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Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival: 'Grand Finale with Llewellyn and Levin'
Date: July 3, 2012
by: June LeBell | Contributing Columnist
Perhaps it was conductor Grant Llewellyn's attention to style, detail and musicianship, or, it may have been the exceptional level of talent among the musicians. And it could have been the fact the ensemble was in its third week working together. Whatever the reason, the final orchestral concert by the super-talented students of this season's Sarasota Music Festival Saturday, June 23, at the Opera House was probably one of the finest we've heard.
The program opened with a pair of Debussy classics: the enchanted "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and the colorful "Première Rhapsodie," two pieces that many a major orchestra would be hard-pressed to play as well as this student ensemble. From the small, sweet sound of the opening flute in the "Prelude," Llewellyn paced this well-known work with slow precision, drawing a translucent, shimmer of tone from the ensemble.
Charles Neidich, the brilliant clarinetist, gave a color-filled performance of the rhapsody, weaving phrases with such fluidity, we weren't sure if he had lungs of iron, used circular breathing or simply stole breaths in ways that never disrupted the flow of the line.
Mendelssohn's G minor Piano Concerto is always fun to hear. Filled with buoyant melodies, hymn-like tunes and somewhat revolutionary writing combining the classicism of Mozart with the romanticism of Schumann and Brahms, it's always a joy. In the pianistic hands of Robert Levin, with Llewellyn graciously gathering the orchestra for support, this was a jolly, fantastical, bountiful performance. Yes, the opening was somewhat manic Mendelssohn, but Levin never took it faster than he could play it, and the result was spectacular, sometimes bouncing at break-neck speed but always appropriate, elevating and beautiful.
The second half of the evening went to Haydn's Symphony No. 104, the "London." For this occasion, Llewellyn chose to have the orchestra stand (except the cellos, of course), something that was not only done in Haydn's time but a practice found in many contemporary chamber ensembles from Australia to Prague. Haydn fills this work, his final symphony, with diverting, humorous twists, turns and sudden silences that are as important as the sounds. Llewellyn and crew took these dance-like melodies and grand pauses and made them vibrant, perfectly stylistic and marvelously musical.
There were also some memorable non-musical moments. We wish you'd seen the curtain call for Levin and Llewellyn after the Mendelssohn, when pianist and conductor, each trying to push the other downstage for a solo bow, wound up leading each other a merry chase around the stage. Hilarious in only the way a music festival of this rank can afford to be. And, how wonderful it was to have two towering clarinet icons such as Charles Neidich and Richard Stoltzman playing and teaching in the same festival!
This was one of the best yet. Wouldn't it be great to be able to come back 25 or 30 years from now to see who, among this season's students, is up there as the future's musical icons?
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Well I put the word out that I can always use extra produce and it is starting to show up on my doorstep lol. I plan on making baby food for the new one coming in November and freezing ice cube trays in one ounce portions. I will use the squash for that. Looking for other ideas, Rhiannon will eat it raw and so will Hayden. Peyton is my picky one. Lately I have been roasting 2 kinds of squash with a little olive oil and salt and pepper and then at the end of the cooking adding grated parmesan cheese. We also like fried and breaded zucchini but looking for other ideas.
Also your favorite use of cukes, I will use the little ones in pickling in a few weeks but looking for ideas. We eat them raw for snacks ( Rhiannon will have me peel the smallest ones and she eats them like a banana), overnight pickles with onions and also in sour cream sauce with dill and ranch added. Any recipes to help me use up some more cukes. We have a family reunion this weekend, and plan on taking a couple of kinds of cucumber dishes with me lol since we are supposed to get to 103 degrees with heat index up to 115. Thanks for any ideas, Stacie
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TZATZIKI (serves 6-8) 4 cucumbers 3 cloves garlic, peeled & minced 1 TBL olive oil Salt & pepper to taste 2 cups yogurt or yogurt & sour cream mixed Peel & seed the cucumbers & put through a fine grater (not a blender). Allow to drain in a colander until the juices have stopped running. SWEET & SOUR SQUASH (serves 8 ) Slice the zucchini & yellow squash paper-thin into a large shallow bowl. Add the celery, red onion & bell pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil & stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour the dressing over the vegetables while still hot. Cover & marinate at room temperature or chill overnight. Drain & serve.~~ ATJAR KETIMUN (serves 8) Sprinkle the cucumbers lightly with salt & let stand 20 minutes. Drain. Heat the vinegar, sugar & water & boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat & cool. |
Grilled zucchini is wonderful. Just salt, pepper and a little olive oil. Put on a hot grill for a few minutes. Terrific hot or at room temp. |
Also-- cucumber sandwiches would be great for the hot weather. Just cream cheese, a little garlic salt, some dill if you want, or parsley. Spread and enjoy-- you can even save some time and spread on regular sliced bread, trim the crust - cut in fourths, pop the cuke on top and you're done. |
This recipe was published in the Cappers Weekly in 1974. One of my patients brought it to me and it is the most awesome use of zucchini ever invented!! I gave the recipe to another patient and his wife's friend won a ribbon at the County Fair. You cannot convince people that it is zucchini! I have had a lot of requests for the recipe and would like to share it with everyone. What a great way to use it up! ZUCCHINI PIE 4 C. zucchini* 1 1/2 tsp cream of tarter dash of salt 2 TBS flour 1 TBS lemon juice dash of nutmeg 1 1/4 C. sugar 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp butter (approximately) 1 (9 in.) unbaked pie shell Topping: 1 stick margarine 1/2 C. sugar 1 C. flour *Peel zucchini. Cut lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Slice to resemble apple slices. ( I have also eaten this made with the grated zucchini. Either tastes wonderful, I just prefer the slices.) Cook Zucchini 10 min. in small amount of water. Drain. Mix cream of tarter, salt,flour,lemon juice, nutmeg sugar and cinnamon with zucchini. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Dot with butter. Make topping by mixing margarine, sugar and flour and crumbling over ingredients in pie shell. Bake at 375 F. for 45 min. |
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Tryall Golf & Beach Club
Designer: Ralph Plummer.
Yardage: 6,772.
Par: 71.
Year opened: 1960.
Toughest Hole: The 175-yard par-three fourth, a recently created hole that runs parallel to the sea and whose green is guarded by a river and two bunkers.
Caddies: Mandatory.
Carts: Optional.
Pro: Robert MacKenzie.
Telephone: 876-956-5681/5660.
Half Moon Golf Club
Designer: Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Yardage: 7,119.
Par: 72.
Year opened: 1961.
Toughest hole: The wind can turn even shorter holes into a challenge, but the 570-yard third--a dogleg left with a well-trapped, two-tiered green--is "the bear," says veteran caddy Ernest Bernard.
Caddies: Mandatory.
Carts: Optional, but the course is relatively flat.
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Designer:Henry O. Smedley.
Yardage: 6,617.
Par: 72.
Year opened: 1974.
Toughest hole: The 252-yard Pebble Beach-inspired eighth, known as Chinaman's Reef, doglegs to a green perched perilously above the ball-hungry Caribbean. Of note: The waterfall at the fifteenth was immortalized in the James Bond film Live and Let Die.
Caddies: Mandatory.
Carts: Mandatory--and quite welcome on the mountainous back nine.
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Designer: James D. Harris.
Yardage: 6,870.
Par: 72.
Year opened: 1962.
Toughest hole: The par-four 454-yard eighth is a narrow, heavily trapped dogleg left.
Caddies: Mandatory.
Carts: Optional.
Pro: Seymour Rose.
Telephone: 876-973-2561.
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Designer: P. K. Saunders.
Yardage: 6,311.
Par: 71.
Year opened: 1951.
Toughest hole: The par-four 359-yard third plays uphill and requires a 200-yard tee shot over water with OB to the left.
Caddies: Mandatory.
Carts: Optional.
Pro: Andy Gorman.
Telephone: 876-975-0119.
Negril Hills Golf Club
Designer: Robert Simmons.
Yardage: 6,333.
Par: 72.
Year opened: 1993.
Toughest holes: On the front nine, the par-five sixth slopes heavily toward a swamp on the right before doglegging in the same direction. On the back nine, the dramatic 180-yard tenth is an uphill par three with an elevated, sloped green guarded by two wickedly placed bunkers.
Caddies: Mandatory.
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Among the most effective "extra" deliveries is the knuckler. Manager Lou Boudreau of Cleveland claims it is the most baffling ball his star Bearden throws. Gene grips it with the nails of his first three fingers and the sphere sails up to the plate with virtually no spin, breaking downward. Some knucklers, like Dutch Leonard of the Chicago Cubs, hold it with two fingers on top, pressing the first joints against the ball.
Carl Hubbell, the former New York Giant southpaw, perfected a screwball that he held just like a curve. The difference was in the terrific inward snap he gave the ball on release, ending up with his palm facing the batter. This spin made the ball act like a reverse curve.
Early Wynn, another Cleveland star, has a bothersome slider which he grips like a curve, but holds slightly off center, and throws with less wrist snap. It breaks several inches but, unlike the curve, it "slides" away from right-handed batters without also breaking downward.
Some of the more methodical hurlers keep notebooks in which they jot down the data on the batting strengths and weaknesses of rivals. When a hitter like Rudy York displays a liking for pitches that catch the outside edge of the plate, it is pretty certain he'll never get one there when the game is close.
Hurlers have equally long memories for weak points. Feller, who has been playing against Joe DiMaggio for 10 years, thinks the Yankee star normally does the least damage to a ball that breaks low, on the outside corner.
Catchers are important to pitchers in analyzing the batter's stance and swing. This is particularly true when a newcomer is at bat. If he is a plate crowder, the catcher will probably call for balls that break in close to his bat handle. Or, if he stands too far back, the catcher might ask for a curve or fast ball that nicks the corner.


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As we're now well into the bargain bin days of NHL free agency, it isn't a surprise that the names showing up on the transactions wire are a little less familiar and a little less touted then the players who went around July 1. Three players I've kept half an eye on have signed in the last couple of days, and all fit into that category.
Chicago Adds Veteran Pisani
It hasn't been easy to be Fernando Pisani the last few years; in addition to some nasty ramifications from ulcerative colitis, Pisani has had to contend with back trouble and a broken ankle. When he's played, he's rarely looked 100%, and he's never been able to live up to the lofty expectations generated by a four year contract signed in the wake of his 2006 playoff heroics.
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Chicago signed him yesterday for one year at $500,000. It's a great bet; if he's limited to a fourth line role the money is fine and there's a very good chance he can outperform that contract.
Steve Yzerman Brings In Bergenheim
Sean Bergenheim isn't exactly a household name; playing a depth role for the Islanders will do that to a player. He does, however, exemplify one thing Yzerman has done well since taking over the top hockey job in Tampa Bay: he fills a specific role, and he does it well. Bergenheim's been a minus-4 total over three seasons with the Islanders since coming back from Europe; given the weakness of the team during that span that's a remarkable statistic in and of itself.
Bergenheim played a third line role with the Islanders and got a lot of own-zone starts (information courtesy of behindthenet.ca) but still came out rather well.
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Speaking of the Islanders, they've brought back Andy Hilbert for another tour of duty. Hilbert is a former scoring star who was a relatively high draft choice (37th overall in 2000) but eventually found a role as a defensive depth guy in New York.
He spent most of an ugly 2009-10 in the minors, seeing only spot duty with Minnesota, but one imagines he'll have a better chance to crack the roster in New York. That said, it's a two-way deal, and speculation over at Lighthouse Hockey is that he'll spend most of next season in the minors.
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Grand Crusader will now generate a charge of Holy Power if the Avenger Shield it procs is used within 6 seconds.
That's brilliant! That's another source of HoPo aside from CS/HoTR and PoJ!
Speaking of which, is there an internal cooldown to Grand Crusader proc?
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I feel like I should know for sure, but I'm pretty sure it doesn't. Normally it senses when you need to interrupt or slow something and deliberately chooses not to proc, but then when you're cruising with the top down it procs like mad. I'm pretty sure I've had it proc off two Crusader Strikes in a row (3 seconds being the minimum amount of time between procs).
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I baby-sat non-stop when I was 13-18 and leaving a child alone with another child for more than a few days is dumb. A 14 year old may not be able to tell all the signs of sickness or know how serious a sickness might be. She obviously had the pressure of knowing what they were doing was not on the up and up. You are asking for a 14 year to balance the pressures of a full adult shame on a lot of you. I would not want to be your kids two weeks with a 3 year old a lot can happen. I had to be license as I got older and did stay over jobs as a kid there is no substitution for Adult supervision teenage supervision and at 14 here is not even close. This falls directly on the Mother's shoulder as it should.
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The Principal at a school spends 3 to 5 years at a school. On the other hand this coach was there for about 18 years which is rare. I doubt it was this Principal's decision to keep the guy there. However, there was a ton of mistakes that this Principal did seem to subcome to. I am not for switching teachers and administrators but when one teacher has been at a place for a long time it becomes harder for others to regulate them.
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Wow, I used to hear the theme song for The Odd Couple all the time when I was kid. I generally liked the show even though the humor was sometimes over my head back then. Maybe time to revisit. Rest In Peace. and Ranger_Miffy2 they are not sure what killed but a while back he had throat cancer and beat it. He too was disgusted with tabacco after that.
Posted in: 'Odd Couple,' 'Quincy' actor Jack Klugman dies at 90
I agree with Yuri. If you start prosecuting people you maybe right that person may need it. Then when your diplomats are somewhere and being accused of a crime they may not have done where are you. People could start arresting dipolmats to interrogate them but covering it under he broke laws. Diplomatic Immunity is a pain but it is one that is there for good reason. Now when the bastard is brought back to Japan it should be up to his country to punish him.
Posted in: Japanese diplomat agrees to plea deal over wife abuse in U.S.
Same thing my Mother told me, 'bad things happen your job is to stay aware look around and stay out of trouble. My job is try to make sure we make it through things like that.'
I still say and will say their are more things to fear than some stupid random shooting. I remember walking home when I was 11 with my little sister who was five years younger, and having bottles thrown at us walking home. I remember having people speed their cars up to try to hit us. I remember a very personal type of violence. I have experience drive-bys and guns in my face but those incidents with guns weren't everyday. Everyday was getting spit on, having things thrown at us and dodging strange adults spouting racist remarks.
This is just sensationalization for photo ops of basically pale people suffering. I grieve with this people, I do, but on a scale of everyday events having this happen isn't normal. It isn't the standard and you would rarely happen upon this type of violence.
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AustPaul, what would make you think the government could do anything about it. People who own guns don't usually trust the government and are probably the least likely to trust a ban. No sitting President unless he was on his second term would be able to even suggest it. Even if he wanted to it would make him hughly unpopular. I don't really care if a gun is more expensive if the tag id. works then the consumer will still pay to have their guns. It's a solution that gives the gun owner more control of what is happening to their guns. Still, you would have all those grandfathered guns with out it. I believe that it is a starting point. I say this as someone who has dealt with gun violence and not just theoratically dealt with it. The police had very slow response time in my neighborhood and we are famous for few things drive through drugs and guns. People who live in those conditions aren't going to trust the government to save them. The government has already failed them.
These random school shootings are still rare. Taking away guns because some idiots or people with mental health have done something wrong is akin to shutting down the internet because you can find kiddie porn on it. A call for more responsibility with guns is in order and tougher sentences for crimes involving guns.
In general the average American probably has never seen any gun violence except what they watch on the screen. Even these sensational news articles can't change that, I have my own personal grievances with them.
AustPaul, the right to bear arms is there no back pedalling is going to make it go away. Even if you could, do you know how many guns are around in America?
Gun education, Gun Safety class, I would advocate and there were a few things 'Laguna' wrote about that make sense. I come from an area where drive-bys are common, illegal guns are easy to get and school slaughters were happening before they became hot on the news. I have also had two time in my life guns pointed at my person so yes if I thought we could get rid of guns in the U.S. I would be all for it. I have no faith that it can be done so the next best thing is to work out how to live with them. Every one of those rights we have come with big consequences 'TheQuestion' pointed out a few.
I understand the founding fathers were worried about not having enough guns to have functioning militia. They were also very worried about what type of government they would become. I still believe that they believed that we would be responsible with firearms since it was a personal everyday item with them. (On another note, *Alexander Hamilton wasn't he taken away in gun violence. Damn dueling thugs!) *Having a mature society means that they have to learn to deal with consequences of the laws they have. Chicago tried the whole banned guns across the city, I still came in contact with them as a kid. I still had to learn to navigate around idiots. **But, we were taught gun safety what to do when you heard gun fire. **Where was the best places to be while it doesn't guarentee you'll survive it helps.
There are a lot of things I like about the Japanese Elementary school system. A lot have to do with teachers who put down their time miss out on their own family engagement especially their own kids to work with the kids of their schools. Do I think it is fair becaues some kids are off how was it stated, "
When families can't afford, they let children (aged 7 to 13) alone in their mansions or playing in the streets of Osaka (many rivers, highways, non-protected railways, pure fun). "
I have been teaching in Osaka for 15 years in Elementary schools, Jr. High Schools, High Schools and Jr. Colleges, and I have many dedicated teachers on my watch. Why do they have to screw up their family life because you can't figure out how to run yours on the weekend? How is that fair. Kids aren't learning here because ever few years their is some new fangled fad in Education. In which the teachers are force to use but it is half explained and then badly excuted. The board of Education doesn't want to train in reality, they take Princess schools and then say why can't you do like that? Instead of taking on hard to deal with low grade schools and push to turn them into functioning schools. The Principal is only there for a short time so the school are mainly rudderless with no one steering the ship.
Instead of pushing extra time on kids, how about looking at schools that work forming a training task force and have these people observe and then help struggling teachers to grow. Teaching have a high burn out rate, and for whatever anyone thinks getting your teaching certificate in Osaka is very difficult. For all of you are ready to burn teachers at the steak, they do a hard job that many and most people would not. They dealing with everybody precious "who can't do anything wrong". If it takes a village to raise a kid in Japan at least teachers are the superheroes.
Posted in: Osaka to reintroduce Saturday classes for elementary schools
It sounds like he was messing around with Hedge Funds which can make a lot of profit but you really have to be information savvy. Is it possible he could have made back at even greater returns; sure it is. However, investors should also known that anything that is giving you back high returns involves high risk. If you here someone telling you can make over a certain percentage on your money you should do your own investigating. Sounds like this guy didn't hedge against this high risk. It is a shame because Japanese people need to invest more instead of lettting their money sleep in the bank, why there is very little compounding interest here riddles me. The government has robbed them, the banks are screwing them, it is just hard for many Japanese people to know what to do with their money.
Anyway we would have to see this guys investing track record to know if it really was possible that he could have made the money back. There are plenty of good sound investments to put your money into but if you are close to retirement you want to have a little more safety then most high return investments can offer.
@Kamala Brown-Sparks, I think that is the whole problem. When I was a kid a few of us minority kids got together and tried to do a community up-lift program. We thought if we could work with the police and some of the community leaders we could change the overall attitude around our area. It ended up being the worst mistake that we could have made. After putting together meetings all twelve of us are age ranging from 12 to 16 were harassed by the police and the community. I think part of the reason I moved to Japan a small part but still a part was I was tired of trying to build bridges. Which as a kid I heard so many times, you kids are bridge makers but in short we were the nail in the Japanese proverb. Which as why when I hear about things like Trayvon's death and a time I am having my first child I am not sure if I have the balls to raise my child in America. When I was a kid I would at least it is me and not my little sister, or I would rather go through this so my imaginary child wouldn't. However, now as an adult, a future parent all of the memories of growing up there have now let out their edges.
I pray for Trayvon because I have so often been in the situation that I know that only dumb luck did I survivor. Not to mention the times when it wasn't life threatening like some kids throwing fire crackers out of their car windows and shouting insulting names for blacks, and people in general. How can I put my own kid through it? How can you not set your own fears about the world in which you live one them? I think about what the girl who was talking to Trayvon metion he said. She wanted him to run. I've run and had cars chase me, groups chase me, and dog set on me. I learn it is better to pick of the pace and not run unless it is the last resort. Are these really the lessons I want to teach my children?
I am not going to blame any ethnic group, because I think as a kid when all of kids came together and talked about it we all generally want the same thing. However after all the intimation from the cops and our own communities we were just kids. Has it really changed that much since the 90's?
Posted in: Black political group offers $10,000 for Florida teen's killer
@Kamala Brown-Sparks, it is good you had the talk with your kids. My mother had the same talk with me and my sister when we were younger. However, there in lies the problem the need for the talk itself. If anyone is wondering about why the response to this killing is overly wrought with emotion, and talk about racism and how America is schizo the talk is the reason.
There in itself is the kunadrum. It is important to give your kids that talk especially if you are black. None of my white friends have had this talk and are surprise when I say I've had it. Yet, the talk has the ablity to makes you distrust the police, and other authorities. America may pat itself on the back and say look how far we've come but I really don't think it is that far. I remember the bottles, knives, and occasional guns that have been aimed at me for just walking to school. This wasn't in the 50,60, or 70's it was in 80's and 90's. I remember one black friend of mine saying damn dangerous to be black. Trayvon in the background of a recoreded call has reminded us of that.
Now that I am older and things like that rarely happen to me this incident brings it all back. The constant checking from security staff in the mall, being pulled over by police while walking home from school, nothing makes you feel as great. Especially the first time a cop pulles you over and says "boy". I am not sure what I would have done in Trayvon's place. I've tried the brave it out method various results, the run method (I was good in track I truely believe this is why) many failed results, the stand-up to your bullies (never seems to be one always a pack), I tried talking, bluffing, and threatening. Until you have been followed by someone you truely may never know how frightening it is, the five billion questions running in your head all about safety, or the adjusting youself to the notion that pain is imminent and you need to brace yourself for it. I wouldn't fault Trayvon if I found out he fought back, on occasions I had my little sister with me that is what I had to do. I don't know if Zimmerman is in the wrong; in my heart however having been followed and harassed in my youth I tend to side with deceased. This could have easily been me in the early 90's.
In one screwed up act Zimmerman has highlighted, right or wrongly, that feeling of helplessness. The cops who let him go now are going to have an image problem that sticks with them. America sustains another black eye around the world. I truelly wish the talk wasn't needed but I am sure I am going to have to tell my kids one day as my mother told me, and my grandmother told my father.
Posted in: Black political group offers $10,000 for Florida teen's killer
Some have made the comment on why did Trayvon confront him. I have taken it you have never ever really been confronted before. First of all having someone follow you is panic building enough. If what the girl he was reportedly talking on the phone said is true, I have heard my own self saying this. Don't run, you don't know what you are running into plus that leads to people chasing. Walk faster, yes that is a good start. I don't know who is really wrong I am not the law I'll wait for it but I can understand why blacks don't trust the police. If you kill someone you should expect some consequences.
The problem with this is case is that too many people are too close to victim. The amount of times this has happen to me as a kid with my little sister in tote shocks my friends. Teenagers by the very notion of being teens are unpredicable, wouldn't follow one at all. Why did Zimmerman do it I have no clue. He did his job by calling it in. The law that many people are talking about doesn't apply to this situation. Zimmerman only has the right to defend himself on his side. The right not to retreat however applies when you are in your house according to even Zimmerman's lawyer.
If you are using racist language and holding a gun you should rethink that gun. A name rarely is about a race Zimmerman is the name of kin of mine and we aren't white. Yes, Hispanics can be just a racist as anybody else. Trust me, in Chicago the color line where I lived change quite a few times. Racism was bad when the area was white, horrible when it became hispanic, and truely life threatening when it became Arabic. Racism is around even in the black community we are just stupid humans after all.
Posted in: Mass Florida rally held after black teen shot dead
Here's my opinion on this. Many schools in Japan are failing because the teachers aren't sure where their position is in the school. On the matter of discipline the Right to Learn. Just because all students have the right to learn doesn't mean in my opinion they should stay in class when they are being disruptive. Secondly, no control over distractions. What is with this not being able to take away phones, comic books, or other things students are using when they aren't supposed to. @JapanGal, I agree with you. Students are left too much on their own in which groups get together and pick on some indivisual. One person said just because I am bored doesn't mean I am not... It really only take one kid that other kids follow to do something stupid, Top Dog syndrome. It may even start off innocently enough and end up being something horrible. Having been on the recieving end of bullying I can tell you there are many different ways to start bullying someone but it is much harder to do infront of a teacher. Second, the responsibilities of a teacher here is amazing. Showing up in court, getting calls for police instead of calling the parents, the list could go on of things they have to do. I would also site the long interuptions of school activities that take up a month of teaching time. Should English be taught yes Japan is an Island. If the continue to want to do trade even their neighbors China and South Korea are doing business in English. I didn't have to learn Spanish in school but every job I apply for ask me if I can because that would help my chances. She I spend the money on Spanish classes yes, but what the hell was my mother paying taxes for. Education is supposed to guide the next generation into being ready to start taking over the next position if it isn't doing that it has failed. Cram Schools, quite possibly the worst idea year. If Cram schools were something that were their to help failing students to get on the field I be lest concern. However, Cram schools by many are seen as a necessary step to get students into High School, and College. That is the purpose of School they are making school redundant.
In short how do they fix the school system by examing the schools that are working and bring the derelict schools up to speed. It is not easy and it takes time because education is ever an ever changing beast.
Posted in: What's wrong with Japanese education?
Any dubbing over it, or taking out of it makes this film lose it's impact. Who do they think they are protecting, kids go through this sort of treatment with harsh language, and bad behavior -bullying should be rated R. However protecting your kids to the point of hurting them is also stupid. I've gone through bullying an there isn't anything 'PG' about it. This needs to be rated to hit the targeted area that maybe the root of the problem or experiencing the problem can get an outside glance at what is happening. This is one of those rare occasions were I agree with Weinstein. I think parents would be shock to hear how foul and filthy some of their children's mouths are. Then again the apple has a high percentage of not falling to far from the tree.
Posted in: Weinstein protests R rating of 'Bully' documentary
If they were really worried they wouldn't shove every headquarters down that way. If this truely was a big concern wouldn't they have diversified the headquarters. Surely, with the internet, face to face meetings need not be so often. Except no one really listen to these things. They are akin to finding out that your favorite food might be carcinogenic. Way too many warning to ever really be taken seriously. Do use the Listerine.
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Pets are still our responsibility. Somehow humans think pets are disposible when they wouldn't have been in the situation itself except by our own domestication of them. I am not a pet fan but a while back when I was a kid a dog saved my life. It didn't say hey I don't know that strange kid why should I help him it just saved my life. You are responsible for your pets. Which is another life in which is entrusted in your care. 1 year after is a disgracefully long time to have waited.
@orange, I agree with you on this one. I don't own a pet but I do owe my very life to one -but maybe sometimes pets are better at empathy than some humans.
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I remember having to sing the American national anthem. However there were a few kids who were Johova witnesses. While the teachers tried to force them to sing these kids were crying; why, because their assembly told them they could only pledge to God anything else would damn their souls. It was hard being happy or patriotic while hearing those kids cry. You can force patriot displays but it's a slippery slope to losses of other valued freedoms.
In reality it is only a song. Which if the teachers don't sing or sing, it still won't effect students' grades. The government tries regulating the teachers left and right, but then let them hang in the wind with disruptive students.
Anyway for the longest time I thought as a kid that the last line was like ( Let three dumb rings!) Sang it that way until fifth when pointed out that it was 'let freedom ring'. The anthem of any nation is just a song most with words, that can be as hallow or meaningful as you let it be.
Posted in: Osaka votes in favor of enforced singing of Japanese national anthem in public schools
Randomly for the last four days I have been singing some of the Monkey's songs. Also been randomly doing the walk, now I am really sadden Davy is gone. How much fun was that show, how many times a group of my friends got together to imitate the walk. Lots of laugh from a band that seem to know how to have fun. Thank you Davy.
Posted in: Monkees singer Davy Jones dies at 66
A lot you are making assumptions that just based on what you think. In the eighties there were plenty of shootings in school. They happened among poor area high schools and were blamed on gang violence, but had anyone looked deeper it would that those shooting all were payback for percieved bullying. What hadn't really happen was upper middle income schools getting this type of violence.
Jforce, I am not sure about your situation but I am tell you from experience sometimes high school feels like the longest hell you could ever take. Having had Oreo wrapper stuffed in my locker and bags, being pushed down stairs, spit on, having to fight almost every day, and other various stupid things I can sympathy for those getting bullied.
However, the whole problem also might be the way the schools are dealing with. When I was a kid even though I never started a fight I was threaten with explusion and if not for my mother handling the school adminstration I would have been, for just protecting myself. A fight where I am from, never involves a one on one experience it is more like the main antagonist and is four other friends beating the crap out of you. When you are getting bullied like that come talk to me again about being an idiot because you couldn't wait.
Again we don't know his full story. However there is a long list of things in American society that need to be fix before I just call someone an idiot for this. It is a tragedy and I wish it had't happen but kids on a whole can do a lot of dumb things and it is very hard just to get up and leave in high school. Imagine continually having to go back into hell for four years.
Posted in: One dead, 4 wounded in Ohio school shooting
Kind of sad that family has to constantly say, hey my father is getting old let him have some more rest time. A little common sense would seem to indicate that. I hope the Emperor does get a little more rest time.


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I could bore you with the details, but I'm reasonably sure the head gaskets in my Briggs model 350447 18hp engine are blown. Was in a hurry and overfilled the crankcase, drove it hard for 90 minutes, then pumped out 8oz to get it down to full. It was spewing smoke, the plugs were almost oil fouled and they were cleaned earlier in the day. Several people have mentioned removing the valve covers and looking for a vapor leaking. This one will literally spray you, and the engine runs better while the cover is off. How much leakage is normal? It certainly looks like these are leaking, but I don't have a good one for comparison. Should there be almost zero vapor? I plan to order the complete gasket kit and overhaul manual. Thank you! |
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Reading between the lines here, I sense that you you may be leaving out some key details of events (those boring details?) that preceded your overfilling the crankcase. Was the engine already using oil and smoking prior to you over adding oil? Did you possibly run the engine oil low before you overfilled it. If any (or all) of these questions can be answered "yes", your engine could have damage other than a failed head gasket. I feel certain you will remove the heads and you need to roll the pistons to BDC and inspect the cylinder walls for scratches and signs of galling. If you find any damage to the cylinder walls from galling, you will need to have the damage assessed by a competent small engine shop. Otherwise, proceed with the suspicions of a failed head gasket. |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Sat, Nov 7, 09 at 23:33
Thanks for the reply. The engine was running flawlessly before it was overfilled. Sounds like spraying oil/vapor is more than likely failed head gaskets. I guess normal operation is little or no leakage? |
"Was in a hurry and overfilled the crankcase" that's a 1200 to 1700 dollar engine in your mower, more than a Vintage SBC or SBF. I hope this is an eye opener to others how costly it can be when dealing with oil levels, changes, and properly checking?????? that is why I don't get rid of my 20 year old LT4000, 300 dollar LT with a 1000 dollar engine. I won't give that engine up. |
- Posted by wheely_boy 5 Cleve (My Page) on Sun, Nov 8, 09 at 6:39
I once ran a Briggs Vanguard hard after overfilling with oil and the gasket failed in rather spectacular fashion. Loud pop; large plum of smoke. The engine overheats when you do this. I had a similar experience with removing the valve covers; sprays oil all over. I changed the head gasket and it ran flawlessly again. |
wheely boy I thought you were smarter than that!!!!!!!!!! hee, hee. Nothing like bringing some skeletons out of the closet! I bet your more observant now when you change or check the oil??? specking of oil changes, if anybody has there oil changed at the quick service stations (jiffy lub, Quacker state ect...) I would check the oil before I leave. Some think every car holes 5 quarts and they are so quick they don't check it. As me how I know this???? |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Mon, Nov 9, 09 at 9:09
Practically zero vapor is the normal condition? |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 18:43
Here's a pic of one cylinder. It was spraying oil, but there's not an obvious break in the gasket. I guess it can be a pin hole breach? http://s875.photobucket.com/albums/ab316/prooney/ |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 19:19
I looked at the gasket closely with a bright light and on the underside on the top right a thin layer could be missing. Was expecting something more dramatic... |
***"underside on the top right a thin layer could be missing"*** Would that be looking at the photo as it is shown here? If so, that would allow compression to leak over into oil drain-back hole (the hole in head where the long straight slot in the gasket is) and thus into the crankcase and valve cover compartment. Was it around this hole in the head where you were observing the mist/vapor? |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Wed, Nov 11, 09 at 22:25
Mownie, Your expertise is always appreciated, thanks for the reply. It was difficult to tell exactly where the spray originated, but there was a lot of it. I expected to see more damage near the bottom of the photo because it might have been spewing from that area. I'm cleaning up this one with a skotchbrite pad, etc. tonight and tomorrow. Don't want to disassemble the other cylinder until I have the manual. |
Well, it would be nice if you could offer up a couple more pics of the situation before you get the head and cylinder deck cleaned off. Sometimes there is visual trace evidence on the head or cylinder surfaces to verify a failed head gasket even if the gasket itself appears to be "intact". |
- Posted by ttx_rooney South Illinois (My Page) on Thu, Nov 19, 09 at 22:18
Thought I'd follow-up and let everyone know all is well. Just finished blasting around for awhile in the dark on the Cub Cadet 3185 and it runs fine. The big challenge was adjusting the valves, but tons of info on this site from Walt Conner and Mownie help immensely. Many thanks! |
- Posted by junkman108 ne ohio (My Page) on Sun, Aug 1, 10 at 21:21
was it the head gaskets? |
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I had a patient who had them on all the toenails. We excised all of them during three separate visits and she has recovered very well. Thank you for your case study.
Case Study: Treating A Patient With Painful And Aggressive Periungual Fibromas
Radiologic examination revealed an increase in soft tissue density and volume at the distal aspect of the third, fourth and fifth digits, and erosive changes in the distal phalanges on the left foot. We obtained a magnetic resonance image (MRI) to identify the amount of soft tissue involvement. It revealed hyperintense lesions relative to muscle along the nail beds of multiple digits on the left foot compatible with the clinical history of periungual fibromas.
Prior to surgery, conservative treatment options included custom molded shoes or orthopedic accommodative shoes, but the patient revealed that these were not satisfactory options for her. The patient exhausted all conservative treatment prior to surgical planning.
Pertinent Insights On Treatment And Post-Op Care
The patient underwent surgical removal of the periungual fibromas on her left foot. We excised the soft tissue masses on the left third, fourth and fifth digits, all of which measured 2 cm. During the excision of soft tissue, we performed an amputation of the distal portion of the distal phalanx to ensure proper wound closure. Pathologic findings for the samples submitted for the left third, fourth and fifth digits revealed skin with papillomatosis and fragment of benign bone, consistent with periungual fibromas.
The patient received postoperative instructions to bear weight as tolerated on the left upper extremity with a surgical shoe and single point cane assist.
Postoperative radiographs revealed partial amputation of the distal phalanges and postoperative changes consistent with removal of the tumors on the left third, fourth and fifth digits. The patient returned for regular follow-up visits for two years. The only complication was dehiscence of the left fourth digit incision site, possibly due to the wound being closed under excess tension. The dehiscence healed within two weeks and no recurrence was noted.
In Conclusion
Multiple periungual fibromas caused by tuberous sclerosis occur in 25 percent of adults and young adults, and are highly specific for the disease with the onset generally occurring after adolescence.6 These fibromas can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain to the patient by placing pressure on the nail matrix and bone.7
Treatment is generally based on the extent of deformity and or invasion of the soft tissue structures surrounding the periungual fibromas.8 The recurrence rate of periungual fibromas is high and careful, aggressive resection is necessary to achieve permanent treament.7
In most cases, there is not much thought that goes into surgically removing these small benign tumors. However, in this case study, more planning was required. Due to the aggressive nature of the tumors, we needed to amputate part of the distal phalanges along with the fibromas. Without the partial amputation of the bone, closure of the wound could not have occurred.
When one is presented with aggressive periungual fibromas, the best option for treatment is to remove the tumors in total with partial amputation of the distal phalanx and nail bed in order to ensure wound closure and the best outcome for the patient.
Dr. Pontious is an Associate Professor in the Department of Podiatric Surgery at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) in Philadelphia. She is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.


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2011 Toyota Sienna
It struck me odd that the 2010 Sienna is already arriving in dealer lots, and has been since the middle of May, 2009. Now I'm reading that the 2011 model will be built on the same platform as the Camry and others, and will start shipping from Princeton, Indiana in January of 2010.
Any able to validate or elaborate? Thanx. -Ken
Any able to validate or elaborate? Thanx. -Ken
tsu670 Posts: 293Ok, after bouncing around on the Internet, I now have a theory on what's going on (and a dealer friend of mine can't say officially that I'm right, but he wouldn't dispute it either).
The new redesigned '11 Sienna will be based on the MC platform that is also used for Camry, Highlander and others, and will go into production this coming January. It appears the 2010 Honda Odyssey will also be revamped, and it will be available this coming September.
I've always admired Toyota for their marketing prowess, so my guess is they plan to trump the redesigned 2010 Odyssey with their also redesigned Sienna by bringing out a 2011 model only four months after Honda debuts their 2010.
This may explain why the '09 and '10 model years are so short. I'm thinking they did it this way because two short years are better than a very long 2009 run with a 2010 model coming four months after Honda's 2010. And who could resist buying a 2011 model in the winter of 2010 knowing that it will be good for perhaps 19 months?
My speculation, then, is that the redesigned 2011 Sienna was originally designed to be a 2010, but someone determined they couldn't pull it off in time, so they decided to change the '09 and '10 production schedules the way they did so Honda wouldn't get a whole year's advantage on their redesigned Odyssey.
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bmwk75s Posts: 18If we're going to see the new Sienna based on the MC Platform, then we can expect a hybrid sometime after the release. That would certainly fit with the announcement from Masatami Takimoto, Toyota's VP in charge of powertrain development that by 2020, hybrids will be the standard drivetrain and account for "100 percent" of Toyota's cars as they would be no more expensive to produce than a conventional vehicle.
hause7 Posts: 153Actually I just read that Toyota will be boosting production of the Sienna along with the Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Tacoma, and Tundra I think. The Sienna was one of the top selling models for them this past selling period I guess. here's a link. http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/06/04/464447.html
I am sure they will invest in the Sienna to keep it competitive. -
dudleyr Posts: 3,464Would love to see an I4 Sienna. That 2.7 in the Venza is quite strong and if they dropped weight by a little combined with a lighter powertrain things should be fine. My 220 hp Sienna is more power than I need and I would appreciate Venza like economy. 21/29 for the I4 is pretty good. Probably 20/27 for the Sienna though, but still a nice improvement. May even be more nimble with less weight in the nose.
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tsu670 Posts: 293While I'm not one to suggest a person buy now or later, I can say what our plans are, and that is that we are waiting for the 2011 model.
The production date of January 2010 is just a rumor so far.
BTW, rumor also has it that Honda will be coming out with its next gen Odyssey near the same time. Toyota came out with the 2010 in May; Honda came out with its 2010 shortly afterwards. Looks like both will have a short 2010 model year. -
kens Posts: 5,869If you were not qualified for C4C and had the option to wait, would you buy the last model year of the current generation (2010) or the first model year of the next (2011)?
I guess it's the age old question of buying the first model year applied to the Sienna. Does anyone think it would make a difference?
We're in the market (waiting until the C4C madness dies down), like the current 2010 and are wondering if the 2011 would bring any major changes. -
tsu670 Posts: 293My understanding is that the 2011 model will be a major revision. It appears Honda has moved its 2011 redesigned Odyssey up to be introduced at about the same time as the new Sienna. Rumor, and that's all this is, continues that production of the '11 Sienna will begin in Princeton, IN this coming January.
Inasfar as buying the last year of an aging release versus the first year of a new model, that's something that must be addressed as to the individual's confidence of the manufacturer. -
ateixeira Posts: 72,587I watched a few CNET Check the Tech reviews on video (highly recommended) and came up with a few suggestions for the next generation:
* change to hard-drive based Nav rather than DVD-based
* add trajectory lines to the backup cam
* add HD radio (it's free, satellite radio isn't)
Mostly, though, I'd like to see some nice features more readily available:
* offer an LE package with power hatch as well
* or at least offer an XLE with 8 seats
* reconsider run-flats
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tsu670 Posts: 293That would be sweet, but I hope it doesn't have the high door sills the Venza (and many new models with high door sills fashioned after the Chrysler 300) has. The passenger seat on the Venza can't be raised up or down, so if one has claustrophobic issues, it won't be fun.
I like the current trucks and vans where you sit up high above the window sill, shoulders and all; not down low like you're in a pit. -
carbuf1 Posts: 9Here are some spy photos of the 2011 Sienna:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/cars/image_popup/newgallery2.php?postid=18797&galler- - - ynum=0&defimage=http://photos.leftlanenews.com/photos/imageresizeronfly/phpThumb- - - .php%3Fsrc%3D/photos/content/may2009/toyota-sienna-new-1.jpg%26w%3D1600
http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/2011siennaspy/1007952937?viewSize=thumb1280x128- - 0
If you look closely you can see the Venza like grill and tail lights and note the small window next to the side view mirrors. Also the fog lights. -
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quattrohead Posts: 12Lets hope it looks better from the side, that's the only reason we have not already bought one. It looks so plain and slab sided, just a simple styling crease would make it look so much better. They drive great but Mrs Quattrohead is concerned about the look compared to the Odyssey.


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I finally decided to spend the exorbitant $800 to put a Corbin seat on my bike. I've owned two other Corbin seats for other bikes and have been pleased with them in the past. I had some slight fitment problems with those seats, but Corbin made them right in the end. The seat for the K1200S fit just fine right off the bat, which was reassuring for me. I bought the basic front rider, back passenger, and back rest model. No heat and didn't want the smuggler option. Did a 400 mile day on it over the weekend, and it was very comfortable for me. Did that ride solo, but did take some short local rides with a pillion on board, and she liked the passenger seat. For the K1200S, with the acceleration it has in first and second gear, the raised back portion for the rider is greatly appreciated! I feel much more secure with that backstop when the throttle is cracked wide open in the lower gears. Much better than trying to hang on with just the hands. I usually just shift my weight in turns enough to put one cheek off the seat, and the sharper edge of the Corbin, although different than the stock seat, didn't make it any more difficult once I got used to it.
I did like the new position of the passenger, being up and back compared to the stock seat. She felt the same way, and didn't have to worry about sliding into me as much during normal riding. The only change was under hard braking, where the reach to the tank for her was further to brace herself. She liked the feel and position of the back rest, which was very comfortable for her. The seat as well gave more area for support, and she felt it would be better on a long ride.
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Dr. Fontinos says he's treated hundreds of patients who, believe it or not, say they're not hungry while on the HCG diet. "In actuality you're not eating just 500 calories, you're eating 500 calories plus your own body fat which is equivalent to 1500, 4000 calories," said Dr. Fontinos.
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