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2 out of 6 people found this review helpful:Interesting concept...very bland execution.Two words... Character. Development.Read more
I felt that the first episode, being like the first sentence in a book, was really enough to let me know that BLASSREITER would not be able to keep my interest. I did not feel a connection to any of the characters, nor did I feel like the artist or manga-ka were speaking to me. Normally, I look for that special something. Maybe it's humor?
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:Good story line, good animation.A great show with awesome animation and action.
Its starts off pretty slow but once it starts introducing the main character it gets really eye gripping. This show reminds me of the Kamen Riders if anyone has seen them before.
If you liked this show I can recommend you watching Darker the Black the first season.
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful:Excellent Anime, Worth your time!5/5!
Great storyline, deep characters, and kick-butt action!
I am kinda a sucker for a show that's not afraid to kill off characters. I believe it makes the show more intense and "edge-of-your-seat". Needless to say, Blassreiter delivers the kind of action and suspense that tops the charts.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful:Interesting story and fun to watchThis anime was recommend by my friend to me and i like the whole machine evolution thing. The story has depth to it and is interesting to follow.: the race on the mountain with two bikes is just fantastic and how fast they are. I wish we get AI that can chat with us in our cars or bikes in the future.Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hideWas this review helpful: Yes / No Report as spam
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful:Really good series...almost great....but:Focus.Read more
That is what keeps this series from being really amazing. The story is, over-all, really well done. The characters are like-able and have some pretty good developmental moments.
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Actually Rather DeepBlassreiter is surprisingly deep. On the surface it looks just like technology has run awry and is turning people into homicidal 'evolved' superhumans. But throughout the whole series it talks about beliefs (faith, trust in friends, preconceived notions about others) and discrimination. Also killing=bad but that's a given. What the characters believe about each other divides them up. Many of the ...Read moreWas this review helpful: Yes / No Report as spam
Pretty much one of my favoritesI loved Blassreiter, for it was what got me back into anime! The characters are done so well, and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time! Being an artist i am very critical on the drawings in 2D animation, but Blassreiter does not disappoint for the drawings are exceptional. I am constantly inspired by this show, and only wish there was another continuing anime out there.Was this review helpful: Yes / No Report as spam
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful:One of the best anime series i've seen.Forget the bad reviews about this anime, some guy down below said this anime was just about an infection that turns people into machines and that people riding motorcycles fight them. WRONG!! These guys have obviously only seen about the first 2-3 episodes, quit watching it, and made a stupid review about it. Here's my Review.Read more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful:Excellent Anime!!!!!I think this anime is pretty awesome. The plot is very detailed; it makes you stop and think about society as it. Themes that this anime touch on are prejudice, salvation, and whether or not mankind can truly be redeemed. It pulls greatly from religion.Read more
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3 out of 10 people found this review helpful:Simply fails to deliver.Decent animation does not excuse a vague and inconsistent story. Constantly we're pulled between the fight to save the innocent from undead-mecha zombies; a bikers depressing dealing with the loss of his legs and the falling apart of his life as a consequence; along with some kid who's being picked on by some other kids. I honestly never understood what was going on, nothing ever felt related in ...Read moreWas this review helpful: Yes / No Report as spam


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Having heard nkbg's HE-500's, I was tempted to check out the HE-400. A friend and I stopped by AVSF in San Francisco and auditioned everything they had on display. I believe the HE-400's were the only open back pair, and we both individually realized that nothing sounded even remotely in the same category as the Hifimans. Needless to say, we both bought a pair each and I've driven them with mostly with my iPhone 5, but sometimes with my Anedio D2. I wish I had more time to listen to them, but I can say without a doubt that despite the investment in my speaker setup (ANedio D2, Audiophilleo AP2+PurePower, Martin Logan Vantage ESLs, Jolida JD801 tube amp, RSA Haley power, etc.), there's more pleasure in hearing the HE-400s than I do with the speaker setup.
I agree with absolutk. I have had my HE-400 for about 6 months and I love them. Whether they are very detailed, or too bright, or whatever description you have for them, all I know is that I love the sound signature that they have. They have ruined me for listening to my speakers at least for music. My speakers are Paradigm Studio 60's, Studio CC590, 4 Studio 20's and 2 Servo 15 subs. My question for those of you who are familiar with the sound signature of the HE-400's is...What are the best speakers to buy that will replicate the sound signature of the HE-400's. I have never heard them, but I suspect that the Magnapans may be similar due to the similarity of the driver design. Any Ideas?

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Peterhead | |
Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Phàdraig[1] | |
Scots: Peterheid, The Blue Toun | |
Peterhead shown within Aberdeenshire | |
Population | 18,537 (2011)[2] |
OS grid reference | NK135465 |
Council area | Aberdeenshire |
Lieutenancy area | Aberdeenshire |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Peterhead |
Postcode district | AB42 |
Dialling code | 01779 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
Scottish Parliament | Banffshire and Buchan Coast |
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Peterhead | |
Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Phàdraig[1] | |
Scots: Peterheid, The Blue Toun | |
Peterhead shown within Aberdeenshire | |
Population | 18,537 (2011)[2] |
OS grid reference | NK135465 |
Council area | Aberdeenshire |
Lieutenancy area | Aberdeenshire |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Peterhead |
Postcode district | AB42 |
Dialling code | 01779 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Banff and Buchan |
Scottish Parliament | Banffshire and Buchan Coast |
Coordinates: 57°30′33″N 1°47′00″W / 57.5091°N 1.7832°W
Peterhead ( listen (help·info); Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Phàdraig,[3] Scots: Peterheid listen (help·info))[4] is a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is Aberdeenshire's biggest settlement (the city of Aberdeen itself not being a part of the district), with a population of 18,537 at the 2011 Census.[2]
Peterhead sits at the easternmost point in mainland Scotland. It is often referred to as The Blue Toon (Locally spelled as "The Bloo Toon") and people who were born there as Blue Tooners (Locally spelled as "Bloo Tooners"). More correctly they are called Bloomogganners, supposedly from the blue worsted stockings that the fishermen originally wore.
Peterhead was founded by fishermen and was developed as a planned settlement. In 1593 the construction of Peterhead's first harbour, Port Henry, encouraged the growth of Peterhead as a fishing port and established a base for trade.
Peterhead was a Jacobite supporting town in the Jacobite risings of 1715 and 1745. In particular, it was one of the Episcopalian north-eastern ports where reinforcements, plus money and equipment, were periodically landed from France during the Forty-Five.[5]
A lifeboat station was first established in 1865.[6] Since early times Peterhead has received a portion of its water supply from Morris Wells.[7] Peterhead convict prison was opened in 1888, gaining a reputation as one of Scotland's toughest prisons.
The present harbour has two massive breakwaters, enclosing an area of approximately 300 acres in Peterhead bay. The south breakwater, about 2700 ft long, was constructed in 1892–1912 using convict labour from the prison. The north breakwater, constructed 1912–56, is approximately 1500 ft long.[8]
A new phase of growth was initiated in the 1970s with Peterhead becoming a major oil industry service centre, and the completion of the nearby St Fergus gas terminal. At this time, considerable land holdings were allocated for industrial development.
In recent times, the town has suffered from several high profile company closures and is facing a number of pressures, including Common Fisheries Policy reforms. However, it retains a relatively diverse economy, including food processing, textiles, service industries and, still importantly, fishing. (Over 90,000 tonnes of fish, with a value of around £60m are now landed at Peterhead,[clarification needed][citation needed] which is still also base to over 550 fishermen.) The Peterhead Port Authority plans to extend the northern breakwater as a stimulus to the town's economic development. In addition, to assist with business diversification and town centre environmental improvements, the 'Peterhead Project' initiative under the Aberdeenshire Towns Partnership brings together the Council, Scottish Enterprise Grampian, Communities Scotland, commerce and community representatives.
Until April 2005, the Royal Air Force station RAF Buchan was located near the town.
Peterhead Academy houses around 1,300 pupils and the school is split up into 7 houses (Arbuthnot, Buchan, Craigewan, Grange, Marischal, Slains and Ravenscraig), with all the names associated with areas of the town. The school has pupils coming from surrounding villages such as Boddam, Cruden Bay, Hatton, Inverugie, Rora, St Fergus and Crimond. The Academy's moto is "Domus Super Petram Aedificata" (A House Built on a Rock). The Academy is Scotland's largest school at over 22,920 square metres in terms of gross internal floor area.[9]
Peterhead has six primary schools (Clerkhill, Buchanhaven, Meethill, Dales Park, Central, Burnhaven).
There is one special school – that being Anna Ritchie, which caters for most specific learning difficulties, autism and other disabilites.
There is also Peterhead Alpha School which caters for children with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as learning difficulties, e.g. dyspraxia and dyslexia.
Peterhead has a number of in-town and out-of-town bus services.[10]
Peterhead is further from a railway station (32 miles from Aberdeen) than any other town of its size in Britain. The town once had two stations Peterhead railway station and Peterhead Docks railway station. Passenger trains stopped in 1965, and freight in 1970. The start of reconstruction of the Borders line to Galashiels (early 2013) has begun a local political debate into the possibility of reopening the line from Aberdeen to Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
In 2008, a Blueprint for Growth was published[by whom?] – a plan to extend the town beyond its bypass. The plan involved 4500 homes, 4 new primary schools, a new secondary school and a new hospital to be built in the next 20–25 years – hoping to bring 9000 people to the town.
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Company/Organisation Activity
The harbours, maritime and built heritage are the town's principal tourism assets. Recent initiatives include investments in the Peterhead Bay area, which have included the berthing of cruise ships in the harbour. A number of projects are planned under the auspices of the Peterhead Project initiative, including tourism strategy development, enhancement of existing attractions, measures to improve the town's physical attractiveness, and improved marketing and promotion.
Peterhead F.C. are a Scottish Football League side who currently play in the Scottish League One and were Champions of Scottish League Two in 2013-14. On the 20 April 2013 Peterhead FC beat Glasgow Rangers 2-1 at Ibrox in the Scottish League Two match.
Peterhead also has a successful amateur boxing club, and in 2008 was the most successful boxing club in Northern Scotland. And currently has two reigning Scottish champions. The boxing gym is open to all and located in Ellis Street.
Peterhead RFC are a Scottish Rugby Union team who play at the Lord Catto playing fields.
Located at the Lido beach, Peterhead also has an active dinghy sailing club Peterhead Sailing Club with a strong club membership and anyone interested in dinghy sailing are very welcome to visit.
The town is also mentioned in Jules Verne's science-fiction novel 'A Journey to the Centre of the Earth' (1864).
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Peterhead. |


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Tuesday, 19 November 2013 00:48 Last Updated on Thursday, 05 February 2015 10:54 Written by Kedwards
Catch up with news about The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties
February 4, 2015The Salvation Army Lee, Hendry and Glades looks to open in Lehigh AcresWINK News
December 18, 2014Anonymous donor gives $2,000 to Allen Park red kettlesFort Myers News-Press
December 14, 2014Volunteer opportunities during holiday seasonFort Myers News-Press
December 12, 2014Allen Park Elementary students give of selvesFort Myers News-Press
December 5, 2014Salvation Army's "Mimi" gold coin tradition continues for tenth yearFOX 4
December 4, 2014$1,300 coin dropped in Salvation Army kettlewfla.com
November 28, 2014Mystery gold-coin donor gives for MimiFort Myers News-Press
November 28, 2014Kettle season kickoffWBBH NBC2
November 28, 2014Salvation Army looks out for mystery gold coin donorFort Myers News-Press
November 26, 2014FGCU women's golf team begins holiday season with serviceFGCUathletics.com
October 25, 2014Volunteers make a difference in Southwest FloridaFort Myers News-Press
October 24, 2013Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer program kicks offFort Myers News-Press
October 20, 2014Neighbors give once-homeless family a hand upFort Myers News-Press
October 20, 2014Salvation Army sets 2014 Christmas Cheer registrationFort Myers News-Press
October 17, 2014Salvation Army honors student food donationsFOX4
September 26, 2014Helping hands extendedFort Myers News-Press
September 21, 2014Together at all costsFort Myers News-Press
September 17, 2014Salvation Army seeks distribution center for ChristmasWINK-TV News
July 21, 2014100th birthday for CC Family Store shopperFort Myers News-Press
July 12, 2014Cape shopper celebrates 100th birthdayFort Myers Beach Bulletin/Observer
July 11, 2014Cape Coral Family Store throws 100th birthday party for a special customerWBBH TV-2
June 24, 2014Community Youth Chorus hosts birthday parties at Red Shield LodgeFort Myers News-Press
May 29National Donut Day celebrated by Bennett's Fresh RoastNaples Daily
May 19, 2014Duck Dynasty SW Florida sets recordFort Myers News-Press
April 2, 2014In the 239: Duck Dynasty Stars to Visit Germain Arena in MayNaples Daily News
January 22, 2014Salvation Army opens cold weather shelterFOX4 WFTX-TV
January 15, 2014Salvation Army Bell Ringing Pine IslandPine Island Eagle
January 14, 2014UNITE Award given to Bob Janes Triage Center/Low Demand ShelterFort Myers News-Press
January 8, 2014Winter chill sweeps the areaNorthFortMyersNeighbor.com
January 6, 2014Coping with cold snap: SW Florida resources for youFort Myers News-Press
January 6, 2014Salvation Army shelters to open for cold weatherCape-Coral-Daily-Breeze.com
January 6, 2013Cold weather shelters begin to open in SWFLWINK News
January 5, 2014Results of a good cause: The Doughnut GirlsFort Myers News-Press
December 25, 2013Bell ringer has been at it for 44 yearsFort Myers News-Press
December 25, 2013Salvation Army preps Christmas dinner for hundreds in SWFLNBC2 News
December 25, 2013Salvation Army serves Christmas feastWINK-TV
December 23, 2013Salvation Army volunteer loves helping othersBradenton Herald
December 19, 2013Salvation Army: We need toys!WINK-TV
November 15, 2013Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle CampaignWINK-TV
December 15, 2013Salvation Army helps families get Christmas giftsFOX4
December 11, 2013Salvation Army receives "Mimi coin" donation in Publix Pelican Landing kettleWINK News
December 11, 2013Old Bridge Village gets it done for needyNorth Fort Myers Neighbor
December 6, 2013Pictures of Hope: Fort Myers child artists rewarded with fulfilled wishesFort Myers News-Press
December 2, 2013FGCU Women's Golf Team begins holiday season by donating time to TSAFGCU Women's Golf News
November 27, 2013USPS Toys for Tots Pickup is December 7PR.com
November 25, 2013"Mimi" gold coin discovered in red kettleCape Coral Daily Breeze.com
November 19, 2013Salvation Army Toyland - in need of more toysWINK-TV
November 15, 2013Salvation Army kicks off 2013 Red Kettle campaignWINK-TV
November 15, 2013The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades counties hold kettle kickoffPR.com
November 13, 2013November 18-22 - City of Fort Myers Week at Sally's CafePR.com
November 11, 2013Sally's Cafe & Marketplace's Meals with Compassion receives $7,300 grant from Community Agency Support Program (CASP)
November 1, 2013The Salvation Army continues registration for 2013 Christmas CheerPR.com
October 29, 2013Registration still open for Salvation Army's Christmas CheerFort Myers News-Press
October 29, 2013Toys for Tots holiday toy drive eyes big 2013Fort Myers News-Press
October 24, 2013The Salvation Army Bonita Springs Outreach & Service Center relocates to 28331 South Tamiami Trail, Unit B8.The Salvation Army
October 23, 2013Registration begins for Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer programFort Myers News-Press
October 16, 2013With the help of 77 schools in Lee County, The Salvation Army celebrates the most successful celebrates the most successful canned food drive since 2007. More than 120,446 cans of food were collected.The Salvation Army
October 8, 2013The Veranda donates $350 to Salvation Army's Sally's CafeNaples News
September 18, 2013Tomorrow, the trucks going out to stock The Salvation Army's Family Thrist Stores will be nearly empty. Donations of used goods to the charity typicall slow in the summer months, but this year, September has shown a marked decline.The Salvation Army
July 25, 2013New members inducted and officers elected for Advisory Board.The Salvation Army
May 28, 2013Area Commander Major Tom Louden selected as Incident Commander for The Salvation Army's efforts in Oklahoma disaster relief.The Salvation Army
90¢ of every dollar raised by the Lee, Hendry, Glades Counties Command is used to sustain life-changing programs that bring hope to hurting souls. The Salvation Army assists more than 33 million individuals throughout the year in the United States – over 6 million of those during the holiday season alone.
What Others Are Saying
Executive Compensation - what do top officials make at charities?Scroll through the list researched by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and find The Salvation Army. This list confirms that your donations to The Salvation Army go to programs and services, not to bloated executive salaries.The Chronicle of PhilanthropyNovember 16, 2013"One of the top 10 charities that shine...one that gives supporters more bang for their buck."Forbes Magazine, December 2003The Salvation Army is "America's favorite and most trusted charity" according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy


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Median real estate price in the City Center of Coeur d'Alene is $203,248, which is more expensive than 75.1% of the neighborhoods in Idaho and 59.7% of the neighborhoods in the U.S.
The average rental price in Coeur d'Alene City Center is currently $751, based on NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis. Rents here are currently lower in price then 42.5% of Idaho neighborhoods.
Coeur d'Alene City Center is a suburban neighborhood (based on population density) located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Real estate in the City Center of Coeur d'Alene, ID is primarily made up of small (studio to two bedroom) to medium sized (three or four bedroom) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Most of the residential real estate is occupied by a mixture of owners and renters. Many of the residences in the City Center neighborhood are relatively historic, built no later than 1939, and in some cases, quite a bit earlier. A number of residences were also built between 1970 and 1999.
Coeur d'Alene City Center has a 15.5% vacancy rate, which is well above average compared to other U.S. neighborhoods (higher than 75.1% of American neighborhoods). This could either signal that there is weak demand for real estate in the neighborhood, or that much of the housing stock is seasonally occupied, which can occur in some markets dominated by colleges or vacation homes. Either way, if you live here year round, you will find many of the homes or apartments are empty for all or a portion of the year.


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Techwood Homes
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Type: | Photographs | StillImage |
Creator: | Goldfarb, Stephen |
Title: | Techwood Homes |
Date: | 1979 |
Description: | View of a sculpture at Techwood Homes in Atlanta, Georgia. Local identification number: VIS 151.04.06 Techwood Homes was the first public housing project in the United States. It was dedicated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935, but not completed until 1936. Techwood Homes was initially provided public housing for white families only. It was operated by the Atlanta Housing Authority. Techwood Homes was demolished in 1996 to make way for Centennial Place during the 1996 Summer Olympics. Local identification number: ahc151004006a.jpg |
Subjects: | Dwellings--Georgia--Atlanta | Government facilities--Georgia--Atlanta | Sculpture--Georgia--Atlanta | Techwood Homes (Atlanta, Ga.) | Atlanta (Ga.) | Fulton County (Ga.) |
Contributors: | Atlanta History Center |
Online Publisher: | Kenan Research Center, Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta GA 30305, 2006 |
Original Material: | 35 mm color transparency | Stephen Goldfarb Photographs, Atlanta History Center |
Rights and Usage: | This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U. S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required. |
Persistent Link to Item: | http://collections.atlantahistorycenter.com/u?/Goldfarb,12 |
Related Institutions: | Atlanta History Center |
Collection Information: | Stephen Goldfarb Photographs, 1979 |


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For those that may not be familiar with the MaxxForce engines they are made by Navistar (International) and meet EPA requirements for diesel engines without the use of urea.
I know that KME has been using the MaxxForce engines for awhile. MaxxForce engines have also been advertised in fire service magazines. Since Detroit and Cat are no longer supplying to the fire service market I'm wondering if Navistar is looking to make a push. Has anyone heard of builders other the KME using MaxxForce?


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People who know me well are aware of my hate relationship with cold weather. That's a love/hate relationship without the love. Anything less than 60 degrees and I need a really good reason to go outside. Although I love outdoor activities (hiking, fishing, cycling – duh!), I just can't get down with winter sports. I have been skiing once and snowboarding twice and barely made it up and down the slope 3 times before giving it up for hot chocolate and the warmth of the lodge. Needless to say, I never went pro in either of those sports. So forget about me getting on a bike during the winter months. While attending school at Texas A&M I was blessed with mild winters and being able to ride November through March. This is my first winter up north since 2008 and I'm really not a fan. I haven't been on my bike (outside) since early November and I even find it hard to unbundle and get on the trainer since we keep our thermostat on the cooler side – yay oil heat.
I seem to be in the minority here as I keep hearing all about everyone's lovely winter rides. How do they do it? How do they motivate themselves to get on their bikes when it is below freezing, dark, snowing or raining, or all of the above? I decided to get some answers in hopes of shedding some light on what is a mystery to me, and maybe even gaining some inspiration to do some winter biking myself. I'm sure all of my Embrocation readers already ride throughout the year and know what it takes, so just humor me while I investigate this topic for myself.
My awesome (virtual – although it would have been awesome to have this group all in the Bilenky shop together) panel for this topic: David Kirk – owner at Kirk Frameworks; Bike Snob NYC; Dan Langlois – Bicycle mechanic at Bicycle Therapy and racer for Rapha Continental and Bicycle Therapy; Harry Schwartzman – Bicycle Industry Sales Rep and NYBikeJumble; Isis Shiffer – Painter and framebuilder at Bilenky Cycle Works; Allan Z. Rodzinski – retired professional bicycle racer; Selene Yeager – Health and fitness advocate; Bicycling's Fit Chick and racer for team CF; Eric McKeegan – Ad Sales Manager for Dirt Rag and Bicycle Times magazines; Jorge Brito – Philadelphia bicycle messenger; and Harlan Price – Cycling skills coach and racer for Santa Cruz Bicycles.
The winter bikes utilized by my celebrity panel included a Steelwool Tweed, Schwinn Suburban, Specialized Epic, unnamed mountain bike, converted single speed Trek, a Circle A, and a Bilenky track bike. A prize to whomever can match each bike to the correct panelist! Fenders are a must for cold, wet riding, as are waterproof gloves, flat resistant tires, and thermoses of coffee. While fenders are needed for wet weather, studs are a necessity when conditions are icy. Living in Montana, I would say that David knows what winter riding is all about, and Eric mentioned that reliability in a bike is key. "Nothing worse than standing around waiting for a ride; clothing that is fine for riding is never warm enough to stand around." Eric also lists salt and grit resistant parts along with rust proof chains and frame saver for snowy, slushy weather. So here is your reminder to frame saver all your steel beauties! An alternative to getting weather resistant parts: Harry doesn't recommend riding your favorite bike in the winter. "It's got to be a POS that you don't care about. It's going to get fucked up with salt and ice."
I am well aware of the great cycling apparel products that are available for winter cycling. I have even bought some in the past, thinking it might push me to get on the bike. It didn't work, but my Terry tights are the warmest bottoms I own and I sometimes wear them under jeans even though they make my butt look disproportionally large for the rest of my body. According to Dan, Jorge, Harry and Al, wool is a must. I agree, as I have a small love affair with Smartwool base layers. Buffs got two votes, Selene came in with the unexpected answer of silk turtlenecks and Isis is loving her Fifo Cycle ear flap hat. David recommends Carhartts, and if you attended NAHBS last year then you know that I'm a fan of them as well and they can indeed be couture.
When asked about their strategy for dealing with cars at night, just about everyone answered with "lights" in some form or fashion. "Really bright lights buy respect", says Eric. I guess this means that lights are still the best defense, along with being assertive and aware of your environment. Selene describes her light set up as "enough blinkies that it looks like a 5 car police chase rolling down the street." While Isis recommends lights like everyone else, she has a couple other methods. "Lots of lights. And taking the lane. And hammering on windows and yelling, if necessary."
The hardest thing for me is getting motivated to go outside, so I wrapped up with that. Allan, (or Big Al to those who know him) and David said that it is simply the love of riding that motivates them. Hmmm, obviously that hasn't worked for me. Despite the weather, biking is still the easiest option for Eric as his wife and two kids usually get dibs on their one car. I tend to go stir crazy pretty quickly, so when Selene said she would go psycho if she didn't get out, I was able to identify with that. "By imagining my future as a depressed android" was Harlan's answer to how he stays motivated. I'm pretty sure a depressed android is some form of cabin fever as well. Cabin fever/stir crazy/straight up looney seems to be the trend as Dan listed that as well. Jorge's motivation is money, which is a no-brainer since not riding for him means he isn't working. Same with Harry, as he does all of his traveling as a sales rep by bike. Isis' motivation is the adventure that comes with winter riding. "I like being the only vehicle on the road. And how else am I going to get to the sledding hills? I live in South Philly, which is totally flat."
While my answer to cold weather is riding indoors, Bike Snob feels the complete opposite. "For me the key is to be versatile and let the weather tell me what to do. If it's frigid and blustery and the ground is clear I ride in the woods. If the trails are a mess I stick to the road. If riding is impossible I spend that riding time doing something else bike-related, like maintenance. The only thing I'll never do is ride indoors. Tuning up your bike or learning how to build a wheel is a better use of recreational cycling time than spinning on a hamster wheel. Also, often in winter the streets in the city are clear but the roads outside of it aren't, so you really learn to appreciate commuting."
I really enjoyed hearing which songs and mantras were used for getting through cold, dark riding. From the Star Spangled Banner playing on an endless loop in his head (Al), to perfect silence (Selene), NPR (Eric), RAWR (Harry), Tom Waits (David), lots of cursing (Jorge), (which I can totally understand) and meetings with wildlife. "Well, mostly my goals are motivation, but I always relish the chance encounter with a deer in the woods. We'll stare at each other till I can't figure out if I'm me or the deer." –Harlan Price
Bike Snob has survived some cold weather riding by knowing that he can bail at any time. "I admit I've gotten through some nasty winter night commutes by telling myself repeatedly I can always just get off the bike and hop on the subway." Dan just focuses on what is not a good artist for staying motivated. "I just try to block out the Billy Joel really. That is the sound of your own impending doom." I completely agree.
*Photos by Bina Bilenky and Stephen Saxton


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GirlAMatic's Fourth Anniversary
- Posted by Johanna on March 31, 2007 at 8:54 am
- Category: Digital and Webcomics
The webcomic collective GirlAMatic celebrates its fourth anniversary beginning today with parody submissions to DeCidedly Marvelous Comikz. Congratulations on the anniversary and here's to many more!
3 Responses to "GirlAMatic's Fourth Anniversary"
- Lisa Jonte Says:
March 31, 2007 at 4:49 PMWoo! Four years, can you belive it?
- Johanna Says:
March 31, 2007 at 4:57 PMAnd here I remember the opening day arguments as if it were yesterday. :)
- Lisa Jonte Says:
March 31, 2007 at 5:26 PMWait, that wasn't yesterday? Wow, I really need to lay off the homemade liquor.
It's all a blur to me now. I only remember a few of the more outspoken GAM antogonists. Which reminds me, I still need to send Ted Rall a nice fruit basket.


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eVo e Liquid Review – Is This the Future of eLiquids?
Nicopure eVo eLiquid Review
Nicopure Labs, maker of eVo eLiquids, not to be confused with eVo Liquids at evovapor.com, contacted Spinfuel by way of Twitter about doing an eLiquid review. One thing led to another and we're publishing the results of that review below.
This review is quite different than any other e-liquid review Spinfuel has done in the past. For one thing, Nicopure is a wholesale-only company, selling their line through various outlets around the country. They have no official website, though one has been under construction for a while, and we did not receive a pricelist, product description, or company history. We did receive an "Introduction" page the other day when we requested a press kit, and it contained a lot of information about how their eLiquid manufacturing is first-rate and all that. Here are the most pertinent parts of that introduction page that I have paraphrased for the sake of brevity :
Since 2009, Nicopure Labs has been providing some of the largest electronic cigarette companies in the industry with the highest quality e-liquid base available. Working behind the scenes for years, Nicopure Labs is now pleased to offer a collection of our own American Made e-liquid. eVo has four different collections, Tobacco, Menthol, Cafe and Harvest with a current total of 36 premium eLiquids. Nicopure Labs uses only United States Pharmacopeia (USP) grade ingredients and FEMA GRAS flavorings, and our e‐liquid base is developed to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in our FDA registered laboratory.
The above has also been posted in various vaping forums, along with an offer to send out free samples to the first 100 people that claim them. No strings attached, nothing to worry about, Nicopure will send them out and that's the end of it. It was, and remains to be, a huge marketing push to get these eLiquids into the hands of vapers. Since they are strictly wholesale the idea, I assume, is to get vapers interested and then have them act as agents on behalf of Nicopure so that they, the vapers, will ask their vendors to carry the line. It's pretty smart. EVo eLiquids are already showing up on some vendor websites.
Nicopure as also sent out hundreds of samples to various YouTube eLiquid reviewers as well, from the semi-famous (in the vape community) to the ones that receive around 50 or so views for their videos. Again, a pretty smart, and bold, move.
Before we get into the specifics of the flavors we reviewed, a total of 13 in all (eVo offers 36 flavors in all), I need to say something that I'm sure Nicopure isn't going to like, and some of you might not appreciate it. However, if I don't say it now I will always regret it, especially if I turn out to be correct in my analysis.
So here goes…
Is Nicopure the future of eLiquids? By that I mean, will large corporations like Nicopure, who will invest millions of dollars in setting up laboratories with the safest equipment and the strictest standards to produce eJuice, come into the e-cigarette industry and crush the small mom-n-pop companies, or even the mid-level companies like Johnson Creek and Mountain Oak Vapors, effectively taking over that part of the industry?
Are there backroom meetings going on between big government and big corporations where the government will structure these so-called "deeming regulations" over e-cigarettes and eLiquids so that the only source for eLiquids will be large corporations like Nicopure? It sure looks that way to me.
Guerilla Marketing
Nicopure is a large wholesaler of eLiquids seeking to be sold in vape shops, both brick and mortar and online. They are sending out tens of thousands of dollars in samples (and postage!) to hundreds of people in order to gather a legend of fans that will insist that the people they are buying their eLiquids from start selling Nicopure eVo line.
The 13 samples we received have been here for a few weeks now, and in that time we've vaped them and talked about them, and yet we know little to nothing about the company. That strikes me as strange.
But, I don't think for a minute that what they are saying isn't true; I believe every word of it. And that's the point. I'm all for quality standards in the eLiquid business, and strict enforcement of some decent regulations that will protect consumers against eLiquid companies that make their ejuice in the kitchen sink, but what I am not ready for, nor do I ever think I will be ready for, is to have the entire industry run by a few large corporate entities who will produce eLiquids that appeal to the lowest common denominator in huge amounts.
After spending time with Nicopure products I have a strong suspicion that we have invited in a Trojan horse.
A Trojan Horse
What I love about a good number of eLiquid companies is the artistry they have in making the best eLiquids in the world. White Leaf by Mountain Oak Vapors, MeeseTracks by FanceeJuice, Vanilla-Anything from Ginger's eJuice, Twas Brilig and White Rabbit from Alice in Vapeland, Kona Milkshake from Virgin Vapors, Sticky Buns from Mt Baker Vapor, Sweet Potato by The Vapor Girl, and a handful of others are eLiquids made by, as John would say, "the Flavorists", real artists spending hundreds of hours on perfecting the perfect "whatever", and they represent everything that is unique in this industry. We must not allow them to disappear at the hands of Corporate America.
There is nothing inherently wrong with Nicopure's eVo line of eLiquids, nothing at all. I have no doubt they are manufactured safely. I also have no doubt that they are also manufactured in huge vats. I very much suspect that the recipes have been formulated to appeal to the widest number of vapers. The flavors, the eLiquids, are soulless. They are generics.
Don't get me wrong, as generic eLiquids they are pretty damn good, well, some of them are. Some of them are too perfumery, some of them are awesome on the first few drags and then become unbearable 10 minutes later, but for the most part they are acceptable generic eLiquids.
Maybe I'm way off base. I hope I am completely wrong. Or maybe what's happening here is what happened in tobacco industry when it came down to just a few major tobacco companies making dozens upon dozens of different brands….
Nicopure has been supplying their 'base' solution to many e-cigarettes companies who use them to create eLiquids for use in prefilled cartomizers. Now they want to sell their own line of eLiquids.
Then again, maybe I should just shut up and do the review. I will, but I had to get this off my chest if only to give you some context for the review below.
On With The Review…
Since we received sampler-sized bottles, 10ML, we assigned Tom McBride and myself to do the review. The reason Tom is helping out on this review is because several of the flavors we review below are tobacco flavors, and seeing as how Tom is a master of tobacco flavored eLiquid he was the obvious choice.
The Overall
In general terms, eVo eLiquid flavors profiles are without personality, but are intensely flavorful nonetheless. The eLiquids are 100% American made and American sourced. The packaging is more than acceptable, plastic bottles with a wraparound label consisting the name, size, nicotine strength, batch number, and best used by date. All the things you want on an eLiquid bottle.
Every flavor we reviewed had plenty of flavor. Most of them were authentic and true-to-form. The viscosity of the liquids is middle of the road; not super thin, not super thick. We had no issues with dripping them into cartomizers, clearomizers, and various tanks.
We are scoring them in the usual manner, the 1-5 Star method, with 1 Stars meaning it is basically unvapeable and 5 meaning it is a great flavor, excellent recipe, and the best in its class. Since all but 3 of them were 10ML bottles there was just enough to spend a couple of days in all.
Since there is no website to draw information about each flavor we're left with no official description. We cannot tell if they've come close to their stated flavor profile because there is no profile, but we'll manage.
These flavors are listed in no particular order.
Maraschino (Cherry Pipe Tobacco?) –
Julia – 4.99 Stars A really good, deeply flavorful pipe tobacco vape with a nice touch of cherry. Vapor output was magnificent and the throat hit was excellent as well. If you like pipe tobacco vapes you could love this one. It is easy to see where EVo/Nicopure's strengths are, it's in their tobacco flavor juices.
Tom: 5 Stars – For a light cherry, full flavored pipe tobacco eLiquid there isn't anything better than this one, at least not that I have encountered anyway. I loved vaping it and would love to get more. The vapor output was as huge as taking a big drag from a fully stuffed, fully lit tobacco pipe. This was one flavor that should have been sent in a 30ML bottle. I hated to run out of it. I did manage to take a cartomizer and fill it up before it was gone, and I have sealed it in a plastic bag and will save it for future use. Maraschino is a homerun.
Caramel Coconut
Julia: 3.99 Stars – I had high hopes for Caramel Coconut and I was crushed when it didn't live up to its first 10 minutes of vaping. Caramel Coconut has a lot of caramel and coconut flavoring, the first few puffs are delicious. Out of this world delicious as a matter of fact. Then the artificial flavors kick in and all of a sudden its not very good at all. So disappointed, I thought I had found another diamond in the rough to add to my rotation. Great vapor production, good throat hit, it had everything going for it.
Tom: 4 Stars – The initial taste of this caramel and coconut concoction is awesome. You really taste a sweet and heavy coconut, the vapor production is excellent, and the throat hit was the best of the bunch. But after a bit of vaping it just begins to lose the caramel and coconut sweetness and delivers a nasty artificial flavor, an almost 'flavorless PG' eLiquid.
Julia: 3 Stars – A lot of spearmint flavoring went into this juice. That was a kind of a smart move because from what I know from talking to people about spearmint flavors is that there are loads of spearmint recipes out there in the marketplace but they all shy away from the flavor concentrate and use it sparingly. Nicopure did the opposite and loaded it up with Spearmint. If it hadn't been for that the weird menthol kick it also has I would have really liked it.
Tom: 2 Stars – This is a not a good juice. You can definitely taste the spearmint but then they ruin it with cheap menthol. The kind of menthol that goes up through the nose and stays there. Very unfortunate for me because I am looking to add some good spearmint to my rotation and I thought maybe this one had a chance, but it doesn't. In my opinion menthol and spearmint should not be mixed.


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This damaged lobster pot is like many ruined traps that fishermen were pulling from the water after the storm. Kathy Johnson photo
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Fishermen in the Shelburne, N.S. area lost numerous traps and gear after a rough storm took the area by surprise in late December, setting back many smaller ventures significantly and hitting them hard financially.
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He met with federal Minister of Fisheries Gail Shea to ask for financial help for fishermen who lost their traps.
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"Lobster fishers clearly understand the jurisdictional differences between federal and provincial responsibilities," he said. "It is very unfair to fishers to raise expectations that something more than provincial funds could be available for the damage to their pots.
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See L. L. Howe, The Praetorian Prefect from Commodus to Diocletian (1942).
In ancient Rome, any of various high officials with primarily judicial and administrative responsibilities. In the early republic, a prefect of the city (praefectus urbi) took over the consul's duties during their absence from Rome. The office lost some importance after the introduction of praetors (mid 4th century BC). Augustus revitalized the office when he appointed five prefects to supervise the city government, the fire brigade, the grain supply, and the Praetorian Guard. The praetorian prefects acquired great power and often became virtual prime ministers.
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N: Short for romantic relationship, popularized in fanfiction circles.
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V: To endorse a romantic relationship.
N: I see a 'ship developing between Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
V: I ship Ron/Hermione
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13 de এপ্রিল de 2003
(v.) to support or endorse a romantic paring that is not canon in the work(s) in which they appear. The shipping of couples is often the purpose of many fanfiction stories. Used for characters in anime, manga, video games, tv shows, etc.
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An unrealistic relationship that you love so much but causes you so much pain and misery forcing you to scream "MY FEELS!" while sliding out of your chair because it never comes true even though it's so obvious it should.
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Your "invention" of the term weak atheist is for yourself, not anyone of belief, to care about. Like I said, you can not be just a little pregnant, just ask Mrs H. about that one. Its pretty simple, either you believe or you don't! You just lay back, and reject any and all reasons for people who believe, so I don't know why you bother to call yourself Weak. In my life, I always regarded an Atheist as "Just not believing in God", and an Agnostic as "Just not belonging to any specific religion". I really could care less about the strong or weak boloney, it doen't matter to anyone who is a believer.
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In the evenings, you can walk around the famous Marienplatz. The Museums Alte & Neue Pinakothek are also nearby. You will enjoy your stay shopping, sightseeing the beautiful Bavarian capital, indulging in the local food and drink delights, taking day trips to the Alps or the rest of Bavaria.
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Central Cord Syndrome (CCS) is an incomplete injury to the cervical cord resulting in more extensive motor weakness in the upper extremities than the lower extremities. The mechanism of injury occurs from a hyperextension injury with pre-existent osteophytic (abnormal bony outgrowth) spurs, without damage to the vertebral column.
Mechanism and Causes of Injury
CCS occurs typically in patients with hyperextension injuries where the spinal cord is squeezed or pinched between anterior cervical spondylotic bone spurs and the posterior intraspinal canal ligament, the ligamentum flavum. The ligamentum flavum is a strong ligament that connects the laminae of the vertebrae. It serves to protect the neural elements and the spinal cord and stabilize the spine so that excessive motion between the vertebral bodies does not occur.
The injury occurs as a result of anterior and posterior compression of the spinal cord, leading to edema, hemorrhage or ischemia to the central portion of the spinal cord. The site of most injuries is in the mid-to-lower cervical cord. Due to the anatomical lamination of the corticospinal tract with the arm fibers medially, and the leg fibers laterally, the arms are affected more so than the legs, resulting in a disproportionate motor impairment.
Patients are typically left with motor weakness of the upper extremities and lesser involvement of the lower extremities. A varying degree of sensory loss below the level of the lesion and bladder symptoms (urinary retention) may both occur.
This syndrome more commonly affects patients age 50 and older who have sustained a cervical hyperextension injury.
CCS may occur in patients of any age and is seen in athletes who present with not only hyperextension injuries to their neck but associated ruptured disc(s) with anterior cord compression.
CCS affects males more frequently than females.
Evaluation of the patient includes a complete history, a thorough neurological exam, MRI and CT of the cervical spine, and cervical spine x-rays including supervised flexion and extension x-rays.
Surgical Treatment
Acute surgical intervention is not usually necessary unless there is significant cord compression. Prior to the CT-MRI era, surgical intervention was thought to be more harmful because of the risk of injuring a swollen cervical cord and worsening the deficit. However, with advanced imaging technology such as CT and MRI, patients with compression of the spinal cord secondary to traumatic herniated discs and other lesions can be quickly diagnosed and surgically decompressed. In cases with anterior bony ridges and spinal canal narrowing secondary to ligamentous thickening and or stenosis, acute surgery is usually not performed until the patient has made maximum recovery. Reassessment at that time may lead to surgery depending on the underlying cause. If there is significant motor weakness after a period of recovery, or neurological deterioration or spinal instability, then surgical intervention may be considered.
Nonsurgical Treatment
Nonsurgical treatment consists of immobilization of the neck with a cervical orthosis, steroids unless contraindicated, and rehabilitation with physical and occupational therapy.
Many patients with CCS make spontaneous recovery of motor function while others experience considerable recovery in the first six weeks post injury.
If the underlying cause is edema, recovery may occur relatively soon after an initial phase of motor paralysis or pareses. Leg function usually returns first, followed by bladder control and then arm function. Hand movement and finger dexterity improves last. If the central lesion is caused by hemorrhage or ischemia, then recovery is less likely and the prognosis is more devastating.
The prognosis for CCS in younger patients is favorable. Within a short time, a majority of younger patients recover and regain the ability to ambulate and perform daily living activities. However, in elderly patients the prognosis is not as favorable, with or without surgical intervention.


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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Recorder of doomed Asiana flight proves pilot tried to abort landing
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July 7th, 2013 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) In one of the most alarming plane crashes in recent memory, Asiana Airlines Flight 214 slammed into the ground at San Francisco International Airport this past weekend. Two people were killed and left 182 people injured in the tragedy. According to the cockpit voice recorder of the flight appears to show the pilots tried to abort the landing less than two seconds before it crashed. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The head of the National Transportation Safety Board Deborah Hersman said that the pilots appear to have increased speed seven seconds before impact, and they then "called to initiate a go-around 1.5 seconds to impact."The NTSB's preliminary assessment of the plane's cockpit and flight data recorders show the flight was coming in too slow. Hersman said the crash landing was still under investigation. "I would discourage anyone from drawing any conclusions at this point," she said, Investigators are still working to corroborate the information on the recorders. What occurred inside the cockpit of the Boeing 777 may well be the deciding factor the accident that forced the temporary closure of one of the country's largest airports. In a matter of seconds, Asiana Flight 214 went from routine landing to a disaster. Amateur video has surfaced showing the plane approaching the runway and striking what appears to be a seawall before spinning counterclockwise and coming to a stop. Fred Hayes said he shot the video about a mile from the crash scene. "What we need to do is corroborate the information we have both on the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder," Hersman said. "...But I'll tell you some of the things we are seeing on the flight data recorder are mirroring some of the things that are going on the cockpit voice recorder." The increase of power in the engines appears to correlate with the cockpit crew's request to "go-around," which is a call to abort the landing and try it again. Asiana Flight 214 had 291 passengers and 16 crew members. The flight was at the end of a more than 10-hour direct flight from Seoul, South Korea, when it began its descent into California's second largest airport. The flight approach appeared normal as the 777 descended, and "there is no discussion of aircraft approach" among the crew, according to the recorders. The target speed for the approach of Asiana Flight 214 was 137 knots, and the crew can be heard on the cockpit voice recorder acknowledging the speed, Hersman said, adding that the speed was significantly below 137 knots, and "we are not talking about a few knots," she said. At about four seconds before the plane crash landed, the pilots received an "oral and physical" warning inside the cockpit that the plane was on the verge of an aerodynamic, meaning it was about to lose its ability to stay in the air. Known as a "stick shaker," the command included a verbal warning that the plane that was flying too low, and a physical warning when the throttle shook. The NTSB has ruled out weather as a problem and said that conditions were right for a "visual landing." Asiana CEO and President Yoon Young-doo have said there was no engine failure, to his knowledge. Survivors of the crash were being treated for injuries ranging from paralysis to "severe road rash." In all, 182 people were hospitalized and 123 others who walked away from the crash without the slightest injury prompted the city's fire chief to describe it as "nothing short of a miracle." Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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My Best Investment Advice Is Turn Off the TV
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Back in the 1990s, I wrote a piece for Salon they called "Night of the Living Day Traders." (The site no longer accepts links to its archives, as Reuters reported, but a Google search still lists it.)
I saw guys in their 30s and 40s renting workstations, bandwidth and analytics from trading houses around Atlanta, fighting to pick up the eighths or sixteenths dropped on the floor in each day's trading.
The smart ones were, anyway. The dumb ones were refusing to close out their bad bets. They tried to will the market to move the way they wanted it to. They were in over their heads, and after I filed my story one of them (a man I never met) snapped. It was all over CNN.
Since then, those dimes and quarters have disappeared from public view. High Frequency Trading programs now scoop them up, all of them. If there's a move, big or small, in virtually any market, the big boys are taking the profits and leaving small investors with nothing.
It's even worse than that. The hot new investment booms, whether yesterday's social boom or (as the Bend Bulletin copies The New York Times) today's computer security boom, are also getting gobbled by venture capitalists and private equity firms. Unless your "mad money" fund has at least eight figures in it, you're not getting a taste. These guys won't come public until the boom has crested, as with Facebook (FB) and Zynga (ZNGA). As I noted recently here at TheStreet.com, small investors need not apply. So what is the small investor to do? (Other than agitate for reform, which would be a different column, something more political than I want to take on here.) First, turn off the TV. They're talking about trading there, about trends the pros aren't letting you in on. Second, slow down and look for growth. There are steady growth sectors in this economy. Read up on the macro trends and look for the leaders. Companies like Coca-Cola (KO - Get Report), Home Depot (HD - Get Report), Google (GOOG)and IBM (IBM - Get Report) have been delivering good returns for years and are likely to continue to do so. Third, invest with the pros. Index funds fell hard in 2008, but they're back and in normal times they do OK. Low-cost mutual fund companies like Vanguard, which don't advertise heavily, are my favorite way to go. In fact the less a mutual fund company advertises, the more likely you are to profit with it. Oh, and I sat still during the crash. I'm already whole again. Fourth, avoid most bonds. They won't give you a yield and the boom is starting to look like a bubble. Look for instruments that let you take advantage of rising interest rates, when they arrive, and whether the economy is going up (more competition for money) or down (lots of defaults and creditor losses) yields are bound to get better over time. My view of the fundamentals is that we're in a typical fight between creditors and debtors. The creditors keep pushing debtors to the wall, the debtors empty out their pockets, but once that's done the creditor has to admit they've made a bad loan and write it off. Write-offs and the creation of new money for investment (rather than bailouts) is what you're waiting for. It will happen. It's a grieving process. Give it time. Fifth, and most important, relax. There are collapses, about once in a generation, and we're still pulling out of the latest one. There are always Cassandras out there, warning that disaster is around the next corner, and 99% of the time they're wrong. A stopped clock is only right twice a day and investing clocks move slowly. Returns won't be stellar if you use my rules, but you'll be able to get on with life, and that's a lot more fun than anything I (or anyone else in the financial press) can tell you. If you must read touts like me, look for trends, things that will work over three to five years. Ignore the headlines and you'll do fine. At the time of publication, the author was long KO, HD, GOOG and IBM. This article is commentary by an independent contributor, separate from TheStreet's regular news coverage.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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text: Police: Phony officer could be killing Mississippi driversBy Lateef Mungin, CNNUpdated 6:30 PM ET, Tue May 15, 2012Just WatchedMiss. police: Fake cop may be killerreplayMore Videos ...Miss. police: Fake cop may be killer 01:32Story highlightsAuthorities analyze leads and forensic evidenceAuthorities believe two separate shootings are linkedThe shootings occurred about 55 miles apart "The concern is that someone is posing as a law enforcement officer," an official saysSomeone who may be posing as a police officer is pulling cars over on Mississippi highways and then shooting drivers dead, authorities said.After two such shootings this month, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public's help to find the person.The agency was receiving leads and processing forensic evidence, bureau spokesman Warren Strain said Tuesday. John Champion, district attorney for the state's 17th District, said there were no good descriptions of a vehicle."Both of the shootings occurred in very remote areas," Champion told HLN's Vinnie Politan.Authorities were asking citizens to be careful if they are pulled over and feel uneasy.They advise drivers to call 911 and verify that a legitimate officer is pulling them over or drive to a well-lit, crowded place before stopping, actions permitted under Mississippi state law."The concern is that someone is posing as a law enforcement officer and that is how these vehicles end up on the side of the road," said MBI director Lt. Col. Larry Waggoner.How you can make sure an officer is not an imposterThe first shooting occurred on May 8. Thomas Schlender, 74, was found dead about 1:30 a.m. in his car in the median of southbound Interstate 55 in Panola County.On Friday, Lori Anne Carswell, 48, was found dead outside her car on the shoulder of Mississippi State Highway 713, in Tunica County, about 2:15 a.m.The shootings took place about 55 miles apart, and the victims did not know each other, authorities said.More from justiceWhy mass knife attacks are more common in AsiaSen. Menendez responds to looming criminal chargesFamily seeks answers after officer shoots immigrantPowered by Livefyre


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In "Journey to Q'xtlan," Peter Rose continues his exploration of a technique he has developed which he calls "transfalumination." He films scenes such as grass and trees, a small suspension bridge, or an underground tunnel, in the pitch blackness of night, and illuminated only by hand-held lights. Sometimes we can see Rose, who is holding the lights, in the shot. He dances and waves his arms to paint the space with light. There are a number of reasons why this deceptively simple-sounding premise creates film images of singular power, mystery, and delight. First of all, Rose photographs beautifully. The images are seen in a slow frame rate, which adds a sense of mystery. There is a wonderful sense in which this action, in which Rose, moving the lights, literally creates our experience of space and form for us. This enables him to reveal to us something about the nature of eyesight, not as a passive activity in which images pour into our brain, but as a creative action, in which our eye and brain reach out into the space and create our sensation of volume. As Rose dances with the lights, he is able to translate the subtle, kinetic sensations of his arms into very clearly articulated rhythmic experiences of space. He has thus found a way to give himself the same musically expressive quality that an opera singer has as she fills a theater with her voice. He then smoothly edits these visual arias into a sequence of exotic-seeming landscapes.
The sound for the film also uses ordinary materials to create an exotic feeling of mystery. He takes everyday sounds such as a cat purring or traffic sounds, and uses speed changes and electronic reverb to create a strange, otherworldly landscape which can sound like wails, sirens, rushing water, underground trains, and insects.
The haunting end of the film shows myriad flecks of green light on the fine interwoven branches of trees. The camera slowly follows the light as it rises upwards, towards a sky in which the first light of dawn is beginning to show, as we hear the sound of a strange bird. It is a magical image, almost as if the mysterious life-essence within the trees is slowly emerging.
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