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NATIONAL HARBOR, March 7, 2013 ― Conservatives in dark suits, in dark paneled rooms. Opinion and policy makers standing ready to help shape tomorrow. Strategists plotting a return to power and the political transformation of America.
But first, it is time for a good steak.
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And a strong cup of tea. Tea Party Conservatives can discretely celebrate their chance to consult with the like-minded over Bond 45's prohibition-era style libations served masquerading as the drink of the temperance set, tea.
At Shelly Fireman's Bond 45 Prime Steak and Seafood at National Harbor, the intoxicating, earthy aroma of big steaks fills the air like the intoxicating scent of politics. It is accompanied by the more delicate scent of smooth amber scotch, poured over crystal-clear ice.
Dishes laden with fresh choices from the antipasti and salad bars arrive at the table, followed by platters bearing perfectly grilled meat. The warm, bright pink interiors of the steaks are cloaked in the rich dark - dare we say conservative? - suits of their grilled exteriors.
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The drinks are strong. The staff are friendly, attentive and ready to please. It is a total luxury dining experience. It makes one proud to be on the red (meat) side of the aisle.
As they enter the restaurant, patrons stroll past the open air kitchen. Servers move expertly around guests who stop dead in their tracks to "ooh" and "ahh" at the aged steaks, mounds of house-made mozzarella and bruatta cheeses, and antipasti that include Sopressata, Bresaola, and Prosciutto di Parma.
The polished wood and dark hues absorb ambient light and sound to create a subdued and elegantly welcoming environment, even when the restaurant is bustling and busy. The effect is as classy as William Buckley.
Walking through the restaurant, you can't help but notice the incredible art work hanging from the walls. The owner, Mr. Fireman, hand picks each piece; most of them come from "starving artists.
There are some incredible pieces – creative, vibrant work that might not otherwise have been seen by an appreciative audience. For the art lover, this lifts a great dining experience to another level, as if you joined Mitt Romney for dinner and Ron Paul dropped in to chat – class joined by excitement.
The food at Bond 45 isn't just steaks. Some of it is positively fun, stepping away from the strictly traditional Italian style. Chef Jason Mayle keeps dinner lively with dishes like the Fravioli Grandi, large (and by large I mean a healthy 4" x 2"), fried ravioli stuffed with mozzarella and stracchino cheese, then wrapped in a paper thin slice of Prosciutto de Parma. The combination is even smarter than Charles Krauthammer.
Not to be missed are the delicacies from the Mozzarella bar. A brilliant choice is the Burratta Mozzarella – a shell of fresh mozzarella with a pocket of softer mozzarella and rich cream – that when opened becomes a remarkable, buttery mixture. Eat it with fresh, peppery arugula or spread on a piece of crisp bread.
Steaks are either 28-day dry aged, or organic grass-fed. Many are large enough to serve two, particularly when paired with one of the restaurant's incredible salad choices, including flavored roasted beets and asparagus with arugula, or a walnuts and gorgonzola salad.
When asked what makes for the perfect steak, manager Sean Michael says without missing a step, "A real good grill man …" Chef Jason fills that role perfectly; the platter he sent to our table had sliced pieces of T-Bone and Rib Eye, both of them grilled to perfection.
A steakhouse staple are the rich sauces people often slather atop their steaks. No sauces are required here, as the meat has depth of flavor, is perfectly "juicy," and feels perfectly smooth and unctuous to the mouth. There are, however, toppings of Gorgonzola, Maine lobster, and jumbo lump crab along with Bernaise or Hollandaise sauces are available if you want that extra level of richness.
I'll beg the pardon of those who like sauce on their steaks, but I am a purist. I enjoyed the steaks, with their occasional bursts of sea salt, with nothing more than a bit of peppery arugula and crisp parsley. It may sound odd, but instead of pushing it aside, take a taste of arugula with your next perfect bite. You can say thank you at CPAC, and you will be able to find me at Bond 45.
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Mike Saunders is an interesting name to look at this offseason for fantasy players. Currently undrafted in many leagues, he's looking to be quite an interesting value play. He's 27 and bats lefty.
Let's look at his history:
His 2013 was not good. He struggled in the first half and against lefties, most of which was caused by low BABIPs. He really failed to build on a solid 2012.
In 2013, though, he upped his walk percentage and lowered his swinging strike percentage and the number of times he swung at pitches outside the strikezone, which is a good sign for plate discipline.
His xBABIP was .328 compared to an actual BABIP of .298. In a full season of neutral luck, he could hit .260. Normalizing his home run/fly ball rates as well, and extrapolating stolen bases, he could be good for a 20-20 season in 2014.
The biggest roadblock to him getting consistent playing time could be position battles. Franklin Gutierrez, an elite defender with a good bat (if he could stay healthy), looms. It is unknown who the Mariners will choose to start consistently in the outfield at this time. He will be a risky pick but probably well worth a $1 gamble.
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When it comes to toys you can control from your smartphone, few are quite as fun or inspiring as Sphero. Orbotix blew onto the scene a little over a year ago with an awesome choreographed display in Union Square. The company followed up on the original with an upgraded v2.0 of the robotic ball which began shipping in September, but that wasn't to be the end of the line. Orbotix is at it again with a completely redesigned robot, dubbed Sphero 2B.
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- Improves hit rating by 12 and critical strike rating by 20.
- And while thrown weapons used to be used only for pulling or tagging cowardly mobs, the Rogue ability Deadly Throw has changed the game. You can get some nice crits in (using this or any other high level thrown items) if you've worked up a good number of combo points on a target running away from you. Put on the HWL or Gladiator's gloves and this also becomes a spell interrupt, so you want as nice a thrown weapon as you can find.
Getting Rid of It: Disenchants to a Void Crystal, and I bet that's where most of these things have ended up, because odds are that anyone who could really use it in PvP has already picked up the PvP version anyway. Maybe there's a reason we've never done a thrown weapon... Sells to vendors for 3g 63s 68c.
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Bealer has been a Life Care associate for six years. She has worked in Life Care's Corporate Compliance department as well as in the Legal department.
During the presentation, she was praised for her good customer service, moral support of her coworkers and dedication to serving on various financial distribution committees for the United Way of Bradley County.
"God's given me a heart to serve people, and I just love doing that," said Bealer.
Bealer received a dozen roses, a tiara and a weekend stay at the Bearskin Lodge in Gatlinburg during the presentation.
"Life Care is blessed with exceptional secretaries – individuals who daily demonstrate their professional skills, their organizational ability and their warm and engaging personalities," said Beecher Hunter, Life Care president.
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Posted onMIAMI BEACH – The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show opened this morning on a high note, with expectations that the industry will see improvements in 2011 and that the dark days are behind it.
"We have been here before and we have come out of it," Thom Dammrich, president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association, reminded the group gathered for the State of the Industry breakfast prior to the start of the show. Although the industry might not see huge growth this year, we should see a "fairly strong resurgence," he added.
Sales of new boats dropped during the recession, but participation in boating has remained high. More than 66 million people were involved in boating last year.
"We have a huge installed base that really is one of the great strengths of our industry," Dammrich said. Boating, he added, is a more-than-$30 billion industry.
Dammrich listed 10 reasons he believes sales will grow in 2011:
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- Less saving by consumers and more spending
- Auto sales are rising
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- Dealer inventories are at some of their lowest levels in history
- The used-boat market is drying up and prices are rising on the boats that remain
- Late-model used boats are not available
- New models have innovations not available in the used market
Dammrich said retail sales should be up 10 to 15 percent this year.
"The worst for boating is behind us," he added. "We have momentum on our side."
More than 2,000 exhibitors are at the Miami show this year, showcasing more than 2,500 boats, according to the NMMA. Along with Strictly Sail, the show runs through Monday.
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Summer is nigh, temperatures are (finally) high, and with Memorial Day just around the corner, it's nearly time for the first outdoor barbeque of the season. We love a good old-fashioned cookout more than anything—after all, it combines sunshine and grilled meats, two of our absolute favorite things in the whole wide world. But when it comes to putting together a BBQ-appropriate ensemble, things can get tricky. Anything white (or light-colored in general) is at major risk for stains and spills, super-strappy tops and dresses will leave crazy tan lines in their wake and too-high heels will have you wincing all afternoon.
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The ECB has launched an interactive campaign to mark the eagerly anticipated Investec Ashes Series, calling on fans to "#RISE for England" and show their support for the team.
The artwork (below) features England players and will be used across all of ECB's digital channels, in-ground, as well as in various city centre locations in the four cities where the Series takes place.
Fans tweeting their message of support using #RISE or through ecb.co.uk/ashes could be featured on a 'Wall of Support' in the England team room before each of the five Investec Ashes Tests, beginning at Trent Bridge on 10 July.
Throughout the Series, ecb.co.uk/ashes will offer fans live scores, news, exclusive behind-the scenes content, highlights of every session, as well as competitions. Members of TwelfthMan - the Official Fan Community of England Cricket - will receive an email update of each day's play, including video highlights.
Over 300 cricket clubs will also #RISE for the Ashes when they promote their own 'Club Open Days' over the five Investec Ashes weekends. Clubs will open their doors to their communities free of charge, and guests will be able to enjoy the action live on Sky Sports, whilst enjoying local teams playing at the ground.
David Collier, Chief Executive of ECB, said: "The Ashes captures the public's imagination like no other sporting contest. We want the entire nation to rise for the occasion, as I'm sure the team will. The #RISE campaign gives fans the chance to interact with and show their support for the team during the Investec Ashes Series, and we hope that the summer's action inspires more people to play, attend and follow our great game.
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Stephen321 5pts I know I am reading this way after the fact, but this is what drives me nuts about these comparisons: you are not comparing similar vehicles. The Volvo and Infiniti are both low to mid $30K, and the others are in the low $40's to low $50's. One car is AWD, and most are turbocharged while a few have 6 cylinder engines. They really aren't similar. Of course the car that is $20K more will do better. That is a lot of money spent on developement and parts among other things.I'd rather see them grouped by by price, like under $40K, $40K-$50K, etc and see where the cars shake out based upon the price range people are able to spend. So if you want to compare the Infiniti and Volvo with the others, equip them with another $6K or $7K of options, and spend $10K less on the BMW, but see that would actually make people see what a $42,000 BMW 328i islike, while that same price would have gotten a loaded Infiniti G37X with AWD and the 3.7L V-6 (the most powerful of the group. Most people, when car shopping have a budget they have to stay within, so they want to see what comparable cars in that price range are. They are not comparing cars at any price as long as they fit some arbitrary criteria. At the price of the 328i Sports Line price, you can almost get a Porsche Macan, so why not put that in the list... yeah it is a CUV, but from Porsche, guaranteed it is sporty, and for the money (they start just under $50K) the basic model just may have kicked the hell out of BMW.So again, I would like comparisons based on price/class, not engines in the class. Not with a nearly $20K price spread, so I could have gotten a CPO Volvo and CPO Infiniti G37X for the price of the highest priced car.
kaien 5pts How unfortunate that a sense of value wasn't included in the new (but optional)religion package you selected on the 328http://chebosh.com/audi-preps-s3-cabriolet-will-come-soon.html
2013 F30 5pts Forgive me for my ignorance but I just joined the BMW family and got a 2013 328i without the sport line. What I can't seem to get from anyone is whether the base 328i actually stiffens the suspension in sport mode OR is this ONLY when you get the sport line with the SPORT+ option? How good is this car without the sport line option?
P Esq 5pts I'm glad to see the Volvo S60 getting its due. I read many positive reviews such as this one, and bought one recently. (The AWD version, savile grey, beechwood interior--beautiful, if I do say so myself.) No regrets, it's an amazing car. It has the combination of performance, safety, style, comfort and price unlike any other car in this segment. Plus, it felt good to buy a unique car, something that the masses who go the German route can't say. If you're thinking of buying one of these 8 cars, I'd highly recommend considering the Volvo.
TeamWidetrack 5pts Buick was too ambitious in some areas and not enough in others.........if anything, it DESERVED a last-place finish. I was upset that the hugely overrated BMW finished first but reading that Buick landed in last place with a huge thud made me feel so much better.
Tostik 5pts Here's a reviewer that says the Volvo S60 T5 AWD is both superior and cheaper to the BMW 3 series, as well as the Mercedes C-class, and the Audi A4.http://www.tflcar.com/2013/02/the-2013-volvo-s60-is-proof-that-sweden-still-has-a-pulse/
joesmoe2 5pts I don't even have to read these comparisons to know the BMW will be first. And once again there is no g37 showing at all. I guess the BMW guys won't let you use their overpriced 328i in comparisons against the g37, right? But the thing that surprises me the most in this comparison is the poor placement of the Audi A4. The A4 beat the T5 and C250 in every performance metric, yet it got 4th place. And the major complaint about the A4 was the color of the interior?? Seriously?? Is this MotorTrend or InteriorDecorators?? If you guys are going to focus on something beyond performance in these comparisons, how about something useful like long-term reliability?
e30m20 5pts Well, if anything, the opening to this woefully biased comparison has pretty much sold me on keeping my E30. I think I'd sooner drive it til it grenades and put in a new motor before touching any of these bad boys. until the snap oversteer kills me, that is.next time, you should see how many cans of spam fit in each car's console storage bin. BMW will still win somehow. These guys have really lost the plot these days - BMW and MT both.
newbmw 5pts After 30 plus years of owing Mercedes and various Japanese makes, I finally bought a BMW. I was hesitant because of the new engine comments online. But after one day, I am blown away and in full agreement with MT. Most of these comments sound like that are written by frustrated infiniti and Audi sales people. Before you buy anything in this segment, test drive the 328i. By the way, they are discounted and I got a loaded one in the low 40s with a great lease.
Bruce Chapman 5pts Having driven the new 328i, I am blown away with this comparison. A review of sporty sedans and barely a nod to the atrocious sound of the new 3's turbo 4. It may be powerful and efficient, but it just plain sounds like garbage, at idle or under throttle. Also the ludicrous price differential others have noted and the author badly attempted to hand wave is the reason I ditched my 2000 323i for an Infiniti g35s years back and then went to a g37s... If you want premium, support suspension, and nav, a performance-comparable 335i will run you about $12k more than the Infiniti g37s coupe, and the previously underpowered, now terrible sounding 328i will still cost a few grand more. Heck, an Audi S4 is close to the price of a similarly equipped 328i! BMW's are good for sure, but over rated and way over priced. Not to mention how they have had reliability issues with their recent turbo engines...
Patrick M D'Agostino 5pts The Volvo is the last car you want. I'm on my second '12 S60, 1st one went back & the 2nd has A number of major issues Volvo refuses to let the dealer address. The new product isn't up to the standards the one would expect from Volvo. Tried to Lemon it but Volvo refuses to take it back.
Ozziegirl 5pts Having owned E35, E36 and E46 3-series BMWs (didn't like the E90), and with a 328 Sportline on order, I have been reading numerous comparisons/reviews on the new baby. I am amazed at the number of negative comments about BMW reliability. Apart from regular servicing, the only expenses I have had - for the three vehicles IN TOTAL - were two new sets of tyres, one new battery, one new aircon belt and one new central locking switch. Not much for 15 years of BMW driving. Makes me wonder how the detractors actually drive and maintain their vehicles!!!
al_on_motortrend 5pts One point of caution: In the absence of "attention assist" on the 328, don't let its 9 speaker radio distract you. The skinny balloons on cheap rims at the back might bounce you into the hay. Not to worry though, visa can up your limit and you can buy the AWD and "M" Spec goodies --- when they arrive. (bring your boom box).
al_on_motortrend 5pts How unfortunate that a sense of value wasn't included in the new (but optional)religion package you selected on the 328. Then again,what's that old saying " A ____ and his money, are soon parted." Here's an actual challenge to test your new love. You match my $52K with yours. I'll buy you the 328+options (closest to the C350-4M standard configuration). I'll take the C350-4M and I'll meet you at the track for a quick lap. Not to worry, the fella with the 335 and I will try to keep your lunch warm. (here's what real german car people think ( http://youtu.be/E8151ksKPcE )
TheClassicCarFactory 5pts I found the comment below that "Porsche is the only german purist car" interesting....and have to disagree. Porsche's 911 is perrenially redesigned yet hardly ever looks different; it has never acknowledged that rear seat passengers have legs below the kneecaps, except for the PanamaThing which is, kindly, ill-proportioned.Let us also not forget that Porsche's SUV is a high-line Volkswagen with a larger displacement and MSRP....Let's see Porsche accept the challenge of building sport sedans that can seat five that people can actually afford and trust enough to drive daily - then we'll see how "purist" they really are.
readitguys 5pts If we're honest, Porsche is the only german purist car. BMW is still a compromised car, just like any of the others in this segment. I think anyone who has driving experience with these cars will tell you the claim of the "ultimate driving machine" is pure marketing. I think contrary to the title of the article, "The more things change... ", we are truly on the verge of a paradigm shift. Without giving away my pick for the inevitable winner, time will tell...
Objective 5pts I wonder if people realise that we all have pinons that we can express freely. Is it trully necesary to be so rude and crass as some of the comments are. I can't comment directly on any of these cars sinc I have not driven any of them, but I do try to read different publications of tests to se if there is some sort of similarity or dicrepancy. If I don't like what the reviewers of a magazine says or if I feel that they are biased I just stop reading it and move on. Why torture myself by rading magazines or articles that I feel are not congruent or fair.
JimInNashville 5pts I found this article to be truly, inexplicably bizarre.First of all, the basis for choosing the vehicles was never spelled out. Were they each manufacturer's "lowest entry level sports car"? Possibly, but what constitutes entry level? Stuff that adds $15,000 to the cost of a BMW 328 might come standard on some other vehicles.In any case, you have a 328 priced at $50,000 competing against an entry level Infinity, when the appropriate comparison would be to compare it to a G37. The G37 blows the BMW away, not even considering reliability, which is vastly better in Infiniti, or dealer treatment. BMW dealers treat their owners like excrement, a fact that is well documented in blogs.
BMWisawesome123 5pts @1rottenarticle,are you stupid, if you consider the fact the audi uses its all wheel drive to get it to sixty an go around the skidpad, of course its going to get close numbers to the 3. Audi can never make a rwd car thats why they make all wheel drive because audis are bitches cars and depend on AWD, they dont use their engine or suspension its the bitch quattro system, so your man card is revoked.
1rottenarticle 5pts This is such a poorly written article. The print version of the magazine is riddled with embarrassing typos as well, so I don't know if they were off there meds when they wrote this. There's no coherence in describing how they rated the cars. Dinging the Audi for it's interior color - yes, the color - is ludicrous. The 4 year old A4's numbers were shockingly close to the brand new 328i, including the BMWs overrated mileage. But - and this is my main point - I can get a well equipped S4 WITH the sports rear differential for LESS than the as tested price of the 328i!! I'm sorry but I'm going to have to ask for your man card, MT writers.
jquest71 5pts I was already interested in Volvo's lease deal for the S60 T5...reading this article motivated me to test drive one and I leased one a week later. It's a fantastic car. Quick, quiet, sexy, efficient, and sporty. And I immediately put the front seats to the test with a 7 hour drive. Easily the best seats I've ever had in a car. I left the dealer in Ontario, CA and drove straight to Tucson to visit family and arrived without any discomfort in my back or butt...on one tank of gas averaging 80 MPH. Thanks MT for inspiring my purchase.
rogeliorulo 5pts If you are looking for objectivity and credibility you won't find it in this review. BMW is a significant part of MT's revenue stream. In other words MT would disappear without BMW advertising. How many bad things can you say about those who keep you in business?Bottom line: BMW's pimp.
rogeliorulo 5pts We all knew even before beginning to read the article that any BMW would place 1st. We all also know where Motor Trend's profit comes from. It certainly isn't the cost of a subscription which barely pays for mailing costs. That brings into question MT's credibility, certainly nothing new. Why doesn't MT ever mention the horrible reliability issues that are so common with most European cars? BMW included. I find the small BMW's quick and fun to drive, BUT for me the most important thing a car does is get me from point A to point B reliably. I would take a Japanese car over any European car any day on that basis. Great looks, drivetrain, etc. are all important but secondary. Many manufacturers have proven it is possible to do all the above; sadly BMW has never been one of them.At the end of the day beauty quickly fades and last years new darling is soon forgotten with the appearance of the next new pretty face. It is then relegated to the back row of the used car lot. Give us substance not fluff.
mmiskulin 5pts @IY1984The Mercedes is nice but they don't have the diesel here in the states. Th gas version (tested) has too much turbo lag for my taste. The fact that it is slower, gets lower mpg, and had less comfortable seats meant i bought the BMW. I will agree that the Merc has a nicer interior but i prefer the BMWs exterior. They are both nice where the merc is more luxury and the BMW is more performance.
chuchurocket 5pts I'm pretty sure plenty of people have said this in previous commments, but srsly, BIASED much? even if you take out the extra costly options, a 328 sport line with leather seat is the same price as a IS350 and G37S 6mt, so why did they pick is250 and g25 for the test? It's like the reviewers went out of their way to intentionally set up the test for bmw to win
IY1984 5pts Merc has best interior & exterior.I own a C250 Cdi (200bhp & 500 NM of torque) 0-60mph in about 6.5 seconds & top speed of 155 mph (limited) , i have clocked 150 mph (240 kmph)in Mumbai Pune Expressway & as for mileage i have got 47mpg (20km/L) Beat that 3 series :) The ride over bad roads is sublime & much better than runflats. A luxury car is more about luxury & all round performance including efficiency and not just cornering speeds or 0-60 times.This engine makes it the perfect balance of performance & economy. Merc is the best, anyday !!
GM_ZA 5pts Regal GS just a re-badged Euro Opel Insignia which is weird it came last because it's great. G25 not sold in South Africa so cannot comment. TSX sold here as the Honda Accord but without the V6. Good but underated. Lexus, old and ugly. Volvo's also very underated here and resale value is terrible. In short, would take the Audi. BMW and Mercedes, no comment and no thanks
TBN27 5pts the Regal GS clearly doesn't belong in this comparo simply because it is a larger heavier car than all of the cars in this test. of course it is going to be at a disadvantage. however, if i were to buy one today, based on test drives, i would walk out with a Regal GS over a 328, tsx, and G25. i found it to be as entertaining as the 328i and more so than the tsx and the G25 and i fell in love with the seats and the overall styling.
faganjr 5pts WHAT A SUPRISE!! Another compare article in Motor Trend and the BMW wins!! Why even bother bringing other cars when you know the BMW is going to win?
wallflower1987 5pts I have never driven the newest version of the 3, but having driven a couple BMWs, I know that pretty much everything else feels like a cheap imitation of a car.
Duke103 5pts The Acura TSX would have been a heck of a car with SH-AWD and a six speed. The comparo is right on the money, this is probably the order I would have put them in as well.
nature10879 5pts I like this one the most, Just picked it up from the article: """This is not just a win for the 328i; it's a massacre. A slaughter. Doomsday. Armageddon. I say this with a straight face: There is no competition. Not only was the BMW's first-place finish never in question, but I can't remember a comparison test with such lopsided results. Honestly, we had a hard time finding bad things to say"""" Nice article Mt and I am glad that you guys are being honest. I am really dissappointed by Buick. More power but nothing. Please GMC u are a Huge company, You should have atleast scored number 3 or 4. A G25,Is250 and Honda/acura tsx beat ya!! Very Very Very dissappointing. I might get this 328i brand new and even take advantage of that Free Maintanance that BMW Offers.
YOURDADDY 5pts @mmiskulinYes but the BMW does a amazing job everywhere, the buick looks good but its all show and no go. Just like the camaro their trying to make a pony out of a pig. The buick has terrible performance for the hp it has, the only and I mean only thing it does is handle and what car wouldn't with those meats on it.
mmiskulin 5pts @yourdaddyI don't think that the Buick was properly judged. Keep in mind that the Buick's sister car (so to speak), the Opel Insignia, was the European Car of the Year not too long ago. The Buick comes with the most standard equipment, does an amazing job with torque steer, and has a very adjustable suspension. I think that the overkill 20" wheels might have hurt the testing (ride, unsettled handling). Also, as for the complaint about the chrome insert around the shifter, I had more issues when test driving the Volvo (same issue)....which came in second! I can't speak to the transmission as I test drove the manual, which isn't even available in half the cars tested.
YOURDADDY 5pts If the numbers are right and I'm sure they are, the buick is in the right place. GM has so far to go they might as well start over.
DonQuixote 5pts mmiskulin,I like your point which is that a more passionate owner may on average notice more problems than a careless owner.That only leads me to wonder whether or not BMW owners are actually more passionate than other owners from other brands? I'm not sure and I have no stats on that. I wonder if that could be reflected through a stat about brand loyalty? Are BMW owners more loyal than other owners from other brands? I don't know.But lets just say that is the case... then there should be some system that takes that into account to give the statistical results more parity.So then the question is, how does one remove a person's bias due to brand passion which may or may not artificially inflate the reported problem numbers? Hmmmm... good point.
DonQuixote 5pts tonkatoytruck,While you did not provide evidence to support your grossly biased opinion, you should know that the JD Powers survey numbers are based on statistical data. Owners are contacted to fill out a recorded survey offering insight to the various problems they experienced.However, I will readily admit the definition of JD Power's "Initial Quality" is debatable. For instance, if an owner complains about a poorly designed cup holder then JD Powers will include that as a "problem" stat in the Initial Quality Survey. I'm not sure if that should qualify but its a rule nonetheless that is equally and fairly applied to every other manufacturer.And yes I did look at True Delta and there's nothing scientific about those numbers. What I mean is that there are no levels of accountability to hold the individual members to the posted figures. There's no system to confirm the numbers from being fabricated. Also, there are too many unaccounted variables... preventing a proper apples-to-apples comparison.
tonkatoytruck 5pts DonQuixote,JD Powers reliability numbers are not worth the editorial space they occupy. NONE of the their reports are based on statistical data! It is more of a popularity contest survey than a reliability survey.I suggest you look at TrueDelta for true statisitcal data by owners over the life of a vehicle.
mmiskulin 5pts I trust JD Powers data about as much as I trust politicians. I remember when Jaguar was rated #1 and their cars were awful (i owned one). I know that BMW won't match the top companies for reliability but I also know that the more fanatical people are about their cars, the more nit picky they are and the more "defects" they will find and the lower the reliability rating will be.
DonQuixote 5pts I still can't get over BMW's poor reliability which JD Powers ranks as 14th in their 2011 IQS reporthttp://www.jdpower.com/content/press-release-auto/j7A4SAF/initial-quality-study.htmwhich is well below the industry average and after brands such as Mazda, GMC and Subaru.When it came to JD. Powers 2012 Long TermDependability Survey, BMW pathetically ranked a dismal 21sthttp://www.jdpower.com/content/press-release-auto/Q5wPftR/2012-u-s-vehicle-dependability-study.htmwhich is even further below the industry average and behind brands such as Cadillac (which came 3rd), Lincoln, Chevrolet, Subaru and Mitsubishi.Don't get me wrong I'm also a BMW fan but c'mon... 13th and 21st?!So is this what people mean when they say German engineering great handling and awesome performance as long as you don't drive em'?Should BMW include a cheap dependable Chevrolet with every sale?Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1205_sport_luxury_sedan_comparison/viewall.html#ixzz1oePY6j
mmiskulin 5pts @enginerdAfter reading your it becomes apparent that you either never drove the 328 or work for a competitor. If the BMW's brakes sucks, than so do the brakes for every car in the test because the stopping distance was within a couple feet of the shortest distance. Also, how do you determine the true mpg in such a short sampling? And the transmission is one of the best automatics I had ever driven....and i don't like automatics. Of all of the reviews that I have read have said only positive things about the 8 speed. I haven't seen any reviews from these "other publications" that didn't absolutely love the car. You post is a joke full of inaccuracies. If you don't like the car, that's fine but don't make things up.
enginerd 5pts The combined FE is enough to show that this test was conducted nowhere near normal driving conditions iwth all cars coming in about 7mpg below what normal city driving would yield. I just drove the 328i Sport Line without the adaptive suspension and, while refined, is worth nowhere near its asking price no matter how you spec it. Transmission is always in the wrong gear, steering is vague, brakes suck, and the magical 36mpg freeway was only 31 in the real world (still not bad, but nowhere near 36). I could go on and on. The E90 was wonderful as a SPORT luxury sedan. The F30 is just a luxury sedan. Other publications seem to see this but MT drank the Roundel Kool-Aid.
syj1 5pts @telemeo:Sorry, but the "you can get the same car for $10k less" argument doesnt work. They mentioned features in this test and they chided the Regal GS for lacking an "essential" back up camera. Features do count. The idea of a stripped down BMW with the sport package and nothing else sounds good to journalists, but not to real customers. People want luxury features- Hyundai has had great success packing luxury content in affordable cars. When you consider most people buy BMWs for brand image it makes no sense to pretend these folks would want to forego all the new gizmos and features on the new 3 as long as they had the sport package. These cars have to be compared in all regards, not just handling. If all you care about is handling you might as well get a MS3 or WRX and save money vs a $40k 328. This is about luxury sports sedans so equipment counts.
syj1 5pts The BMW defenders are missing the point. Im sure the 328i is a great car- it should be as its all new and its from BMW. No one is debating that. The issue is that MT (and others) try to casually dismiss huge price differences between cars as if price doesnt matter. Price always matters and you can be sure most 328s sold will have far less equipment than this test car. Most people shopping in this class simply cannot afford a $50k car. To compare trime levels with no mention of a price cap is absolutely ridiculous. The G37 and IS350 have flaws as expected- they are much oldeer than the 3 series. But the reality is you can get well equipped versions of those cars for LESS than the price of this slower 240hp 328i. That cannot be ignored just because MT wants to compare "base models" that have a price spread of $17k. No one is comparing the G25 with a loaded 328i. They are in totally different price classes. As for the ATS, dynamics and price aside its a Cadillac and Im not likely to beat the 3 on this site.
insidertrading 5pts MT keeps ignoring the elephant in the room; reliability. Yes the 3 is the best selling but more people flock to Infiniti and Lexus (avoiding Merc, BMW & especially Audi because of the horrendous reliability ratings). You should somehow try to figure this in your tests, it seems they're ignoring you less than their customers (**clears throat**)
noplans 5pts With US unemployment over 8%, it makes sense to buy an import in order to get from zero to 60 6 tenths of a second faster. I've started asking business owners what they drive, and I now shun those driving imports, and especially luxury imports.And BTW, I owned a 4 cylinder E36 5 speed; absolutely the worst performing car I have ever owned -- and that includes a Plymouth Horizon 4 speed. I probably put on fewer miles and owned it for less time than any other car I've ever had. Most over-rated machine in the universe.
telememo 5pts mjb684I agree that the lowest power factor chosen for this conparison is dumb, who shops for cars based on least power available? But, regarding your $50k to $33k comparison, you can get the same BMW tested minus interior options for $40k, so the performance/dynamics of the vehicle would be the same for the car tested, maybe even a little better due to weight saving for the less optioned model. In the real world most do not drive their cars on the streets like race drivers do, professional racers have a different set of requirements compared to mere mortals; For most of us .5 secs slower to 60 will hardly be noticed, but mileage, handling, reliability, and interior features will.
Bruce Chapman 5pts @wallflower1987 having owned one bimmer and driven several I can say the new 328i feels like it has a very cheap imitation of a Honda civic's engine. They are compromising in the wrong areas and losing their purist edge unless you have the cash for an M...
Heritor 5pts BMW Reliability suffers in the 6s and 7 series. The 3 series is one of the most reliable sport sedans you can buy. People flock to infiniti and Lexus because either they believe Japanese equals reliable or they have no taste.


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"Trust the cosmos, but tie your camel."
My Perfect Adventure
Jimmy Chin strongly considered becoming a Shaolin monk. Until he decided that that whole abstinence thing would be too much to handle. Kung fu's loss was mountaineering's gain, and now the world's best climbers call on Chin to join and document their historic expeditions.
The professional climber, skier, photographer, and filmmaker has conquered Everest three times and was the first American to complete a ski descent from its peak. He has first ascents in India's Garwhal Himalayas, in Pakistan's Karakorams, and on Mount Meru's Shark's Fin, plus more than a dozen one-day El Cap summits—carrying his cameras all the while. He directs and shoots for his film company, Camp 4 Collective, which contributes to memorable productions like Samsara and National Geographic documentaries.
The Minnesota native (he lives in Idaho now) is, with other famous climbers like Conrad Anker and Kit DesLauriers, on the North Face athlete team and is also a Zozi guru, which means that occasionally, you can pay the adventure-travel site to let you join a Chin-led outing.
In this interview, he says that the Tetons are his idea of heaven (even though he narrowly escaped getting buried by a Class IV avalanche there), that his travel priorities include setting up a tent—or, better yet, getting lost—and that it was his mom who instilled his devotion to excellence.
Describe your perfect day, from dawn 'til dusk.
Wake up before dawn and head out with an old friend into the Tetons. Skin up Garnett Canyon toward the Grand and watch the sun rise above the Teepee Glacier. Climb the Stettner and Chevy couloirs. Kick steps up the Ford Couloirs to the summit. Step into bindings and ski steep pow back down.
If you could travel somewhere you've never been, where would you go?
I would love to go ski mountaineering on the Antarctic Peninsula. I've had several expeditions planned to Antarctica but scheduling conflicts have kept me from ever making it to my seventh and final continent. Ski mountaineering would be an amazing way to explore the area.
Where is the best place you've ever visited?
When I first visited the Tetons, I was blown away. The mountains and the valleys there are stunning in every season. The skiing in winter is phenomenal—what I consider to be the best in the lower 48—and the summers are beautiful, with wildflowers in alpine meadows and pristine rivers and lakes. There's world-class climbing, skiing, mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, fishing, hunting, and more. If you like being outside, it's a tough place to beat.
If you could have lunch with any adventurer, who would it be and why?
George Mallory, just to hear whether they made it to the top of Everest. Or [climber, filmmaker, writer, and Patagonia VP] Rick Ridgeway. He's an old friend and mentor, and it's been a long time since we've caught up.
Who has been your most influential mentor?
Conrad Anker has had the most profound impact on my life as a climber. He taught me the importance of keeping it all in perspective, keeping the ego in check when making decisions, and having fun and being kind. But it was my mother who taught me about motivation and trying to achieve excellence in everything you do.
What motivates you to keep taking pictures?
Photography satisfies so many creative instincts that it's hard not to be motivated to do it all the time. It's not just framing an image and pressing the shutter button—it's also the process of traveling to a location, putting together the shoot, building trust with people and subjects, waiting for the perfect light, and capturing an unexpected or decisive moment.
What's something you can't travel without?
A Guide to the I Ching by Carol Anthony. It comes in handy at the least expected moments.
When you arrive at a new destination, what's usually first on your agenda?
A new destination is often a base camp, so I'm usually building out my tent and making it a nice place to live for a couple of months. If it's a city, I'm usually out the door to go get lost.
As a child, what was your dream job? If you gave up that dream, why did your plans change, and do you have any regrets?
Growing up, I watched a lot of kung fu movies with my dad. There was a while when I was pretty sure I wanted to be a Shaolin monk. Then I found out that monks live a very, um, austere life. No regrets yet.
When and how did you first start climbing?
I started climbing in college [Carleton], during one of the outdoor-club climbing trips to Joshua Tree.
What advice you would give to an aspiring mountaineer?
Get some good, basic instruction from a NOLS [National Outdoor Leadership School] course or through guided climbing trips. Nothing takes the place of spending time in the mountains to get better mountain sense and proficiency. Take it one step at a time.
Do you have a life philosophy?
Every day you go to bed, your life is one day shorter, so make the most of every day. Also: Trust the cosmos, but tie your camel.
Have you ever experienced a near accident that made you think twice about going out again?
I got caught in a massive Class IV avalanche in the Tetons. I shouldn't have survived but did. That made me think a few times about going out again.
If you had to choose a different career, what would it be and why?
I'd be a pro surfer. After a long day on the job, I'd kick it in a hammock drinking coconut water instead of climbing into a frozen portaledge hanging on a high-altitude wall in the Himalayas.
Name three things you still want to cross off your bucket list.
Ski a first descent in Antarctica.
Get barreled surfing.
And BASE jump El Cap.
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DNR Holding Public Meetings on Wastewater Permits for Disadvantaged Communities
Posted: 08/30/2012
DES MOINES – The DNR is holding public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed changes to laws regarding wastewater permits for economically disadvantaged communities.
In order to ensure that no community or entity is required to install a wastewater treatment system that causes substantial and widespread economic and social impact and to ensure that pollutants are not discharged unless authorized by a permit, the proposed amendments allow a community or entity that qualifies as disadvantaged more time to consider treatment options and to seek funding. This additional time allowance, as included in a compliance schedule or agreement, ensures that the community or entity can explore affordable treatment options.
Meetings will be held as follows, listed alphabetically by town:
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Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to noon, fourth floor conference rooms of the Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. Ninth St.
Sept. 11, 4 to 6 p.m., Fairfield Public Library, 104 West Adams Street
Sept. 6, 4 to 6 p.m., Independence Public Library, 805 First St. East
Storm Lake:
Aug. 30, 4 to 6 p.m., Storm Lake Public Library, 609 Cayuga St.
Those not able to attend the meetings can submit written comments through Sept. 14 to: Courtney Cswercko, NPDES Section, DNR, 502 East Ninth St., Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034; or sent by fax to 515-281-8895 or by email to
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I am now baking for our local farmer's market. In AL they passed a law that allows home baking to be sold without the kitchen inspection that a professional kitchen requires..but only for the fm. I bake to pre-orders so really nice as I know what I have sold ahead of time. I use my soapstone to the max when I am baking and wanted to show how it has survived very nicely for the 7 years I have been abusing it :) I also make kefir cheese to use for lasagna and in my breads and put the resulting whey in the bread. I started a new 1/2 gallon jar this AM and used a qt. of whey in the oatmeal bread you see. oh my...look at that countertop ! Challah all ready to shape No stick on counter due to patina Brown Sugar Oatmeal ready to shape yikes...metal dough scraper...yep...works great looks new again :) results...that all my customers and I care about cheese starter for the next batch In 2 days...new 1/2 gallon of cheese ! Hope you enjoyed the pics ....love the KAW's and please post your own. There are SO many new kitchens on GW. c |
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- Posted by blondy6082 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 14:44
Your bread looks scrumptious!! I buy a lot of bread at our local fm.We just had soapstone counters put in a couple weeks ago. I absolutely love them and will be abusing them also. Glad to see yours still look wonderful after 7 yrs. |
- Posted by itsallaboutthefood (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 14:59
Wonderful! |
sigh-TR I wish I lived closer to just go taste that oatmeal bread. Thanks for sharing (both breads and soapstone). |
Thanks for posting! We just installed soapstone after agonizing over it for a year and I am really pleased with my decision. I only wish I lived in Alabama so I could try your baked goods :) |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 17:19
Looks good! Now can someone tell me what KAW means? It's not on the acronym list. Thanks! |
- Posted by itsallaboutthefood (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 17:27
Kitchen at Work |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 19:29
Thank you!! I would be glad to share recipes..I wish yoy all lived closer too. I hope those of you with soapstone love it as much as I do mine. It is a very forgiving surface . |
- Posted by lazygardens (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 19:36
Recipes or I don't believe you! |
Challah recipe please!!! |
I so wish you lived closer... for your breads, I'd want to go biking with you and I'd get to visit DS's new restaurant :). (Is it a restaurant or is he starting a store?). I regret never having made it to his last one, it sounded wonderful! |
I enjoyed your post. Now I'm craving soapstone and your Brown Sugar Oatmeal bread. :) wags |
I just put in a marble topped island so I can do the same thing you are doing on your soapstone: knead and shape bread! There is nothing better to me than the feel of plump, silky bread dough moving under my hands:) My husband suggested we get a breadmaker. Ugh...that would be a travesty. I don't think he understands the tactile pleasure a baker gets from working with dough. Then there is the smell of bread baking. If there was a candle that smelled like baking bread it would be a bestseller. When I am feeling down, nothing is more comforting than the smell of bread in the oven. Trailrunner, you have some very lucky customers! Your bread looks plump and golden and oh so delicious. Thanks for sharing. |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 22:09
Ya'll are sweet. Old bat..he is working in a new restaurant here in AL...they will open end of Aug. He is the butcher and the charcuterie person...not sure how one says that LOL ! Curing meats. You will have to come here and you KNOW you have a place to stay ! Oatmeal Brown Sugar Bread 2 cups rolled oats..old fashioned ... Add 1 tbsp Active Dry Yeast ( Fleishman's in a jar ) to 1/4 c warm water and let proof...add to above when it has cooled. Add 4 c AP ( All Purpose flour ..I use King Arthur) ....mix till all is slightly wet..no dry parts...cover and let set for 1 hr. Put one cup flour on side and add as needed to knead bread. You can see in pic how silky the dough is . You have to know your bread dough. It should feel like a baby's bottom ( really) ,,,a little give to it and not sticky ! Knead about 5-8 min, Place in greased bowl and cover tightly for 1 hr. Should be double. Divide in 2 loaves. 8x4 . Place in greased pans and let rise about 1 hr till over top of pan. Bake 40 -45 min/350 degrees...need to check temp...I use a dig thermometer/208 degrees or so.....but for decades I thumped the bottom to tell if done...sounds hollow when done. As for the Challah...I have posted a lot of times and keep refining how I do it. In a large 4 c measure...place 2c warm water, 1/4 c butter, 1/4 c sugar, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 2 tsp Active dry yeast. Stir well and let set till foamy. Add 3 large eggs and stir well with a whisk. In a large bowl place 6 c AP flour...see above ( All Purpose King Arthur) . Pour over the above mix. Stir till all is wet. Cover and let set for 1 hr. Uncover and put 1 cup flour on side and add as needed to knead bread dough . Will likely take most. Don't want it to be dry...you can see in pic how moist and soft. Knead 8 min or so till like above...soft as a baby's bottom. Place in greased bowl. Let rise till double 1 hr. Remove and do 3 strand braid for 3 loaves...approx 20 oz each. Let rise 1 hr. Bake 350 for 30 min. May glaze with egg white or egg yolk...and sprinkle with sesame seeds. I use it for show but not for home :) Let cool. Enjoy. I will link to my bread tutorials...please look at them and then if you aren't used to baking bread please do ask questions. I don't want you to have a problem ! Just ask.c |
Here is a link that might be useful: Bread tutorials
- Posted by motherof3sons (My Page) on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 23:03
Trail it has been an especially long day and your post makes me smile. Keep 'em coming! |
Caroline, something made me come and visit the KF after a very long time away. Now I know what it was ... the smell of your gorgeous bread! Hope all is well with you - when are you coming our way? Hugs, |
PS. Here is a shot from my KAW - strawberry-rhubarb lattice pie ready for the oven, made on my soapstone counters... |
This post was edited by elizpiz on Thu, Aug 15, 13 at 23:25
Oh wow--it's a good thing I am still very full from late dinner (Tortilla Soup)--I'd be drooling over the screen over C's bread(s) and elizpiz's pie!!! I always love seeing C's KAW pics, her food and her kitchen. Happy :) And, what a treat to see elizpiz here, too! Almost like old home week around here tonight! |
Trailrunner - what luscious looking dough.. I just want to sink my hand not it. Elizpiz - you don't know me.. I became active on the kitchens forums after you were done but your kitchen was the absolute inspiration I learned from for my kitchen. Hope it is as fantastic to cook in as it looked. So nice to see you in the GW.. |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Fri, Aug 16, 13 at 3:19
thank you mother ! Eliz...is that really you !! ???? I just had out the salad book...you know the one....I am SO glad to "see" you on Kitchens !! cat is right...old home week...what a sweet surprise. And yes things are really good ...especially with you know who...doing really well these days and has been for over a year :) Thank you !! GW....glad you enjoyed. Hope you will try the recipe. And Eliz was an inspiration to many of us...in many ways. thank you cat...as always....c |
Catmom! - waving - how are you?? It's been way too long. Virtual hugs from up north. GW - thank you so much for the kind words. I am happy that my kitchen helped you. I was also helped enormously by so many on this forum, who are generous with their time and sage advice. And yes - it is an absolute joy to work in. In fact, the soapstone counters have gone a long way to making me into a baker...something I never really did before. And who is the fountainhead of fabulous baking? Trailrunner of course! She is a continual inspiration for all of us. C, SO happy that things are going well :-) xox |
I think a NYC together with C and elizpiz, and roc, and marthavila....et al, is long overdue!!!! |
Count me in! |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Fri, Aug 16, 13 at 13:53
Yep....just need a place to stay since DB has no room. Will be in the area in early mid Oct...so let's start planning !! c |
Count me in! |
What? You didn't mention BUTTERMILK in your original post? I'm in graduate school in Birmingham and go there once or twice a semester. Is your FM anywhere close? |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Fri, Aug 16, 13 at 20:21
Hey rjr...nope we are 2 hrs Southeast of B'ham. I am sorry about the buttermilk absence...:) Will do better next time. Eliz...you are on ! I so want to meet you and " hug your neck" as we say in Alabama ! |
- Posted by remodelfla (My Page) on Fri, Aug 16, 13 at 20:49
Have to jump in and say hi C. I'm heading up to NY early September for my boy fix...(ok, that didn't sound right....both my boys live up there). Too bad, I usually go in Oct. and would have loved to crash your get together. Trailrunner was without question my baking inspiration. It's now a major part of my life and so enjoyed by my loved ones. |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sat, Aug 17, 13 at 3:32
Sorry we are not going to get to meet...one of these days the time will be right ! Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad that the baking of bread has continued to be a part of your life. You make me smile ...sweet. c |
C: dates! We need dates! Let's make this happen. Would love to hug your neck :-) |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sat, Aug 17, 13 at 15:28
We need to talk to cat_mom....she is the center of operations :) Will ask her and see what she thinks. Looking forward... |
I feel so humbled with all of our GW talent Some day, I will master bread! Our local famous bread offers classes(Zingermans) This might be worth a road trip to the big apple! |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sat, Aug 17, 13 at 20:59
a2..get ye a plane ticket ...early to mid October...will keep you posted...I would love to meet you ! c |
I think we'll need roc's help with place suggestions--DH and I haven't been anywhere new in NYC in a while. Although, if nice weather, The Boathouse in Central Park might be fun....! Or someplace down in Soho/Tribeca??? |
Pardon me for jumping in, but I'm glad I visited today to see your pics, Caroline! I wish I were a baker....but no one to eat the goodies but hubby and me. DD took us to a Shabu restaurant in lower Manhattan that was just fabulous this past June. I know very little about nyc, but that meal was most delish--the meat slices melt in your mouth. Still loving my Tradewind, TR! |
NYC meetup sounds like fun! It would be so lovely to see folks in person |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sun, Aug 18, 13 at 9:30
cat , not sure if roc is still on vacation with her DH. Haven't talked to her in a month ! Will send an email and see. Love the Boathouse and maybe the leaves would be changing at that time. sj...hugs to you !! I am so glad that you like the Tradewind. Did you see my KAW venting ???? I will go look for it and get it back on the front page. :) GW...it would be so nice to meet you too ! It looks like this might happen !! c |
- Posted by holligator (My Page) on Sun, Aug 18, 13 at 11:37
Aaaaahhh...I stumble into the forum after many months of absence, only to find my all-time favorite GW staple: a KAW thread from trailrunner! Caroline, you always inspire me to put my kitchen to good use. :) |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sun, Aug 18, 13 at 13:50
Sweet holligator....thank you ..glad you came to visit. I too don't come here much anymore but the kitchen has been SO busy lately decided to share. c |
We will need to post a separate thread soon re: October NYC GW get-together!!!! Hooray! |
- Posted by trailrunner (My Page) on Sun, Aug 18, 13 at 22:14
cat :) |
Hope I can join in - I will be watching for good sales and then drop down to visit DM in Pa. |
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Anybody have pics, or info on size, growth rate (zone 5) , etc..
I've done searches, but haven't come up with much. Thanks |
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- Posted by mattlwfowler 7b (My Page) on Mon, Apr 23, 07 at 19:47
Size and growth rates will be similar to that of 'october glory' and 'autumn flame' (not 'autumn blaze' as it is a freeman cross). I'd say about 30-40 ft high and 20-30 ft wide in about 20 to 30 years (getting possibly twice that size in about forever). The tree shape is also similar to these two being oval to rounded. Here is one site that has a pic of the fall colors (not sure if you saw it): http://www.soonerplantfarm.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=63 |
Thank you. Yep. I saw that one. Can't seem to find any pics of the whole tree. Those colors are beautiful, though. |
"The primary attribute of this tree which commanded my attention was its true magenta fall leaf color which is a brilliant, eye-catching red-violet. My observation that the parent tree had superior fall leaf color was confirmed by experts at the Kansas State University arboretum who compared leaves from the parent with those of various cultivars including `Red Sunset,` October Glory,` and standard trees of the Acer rubrum species. Trees of the species have fall leaf color ranging from yellow to dull red to bright red, but none are known to exhibit the striking magenta of this cultivar. Having a magenta fall leaf color enables this tree to fill another niche in the list of trees with purplish shades of fall leaf color which have become increasingly popular in recent years." |
Here is a link that might be useful: United States Patent: PP07222
Thanks. I appreciate it. Think I'm out of luck if it wouldn't get full sun? |
- Posted by mattlwfowler 7b (My Page) on Tue, Apr 24, 07 at 15:05
No, part shade would likely suffice. The growth rate will be slower and the color will not be as spectacular in shade, but red maples naturally grow in fairly shady forests and only get full sun when they are full grown (and sometimes never since they are usually smaller trees than the companion trees around them). |
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The Guardian published a worthwhile article today on what they're calling the "self-epublishing bubble." Here's an excerpt:
All of this ebook talk is becoming a business in itself. Money is being made out of thin air in this strange new speculative meta-practice: there are seminars, conferences and courses springing up everywhere, even at the Society of Authors (a writers' union which, until recently, was largely against epublication). Television and radio programmes are being made about self-epublishing (I've personally been asked to speak about it on 12 occasions since August). Everyone can be a writer now: it only takes 10 minutes to upload your own ebook, and according to the New York Times "81% of people feel they have a book in them … And should write it"
But all of this gives me an alarming sense of deja vu. There's another name for what happens when people start to make money out of speculation and hype: it's called a bubble. Like the dotcom bubble, the commercial real estate bubble, the subprime mortgage bubble, the credit bubble and the derivative trading bubble before it, the DIY epublishing bubble is inflating around us. Each of those other bubbles also saw, in their earliest stages, a great deal of fuss made over a "new" phenomenon, which was then over-hyped and over-leveraged. But speculation, as we've learned at our peril, is a very dangerous foundation for any business. And when the epub bubble bursts, as all previous bubbles have done, the fall-out for publishing and writing may be even harder to repair than it is proving to be in the fields of mortgages, derivatives and personal debt. Because this bubble is based on cultural, not purely economic, grounds.
Self-epublishing has indeed, as many of you are aware, become all the rage in the past year. With bookstores closing and ebook sales growing every month and major publishers lowering their advances while keeping their standard digital royalty rates at 25%, the possible 70% royalties an author can earn on their own self-published work becomes very alluring.
But, as I always say, just because you can, doesn't necessarily mean you should.
That's not to say you should never self-publish, but if you do it you have to make sure you do it right.
Everyone is looking for a quick buck, and while some self-published authors are finding success, the majority aren't. Then again, you have to ask yourself just what does success mean. If it means making over six figures in a year selling ebooks alone, then you probably shouldn't hold your breath. If it means bringing in some extra income to help pay bills, then that's much more realistic.
The other day I was asked to come speak to the Garden State Horror Writers about the success I've had self-epublishing (I'll be there April 14th, BTW). While I'm happy to go speak, I stressed the fact that I wasn't going to talk about "tips and tricks" of selling digital content so much as what I've been doing personally to market my own work. After all, what works for one writer most likely won't work for another. Everyone went crazy for John Locke's How I Sold 1 Million eBooks in 5 Months! (which currently has over 170 five-star reviews, in case you were wondering), but how many writers have since also sold over one million ebooks? Locke's get-rich-quick ebook was published in June of last year. Seven months have since passed. Where are all those newly successful writers?
The Guardian article provides the seven stages of any economic bubble. The last stage–"Revulsion/Lender of Last Resort"–gives us this insight:
After a long year of trying to sell self-epublished books, attempting to self-promote on all available networking sites, and realising that they have been in competition with hundreds of thousands of newcomers just like them, the vast majority of the newly self-epublished authors discover that they have sold less than 100 books each. They then discover that this was in fact the business model of Amazon and other epub platforms in the first place: a model called "the long tail". With five million new self-publishing authors selling 100 books each, Amazon has shifted 500m units. While each author – since they had to cut costs to 99p – has made only £99 after a year's work. Disillusionment sets in as they realise that they were sold an idea of success which could, by definition, not possibly be extended to all who were willing to take part.
The now ex-self-epublished authors decide not to publish again (it was a strain anyway, and it was made harder by the fact that they weren't paid for their work and had to work after hours while doing another job – and they realised that self-promoting online would have to be a full-time job.) They come to see self-epublishing as a kind of Ponzi scheme – one created by digital companies to prey on the desires of an expanding mass of consumers who also wanted to be believe they could be "creative". They also become disillusioned with their ereaders, which are now out of date anyway. And so they return to the mainstream publishers to look for culture. Unfortunately, as a result of the ebook market implosion it is impossible for publishers to push their prices back up to pre-bubble levels (from 99p to £12.99), and so their infrastructure continues to decline. And since they have decided to look for new talent in self-epublishing, they are trapped in the very same bubble that everyone else is trying to get out of.
And this is in fact very true. Many writers, when they don't get that immediate success, will stop self-publishing (maybe even writing completely). These are the same writers who idolize bestsellers like King and Koontz and Patterson, failing to remember that it took each of those writers many years and a lot of hard work to gain the kind of readership they now have (say what you will about Patterson, but the man is a marketing machine). Not many writers enter the field with a massive following and sell a ton of copies of their debut. Those that do were given a very hefty advance from a major publisher looking to recoup that money. It's in that publisher's best interest for the author to succeed, so they do everything they can to ensure it happens.
So no, self-epublishing is not a guaranteed success, and any writer going into it thinking it is is way beyond delusional. Again, some writers will have success, but many will not. Some will have success for the first year or two and that's it; some won't have success for the first five years, and then suddenly bam, their books take off. Nobody really knows how publishing works, and anybody telling you otherwise is full of shit.
Speaking of which, did you know Jonathan Franzen hates ebooks? It's true. Though curiously, when Freedom sold a ridiculous amount of ebooks two years ago, he didn't seem to have a problem with them then.
Anyway, do I think self-epublishing is a bubble? Yes and no. Yes, eventually many writers who are having success now will fade away, but it doesn't mean digital publishing will vanish. As we have all seen from the music industry, digital is where we are headed and where we will stay. So it's best for writers to take their work seriously and understand that success won't happen overnight. As long as they keep writing, then they're at least doing something right.


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Dahi vadas are eaten all over India. But Marwaris have glorified and enriched this simple lentil preparation by stuffing them with an assortment of dry fruits like cashews, sultanas etc. Jodhpuris and Marwaris often use moong dal instead of urad dal for the vadas. Rajasthanis relish dahi vadas at any time of the day - as a snack or as an accompaniment to a main meal. Making stuffed dahi vadas may seem complicated the first time you try them. But they can be very easily prepared as they are eaten and believe me, you will thoroughly enjoy them! Just follow the diagrams given at the end of the recipe. You can prepare the vadas a day in advance and store them refrigerated. Soak the vadas in hot water and just before serving, drain them and squeeze out any excess water, before you add the curds.
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[•This Post is About the Image: We build walls around our hearts and lock all our doors and wonder why nobody ever saves us. Protective Walls Become Prison Walls…Victim Mentality…Mind the Gap, and Transcend from the cyclical, mundane path or Reactive Mind (Samsara), to the "Transcendental Path," also called "The Spiral Path," or "Path of Creative Mind" as well as "The Unconditioned" & "Supra Mundane" Post starts on next line…you'll see where it ends___________ the line, the rest is Scripture/Asian Canon ref]
"Truly so"..even more so; a truly common phenomenon… Wise observation, and Creatively expressed (Referring to the Text Image)
I am intimately familiar with this phenomenon; I have spent years, 'not-living', barely surviving, hobbled by self-imposed isolation, Mindlessness, stuck in, feeling sucked-in, this 'Vicious Cycle'… Fear-based, Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, My Perception = My "Reality", where Delusion Permeates All, Inability to differentiate Truth from False, Loss of Direction, No Orientation, a different Mask for everything, My Protective Walls = Now Prison Walls.
I find it strikingly similar to the paradoxical properties of an 'Autoimmune Dis-ease' dis-functions: instead of protecting 'Health' from illness by 'attacking' invasive Pathogens, the Immune System produces Illness by 'attacking' itself/the host.
'Auto-Cognitive Dis-ease:' instead of continually evolving greater/higher conscious-awareness, expanding wisdom, enhancing the experience of life, with 'Ease' of 'Oneself'… Contrary to Auto-Cognitive Dis-Ease of Oneself, where one's own Mind produces illness by 'attacking' itself… reducing conscious awareness, constraining one's capacity for free-choice diminishing one's experience of life, of self, and on-and-on, a truly vicious cyclical.
I know it may not be easy to change one's momentum, yet it is a simple process of change…Knock Down, or walk-through 'the Wall' (also simple, & gets easier with practice) & Empowering to Not be a 'Victim' who believes I Need "Saving"… Framing Dependency upon Actions of Others, which only perpetuates the cycle.
Asking the right person for help: Is genuine intention, honest, proactive, "Beaten into a state of reason," humbled, reduced ego identity directly proportional to reduction in fear… Now is the Perfect Moment, the Catalyzing action, we change ourselves, the moment we transforms from a 'victim' into one whom deliberately 'opened the door' to unlimited possibilities. This opportunity only & always exists Here & Now. This is the moment, the quantum leap, from the Cycle of Reactivity, to the Spiral of Creativity, The intersection of the Infinite & Eternal, spontaneously creative, The Power of Now.
(Creating the term 'Auto-Cognitive Dis-Ease' to describe a universal phenomenon, & fit contextual style…or 'neologoautogenesis' a new word to describe creating new words. ) Spontaneous creativity, Imperturbable well-being, free-flowing-focus, growing, neuroplasticity, 'walking through walls' and a fun, playful sense-of-humor are symptoms of 'AnAuto-Mental Liberation:' natural co-production, omni-expansive, holistic-being enhancement that is an inseparable aspect of the Spiral Path & Creative Mind.) (With the addition of the prefix "An-" subtracts the "Self,"or shifts to "No-Self", "adds" "Liberation"… Emptiness, at this point the whole analogy dissolves. No words are effective, or more accurately, all words are equally ineffective. Applying that as "understood", Śūnyatā & Anātman aka Anātta are 'relatively more useful,' yet, any further elaboration is moot, at best.)
(Random observation: I get considerably more usefulness from "dead languages" than spanish. Me gusta español, pero I use Pali, Sanskrit daily, & Latin (& Greek) for 'Science' (& for fun creating words.)
*This Post is a lesson in Buddhism, without Buddhism. Meaning, it isn't explicitly framed in traditional Buddhist Terminology (except for the references at the end) but the Buddha-Dharma is implicit, as is the •Abhidhamma, or Abhidharma, traditional Buddhist Psychology
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The Abhidhamma is one of Pitikas, (three Pitika comprise the Tipitaka, or The Pali Canon, the oldest Buddhist Scripture, from India, There is also a Chinese Buddhist Canon, Contains the Chinese Tipitaka as wells the Sutras of Mahayana Buddhism, as well as the Tantras of Vajrayana School of Buddhism, aka as Tibetan, and Esoteric Buddhism, and Tantric Buddhism.
Chinese Buddhist Canons (There are several version, varying from various Chinese Dynasties, also called; "The Great Treasury of Sutras" differs by not containing the Udāna Pitika, but unlike the Pali, or Indian Buddhist Canon, The Chinese contains the Āgama Pitika, and instead of being etched in Banana Leafs, and sewn together (sewing together the banana leafs is where the term "Suttas" and "Sutras" comes from, the same root word as "Sutures" (as in surgical sewing) (The Tantras are the name for Vajrayana Buddhist Scriptures, which name is also derived from the construction process.)
Pali Canon, or Tipitikas, Three Baskets contain the Vinaya Pitika (The list of over 220 Moral, Ethical Precepts of theHistorical Early Sangha, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, aka Shakyamuni Buddha, the Historical Buddha. The same Vinaya Pitika Precepts are currently, and have been, maintained by the Theravada Buddhist Monastic Order of Bhikkhus (Monks) and Bhikkhunis (Nuns). The other two baskets, (Pitikas) are the Utterances of the Buddha or the Udāna Pitika, (such as the Dhammapada) and the Abhidhamma (Commonly referred to as the Sutta collection of Buddhist Psychology)
A True Testimonial to the Mindfulness and Samādhi Absorption ofBuddhist meditation is evident in the Tripiṭaka Koreana or Palman Daejanggyeong was carved into blocks of wood between 1236 and 1251, during Korea's Goryeo Dynasty, onto 81,340 wooden printing blocks with no known errors in the 52,382,960 characters. It is stored at the Haeinsa temple, South Korea.
The Taishō Buddhist Canon, is the Japanese Buddhist doctrinal collection in Tokyo, Japan.. Also there is a Vietnamese, Buddhist Canon as well, all together the re are Many version (One from each country listed, except China which has several, varying from Dynasties) of the Buddhist Canonical Texts throughout Southeast, East Asia & Asia Pacific
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