studying abroad, I hope to learn through immersion into new communities. I feel as if the best lessons learned in life come from people and experiences. I look forward to walking alongside and learning from those around me. Learning amidst the realities of others will be one of the most important aspects of this shared experience. Emily HaasSt. Louis University Hello! My name is Emily Haas and I am a Junior at Saint Louis University studying Psychology, Spanish, and International Studies with a minor in Urban Poverty Studies. I like sunsets and long walks on the beach…just kidding. I actually do like those things but less for the romantic aspect of a dating website and more because I see God in nature ☺ Other than climbing the volcanoes and riding waves in the ocean here in El Salvador I love getting to know the people- both the people I live with in the casas and the people of this country. I'm from the beautiful city of Milwaukee, WI (seriously I really love it there) and this semester I will be accompanying the people from Santa Maria de la Esperanza. Cheers to a semester of learning, living, and loving more fully than ever before! Nick EndoFordham University Hola! My name is Nick Endo. I am currently a junior studying International Political Economy, Theology, and Spanish at Fordham University. Fordham Inspires! Go Rams! I'm originally from Southampton, Pennsylvania, but since no one knows where that is, I usually say I'm from Philadelphia. My favorite pastimes include reading, making pasta, lying in hammocks, breaking it down on the dance floor, and finding God in all things. This semester, I am blessed to be accompanying the people of La Valencia, San Ramon. I am so very grateful for this opportunity to live, learn, and love here in El Salvador. Beth HughesSaint Louis University Hello! My name is Beth Hughes and I am a junior at Saint Louis University studying Physical Therapy. I am originally from the town of Fox River Grove, a small suburb of Chicago. I really love to be active in sports, hiking, biking or anything outside really. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to be here in El Salvador and am looking forward to live in the unique culture here and grow and be challenged in many ways. Besides hoping to meet a fellow red head, I am excited for my time here accompanying the medical clinic of FUNDESO and the community of San Bartolo. From a sign I saw at the UCA, "entramos para aprender, salimos para servir" ! Caroline BeldenSaint Louis University Hola! My name is Caroline Belden, and I am a junior at Saint Louis University studying Theology and African American Studies with minors in Spanish and Urban Poverty Studies. Some of my favorite things to do include writing, reading, going to concerts, and eating macaroni and cheese. During my time in El Salvador, I hope to learn more about the art of storytelling. Through my relationships with the other students in the Casas and the Salvadorans, I want to better understand what it means to love by sharing stories. I will be spending my semester in accompaniment with the Mariona community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from and share in their realities. So here's to many adventures to come! Elizabeth OremUniversity of Notre Dame Hello hello, I'm Elizabeth Orem and I'm a junior at the University of Notre Dame, studying Spanish and English with a minor in Latin American Studies. I am SO happy I decided to study abroad with the Casa program, because my Spanish is improving every day and I'm building such incredible relationships with my fellow students, with the wonderful Salvadorans, and with God. My praxis site is Las Nubes, and though we have to trek up a volcano to get there, every day is an amazing experience. Theresa MartinSaint Louis University Hello! My name is Theresa Martin and I'm a junior majoring in Theology and International Studies. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Casa program in El Salvador this semester! Originally, I am from San Francisco, but I'm currently studying at St. Louis University in Missouri. When I'm by the bay, I enjoy biking through the fog, journaling on the beach, and singing anytime anywhere. I aspire to write like Hafiz, to speak like Andrea Gibson, and to love like Mama T. I'm looking forward to accompanying my community in San Antonio Abad, and, as a sage once said, "Cool runnings!" Sydney GrollLoyola University Maryland Hola, my name is Sydney Groll! I am currently in my third year at Loyola University Maryland, studying Psychology and Spanish. Originally from Minnesota, I am happy to be in a warm climate far from snow this semester. I'm very blessed to be spending my time at La Valencia and can't wait to get to know more of my favorite people--KIDS! My passions include service, social justice, soccer, learning, and just being with those around me. I look forward to creating another home for myself in El Salvador and sharing the love every step of the way... Please feel free to follow me on this incredible journey by checking out my blog at www.muchoamor.weebly.com. Melissa LundbergUniversity of San Francisco Hi, Im Melissa Lundberg I am in my third year at the University of San Francisco studying sociology with a focus on Latin America. I love learning about different cultures, and the warm people and climate of El Salvador provide the perfect place for that! I decided to come to El Salvador with the CASA program to learn in a more focused community living setting. It has provided a whole new perspective on learning in the class room and learning on site, you are able to see what you are reading—how it affected people, and continues to affect people of El Salvador today. It is a great opportunity and a learning experience unlike any other! Jessica DworakSaint Louis University Hey there, I'm Jessica Dworak. I am a junior studying Physical Therapy at Saint Louis University with a minor in spanish. I'm from Rochester, Minnesota. I enjoy spending personal time with friends. I love everything outside; I find so much peace in nature. I can't wait to see how I am going to grow and be shaped during my time here in this loving casa community. My praxis site this semester is Zacamil, where I will be speeding time with my beautiful new Salvadoran family who have more than welcomed me into their lives. Andrea GarciaSanta Clara University Hi! My name is Andrea Garcia, and I am a sophomore at Santa Clara University majoring in English. This term, however, I am not in sunny California, where I was born and raised, but in the land of the pupusas… El Salvador! I am fully me in spaces of warmth and creativity, like a lively kitchen cooking and sharing a meal or a playground. I am excited to be here in El Salvador where I have found a space to share stories, hold others' stories, and be gentle with my own, as it unfolds amidst a community much greater than I ever imagined. Jill MurraySanta Clara University My name is Jill Murray. I am a junior at Santa Clara University. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish and Urban Education. I am from San Francisco, California. I love cooking and spending time with family and friends. While in El Salvador, I hope to form new relationships and continue finding myself. Through my classes and time at my Praxis site, Santa Maria de la Esperanza, I hope to learn more about the Salvadoran people. I am excited to see what the rest of my semester in El Salvador brings! Hannah OlsenSaint Louis University Hi! I'm Hannah Olsen, a junior at Saint Louis University and am studying Economics and International Studies. My hometown is Naperville, Illinois which is a little bit south of Chicago. Although I miss the seasons back at home, I am absolutely thrilled to spending my semester here with the wonderful people of El Salvador. Every day through this program I am learning something new, from anything as little as new words in Spanish to as big as the history of the people in the campos. This has already been an incredible journey and I am so excited to see where the next couple of months take me. Alyssa CrookeSanta Clara University My name is Alyssa Crooke. I am a junior at Santa Clara University. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish and Sociology. I'm from Portland, Oregon and I love hiking, biking, swimming and travelling! While here in El Salvador I hope to improve my Spanish speaking skills, build lifelong relationships and learn about the realities of everyday life in El Salvador from the incredible people in my praxis site in La Javia, Tepecoyo. Casa de la Solidaridad has already been an incredible experience and I know it will continue to be for the rest of my four months here! Alec KwoSanta Clara University Hello there, my name is Alec Kwo, and I guess I'm a junior now at Santa Clara University, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. I am a sociology and music double major, and I'm missing my instruments (piano and bass) greatly this semester. I love to do anything outside really whether it's soccer, backpacking, rock climbing, slacklining, etc. This semester I'm excited to take a holistic approach in learning about El Salvador through our classes and praxis site. I'm ready as I'll ever be to dive into this new experience. Gianna CarleoRegis University I'm honored and grateful to be in El Salvador with the people of this country and the sojourners I am meeting. My name is Gianna but I go by Rosa here in El Salvador. I'm from southern Colorado and go to school at Regis in Denver where I study Political Science, Religious Studies and Peace and Justice Studies. I love dancing, music, the earth, family, friends and the weirdest things that make life worth feeling. That's what I'm here to do: feel a shared life as real as I can with the friendship and love of the Salvadoran's and their guests. I eagerly continue to learn from this place and these people. Godspeed. Hannah MorinMarquette University Hi! My name is Hannah Morin and I am a Junior studying Social Welfare and Justice at Marquette University. I'm originally from Excelsior, Minnesota which is a suburb right outside of Minneapolis. I love spending time with my family and friends, dancing, listening to music, and experiencing different cultures! I am very grateful and excited for this opportunity to learn about other people's perspectives on life. This semester, I am very blessed to spend my time in the community of Zacamil with an incredible family and hope to create relationships that will last a lifetime! Matt SmithCollege of the Holy Cross Hi, my name is Matthew Smith and I am from College Park, Maryland. I am currently studying Political Science at the College of the Cross in Worcester, MA. I am one of six children with two sets of twins in my family. However, my twin and I are the best out of the two. I like to play basketball, golf and hang out with my friends in my free time. 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MIAMI: Innovation Award winners announced
Posted onTwelve marine products were honored today for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International at the 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami.
The Innovation Awards recognize products that best meet the following criteria: innovative distinction from other products being made; benefit to the marine industry and/or the consumer; practicality; cost-effectiveness; and availability to the consumer within 60 days of receiving the award.
"We had an outstanding group of entries this year and saw innovations that are sure to pave the way for boating industry advancement," said Zuzana Prochazka, Innovation Awards judge, technical editor of Latitudes and Attitudes and president of the BWI board of directors. "The judges were impressed with the depth of products submitted this year, needing to select multiple winners in two categories, and are looking forward to what the future of the industry has in store for boaters."
Here are the winners:
Cruisers (25 to 60 feet, including fishing craft)
Company: Chaparral 327
Product: SSX Bow Rider
PWC, Jet boats, Pontoon Boats
Company: BRP
Product: Sea-Doo GTI SE 130 Watercraft
Company: Beneteau
Product: Beneteau Sense Series
Docking and Fendering Equipment
Company: Imtra
Product: SidePower SEP Speed Control Thruster Series
Consumer Electronics and Software - dual winners and honorable mention
Company: Simrad
Product: BSM-2 Broadband Sounder
Company: B&G
Product: Zeus Sailing Navigation System
Honorable Mention
Company: Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
Product: Take Me Fishing Boat Ramp Mobile App
Consumer-Installed Non-Electronic Hardware
Company: Seldén
Product: Seldén Reversible Winch
Water Sports and Equipment
Company: Mastercraft
Product: Mastercraft Zero Flex Tower 5P
Outboard Engines
Company: Suzuki
Product: DF 40A/50A
Consumer Safety Equipment – dual winners with completely different approaches
Company: Navionics
Product: Navionics Mobile iPhone Marine & Lakes Mobile App with user overlay
Company: Lake Lite
Product: Lake Lite Solar Powered Illuminating Buoys
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"Legit" premieres Thursday night at 10:30 on FX.
CAVEAT: If the late comic Sam Kinison offended you, this is not your show.
FX arguably has the best comedies on the air: Louie, Wilfred, The League, Sunny in Philadelphia and Archer for animated adult humor.Newcomer "Legit" is the brainchild of stand up of Jim Jefferies, a comic I became familiar with in an episode of the deeply missed Paul Provenza "Green Room" series on Showtime.
Jefferies is unapologetically Australian, meaning he'll say anything with a straight face and a shrug. The kind of chatter that makes the Church Lady cry and the Parents Television Council call a special session just to plot his demise.
The show, at its core, is about dignity. It is dressed in the raunchy premise of liberating a 30-something virginal disabled man (Billy) from a coddled institutional cocoon and his death bed, so that he can experience what he wants before he checks out: To feel the inside of a vagina.
Even Billy's mother, who absolutely HATES Jim, our liberator and star of the show, understands that her son just wants to feel like a man and be with the guys for a male bonding adventure. Little does she know it involves the three men, her two sons and Jim, living it up with drink, women and some recreational drugs. I told you, this is not for the "Modern Family" crowd.
In the series, Jefferies plays an Aussie standup comedian trying to make it in Los Angeles -- not really rocking his career yet -- getting along with the help of pal Steve (Dan Bakkedahl), a cyberlaw library salesman. Our star Jim is all heart and potty of mouth, and he wants to do well for his "mum" who thinks he's a "drunken idiot" and wishes he just be "legit."
Jim's path to some sort of sense of purpose includes Steve's wheelchair-bound brother, Billy (DJ Qualls), who is suffering from advanced-stage muscular dystrophy. Billy loves Jim because the comic sees and treats him like any other bloke, not as a pitiful victim.
A plan is hatched from Billy's bed, can Jim take him away from the dire prognosis, the tubes and the bed pans for a chance to be with a woman? Billy's parents, Janice (Mindy Sterling) and Walter (Dennis Fitzpatrick), are disgusted of course, but their son convinces them to just let him go.
"Legit" is what HBO's "Girls" wishes it was. It's a wonderful snapshot of male friendship, career and relationship angst - highly sexual and jaw droppingly profane at times - yet absolutely laugh out loud AND touching to the point of tears in one scene.
The object of Jim's liberation mission - our Billy Nugent (Qualls) who suffers paralysis from the shoulders down yet has sensation and reaction in his private area - tries to have a real relationship with a girl in the world of online dating. The prep and follow through for this particular scene is side splitting, and pokes good fun at Australians - their accents and wordsmithing - in the process.
Billy's brother Steve (Bakkedahl) is his main caretaker. He (and Jim at one point) has to tend to Billy's private functions - and does so matter-of-factly and with love.
Dan Bakkedahl's performance as Steve, Billy's brother, is exceptional. He is perfectly paired with Jefferies and the three have a chemistry that just clicks from the opening scenes. Billy and Steve's suffering and worried mother Janice Nugent (Mindy Sterling) has never been better. She plays the role just right, hating Jefferies for disturbing the universe, but quietly understanding her son just wants to be seen as a man for once before he dies. It's a fine line she navigates and she does it perfectly.
I have read some reviews that say this is for the young guy/Howard Stern crowd, but I am over 45, female with two sons, and I could not stop watching this series, and made it through the three episodes (I would have watched it to the end) that I have for review. That is a rare event in this sea of mediocre TV batted at me from the recent winter press tour for TV critics. I rarely laugh out loud at TV comedies; this was one that had me crying from laughter and from a particularly moving moment.
"Legit" is rollicking, wrong and made with the best intentions. Like "Louie," this is a brilliant effort and one to support. I loved it.


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Our RunCore Pro V 2.5" SATA III did have some issues in CDM due to the asynchronous flash that performs much slower than synchronous flash when working with compressed data. CDM uses compressed data when delivering performance benchmark results.
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Whether it's the longest night of the year or the shortest—or any other night, for that matter—the EMS Solstice 20° sleeping bag will keep you nice and cozy when it starts to get chilly.Features/Benefits:
- Mummy-shaped to provide superior heat retention without extra bulk
- Omniloft polyester insulation doesn't shift or clump and provides consistent, cozy warmth
- Lightweight polyester ripstop shell fabric provides a durable exterior; soft polyester taffeta lining feels comfy against your skin
- Two-layer, offset quilted construction traps heat in overlapping layers for even warmth
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November 11, 2011 | 1st | 2nd | Final |
Valparaiso | 39 | 51 | 90 |
Georgia Southern | 34 | 47 | 81 |
Stats at a Glance | VALPO | GSU |
FG Percentage | .540 (27-50) | .491 (26-53) |
3P FG Percentage | .211 (4-19) | .545 (6-11) |
FT Percentage | .711 (32-45) | .719 (23-32) |
Offensive Rebounds | 16 | 11 |
Defensive Rebounds | 21 | 17 |
Total Rebounds | 37 | 28 |
Turnovers | 20 | 20 |
Steals | 5 | 7 |
Bench Points | 18 | 31 |
Leaders | VALPO | GSU |
Points | BROEKHOFF
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Rebounds | BROEKHOFF
- 13 |
Assists | BOGAN
- 4 |
Steals | KENNEY
- 5 |
Blocks | BROEKHOFF
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Valparaiso gave head coach Bryce Drew his first win at the helm of the Crusaders, as Valpo led nearly start-to-finish Friday evening in a 90-81 victory over Georgia Southern in Statesboro, Ga.
Playing with just eight scholarship players and nine total players on the trip, Valpo found a way to win thanks in large part to highly accurate shooting inside the arc, as the Crusaders connected on 23-of-31 (.742) of their attempts from 2-point range. Valpo also took advantage of 45 total trips to the foul line, connecting on 32 free throws. The Crusaders posted 90 points despite dealing with foul trouble for a good bit of the night, as out of Valpo's nine players, two ended up fouling out and three others finished with four fouls apiece.
"I'm just really proud of our guys tonight," said Drew. "We were nine strong tonight, as only nine guys made the trip. Those guys found a way to log a lot of minutes and save their best for the last five minutes of the game. So as a coaching staff, we're just extremely proud of the heart that they showed and the togetherness that they showed in the game's final stretch."
Georgia Southern notched the game's first basket, but the Crusaders scored the next eight points to take the lead for good. Valpo was able to extend the lead to double figures at 18-8 just 7:11 into the ballgame, and despite Georgia Southern crawling back within six, the Crusaders earned their largest first-half lead of 14 points with 3:44 to go in the stanza. The Eagles scored 11 straight points late in the half, however, and only a pair of free throws by Richie Edwards (Lakeland, Fla./Lakeland [Hillsborough C.C.]) gave Valpo a 39-34 lead into the locker room for halftime.
A nine-point run early in the second half helped Valpo push the advantage back up to 13 points, but Georgia Southern kept cutting into the edge and crawled within five points at 60-55 with 10:24 to play. Again the Crusaders had the answer, pushing the lead back into double figures just two minutes later and going up by 15 points on a 3-pointer by Will Bogan (Boise, Idaho/Vallivue [Ole Miss]) with 4:57 to play. Valpo used the free throw line to hold off the Eagles, as Georgia Southern (0-1) got no closer than eight points the rest of the way.
Of the eight Crusaders that played on Friday, five scored in double figures, led by a double-double effort from Ryan Broekhoff (Frankston, Victoria, Australia/Australian Institute of Sport). The junior tallied a game-best 22 points, including a 13-of-16 effort from the foul line, and also tied for game-high honors with 13 rebounds, eight of which came on the offensive end. Bogan set a new personal Division I high with 19 points in his second game in a Valpo uniform and also handed out four assists.
Matt Kenney (Mooresville, Ind./Mooresville) hit all four of his attempts from the floor en route to 12 points Friday, while Edwards came off the bench to add 12 points and nine rebounds as well. Kevin Van Wijk (Hoofddorp, Netherlands/Katholieke Scholengemeenschap Hoofddorp) rounded out the quintet of Crusaders in double figures with 10 points to go with seven rebounds, as Valpo owned a 37-28 advantage over Georgia Southern on the glass.
Eric Ferguson led Georgia Southern with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while Ben Drayton III scored 19 points. The Eagles held the advantage over Valpo in bench points by a 31-18 count, but the Crusaders earned 25 second-chance points to just 11 for GSU.
"Georgia Southern is a much improved team from the last time we played them," said Drew. "They're definitely a program that's on the rise, so this is a quality road win for us tonight. Now we're excited to get back to the ARC and get to play our next four games at home."
Valparaiso (1-1) opens the 2011-2012 home campaign this Monday, Nov. 14 as the Crusaders host Holy Cross [Ind.] College at 7:05 p.m. All the action can be seen live on the Horizon League Network and heard live on the Valpo Sports Radio Network. Links for the live video and audio, as well as live stats, will be available at www.valpoathletics.com.


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[1449] High Proportion of Hodgkin-Like Large B-Cell Proliferations Associated with Background Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma — A Diagnostic Pitfall
LHC Tan, AKW Lee, LL Chiu, ESC Koay. Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore; National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore; National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Background: The latest WHO lymphoma classification recognizes an entity dubbed "B-cell lymphoma, unclassifiable with features intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL)". In our Singaporean practice, we have encountered other forms of large B-cell (LBC) proliferation that do not fit these entities, arising in background peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL).
Design: 45 of such cases were reviewed immunohistologically and by PCR for clonality of T-cell receptor (TCR) and immunoglobulin heavy chain (IGH) gene rearrangements. All established variants of HL and LBCL, including T-cell/histiocyte-rich and lymphomatoid granulomatosis, were excluded according to WHO criteria.
Results: The mean patient age was 59 (range 27-88) years, with a male:female ratio of 1.8; 77.8% were Chinese. 82.2% had nodal presentation, none mediastinal. 46.7% were initially wrongly diagnosed; 9 (20%) were labelled "non-neoplastic", (7 "atypical lymphoid hyperplasia", 1 "dermatopathic lymphadenopathy" and 1 "plasma cell-variant Castleman's disease"). 42 cases (93.3%) had background immunomorphological features interpretable as PTCL, with monoclonal TCR gene rearrangements in 23/35 (65.7%). 20 cases (47.6% of PTCL) were angioimmunoblastic (AITL), 3 of which showed synchronous TCR and IGH clonality, the latter transient in 1 case (also the one of 4 with hyperplastic GC). A case each of AITL recurred as either DLBCL or CHL, neither with initially demonstrable IGH clonality. 3 cases amounted to composite unspecified PTCL-CHL, 2 of which, together with an additional 3 cases, were originally misinterpreted as some form of HL, including a case called CHL involving marrow with a discordant nodal diagnosis of LBCL. 2 other marrow cases showed either spontaneous disappearance of LBC or phenotypic change from CD20+/CD30- to CD20-/CD30+, supporting a primary diagnosis of PTCL despite lack of demonstrable TCR clonality. Another AITL with TCR monoclonality but IGH polyclonality disclosed transient plasmacellular lambda light chain restriction in marrow, mimicking marginal zone lymphoma with extreme plasmacytic differentiation.
Conclusions: Whenever LBC proliferations atypical of DLBCL or HL are encountered, it would be prudent to exclude background PTCL by immunomolecular scrutiny.
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By INVESTMENTU - 5 years ago
About AAPL
This 33-year-old company dominates the consumer market spaces it competes in… has no debt… and is sitting on a cash pile of over $25 billion. In the face of the current recession it continues to do well - unlike many of its competitors.
Back in 1982, you could have purchased 100 shares of this company's stock for $160. Those same 100 shares would be worth roughly $92,000 dollars at today's split-adjusted share prices.
That's a 57,400% return, something most people won't ever see in a lifetime of investing.
Fortunately for us, this company's prospects are only looking brighter. In fact, it has plenty of space to grow and do it all over again. And it won't matter whether you've been there from the beginning or jumping into the bandwagon today - the ride looks to be profitable nonetheless.
Let me show you a few reasons why this stock belongs in everyone's portfolio…
Ignoring Competitors and Analysts
Today, its bewildered competitors plod along, introducing ho-hum, cheap, "me-too" products in a vain attempt to undercut its expensive prices and its ever-increasing market share.
Most of these attempts are pitifully ineffective. Regardless, this company just ignores them. Always executing from a tower of strength, it defines and controls the markets it operates in, rewriting the rules for the other players.
In addition, it creates new markets where none existed before… paradigm-shifting consumers' lives and thought processes.
The company's uniquely distinctive advertising and its incredibly thoughtful, aesthetic product designs give it a unique position in the consumer electronics industry. One that it's not likely to give up anytime soon, if ever.
Numerous analysts have predicted the company's demise over the years, saying its products are too expensive and won't sell well in recessionary environments, that it's a "one man show."
The company's response? It ignores the analysts, too. Because they just don't get it.
You see, it has something that most analysts don't possess and never seem to be able to put a proper value on:
>> In addition, it creates new markets where none existed before… paradigm-shifting consumers' lives and thought processes.
I can say with confidence that this justifies 6x sales; 8x book; 44x earnings. AAPL clearly has 100% upside potential.
I just need some help to see why:
BNI sales are worth 65% less than AAPL sales.
HPQ assets are worth 50% less than AAPL assets.
JNJ earnings are worth 50% less than AAPL earnings.
These companies also dominate their businesses. It is not hard to imagine they have a fair chance of doing so in 2015 as well. They may even be able to shift paradigms by then.
I wouldn't be surprised if you find some fool willing to pay $ 200 within a year. That is why I don't short.
A business with excellent products that everyone knows and is willing to pay a premium share price for. Where is the margin of safety?
"Whenever the company sells an iPhone, it only books about 10% of the money it receives as revenue, and defers the rest.
It then books this annually over a period of 10 years."
I'm pretty sure this is not accurate.
And when Apple grows 57,400% from its current $120 share price, what percentage of the US's GDP will it occupy? 99%? How many other companies will continue to trade on stock exchanges at that time?


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Sunrise February 7, 1968 — Sunset June 22, 2011. Our princess left us far too soon. Heaven received an angel on June 22, 2011. A woman that made the heart of every person she met smile. A woman that on your worst day could tell you everything is going to be okay, and you left her arms knowing that it would be. On days when all you face could do is frown, she would always leave you with an ear-to-ear smile and belly that hurt from so much laughter. Her acceptance of others, whether children or adults, earned her the title "Momma Joe." So many hearts broke on that beautiful morning, when our momma was called home.
Leah was born on February 7, 1968 to her parents Francis B. and Georgette L. (Selwyn) Boyer in Wagner, S.D, at the same hospital her mother was born. Leah attended school at Little Flower Holy Rosary, Central Catholic H.S, and graduated from St. Labre H.S in 1986.
Soon after graduating she started her career at oil refineries as a process operator; her last position was at Cenex Harvest State, where she had served as a process operator for over 10 years.
Leah was an incredible mother. She welcomed her first baby, Brooknee Francis, on July 31, 1986. On May 12, 1988, she gave birth to her second daughter, Brittnee Anne. Her first son, Cleveland Benjamin, joined his sisters on September 12, 1989. Her youngest boy, Peter Joseph, joined the family January 17, 1991. Georgia Kennidee, Leah's youngest child, completed her family on March 23, 1995. Her kids' happiness and love meant the world to Leah and she always meant the world to her children; they all grew up knowing their mother as their hero, the strongest woman in the world, and she always will be.
Leah was also a blessed grandma with five beautiful Grandbabies that she loved, and they always brought a smile to her heart. Her first grandbaby, Maleiah Sidney, her first grandson, Kingston Francis "Bubbz" her partner in crime, Kash Koleman, Delainee Jane and Adrian Wayne. Her kids and grandkids meant everything to Leah, they were always #1 in her book.
Leah accomplished many achievements in her short time on this earth. She performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 1996. Showing the world her talent performing a song written by her titled "Dance Around the Moon." She was also a dirt-track racer, known on the track as "The Princess Warrior." Leah was also a singer/songwriter that frequently played at the Yellowstone County Fair and fiesta. She sang the national anthem at several sporting events, the most memorable was the Indian National Finals Rodeo in 2001. "Wish I could see the angels' faces when they hear your sweet voice sing," the voice of an angel that many of us were blessed to hear, now you're singing with the angels, Momma.
Leah is survived by her children and grandchildren, her parents, her older brother Craig (Deanna) Boyer, his children Craig Ron and Chelsy Patrice Zelda, her younger brother Kenneth Melvin Wayne Boyer and his children, Angelica Cedra Raylee, Vanessa Jean, Savannah Barbara, and Rieal Aloysius, her very close cousin "brother" Bruce James Grant her "sis" Suzi and her crazy nieces Brittany (Jazmyn Jenae) and Brueshana "Lil' Bobo." Also leaving behind numerous family and friends that loved and adored her, and will always be blessed to have known her.
You're with your Grandma Zelda now, Momma. We're always going to miss you, but know one day we will meet again. We love you forever, our guardian angel.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the Wagner, S.D. cemetery. Memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.


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Toni Braxton in hospital
Comment on this storyLos Angeles - Singer Toni Braxton has been admitted to hospital in Los Angeles.
The R&B performer says in a Tweet on Friday that she is being treated for "minor health issues" related to Lupus.
A spokesperson confirmed the star had been placed in hospital, but gave no other details. "But no worries!," Braxton wrote to fans. "I will be out any day now."
The 45-year-old singer of "Un-break My Heart" revealed two years ago that she has Lupus, a potentially deadly autoimmune disease that killed Braxton's uncle. She also suffers from a narrowing of the blood vessels in her heart.
Braxton said in a recent "20/20" interview that doctors told her the Lupus diagnosis meant her performing career would likely be diminished and the disease helped push her into a recent bankruptcy. - Sapa-AP
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Reviewed Spicy Beer-Steamed Shrimp with Kicked Up Cocktail Sauce
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"I have my own boil that I use, I needed a Cocktail sauce real quick we were out of store bought. I had everything but the Worcestershire to make this one but I had fish sauce and soy which I substituted. OMG WHAT A SAUCE FOR SHRIMP! Switch out the Worcestershire for a Tablespoon of fish sauce and one of Soy, it is great.I am sure this recipe for..."


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I think you have a fungus problem, made worse by the bed full of weeds keeping it all wet and excluding air circulation. It is probably Botrytis paeoniae. I would weed and remove all affected stems, then I would spray only those plants now affected with a Bordeaux mixture, once more in about 10 days. The spray will discolor what ever it touches so be careful where you spray. Next fall I would at clean up time be very careful to clean the area of all plant material and then repeat the Bordeaux treatment. There are several fungicides you could use but I find Bordeaux has better lasting qualities. Al |
- Posted by northerner_on Z5A ONCanada (My Page) on Thu, May 26, 11 at 2:48
Hi Al, thanks for your diagnosis and solution. I have never heard of Bordeaux, but I will be going out of town to a Feed & Seed outfit who will certainly have it. I will have to do a bit of investigation into its toxicity etc. The reason for the weeds is that we have been legislated as pesticide-free: they are not readily available so I'll see what I can do. However, I will get in there and at least clean the clumps up. Thanks again. Northerner. |
You make your own Bordeaux and it is not banned anywhere that I ever heard of. Google and you will get the recipe and directions for use. Other than its turning everything blue, I know of no complaints. It is a mix of only copper and lime, but is a little tricky to mix, and does not store well. I only mix what I need and then clean the sprayer really well. Al |
- Posted by northerner_on Z5A ONCanada (My Page) on Sat, May 28, 11 at 1:23
That's great information, Al. I have located a recipe online and will have some made by tomorrow. I may have to hold off on spraying for a few days because it will be pouring rain for the next two days (as it was today). What rotten spring weather we have been having!!! |
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Newspaper advertising will almost surely fall to the lowest level on record this year, as ads continue to migrate to the Web.
Meanwhile, reader revenue—subscriptions and newsstand sales—is the industry's rare bright spot, with circulation sales rising the last two years thanks to digital-subscription packages. Even before the paywall movement took hold three years ago, circulation revenue was fairly stable. Or at least it seemed that way:
But inflation has obscured the fact that the industry's real circulation revenue has also been tumbling and is lower today than it was nearly 60 years ago. And a clearer look at that gives us insights into advertising, as well.
Here's a chart based on Newspaper Association of America data that tracks reader revenue since 1956:
Somewhat surprisingly, real circulation revenue peaked 40 years ago in 1974, nearly returned to that level in 1987, and then began a 24-year decline that brought it to record lows. Even with the upturn in the last two years, it's still down a quarter over the last decade and well below where it was in 1956, when the population was a bit more than half today's size.
Which raises the question of what newspaper circulation per capita looks like. The overall circulation gains of the post-war era, which peaked in 1984, obscured a steep decline in the average person's newspaper purchases, which were caused largely by the rise of television and the resulting decline of afternoon papers. While the pace of decline was fastest from 2003 to 2009, per capita circulation in the US has been declining since recordkeeping began just after World War II:
That's a reminder that television was the newspaper's first mortal enemy. But while TV killed off most of the afternoon papers, that opened the way for newspapers' golden age, when monopoly profits funded newsrooms across the country at a size that will never be seen again.
Of course, more people than ever read newspapers now online than they ever did in print (although physical circulation figures don't account for the fact that multiple people read each copy). The problem is, they spend a fraction of the time they once did on print papers. Somebody who reads a print paper 30 minutes a day is worth vastly more than one who reads the paper's website 30 minutes a month, which is what the average unique visitor spends.
That's why newspapers are focusing on core readers—the 5 percent or so of their heaviest users. The core appeal of the meter model is capitalizing on heavy readers while collecting bits of ad revenue from the majority of unique visitors that have little or no loyalty to your site.
Ken Doctor has written about how reader revenue comprises a much bigger part of newspaper sales than it did a decade ago. And while paywall and all-access strategies have helped boost the reader-revenue ratio in the last couple of years, the trend is primarily due to the torrid pace of ad declines.
The rule of thumb in newspapers used to be that they got four dollars of ads for every dollar of circulation. Back in 2005, the ad-to-subscription ratio peaked at 4.6 to 1. Now it's 1.9-to-1, which, while a record low, is actually fairly close to where newspapers were until the late 1970s:
It's striking how much less dependent papers were on advertising before the 1980s than they were during and afterward. The rise of advertising was largely due to the decline of newspaper competition, which has fallen steadily since the late 1970s (the number of dailies is down about 22 percent in the last 35 years).
The last paper standing in a market could charge readers the same or less while corralling much of its former competitor's advertising. While that was fun for a while, it undermined the long-term health of the industry. Newspapers became structurally dependent on sky-high advertising rates, ones that a true market couldn't support.
In 1990, for instance, newspapers lost more than 6 percent of their ad lineage but also raised their ad rates by more than 6 percent. The New York Times, for instance, lost 38 percent of its advertising lineage from 1987 to 1992 but continued to raise rates.
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
Dahon Curve D3
I really like the looks of this little bike. First off, it's red. Second, it folds into a pretty tiny package. Not quite as tiny as a Brompton, but pretty tiny. And at $400, it costs a lot less than a Brompton.
It looks like it folds quite quickly (15 seconds) and would work well for multi-modal trips (bike + bus, bike + train, or bike + plane). The specs here:
look really good. I've always liked Sturmey Archer 3-speed hubs and Schwalbe Big Apple tires. And even though the pictures don't show it, the bike comes with fenders and a rear rack. And a final bit of niftiness is that the seatpost contains a built-in tire pump. Cool, eh?
Now, I've done a pretty good job of paring my bike stable down. In fact right now, my only bike is my 1987 green Gary Fisher. I don't need another bike now, do I? But maybe I'll stop by Folding Bikes West this week just to check out the shop. What could it hurt?
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It's a cool shop. It's great to see multiple folders side by side. (and of course, they also have the electric bikes there, if that happens to be your thing.)
- Edward said...
Dahon's can come with shop work needed, so you might expect to spend some additional money up front to get this bike up to everyday use. My recent experience with a Hon Solo found the wheels badly built -- the front had to be rebuilt completely -- and the no-spider crank's single chainring is already coming loose. Dahon it seems leaves final assembly to the shop and maybe more than other makes. Kent could you let us know what you find in this regard?
Ed Felker - 7:16 AM
- Byron said...
Seems like that seat post/pump would need a collar or hose clamp or some permanent indicator of the correct height so you could just drop it back in place without adjusting.
- Tai-po said...
I just got a Dahon folder for my mom...of course I played with it for a week before I gave it to her. It was a $340 Speed D7. They're fun little bikes and roll along surprisingly well.
In an odd twist of events, I actually got the Dahon for free. I ordered it from Performance Bike and had it shipped to the store for pickup. It arrived horrifically beat up, so the shop had another one sent out to me and had the first one sent back to the mail order center. Well, the didn't charge me for the second one, and then made the mistake of refunding me for the first one.
Being an honest person, I called them up and described what happened to a customer service agent. I told her she was welcomed to charge me for the bike. She told me not to worry about it and just to check my credit card statement the next month to see if they figure out what happened.
Heck...I've called them once on it and asked them to take my money. If they don't want to, I'm not feeling compelled to call them again about this! Somewhere along the lines, they also messed up the math for the reward points and I netted 10 bucks.
Tai - 10:44 AM
- Jim G said...
Uh-oh, Kent's got Newbikeitus again. It must be the time of year?
Did you see this on iBOB? - 12:15 PM
Bromptons may be expensive, but I am of the opinion that you generally get what you pay for. I have beaten the ever-loving snot out of mine (~5 years of commuting my ~210-lb self in all weathers in the Northeast with very little maintenance). It currently needs the BB serviced or replaced and a new chain, and I probably ought to disassemble and service the rear hub too, but after that I fully expect it to go right back to taking all the abuse I throw at it for many years to come.
we had a couple of dahons for a few years while bike/train/bike transporting in the bay area. they are small, light, handy, and fold easily. But they are cheap and flimsy, and they wear out-- and they're cheap and flimsy enough that it's not worth fixing them when you can buy a new one for $400.
If I were going to buy another folder it'd be a Brompton, no question. But I agree, the Dahons are so economically tempting! And pretty. - 10:55 AM
- Michael R said...
He's cleaned out the bike inventory. He's encountered a new to him bike. I smell bike fever.
Enjoy your new bike Kent! - 7:20 PM
- Char said...
I have the folding bike, Bike Friday. Out of the 4 bikes I own, it's my favorite. It's built exceptionally well, fits me like a glove, handles loaded touring, it has real low gears to go up just about any hill/mountain. I would highly recommend one to anyone looking at getting a folder.
- Daniel said...
I am considering a low price "Dahon" or the "Downtube" front suspension. I am leaning toward the Downtube because the model I am looking at comes with a Sturmey Archer 8 speed rear hub and a front suspension. Downtubes get good reviews on the Bikeforums.net. I do like the styling and the Big Apples of the Dahon Curve . The only drawback to a Dahon over the Downtube is that Dahon's tend to come with alot of proprietary parts. Downtube uses more standard bicycle parts.
- davesdahon said...
Thanks for this posting, helped me when I was selecting a new bike. Went to the shop to buy a Curve D3 but ended up getting a Vitesse D7HG. Thanks again!
I have a Curve D3. It is a cheap introductory bike and the components are flimsy and can't take everyday riding. The seat pump is annoying because the orange tube is not secured inside the post very well and comes apart. You get what you pay for. I would make the investment in a Brompton if you are goin to use it everyday.
Another thing. The old seat pumps are not marked for correct seat height, too high and you will break the frame. I found out the hard way.
Cheap bike, but expensive waste of time fixing it. - 3:04 PM


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Thought we'd share a letter Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli received recently from a satisfied customer. His name is Marty Rothchild from Florida. He hadn't purchased a vehicle built by an American automaker in 26 years and decided he would take a look at a Chrysler vehicle based on his sister's positive experience with her Sebring convertible. So Mr. Rothchild traded in his 9-year old Mazda for a Dodge Journey SXT.
Here are some excerpts
"Seems like you and your Company have taken a lot of flack recently about the tough conditions in the Auto Industry (sic). Most of it is not justified and mis-directed."
"I am extremely impressed with the car. Great style and seating flexibility (for a family hauler, much more exciting that (sic) a mini-van. I looked at the Volvo XC90, Honda Pilot, and a Toyota Highlander. the Dodge was the better value by far! It used to be that foreign cars had more features and better quality for less money. Not the case anymore. I think they are now over-priced and I do not think there is any difference in quality."
"I realize that many foreign autos are assembled here in America, providing jobs to Americans, but at the end of the day, the profit leaves the Country. I think the Public (myself included) and the Media have not given enough support to the Domestic Auto Industry. I am in favor orf the Government assisting Chrysler and GM. You will pay it back, won't you?? How is that a bailout? Sounds like a loan to me."
We're always pleased when one of our customers has a great experience and we certainly appreciate Mr. Rothchild taking the time to tells us about it...and for his support as Chrysler follows its path to long-term viability.


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As you know I am a major meat lover. However, every once in awhile I try to do a Meatless Monday for my husband and I. It's usually planned with the intention of being healthy but somehow there's always Lots of cheese involved! Here's a mix of different vegetarian dishes I've made recently. Enjoy!
First up something I've raved about before – Farro. Farro is an "ancient wheat" that is very similar to spelt or bulgar wheat. It's nutty, chewy in texture and very hearty. The great thing about it is that it soaks up liquid really well, so it goes well with a vinaigrette. Sadly it's not the easiest item to find. Your best bet may be an Italian delicatessen or health food store. Crazily enough, I bought my small bag in an Italian shop in New Orleans where they're famous for their Muffaletta sandwich. I brought it back to Arizona and then all the way to London with me! Using seasonal butternut squash, I made a Farro Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Goats Cheese in a Sherry Vinaigrette.
Next up was a simple started of Fried Halloumi with a Red Onion, Caper, Coriander Vinaigrette. Halloumi is this delicious, salty white cheese from Cyprus. It can be made from either cow's, goat's or sheep's milk and has a semi-hard, chewy texture. I find it's nice crumbled in a salad, hot off the grill as a kebab or coated in flour and pan fried. I did the latter and it was incredibly easy.
It comes in a block about 4 or 5 inches long, about 3 inches wide and 3 inches high. Slice into pieces as thin as you can get it (maybe half a cm). Since it comes with a bit of water in its package (much like mozzarella), just dip it in flour and it will coat easily. Then fry in a bit of oil in a pan. Serve with a simple white wine vinaigrette with finely chopped red onion or shallots, chopped capers and chopped coriander/cilantro. If you have some lime, add the juice from half. You don't need to add salt to this dressing as the capers and cheese will be salty. Enjoy!
Next up is a Vietnamese Carrot Salad. This dish isn't entirely vegetarian as it uses fish sauce, but this can be substituted for salt. But this salad isn't meant to be served as an appetizer/starter. It's more of a side dish. While it's not
entirely 'traditional', even the BBC has a similar version with cabbage. This is really a quick easy version of the actual traditional salad Goi Tom which has shrimp, daikon and cucumber. My mom makes this salad all the time. It's really refreshing and she does a great presentation. She'll mound the salad on a plate, slice the shrimp in half length wise and place them all over the salad 'dome'. It looks gorgeous. She'll also use green papaya at times. Check out this recipe for Goi Tom or this recipe for green papaya salad.
This quick and easy use of carrots is great with some grilled or pan roasted prawns/shrimp and some rice noodles. Or with some grilled Vietnamese style pork (lemongrass) and steamed rice.
Peel and then julienne or grate your carrots. Finely chop some red onion or shallots. Cut some mint in chiffonade (thinly slice) or chop some coriander if you don't have mint. Add some chopped chilli if you have it. Gently toast your peanuts in a pan if possible, otherwise just crush and toss in. Make enough dressing (nuoc mam cham) with this ratio (2 parts water, 1 part sugar, 1 part fish sauce, 1 part lemon or lime juice, 1 clove garlic, chilli pepper). Go easy when adding the sauce to the salad though. It's very strong! But just toss it all together and serve!
Last but not least is a quick and easy Beet and Apple Salad with Blue Cheese. I've done a similar salad before (click here for recipe) with avocado as well. But this one was even easier. In the UK, you can buy cooked whole beets in water in the salad section but in the States canned beets are just fine. Some people find this salad a bit too sweet but you can offset that by adding the blue cheese, lemon juice or some rocket/arugula leaves.
Slice the beets into matchsticks. Similarly slice the apples (skin on). Toast some walnuts and crush. Make a simple lemon dressing (lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper) with finely chopped shallots if you'd like. I like to toss the beets and apples in the dressing separately so that you can maintain the color contrast. Serve with a few knobs of blue cheese (I like Gorgonzola for this) and sprinkle the walnuts on top!