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Pennywise...my older brother used to make me watch those movies and between the Clown-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named and Chucky...yep, scarred for life!
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If you read about it, there are a lot of people pretty upset with how it looks now. Both from on the ride and from the exterior. Here are a few before pics Sorry for all that. I'm a nerd and intrigued by weird things.
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I've finally finished catching up (you know, once this TR is nearly over, haha)!
One of the things I'm most excited to do on our eventual trip to Disneyland is to go on all the dark rides that either either never or no long exist(ed) in WDW. There's just something so undeniably Disney about them! And I'm all about that fried green tomato sandwich from Hungry Bear. As soon as I first heard about it, I knew I'd have to order it. Even better that most people really seem to enjoy it! Can't wait to hear about the rest of your time in Disneyland, and to follow along on your WDW trip report!
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Yeah, clowns are the worst. I am still mad I sad that seen with Pennywise, I had nightmares after that point and would worry about there being terrifying clowns down in the sewers. Noooot awesome. Hahaha, that's tough about the circus! I wouldn't even know what to do with myself. TOTALLY agree about the peppery ranch sauce on the fried green tomato sandwich! That would be SO good! I liked the one Matt had but he is not a fan of mangos so I think that part he didn't like. But the ranch would be tasty! Quote:
Jack was fantastic! I am so happy we got to meet him. And yeah, Cinderella Castle should so do the same walkthrough. It would be BEAUTIFUL! And thanks! Our Christmas card was all Disneyland, all the way. Quote:
You are going to love all of the dark rides! Some of them are a bit wonkier than the others, but I have to say I've found a new love for Mr. Toad's Wild Ride! That is one I will definitely go on every trip to Disneyland. That sandwich I thought was really good! Matt doesn't enjoy mango very much so I think that was the only part he didn't love, but I thought overall it was great with the sweet potato fries! Thanks! I'm excited to finish this TR up and get started on my WDW TR, too!
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Chapter Twenty-Two: "Ready... Set... GO!": Our first experience on Radiator Springs Riders!
Day 3: December 1st, 2013 We left off as we were heading over to California Adventure to use our Radiator Springs Racers FPs! Fortunately when we arrived, it was actually up and running, yay! But we also noticed crazy wait times; OVER TWO HOURS for standby, and I heard a CM tell a woman that single rider was 45 minutes! HOLY COW. I was very happy we had FPs, but had a feeling wed end up having to wait a little bit. Unfortunately we had a slight wait, which I wouldn't have minded except for the women and their children behind us. HOLY COW I've never run into such awful women. Whats funny is it was the same woman Id seen earlier in front of me with her double stroller nearly running people over! She wouldn't budge or move for anyone with her stroller while she was on her phone. Anyway, her and her kids and her friend were behind us and the kids were climbing all over, running ahead, and basically just running wild. Don't get me wrong, kids are kids, but the mother was not paying attention at all. The woman was just focused on her phone and at one point she dropped her phone and literally screamed so loud that everyone in line was staring at her. I finally put my arm on the railing so the kids would stop climbing all over next to us and wouldn't fall and crack their heads open, and that at least helped alleviate their obnoxiousness. Awesome parent of the year aside, we did end up striking up a conversation with a man in front of us who was there with his two kids. I think we talked about Seattle because he had family that lived there or something. He was pleasant but was asking me tons of questions about iPhones, haha. I think he had a Blackberry or something? I dont know, but he was pleasant enough. We finally made it to the front and got ready to hop into our car! The cars are pretty much the same seating as you see in the Test Track vehicles. We got in and we were off. Driving through this area was really neat, and you really felt like you were in the movie. The animatronics were INSANE. I mean, I couldn't believe that these weren't real cars talking to us. Okay well I could but they were pretty amazing to see. Before we knew it, we were outside and ready to race! Aaaand our car lost, WOMPWOMP. So, my thoughts? It was a super neat ride, and overall was extremely impressive. However, its very similar to Test Track and in terms of the outside part of the ride, Id say I most definitely prefer Test Track and the speed you gain on that ride. RSR is way more of a hilly/slower ride until the very end. I did love the racing aspect of it though, I thought it was fun since I'm a competitive person, haha. This is something I would wait in line for 15-20 minutes for, but anything longer and Id pass. If I had a little girl or boy that was a Cars fan though, oh my goodness, Im sure his or her mind would be blown by it. Definitely a fun time! We headed out of Carsland towards the front of the park, and we ran right into Pluto looking all adorable in his Christmas getup! We waited a few minutes and I got to meet my favorite little pup in Disneyland! At this point we needed a break from the park crowds and wanted to get our final bits of shopping done, so we headed over to Downtown Disney! I cant remember where this was, but we came across this awesome Hatbox Ghost statue! I had a hard time not getting it for Matt.. I also traded Vinylmation, and got this one from the Disneyland Paris Park series! On our way out, I took a photo of this hanging outside, because I thought it was kind of hilarious that there was a Disney World banner there. We decided to go to World of Disney to do some shopping for my niece, my sister, and our co-workers. We ended up getting my niece, in addition to her cute Minnie Mouse, this ADORABLE little jacket for her to wear! And obviously, Im going to post the photo my brother sent to me after they got their Christmas package of little Melina, looking adorable. We picked up some fun gifts for my sister, including Jack Skellington earrings and a stuffed Eeyore: We bought a cute Mickey Santa Vinylmation for my collection: And then we bought our friend Brian, who was dog/house-sitting, a fun Disneyland t-shirt! We couldnt forget our co-workers, so we bought them cute rice krispy treats, and grabbed ourselves some for later! After we got all of our gifts for everyone, we decided to stop by Jazz Kitchen Express for some tasty beignets!! We decided to eat them outside, and they were SO GOOD. Like, I wish I could be eating them right now. Yum. I highly suggest trying them from Jazz Kitchen! After we finished up, we started to head back to our room to drop everything off and take a mid-day break! Along the way, we were looking down at those memory stones and came across one of someone from our town! So weird and random that we happened to randomly stumble across this one in particular! Due to how much our feet had been hurting the previous day, we decided to take a longer break today and really get ourselves refreshed for the rest of our night! Im pretty sure we also took the opportunity to do a lot of our packing so we wouldnt have to worry about it later that evening. A little while later, I got myself all ready to roll for more fun! (Keep on readin'!) Continued in next post
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Chapter Twenty-Three: Heading back into Disneyland... and things are gettin' cray cray!
Day 3: December 1st, 2012 At this point we headed right back into Disneyland and the crowds were pretty insane, especially with the first night of the Candlelight Processional happening in a few hours. As some of you know, Candlelight Processional is a big deal in Disney World and they have tons of showings for it, etc. In Disneyland, theyve only historically had 2 nights of the CP, both during the first weekend of December. This year, they decided to expand it to 20 nights, but still decided to have it in by the train station on Main Street. That being said, it was a total nightmare getting through that area when we arrived! We weaved our way through the groups of people standing around and headed back towards Big Thunder Mountain. The line was 40 minutes, so we opted for Fast Passes! We decided to head towards Fantasyland to see what the wait times were for IASW, and went around Big Thunder, which seemed weird since there is no back side of Big Thunder that you can walk around in Disney World! Matt really had to go to the bathroom, but there was a huge line, so while he went to the bathroom, I took it as an opportunity to go check out Big Thunder Ranch, which they completely changed for the holidays into the Jingle Jangle Jamboree! There was a little stage towards the back where there was fun live music going on, which you can sort of see here.. I really loved all of the pretty lights and awesome decorations they put up in this area. Matt found me and we decided to stop by Santas cabin to see what was in there! It was too cute for words! Santa wasnt home, but it was wonderful checking out his little cabin even though I guess we were kind of technically breaking in? Haha not really, but hopefully Santa was cool with us taking photos of the inside of his cabin. We headed out of the Jamboree area, and had to take a photo of this sign. It made us both laugh and think of our boss at work, who more often than not says BAH HUMBUG (even though we know he secretly likes Christmas): By the time we left the area, it was starting to get dark! I love the carousel at night.. We headed over to IASW because we really wanted to marvel at it more. It was just too pretty not to when youre so close to it! Unfortunately the line was crazy long, so we just opted to take some photos instead.. We were both kind of hungry, so we headed back towards Frontierland and decided to split a Mickey Mouse pretzel. We sat down on a bench right near BTMRR and ate our pretzel, commenting on how insane the crowds had gotten to be. It was BUMPING. After we finished our delightful pretzel, we decided to use our Haunted Mansion fast passes wed grabbed earlier. Oh my word, the line was ginormous, even to get into the FP line! When we got towards the front where they check FPs, the CMs wished me a Happy Birthday, and then as soon as they saw our FPs were good from hours ago, Im pretty sure we got an eye roll, and a knowing smile, hahaha. But they still let us through, so whatever! We really enjoyed our final ride on Haunted Mansion Holiday! I still think thats something ANY NBC fan has to see at least once in their life, its that impressive, I promise. Next, we finish hanging out in Disneyland, then escape the crowds for some Adventuring! Continued in next post
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Another great set of updates! It is so fun to read your take on DLR stuff that we do frequently. We love Hungry Bear and eating overlooking the water. It is great, and I'm glad you finally got to ride RSR and park hop back and forth. We couldn't believe the crowds for the processional either. We went on one of the last nights this year and it was the most crowded we have seen Disneyland ever.
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Ahhhhhhhh that is the coolest thing ever that you met Jack!!!! Too bad Sally wasn't there too, but still AWESOME!!!
The Cars ride looks really cute! I can see how a Cars fan (my niece in particular!) would go nuts over that! Those beignets look so good!
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I can totally see how the Radiator Springs ride is like Test Track. Totally. And if they bring it to WDW, it'll be like having two Test Tracks (baby...zoom!).
I love that little Minnie jacket! I want one in my size! Not gonna lie, pictures of those crowds make me a little claustrophobic. I love September at WDW for a reason. Too bad IASW had a horrible line. I'd hate to miss it being so close! I'm jealous that you not only got to meet Jack (how cool is that!?), but that you just got to hop on HM Holiday pretty much anytime you wanted. Awesome! I need to make it there one day. I know I keep saying that. Santa's cottage is TOO CUTE, even if you were breaking and entering! Love the kids' notes in their wonderful big handwriting.
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WOW! Disneyland looks like it has gotten super busy! Adorable picture of your niece in the jacket. That Mickey Mouse pretzel looks so yum. You take such great pictures! I'm hoping for a better camera by my next visit.Can't believe we are already close to the end of this trip. But that just means you'll start your new TR soon I hope!
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Sleeping Beauty is, in my opinion, one of the most BEAUTIFULLY animated movies... just, ever. It's just beyond gorgeous. That walk-thru does sound awesome.
Did you know that the Snow White fountain had forced prospective, too? I forgot where I heard it, but they made the statues of the dwarves and Snow White all the same height, so they put her up higher to mask it, because obviously she is much taller than them in the movie! I'm sorry, I don't usually go out and say that I hate a lot of things, but I cannot stand rude guests, and I cannot stand clueless parents. When you combine those two things... HATE. Just no. RSR LOOKS AMAZING!!! It's funny that you said that about it being similar to Test Track, because I always thought that too! (From pictures, of course.) I love the outdoor part of Test Track (in fact, it's the only part I really care about if I'm being honest) so I think I would like this ride better because of the entire ride experience! It just looks awesome. And I love Cars! It's just too cute. Okay, this is a super random/Disnerdy thing to say, but I always think the Disneyland FPs look so funny with all the open space under the return times! Why aren't they just shorter? The things I notice. MICKEY PRETZEL. THAT'S LIKE A FOOD DREAM OF MINE.
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Yikes how did I get behind by 4 updates!! You're churning them out at lightning speed girl!! The castle looks so flippin beautiful when its all christmassy!! And I LOVE that you can walk through it!! Disney rules at forced perspective forever and always!!! I can always appreciate an EXTREME CLOSE UP!!!! That is such a cute photo of you two in front of the castle, you both look so happy!! EEK not a fan of the creepy popcorn churner at all!! Clowns are just not right! Quote:
Your niece looks SO cute in the jacket!! Such a great buy!!
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RSR was super fun, though I just couldn't believe the amount of people in that line who were waiting for over 2 hours! Crazy. Glad to know I'm not alone in thinking those crowds were insane! Good lord, I couldn't believe them all! I think next DL trip during the holiday season will be in early-mid November. Thanks! I know I'm cruising through them but I have to get this darn TR done so I can start my WDW TR! Quote:
OMG a Cars fan would go NUTS over it! It was pretty impressive, much like the rest of CarsLand. Beignets were delicious! I would most definitely eat those all up again, haha. Quote:
Haha she looked adorable in her little Minnie jacket, I won't lie. OMG, those crowds were bonkers. Like, Christmas time bonkers. It wasn't ideal at all, but fortunately that was the only time we dealt with crappy crowds. I was a little sad about not going on IASW but we also got to ride it a lot so I was okay with it. Haha, yeah, that HM Holiday is just so darn neat. I can't wait to see it again! You WILL make it there one day, darn it! I loved all of the little touches in Santa's little cabin! It was adorable. Quote:
Thanks, I thought that photo was pretty adorable. She's such a cute peanut! The pretzel was very tasty! Thank you so much for the compliments on my photos! I'm still learning but I'm getting there. I love my new camera though! And yes, sad this one is coming to a close... but I am BEYOND excited to start my WDW TR here soon. It is going to be such a fun trip report! I've already edited all of my photos for that one, so I'm ready to roll! Just gotta finish this one and then I can start writing! I hope I'll see you over there! Quote:
The walk-through was gorgeous! I was just in awe the whole time I was walking through it. I didn't know that, but Disney and their trickery! I love that fountain, it's a wonderful place to kind of hide out for a bit and just take in the scenery, and offers wonderful views of the castle, too! OMG, same here. These women WERE TERRIBLE. I just can't even deal. Glad you understand, hahaha. You would love RSR, honestly! It's a really fabulous attraction and the scenery is really impressive. I'd definitely go on it again, just hopefully with less insane lines/waiting! Hahaha you know what's funny, I was thinking the same thing when looking at my photos! There's just so much random space! BUT I think it's because they are going to start enforcing return times there, like in WDW, so it'll probably start printing that little note about having to return during that hour. I just heard somewhere they were starting that next week, but who the heck knows! The pretzel was tasty... AND adorable, what more could a girl ask for?! Quote:
Hahaha it's not you, it's me! No, it really is! I am trying to get through this TR so I can start writing my WDW one. I mean, I could probably start it now but I really want to make sure I put in 100% time for each TR, making sure I keep up with the details. I know if I had 2 going on at the same time I would get confused to probably write them too quickly. I know! I loved it with all of the lights on it. It's just beautiful. I can't wait to go back and see it again... Bahaha, I'm the queen of extreme close ups on poor Matt. He tends to be the victim! Thank you! I liked it, too... and enough to put it on our Christmas card! Clowns are evil. Just evil. Bad joke and all, no thanks on the canoeing! I've heard of people getting that swamp water on them and I really just don't need that happening in my life. Splash Mountain was more than enough for me, hahaha. Thanks, she looks so cute. Such a little Minnie Mouse.
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As soon as I opened Ana's new book I fell in love with the bench on page 33. When I met her in Chicago she said she was going to draft a new set of plans, and of course she didn't let me down! I followed her plans to a T! The size was perfect for my "mudroom" and this was technically my first project since I insisted on not having my husband's help. It was also my first time going to the hardware store and purchasing the wood...I think that part will take some getting used to!
After I had it built I decided that I wanted to make everyone in my family a "cubby" inside the storage area. I just used some scrap 1x3's and glued them into place. I then stained it with Minwax Dark Walnut stain and then used oil based poly (3 coats). The entire family loves the new bench and my toddlers LOVE their "cubbies". Thank you again Ana!
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Terrific job. I especially liked the divided interior. You should be proud.
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Thank you so much!!!! It's still surreal that I made something so beautiful!
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I love that you added cubbies! You did a fantastic job all around! I have been wanting to make this bench too, and here I am AGAIN looking at the plans....Thanks for sharing!


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Stative Verbs List
Some verbs are only (or mostly) used in simple tenses, and are not used in continuous
tenses. An example of a simple tense is the present simple, or the past simple. An
example of a continuous tense is the present continuous or past continuous. These
verbs are called stative, or state verbs. A verb which isn't stative is called a dynamic
verb, and is usually an action. Often stative verbs are about liking or disliking
something, or about a mental state, not about an action.
agree: ( AYNI FİKİRDE OLMAK) She didn't agree with us.
appear: (MEYDANA GELMEK) It appears to be raining.
believe: (İNANMAK) I don't believe the news.
belong : (AİT OLAMAK)This book belonged to my grandfather.
concern( İLGİLİ)This concerns you.
consist: (DEN OLUŞMAK) Bread consists of flour, water and yeast.
contain: (İÇERMEK) This box contains a cake.
depend: (BAĞLI OLMAK) It depends on the weather.
deserve: (HAK ETMEK) He deserves to pass the exam.
disagree: (FARKLI FİKİRDE OLMAK) I disagree with you.
dislike: (NEFRET ETMEK) I have disliked mushrooms for
doubt: (ŞÜPHE DUYMAK) I doubt what you are saying.
feel (=have an opinion)
I don't feel that this is a good idea.
fit: (UYMAK) This shirt fits me well.
hate: (NEFRET ETMEK) Julie's always hated dogs.
hear: (DUYMAK) Do you hear music?
imagine: (VAR SAYMAK) I imagine you must be tired.
impress: (ETKİLEMEK) He impressed me with his story.
include: (İÇERMEK) This cookbook includes a recipe for bread.
involve: (İÇERMEK) The job involves a lot of travelling.
know: ( TANIMAK,BİLMEK) I've known Julie for ten years.
like: (HOŞLANMAK) I like reading detective stories.
love: ( SEVMEK, HOŞLANMAK) I love chocolate.
matter: (ÖNEM ARZETMEK) It doesn't matter.
mean: ( ANLAMINA GELMEK) 'Enormous' means 'very big'.
measure (=be long)
This window measures 150cm.
mind: (UMURSAMAK) She doesn't mind the noise.
need: ( İHTİYAÇ DUYMAK) At three o'clock yesterday I needed a taxi.
owe: (BORCU OLMAK) I owe you £20.
own: (SAHİP OLMAK) She owns two cars.
prefer: TERCİH ETMEK) I prefer chocolate ice cream.
promise: (SÖZ VERMEK) I promise to help you tomorrow.
realise: ( FARKETMEK) I didn't realise the problem.
recognise: ( TANIMAK) I didn't recognise my old friend.
remember: (HATIRLAMAK) He didn't remember my name.
seem: (GİBİ GÖRÜNMEK) The weather seems to be improving.
sound: ( KULAĞA ... GELMEK) Your idea sounds great.
suppose: ( VAR SAYMAK) I suppose John will be late.
surprise: ( ŞAŞIRMAK) The noise surprised me.
understand: ( ANLAMAK) I don't understand this question.
want: (İSTEMEK) I want to go to the cinema
weigh (=have weight)
This cake weighs 450g.
wish: ( KEŞKE) I wish I had studied more.


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Marching toward equality
Hundreds gather to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Close to 1,000 people participated in the 31st annual rally and march honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 21. The event began with the rally at Garfield High School, where attendees heard spoken-word and musical performances, including "Lift Ev'ry Voice," often referred to as the Black National Anthem. People then participated in a march from Garfield to the Federal Building.
Local festivities coincided with a larger celebration more the 3,000 miles away: the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. "We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths — that all of us are created equal — is the star that guides us still," Obama said during his inaugural address in Washington, D.C. A group of celebrants watched the televised address at the Northwest African American Museum in the Central District.
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- #MarinVotes: Live coverage of Election Day for June 3, 2014
- May 31:
- Marin IJ endorsements for Tuesday's primary election
- May 27:
- Editorial: IJ recommendations for state posts on the June 3 ballot
- May 25:
- Editorial: Marin IJ recommends passage of Props. 41 and 42
- May 19:
- Editorial: Levine, Conti the top two in Assembly race
- May 18:
- Editorial: Connolly would bring fresh approach to county board
- May 15:
- Editorial: McGuire, Knell the top-two picks for state Senate
- Editorial: IJ recommends re-election of Rep. Huffman
- May 13:
- Editorial: San Anselmo's Measure E supports library
- May 12:
- Editorial: Measure D is needed for Larkspur-Corte Madera schools
- May 11:
- Editorial: Retaining Arnold is the right pick for Novato's county board seat
- May 5:
- Editorial: IJ recommends a 'yes' vote on Measure A
- Jun 3:
- Dick Spotwood: Dissecting Marin's latest last-minute hit piece
- #MarinVotes: Live coverage of Election Day for June 3, 2014
- Jun 2:
- Marin election officials project 50 percent turnout Tuesday
- May 31:
- Housing debate makes races for supervisor hot ticket for Tuesday election
- May 27:
- Editorial: IJ recommendations for state posts on the June 3 ballot
- May 25:
- Editorial: Marin IJ recommends passage of Props. 41 and 42
- May 24:
- Councilman Connolly leads fundraising in bid for San Rafael supervisor seat
- May 23:
- Levine, McGuire lead race to raise the most cash in Assembly, Senate contests
- May 22:
- Editorial: Adams right to condemn hit on Connolly
- May 19:
- PG&E union hits Marin supervisorial candidate with negative mailer
- Editorial: Levine, Conti the top two in Assembly race
- May 18:
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- May 17:
- Campaign mailer flap heats up San Rafael supervisorial race
- May 15:
- Editorial: McGuire, Knell the top-two picks for state Senate
- Editorial: IJ recommends re-election of Rep. Huffman
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- Editorial: Measure D is needed for Larkspur-Corte Madera schools
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- Larkspur-Corte Madera schools seek $19 million bond
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- Q-and-A: Novato supervisor candidates find common ground on tax measures
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- Q-and-A: Adams, Connolly differ on key issues in San Rafael-area supervisor race
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- Coding error in Marin's June primary ballot will cost $100,000
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THIRTY-five years ago, President Jimmy Carter spoke at a "Get Out the Vote" rally in New York. He spoke about the political clout of well-financed special interests and urged voters to exercise their considerable power — and vote.
"I believe the best way to make sure that we have equitable and fair treatment in our country for average citizens is to make sure that on Election Day your voices are the ones to be heard," Carter said.
On this Election Day, voters have been called back to the polls to do their part in our democratic elections.
Polling places across our county open at 7 a.m. and pollworkers will remain on duty for 13 hours until voting closes at 8 p.m.
Politicians and local campaigns have worked hard to capture voters' attention and support. Candidates and volunteers have spent thousands of dollars and hours in hope of winning over voters. They have knocked on doors, filled mailboxes and some have sent voters robocalls.
Now it is time for voters to do their own homework, make up their own minds, make their choices and cast their ballots.
Every vote is counted the same. The ballot box is one place where it doesn't matter where you live, whether you live in an apartment or a mansion, whether you are working or retired, whether you've lived here all your life or have just become a citizen or whether you are 18 or 108. Each vote counts the same.
Votes that are not cast cannot be counted.
In today's election, Marin Registrar of Voters Elaine Ginnold expects that only about half of Marin's registered voters will cast their ballots.
"We'll be around 50 percent, or slightly lower," she said on Monday.
This, despite the fact that it has never been easier for Marin's more than 147,000 voters to do their part in our democratic process.
Voters have been able to mail in their ballots since early May. Ginnold's office even offered ballot drop-offs over the weekend for voters who had not yet sent in their mail-in votes.
Those who still have their mail-in ballots can still vote at their polling place or any other across the county and drop off their ballot.
Still, poll officials are expecting a light turnout — in a county that frequently posts the highest turnout in the state.
For instance, in the 2008 presidential election, turnout was 90.8 percent. But voter participation slips during state primaries. In the 2010 primary, which featured more contested state campaigns and several political reform measures, turnout was 57.9 percent.
Traditionally, voters are more engaged in national elections because they get a lot more widespread media attention than state and local races.
Voters who have questions about their polling place can call the elections office at 473-6456 or check the registrar's website — www.marincounty.org/depts/rv. Today, the county will have 650 people staffing 98 polling places and working on the election across the county.
While there are decisions that need to be made on every ballot, some ballots are not as long as others. There are hard-fought contests for county supervisor seats in Novato and San Rafael, but not in other parts of the county.
The only countywide vote is Measure B, the decision on whether to allow the construction of a permanent farmers market on a site on the Marin Civic Center campus.
Countywide, Marin voters also have decisions to make on state offices and two propositions, including a bond measure for low-income housing and homeless shelters and services for veterans and making state open government laws part of the state constitution.
These are important issues.
Low turnouts magnify the importance of every vote. Sadly, some political campaigns are steered toward elections where there's a greater promise of a small turnout.
In some cases, it means that taxes are charged or rejected and candidates win or lose, based on minority vote.
In 1964, then-Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote, in a ruling on voting rights, that "the right to vote freely for the candidates of one's choice is of the essence of a democratic society."
Today, it is voters' turn, their opportunity — if not their civic duty — to cast their vote, have their say and exercise their right.


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I know from "different", I've been different all my life… we're best pals. Third Child Syndrome really sort of lays the groundwork for that. The first child is the over achiever, the second gets the brains and mechanical ability, and the third…well, we get what's left over in the gene soup … the propensity for compassion, artistic ability (did I tell you I played the flute in school?) a tough skin (obviously), and that needling little gene that makes crying at anything even remotely sentimental on the Hallmark Channel perfectly natural…. we're a piece of work.
Different has constant companion through numerous first dates (Oh, you're different from the other guys I've got out with" - translation = You're one step off from bizarre – and no, there wont be a second date… don't even ask.) and introductions (Wow, you're a lot different from X's other friends – I still haven't figured that one out). It has pushed me to the background in group photos " You, yeah… you – step behind those pretty girls…and a little further back… great.". It has cozied up in my pocket at interviews and announced itself un-waveringly. Most of the time it's to my benefit, but the infrequent "You just don't seem to fit our culture…" has occasionally seemed to be my downfall. Should I change? Become one of the many "like" thinking drones in the world? Think, act, cook, dress like everyone else?
I think not.
While I may not be the photogenic poster child for community thinking, I've pushed and prodded; worked long and hard to get to this particular spot in time to make a name for myself – and I kind of like it here.
Different, oddly, was what came to mind when I started putting together the Eggplant / Asparagus Quiche. Not so much for the way the finished product tasted, mainly because I've never used eggplant that way before. I wasn't terribly sure how it come together textural. I needn't have worried. The creaminess of the egg base combined with the puddling textured aubergine were entirely satisfying.
Aubergine / Asparagus Egg Tart
You'll no doubt note that I've used the coriander chutney from the pork roll recipe. I try to find several uses for any new component or spice that I bring into the kitchen. If you buy a particular seasoning that can only be used for a limited number of preparations, then you're really doing yourself a disservice. Kitchen real estate is a valuable commodity – and if you can't use any one ingredient in at least 5 different recipes – you really shouldn't buy it… at least in my book.
Serves 4 to 6
Pastry Crust:
1 Cup Self Rising Flour
1 Tablespoon Shortening
1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Ice Water
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Food Processor
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 Cup Cottage Cheese
2 Eggs + 1 Egg Yolk
1 Tablespoon Coriander Chutney
10 Rounds of Eggplant
1 Cup Leeks – Whites only – cut into 1/4″ rounds
6 Asparagus Spears
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Tablespoons Oil
Food Processor
Medium Skillet
9″ Quiche or Tart Pan
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This post reminds me of the tiny little stalks of asparagus poking out of one corner of my garden. This is the first year I might be able to harvest them, and fresh asparagus requires me to brag. I wonder about steaming the eggplant? I tried that recently before sauteing and they develop the silkiest texture.
Me too Sista!
I'm with you … except for the pasta… I still cant resist a new interesting shape
Unfortunately Tina – different isnt always rewarding – or good. But I'm always up for the challenge to stuff something unusual into something good :)
I think aubergine goes so well in a quiche. Well, I like it so much I could eat it in anything!
I completely agree about kitchen real estate. I've decided to stop the insanity by committing to only buying one type of pasta, legume at a time: no more chick peas, black beans AND lentils languishing in the cupboard. Great post and pretty photos by the way. I love a slice of quiche with a side of salad and a glass of white wine at lunch time.
Glad to hear the kiddo made it back all fingers and toes accounted for. No doubt he'll keep you entertained with exciting tales of global travel for a while :)Here in the south they say the biggest difference between us and the north is that we parade our crazy out for everyone to enjoy.
I enjoy my third child syndrome quite a bit! I believe my husband calls it the "fun kind of crazy" as opposed to the "crazy crazy" of the rest of my family…The boy came back from Africa having tried a few new things, aubergine being on of them, and liked it. (Of course when he tried it at home…) Egg tarts make a regular appearance around here so this looks perfect!
Being different can be quite rewarding as displayed in this unusual recipe using eggplant! I think it is a great way to get some more of this veggie into the diet. I have worries too when creating but I do try to ignore those things.Delicious post! Hope you are enjoying the weekend!


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The Schedule of Concessions on Goods [PDF 966 KB] contains Australia's commitments under the WTO on tariffs and tariff quotas, as well as Australia's commitments on export subsidies and domestic support for agricultural products. This is a consolidation of commitments entered into by Australia in past negotiations under the GATT and WTO, including the Uruguay Round.
It lists obligations Australia has undertaken not to raise tariffs above levels agreed in trade negotiations and upper limits for government expenditure for specified types of subsidies in the agriculture sector. Tariffs actually imposed on goods when they are imported into Australia will normally be less than the WTO commitments set out in the consolidated schedule.
This consolidation, which includes changes to reflect amendments to the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System that took effect on 1 January 2002, provides a ready reference to Australia's commitments but does not have any formal status in the WTO.
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The electronics and integrated circuit industries enjoyed modest growth in 2007, according to a report by IC Insights, a Scottsdale-based market research firm.
Worldwide shipments of electronics systems and integrated circuits will grow about 5 percent this year, the company said.
The total dollar value of electronic systems this year is projected to be $1.21 trillion, up from $1.15 trillion in 2006. Integrated circuit sales stand at $220.3 billion compared with $209.5 billion last year.
The report forecasts an average annual increase of 7 percent for worldwide electronics systems growth between 2006 and 2011, which is about the historic average. The integrated circuits market is expected to increase 10 percent next year to $243.4 billion, the report said.
"We think the average selling price (for integrated circuits) will firm up next year," said Bill McClean, president of IC Insights. "The volume will be good, and the pricing will be a little better."
This year's shipment value of electronics systems showed the smallest percentage increase since electronics manufacturers recovered from the 2001-02 slowdown, the report said. The total value of electronics systems shipments grew by 6 percent in 2006, 8 percent in 2005, 13 percent in 2004 and 10 percent in 2003, he said.
Among the fastest-growing electronic systems this year are high-definition DVD players (up 96 percent), video game consoles (58 percent), radio-frequency identification systems (35 percent), wireless personal and local area networks (26 percent), digital video surveillance systems (20 percent), portable digital audio (13 percent) and smart cards (11 percent).
Personal computers remain the largest end-use segment for integrated circuits, accounting for about $73 billion, or 33 percent, of total integrated circuit sales this year, the report said. Cell phone handsets are second, using nearly $35 billion worth of circuits, 16 percent of the total. Integrated circuits for digital TVs amounted to just $6.4 billion this year but are projected to grow at an average 19 percent annually during the next five years as the television industry moves to digital technology.


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Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic presses & automation systems, recently partnered with a leading aerospace company to develop a custom hydraulic heated platen press, used in the high-density compression molding of aircraft cabin interiors. The press was integrated with a hot oil heating system for accurate and uniform heating across the 60" x 108" bed and ram.
The 800 ton capacity custom made hydraulic press is equipped with 48″ of stroke, dwell capability for holding precise pressure on the part for extended periods of time and mirrored light curtains to ensure operator safety. The custom press system features Beckwood's Productivity Package control system which includes full recipe functionality. Operators have the ability to program and save pressure & position values, temperature specifications, desired dwell time and bump sequences for the controlled release of gases which build up during the thermoforming process.
More information about the press can be found by visiting the company's website and typing in 411 in the press example search, located at the bottom left side of the homepage.
by Josh Schroeder
When selecting a heat source for your heated platen press application, you should first consider your process requirements followed by the total cost of ownership. In your evaluation there are advantages and disadvantages you should consider for each method of heat transfer.
Heat Transfer (Fluid) Systems
The advantages of a Hot Oil or Heat Transfer System are that it produces the most accurate and uniform temperature control across the surface of the platens. Accuracy is typically from 1 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the platen design. Process temperature ramping can also be controlled consistently with this type of system and large heat loads are possible. The maximum operating temperature is around 700 degrees Fahrenheit.
Another advantage is that cooling of the platen can also be achieved utilizing the same circulating system. This will allow product to be removed from the press at a safe operating temperature for personnel. This can also be used to provide an end of shift cool down for equipment.
Maintenance of these systems can be considered both an advantage and disadvantage. The heat system is external to the press and therefore routine maintenance and electrical connections can be serviced without disrupting the press. The down side is that the oil is a flammable medium and can be a fire hazard if proper industrial hygiene and preventative maintenance are neglected.
These systems are very accurate and provide uniform temperatures even with large heat loads. The cost for this level of accuracy is much higher than metal sheath style heaters and maintenance of these systems can be demanding but if your process requires tight tolerances these systems are the best choice.
Metal Sheath Insert Heaters
The advantages of metal sheath insert heaters are that they can produce fast heat up and recovery times. They provide efficient energy usage with the heaters inside the platens and can achieve high temperatures up to 1,200 Fahrenheit. The initial cost is also much lower than the hot oil systems and maintenance cost would be considerably less. The risk of fire is greatly reduced as well.
The disadvantages are that temperature uniformity across platen surfaces is not as accurate. The delta range is typically from 15 to 30 degrees. Also the physical dimensions of the platen may limit the amount of KW that can be installed.
Maintenance on these systems is relatively low in comparison to hot oil however should a heater failure occur often the heater must be drilled out of the platen. This may lead to extended downtime.
Metal Sheath Insert Heaters provide efficient energy usage and fast heat up and recovery times coupled with higher temperature capabilities but they do not provide the same level of accuracy or uniformity. If you are looking for a lower cost option and your process does not demand the higher accuracy or uniformity of the hot oil systems then insert style heaters would be the best choice.
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Online system creates export-ready owner manuals
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Towards a monetary solution
Published: Friday | December 11, 2009
Lee Kuan Yew
THE EDITOR, Sir:
WHEN ASKED in a recent interview, what is the secret to having a strong economy such as Singapore's, Lee Kuan Yew answered, "Never let your currency come to grief."
He expanded: "When your currency comes to grief, investors lose confidence and substantial long-term investments, such as hedge funds, are scared away, along with other attendant opportunities."
I decided to research the value of hedge funds invested in the region and found out the following. Over 56 per cent of these funds are invested in the Caribbean; this represents approximately US$1 trillion. It would be interesting to further disaggregate the fund to see how much, if any, is invested in Jamaica. The figures were not available at the time of writing.
Since our currency has suffered grief since the 1970s, our currency obviously could not be an attraction to such investments. Therefore, I surmise that the high-interest rate regime which is designed to mop up liquidity in the system and protect the dollar would explain the presence, if any, of hedge funds invested here. The downside of having these investments and other international funds suggests that our mopping up of liquidity has not only been done locally, but also internationally. I will leave our erudite economists to explain the voodoo in this.
Caught betwwen a rock and a hard place
Now, if we can change and lift our conversation and forget house and politics, maybe we will see that we are in a catch-22 scenario, where high interest rate is stymieing real investments, but if we should lower interest rates significantly, the dollar will free-fall or devalue at a more rapid rate with greater fiscal ramifications.
Edward Seaga, in the 1980s, addressed liquidity not so much from the interest-rate system. But by intervening in the exchange rate market, and by fixing the rate in tiers, he was able to encourage the productive sector and discourage consumption of imported consumer goods and services. The dollar remained stable during that regime. What has become of this option?
There are two proposals on the national table that still have some currency (no pun intended).
Seaga has proffered dollarisation of the Jamaican currency. I understand this to mean we would align the J$ with the US$. No central bank, no independent exchange rate, no independent monetary policy. Parallel, or substitute, or a mix can be chosen. Example, The Bahamas. They use their own paper money and coins. Panama uses the United States paper money, but has its own coins. This option requires strong net international reserves (NIR) for intervention (social safety net), especially at the initial stage.
The positives? It would promote fiscal discipline, financial stability, lower inflation. Negatives: short- to medium-run severe hardship or challenges. Argentina, in the early 2000s, cannot be cited as a negative example. This was an aberration, not a norm.
Bruce Golding, in another dispensation, proposed an independent central bank. I understand this to mean no interference from the Government, that the sole responsibility of the central bank would be monetary, to protect the integrity of the dollar (not allow it to come to grief), and with no responsibility for fiscal matters, but would contribute to the overall objective of economic growth.
Eliminate the central bank
We could also eliminate the central bank and put in the Constitution provisions for a currency board or board of commissioners of currency, entrusted to promote monetary stability, and credit and exchange policies conducive to the growth of the economy. This board will also supervise the financial sector. (This is Singapore's model.)
Do not be surprised if most of the US$1 trillion of hedge funds is domiciled in the above countries, including the Cayman Islands, because of monetary stability, notwithstanding their relatively low interest rates. Is this saying something to us?
The price to be paid for the implementation of any one of the above proposals is not akin to a cow giving milk, but a pig giving bacon.
For the people, in the short run, we will have to suffer the bitter taste of the medicine for the long-term benefit of our children. We have to pay the price. After all, it was our generation that played politics with their legacy and squandered their inheritance. For the implementing government, remember, you will be giving bacon.
We have not the benefits of Lee Kuan Yew's benevolent dictatorship, so this proposal will have to be implemented within a single five-year term. This is because most of the electorate will become impatient, or ignorant of the process, or simply exploited by others for short-term political gains. This would make the prospect for a second term remote. But let's do it anyway.
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Sometimes it doesn't work out for me to be able to shoot the wedding but we can definitely schedule to shoot the bride's bridal portrait. Thankfully Emi's dress came in early enough that we were able to schedule her portrait session while she was in town. Emi was excited and ready to go when I showed up and it was smooth sailing. Originally we were going to do only an indoor shoot but we ended up also adding an outdoor segment. And I'm so thankful we went outside!
It all started with a simple inquiry to shoot their wedding. It continued with a meeting, then the engagement session, and then the wedding. And now? Their baby's newborn photography session! It's awesome to be a part of a family's greatest life moments. I get to watch from the front row!
This sweet little girl showed up at the studio and made us work for her sleeping shots. But we eventually got there. We got the cutest shots both awake and asleep. Thanks precious little girl!
I always have this small fear in the back of my mind that I'll show up to a portrait shoot and that for some reason the location is unusable. And that's what happened with the Figliola family. We showed up to the chosen location and it had been bulldozed! I had to think quick and quickly change our location. Thankfully I had a another location nearby that we could use so we headed over to begin our shoot. This little lady was about to become a big sister so it was their last photo session just the three of them. She's a spunky little one as most children that age are. Which means a lot of chasing her around. She kept it fun! And by now, she's a big sister to a baby brother!!
I love photographing one year olds! It's one of my favorite things because we get to include a birthday cake as part of the portrait session. Combine that with an adorable little red-headed boy!! Completely adorable, beyond words.
We met up to photograph shots of this cute little family as a group and some interactive moments. We finished up with the cake smash. This can get messy! The messier the better, of course.
I'm so, so sad to say that this may be the last time I get to photography this delight of a child!They are moving away this summer to Georgia which makes it quite a bit difficult to see them often. I've photographed her ever 3 months for the past two years and she's blossomed so much in that time. More than anything I've enjoyed the humor and kindness that was always exhibited in this family – it was always so fun to watch and to photograph.
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As you hit the social circuit this summer, expect to do a double take. Not only will you see sky-high Sergio Rossi sandals on the chicest women in the room, but you'll also spot the brand's new menswear line—a collection of traditional silhouettes with edgy updates—on the feet of their dates.
As for the man behind this dynamic footwear duo? Francesco Russo, Creative Director at Sergio Rossi for the past four years, will steer clear of the parties and pavement where his shoes are certain to be ubiquitous.
Instead, he'll be taking a much-deserved holiday, with a trip planned to Linosa, a tiny island (population: 450) in the Mediterranean. "It is one of my favorite places in Sicily," he says. "In Linosa there are no cars, vegetation is wild and there are very few people living there. It is the ideal place to spend holidays and take time to chill out and think! Every other place will be overcrowded!"
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3. Boats—I love spending time on boats. I think it is the only way to completely feel and enjoy the Mediterranean Sea.
4. A swimsuit—a must-have for summer holidays!
5. A glass of Greco di Tufo—this is the best wine for summer sunsets!
6. At least 10 books—reading is the only way to regenerate my mind.
7. An iPod.
8. The pescheria, or local fish market, to get the freshest fish (and maybe some local recipes).
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All images courtesy of Francesco Russo.


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ljflx Posts: 4,687I don't want to get back into the whole terrorist discussion but General Mcaffrey's e-mail as detailed in a story on CNN.com certainly makes you realize the power of America's military might. An offensive powerhouse story vs. all the tv talk about how the Afghans defeated the Russians (with our weapons everyone forgets to mention - they have no such supplier now) and how the mountainous terrain is so hard to negotiate. The NY times also ran a story today that indicated the Taliban's power is fading fast.
flint350 Posts: 250No, of course I'm not saying that and you know it. It is your interpretation of our President's policy as mere "saber rattling" and "feed the Afghani's" that is flawed and you know that as well. The "saber" is being unsheathed for use in the very near future and you know that too. To suggest that we can be successful against terrorists with saber rattling and food programs and not follow through as we have announced we will do is either terribly naive, given the recent news, or your LS windows have fogged up again and you need to get that a/c working. But this has been off-topic again and we both know that too.
pat Posts: 10,421I wish I didn't have to say this, I really do, but could we please just stick to the cars here?
Everyone here knows that this not a political board in any way, and these kinds of conversations just don't belong here. Obviously the events of September 11 demanded that the "rules" be relaxed for a bit, but - at least for now - we need to try to keep to the Town Hall's mission.
Please? I would really appreciate it.
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lenscap Posts: 854Did anybody see that Lexus swept the J.D. Power APEAL awards that were released last Monday?
LS 430 -- #1 most appealing premium luxury car
GS 300/430 -- #1 most appealing mid-luxury car
ES 300 -- #1 most appealing entry luxury car (IS 300 was #2)
The APEAL study measures what excites and delights new vehicle owners with their vehicle's features and designs. The study includes over 110 attributes consumers like and dislike in the following eight categories:
1. Exterior styling
2. Engine and transmission
3. Comfort and convenience
4. Ride, handling and braking
5. Seats
6. Heating, ventilation and cooling
7. Cockpit and instrument panel
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lenscap Posts: 854My computer is not letting me post the links, saying they're too long (which they're not).
So, follow this way:
1. Go to http://www.jdpower.com
2. Click on "automotive"
3. On the left side, click on "I'm looking for news"
4. Under "Study/Report" (first heading), click on "Customer Satisfaction & Product Quality"
5. Click on the 2nd study -- 2001 APEAL
There are three links, one each for the press release, winners and summary. -
balderdash Posts: 17Much as I fancy myself an iconoclast, I don't like the idea of being the "only" one driving a certain make of car. I wouldn't buy a Q45 for that reason, mostly. I'd feel like I was out on a limb that might break off at any time and leave me without any support. Nissan is not about to go under, but I'm not sure that can be said about the Infinity division. I realize my feelings in this matter are largely irrational, but I think a lot of people feel as I do. In a Q45 I think one feels "left out." A sort of wierdo. It's like driving a Yugo, or a Daewoo, or one of those new hybird cars, or like buying one of the last Oldsmobiles, or like buying a six-series Bimmer just before they were discontinued, as a friend of mine did. There's something to be said for a long-standing record and reputation, almost like being part of a tradition (excuse me while I wipe away a tear). They make only a few thousand (or maybe only a few hundred) Ferraris every year. They are rarer than hens' you-know-whats, but that wouldn't be a factor at all in deciding whether or not to buy one, were a person so inclined. So I don't know why I feel the way I do about Qs. But I think all those people who didn't buy one feel the same. It's not a bad looking car, despite what merc1 thinks, and I believe it won the latest "comparo" between it and the LS 430 in Car and Driver (or was it Road and Track?) So there is no rational reason for not buying a Q45.
lenscap Posts: 854I agree with you on the Q45 100%.
Another item that would prevent me from buying any Infiniti is their willingness to discontinue models with no replacement on such a frequent basis. In only 11 years they have dropped the M30, the J30 and the G20 (although this was brought back after a few years).
This practice alone would scare me from buying any Infiniti.
Lexus has never dropped a single model from its entire lineup. -
flint350 Posts: 250I haven't heard anything yet about the new DVD update disk, but I saw on one of the Benz sites that they are getting $300 for the CD set (9 disks for US and 2 for Canada). It's my understanding that the 1st updates are free for the LS430, but I wonder what they'll cost eventually. Can't imagine 1 disk would cost as much as the Benz set. Of course, I can't imagine Benz charging $300 either, nor can I imagine them still using CD's since it takes 11! Imagine the fun of being on a long trip and having to stop and dig out the trunk so you can change CD's. (I think I heard their CD changer is in the trunk).
I just returned from a long trip across "regions" and the DVD system worked flawlessly. IT was even useful in some small towns where "turn by turn" guidance (remember those "gold" roads?) was not available. Less useful, sure, but useful still. -
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nealm1 Posts: 154The groan is a thing of the past. Lexus has found an effective fix. If anyone is still having this problem, take it in and tell the dealer to get the TSB.
Has anyone spent any quality time in an SC430? I have read reviews that suggest that it squeaks and rattles in unchatacteristic ways for a Lexus. Any experiences? -
lenscap Posts: 854The ES 250 and ES 300 did not come out at the same time, and were never sold together.
The ES 250 came out in September 1989 and was sold through September 1991. At that point, the ES 300 was introduced.
Even though the engine was enlarged from 2.5 to 3.0, the car was still the ES. Just like when the LS 400 became the LS 430 with its redesign. It's still the same car. -
flint350 Posts: 250No groan and just passed 9200 miles. As for the nav update, I believe the dealer is supposed to notify us when they become available - I heard that's supposed to be in November.
sfmartin, thanks for the clarification. It's been over a year since I looked at the S Class when preparing to buy. I remember that setup now that you've reminded me. -
ljflx Posts: 4,687I took the SC430 out for about a 20 minute spin a while back. It was a wonderful car and I came away with the feeling that I have to get me one of these. I thought that it had a custom feel to it and maybe an even better body build than the LS430. It was also incredibly quiet inside and the ML radio in such small confines is even more awesome than in the LS430. The interior wood is impeccable and somehow seems even more stunning than on the LS.
Did you ever buy that telescope? If you're still in the market I'll give you a couple of websites that discount a bit (rare in scope shopping) and offer free shipping.
Flint350 - I would kill to get the nav system on my midnight pine car. My only mistake. I'm pushing 14.5k miles on the pine and it is flawless and spectacular. I've gotten used to the Pioneer radio and its damm good until you hear the ML. I've got the nav on the silver (8k miles and also flawless) But I can't get my wife to switch cars with me and worse yet she rarely uses it. The problem is she won't be without the ML. I drive the silver on weekends and have the nav programmed to the hilt. I think if I was buying today I'd definitely go with the custom lux and quite possibly the ultra lux. Is the air suspension what it is hyped to be? -
les8034 Posts: 1I have a 430 with sport suspension and 17" wheels. I live in New England. I think I need snows for the winter. What have folks done: bought 17" snows, bought 17" snows AND rims to protect the factory originals or changed to a 16" wheel/snow package for a cheaper price, etc. Has anyone had experience with all-season tires on the LS last winter??
wwest Posts: 10,706Here in this area we very rarely have true wintertime conditions. Bad snow storm in Dec. 90 and another in Dec 95. So I stick with my nice quiet Turanzas and put a set of good light duty chains in the trunk for those few occassions when they are needed.
Trying to remember my years at Pease AFB but don't remember it being much worse than Seattle. -
nealm1 Posts: 154We still have not purchased a telescope; my wife ungraciously pointed out that what my son really wanted was a remote-controlled plane, and that the telescope smelled more like a present for dad. True, but ungracious nonetheless. I would be interested in any recommended sites. (Sorry for the brief detour, Pat)
Did you folks read the yellowbrix piece on the new 7 linked to Edmunds' front page? Comes in for some fairly harsh criticism. I hope it is undeserved -- always rooting for anyone advancing the state of the art -- but as i have said before, I have my doubts about i-drive


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RICHMOND By Don Blake
On Thursday, Sept. 5, Rev. C. L. Bryant was in Richmond to meet and talk with local pastors and others about his full length film and the mass of people in our nation who are "enslaved" to our federal government. This enslavement of our people, black, white and others began decades ago but came of age in the Kennedy/Johnson era.
I was blessed to have been included in a small group having breakfast with Rev. Bryant on Thursday morning. We had an hour and half of "Round Table" discussion of the "plight" of hopelessness in segments of the black community and why it continues to exist, when by law no one in our nation is denied any freedom or liberty because of the color of their skin. In one word "Government" is the problem said Rev. Bryant who was very frank in sharing his opinions.
The Movie "Runaway Slave" is about the American people's need to run... not walk from the plantation of the Federal Government. As I watched the movie I realized that I personally knew many of those being interviewed by Rev, Bryant. I am blessed to know these men and women. The movie attracted almost 400 viewers, many of whom stayed long after to talk with Rev. Bryant, get autographs and photos and share pizza. I left at 10:30 and 15 to 20 people were still at the theatre talking to or rather listening to Rev. Bryant. It was a refreshing experience for me and I am sure for those who attended.
The one glaring issue of the Rev. Bryant event was no media coverage, before, during or after. The Richmond media cannot say they did not know of the event. They knew. Our local media just ignores conservatives, especially black conservatives. It's as if the "conservative black's opinion has no value. Now if Jessie Jackson or Al Sharpton were in town or any other so called "black leader" were in town we would read about it, see it on 6, 8 and 12, the day before, the day of and the day after.
Shame on our Richmond media for ignoring the Rev.C. L. Bryant and his feature film, "Runaway Slave". Shame on the Richmond media for ignoring "black Conservatives" as if they don't exist. They do exist and their numbers are growing. "Black conservative Christians" are coming " out of the closet." Many thanks to "The Regional Concerned Citizens" group for hosting Rev. Bryant and the " Runaway Slave" film.
The writer is a Henrico County resident.


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