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How did the hipster burn his mouth?
He ate pizza before it was cool.
AMERICA'S well-documented independent music scene once valued tour-van mileage, lean living, anti-commercialism and a layer of sonic inscrutability. The DIY work ethic of the 1980s and '90s meant everything from booking your own gigs to pressing your own debut single, if necessary. Would-be scribes wrote criticism in Xeroxed zines, published in copy shops. It was more concerned with a grassroots revolution in sound than SoundScan figures—the pre-internet gauge of sales.
In the past decade, indie music blogs—often American, each fancying itself like a mini-NME—have become increasingly influential. Pitchfork and Stereogum, in particular, had the power to break bands from independent labels with every thumbs-up they give. Acts such as the Arcade Fire and Fleet Foxes owe much of their commercial viability to enthusiastic online editorial coverage. The online hype machine—which drops new tracks and videos along with breathlessly excited text, plus the usual reviews and interviews—can easily make a musician that has never played a live concert a buzz-worthy act over night. Often the more mysterious the act, the better for the site that breaks it. Traditional media blogs have restyled themselves along the same lines—Rollingstone.com for instance. In this day and age, that online hype may not translate into massive sales, but it can mean a career in music with potentially lucrative touring and licensing. Publishing and live performance are the profit centres in the industry these days.
Nothing illustrates the conflict between the power and influence of the blogs and their romantic notions of an indie music work ethic better than the Lana Del Rey affair. In short, indie music blogs initially championed her "Video Games" single/video via YouTube and covered her as a rising star in the tradition of Cat Power, an underground darling. But then they outed Del Rey as an ambitious pop-star wannabe, who had already released an album to little fanfare under her given name. She had management, a label and the business savvy to reboot as Del Rey with a signature look (a retro brunette bombshell that rarely smiles) and the blogs felt duped. Del Rey wasn't the undiscovered organically grown rare orchid they had hoped. Rather, she was nurtured in the corporate hothouse.
But it was too late to put the genie back in the bottle: Del Rey was already on the way to a major label release, an appearance on Saturday Night Live and a number one album on iTunes in 11 countries.
What Del Rey illustrates is that indie cred, and indie values and credential checking is a useless exercise in this day and age—if indie was a private party, the bouncer has long since left the building. Del Rey wasn't the first career-oriented songwriter to reconfigure herself with an indie scene-friendly look; acts like the Drums had already done that. And the artists that are given carte blanche on the hipster blogs are just as likely to employ powerful publicists and booking agents, and license tunes commercially as those working the industry showcase circuit and toiling away with songwriting teams. And music industry insiders, who once might have ignored bands playing the basement-show circuit, are combing the blogs, SoundCloud and of course YouTube looking for the next sensation. The walls have been broken down for years, and it is a good thing that they are unlikely to go up again.
Del Rey's new album isn't quite worth the kerfuffle. Outside of the unique and downbeat "Video Games", which contrasts a schoolgirl fantasy of glamorous life with a humdrum chore of keeping a boy interested, "Born to Die" only bears modest fruit. We're given a heavy dose of Gangsta Nancy Sinatra on songs which wed trip-hop beats, sweeping strings and near-raps. Often, she's playing a gold-loving, retro-styled vixen that savours the thrills that come with bad boys but ends up bored and conflicted. The lounge filler in "Diet Mountain Dew" and elsewhere lends itself to a gangster moll storyline, but altogether, Born to Die is more pop curiosity than a youthquake. Never fear. With the hype machine humming along 24-7, something else will come soon.
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How did the hipster burn his mouth?
He ate pizza before it was cool.
Having read the comments in the New York Times Style magazine article about Ms. Del Rey (Grant), there's little surprise here -- same bifurcation for or against. I am favorably disposed to her Born To Die album, and certainly cannot find fault with how she came to find her public persona. Compared to much of what is considered new music, her effort is hardly worse and in some ways better by not being more of the same.
Is she a great talent? I don't think we know yet, but I see glimmers in her first album. It's easy to dismiss someone who doesn't meet the arbitrary criteria demanded by others, but I find these gatekeepers tiresome. LDR's album is in the car and on one of my portable players, which is sufficient validation for me. Those who feel otherwise simply don't have to listen.
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I don't need to read music blogs to hear new & breaking music - I just hear it all on the internet from BBC Radio 1 (e.g. Gilles Peterson, Rob Da Bank) and Radio 6. Some I like, some I don't but there's always something interesting.
Also Jules Holland's show on BBC (available in UK only but often on You Tube).
I was blown away my ADR's live performance of Video Games on Jules Holland - regardless of her background or coolness rating she was brilliant, and I'd never seen or heard of her before. Not so impressed by the bits of the album I've heard but I'd go and see her in a small venue any day.
I take issue to the idea that re-booting one's self can't be authentic. We are all trying to make it in this world and stretch and sometimes what we come up with later in life is very different than what we came up with earlier in life. Artistry is all about experimentation and trial and error and being willing to try new things....Alanis Morisette was a teen pop sensation in Canada...does that mean that "Jagged Little Pill" was not authentic or she shouldn't have tried it simply because of her teen idol-like career? Pink appears to be a bad ass, but she's just a middle class girl from FLA...I admire her for going for it. Lady Gaga (who I think is extremely talented) used to perform as a singer-songwriter....do did Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's. We shift and reshape and try new things as Artists and I think that's wonderful and all part of the artistic process. And, I don't blame and artist for trying to figure out a way to make a living and a splash in this world.
You in the UK have a wonderful resource called BBC 6 Music. (I listen to it streaming on the web.) It is guilty of a bit of anti-pop snobbery at times (mostly jibes at Coldplay) but it all seems a bit light-hearted snobbery where everyone knows "Yes, we like Coldplay but we just want to hear something different." It was the first place I heard Mumford - now huge. Adele - Epic Huge. Django Django - will be huge. It also plays a great mix of rock/pop/ and rap from "back in the day". Snoop, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Sir Elton, etc. The great thing, though, is that they do give the smaller bands a chance. Their DJ's seem to be active "gig goers" across the pond. They get out and support small local bands and encourage their listeners to do the same. When someone does "hit it big", they don't just up and quit playing them -- you still do hear them. I lament the fact that here in the States we seem to be much more focused on the big arena concerts. Radio stations seem to limit their playlists to what's hot now -- never what was good in the past and may be great in the future. Django Django will be huge.
So no, "The Critton", indie means we don't want to pay $1500 for an arena seat to see our favorite artist play the songs that get drilled into our heads every hour of every day until our ears bleed. Adele was playing 6 pound gigs very recently. Less than a year ago she was here in DC playing at the 9:30 club -- not the Verizon Center. We want to hear a variety of music and not be boxed into a certain "genre". We're recovering Mods, metal heads, punks, and even Monkees fans. So while your tin ear is listening to what is on the Billboard 100 now, I'll be gigging at what few small venues we have here with some bands that I guarantee you'll be shelling out a few months' rent for in a few years. Or, if they haven't made it, you'll just have missed out and never known it. I can't imagine what's sadder.
I agree with your point about people who listen to Bon Iver and Animal Collective thinking they are the musical elite... But I don't think I'll ever understand your point about Arcade Fire
These days, "indie" music is just a code word for passive-aggressive pop rock for idiots with no taste in music but who think that listening to Bon Iver and Animal Collective somehow grants them the status of a musical elite. The only thing that disgusts me more than Pitchfork is the fact that the Arcade Fire is widely hailed as a "good" band.
It's nice to see proactive editors working for a large publications, especially on the internet side. I pay a lot for it, but I still feel compelled to thank you guys for what you do. You wouldn't see CNN or the AP write this type of comment.
Lana who?
Lana Del Rey entered my radar a few weeks ago, but after listening to some of her tunes I decided, to be polite about it, that it wasn't for me, so she's now off my radar. But I didn't know the story told here, so I thank Prospero for it. It's pretty funny, unless you want to call it sad, that pretending to be something new and different (on the assumption that not many people ever heard you as the same old original you) can sometimes work.
It's also amusing, to take a broader view, that something we might decades ago have called simply trying a new style has since become known as re-invention (applied ceaselessly to Madonna, along with countless others) and now also goes under the name re-booting. Some of the success of these terms is the restless march of language; we get tired of the same old ways of talking about things. Some of it, I'd imagine, is the result of publicists and marketing people, looking to aggrandize in any way they can a musical "artist" (as they're invariably called) for whom they work.
"Commie" as commercial or "Commie" as communist?
Oh heck -- kids are still arguing about whether or not a musician/group has "sold out" or not.
Well for my tuppence worth -- the Free never sold out
I love that the Economist is covering this. I will admit that I was quite excited about her when I first heard video games-- it's definitely a catchy song and I was hoping that the rest of her output would at least come close to matching it. Sadly, I've only heard one other song from her ("Blue Jeans," I believe?) that even approached its quality.
Anyway, I wouldn't call it "trying a different style" when you change every aspect of yourself-- look, sound, name-- and don't in any way acknowledge your past work. People only found out that LDR was Lizzie Grant through some detective work. So that's not somebody trying out a new sound, that's somebody trying to re-invent their "brand identity" and totally cut off any links to the past.
The reason that people are in an uproar about it is that it feels cheap and disingenuous. This isn't just the "same old debate about selling out," but rather people feeling duped when they realize that an artist's entire oeuvre is manufactured and inauthentic, as if she had been artificially grown in a lab based on feedback from trend watchers and focus groups.
She picked a look, a sound, an identity that would maximize her sales. True, that happens all the time in the world, but it is somewhat more rare in the "indie" world, where authenticity is still valued. On top of that, the indie bloggers like to think that they can sniff out the good and the authentic, so they are very resentful when they realize that they've been duped.
Thank you for pointing out the essential vapidity of Ms. Del Ray. While the music scene is awash with great talent, the hyped and vacuous rise to the top. As usual, the truly brilliant rarely ascend to the upper echelons due to their reluctance to endure the soul destroying PR machine.
That's a funny way to describe people trying to find music that evokes a lively emotional response. You're wrong that that's the only thing "Indie" music is. It sometimes happens that people do what you talk about. But, if you've ever enjoyed how Arcade Fire, AC, Bon Iver, or ANY music (for that matter) made you feel--congratulations! You're just like everyone else in the world. There's no such thing as "good taste," and there's no such thing as "musical elite."
Delusional hipsterism: valuing wasted or unfulfilled potential more than actual success.
Yup! Thanks for that. Though surely those critters have their own shady system of graft.
Recording artist's work ethic is an interesting idea to pursue. It's become part of the spectacle in both (narrowly defined) camps: in the mainstream success is a televised event tracing how you made it in the industry while indie is a blog story about a guy retreating to the woods to make a record. Are these significant differences?
Beyond the particular artists, there's the broader production ethic of the music industry's corners (indie,mainstream,label,vanity-label,CCM). A description of the economics of these corners would benefit "work ethic" analysis. Seems glib to say that blogs have their "romantic notions of an indie music work ethic", as if the mainstream recording industry (RIAA - no?) doesn't have romantic notions of record production + distribution. There does seem to be a sincere aspiration for a different method of production among independent producers and their blogging promoters. Whether it translates into a meaningful distinction is another thing.
Funny, I read both The Economist and Pitchfork quite often. Funny to read the one roast the other.
Shibakoen is 100% correct about the brilliance of small clubs for seeing live music. My personal favorites in London - the Vortex and Cafe Oto - have great performances most nights of the week for less than £10. You can actually see and hear what's going on! Once every couple of years or so I make the mistake of going to a large venue. Most recently it was Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall - a complete waste of time. The sound was a painfully loud aural sludge in which none of the instruments were distinguishable from one another. For the encore Dave Gilmore came on and he and Jeff duetted on the tune of the hymn Jerusalem, meandering meaninglessly for what seemed like hours but was probably more like twenty minute - ghastly! Give me Evan Parker at the Vortex any day.
Shibakoen is 100% correct about the brilliance of small clubs for seeing live music. My personal favorites in London - the Vortex and Cafe Oto - have great performances most nights of the week for less than £10. You can actually see and hear what's going on! Once every couple of years or so I make the mistake of going to a large venue. Most recently it was Jeff Beck at the Royal Albert Hall - a complete waste of time. The sound was a painfully loud aural sludge in which none of the instruments were distinguishable from one another. For the encore Dave Gilmore came on and he and Jeff duetted on the tune of the hymn Jerusalem, meandering meaninglessly for what seemed like hours but was probably more like twenty minute - ghastly! Give me Evan Parker at the Vortex any day.
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In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness podcast we're going to learn about the exciting winter sport of snowshoe racing. Then we'll go WAY OUTSIDE and take a close look at the weird and wacky sport of Phasketboot and in the Quick Tip we'll find out why Duct Tape might just be the most important piece of cross country gear you carry with you.
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SnowShoe Racing (01:14)
While I was out enjoying Nor'Easter NEMO and doing some backcountry skiing a few weeks ago. I noted a ton of people in running gear, wearing numbers and snowshoes. Of course I had to find out what was going on so I asked and was told about TrailRunningMonster.com and their snowshoe racing series.
What is snowshoe racing?
As you might guess it's racing on snowshoes and it's a sport that is really gaining in popularity Considering the vast trail systems many of us run in the non-snowy seasons it stands to reason someone would get the bright idea to run the same trails on the snow.
According to the smithsonianmag.com…
The forerunners of snowshoe-racing associations were the snowshoe recreation clubs that began in Canada and the northeastern United States in the late 18th century. Outings in places including Montreal and northern New England towns were major events.
To make the shoes easier to maneuver, the clubs shortened the long teardrop trapper and tracker's snowshoe to about 40 inches.
Beginning in the 1970s, designers of racing snowshoes trimmed them and lightened them even more, using the type of aluminum alloy used in spacecraft. The newest models now weigh as little as 16 ounces a shoe.
Read more on the history of snowshoe racing.
What sort of gear do you need?
Typical snowshoes are less than ideal if you're looking to race. There are specific snowshoes made for racing and like any racing equipment the lighter the better. The primary difference in the design is that the racing shoes are narrower and shorter to allow you to run as close to your normal stride and gait as possible.
From all reports DION snowshoes are the brand of choice for snowshoe racers. I checked out their page and it looks pretty comprehensive. They custom build the snowshoes for you. You select the frame, binding and cleats and they put it all together..
These snowshoes are lighter and smaller than traditional shoes and are designed for groomed trails. A word of caution…going off trail will likely result in you sinking to the ground!
You'll want gaiters to keep snow out of your shoes. For clothing you'll want a wicking base layer and outer shells to break the wind.
What are the Health benefits of snowshoe racing?
As you might imagine snowshoe racing is an aerobic workout and provides similar health benefits to trail running. The difference comes in the added weight of the snow shoe and the exaggerated gait required to run on the snow.
From all reports newbies typically fall when failing to lift their foot straight up. Catch a toe and down you go!
According to the Granite State SnowShoe Series site "….running in snowshoes is particularly stressful to the muscles, tendons, and joints and it should be added to the training schedule cautiously. "
Expect to run 2-3 min per mile slower in snowshoes than when you're running on the trail or the road and expect to burn more calories! You'll heat up fast so dress for temps 10 -15 degrees warmer and use breathable layers so you don't overheat.
How do you get started?
Granite State Snowshoe encourages racers to train for snowshoe racing by road running. "Snowshoe races are typically 5-10 kms in distance…so racers should prepare for the snowshoe racing season as they were preparing for a 10k road race. Once there is sufficient snow cover to run the local trails in snowshoes, racers should incorporate two to three snowshoe 'workouts' each week."
Beginners will notice there is a tendency to alter their normal gate mechanics to avoid 'clanking' their snowshoes together.
How do I get more information?
If you're interested in trying snowshoe racing there is some great information at the Granite State Snowshoe Series and at Trail Monster Running .
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Phasketboot (08:44)
So here's the story….a bunch of kids get together and can't decide what to play. Should they play basketball, football or ultimate frisbee….in the end they decided to play all three and phasketboot is born.
Phasketboot is played on a combination grass and tar or dirt court with a basketball hoop which is set to 8 feet for dunking. Teams of three people oppose each other and play starts with the first team on the grass.
Play begins, as in football, with the team on the grass calling "hut". The other team can then rush and attempt to tackle. The ball is tossed to teammates and once in play on the tar /dirt driveway tackle is no longer allowed.
At this point in the game basketball rules apply (except for dribbling because you're using a small football). If a player shoots from the driveway they earn 1 point, from the grass = 2 points. After a score the team attempts a PAB (point after basket). If they make the shot the keep the ball. If not, the other team gets the ball and starts from the grass. The game goes to 11 and must be won by two points.
I've got a video of the kids who invented Phasketboot playing and reviewing the finer points of the game.
Whether you decide to try playing Phasketbook or not I'd encourage you to check out the video it's a pretty inventive sport and it looks like a lot of fun.
If you're interested in more on Phastketbook you can follow them on twitter at @phasketbook or check out their facebook page facebook.com/Phasketboot
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Backcountry Duct Tape (11:00)
If you've ever spent anytime in the backcountry skiing you know that equipment failures are par for the course. And while it's impractical to carry a tool kit with you some good old duct tape can come in handy and save the day.
Here are a few duct tape tips for cross country skiers that I found over at Boondockers.com
- Prevent Blisters: Using duct tape on your heels can help keep blisters from forming.
- Reduce Snow Build Up: If you're having issues with snow build up under your skis try applying some duct tape. The slick side won't allow snow to collect no matter how sticky it is.
- Use your pole as a dispenser: A great way to carry and store duct tape when skiing is on your pole wrapped just below the grip. When you need some just unwind the amount you need for repair.
- Fix a broken ski pole:To fix a broken pole use a sturdy branch and some duct tape to create a pole splint.
- Fix a broken ski bail: If you break a bail duct tape your boot into your binding. While make shift it's far better than having to walk out.
- Switch Klister Fast! : For those using wax duct tape is a great tool for switching klister. Apply a length of duct tape over the kick zone and apply klister over the duct tape. When you need to switch just peel off of the duct tape to avoid the messy job of scraping klister off your skis.
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When and if this becomes a reality at all parks, they need to have more than one location within the parks where they have a central bank located as well as keeping the original machines outside of the attraction.


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Hey all you people from Greenbay and Pittsburg, y'all were supposed to leave your bitter cold weather at home! We're having the coldest cold spell in several years. Actually, I feel sorry for all the visitors from up north that thought they'd be getting relief from winter while here. I wish we could have given you a better welcome, but you never know what the weather is going to do here this time of year.
Enough about here, what about those of you in line for the big blizzard? I saw the post about preparedness. Is everyone in it's path okay? David, (Lakeguy) are you still with us? Are you faring okay? Who else is in the blizzard's path? Sally |
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Peppi, Sheshebop, L2C45, Ducanoe, WizardNM, and Annie. Who did I forget? Not Lakemayor, she called me last night to say she spent the day at the beach. Be safe and let us hear from you all when it's over. Buuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrr |
I'm online and reading the predictions. Stay safe everyone, it sounds like it's going to be a whiteout! Cathy, I think that you might have forgotten Linda C and Clairdelune, but i know that their are many more CF'er's too! |
I guess I wasn't thinking further west than Chicago as the news keeps saying the worst in Chicago's history. |
Checking in here y'all. The Tulsa metro is basically at a stand still. We have broken all records here for the amount of snow. Downtown 14", airport 16', my burb 19", and we have 4' - 7' drifts everywhere. It's STILL snowing!! American Airlines shut down their mainetance facility for the first time in 65 years. Roof collapsed at on of the casinos. It will take us days to dig out from this mess. All of the turnpikes are closed and the freeways are impassable with stuck cars, plows, and emergency vehicles. They have called out the National Guard for help. We just don't have the equipment to deal with this much snow down here. Thankfully we don't have any power outages. I'm cool here but will have to get out and start shoveling..... I'll try to post a few pics later. Stay safe everyone!!! David |
Holy smokes, David, you got hammered, I'm sorry. Stay warm and stay safe, it'll be here in a couple of hours but our road crews are ready to go. We did already have a roof on a local lumber company cave in, so I shovelled my roof yesterday, ready for another foot or two tonight... Annie |
Oh, wow, David, that's really bad. We got a bit of snow, mixed with sleet and ice. It's the cold that's messing with everyone here, though. The cold and the wind. We're just not used to it. I expect a lot of people will lose parts of their landscapes with this. There've been downed trees with the wind. We're going to be well below freezing for several days, which is very unusual for the Dallas area. The poor businesses that were counting on Superbowl goers will be hurt. But, none of this is as bad as you all further north and east. Hang in there! Glad to hear from you, David. Sally |
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We are really lucky that we are in Florida during this storm. My daughter said that they think it is going to be as bad or worse than the storm we had in 1978. We were snowed in for 7 days before we could get out to go to a town to buy groceries. My DH (Steve) loves the snow, so he is sad that he is going to miss this big storm. I hope everyone will be safe who are in the path of this monster! |
David, that's terrible. From what I hear on television Oklahoma City was hit hard also! We just got about and inch or two of snow, but it is bitter cold and very windy! It was predicted that we would get a foot or more. Stay Safe! |
David - so glad to hear you are safe. I would take the snow any day over the ice we are getting here near Philly though. Stay warm and safe and don;t over do the shoveling, The snow will wait for you! A |
We only got two inches of snow but the windchill was -31 this morning in Boulder, with an actual temp of -8. It is COLD here! Almost all schools closed in the 5 county metro area and many have already posted that they will be closed tomorrow. They are closed because of the bitter cold - the roads are not a problem at all. Max drove me to my cardiac rehab session because parking is too far from the hospital door, I didn't want to walk through the open parking garage and across the street to the hospital. He went to swim and then picked me up. Neither of us left the house the rest of the day. It did warm up to a high of 0, and I'm not sure what the windchill was when we hit the high. It's supposed to be warmer by Thursday, 40 and very sunny. Last Friday it hit 70 in Boulder and was also a very sunny day. That's the Colorado front range - a twenty four hour change of 85 degrees isn't even all that unusual, but we all love it when we have warm and sunny winter days. I hope everyone stays safe and warm and doesn't lose power. Lee |
WOW David, that's awful! I hope your (and everyone else's) power stays on and things are cleared rapidly. Stay safe! |
Lee, I just saw the temp in Denver--wow! David, would it have been worse for you if you were still at the lake? |
I am keeping an eye on the storm in Chicago through this live web cam at Wrigley Field. I wonder when that newspaper box will be totally buried?? |
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Oh, my. Lee, that's really cold! I don't think I'd feel like swimming in this weather, even in an indoor pool. Just the thought of getting wet, then going outside into that kind of cold makes me feel even colder. Your DH is much braver than I am. I was listening to a report on the radio this morning about parts of Dallas being without power, and then out went my power, just as they said that on the radio. When the power came back on about 15 - 30 minutes later, I went to watch the coverage on t.v. It turns out there's rolling blackouts across the state, because a couple of power plants have broken down. No one had any warning this was going to happen, even the power companies. Some people have been without power for hours, with temps in the low teens. They said the blackouts will continue all day, maybe even into tomorrow, with a low predicted tonight of 8 degrees. That's better than below zero, but it's dangerous for those without heat. Sally |
My DD, in San Antonio, called this morning because it is 20 degrees and she has no water or power. The water company said once the sun came out, it should melt the blockage in the outside water line! The power company is running rolling blackouts around the city and state to conserve electricity. She's not having fun, but the kids are amused, so far. And it's supposed to snow tomorrow night down there. We, in Baltimore, missed the terrible storm this time; too warm for ice and the snow headed up north. Thank goodness |
- Posted by gardengal19 (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 12:37
I'm here in NW -IN and it's still snowin' and blowin'. No one is going anywhere. In fact, earlier this AM, they said all roads were closed in several counties around here. I just heard a snow plow go through - so maybe now you can can get out on the road. But, where are you going to go? Most everything is closed. Chicago had many of their roads closed this AM. Many folks who got off early from work found themselves stranded in their cars from 3 pm yesterday to around 5:30 am Then they were rescued and their cars towed away one by one so Lake Shore Drive could be plowed. There were drifts between each car. It is now 11;20 am and LSD has not been opened to traffic yet and they are still experiencing white out conditions with all that blowing snow. Definitely will be remembered as one of the worse. I am Sorry, beachlily, that I posted about this upcoming storm on Annies Gifts. Take care, |
Man o man!! Remind me now, there is supposed to be global WARMING?? LOL Wow David & Lee. Brrrr. I do NOT envy y'all. They are predicting freezing rain tonight (rare) and snow on Friday (really rare) for us here in Houston. I say "really rare" but we've actually had snow here maybe four out of the past five years. That's more times than it snowed in the first 25 years of my life probably! It's crazy! And yes, Sally. We're having rolling blackouts here too. I didn't realize it was across the states. My power went off at 630 this morning and came back on right at 7. I didn't know it was a rolling blackout till I got to work. The power went on JUST in time for me to be able to open my garage door electrically and not have to yank on the cord and pull up the door myself, thank goodness! If it does snow here on Friday we'll probably get the day off... They're predicting 1-3 inches. You know, here in Houston, that's paralyzing! LOL. I know I know, that's nothing. But we simply aren't equipped for it, neither with machinery nor experience. Stay warm and dry everyone!! |
I hope David checks in this morning. We had a low of -19 overnight and it was -12 at 7AM. But now the winds have died down, its sunny and we have warmed up to a balmy Oďż˝ (or as Max would say No temperature at all). I just put a chuck roast, with potatoes, onion and carrots, in a slow cooker, trying a new recipe that adds no liquid. I still have some frozen broccoli and cauliflower so I can make dinner without going out. A small section of Denver lost power yesterday but we did not. All the schools in the 5 county area are closed today except the Denver Public Schools. Every news station this morning said that the DPS twitter site had received thousands of protests because the schools were not closed and DPS issued a statement that it was not trying to preempt parental judgment on the safety of sending students out in the cold. Hmm! Sally, Max warmed up the car yesterday, made a latte for me and coffee for himself in travel cups for the ride. He let me off at the hospital entrance and he was able to park within 20 feet of the rec center door, so neither of us was out in the cold for even a minute. I know how easy it is if you skip exercising once to find a reason not to go the next time, and the next, so unless I am really sick I go. And I feel it's really important for Max too, we keep each other going! Swimming is his exercise of choice - it would never be mine. I was the only one in the hospital workout gym when I arrived. In the hour and a half that I was there (30 minutes on the treadmill and 45 minutes in a cardiac and free weight and stretching class with an emphasis on breathing and some rest time in between)only two other people came to work on other machines. So I had a private exercise class! Usually there are about 12 people there when I go. Today's high is forecast at 7ďż˝ and Friday and Saturday at 46ďż˝ all three days with full sun so that won't be bad. But another chance of cold and snow Saturday night and Sunday. I watched the Chicago web cam that Pam linked, and it shows they are at 21ďż˝ now, but with blowing snow. I can guarantee it's more comfortable outside here in the blazing sun, even though we are still at 0ďż˝. I hope everyone stays safe and warm and has a good dinner planned. Along with that, my prayers are for an early spring! Lee |
I'm also here hoping that David checked in, I do hope he kept his power and he's OK. Right now we still have wind and blowing snow, but the sun is shining. The plows just came through and I shovelled my roof and my driveway and a path for Cooper. Yup, I had my exercise for the day, LOL. I made honey wheat bread last night with a pot of chili, today I have ground beef thawing so I can make Rocco's Mama's meatballs. It's cold, so I'm looking for a reason to turn the oven on! I hope power is back on in Texas, sheesh, if it's not one thing, it's another, all over too. |
Well the rolling blackouts are over, at least for now, they say. And snow is expected this afternoon. Hope everyone in the frozen north is doing OK! |
My DD still has no water, the water line, from the street to the house, is frozen, she's hoping the sun may warm it up enough today to thaw the pipe. She says they are still threatening rolling blackouts in San Antonio, but so far so good and they have heat and light. |
Her water line must be way too shallow. That's incredible that a water line in San Antonio would freeze! I must have missed reading that in your earlier post. Well, we were supposed to get maybe an inch of snow over night last night. I woke up to what looks like around 3" to 4" of snow, and some areas around Dallas have up to 6" of snow. Now they're predicting a slight chance of snow on Sunday. If only the Superbowl was last week! This is crazy weather. (No, I know it's February, and it's supposed to be winter, but it's still not quite normal.) I went into work yesterday, but only stayed a couple of hours. The store just wasn't heating up. It was 52 degrees inside the store. I could hardly type, and we weren't having many customers, so I just left. I don't know if I'll go in today or not. I went in yesterday because I had cabin fever. There's only so much of a pent up 3 year old this Grandma can handle! Sally |
Still no water, and most of southeast Texas and the Rio Grande Valley was closed this morning - ice and snow last night. |
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Well we didn't get any snow here afterall. Sally, you must've gotten ours. We did get a lot of freezing rain and sleet overnight which created frozen streets. The radio said stay home if you don't have to travel and work said don't come in if you don't want to drive in it. So I'm working from home today. I know it's February, and it's supposed to be winter, but it's still not quite normal .... Yup. Not normal. Not for THIS neck o' the woods anyway!! |
What a cutie, MomJ! It's bad when the Valley freezes over. My Mom grew up in Harlingen, and she didn't see snow till she was 19 years old. Sally |
They have water!! Now they can shower. She'll be keeping those faucets dripping for a few days. I've lived in Maryland all my life, and even with terribly cold winters, never had a pipe freeze. But our walls are insulated and our water lines are a least 6 feet down. This sure caught her by surprise. Ft. Sam Houston opened at 12:30, so I guess the city is getting back to normal. |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Fri, Feb 4, 11 at 15:09
I used to visit friends in the Rio Grande Valley every year (Mission), but they are no longer there. They only had small space heaters to keep warm when it got cold, and their gallery was very drafty. I would be concerned about crops in the Valley. I never saw snow until I was 11, and that was at my grandparents house in West Texas (between Fort Worth and Abilene). Our Dallas showroom is closed again for snow. We had record-breaking cold here yesterday morning - 40 degrees, but fortunately there was no wind, and so we didn't have a wind chill. I've been wearing wool scarves and gloves, of course. It's warming up here now and should be near 80 tomorrow, and so I'm expecting that everyone else will get some of that warmth very soon. My father always told me that weather generally traveled from west to east - except when they would have an "Alberta Clipper". I should call my parents this evening to check up on them. Lars |
That's great news, MomJ. Lars, are your folks still in Texas? We're supposed to get above freezing today for the first time since it all started last Tuesday. It seems longer than that, lol! I'm getting ready to head into work today, but I don't know if I'll even be able to unlock the gate. When the lock freezes, it's hard, if not impossible, to unlock. We'll see. Sally |
Good luck and be careful out there. |
Storm of the century for our area. We broke every record on the books. My burb endedn up with 21 inches of snow. 15-20 through out the metro and NEOK up into MO. Our schools were closed all week here. They haven't made a call for tomorrow yet. They don't plow the neighborhood streets down here and they are terrible. They did/are using the fire trucks and other city trucks to drive through and knock down drifts and compact the snow so people can get out. Went to the store yesterday and there was lots of empty shelves. No eggs at all and most dairy was gone too. They did just get a truck of milk in earlier before I got there. Fresh produce was hit and miss. No salad and some fruits were unavailable the bread isle was completely empty. Sally, I know you in Dallas have had your fair share too. I know it really has messed up SB week....so much lost revenue and some fans having a hard time just getting there. I saw the mess in HOuston too May. The rolling blackouts are crazy and kind of scary too when you think about it....not enough power sources to keep things going. Cathy, the lake area got slammed too. There are many docks both commercial and private that collapsed or sunk do to the weight of the snow. Early estimates are 40 plus million in damages on Grand Lake alone. Funny thing is the big boat show is going on this weekend. I'm tired and sore from digging myself, family, and friends out the last few days. Other than that I'm fine. The bad thing is we are in for another storm on Tuesday/Wednesday. They are saying 6-10 inches this go around but not as much wind. Think Dallas will be in on this one too. To think it was 76 degrees here last weekend and I was trimming shrubs and cleaning out flower beds. LOL!! Here are a few pics. They say will be in the 60's next weekend. I can't wait...bring on spring and summer!! David |
Geez, David, that looks like you should be here in Michigan! I'm sorry to see that you got hit again, you've had some awful weather for the past couple of years. Momj47, she might be wearing a coat and shorts, but she's cute as a button! I'll take all my snow over ice any time. I can put the Jeep in 4 wheel drive and drive through snow up to my windows, but get 4 wheel drive on ice and all it means is that all 4 of your wheels are gonna slide. Stay home if you can, and stay warm. Here we're all plowed and school was only closed for two days. We'll have snow every day for the next 5 or 6 days, but just a few inches per day, so that's not a problem at all. Annie |
- Posted by publickman (My Page) on Sun, Feb 6, 11 at 22:52
Love your gazebo, David - did you build it yourself or did it come with the house? It does look more like Minnesota or Ontario than OK, however. It's warmer now in TX (according to DM) and so I hope you are thawing out by now. Lars |
Brrrr David!!! Well it did warm up a bit over the weekend here but it's supposed to get way low again tonight. Ick. Suuuummmmmmeeeeerrrrrrrrrr!!! Where ARE you?? LOL Here's my favorite weather poem: As a rule man's a fool |
Thanks Lars. Yes, it came with house. It has a ceiling fan, lights, and a couple of electric outlets in it. It has been great for parties, playing cards late at night and I had a DJ set up his stuff out there for a party. I also have used it for my smoker and grill when it's been raining. We just got hit with more snow last night and today. They say we will be in the mid sixties by Monday and all of next week. That should take care of all of this carp...I'm so ready for spring and summer. This has been a record breaking winter for us. We usually don't get this much snow. When it does snow it is generally melted and gone in a day or two. I almost moved to Southern CA 25 years ago....as of late I think I should have! LOL David |
Nah, David, Tulsa's much nicer than Southern California, and a whole lot less expensive to live. At least, that's what I've heard, not having lived in California nor Tulsa. I have been to Tulsa, and it's a very nice city. Sally |
Yikes, I've neglected checking this thread and just saw your photos-- I'm speechless! What a mess when an area is not accustomed to that kind of weather.I'm clueless, but with the rapid swing of temperatures, isn't there some issue with your pipes or the asphalt? David, I love your patio furniture. The backs of your padded chairs are sharp and I like the dining set and gazebo too! |
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David, Mother Nature was so unkind! You expect to wake up to that kind of weather in NY but not Oklahoma. Hope you're warming up and thawing out! |
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I'm looking at getting the Vroom as an accessory to my Central Vac. It will not be the main hose but a secondary hose hidden in a cabinet in the kitchen. It will be used instead of a broom for the most part.
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I had a central vac in a house I lived in previously. The vroom sounds like a great idea. Or you could just get an extra outlet placed in the area you plan to put the vroom, then buy a stretch hose. |
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I had 4 of these in my former home. One in the kitchen,one in 2 of the bathrooms, and 1 in the laundry room. I had the inlet installed in the toe kick of the kitchen cabinet and the 2 in the bathrooms, in the bottoms of the vanity cabinets. I thought I would be able to use this in my master bath but I had to turn a corner as the inlet was just on the other side of the entrance to the closet. I would make that bend and he hose would seal itself shut just after you made the bend where it was at the inlet and you would loose all of the suction. This should come with the White Glove, attachement set. I think you get the Turbocat, wands, hose, tool set, the Vroom hose with another set of wands, another floor tool, and a Tubo cat. The TC is great for carpeted stairs and furniture for pet hair. |
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In making this tutorial to teach you all how to put together tiaras I learned a few things in the process as well.
Get together all ingredients... stiff royal icing, tips #2 and #3. A small cup of water and paintbrush, wax paper, a lipless container (to ensure ease of removal once the beautiful tiara is finished), your pattern, a towel to rest your container on if it is easier to pipe with it laying down to start (it is for me) and tape. |
Wrap your pattern around the appropriate sized container, I personally like tupperware containers because of the varying sizes and smooth bases. Tape the pattern in place, this ensures it doesn't slip later. |
Tape the wax paper over the pattern, I like to fold my wax paper in half, it gives it a bit more stability and I know it will not crumple on me when I set the container upright.Tape the wax paper onto the container so it wont slip. |
Start to pipe over your pattern making sure you have as many lines, etc..touching eachother to make it more sturdy. I usually start mine with it laying on a towel till I can not turn it anymore, I am usually shakiest in the beginning till I get the groove going. Then I prop it up on my turntable and what ever other thing I can use to make it the comfortable height for me to pipe |
If you find you are making peaks with your icing you can gently tamp them down with a damp paintbrush or with just a little bit of cornstarch on your finger | ||||
once you have piped over your pattern allow it to dry at least 2 hours. |
Pipe over the tiara again, allow to dry and repeat. You want at least 3 layers to give it some strenghth for when you take it off of its container. I usually allow my completed tiaras to dry at least a full 24-36 hours. If I have more time I give it more. Better safe than sorry right? |
When completely dry, carefully remove the tape from the container and the wax paper. Slide tiara carefully off. Peel back the wax paper, and ta dah!!! you have a tiara. At this point if you want you may paint it with luster dusts, pearl dusts, sparkle dusts. |
HOW TO REPAIR A BROKEN TIARAIf your tiara should break the first time you try this technique (and chances are it will!) Not to worry!! Repairing your tiara only takes a few minutes. |
Set the broken peices back into place, and trace more royal icing in the broken cracks. Then wait for it to dry.Depending on the breakage, sometimes its faster to simply start over. |


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Six years ago a Massachusetts fire captain began teaching first responders how to identify and deal with individuals with autism. Now, he's taking the program national thanks to a federal grant.
Bill Cannata started the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition in 2005 by working with groups in his Westwood, Mass. community.
Today, the organization has touched 17,000 emergency professionals in the Northeast and now with the help of a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant will expand to 13 states as far west as Oklahoma.
The training program — led exclusively by those with family members who have autism — coaches first responders to understand how stimuli like sirens or flashing lights could overwhelm an individual with the developmental disorder. Participants learn appropriate responses, such as guiding the person to a calm space and taking the time to listen.
Those who have gone through the two-hour training are appreciative. And many soon report back that they've had an opportunity to put their new skills to use, Cannata told The Boston Globe. To read more click here.
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I bought a "swingtime' fuschia basket from our local garden shop. Shes a big old bush 3' wide n bout 2' tall and she is just stunning. I was wondering if it would be better to plant her in the ground. Theres a nicely shaded area with some dapples of light that shine through in the back, would this be a good area to plant her? much thanks. Rosemarie |
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Hi Rosemarie The cultivar 'Swingtime', can grow quite big and make a good size plant, however as it produces a lot of long lax growth the weight of the blooms make it ideal as a hanging basket or hanging pot. It is not therfore an ideal plant for putting straight into the ground as the blooms trail on the floor and would be spoilt and you wouldn't get the benefit of seeing them in their full glory. Why not get a planter that will lift the pot off the floor and one that you could move around the yard until you find the best position. Alternatively buy a hanging pot and transfer the plant into this. The position that you describe would seem to be a little too shaded, the plant would appreciate some shade but too much will not be beneficial and the plant would become 'drawn' and the color of the blooms would be badly affected. It is a lovelly cultivar that has stood the test of time... Hope this helps and post a pic to let everyone see how good it gets. Tight.... |
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Apple offers MacBook Pro buyers a choice of glossy or antiglare (matte) displays.
Q: I've noticed that some flat-panel LCDs have glossy screens, while others have matte screens. Is there any advantage to one versus the other?
A: Each screen has its advantages and disadvantages, which is why manufacturers waver between the two. Glossy screens produce an image that's generally regarded as "richer." Admittedly, that's a nebulous term, but essentially it means there is more color depth and vibrancy. On the downside, glossy screens are more susceptible to glare, reflecting light from windows and light bulbs. And they tend to show fingerprints and smudges more readily, especially when they are off.
Matte screens tend to handle glare better, due to a polarized coating over the glass that diffuses ambient light. A side effect of the matte finish is a slight blurring, reduced contrast and a narrower viewing angle.
Which is better is a matter of environment and personal preference. If the screen is in a room that's generally dark, consider a glossy finish. In a controlled environment it offers a best-case picture. But I wouldn't be too afraid of a matte finish. Most of us use our screens in mixed light where the minor qualitative difference is offset by the anti-reflective benefit.


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Posted onWest Marine announced that more than $18,000 was raised for local charities at the grand-opening celebration of its newest flagship location in Sarasota, Fla.
West Marine held a "Casting for a Cause" event to launch the grand-opening weekend. Tickets were available for $10 through Suncoast Charities for Children; the Snook Foundation; the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation; Mote Marine Laboratory; Sarasota Youth Sailing Program; Englewood Sailing Association; Sarasota Bay Watch; and the Sarasota Power Squadron.
A live and silent auction was held on site and all of the proceeds benefited these local charities.
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Ingredients 12 cups fresh summer tomatoes, any variety, diced 1/2-inch
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 ounces cooked cavatappi or orrechiette pasta
1 cup arugula (or spinach), washed and dried
1 ounce ricotta salata, crumbled (can be substituted with grated Parmesan)
Instructions Combine tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil. Refrigerate until needed, up to two days.
Re-heat cooked pasta in vegetable stock or wter. Wilt arugula in saute pan. Drain pasta, then immediately toss with sauce and arugula. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.


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Very mixed feelings about this car. On the one hand, it's hard not to really like something this pretty - it's a convincing Infiniti G37 knockoff - and this quick. And believe me, it is quick. The six-speed manual transmission is well worth the $2330, as it wakes up the ol' VQ and turns a well-mannered family car into a snorting, rorting beast capable of some very impressive second-gear pulls. There's more cause for celebration inside, where, despite some tacky faux leather and brushed aluminum trim, this Altima SR is far more mature than its predecessors. The small color screen on the non-navigation-equipped stereo unit is also a nice touch.
On the other hand, this Altima is noisy, unrefined, and still handles like an overpowered front-wheel-drive family car. That's despite the fact that its suspension is tuned so firm that it rattles interior panels over potholes. And though $30,320 is a good deal cheaper than the real-deal G37, it's quite a bit more expensive than similarly equipped, V-6 versions of the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang, and Hyundai Genesis.
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− | The median age in {{w|USA}} is about 35 years. This means that anything that happened longer ago than that ( | + | The median age in {{w|USA}} is about 35 years. This means that anything that happened longer ago than that (less the first five or six years of one's life, where they're too young to remember cultural events) will be remembered by a minority of people. For example, here in 2012, the majority of Americans are too young to remember the 1970s. |
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Title text: 'Baby Got Back' turned 20 this year. My favorite nostalgia show is VH1's 'I Love The Inexorable March of Time Toward the Grave That Awaits Us All.' |
The median age in USA is about 35 years. This means that anything that happened longer ago than that (less the first five or six years of one's life, where they're too young to remember cultural events) will be remembered by a minority of people. For example, here in 2012, the majority of Americans are too young to remember the 1970s.
Title Text - This is in reference to the vastly over-saturated programming on VH1 dedicated to the history of the TV universe.
2015 The Falkand Islands War This is in reference to the brief outbreak of hostilities between the UK and Argentina over a small patch of rock off the shore of Argentina claimed by both but controlled by the UK. Even to this date (2012) tensions remain high over the ownership of these islands, and while a majority of people alive weren't alive to remember it first hand, it nevertheless remains present in the collective psyche of both nations.
2018 New Coke References a public relations blunder that the Coca Cola corporation undertook in attempting to reformulate its cola recipe, naming it New Coke. The public backlash so shook the company that even to this date, the reinstated original recipe is referred to as Coke Classic.
2020 Chernobyl Refers to the 1996 meltdown of a nuclear power plant in the Ukranian SSR (then a part of the Soviet Union.)
2023 The Berlin Wall Refers specifically to the tearing down of a soviet-erected barrier through the city of Berlin, up to then divided into soviet-controlled east and western-controlled west portions. With the gradual wane of the Soviet Union, and specifically the reunification of Germany in 1989, the wall was torn down by people on both sides of the division.
2024 HammerTime Refers to a refrain in MC Hammer's 1990 hit song U Can't Touch This; Randall Munroe makes reference to this song elsewhere in his comics, too (specifically xkcd 108 and xkcd 210.)
2025 The Soviet Union Refers to the cold-war adversary of the United States, emerging after the end of World War I and only collapsing in 1991.
2026 The LA Riots Refers to the massive riots occuring at the release of the verdict acquitting the officers accused of the Rodney King beatings in 1992.
2027 Lorena Bobbit Refers to the woman who emasculated her husband in 1993.
2045 Trying to say Eyjafjallajökull Is a reference to a volcano in Iceland that erupted from 20 March 2010 through 23 May 2010. The eruption threw volcanic ash several kilometres up in the atmosphere which led to air travel disruption in northwest Europe for six days from 15th to 21st of April. Source Wikipedia
How far off the top of that list is the death of JFK? SteveB (talk) 10:55, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
- Looking at the time table, my guess would be around 2000. ~JJ (talk) 11:01, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
- Assuming that the median age growed monotonically in the past, that was around '98/'99. 188.8.131.52 13:05, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Ah, the seventies. Bell Bottoms. The Bicentennial. The Munich Olympics. The original Star Wars movie. Except for Star Wars, I suppose much of that could be forgotten. Especially Bell Bottoms.-- IronyChef (talk) 13:50, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Lorena Bobbitt is misspelled in the comic. It should have two "t's." Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500185_162-4207517.html [Goingtotryscience, 10 Aug 2012] --Goingtotryscience (talk) 14:59, 10 August 2012 (UTC) Uploaded corrected version. Both still available if you click on the image and view upload history.--B. P. (talk) 15:46, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
The cold war was after World War II, not World War I. --Ralfoide (talk) 16:18, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
- He didn't say the cold war was after World War I, he said the Soviet Union began after World War I and was the advesary of the United States during the cold war. --Enginesoul (talk) 18:10, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
Let's not forget 2035 when the majority of people will not remember a world berift of XKCD! Loeb (talk) 17:17, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
When Coca-Cola change the formula to New Coke, they kept the name "Coca-Cola" for the reformulated beverage, and discontinued the old formula. Because of the backlash, they reintroduced the old formula as "Coca-Cola Classic" and kept the new formula as "Coca-Cola". After a while, with "Coca-Cola Classic" being by far the biggest seller, the new formula was rebranded "Coke II", and eventually discontinued (I believe). The can I have in front of me is marked simply "Coca-Cola", so I guess "Coca-Cola Classic" was eventually rebranded back to the original name. --Blaise Pascal (talk) 17:55, 10 August 2012 (UTC)
- Coke II was produced and distributed in some Midwestern markets as late as 2002. Supposedly it's still available in the Marshall Islands, or somewhere like that. Daniel Case (talk) 21:22, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
Am I the only one who thinks that there are some other things needing explaining here? I have no idea what "Forgot About Dre" or "Baby Got Back" are about. (Well, not without a little googling.) And Pluto still exists, even if it's not currently classified as a planet (last I heard, they were considering classifying it and Charon as a twin planet system) so people are unlikely to forget about the name.--Joe Green (talk) 07:26, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
- Actually, Pluto is still a planet. To say Pluto is not a planet is the same thing as saying little people aren't people, which is incredibly bigoted against little people. Only a true sociopath would say that Pluto isn't a planet. "Dwarf planet" has planet right in the name. Of COURSE a dwarf planet is a planet.18.104.22.168 15:07, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
Oh and if Chernobyl is considered worthy of explanation, surely so is Challenger? Columbine too. Jeff's initial selection seems a little arbitrary, and while he justifiably never claims to provide a comprehensive explanation, we usually fill in the gaps.--Joe Green (talk) 07:34, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
- Gaps: Filled. By the way, none of the explanation was actually Jeff's. It's the collaboration of multiple users (feel free to pitch in). For example, I made the first revision of the article, with a basic explanation, Jjhuddle added information about the title text (which I skipped over, as I wasn't sure about it), Jilkscom56 added the bit about Eyjafjallajökull, IronyChef added eight more years, MrFlibble fixed an error in one of the dates, AHT expanded the Berlin Wall section, and I filled in the rest of the blanks. Omega Talk • Contribs 08:18, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
The Berlin Wall was constructed by East Germany, not the USSR and it preceded the reunification of Germany. I've sort of fixed it, but it could do with more work. Jeremyp (talk) 10:35, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
- Good. I was just writing a comment about exactly these two points. Although the role of the soviets is not entirely clear, it was the Eastern German (aka German Democratic Republic) Government that decided and (mostly) Eastern German soldiers who built the Wall. And while the "Fall of the Wall" usually refers to the day where suddenly after a very confusing press conference, people could cross the border from east to west, the November 9, 1989, the reunification was a political and formal act in 1990, almost a year later. 188.8.131.52 10:51, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
- Also, the wall was technically not torn down by anyone and especially not from both sides. After a series of weekly demonstrations in Eastern Germany (by a lot of courageous people in different cities), the Government made a decision to lift the travel restrictions, effectively allowing travelling to the West. On November 9, 1989, they made this official in a press conference which did not even receive a lot of attention at first. In this conference, someone raised the question when these new regulation would take effect, and seemingly unprepared, the speaker said "as far as I can see, it's effective immediately". Although there were so many people up that night in both East and West, and although maybe the mass of people prevented a shooting by the unprepared soldiers at the checkpoint, the revolution was not a spontaneous tearing of the wall, it was the demonstrations in the preceeding weeks by the Eastern German People. 22.214.171.124 11:30, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
It seems whoever wrote the explanation for 9/11 has already forgotten the other two planes that crashed that day: one into the Pentagon, and one in a field outside of Shanksville, PA (Presumably on its way to crashing into the Capitol Building)
- Well go change it then!
Actually I found the most crucial part, the math, was done poorly: Why do we have a 32 years gap today and a 35 years gap in the future, when the current median age is "around 35"?. I fixed it, but I'm not a native speaker, so I'd be happy if someone could go over the first paragraph (again). BKA (talk) 13:40, 13 August 2012 (UTC)
"He lost all popularity after he controversially boycotted the 1980 Olympics, in Moscow" Well, this just proves the point of the comic. Anyone old enough to remember the Carter administration would not have written this. The Olympic boycott was actually supported by most of the American people at the time, albeit a little grudgingly. It was, in fact, one of the few things Carter did at that point that was popular.The explanation would be more accurate if it read "He lost popularity due to continual high inflation during his administration, failure to resolve the Iran hostage crisis, a speech that was interpreted as blaming the American people for his administration's failings, and a growing perception that he was in over his head." Daniel Case (talk) 21:19, 14 August 2012 (UTC)
- I've rewritten that section to include more information. Wikipedia does say that the Olympic boycott was controversial, and my memory concurs. The real error about the boycott was that it wasn't generally a cold-war issue, but rather a direct response to the Afghanistan invasion. Which is why it was so controversial, as such a boycott was purely political when the spirit of the games was intended to overcome such political differences. Blaisepascal (talk) 21:51, 14 August 2012 (UTC)


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Contract negotiations underway for Rocky View Fire Services and CountyBy: Derek Clouthier | Posted: Monday, Mar 04, 2013 11:28 am Rocky View County Fire Services began to discuss a new contract with the County through the arbitration process on Feb. 24. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) president for Rocky View Jeff Cragg said he expects the process to take a few days to reach an agreement, indicating that several issues need to be addressed. �After that, it is in the hands of the arbitration panel,� said Cragg. �And we will wait for the panel�s decision.� Grant Kaiser, a communications manager for the County, said both parties have agreed not to �negotiate in the media.� In a statement released by the County, Reeve Rolly Ashdown said, �We are very concerned that a substantial increase in costs to settle with the firefighters union will impact not only taxes, but other services in the county, such as infrastructure and roads. We�re a large and lightly populated region, and simply cannot afford urban firefighting models and costs.� Rocky View firefighters joined the IAFF three years ago and have been working toward a new contract since that time. Actual demands have not been released by the IAFF, but Cragg said he hopes it will be on par with other similar departments. �The union is optimistic that we will achieve a standard firefighter-type union collective agreement,� he said. �Nothing more, nothing less.� The County currently pays its full-time firefighters in the low $70,000 range (plus benefits), but that recent negotiations in nearby communities have seen settlements around the $93,000 mark. This will be the first collective agreement for Rocky View Fire Services since joining the IAFF. Comments
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My name is Chase!
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- Breed: Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier Mix
- Color: Black - With Tan, Yellow Or Fawn
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
Chase's Info...
I am up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Meet Chase!
He is a precious, 9 week, MinPin/Yorkie mix. He is very sweet and lovable. He gets along great with other pets and would be perfect for a family with children. He has received 2 rounds of puppy shots, a Bordetella vaccine, and a health exam. If interested, email Connie at email@example.com
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Chase, a Cranford Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier for sale in Cranford, or seeking a Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier puppy from a breeder in Cranford.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Cranford already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Cranford breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier breeders who help with Miniature Pinscher/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Cranford paves the way for another one to be saved.


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My name is Hop-Along!
Facts about Hop-Along
- Breed: Manx
- Color: Black & White Or Tuxedo
- Age: Kitten
- Sex: Male
- Hair: Short
Hop-Along's Info...
I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with cats.
Hop-along can do the bunny hop and moves a little funny, but that doesn't stop him from jumping and running all around.
Other Pets at Hobo Hotel for Cats
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Hop-Along, a Lake Charles Manx kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Manx for sale in Lake Charles, or seeking a Manx kitten from a breeder in Lake Charles.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Lake Charles already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Lake Charles breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Manx breeders who help with Manx rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Lake Charles paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash
I feel like spaghetti squash might be the new kale.
I forgot how cool it is to pull the tightly knit strands apart with a fork into a mess of veggie noodles in a bowl you can compost afterwards. If you're the sort who, like me, loves squash roasted with butter and eaten straight from its shell even when it's not Thanksgiving, let this serve as a reminder that spaghetti squash is easier to eat with one hand than any of its cousins. If I was a real-life Bridget Jones - single, working late and eating on the couch in my PJs, I imagine half a roasted spaghetti squash would be in heavy rotation. When I wasn't eating Nutella straight from the jar.
But look! Not only is it delicious as a vehicle for butter (and Parmesan cheese! oh yes), it can transport any number of pasta ingredients. Right now, the Pinteresty thing to do is turn it into a lasagna by spreading the bottom with ricotta and layering on a meaty tomato sauce and grated cheese. But you can't really call it lasagna without the requisite flat noodles, can you? I wanted to do meatballs, but absentmindedly dumped the ground bison into the pan and broke it up with a spoon. And so after roasting the squash halves (scoop out the seeds, rub them with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast at 375F for about half an hour – or just pop them in the microwave) I filled them with a chunky meat sauce – the type I'd normally pile on pasta.
Then covered the lot with grated cheese and slid them back into the oven to get all bubbly and melty. That's it. No need for measurements here, so I won't burden you with a recipe. Just pretend you have a shallow bowl of pasta and do with it what you will – then smother it with cheese and bake it.
And the cheese will help hold everything together on your fork while you eat it curled up with pillows on the couch in front of the TV. Even if you're not Bridget Jones.
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- Age: Puppy
- Size: Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
- Sex: Male
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I am housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Hi my name is Vinny! HNH rescued me from a backyard where I was unwanted left to die :( I am a super happy puppy. I love to play with other dogs/cats/rabbits and toys! I have a lot of energy and the vet says I will most likely be around 90lbs fully grown. Vinny will be best suited with an active family with a large yard. For an application visit our website: www.hopenheroes.com or email email@example.com. Adoption/Donation fee and home inspection required. IF YOU RENT we will require a written letter from your landlord stating that you are allowed to have a large breed dog.
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