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3DMark 11
Version and / or Patch Used: 1.0
Developer Homepage: http://www.futuremark.com
Product Homepage: http://www.3dmark.com/3dmark11/
3DMark 11 is the latest version of the world's most popular benchmark. Designed to measure your PC's gaming performance 3DMark 11 makes extensive use of all the new features in DirectX 11 including tessellation, compute shaders and multi-threading. Trusted by gamers worldwide to give accurate and unbiased results, 3DMark 11 is the best way to consistently and reliably test DirectX 11 under game-like loads.
Metro 2033
Version and / or Patch Used: Latest Steam Update
Timedemo or Level Used: Built in Benchmark
Developer Homepage: http://www.4a-games.com//
Product Homepage: http://metro.thq.com/
Metro 2033 is an action-oriented video game with a combination of survival horror and first-person shooter elements. The game is based on the novel Metro 2033 by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. It was developed by 4A Games in Ukraine and released in March 2010 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox 360.[3] In March 2006, 4A Games announced a partnership with Glukhovsky to collaborate on the game.[4] The game was announced at the 2009 Games Convention in Leipzig;[5] a first trailer came along with the announcement.[6] A sequel was announced, currently titled Metro: Last Light.


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The Service
Is it possible to view all of my lists at once? (I don't mean just all tasks, which does not show which list each task belongs to.)It makes it hard to review all of my lists when I have to keep switching back and forth between tabs in the web app.
Posted at 1:29pm on December 20, 2012
Hi richard.rosetti,It's not possible to view all your tasks separated or sorted by list, sorry.However, as you mentioned, you can view all tasks at once. When you view the details of each task, you'll be able to see which list it's in.
Posted 2 years ago
Thanks for the response brendan. As a workaround I think I'll just open multiple copies of the web app in different browsers for now. It's really just during my weekly review that it's an issue.

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lossyWAV 1.1.0 released., Added noise WAV bit reduction method. |
lossyWAV 1.1.0 released., Added noise WAV bit reduction method. |
Jul 14 2008, 12:34
lossyWAV Developer Group: Developer Posts: 1828 Joined: 11-April 07 From: Wherever here is Member No.: 42400 |
lossyWAV 1.1.0c is now available for download.
CODE lossyWAV 1.1.0c, Copyright (C) 2007,2008 Nick Currie. Copyleft. Link to the hydrogenaudio wiki articleThis program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details. You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. Process Description: lossyWAV adds white noise to the processed output. The amount of added noise is based on analysis of the signal levels in the frequency range 20Hz to 16kHz. If signals above the upper limiting frequency are at an even lower level, they can be swamped by the added noise. This is usually inaudible, but the behaviour can be changed by specifying a higher --limit (in the range 16kHz to 20kHz). For many audio signals, there is little content at very high frequencies, and forcing lossyWAV to keep the added noise level lower than the content at these frequencies can increase the bitrate dramatically for no perceptible benefit. Usage : lossyWAV <input wav file> <options> Example : lossyWAV musicfile.wav Quality Options: -I, --insane highest quality output, suitable for transcoding; -E, --extreme high quality output, also suitable for transcoding; -S, --standard default quality output, considered to be transparent; -P, --portable good quality output for DAP use. Not considered to be fully transparent, but considered fit for its intended purpose. Standard Options: -c, --check check if WAV file has already been processed; default=off. errorlevel=16 if already processed, 0 if not. -C, --correction write correction file for processed WAV file; default=off. -f, --force forcibly over-write output file if it exists; default=off. -h, --help display help. -L, --longhelp display extended help. -M, --merge merge existing lossy.wav and lwcdf.wav files. -o, --outdir <t> destination directory for the output file(s). -v, --version display the lossyWAV version number. Advanced Options: - if filename="-" then WAV input is taken from STDIN. --blockdist show distribution of lowest significant bit of input codec-blocks and bit-removed codec-blocks. -D, --dither <n> enable variable PDF dither of output; default=off; 0 = rectangular; 1 = triangular; 0.5 = half way between. -l, --limit <n> set upper frequency limit to be used in analyses to n Hz; (16000<=n<=20000), default = 16000. --linkchannels Revert to original single bits-to-remove value for all channels rather than channel dependent bits-to-remove. -q, --quality <n> quality preset (10=highest quality, 0=lowest bitrate; default = --standard = 5; --insane = 10; --extreme = 7.5; --portable = 2.5) --sampledist show distribution of lowest significant bit of input samples and bit-removed samples. --scale <n> scaling factor from WaveGain, etc; (0.0<n<=8.0),default=1.0 -s, --shaping <n> enable fixed noise shaping; (0.00<=n<=1.00); default=q/10; 0.00 = off, 1.00 = 100% effectiveness, 0.50 = 50%, etc. --stdinname <t> pseudo filename to use when input from STDIN. --stdout write processed WAV output to STDOUT. -w, --writetolog create (or append to) lossyWAV.log in the output directory. System Options: -B, --below set process priority to below normal. -d, --detail enable detailed bits-to-remove information output mode --low set process priority to low. -n, --nowarnings suppress lossyWAV warnings. -Q, --quiet significantly reduce screen output. --silent no screen output. Special thanks: David Robinson for the publication of his lossyFLAC method, guidance, and the motivation to implement the method as lossyWAV. Horst Albrecht for ABX testing, valuable support in tuning the internal presets, constructive criticism and all the feedback. Sebastian Gesemann for the noise shaping coefficients and help in using them in the lossyWAV noise shaping implementation. Don Cross for the Complex-FFT algorithm used. Suggested foobar2000 converter setup: lossyFLAC: CODE Encoder: c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe lossyTAK:Extension: lossy.flac Parameters: /d /c c:\"program files"\bin\lossywav - --standard --silent --stdout|c:\"program files"\bin\flac - -b 512 -5 -f -o%d Format is: lossless or hybrid Highest BPS mode supported: 24 CODE Encoder: c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe lossyWV:Extension: lossy.tak Parameters: /d /c c:\"program files"\bin\lossywav - --standard --silent --stdout|c:\"program files"\bin\takc -e -p2m -fsl512 -ihs - %d Format is: lossless or hybrid Highest BPS mode supported: 24 CODE Encoder: c:\windows\system32\cmd.exe Extension: lossy.wv Parameters: /d /c c:\"program files"\bin\lossywav - --standard --silent --stdout|c:\"program files"\bin\wavpack -hm --blocksize=512 --merge-blocks -i - %d Format is: lossless or hybrid Highest BPS mode supported: 24 Enclose the element of the path containing spaces within double quotation marks ("), e.g. C:\"Program Files"\directory_where_executable_is\executable_name. This is a Windows limitation. N.B.: lossyWAV 1.2.0 development thread here This post has been edited by Nick.C: Apr 17 2012, 20:51
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Jul 16 2008, 19:02
Group: Members (Donating) Posts: 1985 Joined: 4-January 04 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 10933 |
To say nothing about vinyl. Gawd! My needledrop FLACs are shrinking by 45% at --standard!
If there ever was a demonstration of the reduced dynamic range of vinyl, lossyWAV has to be it. But clearly, there's a silver lining to it. Thanks for the new comparisons Synthetic. It's very interesting to see that TAK actually pulls ahead of FLAC by an additional 2% at -q0, although the gain is eliminated at --standard. |
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The members of her management team quit in the past couple of weeks amid reports of the "Hairspray" and "What a Girl Wants" star's erratic behavior.
TMZ said the three unnamed representatives dropped Bynes as a client after she stopped meeting with them and taking their calls.
Bynes, 26, has been making headlines for months in connection with several alleged motor-vehicle violations and reported substance abuse.
The actress began her career on TV's "The Amanda Show" and "What I Like About You."


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Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! | |||
(あいやしばらく!エロ仙人登場!, Aiyashibaraku! Ero-sennin Tōjō!) | |||
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Previous | Ebisu Returns: Naruto's Toughest Training Yet! | ||
Episode | Naruto #53 | ||
Next | The Summoning Jutsu: Wisdom of the Toad Sage! | ||
Arc | Chūnin Exams (Arc) | ||
Manga | Chapter #91, Chapter #92 | ||
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Japanese | October 8, 2003 | ||
English | September 30, 2006 | ||
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Long Time No See: Jiraiya Returns! (あいやしばらく!エロ仙人登場!, Aiyashibaraku! Ero-sennin Tōjō!) is episode 53 of the original Naruto anime.
Synopsis Edit
Ebisu is unconscious following Jiraiya's attack. Naruto attempts to wake him up using One Thousand Years of Death to no avail. Naruto then demands to know the identity of the odd attacker. Jiraiya introduces himself as the Toad Sage and the author of the Icha Icha novels. Naruto, recognising them as the same books Kakashi always reads, accurately concludes that Jiraiya's 'data gathering' was merely peeking in on the women's bath and angrily calls Jiraiya the 'Pervy Sage' instead. Naruto accuses Jiraiya of interrupting his training and tells him to take responsibility for his actions. Jiraiya refuses and leaves with Naruto chasing after him.
Naruto catches up with Jiraiya as the latter is being rejected and slapped by a woman. In response to Naruto's incessant pestering, Jiraiya traps the boy in a large jar and escapes again. Once outside of town, Jiraiya sits watching the clouds and dreams of sexy women. Naruto finds the Sage once again, and again Jiraiya attempts to lose him, this time with a Transformation Technique. The ploy fails, and Jiraiya seemingly acquiesces. He tells Naruto that before he will help him, Naruto must first bring him some ripe and curvy fruit. Naruto misses the insinuation entirely and rushes to buy Jiraiya some actual fruit. Meanwhile, Jiraiya spots a couple of cute girls and follows them back into town.
Jiraiya is making some headway impressing the two girls when Naruto arrives with a ripe and curvy watermelon ruining the Sage's chances. Jiraiya explains that what he actually needs is a babe for inspiration, so Naruto transforms using his Sexy Technique. Jiraiya is thoroughly impressed and tells Naruto he will train him, provided he remain in that form. Naruto returns to his original form disappointed, and Jiraiya proclaims himself a super pervert.
Jiraiya admits he was kidding, and under his supervision, Naruto resumes his water-walking practice. When he fails to stand on the water and falls in, Jiraiya laughs, and Naruto takes off his wet clothes in frustration. Jiraiya sees Naruto's Eight Trigrams Seal and recognises it as the work of the Fourth Hokage to seal the Nine Tails within Naruto. He also notices the additional Five Elements Seal that is preventing Naruto from efficiently controlling his two chakras. Jiraiya thinks the second seal must have been done by Orochimaru, and he removes the seal using the Five Elements Unseal. With this impediment removed, Naruto happily walks (and jumps) across the water.
Watching the ecstatic Naruto, Jiraiya thinks that it is time to teach the boy how to harness the Nine Tail's chakra. But before that, Jiraiya insists that they stop training for the day and head to the hot springs for a bath. Later that night, while Naruto sleeps, Jiraiya apologises to Ebisu for stealing his student. Ebisu agrees it is for the best and tell Jiraiya that, as a member of the Sannin, Jiraiya is one of the few people who can stop Orochimaru.
Trivia Edit
- Naruto's efforts to track down Jiraiya are unique to the anime.
- In the dub, Jiraiya mentioned he's gotten quite famous since his second Icha Icha was known to Naruto and it wasn't even out paperback yet (an indication the book has been released for a long time).


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Stringing a Bow
The safe and easy way to string a recurve bow or longbow is to use a bowstringer. The push-pull or step-through method can be hazardous to yourself or your bow.
A bowstringer is simply a strong cord with a loop or pocket at each end that fits over the limb tip of recurve bows and some longbows. By standing on the loose middle of the cord after it's attached to the tips, the limbs can be flexed as the handle is pulled. This allows the bowstring to be slipped safely into place.
To replace compound bow strings, you must use a bow press or have double tears at the end of each cable. Double tears allow you to change strings by stepping on the string being replaced first and on the new string second. A bow press is used to place and hold tension on the limbs, allowing the strings to be changed. Inexperienced bowhunters should have a qualified dealer or individual replace the string on a compound bow.


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This basically describes Mat, he is super gay, a emo wannabee, and he is a faggot!
Oh my god! I woke up this morning and i am gonna be bulimic and my girlfriend is gonna get hit by a car. Maybe i'll find a new girl friend on the internet!
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The combination of the anticancer drugs bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin is the standard therapy for treating ovarian stromal tumors. However, this trio of chemotherapy drugs causes significant side effects and is associated with a high rate of cancer recurrence. Doctors are therefore seeking more effective, less toxic therapies.
In this Gynecologic Oncology Group study, researchers are comparing treatment with paclitaxel and carboplatin to the standard therapy. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive paclitaxel/carboplatin or bleomycin/etoposide/cisplatin. All of these drugs are given intravenously (by vein).
As part of this study, investigators will also be assessing the usefulness of measuring blood levels of a protein called inhibin to determine how well a patient is responding to treatment.
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Kate McReary
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CHARACTER Kate McReary | |
Appearance(s): | Grand Theft Auto IV |
Full name: | Kate McReary |
Also known as: | Katie |
Status: | Determinant |
Gender: | Female |
Date of birth: | 1981 |
Place of birth: | Dukes, Liberty City |
Date of death: | 2008 (in Revenge, aged 27, optional) |
Home: | Liberty City |
Nationality: | Irish-American |
Family: | Maureen McReary (Mother) Unnamed father Patrick McReary (Brother) Francis McReary (Brother) Gerald McReary (Brother) Derrick McReary (Brother) |
Main affiliation: | McReary Family Niko Bellic |
Voiced by: | Mary Donnelly |
- "I gave up on my brothers a long time ago. Every day I expect to get a call from the coroner about one of them."
- ―Kate McReary about her family.
Kate McReary (1981 - 2008, optional death) is a character who appears as a main character and a girlfriend in GTA IV. She is a 27-year old potential love interest of Grand Theft Auto IV protagonist Niko Bellic. She is the sister of Patrick, Francis, Gerald and Derrick McReary, the only daughter and the youngest child of Maureen and an unnamed father. She works at the community center in Dukes. At first, Packie tells Niko to stay away from her, but later encourages Niko to go out with Kate. She holds traditional values, and according to Patrick, "she won't put out". Despite this, the player is still given the option to try and join Kate inside.
According to Patrick, Kate witnessed several bloody fights between her brothers; seeing Gerry beating Francis was a traumatic childhood experience for her (she was in therapy for quite a while). Over time she has apparently become accustomed to living close to violent crime, liking Niko despite disapproving of his lifestyle. In extreme contrast to all his sons, Mr. McReary had an excellent relationship with Kate and was pretty much never angry at her. She plays a pivotal role at the end of GTA IV's story.
Kate is a bit more complicated to date than the other girlfriends. She prefers Niko to wear clothing from Modo. Her activities are also limited as well, seeing as how she does not like to go bowling, or see a show at both Perestroika and Split Sides. As stated before, no matter how many times you try to "try your luck" at the end of a date, the player will never be invited inside because she only considers Niko to be a friend.
Kate's conversations with Niko, after getting her drunk, will eventually reveal that she knew that her father was molesting her brothers. She doesn't explicitly state that her father was a child molester but she does cry that she knew what he was doing to her brothers. One may deduce at first that she knew their father was beating the boys however once Packie reveals that their father molested both him and Gerry one can conclude she knew her father was molesting her brothers but kept quiet since her father did not molest her. She thinks her brothers' bad and illegal behaviors are a means to rebel against their father.
Unlike some other girlfriends, Kate does not have a special ability which can be unlocked. She sleeps from midnight to 8am.
Cars Kate likes:
- Cavalcade FXT
- Cognoscenti
- Comet
- Dilettante
- FIB Buffalo
- Feltzer
- Feroci
- Huntley Sport
- Manana
- Patriot
- Rancher
- Rebla
- Sabre GT
- Sentinel
- Sultan
- Super GT
- Turismo
- Vincent
Restaurants/bars Kate likes:
- 69th Street Diner or any other diner.
- Drusilla's
- Steinway Beer Garden
- Comrades Bar
- Lucky Winkles
- Jerkov's Bar
- Pool
- Darts
Venues Kate dislikes:
Notable Outfits
Kate has three kinds of outfits in GTA IV.
In Harboring a Grudge, Waste Not Want Knots, and I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle, she wears a white sweater and a black shirt with denim jeans.
In Mr and Mrs Bellic, she wears a green sweater and a multi-colored shirt with black pants.
In Undertaker and dating (BEFORE she dies in Mr and Mrs Bellic), she wears a black sweater with a black shirt (Or somewhat Dark Green) and black pants.
Mission appearances
- Harboring a Grudge
- Waste Not Want Knots
- I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle
- Undertaker
- Payback (Post-mission phone call)
- One Last Thing (Voice)
Deal Ending
- If the Price is Right (Post-mission phone call)
- A Revenger's Tragedy (Post-mission phone call)
Revenge Ending
- Mr and Mrs Bellic (Killed)
Kate's ultimate fate depends on Niko's decision to either do the deal or exact revenge.
- If "Deal" is chosen, Kate is mad that Niko for not killing Dimitri when she told him to, and does not attend the wedding. After Niko kills Dimitri to avenge Roman, Kate calls him, telling him that she heard of his cousin's death, and will be there for him.
- If "Revenge" is chosen, Kate is happy that Niko decided to kill Dimitri rather than do the deal, she attends Roman's and Mallorie's wedding with Niko, during the wedding Kate is killed by Jimmy Pegorino (who was aiming for Niko) and Niko takes revenge on Pegorino for Kate's death. Later, after Niko has killed Pegorino, Roman says that he and Mallorie are expecting a baby and if it's a girl she will be named after Kate.
- Unlike most major characters in the game, Kate has never committed a crime or misdemeanor. This idea is reinforced through the storyline missions and date dialogue, as well as her not having a record in the LCPD Database. Despite this, if Niko steals a car during a date with her, she will drag any passenger out of the car.
- Kate's favorite radio station is The Vibe 98.8.
- During the mission Mr. and Mrs. Bellic (Revenge), it is the only time Kate will respond positively to clothing from Perseus.
- Like most characters in the game, Kate will don a unique helmet when riding alongside the protagonist on a motorbike. Her helmet is white, with swirls of light green on the sides, unlike the other girlfriends, who all wear a pink helmet with no visor.'
- In the official guide for GTA IV, it states that Kate likes clothing from Russian Shop, but if the player wears anything from Russian shop while dating Kate, she will insult the outfit.
- Out of the 5 girlfriends in GTA IV, she doesn't have a special reward when 100% fondness is reached; the same as Michelle.
- Kate is the only girlfriend who will not invite you in after a date
- Rarely, if you choose the "Revenge" ending, once the whole story completes, she will call you and she says how much she misses Niko and regretted that she did not confess her love for Niko. This is proven to be a glitch. The call says "That she finds it would be impossible to raise a child in Liberty City and states that they would have problems growing up without a father. Possibly referencing that she might be pregnant by Niko and is refrenced to the Virgin Mary .
If you select "Deal" and you have not been dating Kate before the mission it creates a glitch. When she calls and says she has heard about Roman's death and says she will be there for Niko. Then Niko cannot call Kate up.
If the "Revenge" ending is chosen, she may still contact the player due to a glitch. She shows up as an unknown caller and cannot be called back.


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Barely 18 Schoolgirls get intoxicated and loose their virginity
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My brothers slutty wife should think before ...
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Southpaws Anderson, Wood square off at Wrigley
Cubs left-hander Travis Wood has been beaten by his own command issues all season long. The only thing that could beat Rockies left-hander Brett Anderson in his most recent start was a blister on his index finger.
Wood needed 66 pitches to get through the first two innings of his most recent start, against the Cardinals. He ended up going five, but he gave up five runs (two earned) and two home runs in a no-decision.
Anderson, on the other hand, held the Pirates to just two hits over 6 1/3 innings before being pulled due to the blister. Even though he walked four and only struck out one, he used his defense in shutting down the Pirates to earn his first victory.
"I was down in the zone, my stuff was getting crisper -- better and better -- and my velocity is coming back," said Anderson, who missed three months with a broken finger.
Wood hasn't been on the winning end since June 15, and he has only one quality start in seven opportunities since then.
Wood is averaging 3.9 walks per nine innings, and earlier this month, pitching coach Chris Bosio spoke about his struggles.
"I think it's a command thing for Travis," Bosio said. "He's getting in hitters' counts and doesn't have the command he had last year. We talk about it a lot as a staff -- try to find out what's working and what's not working. Unfortunately for Travis right now, he shows flashes, and the next thing you know, he'll walk a guy."
Rockies: Justin Morneau provides boost in return
Although Justin Morneau missed just the minimum amount of time on the disabled list with his neck injury, the Rockies missed his bat dearly over those 15 days.
In the 10 games Morneau missed, the Rockies averaged 4.1 runs per game. That doesn't sound too bad until you consider the Rockies played six of the games at home, where they average a Major League-high 5.7 runs per game.
Of course, the Rockies are also missing Troy Tulowitzki and Michael Cuddyer, but in his first game back, Morneau made his presence felt by finishing 1-for-4 with two RBIs.
Morneau said his neck feels better than it has all season, and Monday's MRI confirmed that he won't need to repeat the neck surgery he underwent in 2011 to remove a herniated disk fragment.
"That was good news, to see that in some ways my spine is actually better," said Morneau prior to his first game since before the All-Star break. "Hopefully, it continues to get better."
Cubs: Starlin Castro's starting streak in jeopardy with slump
Shortstop Starlin Castro made it a goal to start every game this season, and so far he's on pace, but if he doesn't reverse his struggles at the plate soon, manager Rick Renteria may have no choice but to give him a day off.
Entering Tuesday, Castro was batting .225 with four doubles, seven RBIs and zero home runs in July. He finished the night as the hero, though, plating the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 16th.
Despite the slump, Renteria appreciates Castro's offensive approach.
"Even though the results haven't been what he was doing previous, his at-bats have still been pretty good," Renteria said.
Castro has made it a point to avoid a day off any way possible.
"I spoke to him yesterday, and said, 'Hey, maybe I'm thinking about giving you a day off,' and he went out and took out a half-hour of ground balls like it was the end of time," Renteria said. "[When he was done], he said, 'Do I look tired?' He wants to play every day."
And if the time comes that Renteria decides it's in Castro's best interest to rest, he'll sit down with him first.
"He deserves the courtesy of me talking to him and saying, 'Let's get together and talk about what might be a good day if there's a day,'" Renteria said. "We'll sit down and talk about it."
Worth noting
• Along with Morneau, the Rockies activated left-hander Boone Logan (diverticulitis) from the 15-day DL on Tuesday.
They also recalled shortstop Cristhian Adames from Triple-A Colorado Springs and optioned right-handers Chad Bettis and Brooks Brown, and first baseman Ben Paulsen.
• The Cubs placed right-hander Neil Ramirez on the 15-day DL on Tuesday with a sore right triceps.
Cody Ulm is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I bought these sandals about a year ago and I ride with them every day about forty miles or more. They are okay but for one thing. For some reason the right sandal fits too tight in front. That becomes only a problem when I ride for hours and when it is hot. Unfortunately the velcro adjustment does not allow you to widen the sandal in the front. I do not even know why there is a velcro adjustment. My foot hurts so bad after a few hours riding in that sandal that I have to stop and take the sandal off for some time.I installed the cleats and wanted to buy a second pair to use on my hybrid without cleats, but as summer approaches I think I have to look for some sandal which is wider. Unfortunately I have a wide foot and live in a very hot climate and if I would go one size up they would be too big. This is a pity because otherwise I found nothing wrong with them.
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Perfect for spin class
By Steve
from Gadsden AL
Absolutely perfect for spin class! My wife and I both have these sandals and have had them for at least eight years. The design has not changed – why change a good thing?We have used these on our road bicycles in the past but primarily use them for spin classes now. Almost all spin bikes in the gym will have dual sided pedals with a standard strap cage on one side and classic SPD on the other. The huge advantage these have for the gym is that you can walk with them without the SPD clip hitting the floor – the cut out allows the interface to be recessed. Incidentally, the thickness that this requires in the sole is the reason for this sandal being heavier than most bike shoes. Not at all important in a spin class and wonderful for being able to walk to the spin room and then to walk around the gym without the "clop clop clop".I loaned my wife's pair to a spin friend who was used to spinning in sneakers and she absolutely loved the feeling. So much more stable and connected.If you are a regular spin participant, as am I, there is no better choice for comfort and flexibility in the gym. The biggest downside is that the sandals used to be somewhere in the 40s and the price has gone up. Remember that you will need to separately order your classic SPD clips.
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Uncomfortable Sandals
By Shuman1048
from Bethlehem, PA
About Me Casual/ Recreational
If you look closely at the picture, you can see raised oval areas on the sole. These raised areas create pressure points on the bottom of my foot. To make matters worse, Nashbar charged me $8 to return them.
Built for Comfort not for Speed
By ks
from Marin County, CA
Very durable, but heavy compared to most sandals, due to stiff & dense sole material. But this also makes for an effective, if not efficient, riding shoe.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Great Sandal - Pay attention to reviews!
By Picaroon
from Minnesota
I read the reviews about being very difficult to cut out the cleat section of the sole. I found it easy if I went around twice with a razor knife then pried the cut-away section out with a sharp screw driver. It is glued to the metal base so just cutting won't make the section just fall away. You have to pry it away because of the glue. Once I figured that out, the second shoe was very easy to cut and remove the cleat section from the sole. The insole however.. those plastic tips on each oval are a pain. Thank whoever suggested sandpaper. I took 150 grit sandpaper to the entire insole and made it so I could wear them without pain. (I've always had soft skin on the bottom of my feet) These nibs or tips that are left over from the molding process have got to go. But once I sanded the tips away from the insole, I couldn't be happier with the fit, comfort and utility of the sandal.The instructions should be more clear about the cut-away process (the glue) and sanding the insole.
Finaly found Pedals that work!!!
By Pony Boy
from Alameda
Fits my 5E wide foot. Easy to get on and off Pedal. Works!!!
They are very heavy.
By Ralph
from Muncie, IN
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I only use them for short rides to the store and such. I had hoped to use them on summer tours, but they are a bit big and I did the cutout and installed the cleats, so I can't return them.
Great Sandals
By Fritz
from Washington, DC
To install SPD cleats, you need both a razor and more importantly needle nose pliers. You need to cut initial lines around the cleat cover, but the real action happens through ripping out the cleat cover.
Great Sandal for the money
By nogyro
from West Tennessee
About Me Commuter
This is my first pair of sandals after using MTB shoes and spd's on my road bike and Bacchetta Corsa recumbent for the last 5 years. I started commuting to work this year 30 miles round trip. Thought I would give the sandals a try for comfort on my recumbent. I've been wearing them everyday for the past 6 weeks or so and couldn't be happier. My feet stay MUCH cooler, and it helped alleviate some of the hot foot issues I was having. I don't wear socks with them. Some reviewers have complained about the textured insole but it don't bother me one bit. They are so comfortable, I bought a second pair just to wear as normal sandals. I truly forget I have them on my feet. I can't imagine going back to shoes after wearing these sandals............
For Winter Riding Too !!!
By s7pete
from Loveland, CO
I've used these as my only cycling 'shoes' since 2008 including solo unsupported Calif-Colo, 3 Ride the Rockies, RAGBRAI. They are the only cycling 'shoes' you need except racing and flash stuff. On tour - wear them to town - they look like regular sandals to the uninitiated. Here's the big secret - with GoreTex oversocks,they are warmer and dryer than standard shoes in the Winter.I live in Colorado and cycling down to 20 degrees. Because you can loosen the straps and put on wool socks with GoreTex waterproof/breathable oversocks, you'll be warmer and dryer than your buddies in standard shoes that don't allow insulating space and booties that are a pain.I'm ordering another pair today - hence why I'm at Nashbar site.
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Zito will look to continue that streak when the Giants face the Rockies on Wednesday at AT&T Park in the series finale seeking a sweep.
The left-hander surrendered just three hits in seven innings against the Cardinals on Friday to secure his first win of the season in a tight 1-0 victory. Locked in during the entire contest, Zito retired 15 of 17 batters beginning with the first inning's final out.
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• Rockies hitting coach Dante Bichette celebrated the 20-year anniversary Tuesday of when he was on a Rockies expansion team that played the first Major League game in Colorado. The Rockies beat the Montreal Expos, 11-4, before a crowd of 80,227 at Mile High Stadium, a Major League attendance record for a home opener that still stands.
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• Francis is 3-6 with a 5.72 ERA in 10 career starts at AT&T Park.
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The 2013 Naish Shift Control System is renowned for having complete control over the leading edge arc for hooked-in and unhooked C-kite riding. The 2013 Naish Shift Control System 5-line design offers immediate relaunch capabilities for use in competition and extreme light winds. The 2013 Naish Shift Control System trim line is a single PU- coated line that is ultradurable and minimizes excess bulk in the middle of the bar.
2013 Naish Shift Control System Features
2013 Naish Shift Control System Size
20m - 24m - 27m
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The 2013 Naish Torch Kite flies quickly through the air and will depower easily with a quick check of the board edge. With the 2013 Naish Torch Kite power is delivered smoothly, with depower similar to the bridled kite by virtu of the kites ability to fly fast. Wheather your hooked or unhooked, riding the 2013 Naish Torch Kite is effortless and percise. The position of the 2013 Naish Torch Kite struts make it stiffer in the air, for even more percise handeling. The 2013 Naish Torch Kite is equally at home winning hearts on the world stage as it is ripping up your home beach.
2013 Naish Torch Kite Specs
2013 Naish Torch Kite Technology
This proven airframe design delivers maximum pop and lift. The non-swept outline aligns the center of effort with the tow point for perfect loading through the canopy at all times, resulting in power through the turn. | |
The Power Foil Canopy has horizontal seam shaping. The result is a kite that creates instant lift. | |
The profile's depth and shape evolves along B-B the airfoil. The center sections generate power and speed. The tips are fast turning and minimize A-A drag. This creates a fast flying, stable kite with less back stalling. | |
The Radial Segmented C-shape generates the C-arc using short linear segments to accurately form the kite's arc. | |
The-angle-of-attack on the wing tips has been increased to keep them more actively engaged. When bar input is added, the wing tip instantly reacts and produces drag, while the opposite wing tip instantly accelerates. This allows the kite to turn quicker. | |
This proven, quick and easy single-point inflation system creates uniform pressure in the struts and leading edge. The Naish exclusive one-way internal valve ensures that the pressure in the struts does not change during turns. | |
Every strut is attached to a frame of heavy duty Dacron that is then sewn onto the canopy for unmatched resistance to wear and heavy loads. | |
All wing tips are designed with seams running parallel to the load generated by the flying lines. These seams carry most of the load, and spread it higher into the canopy. This construction avoids fatigue on the fabric and in the wing tip area. | |
The Shift System has the 5th line locked in one direction (at the split of the front line) so that it can only be pulled from the rider's side. This depowers the kite instantly. It also supports the arc, allowing the Torch to have a small leading-edge diameter for superior performance. |
2013 Naish Torch Kite Construction
Easy access zipper placement Extremely easy access to the internal valve when replacing bladders. |
Aramidpatches Patches along LE segments to protect the seams. |
Molded TE reinforcement Optimal trailing edge protection with a molded reinforcement at the end of each strut. |
Molded bumpers Large thermo-molded bumpers wrap around the leading edge, which provide seam protection when landing and launching the kite |
Vertical seam struts A reduction in the number of pieces used in the struts means more precision in defining the canopy profile. The seams are also reinforced with an extra layer of webbing, and double zigzag stitches to avoid breakage |
2-piece leading edge This construction provides better twist control of the leading edge, and improves turning performance. |
Deflate valve double Velcro closure The deflate valve has a double-Velcro closure design to ensure closure during impact. |
Reinforced Ztrut Zippers A double-Velcro flat enclosure ensures that the zipper will not fail under load. |
One-way Inflation Valves All LE inflation valves incorporate a ball system to eliminate air escape when removing the pump nozzle. |
Inflation Pressure Gauge All Naish pumps include a built-in inflation pressure gauge. This provides optimum bladder pressure to maximize the kite's performance. |
2013 Naish Torch Kite Sizes
5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 14
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The 2013 Naish Xeon Kite is for beginners looking for a simple, easy to use, ready-to-fly trainer kite package.
The 2013 Naish Xeon Kite does it all in an inexpensive, easy-to-use package. When it comes to learning the sport of kiteboarding, first time riders need to understand the basics of kite positioning, turning and control for launching and landing.
2013 Naish Xeon Kite Sizes
1.3 - 2.0
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Special Price: $619.00
The 2014 Naish Alana Kite is the perfect kite for women that desire reliability in various conditions. The 2014 Naish Alana Kite is designed for women riders looking for an all-around kite with freeriding, freestyle and wave riding versatility. Based on the Park design, the Alana features a Swept Compact C outline and three-strut shape for stability, responsive steering, maximum depower and easy water relaunch. The Alana's profile is the same as the Park for consistent pull over a wide range of wind speeds. It also features a Static Bridle Platform for forward flying, acceleration out of turns, stability, instant response and direct bar feel.
2014 Naish Alana Kite Features
2014 Naish Alana Kite Technology
2014 Naish Alana Kite Sizes
6, 8, 10, 12
Special Price: $421.00
The 2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard was designed to be ridden with boots or the Apex binding, the 2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard is built tough for intermediate to advanced wakestyle riders looking to hit kickers, sliders and ride hard. The 2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard is a high performance hybrid TT wakestyle Kiteboard developed for kite and cable park riding.
2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard Features
2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard Construction
2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard Bottom Shaping
2014 Naish Antic Kiteboard Sizes
139 x 42.5 - 142 x 43
Special Price: $315.00
Naish ATB Universal Control System is a Performance 4-line Control System with above-the-bar trim adjustment. The ATB Universal Control System features above-the-bar trimming adjustment and a reduced diameter bar with a new Memory Core for a comfortable, ergonomic grip. The new V2 Bar Center has been re-designed, providing smoother line entry to reduce wear and tear. It also features a new PU coated trimline to minimize wear. The Vario Bar End Adjustment allows the rider to change the bar length from 18″ to 20″ (45 to 51 cm) to fine tune steering. The Low-V swivel with an integrated pulley connects the front flying lines at the lowest configuration possible to keep lines straight and provide a front line flagging leash.
Naish ATB Universal Control System Key Features:
NEW Memory Core for comfortable, ergonomic grip
NEW V2 Bar Center provides smoother line entry to reduce wear & tear
NEW PU coated trimline to minimize wear
Above-the-bar trim adjustment
Auto positioning Smart Loop
Low-V swivel front line connection
Through-the-bar flagging line
Premium safety leash with quick release
Back flying line adjustment under floaters
Powerflex bar ends & floaters
Special Price: $259.00
The Base Control System features a new line-cluster with a simplified V-design that allows for easy release and reload. The 2014 Naish Base Control System features a smaller diameter bar along with a high texture embossed grip and a Vario adjustable bar end.
2014 Naish Base Control System Key Features:
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Special Price: $584.00
The 2014 Naish Custom LE Waveboard has world class surf shapes dedicated for high performance, strapless riders. The 2014 Naish Custom LE Waveboard features a high tail kick, deep single concave bottom and thinned out rails for true surf performance. Naish's exclusive Armor Frame Technology provides outstanding shock resistance and durability.
2014 Naish Custom LE Waveboard Features
2014 Naish Custom LE Waveboard Construction
2014 Naish Custom LE Waveboard Specs
Length | Width | Thickness |
5'10" | 18 5/8" | 2 1/4" |
6'0" | 18 7/8" | 2 5/16" |
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Special Price: $639.00
Looking for that kite excels at hooked-in riding, hang time and racing? The 2014 Naish Draft Kite is a high performance freeride kite that will exceed those needs. The 2014 Naish Draft Kite features a Static Bridle Platform. Eliminating the pulley and keeping the kite stable, while driving forward for unrivaled windward performance and downwind speed. Stability, high floating jumps, and speed are characteristics that define the Draft. This 2014 Naish Draft Kites state-of-the-art design has powerful lift for boosting big airs and long gliding jumps. The 2014 Naish Draft Kite has five struts on the 7, 9 and 12 sizes for added control in strong winds and three struts on the 14 and 17 sizes for light wind performance and faster turning.
2014 Naish Draft Kite Technology
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Superior freestyle and freeride performance, combined with the advantages of the 2014 Naish Dub Kiteboard wakestyle inspired design. This combination delivers insane drive, edging and pop. The dub offers riders the best of both world!
2014 Naish Dub Kiteboard Features
Key Features:
Sizes: 132×41, 134×42, 136×43, 138×43
2013 Naish Dub Construction
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The 2014 Naish Global Waveboard was developed for riders who desire complete controll for aggressive strapped or strapless riding in all surf condition. The 2014 Naish Global Waveboard range is loose and snappy. Thanks to its thruster design, it delivers the best combination of speed, control and drive regardless of wave size.
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Features
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Construction
2014 Naish Global Waveboard Specs
Length | Width | Thickness |
5'8" | 18" | 2 1/4" |
5'10" | 18" | 2 3/16" |
6'0" | 18 5/8" | 2 1/8" |
6'2" | 18 3/4" | 2 1/4" |
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On the 2014 Naish Mafia Harness the bar is built into the streamlined bar pad with stabilizer strap to protect the rider. The handle pass leash traveler features dual-sided quick releases. Now with our exclusive FurTech for added comfort. The 2014 Naish Mafia Harness is built around our revolutionary 3D internal plate, the Mafia is designed for riders that want the most mobility, superior fit and support.
2014 Naish Mafia Harness Features
The 2014 Naish Mission 3D Harness is designed for riders looking for a lower cut and excellent back support. The 2014 Naish Mission 3D Harness features a lightweight low-profile body with a new 3D polypropylene plate. Maximum 3D shaping combined with the dual tension belt, conforms to the rider's body for maximum comfort.
2014 Naish Mission 3D Harness Features
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Special Price: $420.00
The Naish Monarch Kiteboard targets freestyle riders looking for cutting edge design without uncompromising freestyle performance under any conditions.
Key Features:
Sizes: 130×40, 132×41, 134×42
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The 2014 Naish Motion Kiteboard offers everything from twin-tip waveriding functionality, to freestyle and freeride performance. The 2014 Naish Motion Kiteboard is for riders looking for unrivaled versatility in one "do it all" design.
2014 Naish Motion Kiteboard Key Features:
Medium Flex F40 = ideal for slow-to-medium speed riding
3-Stage Rocker R7/3/20 = chop-eating and forgiving rocker + back foot directional stability
3D Step Rails = thin edges for solid grip
4° Angle Fin Platform = superior grip
Sizes: 134×41, 138×41.5, 142×42
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Special Price: $617.00
The 2014 Naish Park Kite has the perfect amout of sweep for maximize depower while allowing for easy relaunch. The 2014 Naish Park Kite is a kite that will work for any rider, any style, in any condition. The 2014 Naish Park Kite is designed with fun in mind, providing an easy to ride, the power to boost and the handling to hit the lip with style. The powerful profile gives the rider outstanding low-end power and consistent pull over a wide range of wind speeds. Reduced diameter struts were also implemented for increased low-end power, improved aerodynamics and reduced weight. The Swept Compact C outline and three-strut design create a stable and responsive kite. The new Static Bridle Platform improves forward flying, acceleration out of turns, stability, instant response and direct bar feel. These characteristics are essential for wave/unhooked riding.
2014 Naish Park Kite Features
2014 Naish Park Kite Technology
2014 Naish Park Kite Sizes
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Getting Here from the Airport:
If you let us know your flight info we will arrange that a cab will meet you at the airport. Our cab driver charges $ 25.00 for a car for up to 3 people or $30 for van service for 4 or more. (We charge a $15 fee for refunds). An official orange airport taxi to Casa 69 costs $27. Please contact us to reserve.
For the official orange airport taxis, buy your prepaid ticket by the car rental counters after you leave customs and before you enter the crowd of people trying to get you in their taxi. Have a printed copy of the directions below for the taxi driver, although most drivers should know the Nicaraguan Embassy which is just around the corner from us so that should be enough.
Take the highway to San Jose. At the city limits you follow SECTOR CENTRAL 2 km. You will make a left into Paseo Colon. Follow the main road and in front of Hospital San Juan the road makes a right turn and an immediate left. You are now on Avenida 2nd. Go always straight and you will see the Teatro Nacional to your left. After another 3 blocks you will see the Museo Nacional. Looks like an old fortress. After 400 meters you will see a dark red building with the sign INTACO. Turn left at INTACO, right at the next light and immediately another right into a small street. At the corner of that street is the Embajada de Nicaragua and the Pizza Hut is across the street. Come down that street, right side, yellow house, blue gates.
Directions for Taxi Drivers
Taxi Services LlEGADA DEL AEROPUERTO A CASA 69
Senores taxistas: Para llegar al CASA 69 ustedes tomen el Paseo Colon, Segunda Avenida y pasan el Museo Nacional. Calculen 400 metros despues el Museo y ustedes van a ver INTACO a su mano izquierda. En INTACO doblen a la izquierda y en el semaforo hagan una derecha e inmediatamente llegan a la Embajada de Nicaragua. Entre la Embajada y Fuji Film (enfrente de Pizza Hut) doblan a la derecha en una calle angosta. Nosotros estamos 80 metros sur de la esquina de la Embajada, muro amarillo con portones azules y el numero 69.


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Tristan and Isolde
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Richard Wagner (1813 – 1883)
Opera in 3 acts;
First performed on 10th June, 1865 in Munich;
Premiered at the Deutsche Oper Berlin on 13th March, 2011
In German with German and English surtitles
Conductor | Donald Runnicles |
Director | Graham Vick |
Stage design, Costume design | Paul Brown |
Light design | Wolfgang Göbbel |
Chorus master | Thomas Richter |
Tristan | Stephen Gould |
King Marke | Liang Li |
Isolde | Nina Stemme |
Kurwenal | Egils Silins |
Melot | Jörg Schörner |
Brangäne | Tanja Ariane Baumgartner |
Sheepherder | Peter Maus |
Seaman | Clemens Bieber |
Mate | Ben Wager |
Chorus | Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin |
Orchestra | Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin |
Betrayal, lost honour, guilt and atonement, passionate, transcendental love, a yearning for death and forgetting… the story of Tristan and Isolde, developed over centuries from a Celtic folk tale into a mythical saga, has fascinated writers, poets and musicians alike. The story moved Richard Wagner to create his "opus metaphysicum" (Thomas Mann), a masterpiece that stands head and shoulders above the long list of other achievements that is Wagner's body of work.
At the very beginning of this supreme example of musical Romanticism that also ushers in the modern era of composition Wagner confronts his couple with a hopeless dilemma. Their love is as inevitable as it is unworkable: Tristan, the »mournful man«, whose misfortunes began with him causing the death of his mother in childbirth, is in love with Isolde, yet he is escorting her to be the bride of his king. His love thus represents a breach of his oath of fealty, a rupture that from the outset bodes ill for the lovers' relationship and exposes him in his own estimation as dishonourable. Isolde, too, does not go innocently into this forbidden affair: instead of killing Tristan, the murderer of Morold, whom she was to marry, she has spared him. One look from Tristan was enough. She now treads like a stranger in her own life, her world of familiar domesticity.
Not only among Wagner's works does TRISTAN AND ISOLDE enjoy special status. By virtue of its uncompromising, transcendental portrayal of an obsessive, all-encompassing, all-determining love affair the opera has retained its ability to unsettle and fascinate right up to the present day. Philosophers, psychologists, people of letters… all have studied the work through their respective lenses; composers and musicians have analysed it without being able to fathom all its riddles. The work, based on a legend, has itself become legend. That we, its audience and spectators, never manage to feel fully at ease as it washes over us – the love story, despite an age-old pedigree, still cuts to the marrow -, is one of the many wonders of this work.
Accompanying Programme
Accompanying Programme
Pre-performance lecture (in German): 45 minutes prior to each performance


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Yow! That was
Groundhog Day
yesterday, also known as
the exact middle between the
Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
Up here we don't have a lot of groundhogs. We have
instead. So
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to all, and may there be six more weeks to add to the winter. …
Superpipe competition
has never been this popular, many ski resorts are cutting way, way back, according to the
National Ski Areas Assn.
The reason? Costs to build those
22-foot monsters
are through the roof. Smith of Denver-based Snow Consult, says one of his clients (not named) spent
to build its 22-foot superpipe, which is the main reason the number of halfpipes in the U.S. was down this season, and that doesn't even count the cost of maintenance. …
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Mammoth Police Chief Dan Watson's
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Base Camp Café.
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Hot Creek
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local guide Dave Neal:
"If I had a dollar for every time I saw
some jackass
down at Hot Creek fishing with waders (and STILL not catching anything), I'd solve
Town of Mammoth Lakes' Hot Creek Lawsuit
settlement problems. …
Happy Birthday,
Sean Turner!
From ace Bishop shutterbug
Dave McCoy,
this: "We just came across a huge collection of vintage Mammoth slides. We're scanning them now and we'll post them on the blog. They are from the family collection of
Tony Milici,
a longtime friend, and there are some great old shots." …
Drew T. Blumberg,
Bishop's local smarty-pants, was named to the
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for this fall, and anybody who knows anything says this a big deal, from one of the nation's most prestigious colleges. Blumberg, who is majoring in
Biological Chemistry,
was one of 302 students honored for outstanding academic achievement. To make the Dean's List, students must have a
grade point average of 3.75 or above.
Mammoth Nordic popped the cork
on what it hopes will be a strong finish to the Winter of 2012. "The Nordoni has risen to the occasion," says
Barbara Richter.
Also, congratulations to local
Jacob Lipman,
who walked out of the INF Auditorium with the
Grand Prize
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month earlier
that we see them. …
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in opening up
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fave way
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A huge
occurred Jan. 22. Two lanes
were re-established
on the road (gravel) and re-opened within a week. "All of the work on the road this week has been accomplished by the efforts of our
Roads and Trails Crew in the Division of Facilities Management,"
said park Superintendent
Don Neubacher.
"I'd like to personally praise them for their tireless work, dedication, and skill in getting the road back open. This opening is a testament to the efficiency and fortitude of our
Roads and Trails Crew,"
and who are we to disagree? ...
Local 16-year-old
Sam Whiting
just turned in another superb edit from
Mammoth Unbound,
which says on its YouTube post: "Keep on eye on the kid and remember the name!" …
The movie Act of Valor opens in theatres Feb. 24. Watch out for Mammoth local
Marc Margulies
in the opening scenes he plays the U.S. Ambassador of the Philippines. …
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"Mike & Molly" season-opener, 9 p.m., CBS.
It took CBS only three weeks to realize its folly. It dumped the awful "We Are Men" and prepared to take the oft-funny "Mike & Molly" off the shelf.
Now the show returns with a sudden - and hilarious - shift. Molly (Melissa McCarthy) has a mid-life crisis in front of her grade-school class. She leaves school (out the window, no less) and her job. From here, things get shaky; the next two episodes are disappointing. Still, tonight is a delight.
"Independent Lens," 10 p.m., PBS.
Gustavo Madrigal was 9 when he and his mother spent three days in the desert, slipping into the U.S.; she fainted and survived only because others shared water. He became a star student ? then learned that the top five Georgia colleges won't take him because he's an undocumented immigrant.
Now he's featured in the second half of the excellent "The Graduates" documentary. Last Monday featured Latinas; tonight, three guys bring opposite problems. Juan Bernabe, large and gay, was bullied in Lawrence, Mass.; Eduardo Corona was a bully-type, a tough guy who faced a felony conviction. All three have transformed their lives in deeply involving ways.
"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and "Vanderpump Rules," 8 to 10 p.m., Bravo.
Two season-openers entwine. Kyle Richards throws a party for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce; it's catered by Lisa Vanderpump's SUR restaurant and we re-meet the angst-filled young SUR staffers.
We also meet the new "housewives": Joyce Giraud de Ohoven is a spectacular beauty (former Miss Universe runner-up) who starred in NBC's failed "Siberia"; Carlton Gebbia is offended if people don't like her kids' names - Destiiny and Mysteri. Hey, it's relative; Vanderpump's daughter is Pandora.
Being seem easily offended here. Scheana Marie rages at friends who didn't text her after her dental surgery. The delightful Stossi Schroeder is unmoved: "(She) went to the dentist's office; (she) got a lollipop and toothbrush afterward."
? Dancing With the Stars, 8 to 10:01 p.m., ABC. Cher will open the show by singing "Believe" and close it with "I Hope You Find It." In between, she joins Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba in judging the final seven.
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In this thread we will explore a few aspects of Boddhistava practice.
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In this thread we will explore a few aspects of Boddhistava practice.
Thank you, Taigu, for this wonderful teaching. It is very helpful to me and understanding my thoughts and how I make things worse for myself. It's nice to know I have a choice....now, just to put it into action, right? Peace, Saij
These are wonderful Taigu ... Many thanks. :)
Thank you teacher.
Yes, some wonderful advice in all of these. Many thanks, Taigu.
Thank you, Taigu. Such wonderful gems.
And I sweep...
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Taigu this was a wonderful teaching, and I appreciate your willingness and courage to do so in such a personal way.
Thank you Taigu
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Dear Taigu,
Thank you for the valuable teachings and 'tool box'. Although I am a novice, i am already seeing an increased ability for pausing, observing, acknowledging thoughts and feelings and even in some cases avoiding to act on these. When able to create the space I have been able to 'catch myself in the act' as it were and observe.
However, in instances of heated discussions where in hindsight i felt i needed to retaliate, I have not been so succesful. Perhaps this is due to a feeling of being under attack or of not being acknowledged...
Which would be the best tool in such a situation?
The best here, Eugene, is not to start retaliating. Once you are caught, you may not be able to pull back.
You are absolutely right.
thank you so much,
Taigu -- thank you. These are some very valid, to-the-point lessons here. Real gems, especially your final line in the final video: "There is nothing wrong with your thoughts. But believing them makes a very sad life." And your analogies are delightful. Not focusing on a single thought and instead opening ourselves "to the vast scenery of the sky" is deeply evocative.
I know these videos are from a while ago, but I was wondering if I might ask you to clarify a couple of points?
You talk about the negative emotions that our thoughts can trigger -- anger, depression, stress -- and offer some valuable strategies for accepting those emotions, holding them without judgement and acknowledging them. I think your daily mantra of, "It's OK not to be OK," is a beautiful path to self-compassion. You suggest questioning the emotion, asking, "It it real, is it true?"
I may be over-intellectualizing here -- one of the symptoms of having a very developed inner-voice -- but isn't asking the question invoking thinking, cultivating the very mental process we want to allow to recede into the background in the daily practice of zazen?
Also, perhaps you could elaborate on what you mean by thought and emotion, as in part of this video, you use the terms interchangeably.
Naturally, I imagine these answers lie within my own practice of zazen, and will become clearer with time. But you and Jundo manage to put these concepts so concisely, it would be educational to hear you talk a little on them, when you have time.
Again, many thanks for these inspirational and touching lessons. Gassho.
Hi Cliff,
( beautiful name, really)
In sitting, in just sitting, we do not add to the acceptation of here and now. We let thoughts arise and vanish without challenging their reality with the razor blade like and very sharp inquiry, giving them space, letting them roam we are actually sky-like filled with clouds. Of course once we identify or play with a single thought, the very wide and wild and raw open perspective is kind of lost as we focus on a particular element of the broad scenery. In life, wherever you are, train, work, streets, restaurant, you might of course go there, in shikantaza mode, in that non dual space that cuts through every confusion on the spot as it makes the whole scenery bloom to its full and boundless expanse. This instant zazen is always available. AND you may indeed use the thinking process itself to undermine the confusion that results from believing in your thoughts ( which is partly the actual way a koan might wipe the miror and make you freely reflect all things without being a single one) inquiry such as: is this real? Statement like: no big deal are dualistic tools for a non dualistic realisation. You see, one of the challenges and real wonders of Buddhist practice is the fact that the dual and relative ( words, actions and the likes ) are used to point at , and not only point at in the Zen path, to embody the non dual and absolute. Lex Hixon in the transmission 43 of Keizan Denkoroku, record of the transmission of the light, that I am busy translating in French for French publisher puts it very clearly: as soon you penetrate the non dual you may pick up and use dualistic tools to express fully the Buddha Dharma. Making a disctinction between dual and non dual would be at that stage very dualistic. This is why we are not drunk with the oneness of Advaita ( i love and respect Advaita but Advaita is another path) , saying one with is already dualistic. We express this as neither one nor two and then, Bob is your uncle as they say in Britain.
Ah, Taigu, again many thanks. This has brought me so much clarity! I really appreciate you taking the time to spell this out.
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The Detroit Pistons golden classic logo basketball display case comes with a black acrylic base, gold risers and mirrored back. The case is made of 1/8'' acrylic and features a clear acrylic removable lid with engraved team logo. The product is officially licensed by the National Basketball Association and is perfect for a collectible basketball. Inner dimensions are: 10 3/8'' x 10 1/4'' x 10 3/8''. Outer dimensions are : 10 5/8'' x 10 3/4'' x 10 1/2''. Memorabilia sold separately.
- Basketball not included
- Black acrylic base
- Exterior Dimensions: W 11.75" x H 12.75" x D 10.5"
- Fanatics Authentic Presented by Mounted Memories
- Gold-colored risers
- Interior Dimensions: W 9.5" x H 9.5" x D 9.5"
- Mirrored back
- Officially licensed
- Removable clear acrylic lid
- Team logo adorns the lid
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