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If you are announce this photo in Turkish newspaper or magazine, you are going to jail. This is the answer your question.
- Technically, it's not Selim III's portrait - because Erdogan's face has been photoshopped to replace the face of the Sultan. So the comparison wasn't meant to be too literal.
- You obviously have a rather cool detachment to the terms "establishment" and Kemalism. If establishment is environmentalism, anti-fascism, rationality, anti-authoritarianism, anti-despotism, Darwinism, humanism, equal opportunities - and many other traits exhibited by the legions of people who marched against Erdogan, then I support the establishment. If Kemalism is women's rights, secularism, separation of powers, reconciliation, modesty, modernism, open-mindedness, again, I am a Kemalist through and through.
- Other country stabilisers: Saddam Hussein, Zine El Abidine, Assad, Mubarak, Gaddafi, Mugabe - Erdogan is in unparalleled company.
- What's with the paranoia and delusion? All the bad things happening in Turkey are due to the opposition?
The latest news is that the Prime Minister has threatened Cem Boyner, owner of a retail chain for his support of the protesters.
Advanced democracy he calls it.
Now what happens?
I posted a comment yesterday and don't see it here. What happened?
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has a incredibly rhetorical power that when you listen to him , you believe you live in a paradise.But in reality it does not...Small-business owners and the conservative anatolian peasantry who make up majority of voters to Erdoğan is accessible ,likes eating macoroni.
Everybody notices that the majority of the protestors are intellectual,well read people who can forecast what will happen in ten years.They know that ıslam and democracy cannot coexist.
Police mustnot use tear gas,water-cannon anymore.Citizens has a right of defending their thoughts.
The reason Yahweh (Allah, or God) does these absurd things is because he is drunk. It is clear that he was drunk most of the time - on Manna (from the Heavens). For the Israelites, Egypt was the origin of Manna, which explains why all the Patriarchs of Israel were educated in Egypt, Moses, Christ, and Joseph The favorite son of Israel, were all educated in Egypt. Solomon married Pharaoh's daughter, and Abraham found his God at a place called Shechem, which is another Egyptian word for Manna. Teonanacatl [Maya] Soma [Hindu], Ambrosia or Broma-Theon [Greek] Manna [Egyptian, Israelite].
It can be no coincidence that the Mayan, Egyptian, Greek, Hindu, and Israelite words for the mushroom all mean exactly the same thing: The Bread Of God.
Manna was round, was found on the ground in the dew, would melt to mush if not dried or collected on time, and would breed larvae. All unique characteristics of mushrooms. When dried it was like "wafers of bread" and it's color was like "coriander seed", the consistency and color of dried mushrooms, as described in Exodus Ch. 16.
In addition to enjoying hallucinogenic drugs, the interaction with ancient Egyptian culture on the whole region (including Southern Europe) was very profound - more on this later.
This aspect of the origins of Bible is being researched in several universities globally (including Israel), as archeologists (and botanical scientists) have identified the exact kind of magic mushrooms that were used by the ancient Israeli's (Psilocybe cubensis is a potent species of psychedelic mushroom whose principal active compounds are psilocybin and psilocin).
Here is a press clipping from the British Journal of Psychology (March 2008):
"Moses and the Israelites were on drugs, says Benny Shanon, an Israeli professor of cognitive philosophy.
Writing in the British Journal, he claims Moses was probably on psychedelic drugs when he received the Ten Commandments from God.
The assertions give a whole new meaning to Moses being "high" on Mount Sinai.
According to Shanon, a professor at Hebrew University, two naturally existing plants in the Sinai Peninsula have the same psychoactive components as ones found in the Amazon jungle and are well-known for their mind-altering capabilities. The drugs are usually combined in a drink called ayahuasca.
"As far as Moses on Mount Sinai is concerned, it was either a supernatural cosmic event, which I don't believe, or a legend, which I don't believe either, or finally, and this is very probable, an event that joined Moses and the people of Israel under the effects of narcotics," he told Israel Radio in an interview.
The description in The Book of Exodus of thunder, lightening and a blaring trumpet, according to Shanon, are the classic imaginings of people under the influence of drugs.
As for the vision of the burning bush, well obviously that too was a drug-fueled hallucination, according to Shanon.
"In advanced forms of ayahuasca inebriation," he wrote, "the seeing of light is accompanied by profound religious and spiritual feelings."
Shanon admits he took some of these drugs while in the Amazon in 1991. "I experienced visions that had spiritual-religious connotations," he said."
There is more research on hallucinogenic drugs and the tendency of the writers of the Bible to exaggerate things - e.g., killing, sexual experiences/fantasies, "revelations", God's "orders", burning bushes, rivers parting, etc. Therefore, current biblical archeologists and historians are concentrating their efforts on issues that can be verified. The results are interesting.
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You are making up some issues and you believe them sincerely. What a disillusioned misery you live in.. Have you ever taken any responsibility of other people in your life? No.. Have you ever made something useful for other people? no.. Have you ever admired so called secular bloody dictators? Yes always.. Assad and you know the others well..
I think what TexDenim means is that the constant news coverage makes the event seem bigger than it is. This encourages more radical individuals to get involved which always tend to change these things from a peaceful protest to riots.
One of the fundamental principles of a democracy is freedom of speech. Without freedom of speech you can't have a real democracy.
Now how many journalists are in prison in Turkey? : 66 (no other country in the world has more journalists in prison)
How many journalists are in jail in Germany, Greece, UK, USA, ... ? : zero. In Italy, 1 journalist is in prison.
In other words, stop pretending there is no problem with real democracy under Erdogan and his AKP party in Turkey.
( source: http://europe.ifj.org/en/pages/latest-news-set-journalists-free-in-turke... )
In Europe, archeologists have done a fair amount of research on the ancient past. This includes Turkey, where much of Greek mythology originated.
After the advent of the 3 Abrahamic religions, there has been an attempt (by all of them) to glorify God, and to establish "a sense of superiority and to belittle other religions". Islam does try and erase history to some extent. However, it does not erase the entire population through genocide and ethnic cleansing. That "honor" goes to Christians who managed to do it on a gigantic scale in 3 continents - North America, South America and Australia.
In general, all religions have a fairly horrific past - it is best forgotten.
Dear cemoezguer,
It is disappointing to see people who describe themselves as educated look down upon people who are not educated, and be little nearly 75% of Turkey's populations' ideas, opinions, or political conviction for that matter. It is unfair to characterize the majority of people who voted for Justice and Development party (AKP) as ignorant, and uneducated therefore unfit to elect. I noticed that you describe yourself as educated. I thought the biggest merit one would gain from education is to respect other fellow citizens regardless of their educational background and right to vote as they see fit.
Martin Luther King's quotation aptly summarizes Mr. Erdogan's weakness "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and conveniences, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy". Calling the protestors 'looters' and 'terrorists' makes him look so cowardly. Reminds me of the way Indian politicians blame almost all domestic and natural crises including earthquakes and floods on ISI and CIA. Ludicrous to the point of being funny, insecure to the point of being autocratic, powerful to the point of losing all compassion, sight and morality..
It should be added that this is not an anti-islamist movement. Most of the protestors would categorize themselves as muslims who want a secular government. The fact that you believe in one religion does not mean you want to be governed by it. It is surprising how some people cannot comprehend the idea of a secular state.
We are really frightened by our prime minister's authoritarian approach to different opinions.
How can he not have taken a step back in order to ease what has been going on? There are two alternatives: either he could not grasp the rationale of the protests or he chose to take a side. Not grasping the rationale is unacceptable, taking office is only available for those who possess the necessary skills and acknowledging people's wishes is the top item on the list. For a politician (let alone a PM) to take side against a civilian movement in its country is, by all definitions, greatly undemocratic. Plus, we see the state machinery engaging in labeling, false-flagging, brutal police force, threats, disinformation - all highly associated with the traditional hardline state and its impositions on elevated unrest.
Turkey has had its share of street clashes and large demonstrations back in the day during cold war, along with pretty much elsewhere in Europe. Whenever the left/religious/Kemalists/ultranationalists/Kurds/Alawis/Sunnis clashed with each other, the armed forces intervened - always resulting with a coup d'etat.
This time however, the previous dispositions are absent with no apparent common association among the protesters, except for one. A very large population of the country is simply not happy with the PM's attitude, his speech, his disregard, his (un)taste. Instead of a sincere and civil leader assuring his people that the government will be considerate of the whole, all we have seen has been politically (in)correct/identical speeches, a four day absence, the president's and deputy PM's futile calls for the PM to step back. Nobody within security or government felt the need to resign. At least we do not feel the military intervention as a possibility, thanks to the PM and his government's fierce – and at times too harsh - struggle against the armed forces. His crew appeared to be the most prominent defenders of civil rights during the struggle, so isn't that what we have now: the most civil of acts potentially ever in the history of the country?
Harmony is what we need, but we are being split by the minute with the PM moving towards his base when the times prove to be the most demanding for the opposite. The dear-leader syndrome evident within a significant portion of his supporters appears to be the main obstacle between these people and observing the rationale/dynamics of the protests. A statesman is expected to act with common sense and above the loyalist euphoria that he may be enjoying with his voter base. After all, he is elected for running a country, not a party.
The Economist through the years has glossed over the things Erdogan has done. They point at the growing GDP, but what are the details of this? How is it being done? Is he preparing the country for long-term sustainable economic growth or is he just selling off valuable assets? Aren't countries richer when women work and have fewer kids? Hasn't he claimed that there is high unemployment because women are looking for jobs? And hasn't he told women to have at least 3 children? I'd like to know what his policies are which make him so great for the economy. He is good for other countries' economies as Turkey's current account balance is -6.3%.
And I think The Economist has it backwards when it implies he wins elections and thus the media censors itself and is imprisoned. Actually, the media censors itself and is imprisoned and thus he wins elections. That is a major editorial error.
This is what happens when you spend too long in power. You think you are immune and can do whatever you want; slowly the boundaries are pushed and people get fed up with it. Eventually one incident merely tips the balance (such as redeveloping a park) and the whole thing boils over.
He has lost it. Get rid of him. Get some decent political competition to keep politicians on their toes. Separate religion from state and keep it that way. Put it in the Constitution 100 times in 100 different ways if you have to.
You are so off base on all three accounts that I will not bother posting a lengthy reply. Suffice it to say that I do not admire dictators, at all, and everything in my post is anti-authoritarian, hence my distaste for the Turkish PM and everything he has ever done.
Erdogan has many flaws (to put it mildly), and one of the most fundamental ones is his vindictive favoritism.
If you are of the same political persuasion as him, if you belong to one his many outreach groups, or even you aren't but "choose" to stay out of his way or collaborate with him, he will make you and your organization wealthy beyond your wildest dreams. He will award you the lucrative contracts, he will let you have that key deal, he will award you that valuable bid. He will instruct his cronies to collaborate with you, and to work only with you and no one else.
But if you are in any way against him or are engaged in anything he does not approve, not only will he shut you out, but he will make it his personal mission to destroy you, your business and your reputation.
That is why he is such a divisive figure, and that is why he is seen as oppressive, undemocratic and thuggish. For people who agree with him, life's hunky dory. For everyone else, it's one attack, arrest, dismissal or threat after another.
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Teenagers in Harlingen are learning about the dangers of drugs.
It's all part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The Harlingen police department and Border Patrol spoke Tuesday to the kids about not doing drugs.
"We want our youth to succeed and we want to let them know the lies about drugs and gangs, and we want them to become good citizens of our city."
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Tricia's too ill to post but asked me, her DH, to show you this article. As bankers, we want to know - will it work, long term? What does everybody think? Don |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tampa foodie hotel
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Please take good care of this wonderful person Tricia, and i hope she will feel better soon. dcarch |
- Posted by foodonastump (My Page) on Sun, Dec 22, 13 at 15:09
I was thinking of Tricia just this morning; I knew she wasn't feeling well but noted that she wasn't posting despite of it as she usually does. Best to you, Tricia! As for the hotel, sounds like something I might enjoy. However... The decor is also food-themed. Paintings of fruit grace the walls, cookbooks line bookshelves in the lobby and pillows on the hotel beds depict utensils. An 8-foot-high knife and fork rest in a corner and in a hallway, two vertical, living herb gardens are a lush addition. ...seems a little overly themed for my taste. I know that for my wife one of the worst offenses I can commit after a great meal is to tune into cooking shows. Similarly, the omnipresence of food related items sounds like it could be off-putting, more theme park than foodie. Even when in Orlando with the kids I appreciate the occassional break from Micky. I'm not familiar with Tampa so I don't know what tourist attractions it has. If there are other things of interest to make it worth the trip I'd give the hotel a shot, but I wouldn't go there for a hotel alone. |
Oh darn, I'm sorry to hear that Tricia is ill! I'll be thinking of her; keep us in the loop. This could work because of it's association with Bern's Steak House, which is a premier restaurant in the country. Travelers take advantage of long layovers at TIA to go to Bern's. For a Christmas gift for my daughter and SIL, I purchased a $200 (average dinner) Bern's gift certificate because it is a "must experience" for a Tampa residence. As far a location, it's two blocks off Tampa Bay; 1 hour to Disney; 45 minutes to the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. |
Sorry to hear that Tricia's so ill. I've been thinking about her and missing her posts. As for the hotel, I'm not a "foodie," so my opinion doesn't carry much weight, but I wouldn't be interested in staying there. There might be some trade groups in the food industry (growers' associations, dietitians, magazine writers, etc) who would choose that hotel as their base for a meeting or convention, but whether that would sustain the hotel long-term is doubtful, in my opinion. Please give Tricia my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery, Sue |
So sorry to hear Tricia is not well. I too have missed her around here I always learn something from her. Give her my best wishes for a speedy recovery I will be praying for her and your family. As for the hotel I don't have a clue but it sound like it may be fun for a foodie getaway. Take care and Merry Christmas to both of you Claudia |
I'm also sorry to hear that Tricia is doing poorly. I hope that the new year brings better health and easier times for her. I think this hotel has a niche and will draw clientele if it's managed well. I would make it a destination, however if I was nearby or had a reason to be in Tampa, I'd surely check it out! |
- Posted by therustyone (My Page) on Mon, Dec 23, 13 at 9:55
I'm so very sorry to hear Tricia is not doing well. I sincerely hope she will soon be better, And that the New Year will bring her better health. My thoughts and prayers are with y'all. While I do enjoy trying new foods, Rusty |
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When I weighed my bike Yesterday it came out at 14.2 kg rather than 13.5 as I stated before, must be selective LCD myopia or something
Joking apart, surely most scales are close enough ....
That's kinda what I thought. They aren't going to to be out by shedloads. Apart from the full sus on page two obvs...
I was a bit concerned that my 3 quid ebay luggage scales might be a bit flaky but i weighed my 5kg kettle bell and it came out at 4.99 kg which I'll take
Some of these weights seem perfectly fine to me to be honest.
The difference in weights of tyre is huge.
Put a SG Magic Mary on a 650b ... 1100g, put a lightweight tubeless Schwalbe on and you might be half that. That a 1lb per tyre.
Then use a fixed seatpost instead of heavy dropper, light'ish wheels and you would easily see 3lbs or more dropping off a bike, going from into the 30's back to the 20's.
So in short, with the right kit for what you want it's do'able without going carbon mental I think.
2001 (I think) Turner Rfx
Fox vanilla RC coil
Marz 66sl
X fusion Hilo dropper
Charge spoon ti saddle
D521 rims on hope bulbs (from the nineties).
Zee brakes on old hope 205 and 185 5 bolt rotors
Zee mech+shifter
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36lbs according to a set of fishing scales. It climbs very well but is a bit nose heavy.
@honourablegeorge. the Newmad in carbon starts at 2.5kg weight exl shock according to manufacturer. The Ion16 in a M is 3.1 excluding shock weighed by anal individuals. My FG Ion at 675mm TT is 3.4kg with steel hardware (cable guides, boltthru axle, shock mounts excl. shock
Like for like stiffness frames Carbon is typically 25% lighter give or take so smidge over 1lb give or take. Much more weight to be saved in careful or expensive component choices than frames.
Another proper bike Jamesoz, cheers!
13.6kg which is around 29.9lb, I'm not in the weight saving game it just happens to be the set up I chose.
cannondale prophet,
Revelation dual air 15mm maxed 150mm travel
Pro 2's on xm 321
Heavy duty tubes and single ply advantage tyres
Race face evolve xc stem and cranks 2x9 set up with bash XT mechs and shifters
Thompson seat post spoon saddle and rich wrc bars, Hayes 9 brakes and shamans m520 pedals the cassette chain and rings are all cheep deore atm.
I recon I could nock a lb off if I really wanted to but I'm not to fussed
31kg including bag, packaging, spares, tools, knee and elbow pads, 1kg of haribos, and 2 loaves of gluten free bread. I mean, nothing at all apart from the bike
Does anyone ride a Cannondale Jekyll carbon?
If so, how much does it weigh?
Was intrigued by this thread and about to build a new bike, so checked the calibration on our kitchen scales with a litre of water (pretty much spot on 1kg) and weighed EVERY component as I built.
Orange Alpine 160 26 (Small) with a reasonably 'enduro' build (Slants, Flow EX on Superstar Tesla, Butcher/The Captain, XT brakes, SRAM X9 1x10 with a TRex and XT cranks, Superstar Slider chain device).
Spreadsheet tells me 13.6kg / 29.9lb.
Average overall wieght on my archery scales over 5 weighings comes in around 31lb.
Was expecting 32lb or so, so am happy with that (and happy as I can be that a weight of 30.5lb give or take 1/2lb is real world accurate.
Was the litre of water weighed in a steel box?
Were you at sea level ?
As for weights - my Ion 16 is 29.94 lbs on a new set of Feedback bike scales - and other than having 27.5 wheels amd the debonair being slightly heavier, I can't work out how your bike could be almost the same - either your scales is being unfair to you, or mine are being generous - I'd have expected your frame to be two pounds lighter than mine
Maybe I'll weigh it again, my cheap luggage scales might be short changing me
It doesn't seem too out of range though, there are other bikes of similar spec that are similar weight? FWIW a few people have weighed the frame, they come out at 5.3lbs minus shock.
I still think I could build mine to ~27lbs if I threw a chunk of money at it, but I might start to jeopardise it's use with borderline inappropriate bits on it, and it doesn't make me go any faster anyway!
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Were you at sea level ?
Cheers Glasgowdan, even my xc bikes start light then end up heavy as stuff dies. Either way a heavy bike can ride like a light bike if the design is right and damping is set well, in fact the Turner rides lighter than my hard tail but is physically heavier. The weight is only noticeable on short sharp climbs.
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Simulation of a detention basin on White Oak Bayou filling and emptying.
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Stormwater detention basins in the county are typically designed so that they drain by gravity, as opposed to having pump systems drain them. Because this is the case, the depth of the detention basin and location and depth of its outfall or drain is dictated by the depth of the receiving channel. The rate at which stormwater drains out of a detention basin is influenced by several factors, one of which is the stormwater level in the receiving channel. Typically, as stormwater levels recede in the receiving channel, stormwater will drain out of the detention basin accordingly.
How Engineers Design a Detention Basin
Engineering calculations are made according to specified criteria to determine the volume of stormwater that should be captured in the detention basin. That volume of stormwater, which is usually measured in acre-feet, translates to a width, length and depth of a detention basin. The amount of time stormwater stays in a gravity drained detention basin depends on several factors including stormwater levels in the receiving channel and how much of the basin's capacity was filled with stormwater. In Harris County, this time is usually measured in hours, not days.
How the Stormwater Detention Storage Process Works
Normal Flow
When there is normal flow in a bayou or channel, the detention basin is generally empty, although some have what's called "wet bottoms," which is a permanent lake in order to obtain more storage or for environmental and aesthetic purposes.
Initial Storm Effects
Stormwater will begin to fill the detention basin as it begins to rise in the bayou or channel or surrounding developments drain in to it through storm sewers.
Capturing the Flow of a Heavy Storm
As water continues to rise in the channel or flow in from a development, it fills the detention basin, either from pipes, over the weir, or by spreading out into the excavated area. Stormwater is captured in the detention basin.
Detaining the Flow
Since the systems drain by gravity, the basins will only drain as fast as the channel will let them. The water stays in storage until the channel can gradually remove it. By drawing the water into the detention basin and holding it there, it is not moving downstream and flooding homes and businesses.
Draining Detained Water
As the level of the channel recedes after the peak flow has passed, the channel water level drops and allows the stormwater to drain, but only as fast as the channel can handle it.
Back to Normal Flow
With the water level in the channel normal, the basin is once again empty. It is now ready for the next rainstorm.
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Detention Basin? Retention Basin? Which One Is It?
Some terms and phrases used in the business of flood damage reduction seem to find their way through the public-at-large either being interchanged with similar terms or referred to altogether incorrectly.
DETENTION and RETENTION are two such terms.
The short of it is this:
DETENTION is the temporary, short-term storage of excess stormwater.
RETENTION implies that stormwater is stored indefinitely
Detention basins are engineered, constructed and utilized extensively in Harris County (retention basins are not). You will always hear the District call them detention basins. The Harris County Flood Control District owns approximately 50 large regional detention basin sites throughout Harris County, and there are hundreds of smaller developer-built basins.
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venture Central PAPosts: 580I was at a local tire shop today to have them look at the TPMS on my Mazda and I started talking to the owner. I asked him about run flats. He said they don't sell many at all.
I then asked if he has replaced many RFT with GFT. His response was puzzling. He said they will not replace RFT's with GFT's because of the liability involved.
I don't know what liability for who because I didn't ask since that converstion had ended at that point.2014 Fusion, 2013 Impreza, 2015 Forester
kyfdx Posts: 31,811The closest tire shop to me (a local chain), won't mount a used tire.. Doesn't matter if it's your tire, or if you bought it used.. If your tires are already mounted on other wheels, they'll swap them for you, but that's it...
Sucks for me, because they are within walking distance and open on Saturdays and weeknights.. The independent guy I use is only open M-F, and closes at 6:00pm... He doesn't worry about liability... lol.MODERATOR
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busiris Posts: 3,490I then asked if he has replaced many RFT with GFT. His response was puzzling. He said they will not replace RFT's with GFT's because of the liability involved.
I don't know what liability for who because I didn't ask since that converstion had ended at that point.
Well, I gues its his choice. Many tire dealers refuse to repair flats now for the very same reason.
But, in fact, there are no reasons as it relates to liability for changing between the two as it relates to BMW's.
It would be nice to know if he sees liability both ways...ie, replacing GFT's with RFT's on cars with TPS systems. -
nkeen Posts: 3162006 325i ZSP -- my second round of 17" RE050As are much more compliant than the originals -- less prone to tramlining and better able to absorb expansion joint and pot-hole shocks. Very expensive, but they stick.
Base euro models now come with GFT tires -- more upscale models get the RFTs. -
larry175 Posts: 68I put them on my09 335ix and 35lbs seems to do the job.
PS I hit a pothole and blew the right front tire with less than 5000 miles. Conti guarantee was great. Because I had to get a replacement tire in a hurry they reimbursed me 100% This happy camper is actually looking forward to buying another set of DWS's -
busiris Posts: 3,490Two and a quarter inches of suspension travel? You've got to be kidding; I don't think there's a single production car on the roads these days with a suspension that goes from stop to stop in only two and a quarter inches.
I agree.
I certainly know of no production vehicle with such short suspension travel.
It may be so, but I have doubts it was delivered from the factory that way...
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I need a little assistance. I have a 2007 328i Convertible and need replacement tires. I have seen all the chatter about RFT vs. GFT. However, I like the convenience and security of the RFT's. Also, it seems they have made great improvements in the technology and resultant ride.
I would immensely appreciate it if someone could provide me some feedback on the replacements. Specifically, what brand and model of tire would be the best all-around. I live in Henderson (Las Vegas), NV and we do not experience severe weather often.
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larry175 Posts: 68Your mind seems made up. Try a set and you will see. Run flats allow you to drive to the nearest BMW dealer who will replace the tire at about $400. Difference being that if you had a spare you call AAA to change the tire and then have the soft tir repaired or change the tire yourself. Notwithstanding the noise and rough ride and short life try them. I am 70 y.o. and drive fast occasionally but don;t abuse the car and all I got on these tires was 22500 miles. They look brand new but drive like you are on R.R. tracks. And you have to be hi end ear phones because the radio can't be heard over the tire noise.
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rfl Posts: 100In my last two 328's I had Continental Conti-Pro Contact RFTs and found them perfectly acceptable in all regards. Our new 2011 328 i convertible came with the Contis and they are terrific. As well...we just also took delivery of a new 2011 X-3 and it came with Bridgestone RFTs which used to be horrid. I must tell you that the RFT tire technology has improved and I find these tires equally impressive to the Conti's. The days of lousy RFTs I think may have passed. I agree, the security of having them now outweighs any handicap. The ride now equals GFT's and I, as a former RFT hater have now been convinced that RFTs are the way to go. Just don't have a dealer replace them...buy them at Tire Rack and have a local tire dealer install them. You will save $$$$$$$$.
puffin1 Posts: 276put Contenental Pro Contacts on my wheels.I only drive it summers and I can't say if run flats have inproved because I never went back to them, but I drive my car like like larry.
I always buy the insuance too. I think I paid $10.00 a tire ever since, I hit the curb at a drive in bank. You can't fix a sidewall.
Although, my state says they are broke and watch out for the pot holes. So, I'm going to hug the center line.My neighbor said he already bent a rim on his Escalade and this is March and more snow or rain is going to make it worse.Maybe RFT's will take pot holes better? -
rfl Posts: 100My 2011 X 3 is the BEST BMW I have ever owned (and there have been 13 of them). Made in America, too! The electronics compare favorably to any US or Japaneese car and the handling is superb. Do not think twice. This is a 5 star vehicle. Oh...and btw... the dealers seem to have a better markup in them... I got a discount of 6% off of the list price without a hassle.
1socalgal Posts: 10Having resolved the run-flat tire issue (change them out for radials and put a small spare in the trunk) I'm wondering if it's possible to buy a BMW that's been lease terminated --- i.e., a leased BMW turned in by the owner. I've pretty much settled on a 2010 3 series sedan. Such a car would be a year old so it isn't likely to go to auction. And no I don't want to pick up someone's lease: wouldn't be able to change out the tires on a lease. Any ideas?
boston303 Posts: 35I wouldn't buy or lease a BMW on a bet.. I am that disgusted with them. Yep my S2000 is so much more car price per pound than BMW can ever remeber what made them "hip" to begin with (2002). 3 Series is a joke. Can't wait for my lease to end. I absolutely hate run flat tires and that BMW has taken away our ability to customize our cars for our performance preferences. Ultimate driving machine? Used to be... Having read several posts I have to remind myself that the people who respond may not know what a clutch peddle does...or where it is...
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busiris Posts: 3,490You can certainly change out the tires on a leased vehicle. All you have to do is turn it back in with the original RF tires. I know several people that have done exactly that.
As for finding the abbreviated leased vehicle, a great place to start would be a BMW dealer, since that's the place where a car would be returned in that situation... -
kyfdx Posts: 31,811Check lease assumption sites like Swapalease.. Those people want out of their leases.. Sign up (it's under $50, I think), and you can communicate with those lessees.. If you see a car you are interested in, ask them to find out the current buyout (not the residual).. If you purchase the car from BMWFS (through them), then they are off the hook for the lease... Some of them might even chip in, to get rid of the car.
That may or may not be cheaper than what a dealer is asking for a comparable car. Most lessees don't terminate within the first 18 months, because it can be very expensive... If you find a late model car on a BMW lot, it's likely to be a factory official or demo/loaner (not that those can't be good buys).
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boston303 Posts: 35HA! Very fair comment! Thanks for the correction and I should have known better. I do mean that in a very friendly way, I screwed up. However I think the majority of BMW owners do not have a clue about a clutch pedal.. Given the majority of BMW's sold in the US are automatics. Today it seems to be more about the brand or status than it is about performance and being the Ultimate Driving Machine. My S2000 does much more for my performance enjoyment and competition than the 3 series could ever hope to achieve. Hate to be negative but I think BMW has absolutely lost it. Add to that, if I wanted to spend the equivalent amount of money I'd buy a Lotus.
boston303 Posts: 35kyfdx Thanks, I do appreciate the suggestions. I have perhaps not liked a car less than when I owned a VW Squareback... Dating myself... Nothing works. Temperatire control just doesn't work, blue tooth is a joke then there are the bloody run flat tires which have been well cited as awful tires. "Trend setters" are giving more credence to the experience of driving than BMW can support. As said before the majority of BMW owners have no idea what a clutch pedal (and I spelled it correctly this time) is for or where it is located. Remember the old 2002 advertisements highlighting that they were built to cruise at 100 MPh?? Mass market is clearly what BMW is after and it's hard to fault them, but the growing masses of people buying these poor performing cars is blatantly label/brand seeking. Nothing to do with performance or being the ultimate driving machine... Frankly I think Porsche had that title forever... Now perhaps Lotus is taking that over. interesting array of cars over and beyond BMW. I might even go with a Pontiac Solstice over the Z4.. Of course my S2000 already beats the Z4 and the 3 series is a joke particularly with an automatic transmission (Applies to all BMW's)
busiris Posts: 3,490I wouldn't limit your comments to BMW. BMW is simply giving the buying market what it wants.
I can assure you that if the demand for manuals was high, you would see more of them on the car lots.... whatever the brand.
Car dealers want to sell as much as possible, and they could care less about the type of transmission in demand.
Back to BMW, though.... The company realized that there are only so many who want the "Ultimate Driving Machine", but far more with the means to buy something thats a "Joy" to drive.
Remember, if you want a manual but there isn't one available, you may complain (possibly loudly and often), but if you want an automatic, and there are tons of automatics available, most likely you would say nothing.
So it goes with BMW's market.
Back in the late 60's/early 70's, instead of transmission type, the complaint about muscle car evolution was finding few cars on lots without power steering and A/C. I suspect in 10-15 years the complaint will move towards finding cars without electronic gizmos on a car lot.
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boston303 Posts: 35Yep ask me what I really think... Sorry to rant but I do think BMW is missing their roots.. Yep I know they have the "M" level, but they used to offer maximum performance at the entry level price... Not happening any more. I don't need to wear a badge/emblem to suggest I know a good car... even with an automatic transmission, which is certaily counter to any driving experience
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busiris Posts: 3,490Hey... Everyone has their favorites....
I do agree that BMW's position on RFT's is difficult to understand, as in not having an option.
Usually, options on products increase as the price increases. If BMW wants to equip all of its cars with RFT's, fine... just arrange for a space-saver spare option for those who may not like RFT's. I'm neither "pro or con" on RFT's, as I see both sides of the issue.
Personally, I'd really like to know how the decision was made to offer no spare capability. It just seems like common sense was omitted in the decision making process.
Its not a "insufficient space" thing, as my wife's 05 MINI convertible came with RFT's and has a space-saver spare as well. If an engineer can find space to put a spare in a MINI, well.....
I can only wonder how many prospective buyers RFT's have run off from BMW... -
cdnpinhead Forest Lakes, AZPosts: 3,328I can only wonder how many prospective buyers RFT's have run off from BMW...
Well, I'm one, but the anti-DIY bias and the reluctance to bring the smaller diesels w/ manuals over here sealed the no deal.
It's not bad enough that the dipstick was replaced by an unreliable (for the first year or so) expensive oil level sensor; nowdays when it's time to replace a battery it can only be done at the dealer, thanks to how the computer(s) need to be synched. Granted, with the battery in the trunk it doesn't come up so often as it does in most cars. However, here in AZ batteries fail more often due to the heat, and if I can't stop at the nearest AutoZone or Checker or whatever in the middle of a Sunday afternoon to replace a battery, that's just one more nail in the BMW coffin, at least for me.
How long will it be until the hood is hermetically sealed? It may as well be now. -
busiris Posts: 3,490Well, I'm one, but the anti-DIY bias and the reluctance to bring the smaller diesels w/ manuals over here sealed the deal.
It's not bad enough that the dipstick was replaced by an unreliable (for the first year or so) expensive oil level sensor; nowdays when it's time to replace a battery it can only be done at the dealer, thanks to how the computer(s) need to be synched. Granted, with the battery in the trunk it doesn't come up so often as it does in most cars. However, here in AZ batteries fail more often due to the heat, and if I can't stop at the nearest AutoZone or Checker or whatever in the middle of a Sunday afternoon to replace a battery, that's just one more nail in the BMW coffin, at least for me.
How long will it be until the hood is hermetically sealed? It may as well be now.
I think its only a matter of time before the DIY-er is complete history. Some of it is due by design, but much is the result of stricter EPA regulations... and they are only going to get tighter as time goes on.
I understand the other issues you brought up (battery, etc). and I agree that a good engineering staff could have figured out a way to register a battery-type within the car's charging system that wouldn't cost the owner a $500 forced dealer charge to register the new battery.
Up until a couple of years ago, diesels had real issues with EPA regs as well, but as the 335d has demonstrated, BMW can't cry emissions restrictions any longer. That excuse no longer applies.
Still, here in SC, one sees relatively few diesel power cars, even from the manufacturers that offer them. Is it possible that the market really isn't sufficient today to support samller diesels?
I don't know... -
kyfdx Posts: 31,811My friend turns 60 this month.... I sold my wife's first E46 to his wife back in '05 and she is still driving it... He is pretty handy, and has already done some work to the car.. so, for his birthday, I got him a Bentley E46 repair manual..
And.. the fact that I also drive an E46 (and am not very handy) is totally irrelevant!
Also, my BMW has a clutch pedal.MODERATOR
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srs_49 Posts: 1,394I understand the other issues you brought up (battery, etc). and I agree that a good engineering staff could have figured out a way to register a battery-type within the car's charging system that wouldn't cost the owner a $500 forced dealer charge to register the new battery.
Maybe that "good engineering staff" did exactly what they were told to do. Find a way to ding their customers for $500+ whenever the battery has to be replaced :shades: .


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Compiz error; window border issues
When I enable compiz, my window border goes away. When I disable compiz, it appears again. I've tried to edit my xorg, by adding this:
Code:Section "Device" Identifier "Videocard0" Driver "nvidia" VendorName "nvidia" BoardName "nvidia" Option "DigitalVibrance" "64" Option "DisableGLXRootClipping" "True" Option "XvmcUsesTextures" "true" Option "AllowGLXWithComposite" "true" Option "Coolbits" "1" Option "RenderAccel" "true" Option "NoLogo" "true" Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True" EndSection
However, that is not working at all. And after a while it ruins the xserver, and I can no longer get to my graphical interface.
Does anyone have any clues how I can solve this, and start using compiz normally?
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Just reset Compiz parameters :
Code:rm -r ~/.gconf/apps/compiz/
Code:Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "true"
Plus, you are missing a few settings in your /etc/X11/xorg.conf, look here for more info :
http://technowizah.com/2006/10/debia...lx-compiz.html"To express yourself in freedom, you must die to everything of yesterday. From the 'old', you derive security; from the 'new', you gain the flow."
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Thank you.
Should I add that line from the wiki to my xorg.file before I do what you told me?


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For far too long, a box of mystery chocolates and a gigantic teddy bear have become the norm when it comes to Valentine's Day. It's almost as if a little thing called "creativity" disappears as soon as Cupid shows his pudgy, little face. Chocolate is great and all and I have nothing against teddy bears, but if you really want to impress your sweetheart this Valentine's Day then look no further than your at-home bar (or the local liquor store if your bar is looking a little famished).
When V-Day rolls around this Friday, find your favorite cocktail below and get to work fixing your Valentine a dessert cocktail that's far tastier than anything Russell Stover himself could have created.
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20 ml chilled espresso
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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Stroll Hand in Hand in NYC
Kim Kardashian and her husband Kris Humphries looked happy as they left their NYC hotel hand in hand on October 8, 2011. The couple headed to a nearby restaurant for a romantic dinner.
I totally agree!!! I wish i could have him...
My best friend has just announced her wedding with a great man who is a cele+brity! They met-via { millionaireluv_С'σм } It is nice club for rich men or pretty girls mate. You do not need to be wealthy or famous, but you can meet your true love, it's worthy a try.
Dude u must be joking, she to short men, Brother that must be what ma homes call exploration
Kim and Kris i seen part one of the wedding i can not wait to see the next part of the wdding.Kim i love your black dress.
*whenever it comes down 2 MAN picking (call kim)!!!!!!! cause she know she pick a mighty (HOT MAN)!!!!!!*


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Steve Sandmeyer hosts 1090 The Fan's local show. Sandmeyer, a Seattle area native, has been in the Seattle sports radio market for more than 15 years and also has play-by-play announcing under his belt. The Loyola Marymount University graduate and his wife Jenni have two children — daughter Megan and son Joseph. Cougs are encouraged to keep the Sandman in check when he leans Husky.
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Brock Coyle: 'Let's Play Some Linebacker Now'
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Brock Coyle joined The Steve Sandmeyer Show from VMAC Wednesday as the team prepared to go on the road to St. Louis to face the Rams
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Marcus Burley Talks Seahawks Practice Habits, Facing Harvin
Seahawks nickel cornerback Marcus Burley joined Steve and Jason Wednesday from VMAC.
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The Steve Sandmeyer Show predicts the 2014 NFL Season.
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Phil Bates: Thursday's Game Is Big
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Phil Bates joined The Steve Sandmeyer Show Tuesday after making the first significant round of cuts.
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Turbin: 'I'm As Motivated Now As Much As When I Was Coming In As A Rookie'
Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin called into The Steve Sandmeyer Show Tuesday to discuss his role with this year's team, his development as a runner and the Seahawks as a whole during the preseason.
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Bryan Walters On Punt Returning: 'There's No Better Rush'
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Bryan Walters joined The Steve Sandmeyer Show Monday to talk about the progress the team is making this preseason and his punt returning.
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Greg Scruggs talked training camp, improving — and his playing weight.
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Seattle Mariners Assistant General Manager Jeff Kingston called in to The Steve Sandmeyer Show Thursday just a couple hours after the Major League Baseball trade deadline expired.
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Walter Jones Says Working On Technique Every Snap Got Him Into HOF
Ahead of Saturday's induction into the NFL Hall of Fame, legendary Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Walter Jones joined the Steve Sandmeyer Show to talk about becoming a football immortal.
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Zunino: Felix's Changeup 'One Of The Most Devastating Pitches' In MLB
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Posted onMembers of the Virginia Marine Trades Association met with lawmakers at the state Capitol in January during the trade group's annual Lobby Day.
Organized by the association's staff and lobbyist team, the event included a morning briefing in the Capitol on legislation important to member businesses. Members were then taken into the General Assembly building to meet with individual senators, delegates and their staffs, where they discussed the impact of the marine industry on the state's economy.
"One of the biggest values for our members is the ability to come together as an association and lobby our legislators," trade group president Mark Hildebrandt said in a statement. "This event, held annually, is one of the best ways we can accomplish that goal."
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The buzz on Twitter is that there is suppose to be a new effect in Indiana Jones Adventure. Anyone confirm nor deny this that is there today?
The buzz on Twitter is that there is suppose to be a new effect in Indiana Jones Adventure. Anyone confirm nor deny this that is there today?
I Get In. I Get Out. I Never Get Noticed!- From "Prep And Landing"
What new effect for IJA? Could you please elaborate or be more specific about the effect?
Because, I don't use Twitter.
Could it be the lightning strobe effects during the scene at the Gates of Doom with Indy holding the gates?
Not sure, it has to do with Mara, The Disney Parks Blog posted this little teaser today:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/08/enjoy-the-last-few-weeks-of-summer-at-disneyland-resort-with-new-magic-at-indiana-jones-adventure-and-more/New Curse Unleashed on Indiana Jones Adventure – You'll never look at Mara the same way again! Come experience the classic attraction for yourself starting today.
I Get In. I Get Out. I Never Get Noticed!- From "Prep And Landing"
Texture projection mapping on Mara's face... and a new voice for Mara, too. Don't knock it until you've experienced it and let the changes settle in, please!
Going tomorrow, so I'll see if it's true
via Disneylandlive on twitter
MT: "@guyselga: The new effect on Mara is working and it's awesome. It it's one of those projection lighting transformation effects."
A video has been posted! (Via @TouringPlans, via @GuySelga on Twitter):

Indiana Jones Adventure Maras New Lighting Effects - YouTube
EDIT: If a Mod out there reads this, can you change this from "Rumor" to "News" for me! Thanks!
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I was hoping, that they would make use of the smoke effect the Tokyo version has.
Be Cool Stay in School!
Next year I'm trying for a summer internship at Stark Industries.
OMG! It's amazing! Although the voice isn't exactly as good as the original, I can live with it. I would've prefer it if it sounded more like the Cave of Wonders from Aladdin (wouldn't that be an interesting crossover)
Looks great. I wonder what else they are going to change.
It looks ok, but it doesn't seem like anything to jump up and down about. I'll have to see it in person on my next visit.
"You can cut me off from the civilized world. You can incarcerate me with two moronic cellmates. You can torture me with your thrice daily swill, but you cannot break the spirit of a Winchester. My voice shall be heard from this wilderness and I shall be delivered from this fetid and festering sewer."
It's a nice little addition. It removes those flashy eyes with had a tendency to break.
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Muslim group sues FBI over surveillance at California mosques
Council on American-Islamic Relations and ACLU say a paid FBI informant violated the First Amendment rights of worshipers at several California mosques, targeting the most devout. They sued the FBI Wednesday.
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In a case that could test law enforcement's ability to identify and monitor potential terrorists inside the United States, an Islamic organization has sued the FBI for the actions of a paid spy who infiltrated several Orange County mosques in California in the mid-2000s.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Council on American-Islamic Relations allege in the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, that a paid informant named Keith Monteilh violated the First Amendment rights of hundreds of Muslim worshipers when he performed "indiscriminate surveillance" on "people who were more devout in their religious practice, irrespective of whether any particular individual was believed to be involved in criminal activity."
The FBI responded that it doesn't ask its informants or agents to target people for their religious affiliations, and maintains it has done a good job of balancing civil liberties with its ongoing antiterrorism work.
Nevertheless, the case threatens to erode already-tenuous relationships between law enforcement and the broader American Muslim community, which has the best potential to spot suspicious behavior in its midst. That ability – and willingness – was illustrated in this case.


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A little less than a week after Daily Caller blogger Jim Treacher scrounged up an excerpt from President Obama's book detailing how he ate dog meat as a child in Indonesia, the interest group Dogs Against Obama has just launched an ad slamming the president.
The new ad features a number of pictures of adorable puppies, like the one on the left, basically asking the president not to eat them.
The voice-over then asks: "Should we have a President that admits to devouring man's best friend?"
The group has also launched a Tumblr where visitors can see all the images featured in the ad and more. Judging by how long the Seamus saga has lasted, we don't see this one going away anytime soon.
It's getting ruff.
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You got more people signing to stop Uwe Boll from making movies.
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Apr 16th 2008 1:36PM I saw one of these videos when it was played at a Microsoft OEM confernce last year.
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In Los Angeles, everyone wants to be a star.
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Los Angeles has long been known as a one-industry town – the movies.
Every waiter has a screenplay, every busboy has an agent, and every lawyer is working on a deal. No matter what job you are working at, it is only temporary until that big break happens, when that audition pays off, or when your pilot series is picked up. But what everyone really wants to do is direct.
My friends have teased me about being the only writer in L.A. who has never attempted a screenplay, and I've often thought I just may be the only person here with no aspirations to be involved with a movie.
And so it came as no great surprise when two of my closest friends announced their intention to get their German shepherd, Heidi, into show business.
Since he's a Hollywood attorney, and she's a staff writer for a major metropolitan newspaper, I figured they had a leg up on the competition, at least as far as having industry contacts.
Well before you could say "megadeal," Heidi became the frequent subject of a daily blog in the paper and soon had a devoted readership following her path to stardom.
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Reasons: I've been flooded with homework lately. I now have more time, so I'll be posting more often.
Stuff: My army grew a bit, my lego collection likewise. Whats happened while I was gone? Any progress on the Undying Tek army? Please inform. Also, is the Dimmy vs Non-Dimmy feud still raging on? Any more spammers? Glad to see me? Also, as a me coming back present, you might be able to expect a Skeletons vs Knights battle report from Red Clay studios.


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Tried for the first time over the weekend. Don't let the crowded bar as you walk in deter you, there's quiet seating in the back. Great selection of burgers and pub food, service was wonderful and the food very good. We had the blooming onion, which had a nice sauce but was a little soggy and pulled pork tostados which were good. The star of the shoe were the burgers, served on a delicious, warm bun which tasted and looked homemade. the burger itself was generous, charred on the outside, perfectly cooked in the middle, served with hand cut fries. All the orders coming out of the kitchen looked good,: fish and chips, kids grilled cheese, prime rib...we'll definitely be back.
It's a fun place, give them a try!
re: weedy
agreed, though I'm not a fan of Birdsall food...think they try too hard and end up with dishes that don't work and are somewhat overpriced. Point in case, their burger, which to my palate tastes like meat loaf with too much pepper. I think Gleasons is solidly overpriced.
haven't been to firehouse, been meaning to get there. you should try the taven @croton landing for brunch.
re: vinouspleasure
I love Birdsall House but I agree on some dishes being overpriced, especially because it is looking pretty rundown inside. I get the old fashioned vibe but they really need to fix it up a little inside so it's a bit more attractive to match the prices of their entrees, some of which are in the high $20s.
I had such a horrendous experience at Gleasons a few months ago (after many pleasant ones) that I am terrified to go back. It was a sh-t show where basically our entire meal ended up being comped. I have no desire to go back. They do have a great happy hour though.


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The National Log Cabin Republicans announced Friday that local Dallas chapter President Thomas Purdy would join its Board of Directors.
"Thomas has excelled as president of the Dallas Log Cabin Republicans for the past year, and we welcome his voice representing the heart of Texas and red state America," the national organization said in a statement.
The national group de-chartered the old Dallas chapter last year and Purdy, who had served on the local board, was installed as president when the new local chapter reformed at the beginning of this year.
Purdy told Instant Tea he's proud for the opportunity to serve, writing that his role on the national board will consist of setting long-term strategies and sharing the accountability in achieving them.
He wrote that he hopes gaining experience on the board will make "me a smarter, better leader for our members in Dallas and more effective in advancing the issues of equality that we all believe in."
"While I am very proud to have been asked to serve on Log Cabin Republicans national Board of Directors, the greater source of pride for me is to just be part of an organization that, while not always widely known, has had a tremendous track record of success in the fight for equality for LGBT Americans," he wrote. "As a national organization, Log Cabin was instrumental in the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell by challenging the policy in court and working for its demise on Capitol Hill.
"On state and local levels, Log Cabin's Chapters are also at the tip of the spear. LCR New York was part of a coalition of allies that worked to make marriage equality a reality for all citizens of that state. They were the only partisan organization in the coalition able to lobby Republicans as Republicans and make the successful conservative case for the freedom to marry.
"And here in Dallas, our Chapter has made tremendous inroads with the Republican Party and we are making a difference by supporting openly LGBT and pro-equality Republican allies seeking elected office. We do not-and must not ever-rest on our laurels, though. The fight for equality continues and I am thankful to have the opportunity to sit on the Board and, as a result, be able to stand in the ring."
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