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We need you, Michael Vick. We'll deny it, and we'll say awful things about you, and call your mother bad names and such. But we need you. Fantasy football needs you. I need you.
You've often besmirched the name of one Michael Vick, as have I. This is a natural reaction when your quarterback — fantasy, reality, or otherwise (there's an otherwise?) — is giving the opposition the ball so often. Vick's mistakes this season prior to his injury and eventual benching in favor of Nick Foles are well documented, as he committed 14 turnovers through just nine starts, and nine of them came through interceptions.
Now Vick is surely aware that he's most likely spending his final weeks as a Philadelphia Eagle. He's a 10-year veteran, and he's been running the practice squad. His conduct has stayed professional as he's faded into the scenery while allowing Foles to have his time, and for Eagles management to tinker with the Foles experiment to see if the rookie is indeed the franchise's future quarterback. By extension that means Vick isn't the Eagles' future starting quarterback, and it seems inevitable that he'll be jettisoned before $3 million of his $15.5 million salary for 2013 becomes guaranteed on Feb. 6.
In an interview with Tim McManus of Phillymag.com, Vick said that he still sees himself as a starter. And starting quarterbacks want to, well, start.
From McManus:
"I'm not a backup. Just being honest, just being candid. I'm a full-fledged starter. That's what I've got in me, that's what I provide, that's what I offer. Whatever happens, wherever I end up, they're going to get 110 percent. You're going to get the same thing out of me that you got the last two, three years and that's 110 percent effort and a guy that's confident in his abilities to play and win.
"I want to start. Yeah, I'm a starter. I'll feel that way until I start to feel like I'm becoming a problem on the team."
Alright, Mike, that's good. Football players should want to play football. The next thing we need as we begin the post-mortem on the 2012 fantasy season in the coming weeks is some hold on a destination for the surely soon-to-be discarded Eagles. Because as much as you love to hate him and often hate to own him, Vick's tumble could quite easily provide great late-round value.
Say, I hear the Jets are about to have a vacancy at the quarterback position, and there's some mutual interest? Problem = solved.
We've listed the reasons why you shouldn't draft a quarterback in the early rounds multiple times, and surely we'll do it again next summer once the preparation for 2013 drafts begins in earnest. In short, the logic is simple: the gap in terms of fantasy production between an elite early-round quarterback like Tom Brady and Drew Brees, and a late-round QB like Carson Palmer (who wasn't drafted at all in many leagues) isn't nearly significant enough to justify the early reach at the position. You should constantly be searching for value, and drafting a quarterback early is increasingly becoming a serious misstep. Just ask Matthew Stafford owners, or for much of the year until recently, Cam Newton owners.
If he's starting somewhere next year (Jets? Bills???), Vick could easily be that bargain buy. Maybe not nearly to the extent of Palmer, but the public opinion on him has soured to the point that he's likely ready to fall. That happens when a quarterback turns the ball over with such frequency and can't be trusted, and he records four games with a passer rating of less than 80.0. And it's at this point when you remember that fantasy football cares little about the dealings of reality.
Despite his struggles, Vick was still productive as a fantasy quarterback this year. If we exclude his injury-shortened Week 10 outing against Dallas, he averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game. That's good, and not great, but also far from terrible. It includes two games when he eclipsed 20 points, salvaged production accomplished mostly with his legs, as he averaged 34 rushing yards per game.
That's the kind of production you can sit and wait for in the mid to late rounds, stock piling talent at other positions while knowing that there's an opportunity to get still significantly above replacement-level numbers from a quarterback who will likely linger on the draft board. It's great value, and late-round quarterbacking at its finest.
Maybe. Please find a home, Mike.
And now the links part of the links post…
- For further proof of Vick's imminent fall if he starts somewhere, he's predictably being placed on lists of the worst fantasy busts in 2012. [Rotoworld]
- Mark Sanchez probably isn't going anywhere. Money still talks, guys. [Bob Glauber on twitter]
- But Percy Harvin might be headed elsewhere. Repeated arguments with the head coach will have that effect. [ESPN 1500]
- More Terrelle Pryor? Oh, Raiders. [Contra Costa Times]
- Tony Sparano isn't willing to acknowledge his failings in life. [ESPN New York]


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I've always loved roses but I've never been in one place long enough to plant them. Well, my husband and I have settled in upcountry South Carolina and plan on staying indefinitely.
We have a back deck over a 2-car carport (see picture) in a semi-shaded spot. I'd love to put a potted climbing rose on each side and let it climb up and be trained around the railing of the deck. Any suggestions for this zone (7b/8a) and shade requirement, that can live in a big pot (pot size suggestions, too)? I'd love pale pink, pale yellow...I'm not a huge fan of red. Thank you so much! |
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- Posted by Karolina11 6a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 11:50
Do you have any idea how many hours of sun it gets? At least six hours will get you the best selection but there are some that will do okay in 4-5 hours daily. |
- Posted by bosewichte 7b/8a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 12:03
It gets direct sun from 10 a.m. - ish to later afternoon. But - when the trees have their summer foliage - it won't be so strong. To be safe, I ought to go with the 4 - 5 hours of sun selections! |
Is there any reason the roses can't go in the ground? I think you'd have much more vigorous growth that would enable the roses to climb to the height you envision. If they can survive in your zone,Cl. Lady Hillingdon, Reve d'Or and Crepuscule would be beautiful. Viking Queen is a beautiful pink rose that will stand up to more cold than the others mentioned. Even some of the hybrid musks like Lavender Lassie can be grown as wonderul climbers if you train the in that fashion. Ingrid |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 12:42
It is difficult to tell from the picture - is that dirt or pavement under all of those leaves? I agree that putting the roses in the ground would be the best long term solution - even if that is pavement, could you have some of it dug up and removed (perhaps way to the left and the right of those posts?), so that you could put roses in the ground? Jackie |
- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 13:09
You can use those two downspouts for some free irrigation too! |
- Posted by bosewichte 7b/8a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 13:12
It gets direct sun from 10 a.m. - ish to later afternoon. But - when the trees have their summer foliage - it won't be so strong. To be safe, I ought to go with the 4 - 5 hours of sun selections! |
- Posted by bosewichte 5 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 13:13
I *believe* it's concrete, but just to the side of each post is dirt. Maybe I could plant there and just vigorously train! :) Oh boy...my first roses! |
- Posted by Karolina11 6a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 17:02
Is there a variety that you enjoy? I have no semi-shade climbers but some that I have read good reviews on in semi-shade are David Austin's - Graham Thomas, Gertrude Jekyll, Benjamin Britten, and one that I have ordered for spring myself is Golden Celebration. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Semi-shade David Austin roses
- Posted by meredith_e 7B Piedmont NC (My Page) on Tue, Nov 20, 12 at 21:34
I still have to love New Dawn for a gorgeous climber that blooms in a lot of shade. She's incredibly thorny and not fragrant (to me) but she's just so beautiful! Renae is another favorite climber of mine that takes some shade. Her fragrance is gorgeous, and her semi-double blooms are very pretty, especially in person. I'd probably do big pots and in-ground if I were you. What I do is saw big, big holes out of the bottoms of big pots. Then I know the rose has both the soil in the pot and it can get it's most aggressive roots into the ground, too. This is in places where I'm concerned about not really having a large planting hole. Or just where a big ole pot looks good, too :) I do it by arbors, for instance. |
- Posted by bosewichte 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Nov 21, 12 at 8:22
Oh, I've ALWAYS loved New Dawn. I was just afraid that it might be too aggressive for this area...although, maybe the partial shade would keep it in check! |
- Posted by meredith_e 7B Piedmont NC (My Page) on Wed, Nov 21, 12 at 21:43
You might have to keep up with the pruners for her, yeah, but she does take well to that. I know she's thorny and mean, but thin her out once a year and she'll be so beautiful! Just tell her who's boss, that's all :D |
You might want to check out the David Austin site. He lists which of his climbers can tolerate partial shade. But check their height carefully--a number of his climbers should probably be classified as shorter climbers--may not be tall enough for you. However, David Austin also recommends the following climbers even though he did not produce them: I haven't grown any of those, but I'm under the impressions that they are much taller climbers. You might want to check them (and other roses you are interested in) at helpmefind.com (great resource, if you don't already know). Hope that helps. Kate |
Here is a link that might be useful: David Austin Roses
- Posted by bosewichte 7a/8b (My Page) on Sat, Nov 24, 12 at 9:24
Thank you so much for all of your help! I'm on vacation now and don't have time to check out the suggestions, but I promise I will next week. I'm excited to get started! |
Great potential in this spot. |
Roses, esp climbers, really do not like to be in pots. They need plenty of room for their roots to support the growth. New Dawn is very thorny and not a good rose for anyplace where there is likely to be a lot activity. Crepuscle and Madame Alfred are good choice and both will take some shade. Look into noisettes. You have one of the best rose nurseries nearby--Roses Unlimited, in Laurens. Go visit them, see the roses in person, take a photo to Bill & Pat and get their feedback. |
- Posted by bosewichte 7a/8b (My Page) on Sun, Nov 25, 12 at 7:10
Thanks! I don't think I'll try them in pots. I know there's ground within inches of the downspouts on the sides of the carport, although one side doesn't get quite as much sun. I'll just train them forward a bit. I checked Laurens...it's only an hour away...I will take that photo and get some advice. Thanks again! |
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Let me say this up front—I am a sinner. I wish I could tell you that I have overcome the "sins that so easily beset" me, but I have not. I did give up soft drinks a few years ago, and I don't swear like I did when I was a young Marine, but in the really tough things that normal people struggle with, I am still in the fight.
Do I covet? Yes, once in a while. I don't want another man's wife, but there are a number of pastors whose buildings I lust after. Have I ever murdered? Not really, but if thoughts could kill, there would have been a few times.
Used the Lord's name in vain? Did that. Dishonored parents? Did that, too. Have I loved God with all my mind, heart, soul and strength? Sadly, no. Am I walking in unforgiveness? Not to my knowledge, but there were years when I did.
I have been in the presence of truly godly and holy people. I have been in the presence of those who pretend to be. I am somewhere in between. If I took a polygraph to prove to someone that I was without sin, then it would only prove what I and those who know me well already know—I need mercy.
In my faith tradition, we do not use a polygraph to uncover hidden sin. What we do have is an ancient rite called "confession." In the confessional, with the assurance of absolute confidentiality, I am able to confront those dark areas in my life that I hide from others. In that place of safety, I am held accountable, and given the counsel and direction that enables me to rise from my fallen place.
When the people in my congregation, or other priests and deacons, come to me in the confessional, they are not coming to a man with a polygraph ready to record and reveal their sins for the entire world to see. They come to a man who is a fellow struggler, to a person whose nature is also fallen and to one who understands they are sinners. You see, it takes one to know one.
There in the hushed quietness of the moment, sometimes punctuated with tears and sobs, the two sinners seek a holy God and brokenly confess sins, receive help and rise from the wreckage of the moment to begin anew in this relationship with the One who is not counting our sins against us.
I cannot be the one to throw stones at the fallen pastor whose sins were so publicly made known. I cannot be the one to despise him or to judge him. I am too flawed, too fallible, too "human." I pray that God will give him and his family the thing that I, myself, need most—mercy. And I will ask that those who find me flawed beyond their liking and approval simply pray for me, a sinner.
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I fully agree with Pastor Epps' statement. If you've ever read anything by Doug Weiss, you know that most of his "solutions" for sin have to do with formulas and placing certain laws on yourself or other carnal methods of behavior modification. This is what happens when you mix psychology with Christianity.
Ken Parrish
Why not? We all know we have sinned and fallen short. The polygraph doesn't say you are trying to be something you're not. But the accountability will help. I use the partner service offered on xxxchurch.com. It helps, and I think twice before I log onto an inappropriate Web site. Whatever it takes!
Pastor Jack
I have worked for companies that require regular polygraphs. The person giving the polygraph can control much of the results, and several times the tests were wrong. I don't trust polygraphs. I trust the Holy Spirit.
Advocating polygraphs screams: "the church has lost its spiritual discernment, and we need to depend on man's wisdom to root out scandal." It's time to fast, pray and ask for the gift of discernment.
Dana Franck
Christians today often wave high standards with a condemning air while passing ourselves off to be something we are not—superior. We need to let the world around us know this: "We (the church) need God too. We ain't better, but we know Someone who is perfect."
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On one side of the street, Post Properties is spending millions of dollars to transform the old St. Luke's hospital site into hundreds of new condos and apartments. On the other side of 20th, just across the small Benedict Fountain Park, is one of the best collections of renovated brick Victorians in the city.
In between, wedged into a triangular piece of land on the east side of the park, is a sprawling low-income housing project called East Village.
Envisioned as press housing for the 1974 Winter Olympics, the complex was built even after Colorado voters shot down the proposed games. The heavily landscaped brick-and-stucco two-story townhomes, with 249 units, opened in 1977. They were heralded as a new wave of neighborhood-friendly low-income housing, replacing the idea of concrete high-rises.
But today East Village is more like a hellish circle in Dante's Inferno, with new horrors around every corner.
Neighbors have actively pushed the absentee owner, California-based Casden Properties Incorporated, to tear it down. Casden, a neighborhood group and the city are now discussing the company's proposal to level East Village and replace it with a 1,200-unit building that would mix anywhere from 50 to 250 low-income units with market-rate condominiums. The neighbors have made it clear that they've run out of patience with the status quo.
"East Village has been the source of significant crime in the neighborhood," says Ted Freedman of the Enterprise Hill Homeowners Association. "The complex has consistently been on the top-ten list for 911 calls in this district."
Freedman's group has been tracking crime in the project for the past several years. Its research shows that the police were called more than 1,100 times in 1997, and there were 479 arrests for everything from rape to dealing crack cocaine. Over the years, there have been numerous shootings, and one sniper even took aim at police officers responding to a crime.
Freedman has also criticized the design of the complex because there are so many dark areas and so much overgrown shrubbery in which crack dealers and other criminals can lurk.
In the early '90s, gang members routinely shot each other in the parking lot, and East Village became so dangerous that residents were afraid to go outside at night. A hard-nosed manager succeeded in ridding the complex of gangbangers, and open warfare is largely a thing of the past. But Freedman says East Village remains a blight on the neighborhood.
Several residents of East Village declined to be quoted for this story, although one said the tenants had heard the complex might be demolished. "We know this isn't the best place, but it's still affordable," says the man, who has lived there for three years. "I don't know where we'd go if it's torn down."
Two elderly women who live in a city-sponsored high-rise for seniors across the street from East Village say they're afraid of many of the residents. "They have drug addicts and prostitutes living there," says one, who asked not to be named. "They don't seem to screen people moving in."
"This neighborhood has many conveniences for seniors, but some of them are afraid to walk to the grocery store," says another resident.
The ownership history of East Village is unusual. The project was built by a private developer with tax credits from the federal government that required it to be maintained as low-income housing through the end of 1999. The Denver Housing Authority owns fifty separate units that are scattered through the complex, while Casden owns the other 199. The city's ownership gives Denver the final say in any new development at the site.
"They can't do anything without us," says Denver planning director Jennifer Moulton. "We're all in this together." Moulton sees the Five Points/Curtis Park area as a natural for new residential construction. "In 1950 there were 25,000 people living in that area. Today there are 8,000," she says. "There's room there for more people."
Denver attorney Steve Farber is representing Casden in its negotiations with the city, but he was unavailable for comment for this story.
Five Points has traditionaly been a mostly African-American neighborhood, while Curtis Park has a diverse mix of Hispanics, whites and other ethnic groups. Moulton says there has been some conflict between groups with different visions for the neighborhood, and she is aware that many longtime residents fear being forced out by rising housing prices.
"Our challenge is to minimize gentrification," she says. "As the place starts to improve, people will knock on people's doors and offer them three times as much as they paid for their homes. It's not an easy problem to solve. We'll look at every tool we can to manage that change."
Mixing low-income housing into a middle-class development is part of a new trend around the country. Cities such as New York, Baltimore, Chicago and others have admitted that it was a mistake to isolate poor people in the huge housing projects of the 1970s. They are now acting on the theory that poor people and their children will be more successful at work and in school if they have neighbors who act as role models.


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Fairy Frolic Day Camp: Studio 3 Performing Arts Center.
< lessFairy Frolic Day Camp(ages 3-6)
6/16-6/20 9am-12pm each day
Does your little one love to imagine, dance and play? Then it sounds like she is ready to enroll in Fairy Frolic School for Fairies! Little fairies-in-training will spend their day dancing and playing in our magical "forest", creating their own wings and wands, using their "magic" to grow their own beautiful flower to take home and much more! Each day is filled with fun and magic that you won't want to miss! At the end of the week, each new Fairy will receive her own official set of wings and wand to take home after presenting parents with our Fabulous Fairy Finale!
Studio 3 Performing Arts Center, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd. Ste G, Dexter. $145. 734-424-9705. email@example.com studio3pac.com [map]
Preschool Story Time: Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
< lessEvery Tues. & Sat. All preschoolers, accompanied by an adult, invited for stories. Followed by a science activity.
9-10 a.m. (Tues.) & 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Sat.), AAHOM, 220 E. Ann. $11 regular admission (members & kids under age 2, free). 995-5439. [map]
Super Stars Day Camp: Studio 3 Performing Arts Center.
< lessDay Camp: 6/16-6/20 9am-3pm each day
"Superstars" (ages 7 and up)
If your child dreams of the spotlight, then Superstar Day Camp is the perfect place for them to shine! Participants will spend the day learning about all aspects of the stage with various dance, music and theater instruction, including improv, costumes, special effects make-up and more! Classes lead up to our final theater performance on Friday! **Production will depend on number of kids enrolled.
Studio 3 Performing Arts Center, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd. Ste G, Dexter. $225. 734-424-9705. firstname.lastname@example.com studio3pac.com [map]
"Tuesday Ride to Chelsea and Beyond": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
< lessEvery Tues., Apr.-Nov. Moderate-paced ride, 36-40 miles, to Chelsea for breakfast.
10 a.m. (Apr. & Nov.) & 9 a.m. (May, June, Sept., & Oct.), 8 a.m. (July & Aug.), Bird Hills Park parking lot, 1900 Newport Rd. Free. 996-8440. [map]
Restorative/Better Backs Yoga (Ladies Only): Peachy Fitness.
< lessThis class is for all levels. We accommodate beginners & lifelong Yogis alike.
Peachy Fitness, 2385 S. Huron Parkway. $59/8 classes (drop-in rate: $10). 734-681-0477. firstname.lastname@example.com www.PeachyFitness.com [map]
Storytime: Nicola's Books.
< lessEvery Tues. & Sat. An experienced storyteller spins yarns for preschoolers (Tues.) and kids age 7 & under (Sat.). The Tues. storytime includes a craft activity.
10 a.m. (Tues.) & 11 a.m. (Sat.), Nicola's, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium: University of Michigan's Zell Lurie Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies.
< lessMGCS is a premier event where leading U.S. venture
capitalists and angel investors meet the 'Best of the Midwest' in emerging, high-growth start-ups. As one of the longest running programs of its kind, the decades-old symposium is expected to bring together more than 450 attendees including top investors from across the country, executives of early stage and emerging growth companies seeking $1-20 million in funding, and related stakeholders.
Marriot Resort in Ypsilanti, 1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti. $395. email@example.com http:
Story Time: Bookbound.
< lessEvery Tues. & Thurs. Linda Zimmer reads stories for kids age 6 & under.
6 p.m. (Tues.) & 10:30 a.m. (Thurs.), Bookbound, 1729 Plymouth, Courtyard Shops. Free. 369-4345. [map]
"Babytime": Chelsea District Library.
< lessEvery Tues. Staff present a program of songs, stories, and rhymes for kids under age 2 (accompanied by a caregiver). No siblings.
10:30-11:15 a.m., CDL KidSpot, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475-8732. [map]
Adults Tuesday: Jewish Community Center.
< lessEvery Tues. Activities begin at 11 a.m. with "Energy Exercise" ($4), a 60-minute exercise program led by Maria Farquhar, followed at 1 p.m. by mahjongg, quilting, and other games & activities. Homemade buffet luncheon ($3) available at noon. All invited.
11 a.m.-3 p.m., JCC, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr. (off Stone School Rd. south of Packard). Free (except as noted). 971-0990. [map]
Dance Team Prep Day Camp: Studio 3 Performing Arts Center.
< lessOne Week Day Camp: 6/16-6/20 12-3pm each day
Go Dexter! Dance and pom are the theme of the week! Your student will learn what it takes to be on a real dance team! Have fun learning new dance moves, pom and tumbling, as well as tips and tricks about how to give the best audition possible! At the end of the week, all participants will demonstrate their new moves with a short performance and will get to take home their own set of Dexter pom pons!
Studio 3 Performing Arts Center, 7200 Dan Hoey Rd. Ste G, Dexter. $145. 734-424-9705. firstname.lastname@example.com studio3pac.com [map]
"Read with Feeling: Hands-On Braille Demonstration": Ann Arbor District Library.
< lessA hands-on introduction to braille for kids in grades K-5.
1-2 p.m., AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301. [map]
"Terrific Tuesday": Chelsea District Library.
< lessFamily-oriented programs for all ages.
June 17 (1-2 p.m.): "Animals Made in Michigan." Hands-on introduction to live goats, chickens, doves, geese, and more, along with a chance to learn about Michigan farming, livestock, recycling, comporting, and organic farming.
July 8 (1:30-2:20 p.m.): "Baffling Bill's Magic Show." Popular local magician Bill Schulert and his sidekick Gus the Bunny present a family-oriented program of magic and comedy, with lost of audience participation.
Various times, CDL McKune Room, 221 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 475-8732. [map]
Cobblestone Farm Market.
< lessEvery Tues., May 20-Nov. 4. With a variety of children's activities and/or musical entertainment each week.
Sept. 23: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), a kids activity TBA (4:30-5 p.m.), West African drummer Melody Manding (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
Sept. 30: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), a kids activity TBA (4:30-5 p.m.), music by saxophonist Lucas Hopkins (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
Oct. 7: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), a kids activity TBA (4:30-5 p.m.), a puppet play by Nealia Fil (5-5:45 p.m.), guitarist Rollie Tussing (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
Oct. 14: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), a kids activity TBA (4:30-5 p.m.), music TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
Oct. 21: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), storytelling with Beverly Black (4:30-5 p.m.), performances by the Huron Valley Harmonizers barbershop chorus (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
Oct. 28: Kids craft activity (4-4:30 p.m.), a kids activity TBA (4:30-5 p.m.), guitarist Rollie Tussing (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.), and community education programs TBA (5-5:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.).
4-7 p.m., Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard. Free admission. 971-5870. [map]
"Citizen Koch": Michigan Theater.
< less(Carl Deal & Tia Lessin). Documentary about the billionaires who played a large role behind the scenes in the rise of the Tea Party movement.
Michigan Theater. Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
"Words and Pictures": Michigan Theater.
< less(Fred Schepisi, 2013). Rom-com about a flamboyant English teacher and a stoic art teacher whose rivalry at an upscale prep school culminates in a competition decided by the students. Clive Owen, Juliette Binoche.
Michigan Theater. Tickets (unless otherwise noted): $10 (children under 12, students with ID, seniors age 55 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8; MTF members, $7.50; films before 6 p.m., $7). 668-TIME, michtheater.org. [map]
2014 Cruise Nights: Chelsea Classic Cruisers.
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5-8 p.m., Wendy's parking lot, Brown Dr. at Commerce Park (west of M-52), Chelsea. Free. 649-1106.
"Top of the Park": Ann Arbor Summer Festival.
< lessEvery Tues.-Sun., June 13-July 6. A beloved summer tradition continues this year on Ingalls Mall and features live music, followed at 10 p.m. (Sun. & Tues.-Thurs.) by free movies and at 11 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) by dancing to DJs. Also, a KidZone activity tent and other activities TBA. Food concessions from area restaurants. Tonight: Dragon Wagon (8:30 p.m.), the highly regarded local experimental acoustic roots-music sextet. Opening acts are local singer-songwriter Samantha West (5 p.m.), American roots duo The Potter's Field (6 p.m.), and the Ypsilanti rock 'n' roll quintet Captain Ivory (7 p.m.). The musicians are followed at 10 p.m. by a screening of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, based on the 2nd of Suzanne Collins' popular series of dystopian novels about child gladiators.
5 p.m.-midnight, Ingalls Mall at Washington. Free, but donations accepted. 994-5999.
"Wine Tasting: Rose Colored Glasses": Vinology.
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Evening time TBA, Vinology, 110 S. Main. $40 (plus tax & tip). Reservations required. 222-9841. [map]
"Doug & Suds Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
< lessEvery Tues. Apr.-Oct. Fast/moderate-paced ride, 25-30 miles, to the west or north.
6 p.m., Aberdeen Bike & Fitness, 1101 S. Main, Chelsea. Free. 678-8297. [map]
"Focus on Women: Huron River Ride": Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society.
< lessEvery Tues. Slow/moderate-paced ride, 18-30 miles, to Dexter and back. Geared especially, but not exclusively, for women new to riding.
6 p.m. (Apr.-Sept.) & 5:30 p.m. (Oct.), meet at Barton Park on Huron River Dr. 276-0240.
"Ann Arbor East Group Run": Running Fit.
< lessEvery Tues. Runners of all abilities invited to join a weekly run, 3-8 miles, along varying routes. Snacks provided. Rain/snow or shine.
6:15 p.m., Running Fit, 3010 Washtenaw. Free. 548-6299. [map]
"Knit Happens": Ann Arbor Stitch 'n' Bitch.
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Yoga for Anxiety and Depression.
< lessDepressed or anxious moods cloud the joy of experiencing ourselves as perfect and whole. With or without a diagnosis heal with breath work, yoga postures and imagery to balance moods and awaken inner joy. Certified Teacher.
Sun Moon Yoga Studio, 404 W. Huron St. $15. firstname.lastname@example.com sun-moon-yoga.com [map]
English Country Dancing: Ann Arbor Community of Traditional Music and Dance.
< lessEvery Tues. Historical and traditional English dancing to live music. All dances taught. No partner or experience needed. Bring flat, nonslip shoes (running shoes OK). First-timers are asked to arrive at 7 p.m.
7-9:30 p.m., Chapel Hill Condominium clubhouse, 3350 Green Rd. (park on Burbank). $8 (students, $4; kids age 13 & under with a parent, free). 665-7704. [map]
Skazat! Poetry Series at Sweetwaters.
< lessReading by Gala Mukomolova, a U-M creative writing grad whose work has appeared in several journals. The program begins with open mike readings.
7-8:30 p.m., Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 123 W. Washington. Free. 994-6663. [map]
Voices in Harmony Sweet Adelines.
< lessEvery Tues. All women invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local 70-member a cappella barbershop harmony chorus.
7-9:30 p.m., UAW Local 898 Hall, 8975 Textile Rd. (west of Rawsonville Rd. off I-94), Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($26 monthly dues for those who join). singwithus.org 612-7580. [map]
Dec. 14 is the chorus Holiday party. Catered meal at union hall. Entertainment as well.
"Herbal Wisdom: Women's Cycles and the Transition to Menopause": People's Food Co-op.
< lessTalk by local holistic health practitioner Linda Diane Feldt.
7-8:30 p.m., Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, 114 S. Main. Free. Preregistration required at the co-op or at peoplesfood.coop
"Steps Out of Time: One Woman's Journey on the Camino": Nicola's Books.
< lessLocal writer Katharine Soper discusses her book that details her 500-mile walk on the legendary pilgrimage route across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela, with tales of serendipitous encounters, new friends made (and one tragically lost), stunning natural beauty, and unforgettable food. Signing.
7 p.m., Nicola's, 2513 Jackson, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600. [map]
"The Sardine Dinner": Zingerman's Roadhouse.
< lessZingerman's cofounder Ari Weinzweig and cookbook author Tamar Adler, author of The Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace, host a dinner showcasing this underestimated fish. Adler also presents "Cooking from the Tin" ($30), a demo of recipes using tinned seafood, on June 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Zingerman's Events on Fourth (415 N. Fifth Ave.).
7 p.m., Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson. $60. Space limited; reservations required. 663-FOOD. [map]
Huron Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
< lessEvery Tues. All male singers invited to join the weekly rehearsals of this local barbershop harmony chorus.
7:30 p.m., Stony Creek United Methodist Church, 8635 Stony Creek Rd., Ypsilanti. Free to visitors ($130 annual dues for those who join). Newcomers should call in advance: Greg Humbel at 445-1925. [map]
Relapse Prevention: Dawn Farm.
< less"Relapse Prevention" will be presented by Erik Anderson LLMSW; Dawn Farm Outpatient Therapist. Addiction has been identified as a illness that requires long-term management. Relapse is a process that begins before alcohol/other drug use is resumed and is usually preceded by a pattern of progressive warning signs. Understanding the relapse process assists recovering people to develop an effective plan to identify and prevent relapse. This program will discuss the dynamics of relapse, signs that may forewarn of relapse, how to develop a relapse prevention plan and strategies to handle high-risk situations. This program is part of the Dawn Farm Education Series, a FREE series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, and related issues. Anyone with a personal or professional interest is welcome.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Free. 734-485-8725. email@example.com http:
Temple Beth Emeth Spirituality Book Club.
< lessJune 17 & 19 (choose one). TBE cantor Annie Rose leads a discussion of Spirituality, Beauty, and Science, a compilation of transcripts from Krista Tippet's NPR show On Being.
7:30-9 p.m. (June 17) & noon-1 p.m. (June 19), TBE, 2309 Packard. Free. email@example.com, 665-4744. [map]
The Moth Storyslam: Michigan Radio.
< lessSee review. Monthly open mike storytelling competition sponsored by The Moth, the NYC-based nonprofit storytelling organization that also produces a weekly public radio show. Each month 10 storytellers are selected at random from among those who sign up to tell a 3-5 minute story on the monthly theme. The 3 judges are recruited from the audience. Monthly winners compete in a semiannual Grand Slam. Space limited, so it's smart to arrive early.
Jan 21: "Beginnings."
Feb. 18: "Happy."
Mar. 18: "Escape."
Apr. 15: "Song."
May 20: "Animals."
June 17: "Fathers."
July 15: "Altered."
Aug. 19: "Deception."
Sept. 16: "Do-Over."
Oct. 21: "Lost & Found."
Nov. 18: "Accident.".
Dec. 16: "Rewards."
Jan 20: TBA.
7:30-9 p.m. (doors open and sign-up begins at 6 p.m.), The Circus, 210 S. First. $8. 764-5118. [map]
"The Art of Interpretation": Huron Valley Sierra Club.
< lessTalk by Nancy McKay, an artist who's nationally recognized for her efforts to encourage others to use simple artistic tools to connect to nature. Refreshments.
7:30 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Free; metered parking. 665-0248. [map]
German Speakers Round Table.
< lessEvery Tues. All German speakers invited for conversation.
8-10 p.m., Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, 120 W. Washington. Free admission. 453-2394. [map]
"Smarty Pants Trivia Smackdown": Chelsea District Library.
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8-9:30 p.m., Chelsea Alehouse, 420 N. Main, suite 100. Free. 475-8732. [map]


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (July 8, 2008) - Independence Day weekend was a record-breaking event for Niagara Falls State Park. Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts set total revenue records on Friday and Saturday, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sold a record number of Discovery Passes over the weekend.
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By: BTBarry on April 6, 2009 - 10:37am - Add new comment
I really do try and maintain a sunny outlook. I try to believe that there is good in people, and they can be trusted. Then something like this happens:
'Fast' flick revs up 'Furious' 72.5M biz at box office
How does this happen? After all these movies, why do people suddenly go nuts over this one just because Vin Diesel has ventured into more ambitious films, resulting in flop after flop, and returned to the fold?
Folks, it's the same movie.
By: BTBarry on November 17, 2009 - 8:40am - Add new comment
Here is the list of the top 20 highest grossing films of the past decade. For 6,000 BarryBucks (redeemable at all Barry locations), can you find the one original movie in here that is not a sequel or an adaptation? Good luck!
By: BTBarry on February 8, 2010 - 11:26am - Add new comment
I recently canceled my DirectTV service, and now I have this giant satellite dish in my backyard.
I can't use it to pick up television (at least, not legally), and it's just sitting there on a pole uglying up my backyard.
Anyone know if I can donate this thing? Know someone who's signing up for DirectTV?
By: BTBarry on March 11, 2010 - 3:25pm - Add new comment
I would love to attend a Japanese college and take a course in advertising. I think the course syllabus reads like this:
I. Screaming - why you can never have enough of it in your ad.
II. Men in costumes with food for heads - if it's good enough for Power Rangers, it's good enough for you.
By: BTBarry on April 11, 2010 - 8:26am - Add new comment
Ready? It's time for cat massage!
Source: The evil geniuses at everythingisterrible.com
By: BTBarry on August 3, 2010 - 2:46pm - Add new comment
Poor, poor Denise... so sad.
By: BTBarry on September 4, 2010 - 4:56pm - Add new comment
So I've decided that we're going to stop picking a winner every week, since without a prize the competition aspect of this whole thing was silly.
Speaking of silly activities without competition, here's soccer.
By: BTBarry on September 19, 2010 - 3:59pm - Add new comment
So we've tweaked the rules of Cutline This! a little bit, rechristening it "Say What?!" Basically, fill in what these tigers are saying in light of their impending whipping.
It's pretty much six of one half dozen of the other to you bloggers, but what I'm hoping it does is get people involved clipping it out and mailing it in, mostly because I like propping up the postal service.
By: BTBarry on December 15, 2010 - 3:07pm - Add new comment
Ok, let me start out by saying I am pro-dog. Ok? I've had dogs my whole life and they've been some of my best friends. My house is currently occupied by a dog and several metric tonnes of his hair.
But this... this is just ridiculous. People are out there starving in the streets and people are paying good money, the same money that can be used to purchase important things like beer, and spending it on dog yoga.
By: BTBarry on January 1, 2011 - 5:00pm - Add new comment
This week's Say What?! should make us all feel a little bit smug for walking around on New Year's Day with shortsleeves. Hahahaha. Oh, The North, you're just awful.


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doc007 Posts: 6Dohc32v,
Please do not try to compare your car with my work of art based simply on 0-60 performance. Remember, a Subaru WRX may be able to beat a Ferrari 456A from 0-60, but how important is that in the grand scheme of automobile ownership?
Price is subjective based on how much cash you do or don't have. This car is a bargain compared to its real competitors.
And why don't you test an SC430 past 120mph. Mustangs can't even do 140 without heavy modification. Your opinion is unwelcome at best, although you are entitled to it, it is horribly ill-informed. Your argument is similar to a minivan owner complaining about the luggage space and price of a Diablo. I didn't buy my car simply to drag race, but for the quality, luxury, features, and exclusivity.
Please go back to the 'Stang/gold chain chat room with your sour grapes until you hit the lottery and can move up to a real automobile worthy enough to compare with mine. -
dohc32v Posts: 60>>>>And why don't you test an SC430 past 120mph. Mustangs can't even do 140 without heavy modification. Your opinion is unwelcome at best, although you are entitled to it, it is horribly ill-informed. <<<<
As to being ill informed, I'd suggest you check the top speed of a Mustang Cobra, you will find it slightly over 150, to be exact 152 Mph.
>>>>Please go back to the 'Stang/gold chain chat room with your sour grapes until you hit the lottery and can move up to a real automobile worthy enough to compare with mine. <<<<
To add to your state of being ill informed, I happen to be a senior citizen and a very conservative one at that. As to moving up to a real automobile, I'm seriously contemplating the purchase of a new 2003 Dodge Viper. And just for your edification sir, I have always payed cash for my automobiles.
Now I will say again, I believe the SC-430 is an ugly creation and grossly over priced. Thank you for allowing me to reiterate my opinion about your "real automobile". -
sp01 Posts: 81have never had occasion to agree with dohc32v.
Until now.
Overpriced, ugly and derivative. Lexus does know its coupe audience, though. They went after a group of affected poseurs with a need to compensate, and, according to the posts here and in other sc430 threads, both current and archived, they hit paydirt.
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sp01 Posts: 81a thousand pairs of RayBans.
If "polarizing" is what you're after.
If a real car with devastating looks and hefty performance is the quest, well, CLK430 Cabriolet, 911 Carerra, CLK 55AMG, Viper R/T10 and XK8 are all in the park, price-wise, with only the Viper being really questionable as to styling... -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,176Does anyone keep their old Automobile Magazines. I recall that Robert Cumberford did a styling and design critique of the SC430 that was supposed to be quite interesting...I very much liked his critique of the Aztek, as he put into very clear concepts and visual what was troubling about the Aztek.
I believe the SC430 critique was in the April 2001 issue. Would anyone care to look over the article and give us all the gist of it? Thanks!
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sp01 Posts: 81Lexus general manager: "The SC430 has a little bit of an Audi TT feel in back and a little retro look. What the TT did for Audi is elevate the brand, and we want to do the same thing with this car."
Bob: "Except that they can't. You do not lead by copying, and this beautifully made car is a poor copy of the TT - rounded at both ends, with a squashed top and pudgy surfacing. It's a far cry from Erwin Lui's SC300/400 design that made it an Automobile Magazine All-Star for many years. No matter; it's already a sales success. And the top goes down."
Basically points out the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese high end cars: impeccably constructed, but lagging in styling and design, unless some Italian comes on board to help out.
Nobody would argue that the car is not a good car, but at that price, it should be something folks actually like looking at everyday... -
bjrich Posts: 125I surely could stand looking at one in my driveway everyday!!!~!~!~I was standing by a nice lady when she took delivery of a new Silver/black s430 on Friday afternoon. This is a stunning car from every angle...I see no way to ridicule anything about it,, and your statements sound very unrealistic to me. As for the Japanese not being able to style a car that is really not an accurate statement.They intended car market after most mfg's had long been styling cars and I think many cars may take on styling cues from previous makes. Even if the president of Lexus says it has cues from the Audi, he says it only to avoid a disagrement original Honda.'s were well styled and pretty original they evolved in their own way, and the list could easily go on and on...Anyway, that lady's new car was absolutely stunning and reaked of quality. She said she had waited sinc January...she laughed out loud when I ask her if she would marry me. It was a nice experience. At that car agency, I road in a new Mercedes c320..It was not a really attractive car and the feel of the car on the street was not up to my expections of a $39.000 car...the write ups on this car have been excellent from many sources./ we then drove a I35 at $35,000 and didn't want to get out...It was terrific. I really cannot see that the Japanese have missed many boats in the past 25 year. My Crystal Blue Mica Miata, at any price, is certainly a beautiful car and it too has evolved from the 90. It may have some copy points on its styling over the past three years. and if it has any styling cues in the past three years they are from the knockout Jag, xk8.. (BMW just keeps copying itself_) I doubt if any manufacturer can restlyle a car in a year to copy one that was out before they put their car on the road.I wound not bet against Toyota Corp as to not beating any car manufacturer in any way they want to, any time. they want to, and make their own rules as to what is correct to gain sales and profits. Their new Lexus s430 is indeed a winner just the way Toyota. wanted it to be in their game plan./
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,176WEll, we'll see. The Miata had "classic" lines from the get-go. Nobody I ever met thought the RX-7 last generation was anything but beautiful. The Lexus SC300 is generally applauded as tasteful, although not a dropdead new design. However, the SC430 has met with some very adverse criticism from both public and professionals, and this is not a good start for anything that pretends to be a "classic".
I think the car will remain controversial and will not be imitated further. It is an interesting dead-end in styling, IMO. This is not to single out Lexus, as other cars recently introduced will also fall under a cloud of controversy (Prowler, Cougar, Audi TT, VW Bug, etc.)MODERATOR --Need help with anything? Click on my name!
doc007 Posts: 6I can't tell you what a dead end line of conversation this is, but let me throw in my facts versus your subjective opinions.
I've owned my SC430 since July, and every day that I drive it, which is almost every day of the week, I get dozens of positive verbal comments, and many more positive gestures. And at least one or two people request to admire it more closely, and afterwards conclude that the car is fantastic. Not nice, FANTASTIC. There is no way that you can justify "mixed" opinion based on your statistically insignifant number of negative reports.
Has there been one car designed in the last 20 years where similarities can't be drawn to some other vehicle? Possibly the Aztec...need I say more?
Your opinions have been duly noted, as they need be only ONCE.
Constant repetition of your negative comments regarding a car you will never own, and have no interest in owning, lead to the conclusion that you are merely envious. There's no good reason to dedicate this much time to this subject.
It's time for you to move on with your lives.
And Mr. Shiftright, as a host, I would expect you to refrain from such comments until you have actually spent more than a few minutes around and in the passenger seat of this car. If you had the opportunity, you would see how impressive this car truly is.
Rental companies charge more for this car than any other exotic short of the current Ferrari line and the CL500. Not because it's more expensive or just more exclusive, but for the demand.
For every negative experience you can quote, I can quote 5 times more positive reports.
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,176Yeah, but I'm just telling you what I'm looking at or what other media have said. I've never commented on the car's driving qualities or handling or braking or whatever.
Certainly, my opinion should be as valid as any random passer-by on the street who looks at your car. Not better, but surely just as valid. I've studied car styling almost all my life, and I know quite a bit about the history of styling. I've spent a couple of hours just looking at the SC430. I've even sketched it.
Examples might be drawn from architecture about which styles endure and which don't, or which styles draw attention but don't get copied.
Best thing to do is to look at the 2002/2003 cars and see what's happening out there.MODERATOR --Need help with anything? Click on my name!
doc007 Posts: 6I'm just pointing out that redundant negative subjectivity does no one any good.
I come here to see if anyone has any useful info regarding vehicles I'm interested in, which I think is the primary purpose of these townhalls.
The overwhelming amount of undue and repeated criticism may lead an unknowledgable yet interested person to believe that this car is an unworthy option.
This certainly is not the case, as the tangible and intangible qualities, characteristics, and content of this car make it a bargain.
And Mr Shiftright, I believe you did compare the handling to a BMW M3 when you had the pleasure of being a passenger in an SC430. This is a GT car, not a sports car, and your comments and comparisons have contributed to the negativity. I just don't feel the impartiality that I expect from a host.
As a result, any meaningful or experienced commentary by owners is a thing of the past, as they have largely been driven to other forums.
I hope I'm not violating any rules here, but I feel I must stand up for what may possibly be the best car for the money that exists today. -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,176I think any discussion in Town Hall can contain postives and negatives as long as the commentary is reasonably put forth and are not intended to insult or injure. Visitors here are allowed not to like this car, but they are not allowed to insult another individual. Hosts must follow those rules just like anyone else.
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dohc32v Posts: 60Check out page 22 (bottom of the page) of Automobile Magazine (December 2001 Issue) the photograph of the Toyota FXS, which is to be presented at the Tokyo Auto Show this year. ( A rebodied Lexus SC-430) I suspect the current SC-430 body style isn't long for this world, as IMO this is what the restyled SC-430 should have looked like at it's recent introduction. The FXS certainly has much more pleasing lines and body style IMO.
wishnhigh1 Posts: 363You say:
"There is no way that you can justify "mixed" opinion based on your statistically insignifant number of negative reports."
but later you also state:
"The overwhelming amount of undue and repeated criticism may lead an unknowledgable yet interested person to believe that this car is an unworthy option."
So the "overwhelming amount of undue and repeated criticism" does not count towards the mixed feelings? We dont count cause we havent told you in person. Tell you what, if I ever see you in person, I'll tell you I think your car is ugly. -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,176I don't think this car is "ugly" wishnhigh, and I don't personally believe that is the best way to go about a critique of a car. Every car has its plusses and minuses regarding styling. Very, very few cars, a mere handful, are "ALL right" or "ALL wrong". The reason I pointed to the Cumberford article was that it was a "considered" opinion on many levels. It was a thoughtful critique in other words. I didn't agree 100% with it either.
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doc007 Posts: 6The overwhelming negativity was a reference to this board. Its insignificance is weighted relative to the thousands of positive responses to just my car, other owner's reports, and the majority of magazine reviews.
Maybe you should read my post more than once before you respond.
And BTW, I don't think I'll be able to hear your critique of my car due to the noise from the metrobus you ride in.
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wishnhigh1 Posts: 363The whole point of my post is that people will rarely tell the owner of the car that the car is ugly. If you judge the looks of the car by the comments you get in person, then your judgement is going to be severely one sided.
I also am wondering why you are judging the looks based on others opinions. Every post from you seems to say something similar to, "this car is not ugly because lots of people tell me they like it". Why don't you like it for yourself, and not for the opinion of others?
I personally like SAABs. MANY people think they are ugly. I think they are great. I love the quirky yet simple styling. Its only an opinion and everybody has one, so why choose to get offended by it?
Don't read into this too much, I just wanna know. Are you from the Los Angeles area? -
doc007 Posts: 6The comments I was rebuking went beyond personal opinion. They went so far as to assume a general status based on insufficient data.
Who's personality is more damaged than someone who wishes to repeat their negative opinion of someone else's cherished goods just out of spite?
I believe I have made my point to any rational adult. I now ask that trollers move along, and I will try not to respond to any of them again, even if personally attacked. -
dohc32v Posts: 60Obviously anyone who has just parted with $ 60 Large for an automobile is going to be extremely sensitive about any adverse comments relative to his vehicle selection and investment. I can understand that, I guess I would have the same sensitivity. ( It would be a reflection upon my judgement, taste and investment wisdom.) Therefore I will bow to doc's personal freedom of deciding what looks good and punches his buttons. Hope you enjoy your ride, as much as you appear to relish and enjoy it doc. If someone dropped one in my driveway, I'm certain I would enjoy it also. Have a nice day sir.
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Name: | Narita Catholic Church |
Dedicated to: | Our Lady of Assumption |
Date of Establishment: | June 5, 1986 |
Pastor: | Keiji Francis X. SAKAKURA |
Number of Parishioners: |
467 (as of Dec.31,2012) |
Sunday Mass: |
Sun. 9:30 am (Japanese) 3rd Sun. 11:30(English) / 13:30(Spanish) |
Weekday Mass: | Monday through Saturday at 7:30am Friday 9:30am |
Volunteer Activity: | Coffee Charity wherein home made cake and cookies, tea and coffee are sold on 4th Sunday after 9:30 Mass and the fund raised is donated to several welfare institutions in Japan |
Address: | 2-2-1 Kōzunomori, Narita-shi, Chiba 286-0048 |
Telephone: | 0476-26-4926 |
Fax: | 0476-26-4922 |
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Facilities for the Handicapped: | Toilet |
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7 minutes walk from Kōzunomori Sta. on Keisei Line. Parking available for 30 cars inside and 20 outside the Church area.. |
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〔History〕 Narita Church started its steps as a branch of Sawara Church, the neighboring parish. In 1977. In 1982 the church has become sub-parish and in 1986 it HAS Become lawfully AN independent parish of Archdiocese of Tokyo. At the beginning the location was at Nakadai in Narita New Town using an ordinary house as her chapel. With an eye of the future the preparation of new construction of the Church has . begun from the early stage and in 1988 expansion of the church has been done. Since the house was too small for the increased number of the parishioners during the thirteen years from the establishment of the church. the Irish Columban Missionaries made the foundation of Narita Church and the parishioners also cooperated with them generously. In 1989 the church has welcomed Japanese diocesan priest as the chaplain and five years after the Church could purchase the land at Kōzunomori i. The new construction of the church started on May 1995. In November it has been completed and house moving was done. In December 1995 Archbishop Peter Shirayanagi and Auxiliary Bishop Paul Mori have concelebrated the Solemn Dedication Mass. Around the Narita city many Filipinos and people from Latin America live. At the Sunday Mass the crews of the airplanes and passengers have joined from various countries and the church becomes international atmosphere. The Narita Church given the new chapel at the growing new town of Kozunomori has started firmly its new steps as the light of Christ. At present the church is carried by about 400 Japanese parishioners and 250 foreigners. 〔Present Situations〕 ■ Church Activities
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I have a large bay window in our living room. The outside wood had rotted in a section of it and my husband fixed it. However, because of the leaking the window inside -between the 2 glasses has condensation and is foggy in appearance. There are 5 window panes and it has affected one of them. Is it possible to just replace the glass from this window instead of the entire window? The woodwork on the inside in still in good shape and I don't like the look of replacement bay windows, ie. panel on outside of house where it attaches. |
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More than likely yes, but there is alot more info needed. Brand of window if possible? Type of window? What the window is made of? the wood rotting has no bearing on your condensation problem, the seal on the insulated glass unit is shot, causing the moisture problem.Pictures may even help. |
- Posted by windowsonwashington (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 10 at 7:51
Most likely yes as millworkman stated. You best bet will be to contact a glazing contractor in your area unless you plan on doing this work yourself. |
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With Iron Man 2 releasing this Thursday, coupled with Captain America, Thor and Avengers in the making, Marvel also has plans for some of the lesser known superheroes. Big plans? Not really. But plans nonetheless. CHUD reports that after 'The Avengers' (possibly the biggest superhero film ever) is released, Marvel will bring out its lesser [...]
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Brooklyn Knights Press Release - www.bksoccer.com Monday, May 18, 2009 BROOKLYN, NY --- Forward Mathias Carrizo scored his first hat-trick of the season to propel the Brooklyn Knights to their first home victory of the season in a 5-1 victory over the New Hampshire Phantoms on Sunday evening at the Aviator Sports and Recreation complex.
The Knights got on the board quickly as Frank Alesci found his fellow LIU teammate Mohammed Mashriqi from 15 yards away to beat Phantoms goalie Phil Tuttle. Right before the half the Knights defenseman Sotirios Dimtrakopoulous launched a 30 yard headman pass to Carrizo for his first goal of the evening in the 42nd minute. The Phantoms got on the board three minutes into the second half as the Knights pulled down one of their forwards, as then Sean Coleman connected on a penalty shot past Knights goalie Chris Antonino. The Knights then went back on the attack as Carrizo added his second goal of the contest on an assist from Mashriqi off a rebound in the 49th minute. In the 57th minute captain Jeff Matteo took a free kick from 35 yards away and found defenseman Javier Gonzalez, who booted it past back-up Jay Mayo to add the lead at 4-1. Later in the 62nd minute Carrizo finished off his hat-trick after a pass from Alesci to knock in a 25 yard shot. "I'm pleased with the game and how we played as a team," Carrizo said. "I was feeling good, my teammate put me in the right position, scoring is always good, however winning is the key." "We played better today, the team is clicking and this is when we need quality wins," said Coach Giuseppe Balsamo The Knights will be on the road next as they take on the New Jersey Rangers on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 PM ET before coming home to take on Arch Rival Long Island on Tuesday, June 2nd.


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just replaced furnace couple of years ago before I bought home. last winter the heat and air ran together and I had to turn the air off at the main on the compressor to get heat. this summer the heat is off but the air conditioner wont shut off. we put a new system in last week and still it wont shut off either. temp is set at 74 degrees and gets down to 61 and wont shut off. |
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- Posted by airqual_guy (My Page) on Sun, Jul 20, 14 at 17:38
If you had a new system installed and it's not working right, forgive me, but the first step seems pretty obvious-call back the installer. |
- Posted by cindywhitall (My Page) on Wed, Jul 30, 14 at 23:27
installer for sure meanwhile maybe the thermostat is messed up or wired wrong. |
- Posted by bcarlson78248 (My Page) on Fri, Aug 1, 14 at 5:54
I have a gas boiler separate from my AC in the attic and there are two sets of wires running (one from each unit) to the Honeywell setback thermostat. Heat and AC run separately from each other and are controlled by the normal thermostat controls. It sounds like your installer has connected the two systems together at the thermostat. From what I recall, the heat only uses two wires, while the AC uses three. In most systems the heat uses red (power) and white (heat), and the cooling uses red (power), yellow (cool) and green (fan). At my thermostat the red wire for the AC (Rc) is on a different thermostat terminal than the red wire from the heat (Rh), but in your case they may have put them on the same terminal so that both systems power up at the same time. Any decent HVAC installer should not find this unusual or hard to figure out. Bruce |
Just had our gas pack serviced, was told by the new technician that the contacts on the heat pump have started to show signs of rust. He said that when they go, the heat pump which provides our ac will either run all the time or not at all. That might help. But call the installer. We have twice a year maintenance with the install company and it has been great. Usually the techs replace things they see are starting to wear before they go bad. |
- Posted by jonesella17 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 14, 14 at 4:44
It is better to see the system being installed. There might be problems on that. |
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The NHL standings don't update in real time for whatever reason (you know someone could write a javascript that does it), so I've provided my own updates:
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Chris Kunitz got the Pens ahead with a brilliant shorthanded goal, shot high on one of Lundqvist's vaunted plastic, broad shoulders, making him look like the mere child's toy that he is.
Then the Pens shit the bed on the whole game by allowing two goals in like 2 seconds.
And then 2 more goals, just for extra funsies.
Final score 5-2. Where are you going to hide the bodies?
Referees were slightly out of their minds today but that's okay. Lots of weird stuff getting called on both sides, and a lot of stuff being let go. Seemed like everyone was hungover.br>
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"One of the most gratifying things about the awards we won this year is that they reflect the new direction of the Digital Media program at BVU, a true focus on developing professional multimedia storytellers," says Jamii Claiborne, assistant professor of digital media and faculty advisor to The Tack Online. "The students often showcase that storytelling ability in our student organizations, publications and productions, and we faculty were thrilled to see their hard work and creativity recognized."
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Molly. The easiest way to discuss this on an editorial level is to not speak about it. It's a nickname for the pure form of MDMA, and as the active ingredient in Ecstasy has been prevalent in the dance music scene since I've been partying. And surely years before that. 15 years ago, ecstasy pills were undoubtedly cut with random uppers and downers, as no two pills provided the same experience. You were rolling the dice when taking one of these pills. A legitimate source for molly provides a cleaner high, and now it's not uncommon to see 'moon rocks' (slightly crushed portions of a crystallized rock of molly), or pure crystals that you need to crush up yourself. Of course there is the powder form.
And before you call me a prude, I've done my fair share of the drug (sorry mom). I have no problem with MDMA, or those that use it. I have a problem with the lack of education, the fake drugs being sold, the money made on the back of marketing this drug, and the venues and promoters that are slammed for unpreventable actions that happen in their venues. There is an article from the LA times where 14 young people are listed that died of some kind of complication due to drug use at raves. They also decided to also list the events these youth were at, as if it were the fault of the promoter or club. Insomniac doesn't sell drugs. They don't put the drugs in kids' mouths. And they certainly can't do a body cavity search on tens of thousands of kids or drug test kids on their way into their events. They have banned "gloving" at their events, as it relates to a drug culture that they want no affiliation with. The only thing that they could possibly do is test the drugs that kids are purchasing so people are aware of what they are taking. I'm not sure if there's any way to do so without looking like you're promoting drug use and raising a red flag.
And as Insomniac gets slammed for their events, nobody seems to be mentioning the full-blown promotion of molly in the EDM community that is creating profit with no ramifications. Donkong released the Molly Grit EP, which was picked up by Diplo's Mad Decent blog. Madonna released her MDNA album in 2012, and made a public call for the drug when performing at Ultra (we applaud Deadmau5′s subsequent slam of her actions… there's something wrong about a 50-year-old mother promoting drugs to kids). Cedric Gervais' "Molly" has seen four million plays on YouTube. All of the "Have You Seen Molly" t-shirts being sold on Amazon. You can find 'Keep Calm and Find Molly' hoodies, or "I Love Molly" t-shirts. Companies are seeing drug use as a market, and entrepreneurs are capitalizing off of the popularity of this drug.
We've been sitting here shaking our heads the whole time, but the move that infuriated me enough to write this article is a company in Chicago selling bottled water, and they actually have the balls to call themselves Mollywatr. They claim to be "uncut" spring water, and "the perfect compliment for your EDM experience." Their marketing tool seems to be twerk videos with their brand splayed across the middle (you can't fault anyone for attempting to market one unoriginal thought with another, I suppose) that utilize what we can only guess is unlicensed tracks that we imagine they didn't bother to get cleared. And I have no clue if they're the ones that coined the term "Molly Is Better Than Coke" (using the same logo that Coca-Cola does, to continue the lack of independent thought in marketing), but they are certainly selling t-shirts with this slogan on it. Who in the fuck thought this was a sensible idea?
To promote a company named after a drug is simply foolish, reckless, and downright thirsty. It's like promoting sex without using a condom, or driving without mentioning how to use a seatbelt. People do drugs. Drugs are a part of rave culture. These are undeniable facts. But calling your product "Mollywatr" is in poor taste. There's 1000 other ways that they could market your product to the rave culture, and somehow decided to choose the worst possible one. The one that proves that they know nothing about rave culture or its history. The one that shows a lack of consideration for these kids and adult influence on their decision making. The one that shows that people will do anything for a dollar. I'm quite sure they won't fold the company or rename their product over an article. But I urge them to show some consideration to the broad audience, and ask themselves what good is being done for our culture when they look at the name of their brand.


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