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Malcolm Gladwell
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Background: Afghanistan's recent history is a story of war and civil unrest. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979, but was forced to withdraw 10 years later by anti-Communist mujahidin forces. The Communist regime in Kabul collapsed in 1992. Fighting that subsequently erupted among the various mujahidin factions eventually helped to spawn the Taliban, a hardline Pakistani-sponsored movement that fought to end the warlordism and civil war which gripped the country. The Taliban seized Kabul in 1996 and were able to capture most of the country outside of Northern Alliance srongholds primarily in the northeast. Following the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, a US, Allied, and Northern Alliance military action toppled the Taliban for sheltering Osama BIN LADIN. In late 2001, a conference in Bonn, Germany, established a process for political reconstruction that ultimately resulted in the adoption of a new constitution and presidential election in 2004. On 9 October 2004, Hamid KARZAI became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan. The new Afghan government's next task is to hold National Assembly elections, tentatively scheduled for April 2005.
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For Immediate Release: July 31, 2014
On Tuesday, August 5, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will collaborate with City officials in celebration of Annual National Night Out with Jazz by the Memorial Pool from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free event includes games, refreshments, live Jazz music by Vaughn Ambrose and swimming at the outdoor pool as part of the Parker Gray Community activities for National Night Out, cosponsored by the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The Memorial Pool is located at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St.
In celebration of National Night Out, the Old Town Pool, located at 1609 Cameron St., and Warwick Pool, located at 3301 Landover St., will offer extended swimming hours until 8 p.m. as well as refreshments and fun activities for the entire family. Pool admission is free from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Del Ray Citizen's Association is cosponsoring free music, food and entertainment for all ages at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.
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Kat Dennings Reveals Her Favorite Part of Game of Thrones
Kat Dennings may have a busy schedule as the star of Two Broke Girls, but that hasn't kept her from keeping up with the most important parts of some pop culture phenomena in her free time.
During yesterday's appearance on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson, the host began the interview by asking Kat, "Do you watch Game of Thrones?"
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"Which girl's face?" asked the host.
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Don't call me Wighty
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Isle of Wight, England
Oddometer: 3,046
European Vendors
Any European vendors please post here. It was suggested by someone in a thread that a European vendors thread might be a good idea. I would hope that if you are going to add to the list that if shipping is involved you include costs or locations that you cannot ship to. Phil has agreed to Sticky this for us so thanks Phil.
Normal rules apply. Please see below a copy and paste from the general vendors page written by Kurt.
The motorcycling experience is aided and abetted by vendors -- craftsmen and corporate titans and everything in between. Today, because of the internet, we have the opportunity to enhance our experience by using one of the most powerful information tools ever imagined to share information about the vendors who help make our rides a blessing or a curse.
We hope that unknown products of utter genius will be plucked from obscurity and revealed to Advriders here, that noble technicians and mechanics who solve our problems or go the extra mile to get us back on the road will receive well-earned recognition, and, conversely, that the bastards who cheat us, screw up our bikes out of gross negligence and otherwise make our rides more dangerous or frustrating will be exposed and driven to more suitable professions, like shoveling coal in the furnaces of hell.
Unlike the Equipment Forum, the Vendor Forum welcomes helpful, intelligent, insightful submissions from vendors who want to update or introduce their products to Advriders. This is a discussion forum where vendors who post will be expected to discuss their products and answer questions.But be warned, spamming* will not be tolerated; this is not a place to post advertisements or the latest $19.99 special. It is a place to inform and discuss, not advertise and promote. I realize that the distinction can be subtle at times, but I think most people "get it" most of the time.
This is a somewhat new concept for Advrider, and we will be walking a fine line that reflects our respect for the Advrider community and our recognition that vendors are an important part of the motorcycling experience. No doubt our MO will evolve as experience (and Baldy) dictates.
* For the purposes of this forum, spamming will be defined as anything the moderators consider to be spamming.
Last edited by Kurt : 12-08-2002 at 07:24 PM.
Go Jane Go
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: South Devon
Oddometer: 85
So - does that mean that my previous posting in the general Vendors section ( as okay-ed by the admins) can go in here?
We operate in Spain but people can come from wherever they like as long as they have a licence!
At the risk of instigating being struck down by lightning...here's the company link:
www.andaluciantrailtours.com - the Spanish side of the company and...
www.trailworld.co.uk - the parent company and operating in 5 locations in the UK.
10% discount to any active ADVers booking with either company - mail me first at the info@ address on the ATT site stating who you are.....
Other tour companies are available of course.....I'll be happy to answer any queries you may have as well.
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Belgrave, Victoria, Australia
Oddometer: 5,833
If I may make a suggestion from experience with similar threads in the Australian forum...
If you make this thread a listing, that is one post per vendor with the basic details of what they do, where they service or whatever, but then with a link to their own thread in the vendors forum.
That way this thread remains concise and easy to find things in, while the vendors specific threads in the Vendors forum are where all the discussions, Q&A's, etc go, which would just clutter things up if they were here.
Once you guys pick up the idea and run with it or Pooh Pooh it I will delete this post back out.
Just a suggestion to consider.
You only need two tools in life: WD-40 and Duct Tape.
If it doesn't move and should use the WD-40, if it moves and shouldn't, use the Duct Tape.
The Gov
Joined: Feb 2002
Location: Springfield, VA
Oddometer: 35,492
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: York, UK
Oddometer: 199
Mission Motos Motorcycle Rental
Based near Toulouse, France. (SW - mid-point of the Pyrenees.)
Pay Services we offer:
Motorcycle Rentals - www.MissionMotos.Biz we offer discounts to ADV subscribers but they clearly have to be on this site.
Long Term Rentals and Buy Back schemes - contact us directly.
Adventure 'a ton mesure' - custom built tours from a half day ride out to the full blown tour - contact us directly.
We sell some kit - like secure baggage and heated gear. Please note: If you are coming from out of the EEC we can so this on a tax free basis!
Plus we are a 2-4 hour ride from Andorra - duty free shopping capital of Europe. (The 4 hour ride is best )
Vendor Thread Details http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223282
For free:
Pitstops in our workshop - Central toulouse - sorting out a bed in our local area - sending you on with a cup of Java, a smile and a quick tssst of chain lube . ..... plus anything else we can give you without taking food out the kids mouths........ our Mission is to keep you rolling! If ou are coming to the south of france/pyrenees - please take a note of our number - we are always ready to help riders in distress when we can.
Motorbikefriendly.com- We are compiling a list of good accommodation providers worlwide - any ideas?
Could you help us by uploading a GPS file?
Lastly - we have a 'wiki' map - other riders will thank you for adding to it. Ride safe and Happy! Bill Shaw.
Bill@Mission screwed with this post 05-19-2007 at 04:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Oxford, UK
Oddometer: 5,229
Need a tyre in the Pyrenees...........
Just posting the barest of details for some good guys in Andorra.
RiderBob suffered this puncture in the Pyrenees last week:
We limped back to Sort, Spain with the aid of an 18" tube that we stuffed in. There were no local bike shops of any sort & the car repair outfits were'nt interested in helping.
We rode the 70+km to Andorra the following day but none of the multitude of bike shops actually stocked tyres of any sort, including the BMW dealer . Help was at hand thanks to the Bridgestone Sam tyre guys on the main road of Andorra La Vella. They had a huge stock that included Tourances, knobblies & sports tyres. They immediately provided a Karoo, with fitting on a while you wait basis. The cost was fair & the service first rate. I have no connection to these guys, just posting to advise others in need in the area that they need look no further - they're located across the road & about 200 metres down from the AMR bike shop. If I can get further info, I'll edit the post to include it.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: York, UK
Oddometer: 199
Can you give us a front/rear on view please.
Motorbikefriendly.com- We are compiling a list of good accommodation providers worlwide - any ideas?
Could you help us by uploading a GPS file?
Lastly - we have a 'wiki' map - other riders will thank you for adding to it. Ride safe and Happy! Bill Shaw.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Market Deeping, Lincs UK
Oddometer: 499
1200gs pannier protector
I'm trying to develop a bottom carbon pannier protector for the 1200GS factory pannier (I've made them for the Hepco and Becker Gobis and the idea works on my bike (640A)). So far fit is proving troublesome as its one piece and the factory plastic flexes on assembly . Anyway, first pics are at the link below. I may revise the idea to cover just each corner--easier to fit and replace and just as effective (hopefully) for that odd tumble or scrape. The reason for the post is to gauge interest--its a garage hobby and I don't want to spend too much time on mould development if there isn't much interest--and comments help produce the right design. They will fit snugly and should stay on with silicone--mine have been on the H and Bs for about 10,000 miles and taken a drop and lots of use.
ps I do tank protectors for the 640A in carbon (plenty of info already on the site).
vendor site. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232424
Regards, Chris
Chrisbarnes1 screwed with this post 06-04-2007 at 01:59 AM
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: York, UK
Oddometer: 199
Warmand safe heated Gear in Europe
We are now selling heated gear (and running some promos from October) keep an eye on http://www.missionmotos.com/warm-and...roduction.html
for details.....
Motorbikefriendly.com- We are compiling a list of good accommodation providers worlwide - any ideas?
Could you help us by uploading a GPS file?
Lastly - we have a 'wiki' map - other riders will thank you for adding to it. Ride safe and Happy! Bill Shaw.
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Jun 2004
Oddometer: 705
Thought I'd add myself in here...
I'm a small trader (honestly I'm only 5'7" ), primarily I'm a motorcyclist second to that I'm a retailer
I try to cater for all year round practical/adventure riders
My business started out about 8 years ago from trying to find solutions to my own riding needs (heat, convenience and weather mainly)
I had two main issues...
Firstly was that of convenience, I hated having to get all kitted out before riding and wanted gear that would allow me to wear it casually but still give a reasonable level of protection, from there it went on to cold weather needs, after trying all the different "windstoppers" and "thermal" clothing and still finding that in sub zero temps I was having to stop due to uncontrollable shivering I started to use heated clothing (Gerbing)
As a general rule I try and use all the kit I retail though this is becoming a problem now as I have access to more kit than would fit in my garage
But it still stands that though I list many items in my online shop the mainstay products and those which sell the most are those that have also solved my own issues ie. Draggin Jeans, Gerbing heated clothing and Difi Ventura adventure riding kit
I have a strict policy that if it doesn't do it's job properly or that quality is inferior then I don't sell it, many times I've seen goods which appear to be good and after trying them found them to be less than adequate, this process has cost me thousands in experimental stock but on the bright side also gives me great confidence in what I do sell, it also keeps my customers happy too and if I ever do make a mistake I always do right by the customer
Anyway , that's enough boring background, here's a link to my site:
Riderz Motorcycle Clothing and Accessories
Red Route Jeans
Dane Clothing
Difi Clothing
Kushitani Clothing
Full Leathers
Road Boots
Misc Clothing
Off Road Clothing
Off Road Helmets
Off-Road/SM Boots
Goggles and Glasses
Draggin Jeans
Gerbing Heated Wear
Hardas Kevlar Pants
Body Armour
Rider Accessories
Service Parts
Tools and Workshop
Soon to come:
Moose Racing Products
Thor goodies
Icon Motorcycle Clothing
Keep an eye on the home page for news
I hope you find stuff there that solves your problems too
Ironic that since I've started retailing I don't get the opportunity to take on those long adventure rides that I have always wanted to do
I don't want or intend to expand into having retail premises or staff so it's always going to be just little me stuck here as the tea boy, cleaner, marketing director etc etc
Cupid Stunt screwed with this post 07-21-2008 at 10:50 AM
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2004
Location: North Wales UK
Oddometer: 417
Gearpac - Motorcycle Travel Gear
We have recently openned our new website for the business. www.gearpac.com
We sell camping, travel and mountaineering gear. Being an avid biker myself, I like to feel we have a pretty good understanding of your needs. If your looking for something and don't see it on the site, please drop us a line (+44) 01244 549688 as we may still be able to source it for you.
We sell everying thing from roll packs, drybags, luggage, water containers through to tents and stoves and there is more is on its way shortly.
R1150GS - Manderin Yellow
Been here since 2004 feck!
Fool on a Strom
Joined: Aug 2007
Location: Nr Caerphilly, UK
Oddometer: 358
Go Farkle - Bike accesories and tools - Coming Soon...
Thought I'd get in early, and hopefully get some feedback.
I'm in the process of setting up http://www.gofarkle.co.uk, retailer of all things motorcycle related. Hopefully everything from luggage, to tools, to comsumables (such as oil, filters, brake levers )(Yeah, I know I'm the only person for who brake levers are a consumable, but you get the idea.)
Basically anything Farkley!
Our aim will be to be honest about what we have in stock, and to offer great customer service with a no quibble returns service. (Two or three times since I started Biking have I had to explain to other web retailers that I have a right to return stuff, and they have to accept it.)
We aim to stock both mainstream products, but also those hard to find gadgets, gizmos and thingumys that you can't find in your dealer or motorcycle shop. (If there is anything you want us to stock, please let me know.)
That's enough for now, so instead of reading this Go Farkle
(I'll update this once we are actually open for business, hopefully by the end of the month, or maybe Early December)
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The guys at Bikerland (here) are highly recommended. They do top end kit like Rukka and Daytona.
I ordered some Rukka trouser and Daytona boots and saved 50% on UK prices including shipping to the UK from Germany (costs 15), ordered on Monday, arrived on Wednesday
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Just wanted to praise some really good service. to the dirkbikebook www.dirtbikebook.com. I ordered from them on Monday, had a phone call on Tues as something on my order was not in stock due to a typing error, an alternative was offered. Whole order turned up on Wednesday morning. Compared with most of the service I've had, they were really good, especially as it is the last week before Xmas so I expect they are pretty busy, so worth a look, especially if you like your katooms.
Just lovin two wheels, with or without an engine.
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That would be Jason and Justin at Gear4 (Market Deeping, Lincs)--my local dealer--and I was helping them out at the NEC on the KTM clothing stand.--toasters have sold well! They are both young guns and both ride motocross etc--I've told them not to let Justin try the RC8 when it arrives--he spends enough time on the back wheel as it is. They do try hard--and very convenient for me. I'll pass on the comment in case they don't see it.
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Curing question about measuring temps
I'm finally going to cure my oven after building it for the last 15 months here in south Florida.
The 7 day cure described by James does not mention where the temps are measured from in the process. The surface of the brick inside the dome or floor. The air temp inside the oven. Please tell me where to measure from, I don't want to mess up after all this time.
Thanks, Bob
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I did not follow a specific curing/temp schedule. I started out with small and long charcoal (briquettes) burns for the first few days, then on to small wood fires, and by the second week, larger fires. Temp readings should equalize for the most part after a long burn period, whether you take readings from the floor or dome wall. I think I kept temps under 300F the first few days, then increased incrementally on following successive burns.
I think the trick initially is to maintain a warm chamber temp continuously for several hours or days at a time, if possible. Some initially use heat lamps to do this.
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Bob, I believe that when you 'cure' the oven, you are merely driving the water and moisture out of the bricks before it is turned to steam and does alot of damage to the construction. It doesn't matter where you measure your temps just increase the size if your fires each day to dry out the oven.
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I have an electric skillet in my oven set for 200 and the hole is plugged up with household insulation to keep the heat inside. I did turn it up to 300 last night, but this morning chickened out and turned it back down to 200. There seems to be quasi wet spots here and there showing up thru my cladding. It has been 4 days now. The top of the exterior of the dome is warm, and this morning the sides of the dome exterior were finally warm to the touch ( but again, that was at 300) Somehow, I think that the oven is so large that I probably could go up to 300 or so, because the oven itself is not going to get up to 300.
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212 is the magic number at which water boils. Keeping it at 200 should be well below that point, where steam could break things apart. If you have time, I thinking keeping the heater in it until it feels dry is a safe way to proceed.
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Come on Mr Mun,
that's the old system, didn't the US go through the metrication system some years ago?
Pure water at sea level now boils at 100˚C.
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Everything in the US is Fahrenheit.
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Australia went through the metrication process in the 70's and it was "illegal" whilst working in the government to print anything (as I was in the government printing industry) on any 'non metric' sized paper. You could actually go to jail if you ignored the law!
ALL imperial rulers were withdrawn from sale and were not available for purchase for many years, (around 15 in fact) so you had to get used to the 'new system'.
It really is great and so much easier to work within.
Working with metres rather than inches, feet, yards, chains, furlongs etc etc makes life so much easier.
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Yes, we went through that in the '70 also, just about the time I was in engineering school. My unit ops professor gave us problems in units such as furlongs/fortnight squared. His point was that you should be able to work in any units you are given. Then went to work for aerospace mfg company where all government contract dwgs were required to be in English units, even after the supposed mandate.
Most US Americans don't know how long a meter is or how much a kilo weighs. Agreed, metric units are so much easier, but the fact remains that most units are reported in English units, in the USA. Water still boils at 212F and freezes at 32F. It's only important to specify which you are talking about. There are lots of conversion tables on the internet. Tell me why the USA is the only country in the world that uses 110v electricity. I guess parts of Canada also use 110v.
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Amanda at Forno Bravo informed me recently that you measure the DOME with your infrared gun. Obviously, you build your fire in the middle also. But I believe once cured, you want to build fires towards the back so heat is pulled across the entire dome before it escapes up the chimney.
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Over the last few years, Canonical and Mark Shuttleworth have become extremely innovative about User Experience (UX). Ubuntu really has some UX experts in its team, and the kind of things that have been coming out of Canonical for the last few months shout out loud that Canonical is putting them to good use. The recent UX change for Ubuntu is "Heads Up Display" or HUD, and it surely looks like a good feature.
Heads Up Display, or HUD is a new way of interacting with applications, where you do not go through multiple menu hierarchies to reach a menu item. Instead, you simply type it and HUD will search it for you, in live. Moreover, HUD remembers what you typed last and prioritizes those commands in search results, so is also very fast for common tasks. It bridges the gap between the command line interface and application menus, and does it wonderfully.
As mentioned by Olli Ries in a blog post, who was once the Principal Director of engineering at Novell, and is one of the Product Strategy Engineering Managers at Canonical presently, plans for HUD were underway even before the last Ubuntu Developer Summit.
What does "Heads Up Display" have to Offer?
Heads up display will create "a new generation of application interfaces", as claimed by Mark Shuttleworth.
In his interview at OMGUbuntu, John Lea tells us about the use-case of HUD.
Currently the HUD provides a fast and efficient way to complete any journey that involves using an application menu. It also assists in making functionality more discoverable; just type what you want to do and the HUD will match and display the available options, even if some of those options are normally hidden in a sub-sub-menu.
This is especially useful to users who are transitioning from proprietary apps to free software as it removes the work of having to learn where the functionality they previously used in proprietary apps resides in the free software alternative.
However, if you are more comfortable with menus, or even if you are remotely worried about remembering commands on end, Mark Shuttleworth has made it clear in his blog post that HUD will not replace menus, but will augment them. So, you do not lose the usability of an application in which you are not well versed. On the other hand, you will find it easier and faster to use familiar applications.
The future of HUD
The current release of HUD is just the beginning of an awesome journey. It is more like a preview of what is going to come. Though, what is going to come will blow your mind. Canonical has made it clear that they plan to bring in speech recognition into HUD and then, you can speak to your application! Not just this, some natural language processing with recognition of context will take Ubuntu to a whole new level, in the world of Linux distros. Furthermore, some nifty features like suggestion and auto-complete from history can be improved further.
I am sure, when Canonical set out to create HUD, they did not just have Ubuntu desktop in mind. It might also want to integrate it into Ubuntu TV for an enhanced user experience.
The area of speech recognition has always been of special interest, but has never been pursued until now. Ubuntu will be the first operating system to have this feature, and John Lea's vision with HUD, is everyone's dream of the future.
We want to lead the widening of human-computer interaction bandwidth, and we envision a world where a user speaks to their computer while simultaneously directing focus with a mouse (or other pointer) and sometimes reaching up and touching the screen to directly manipulate an object.
So, about HUD, yay or nay?
Heads Up Display is an innovative feature. It presents a fresh learning curve for all of us, who have been working with menus and CLIs for over a decade now. Clearly, Menus were to go away at some point of time, and perhaps the time is now. The way HUD integrates features from the CLI, back on top of the GUI; I must say I am impressed.
It reminds me of the time Gnome shell came out, and it looked classy, usable and extremely productive. With all the language processing and menu-tricks up its sleeves, Heads Up Display is clearly a winner.
As in case of any UX change, Unity had haters too. For a brief initial period, I myself was not a big fan of Unity, but with time, it grew on me. HUD integrates strongly with Unity, and increase productivity for power users. However, HUD and Unity today are facing the same challenges that the first GUI faced back in the days of CLI. Clearly, people are worried if it will do away with menus totally, and they would have to learn multiple application-specific menu navigation. Let us see how smartly Ubuntu addresses this problem. For now, I cannot help saying "I am sold, HUD".
You can see HUD and its awesome features in action, in this YouTube video. You can also read an interesting interview of John Lea (who leads the Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu TV design team), by Joey Sneddon at OMGUbuntu.
How to get HUD?
HUD is exclusively available for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, which is the next major release of Ubuntu. However, you can try it at the HUD PPA.


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In May 2010, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, from left, Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda, and Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk cement a deal that reopens the NUMMI plant for vehicle manufacturing and forms a partnership between the two automakers. Vicki Thompson/Silicon Valley San Jose Business Journal
For Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors Inc., 2010 was fast and furious.
It was a year in which he secured a $465 million grant from the Department of Energy and raised $226 million in an IPO for his electric-vehicle company.
He hammered out a partnership with Toyota Motor Corp., which landed Tesla a $50 million investment and a $60 million deal to help develop the RAV4 EV. And he raised $30 million in a battery deal with Panasonic Corp.
To get production rolling, Musk purchased a closed Fremont auto-manufacturing plant for $42 million.
And he shot a rocket into space. SpaceX, his aerospace company in Southern California, is the first private operation to accomplish that.
Today, Tesla has a market capitalization of $3 billion, and the stock, which launched at about $17 per share, was trading at $32.63 per share December 22.
It adds up to Musk being named the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal 2010 Executive of the Year (subscription required).
His endeavors now are in keeping with longtime ambitions.
As an undergrad, Musk wanted to focus on three areas he believed would have a profound effect on humanity: the Internet, sustainable energy (both in production and consumption), and space exploration.
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: A wonderful way to spend Sunday morningIn full: Very enjoyable race thanks. My second Marlow half - ran last year as well. Organisation is excellent, and the many marshalls, water station helpers, etc were brilliant. All friendly and encouraging. I tried to thank them all as I passed.A hilly one, but you can make up so much time on the down stretches. Got a p.b. today, knocking abut 45 secs of my time last year (which was my previous half p.b.) so am very happy. I think I am more suited to the ups and downs of Marlow than other flatter races. For a 'fun runner', there is potential here if you manage the ups carefully, and speed through the downs.Was worried that it would be pouring with rain, but actually I found the conditions perfect.Plan to be back next year. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event.Hope the person air lifted off is ok.Date of review: November 2, 2008
In short: Pretty, but challengingIn full: A very enjoyable run, so thanks to everyone who helped organise it. I'd forgotton that it is quite a difficult route though (ran it in 2006). Found the uphills quite challenging, and a little slippery in the mud sometimes. Lots of people 'queued' to get round the puddles, but hey, I just ran through some of them! Weather was perfect, both for the run (cool) and later in the day for Legoland with the kids (hot). Equalled my pb for the year, so should be happy. My thanks to the nice running couple who encouraged me to keep going for the final uphill! One improvement would be to mark out different start positions based on expected run time as there was a bit of jostling etc. Nice to have chip marking this year.Date of review: October 14, 2008
In short: One of my favourite events of the yearIn full: Another enjoyable event (my third time running), so thanks to everyone who helped. Was concerned about the change in month, but the weather was perfect. I love the 'local' atmosphere of this one, with the beer tent, bbq and cakes, tombola, bouncy castle etc. My young kids also love doing their short run. Not necessarily the most 'professional' event, nor the most exciting goody bag (or lack of!), but it doesn't matter as it is just very enjoyable. Hope to be here again next year.Date of review: September 16, 2008
In short: It was tough (hot), but thank youIn full: Thanks to everyone involved with the organisation of this enjoyable race. Very helpful and friendly marshalls. Lovely route, though I forgot to appreciate a lot of it due to the temperature (will have to do it again).For me there was plenty of drinking water - lots of water stations, and I picked up and carried a water bottle from most. It was needed, so thank you. If it's true that runners took more than one bottle from a station then this seems a bit off to me.Not a p.b. course even if it wasn't so hot, but I knew that before I entered. It's just a lovely, enjoyable run. It was tough though! I walked lots and got a p.w., but who cares!The numbers of runners for the race was good. Couldn't have many more due to the narrowness of parts of the course. Maybe could have started half an hour earlier, but too early and perhaps you don't get as many great volunteers to help with the race. I didn't do it last year, but I suspect the kissing gates near Marlow may be a pain for the 'down tow' route.Didn't get much done Sunday afternoon as I was shattered!Date of review: July 28, 2008
In short: Very enjoyable thank youIn full: My second Dorney Dash, and another hot one (didn't do it last year). Organisation was amazing, so thanks for that. Not my favourite place to run as I find it a little dull, but it could be a lot worse. Great for spectators, including my two young children. Got a pb (hooray!).Two things that might improve the event:1) 'Proper' chip timing, start - finish.2) Space the start timing markers out a little more, and make them a bit more obvious to people. I started right at the back of the 40-50 min section, but this was still fairly close to the front of the queue. I reckon there were a lot of runners behind me that ran sub 50's (I spent most of the race being over-taken). I ran 51:14 gun time. I blame the sun ;-)Goodie bag great. Marshalls great. Parking great. Water great. Everyone who helped - great!Date of review: June 9, 2008
In short: One of my favouritesIn full: My second time running this event. Enjoyed it as much this year as last, which was lots. And beat last years time (got a pb!). Interesting route, very well organised, nice atmosphere. Love the drummers, the warm-up, the music (Rocky got us going!), the route. Missed the t-shirt, but the medal is good.One gripe, that no-one else seems to mention. Perhaps it's only me, but I really think the 1k markers are out. Especially the first one - got there too quickly. A shame, as it means that I can't trust any of them.Will be back next year.Date of review: September 4, 2007
In short: Very enjoyable morning for all the family. Second time I've run it, and I'll be back next year. As will my young children for their run.Date of review: May 21, 2007
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Tiziana Rinaldi, a New York based member of the National Writers Union, shared a video presentation of Finding Success In A New World, the panel that she moderated at this year's Writing Across Borders. The featured panelists are Dr. Fiona Citkin, a diversiculturalist and author, and acclaimed Mexican-American writer Sergio Troncoso. The writing conference was held in New York on May 18th, 2014, by the the local chapter of the National Writers Union.
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Former State Rep earns distinguished former student awardPosted May. 2, 2012
Deborah Newcomb will receive the 2012 Roger T. Beitler Award for Former Distinguished students at the Kent State University at Ashtabula spring commencement.
Newcomb has a long and distinguished career in public service; serving the Ohio House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010, as Ashtabula County Commissioner from 1999 to 2008 and on Conneaut City Council from 1996 to 1999.
Beitler, the first director of the Ashtabula Academic Center from 1958-1963, laid the firm foundation upon which the Ashtabula Campus has continued to build. To honor his memory and dedication to faculty and students, the Ashtabula Campus Faculty Council established the Roger T. Beitler Distinguished Former Student Award. It has been given annually since 1980 to former students who have made notable contributions in their respective vocations.
Newcomb built her professional life around helping to improve the quality of life in her community and standing up for the people of her community. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Conneaut Human Resources Center which provides social services to the community and also serves on Kent State University at Ashtabula's Human Services Advisory Committee.
During her time in the state legislature, Newcomb served as Chair for Aging & Disability Services and worked to expand Passport, Assisted Living and PACE services to older Ohioans through passage of HB398, signed by the Governor.
She earned recognition from the Ohio Educational Service Center Association in 2001 for her commitment to educational programs and was selected as Geneva-on-the-Lake Citizen of the Year in 2005. In 2008 and 2010 Newcomb was named a Friend of Agriculture by the Ohio Farm Bureau and in 2009, received the Muriel Bertsch Award from the Ohio Association of Senior Centers for her advocacy on behalf of senior citizens. She received the Elected Official Advocacy Award from Ohio Area Agency on Aging and the "Home Care and Hospice Hero" award from the Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice. In 2011, Newcomb received the Professional Achievement Award from the Conneaut Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Conneaut High School graduate also earned her Associate of Applied Business degree in Office Technology and Office Management from the Ashtabula Campus. She worked in the private sector for over 25 years and owned her own business.
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South Peninsula Hospital is a non-profit hospital that was founded in 1956, then as a three-bed PUD (public utility district). It has grown over five decades into a state-of-the-art hospital licensed for 22 medical beds and 28 nursing home beds. The hospital is the result of a unique partnership between the Kenai Peninsula Borough (service-area tax support for the facility and capital investments), City of Homer (for the land), and SPH, Inc., (the non-profit organization which provides the healthcare).
The hospital is governed by a nine member Board of Directors. An elected Service Area Board provides public recommendation on capital spending and scope of services. The hospital employees over 300 local residents, and is the area's largest employer, contributing over $12,000,000 annually into the local economy in payroll alone. That, combined with service contracts, materials acquisition and leases, totals significant impact to the lower peninsula's well-being. It gets some support from the South Peninsula Hospital Foundation, Inc.
South Peninsula Hospital conducted a comprehensive review of our service area, hospital utilization, market share, hospital analysis, workforce analysis financial trends and healthcare industry trends. This review resulted in a set of key findings which are the foundation of the goals and objectives developed by hospital administration and organized in this document by the key strategies set forth by the South Peninsula Hospital Board of Directors.
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La Chair de l'orchidée | Patrice Chéreau, 1975
France/Italy/West Germany | French with English subtitles. | Format: Digibeta | 110 minutes
After nearly a decade of groundbreaking theater work, Chéreau made his film directing debut with this grim, visually stunning gangster movie-cum-fairy tale. A beautiful young woman (Charlotte Rampling), imprisoned by her aunt in a castle-like asylum, flees for the open road, only to wind up in the company of another fugitive: a horse-rearing outsider (Bruno Cremer) on the run from two murderous gangsters. Anchored by Rampling's strong performance and magnificent, rain-drenched cinematography from the legendary Pierre Lhomme—plus a knockout cameo by Simone Signoret—The Flesh of the Orchid is an underseen genre gem, not to mention a testament to Chéreau's enormous range: a year after directing this pulpy thriller, he premiered his now-legendary Bayrouth staging of the Ring cycle.


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Cubist Cool
Last week I wrote about the geometric decor trend we're seeing in homes this fall. I was excited when I spotted a few other features on the trend over the weekend, most notably in Vogue.com's Fall Culture Preview. They framed the trend in relation to Cubism's faceted style, a tie-in to international Braque and Léger exhibits opening this fall — but same idea.
These Cubist-style lamps by interior designer Kimille Taylor stood out — aren't they stunning? A Braque original isn't in my budget but I'd be happy to settle for some artful lighting.
Their weighty, geometric forms and simple limed-oak finish have a Scandi-meets-modern look that I love. American Jazz composer Charles Mingus mused: "making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple... that's creativity." Don't these lamps demonstrate that beautifully?
Pierre lamp. Through Kimille Taylor.
Photo credits:
1-2. Kimille Taylor
Five Favourite Finds
Here are five items I'm coveting this week:
1. Nerd chair
This shapely chair by David Geckeler for Muuto is a real catch. It's good looking, has great personality and adds colour wherever it goes. Plus, I love the name. It definitely doesn't take itself too seriously. (Ahem, Saarinen Executive, I'm looking at you.) I don't normally go for overtly pretty designs, but lately I've been all over rosy pink and this shade is perfect. My rule is, if you go pink, go modern. I'm definitely inviting this Nerd back to my place.
I'm following Le Corbusier, Eileen Gray and Georges Braque in my fanatical devotion to these beauties. I prefer the version with a more angular shade and have decided to save up to buy a sconce for my currently all-white bedroom — maybe the white and silver finish with red accents. Or all black. Hmm... deciding might be trickier than I thought.
3. Green
I blame H&H art director Mandy Milks for the gravitational pull I'm feeling towards green. My closet is filled with all manner of things green — from shoes to shirts to sweaters — but my rooms are all about blue, grey and black. Then Mandy painted her kitchen cabinets Dark Olive (2140-30) by Benjamin Moore and brushed Calke Green (34) by Farrow & Ball on the pocket door to her bathroom, and now I'm looking at my glossy black front door and thinking I might freshen it up this fall with fresh, natural, inviting green. Not flashy emerald, but a nice dark leafy green.
4. Tati tables
Nesting tables are genius for small spaces like mine. I first spotted these ones from Asplund at Toronto store Mjölk and became giddy at the sight of their slim proportions. At 13" and 12" wide, the two side tables could actually work as a coffee table in my super skinny living room. Plus, the lacquer frames come in several colours and I can opt for a tabletop of wood, leather, metal, Carrara marble or slate. Another selling point: how the overlapping legs create a rounded, graphic shape. I'm a sucker for details.
5. Tiny Tech
Most companies show the media their new products for fall and holiday in the summer. We call it Christmas in July, and products start rolling out around now. At the recent LG preview, I fell in love with this little pocket printer that's only 3" wide by 4-3/4" long. It connects to your phone wirelessly and prints wallet-sized photos reminiscent of ye old Polaroids. (The companion app lets you edit photos before printing.) That you can stash it away in a drawer makes it all the more sweet.
What are you currently obsessed with?
See our Top Trends of 2013 photo gallery for more great finds.
Photo credits:
1-2. Muuto
3. Lampe Gras
4a. Makeovers 2013 special issue, photography by Michael Graydon
4b. March 2013 issue, photography by Michael Graydon
5. Asplund Tati tables, Huset
Cheerful Spring Finds
I think I speak for all of us when I say, I am done with winter. I can barely stand the sight of my winter coat and my wellies seem to stand at attention by the front door in endless mockery. That's why I've decided to declare it spring in my home and closet — weather permitting or not. If I dress and decorate like it's spring, the warm weather will follow — right?
Here are a few items on my wish list that would bring some spring cheer into my apartment, even if we do get another April snowfall here in Toronto.
I am in love with this Ted Muehling glass tableware! Delicate, handblown glass is decorated with intricate, hand-painted butterflies that appear as if they came to rest there momentarily and may flutter off at any moment.
The watercolour style of this pillow has a modern twist, and the colour palette is quintessentially spring.
The colours in this bowl are so dreamy. I feel like I should be eating yiaourti out of it on an oceanside terrace in Santorini — but I'll settle for breakfast in my Toronto apartment.
This lacquered wood peacock tray would add a punch of colour to a coffee table, or brighten up breakfast in bed — the ultimate indulgence in my books!
I'd love to add these jewel-like knobs to bathroom cabinets or an antique dresser.
I'm a big fan of colourful, mismatched plates and these would fit right in with my current collection.
Happy spring! How do you plan to change up your decor for the season? Tweet your answers to us @HouseandHome with the hash tag #hhspringwishlist.
Photo credits:
1. Avenue Road
2. West Elm
3. Anthropologie
4. DwellStudio
5. Anthropologie
6. The Cross Decor & Design
Terrariums: My Kind Of Houseplant
I'm not a plant person. Flowers, yes, but plants are another story. They can be messy and high-maintenance, and up until recently I've always owned a cat, who without fail makes any plant its favourite play-toy.
However, I do enjoy the life and dimension plants can bring to a home. A terrarium is a perfect — and very pretty — compromise. Over the last year terrariums have been popping up all over in a variety of stylish spherical incarnations.
Geodesic Terrarium. $295. At Restoration Hardware.
Traditional terrariums consist of a larger, enclosed glass space meant for keeping plants and insects for research and observation purposes. A subtype of the vivarium, a terrarium is meant to simulate a dry environment, such as a desert or woodland habitat.
My interest in them is less scientific, more decorative. You can still use traditional materials like soil, pebbles and dry vegetation, but opt for silk versions if you want super low-maintenance (like me!).
Glass Cloche Tabletop Terrarium. $30. At Chapters and Indigo.
This glass enclosure elevates its contents, making it an object of wonder, much like the exotic curios collected by the upper class in Renaissance Europe. Use some dry moss and a few flowers or any mix of plants and decorative items. A smaller one can be used as part of a vignette on a coffee table or sideboard. Use a larger cloche or geometric style terrarium as a stunning table centerpiece.
Glass Terrarium & Wood Base. $50. At West Elm.
The mango wood pedestal base sets this one apart from the rest.
Borris Hurricane-Terrarium. $87. At Crate & Barrel.
If you're not ready to fully commit to the trend, try something in a hurricane style. You can always place a candle in there instead if you change your mind.
Hanging Glass Terrarium. $7. At CB2.
These small hanging terrariums would be great clustered together on a patio for spring and summer.
One of these is definitely on my must-have list for 2013. Now, just to choose one and give my faux green thumb some practice!
Watch a video on how to create your own plant displays.
Photo credits:
1. Restoration Hardware
2. Chapters and Indigo
3. West Elm
4. Crate & Barrel
Velvet Crush
In a guest appearance on The Marilyn Denis Show, Lynda Reeves told viewers that revamping your decor with throw pillows is one of the ways we get to be an artist in our homes. I couldn't agree more. Throw pillows are an easy way to be creative and make a statement with pattern and colour, changing the look of a room in an instant.
Right now I'm lusting over these Kevin O'Brien velvet pillows from Anthropologie. Their ombre effect gives them an almost painterly, watercolour look. This doesn't come as a surprise seeing as the designer started as an architect and painter before turning his attention to textile design. They come in the most gorgeous colours — tangerine, aqua and midnight blue, the latter of which is a big trend in home decor this winter (and my personal favourite).
Adding these rich, vibrant hues to a neutral sofa or bed — they would look amazing against grey — is an easy way to give a room a quick update. Winter is also a great time to play with texture. It's the perfect season for fashion because we get to layer and incorporate materials like leather, velvet and faux fur, which add so much visual interest to an outfit. The same can be said of home decor. I love seeing these unexpected materials used in everyday items.
I once had a black velvet dress my grandmother made for me as a little girl that I refused to take off for months on end — I even wore it under my snowsuit! There was something about that material that felt very special. Not much has changed since age five. I still think velvet is a beautiful, luxurious fabric. Its subtle sheen and soft, sumptuous texture makes it the perfect material to cosy up with for winter, whether it's a new blazer or the pillows on your sofa.
For more great items, check out our Fresh Decorating Finds photo gallery.
Photo credits:
1-2. Ombre Velvet Pillows, Anthropologie
Colourful Kaleido Trays
The fashion world can't seem to get enough of two things: colour-blocking and geometric patterns. Both trends made a splash on the sartorial scene about three years ago, and if the spring 2013 runways have anything to say about it, they're here to stay (for a little longer, anyway). It was only a matter of time before these looks started to make their way into our homes. We've seen graphic geometric rugs and bright colour pairings in interior design lately, too.
These need-it, want-it, have-to-have-it Kaleido Trays designed by Clara von Zweigbergk incorporate both trends. A lot of us, myself included, are drawn to soft, neutral tones in our homes — which makes these modular trays perfect accessories for a punch of colour. The powder-coated steel trays come in an array of primary and pastel colours and can be nested or stacked in endless colour combinations.
I only recently started entertaining in my own apartment, so I'm always on the hunt for new serveware. I'd love to decorate these trays with some Champagne cocktails at my next party. They would also be perfect for holding odds and ends on a front hall table or for organizing jewelry on a bedroom dresser — something I desperately need to do.
Who knows, perhaps in a few years they'll look dated, but I have a feeling these two trends may join the ranks of leopard print and polka dots — they'll always come back into style.
Kaleido Trays. From $16. At Design Within Reach.
Photo credits:
1-2. Design Within Reach
Modern Cuckoo Clock
My soft spot for cuckoo clocks goes way back. As a child, the cuckoo clock my great aunt owned was a highlight of family visits. I would sit cross-legged on the floor under the intricately carved wooden house and count down to the top of the hour when the elusive little bird would appear from behind miniature doors to sing its sweet song — it was magical.
An element of that childlike wonder has remained with me to this day. However, my taste has outgrown the carved chalet style of the traditional clocks. Enter, the Cu-Clock by Magis.
Designer Naoto Fukasawa has envisioned a thoroughly modern version of the 19th-century German style. Constructed from injection molded ABS-plastic, the Cu-Clock is streamlined and minimalist, while still managing to retain the whimsy and playfulness that is integral to the original.
The ability to re-imagine such a classic design in a fresh way speaks to Fukasawa's trademark innovation — probably why the designer's work has landed in MoMA's permanent collection.
I can't help but picture the all-white style above the buffet in our kitchen. Santa, are you listening?
Magis Cu-clock. From $350. At Inform and Quasi Modo.
For more great items, check out our Fresh Decorating Finds photo gallery.
Photo credits:
1-2. Magis Design
Cute & Quirky Holiday Cards
Is there anything better than getting a card in the mail? It never fails to put a smile on my face. Time doesn't always allow for a handwritten note, but when it does, I try to take advantage. In this day and age it's becoming somewhat of a lost tradition, which makes it extra special when you do receive one.
There are certain occasions where an e-card is acceptable — Christmas isn't one of them. Please, I beg of you, send a real card in the mail at Christmas! To make things easier, I've picked out a few of my favourite lines, all of which have charming holiday collections. Even better, they're all made in Canada. Now all you need are some pretty holiday postage stamps and you're good to go — no excuses.
Kate & Birdie Paper Company is a fabulous Canadian line based out of Winnipeg. Their hand-drawn greetings feature festive, atmospheric scenes like this beautiful snowy bridge.
The winter evergreen design is also very pretty — and very Canadian.
How adorable is this little guy? This squirrel bearing good tidings comes from Ontario-based Loo McNulty Design Studio. Designer Loo McNulty has worked as an illustrator for years, but just recently used her talents to launch a line of greeting cards.
I also love this golden lab playing fetch with a star.
You know you're a scrooge when... This Yellow Bird Paper Greetings card is perfect for the grumpy uncle or grandfather in your life — we all have one. Psst...this line's a big Canadian success story, started by designer Charmaine Carlson in North Vancouver, B.C. and now sold worldwide.
This sugar cookie and doughnut design, also from Yellow Bird Paper Greetings, is colourful and fun.
Cartolina Cards has been around for a while now, but their vintage designs still make them one of my favourites. The line's founder, Fiona Richards of Nelson, B.C., is inspired by old-world treasures and vintage style. You may remember her from our photo gallery.
Okay, I lied. They're not all Canadian, but this ornament card from Rifle Paper Co. was so sweet I had to include it.
Photo credits:
1-2. Loo McNulty Designs
3-4. Kate & Birdie Paper Company
4-6. Yellow Bird Paper Greetings
7. Cartolina
8. Rifle Paper Co.
Bespoke Bench
Bespoke is a big word these days. Traditionally used to refer to men's tailored clothing, the term now describes all manner of customized products, from furniture to cars. While not always the most economical choice, tailoring a product to meet your needs and taste is a luxury everyone should indulge in every so often. My latest made-just-for-you wish list addition is this Chinoiserie Devon Bench from Thibaut.
I've developed an obsession with bamboo finishes lately — I also have a gold bamboo bar cart on my wish list — so the legs on this bench are what initially caught my eye. Bamboo lends a bit of an exotic air and creates an eclectic feel when paired with traditional or modern decor.
Known for its wallpaper and textile design, Thibaut only recently ventured into furniture, offering their diverse patterns in a new way. The legs are available in 28 different wood finishes and Benjamin Moore paint colours. An exhaustive array of fabrics are available for the upholstery. I would probably go for a classic toile or carry the Asian theme to the seat and choose something from their Shangri-La collection — the options are endless!
What is really great about this type of bench — besides the custom trimmings — is its versatility within the home. It can be used in lieu of a coffee table and styled with flowers and art books, positioned at the end of a bed, or used as seating in an entryway or walk-in closet. Its ability to be constantly repurposed as you redecorate makes it a smart investment piece.
Thibaut Devon Bench, available for custom order through Thibaut. Thibaut is carried exclusively in Canada at Kravet.
For more great items, check out our Fresh Decorating Finds photo gallery.
Photo credits:
1-2. Thibaut
3. Apartment Therapy
Art Deco Bedding
I'm on the hunt for new bedding. It's an item that deserves some careful consideration, because it really sets the tone for your bedroom decor. After an extra day to do some online shopping over the long weekend, I think I may have found the perfect set.
This Floral Marine Duvet Set from DwellStudio is stylish and affordable. I like that it's a feminine, floral pattern without being too fussy or ultra-girly. The navy, grey and white graphic pattern gives it the quality of an ink sketch, and I love when fabrics have a painterly, hand-drawn look to them.
The repetitive floral pattern is a new take on the Art Deco rose motif (pictured above) that was so popular in the 1920s. I've always felt an affinity for Art Deco design, whether it's in the form of an illustration, architecture or jewelry — I think I must have been a flapper girl in my past life — so maybe that's why I'm drawn to this particular bedding set.
Reincarnation aside, this set is too pretty not to have in my apartment. It's also got me thinking about repainting our bedroom in this moody, navy blue colour. I've been contemplating navy for a while and it looks amazing against the white and blue bedding. I like how they've styled the room with bronze and copper accents, too, adding warmth to the space. (Sighs) I'm currently picturing my next long weekend off nestled cosily underneath that duvet with a book — what about you?
For more great items, check out our Fresh Decorating Finds photo gallery.
Photo credits:
1 & 3. DwellStudio
2. The Arts and Crafts Home
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The eagles are loading up--to trade mike vick and foles,vick makes to many mistakes and fumbles. They need a ball control qb--makes quick decesions---dixon can do that,watch trade to bills,or chiefs---watch out people---roseman is up to something!!!chip kelly is a planning on winning this season barnone.
Don't Be So Quick To Slob Mike's Vick.
Posted February 12, 2013
Just because Mike Vick was resigned by the Eagles doesn't mean that he is guaranteed to be the starter week one or that he will keep the job if he does win it by chance. All the Eagles have done is brought legit competition for the quarterback position. There is no commitment to Mike Vick beyond this season now. Can anyone realistically imagine Mike Vick keeping; excuse me WINNING the starting job if he has a camp, preseason, and opening day like he did last season???? I don't think so, and unless you have a Mike Vick mural in your bedroom you don't think so either. This isn't a lock for Vick by a long shot. How can anyone who can't who can't stay healthy for 6 preseason snaps be a lock for anything? Last season it was unrealistic to bench Vick for a rookie until the season spiraled completely out of control oh and Vick once again did the only consistent thing he's done his entire career and that's get injured. The Eagles mainly Andy Reid couldn't justify benching Vick in favor of a rookie while he's still trying to save his job and since Vick was making Tom Brady money. That is no longer the situation here. If Mike Vick is the starting quarterback for the Eagles it will be for the simple fact he earned it. Not because he fits some system (that in reality he really doesn't), or because he makes too much money, and the head coaches job is on the line. Chip Kelly is going to have time to get his guys in here with or without Vick. Vick isn't Kelly's savior here. At most he's Kelly's stopgap. Get off this all praise Mike Vick train. It's on a track to nowhere.
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It seems like Vick will be guaranteed 7 million if he is on the roster so I would think he has been positioned as the front runner but beyond that you are probably right. The rest of his contract is bonuses he may never reach...2.5 total if he gets 90 percent of the snaps and if the Eagles reach the Super Bowl...not going to happen. That 7 million is 10 million dollars less than he was scheduled to make (damn...I forgot to mention to flip when he was pushing that chest out and telling me how right he is that he guaranteed the Eagles would bring him back at his original salary...I guess I just did). That on track to nowhere comment is exactly right. I would rather see Kelly give those snaps to someone who will be on the Eagles roster after 2013. If it's Dennis Dixon give him snaps, if it's a draft pick let him have those plays...who knows, that could still happen.
Well I do believe that Vick will have a lot of motivation to prove his doubters wrong. We will see how far that takes him and ultimately the Eagles. I know that I am not sold on Vick, but I hope he proves me wrong.
Vick is an insurance policy in case foles is terrible in camp or chip can't find someone in the draft. don't rule out the eagles drafting a QB and trading vick. that's what i'd like to see happen anyway
I don't rule out other options at quarterback here. Whomever the other option is Mike Vick is going to have to work hard to be the man.
i'd rather just see the team move on... bring in some young guys see what they got and go from there. maybe the eagles go 12-4 and win the super bowl with vick and i eat my words but i'd rather do that then be 2-6 mid way through the season with vick sidelined with another concussion and be the guy to say told ya so.
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You just like to create an argument. Say these words and relieve yourself of the drama: Mike Vick is the starter
When I say it that means he earned it. That goes for anyone else who may get the job too flip.
Ok how about this... FA hasn't even started, the draft hasn't happened, training camp has yet conclude, and the depth chart hasn't been updated. We don't know who the starter is all we can go on is that they tell us and that's that they'll be competition for the job.
I have no problem with that. All I am saying is whoever gets the job earned it and I am happy about that.
but what can be inferred by this little exercise is that Foles didnt earn it. If the chiefs pass on Geno I wouldnt be suprised to see him in Eagle green.
What we can can conclude is that both Vick and Foles are going to have to fight for it. Neither of them earned a thing.
In any case with restructuring the deal the Eagles have opens up their options. Now they may be able to sign a free agent or two that can help them win now.
Asomugha isn't worth the 15 million he is due. He will probably either be cut and the Eagles will take the 4 million cap hit or they also restructure a short deal for him. I wouldn't doubt that he would welcome a change of scenery.
I think it's pretty clear hunter ID fake. If Vick is the starter my expectations go up considering he's the veteran. I am not the one who is calling the shots here. Chip Kelly called for an open competition. Mike Vick earning it means he worked for it. As such I expect more out of him and the team. Is that too difficult of a concept for your small mind to comprehend? I mean clearly the concept of starting sentences with a capital letter can be accomplished by using the shift button (yet you have failed to comprehend that) so maybe it is.
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Now you seem like an emotional wreck. You are starting to let that b!tch out I see. Will you be creating a female ID next fruit loops?
They didn't remove any of them actually. When someone becomes too obnoxious I just block them. I've stopped worrying about who's real, or who's fake. Out of everyone on here I'm the only one who actually has a known identity anyway. For all I know everyone BUT me could be a "fake I.D.", so I just don't worry about it anymore.
I'm holding out hope that you and Eugenious are actually former members coming back to add more voices to this place again. I hope more former members come back.
We sure do need it!
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Eugenie thinks he's a Super Bowl winning QB. I wonder if he would bet his fake ID on it.
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I told Eugenie he should bet the house on the Bowl. How can we miss with a practice squad player? LOL
I remember when you were quick to slob Kolb's knob. hahaha
Really when was that? Actually I was just ready to see the end of the McPologist era even if it meant Kolb or Vick. Like then and now if Kolb stunk or Vick I would be ready to see them gone too. Get over McNabb son. Everything you do is obsessed about the guy. Even this Dennis Dixion can be great in the right system crap. Obviously you believe that if Dixion can be successful here because of the system you will come back with the McNabb could have still been good here crap. Let him go dude and get off his retired noodle.
The end of that era has worked out really well, huh?
For whom McNabb or the Eagles? In either case it's been spotty at best. The Eagles don't miss McNabb. They missed on his replacement.
Brink, only an idiot like EZ would think that McNabb, Reid or fans of either man had anything to apologize for.
When you're the all-time best of a franchise, you've ALREADY had a successful career. Both men achieved the status as greateast Eagle all-time at those positions. That means EVERYONE else EZ ever rooted for in a Eagles uniform (at those positions), was worse than the two men he's dogging.
Great Eagles QB's (in EZ's opinion):
McNabb? No.
Vick? No.
Kolb and Nick Foles? Yes and yes!
Perhaps it's a race thing?
Great Eagles Head Coaches (in EZ's opinion):
Andy Reid? No.
Buddy Ryan? No.
In fact, I can't think of an Eagles coach he DOESN'T dog. I guess we never had a great one as far as he's concerned.
I know it's a hard concept for you to understand, but players skills deteriorate. That's why McNabb is not in the league and why the Eagles moved on from him. I was calling McCoy one of the best backs in the league while you boneheads were crying for "a bigger back." I want Jackson to get the ball more, but you would rather miss Coop Troop. Chip Kelly hasn't coached one game yet, but you can't stop ripping the guy. If there ever was an award for a pot calling out the kettle you would win first prize.
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Penumbra: Requiem Released for LinuxNovember 20th, 2008 by urkle
We have received the following press release from Frictional Games for Penumbra: Requiem:
Frictional Games is happy to announce the release of Penumbra: Requiem for Mac & Linux. The puzzle expansion for Penumbra: Black Plague is now available through our online store at USD 9.99.
About Penumbra: Requiem
Requiem is a puzzle expansion for Penumbra: Black Plague. The game contains numerous physics based puzzles, spread out over 9 levels with unique settings. The expansion pushes the graphics capabilities of the game as far as it can – while creating the most detailed and dreading environments yet in a Penumbra game.
The expansion gives extra details to the characters from previous Penumbra games, taking peeks into their final moments of insanity.
Special Linux Deal
Driven completely insane from creating the Penumbra games, Frictional Games is offering all three Penumbra games as a collection at a horrific price of USD 35. This offer is available through the online store and is for Mac & Linux only. Just select all three games for the the single platform and a discount will be added.
Frictional Games Store: store.frictionalgames.com