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Friday, August 31, 2012
Time to see this guy again
I'm still not over the decision to let Reyes walk. Many fans pound their chests and say, "we don't need him. Tejada is having a better year." Really? Reyes is at .283, 11 HR, and 29 SB. Tejada is hitting .295, 1 HR and 2 SB. Yes, Tejada has a higher average. But over and above the other stats, folks, rely on your eyes. Is Tejada the impact player that Reyes is? Do the Mets have a leadoff hitter? No and no. I just don't get it when Mets fans act like Reyes is not missed, and absurdly point to taking himself out of the last game last year. Here's the fact-Reyes is a dynamic player who created a huge hole when he left. The hole has not been filled, and the team is worse for it. I like Tejada. I think Tejada's best defensive position is 2B, and I would have liked to see Tejada and Reyes up the middle this year and into the future. Alas, there's my intrigue for what otherwise is a ho-hum late-summer series in Miami.
It was nice to take two of three from the Phillies, only because it's always nice to take two of three from the Phillies. A few things came out in that series. Matt Harvey looks like the real deal. I'm not talking about the numbers. Just watch that kid. He pitches with guts and some anger. Those are two elements that have been sorely lacking from this team for too long. Thole is now 0 for his last 4,000 (or something like that). He needs to go, and don't talk about his April. He does nothing to contribute on offense or defense. Duda had a nice game on Wednesday, with a HR and a nice play in LF. That's fine, I hope it raises his trade value, and I hope the same can be said for Parnell's outing on Wednesday.
Here's how I'm looking at the last 31. The Mets need to ask themselves if players are winners or not, and if they can be pieces on which to build into contender. I have some definite "no" answers. Among them are Thole, Duda, and Parnell. These guys may show occasional flashes, but do you really think a team can win with them? I don't.
Reyes and player evaluation...making my own intrigue for a sad end to the season.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
Sandy has been talking-I'm skeptical
"I fully expect that David Wright and R.A. Dickey will be here not only next year, but long term," Alderson said during a question-and-answers session with season-ticket holders before the Mets faced the Astros on Sunday. "As you all know, we have options on both those players and it's not our intention to simply rely on those options and go into next season and deal with their free agency after 2013. We're going to deal with it up front while we still have a little bit of room to maneuver.
"But we're committed to trying to bring those two back. I hope they'll both be back and I'm excited about the possibilities they will be."
Beware, folks. This is the same guy who said that signing Reyes would be his number one priority over last winter. We all know that he never intended to sign Reyes, evidenced by the lack of an offer. I wonder what his real intentions are with Dickey and Wright. A big part of me says that Sandy is once again appeasing the fans, while privately telling ownership that letting them walk is the right thing to do.
After all, you could get 3 decent players for the roughtly $18 million per year Wright will cost. And we all know Wright is not a superstar, right, Mr. Wilpon? And Dickey? Great guy, but at 38, and a knuckleballer, he's too risky. Spend the $8 million or so he'd cost on a guy with a high OBP.
Sandy will continue to tell us what we want to hear, all the while having his secret strategy. I actually don't disagree that you could make a case for letting DW walk and re-investing the money. But I think we're all savvy to Sandy's style by now. I think the Mets are reading this blog. Just so you know, Met folks, the word "out there" today is that the spin is getting old, and fans are seeing through it. They feel lied to. They don't like it. Poo poo Twitter all you want, but it's reflective of the sentiment of the fan base.
How about the other side of the DW and Dickey contract situations? This is from ESPN New York:Wright said following the team's 2-1 win Sunday that winning will be a big factor in his decision, but reiterated he's not concerned right now with his future contract. He'd like to hear the team's plan moving forward and said he's happy with his current deal.
Well, if Wright is concerned about winning and the direction, what do you think he will do? Do you think he notices the shrinking crowds, shrinking payroll, and shrinking overall interest? I think if you put the "Moneyball" concept together with Wright's concerns, you're looking at a 50-50 shot (at best) he re-signs. That would be a tough message, and although it may be the right thing for the organization, I wouldn't want to be the one telling the fans.
How about Dickey? Well, what a shock, he wants the same thing, to win. Here are his words. "I do want to win, too, because I am at that place I am in my career and I want to be a part of that solution here, whatever that's going to be."
That word "win" is the key. The Mets have a two decisions to make, and their two most popular players have to make the same decision. Is this the place to be, are we heading in the right direction? Ask yourself that question. I hope, and I emphasize hope, the pieces are coming together. I'm not convinced they are, or that enough of them are. But I don't count. Two of those key pieces are up for grabs. I want to believe our GM's stated commitment, but I'm highly skeptical.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Francessa blows a gasket-and he is spot on
here. I would not steer you wrong, take the time and listen. Then tell me if you don't agree 100%. I'm no fan of Mike's, but his points basically are as follows:
- The Mets were embarrassed at home by a team that was 25 games under .500
- To make matters worse, the Mets looked bad in the process of being beaten
- The Mets and their manager have accepted losing
- They almost (other than TC's Tuesday post game) ignore the play on the field, and try to tell you that the young pitchers are a reason to believe-that better days are in the near future
- You can't necessarily count on young pitchers, see Generation K for specifics
- They should give their "8" fans their money back
My summary of this is that it is EXACTLY what I've been thinking. It's fine to talk about youth and the building blocks. They in no way are a guarantee, because as Mike points out, they will not all pan out. There are games being played on the field, games that people (like me) have paid in advance to see, and the product is awful. It's not awful because they're losing. Heck, I lived through 1979, 1982, 1983, and 1993, as Steve Somers would say, I know from losing. It's awful because they seem to have quit, they can't execute baseball fundamentals, and there seems to be no hope for the last 37. Anger among the fans will soon become apathy, and that's the poison to any sports franchise.
Sandy Alderson was on with Francessa yesterday, 8/22. He essentially said that he knows his product, knows who will and will not be a part of the future plan, and is prepared to make major moves. He claims that the Mets have trade chips (lower minor league pitching) that people want, and that will enable the trades. Ok, fine. He also said that there is about $60MM tied up in 6 players in 2013, and that the payroll, though not yet determined, will be around $100MM. So, they'll have about $40MM for 19 players, that's about $2MM each. Get ready for more Lucas Duda, Mets fans. UGH.
Final thoughts-Thole is not a major-league player. I think the organization knows it, and I think they will act on it. Parnell continues to be Parnell, with the "wow, he throws hard" thing, along with bad results. Just a hunch, but I think they'll move him too. And has Murphy fallen out of favor? TC said Murphy is "out of gas" and Turner will play 2B. That doesn't add up. Murphy has been sufficiently rested. There's more to it. Maybe Murphy just isn't a "Sandy" player-no power. Or maybe Murphy's clubhouse persona is not what we think it is. We'll see. Either way, he is as good as gone, absolutely not a "Sandy" type of player.
Harvey and McHugh have been great the last 2 days. They do provide some hope. We all know SP is most important. But this ship has other holes, not little ones, holes like the one in the Titanic. And they're sinking in exactly the same fashion.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Emptying the bench can work!
Turner- 0 for 4
Bay- 2 for 5 with a HR
Shoppach- 0 for 3 with 2 runs scored
Most important result- Mets 8, Reds 4
We could talk about the bullpen's woes in the 9th, making an 8-1 laugher an 8-4 "smiler". But that topic gets old. One thing I would say is that at least for now, Rauch has to be given some consideration as closer. Frankie was awful, and the point is still (last time I checked) to win games. Rauch threw 3 pitches to get the last out last night. That makes 6 pitches to get 2 outs in his last 2 outings, both times to close the game after a Frankie meltdown.
One point on Shoppach- it's time for a change at catcher. We all know it. Thole, in my opinion, has regressed in both aspects of the game, and if you listen to Harvey after the game, he extolled the virtues of Shoppach's ability to call the game. It worked. Harvey went 7.2 with 4 hits allowed and 8 Ks. While I'm not a fan of the "moneyball" concept of OBP and the long ball, I think both of these will work against Thole as leadership assesses his performance. I'm thankful. Thole needs to go, and quickly. His offensive and defensive struggles are readily apparent. But his deficiency in the subtlety of game calling is becoming more apparent as we listen more closely to the pitchers.
The Nats are up next. At least we miss Strassburg, and Harper has a stomach virus, so maybe that's a good sign. However, the Mets still see Gio on Sunday, and the Nats, yes the Nats, have the best record in baseball. I'm really sick of losing to them, as they've taken 9 of 12 from the Mets.
I spoke to an executive from the Mets about the whole blogger issue of who gets invited to the blogger events. In fairness, I was told that if I'd like to be invited, I'd have to demonstrate my popularity by showing them my blog and Twitter following. I'm at 194 on Twitter, and I'm trying to find a way to show some blog stats. I guess, when all is said and done, the Mets want to hang with the cool kids. Maybe I'm just a geek.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Meet the Mets... (only effective reliever)
There's new talk of trading Scott Hairston, a concept with which I disagree. Hairston would have to clear waivers (which he would, since he's owed less than a third of his $1.1 million). The Mets would deal him for a low-level (I'll go so far as to say "non") prospect. So, what's the point? I'd bet my mortgage that the player coming back would never make it, and the Mets would have made a contribution to another team's stretch run. What is this, 1-800-KARS4KIDS? Why not keep Scotty H and let him help out here? There still are 47 to play, and it's nice to be competitive (though they haven't been lately, but that's another story).
My last post here caused a bit of a stir. The Mets contacted me to discuss it, and we've played a bit of phone tag. I appreciate their call quite a bit. Let me clarify my point. They can invite anyone they choose to invite into their home. They owe me and other fans absolutely nothing (over and above a clean facility to enjoy the games, and they certainly provide that). That said, they've chosen to provide special access to bloggers who have launched scathing attacks on ownership, and many of these attacks delve into the personal arena. I'd be happy to link to these posts, since they're archived on the blogs. These bloggers are the folks who are right there on "blogger night", smiling away with their recorders, talking to players and management. The message being sent is "if you rip us enough, we'll give you access, because you keep your friends close, and your enemies closer". Okay, fine. Maybe you can turn an enemy into a friend. That's clearly the goal. But those of us who try to be fair, support the team unconditionally, and invest heavily in the team, might see occasional access as a perk too.
That was the point. It's free advice, not just coming from me, but shared by other bloggers to whom I've spoken about the topic. Do with it what you will. You can't kill my (or many others') support. Our blogs' "reach" may not equal those of the "elite" among us, but we love the team. If we didn't, we wouldn't openly express our views as we do. Also, we wouldn't take our time to write and share these blogs. It's another expression of fandom, and it'll never stop. I hope the last part of the previous sentence is not the problem.
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Mets swing and miss with bloggers
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Gnarly Adventurer
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Location: Dakar, Senegal
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ninja 250, 2 up TX to Argentina
That means the photos disappear whenever the traffic hits the 10 gig limit.
I believe the monthly reset date is around the 5th-7th.
So if you can't see the pictures, try again next month.
Initially I didn't plan on posting the blog here, just because I was operating out of a free photohosting account and the bandwidth was getting maxed out just with the minor traffic the blog was getting. I know ADVrider viewings would just be too much. But now that I've finally stopped being a cheapo and paid for a "pro" account, I figured I could share it here as well.
I feel like on this website there is much love for the big ADV bikes. I can definitely appreciate the KTMs and the BMWs. However, I feel that many people get the wrong impression about what you actually NEED to venture into 3rd world countries. Money spent on the motorcycle is money that can't be spent traveling.
As soon as I accidently stumbled across the website advrider.com I knew that was exactly what I wanted to do, though I didn't know when in my life I would be able to. I graduated from college and I knew it was the best time in my life for a motorcycle trip. I scraped up enough money to take the MSF course and buy a 2002 ninja 250. I chose the ex250 because they are cheap (mine was $1500), reliable, good mpg, standard seating position and capable of highway travel (a must in TX). About the same time I met my beautiful girlfriend Michelle. She is more adventurous than me, she speaks Spanish fluently and is incredibly outgoing. Perfect traveling companion. One day she jokingly said we should visit her friend in Ecuador, and the trip was born.
Here is the bike in touring mode. Mods are loud exhaust (previous owner), highway gearing, luggage rack and relocated rear signals (to fit bigger bags). Other than that, completely stock.
Bike gear includes:
Cargo Converti tankbag I got off ebay for $20usd (28L)
Nelson Riggs Sphere saddlebags ebay for $60 (45L each!)
Tailbag that came with the rack (10L)
Camping stuff:
REI 2 person tent $50 used
2 30/40deg lightweight sleeping bags from REI outlet $110
REI outlet sleeping pad $12
2 1.5L nalgene bottles $13
Spot tracker 1 $40 used + $100 service plan
Ipod touch 8gig for a mini laptop $80 used
Quad band Samsung A707 phone $25 used
Michelle's digital camera
This is a minimalist trip. We have scraped together a bit of money and we want it to last for as long as possible.
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: Dakar, Senegal
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*I apologize for my lack of punctuation, I am using a Mexican laptop and cannot figure out the keyboard
Trip begins 12/4/10.
We head from Austin, TX to Fabens, TX. Fabens is a little town outside of El Paso, TX. Michelle's family lives there. We camp in Iraan, TX, at a rest stop.
Next day we continue to Fabens. We spend a week with her parents. Her mother is from Mexico, and is the most hospitable woman I have ever met. She doesn't speak English, which was a good primer for the trip. I played scrabble in Spanish, watched movies in Spanish. Every day, three times a day, she makes enormous amounts of the most amazing Mexican food I've ever had. Menudo, barbacoa, enchilladas, tamales. I probably gained 10 pounds in a week. She would not take no for an answer. She is a very religious Apolostolic Christian, and I attended a service. Very loud, very entergetic. Very Souther-Baptist revival feel. The preacher prayed for us on our trip.
We exchanged money in El Paso. $12.5 pesos to $1USD. Better than we were expecting.
We planned to cross into Juarez on 12/9/10. We were escorted into Juarez by Michelle's mother and her friend - Nubia, who both knew Juarez very well and knew all the procedures for cross the boarder. Everything went smoothly until I realized I had accidently brought my birth certificate instead of the motorcycle title! I called my family back in Austin and arranged to have it rushed mailed to me. Back to the US for a few more days...
But first, we had to run errands with Nubia. We can store the bike at her mother-in-law's. Her mother in law is startled to see her daughter followed by a motorcycle rider. Apparently "encapuchados" are balaclava-wearing motorcycle police, who are not trusted. None of the gun-wearing authorities are. I was told multiple times "do not trust the police/soldiers/military". I heard many stories from people who lived in El Paso or Juarez. The mother-in-law's son was killed a few months before. He was a mechanic and he was shot to death and the shop was burned to the ground. They think his boss wasn't paying the dues on time to the cartels. The shop was close to her house, she heard the shots... Very sad.
After we ran the errands we followed Nubia around the city to smaller crossing. We ended up riding about 70 miles in the Juarez area.Aside from the roaming police trucks with heavy machine guns mounted on them, there was no indication of anything amiss in the city. I never felt even remotely threatened.
Crossing back into the US was easy. No pictures of anything for this section though.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: Dakar, Senegal
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While we waited for the title to the bike to arrive, we went to have dinner at Nubia's. My first time having liver. It was... interesting.
Got the motorcycle title and prepared to go into Mexico, again with the escort of Michelle's mother and Nubia.
Here is Michelle staging in the Walmart parking lot on the border.
It only takes a moment to enter Mexico, but the line to enter the US was huge! It was so huge that apparently our escort didn't get back into the US until we got to Chihuahua, Chihuahua (4 hours away)! I was squeezing through the stopped cars to make my left when I realized that there was a line of cars going the wrong way on the far shoulder The line was disrupting people's ability to make a left out of one sidestreet, so they had just invented their own lane. This is normal in Mexico. I actually really enjoy riding here. It's enjoyable to cut free-form through the traffic and around the potholes and speedbumps.
We travelled Ruta 45 all the way to Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Michelle has family there who we would stay with for another few days. Ruta 45 was boring as any West TX highway. Long, straight, forever. The toll was 65 pesos. We jumped off the toll just before Chihuahua and took the free road. It was twisty and very fun, even with my heavily laden bike.
We took a small dirt road to where we would stay. Small house with a gated courtyard, just like most. It houses Michelle's grandmother, aunt, uncle, and two cousins. All very friendly and hospitable.
The house:
The courtyard:
While we are in Chihuahua, we go to el Centro mercado:
The Cathedral:
Me, the fountain and Michelle's young cousin.
View from the tower in the center of town:
We go to a Dulceria to search for "Bocadin", these little chocolate bars.
Michelle LOVES these things.
While there, we see these insane bags of Cheeto-like things that are literally the size of a small person. The cost for one of these bags is about $7 USD.
Chihuahua is situated in a valley and is surrounded by small mountains. We see this one and decide to climb it before we leave.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2010
Location: Dakar, Senegal
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I wake up at 7:45AM, and since nobody else has awoken I start reading to pass the time (F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is The Night, quite a contrast). I notice there is incredibly loud music playing outside by 8am. There is a big street market setting up outside, happens every Tuesday. The vendor playing the music is one of several stands selling pirated music and CDs (5 pesos for 3). Karen tells us that the cartels control the piracy in this area. Anybody who wants to sell those discs must pay dues to the cartel and sell their drugs in the same stands. I kick myself for spending a ridiculous $7USD on a 24mm socket at an Autozone on the border. There are a dozen vendors selling used tools within the first few blocks.
Next day me, Michelle and Karen (her cousin) hike up the mountain. The route we take is very steep and difficult, but we make it to the top in good time. The view is great, we eat sandwhiches and fruit at the top.
Local kids also come up here to graffiti their love onto the boulders. Karen found a secret admirer.
(Translated: Karen, you are the woman of my life. I love you. J.L 4E)
After spending all day in the sun Karen wanted a "clamato". This is a drink made up of tomato juice, chile powder, salsa, spices and cerveza. I had a canned version of this in the US, which I found revolting at the time. But here, in Mexico, after a hot day hiking, it was delicious. It was also somewhat surreal to have an open alcoholic beverage in a moving car. In the US this is highly illegal.
Tommorow we leave for... Jimenez maybe. We're not sure where we'll end up.
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Ensenada, Baja California
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a young couple, 1 litlle ninja, and all of Latin America to come!! what more could you ask for!!! I am in!!
PS not everywhere in Mexico is alcoholic drinks allow in the car, or in public.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2011
Location: North Carolina
Oddometer: 103
2 up on a 250. Wow! Looks like you are having fun though. I look forward to reading your posts.
Mark A.
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We begin our trip from Chihuahua down to Mazatlan, via Parral and Durango. Free roads all the way. No problems. It became more hilly and the roads became more curvy. Much preferred.
Lots of this:
We had a late start from Chihuahua, so we hit Parral right as it was getting dark. There were a couple of motels along the route that were catered towards lovers (read: prostitution) that charged for a few hours at a time. We decided that we'd see what the hotels in town looked like. We went to the center and found one that looked decent. Pulled into a grocery store parkinglot and Michelle went to inquire about the price. It was closed, but two men came out of the grocery store to talk with us. Salvador and Raul. Apparently, we had been following each other since Juarez. They stayed in Chihuahua the same amount of time we did, left about when we did. Used the exactly same route. He said we passed each other many times. Salvador managed that grocery store and was in Juarez to buy product. Pretty incredible that we should end up in his parking lot. He invited us to buy our dinner in his grocery and cook it on the store's stove. We bought the ingredients for Sopa with vegtables, about $1.60usd. Another employee named Luardez cooked and made us coffee while we chatted with them.
Three people were killed that day, another the day before. Salvador told us the drug cartels battle each other but don't care if civillians get in the way. He has family in Oaxaca. In his mother's village there is an annual feast that one of the village members hosts the entire event. When his mother hosted, she killed and prepared 670 chickens and used 400 kilos of tortillas.
Our hosts:
Unfortunately El Camino will be closing soon, I'm guessing because of the Walmart that popped up a few blocks away. Very sad for the employees, many of which have worked there for decades.
Salvador said the hotels in town were overpriced and recommended Motel Las Palomas. Very clean, with a secure tiled garage.
Salvador insisted we come back for sweet bread in the morning. Of course we obliged, and enjoyed a whole bag of pastry for only 7 pesos. We bought some food for the road and we were off.
We camped outside of Durango. Did a bit of offroading through the thorn thickets to find the appropriate location. The little ninja handled it easily.
Sidenote: Asking directions in Mexico is... interesting. When we asked people how long it takes to get from Parral to Durango, we recieved answers from 3.5 to 8 hours. We asked how long it takes to get from Durango to Mazatlan we recieved answers from 2.5 hours to 8 hours. We were told 7 hours from Tepic to Guadalajara (actual 4, with traffic). Taking the average of all of your responses is usually pretty accurate, at least for us. Signs saying how many kilometers to go are also routinely wrong. Anywhere from 5-60% off. Also, if people advised against a certain road, I generally found it to be highly enjoyable. Take information with a grain of salt.
We awoke earily and began the trip to Mazatlan. We had been advised to avoid the Mexico 40 libre, which goes through the mountains. They called it "The Devils Ribcage". With a name like that, there's no way we were missing it.
The road was incredible. Took about 5 hours to go from Durango to Mazatlan, and it was all tight, twisty mountain road. The views were incredible.
Guardrails for safety:
El Salto, halfway point:
It was exhausting, but very memorable. Best road I've ever been on. We made it Mazatlan just as it got dark, and we navigated through the city looking for a hotel. We had been riding since 8am, but it was still fun to cut through the traffic. Michelle was having a great time too. It's fun to ride around a foreign city with no idea where you're going. After checking half a dozen, we found one that was affordable. About $15usd a night.
We could park the bike in the hallway or in the room.
We spent a few days in Mazatlan. Definitely a bit more touristy, and the prices reflected it near the beach. In the markets and near the ports, prices were very good. Breakfast plates could be had for $1.30usd, tortas for $1.60usd. Very delicious. Seafood was also plentiful, and fresh.
Motorcycles routinely park on the sidewalk in Mexico. Very convenient.
We took the hike up to the highest natural lighthouse in the world.
Took a boat to La Isla De La Pierda. Wonderful eternal beaches, although looking at it on google maps, apparently it's not an island.
It is populated by a good population of retirees, so prices are in line with american prices. I recommend eating in Mazatlan.
The Devil's ribcage also wore out what was left of my rear tire. It was impossible to find a 130/80/16 tire in Mazatlan, so I got a slightly taller 90/130/16. A brand called "Duro", which according to everyone I talked to, is a pretty well regarded china tire. $100 for the tire and installation, which was steep, but apparently just the cost of things in Mazatlan. I talked to a fellow biker on a sweet little Yamaha 125 and he said the price was fair. The guy replacing my tire said they don't do balancing in Mazatlan on motorcycle tires anywhere. The wheel weight on my wheel also got knocked off during instalation, but I haven't noticed any vibration so it's all good. The taller rear tire plus my 15-44 gearing make for very liesurely highway cruising. 80mph is now 8,000 rpm, compared to the stock 10,000 rpm. Since I generally don't rocket from stoplight to stoplight, I'm pleased with it. MPG is also stellar, haven't hit reserve yet. Somewhere north of 55mpg fully loaded with passenger and luggage, even through the mountains. When I was in the mountains, there was a hesitation between 8-9000 RPM, which was disconcerting, so I kept it below that. It went away when I got to the coast, so I'm assuming it was just the altittude.
After a few days, it was time leave for Guadalajara
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Grabbin the Shiner for this one!
I've been pondering an older Ninja 250 for commuting for a while myself, I just can't quite get myself to go there. I like my sub-$1k old Jap bikes a bit too much.
Do you talk to people you meet on the road?
Home is where the skid lid sits.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Utah, USA
Oddometer: 530
Looking forward to your posts.
Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Jul 2006
Location: The Bluegrass
Oddometer: 5,983
The title made me say out loud "Yer nuts".
But it seems to work for you.
I dig Mexico and beleive they're some of the warmest a friendliest people on the planet.
Too bad the rouges get all the ink.
Stay safe and enjoy!
RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest
It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist
Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run
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Joined: Dec 2009
Location: Central Texas, Connecticut, and sometimes Maine
Oddometer: 5
This is a rider report that I am looking forward to reading. Have a great time and post often.
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Joined: Dec 2009
Location: Binghamton, NY
Oddometer: 2,058
Great start and pretty companion you got there. Any title that has the words "Ninja 250"and "2 up" has me subscribed. Rock on dude and dudette
― Tom Waits
Don't you know there ain't no devil, it's just God when he's drunk.
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2006
Location: Toronto ,Canada
Oddometer: 745
Good on ya !
Enjoying the rr so far ,great pics .I thought that road was called "THE DEVILS SPINE"!.
Rode it twice so far ,was a blast .
Looking forward to more pics
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you're my wife's hero
for validating the Ninja 250. She now rides hers with an all new sense of pride. Be safe, fare well.
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The talents of Seattle Opera's singers and musicians are presented without amplification. There is no Dolby™ Stereo in McCaw Hall, and some of the most dramatic moments in opera are the quietest. The Overture is part of the performance. Please refrain from talking at this point. Please don't create noisy disruptions such as talking, rustling programs, or fiddling with candy wrappers. Turn off cell phones before entering the theater. And refrain from talking, humming, singing, or beating time to the music during the performance.
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Fellowship or brotherhood (wink, wink).
The worst part about getting out of the Navy is leaving your buddies' behind. Cameraderie.
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The phenomenon by which a group of people who hardly know each other will instantaneously smile, hug, and act like the best of friends whenever a camera is pointed in their direction. The effect is exacerbated with the addition of alcohol.
"Meh, I don't like that picture... it reeks of cameraderie."
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July 12, 2007
WORCESTER, Mass. - Five members of the Holy Cross women's golf team have been selected to the 2006-2007 Big South Conference Presidential Honor Roll, as announced by the league office.
The Holy Cross players named to the honor roll were senior Cynthia Sanossian (Scarsdale, N.Y.), junior Amy Lussier (Milton, Mass.), sophomore Flynn Govern (Fairfield, Conn.), sophomore Alicia Molt (Northbridge, Mass.) and sophomore Elisabeth Sexton (Walpole, Mass.).
To be eligible for the Presidential Honor Roll, a student-athlete must earn a grade point average of 3.00 or better during the school year.


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The Cape Clear Bird Observatory was founded in 1959 to study bird migration given the island's ideal location. It moved into the current house in the North Harbour in 1962 and up to November 2013, remained Ireland's only active Bird Observatory.
Unfortunately, due to associated heavy engineering works at North Harbour, the observatory is likely to remain closed for 2014. For more information, please click here.
Cape Clear is one of the best places to watch seabird migration in Europe, especially during the late summer months. Spring and autumn bring large numbers of song birds moving to and from their breeding grounds, amongst which there are usually one or two strays from North America and Siberia. Combined with resident birds like Chough which can be difficult to see elsewhere in Ireland, Cape Clear is well worth a visit throughout the year for anybody with an interest in birds or wildlife in general.
We offer hugely popular Wildlife Courses, running a variety of events ranging from Beginners Birding to Seabirds and Migration. These have proved to be very popular and tend to book out early.
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Guildford (or Guilfest as it's now known) ain't just 3 days of 3-scousers doing covers yuhknow, there's some alright stuff goin' down too..
"Alright"? Well, more like ideal festival acts, playing Stoke Park on July 4th, 5th and 6th, like the Patti-Smith'ish brummy singersongwriterstar Carina Round (interviewed) and the baby sitter that every big boy wants, Princess Superstar. Not to mention The Darkness (who've also been added to the Isle of Wight bill!) on the same stage as the original Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper. Genius!
The eclectic line-up - that you'd expect of Glastonbury before it got all commerical, with more to be announced, is as follows...
Friday 4th July
Main Stage: Alice Cooper, Love with Arthur Lee, The Darkness and The Wildhearts.
Uncut Magazine Stage: Cosmic Rough Riders, Ozomatli and Carine Round
Dance Tent: Bez (Happy Mondays - Laptop & mic) and Clint Boon.
Saturday 5th July
Main Stage: Madness, The Stranglers, Skin (Skunk Anansie), Aqualung and The Vessels.
Uncut Magazine Stage: Richard Thompson, Steve Hackett, Jackie Leven, Peter Case and Marc Carroll.
Dance Tent: Tayo, Scratch Perverts and Freestylers.
Sunday 6th July
Main Stage: Atomic Kitten, The Mavericks, Tom McRae, The Androids and The Jeevas.
Uncut Magazine Stage: Drunk In Public (acoustic Levellers), Oysterband, Thea Gilmore and Steve Wynn.
Dance Tent: Chris Coco, Princess Superstar and Pineapple Tribe.
Plus a stage of local and unsigned acts, comedy and probably some face painting too!
£64 Weekend ticket
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£32 Saturday
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FREE Under 7's
£25 Camping (per tent)
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IN THE 1980s, "high-temperature superconductors" promised everything from magnetically levitating trains to resistance-free power lines and cheap MRI scanners. They have failed to deliver largely because they could not carry enough current. Now a new material will not only do the key trick of conducting with zero resistance but has overtaken its rivals on the amount of current it can carry.
The abilities of the new material, magnesium diboride (MgB
This is still pretty cold, especially compared to the working temperatures of more than 100 kelvin reached by many chemically complex high-temperature superconductors. But it is almost double the temperature anyone had managed with simple metallic compounds. Most importantly, it is possible to use cryogenic refrigerators to make MgB
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"An addictive black bean corn salsa--Here's the black bean salsa you've been looking for. You know how to make salsa the traditional way--now, try our black bean corn salsa for a fun surprise at parties or at home. Spice things up even more with GOYA® Pickled Jalapenos and GOYA® Chili Powder. This zesty black bean salsa recipe is perfect as a dip, served with tortilla chips, or used to top nachos and tacos."
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2 (15.5 ounce) cans
Goya Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1 (17.6 ounce) container
Goya Salsa Pico de Gallo
1 (15.25 ounce) can
Goya Whole Kernel Corn, drained
3 tablespoons
Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Goya Green Pickled Jalapeno Nacho Slices
1 tablespoon
Goya Chili Powder
2 teaspoons
Goya Cumin
2 teaspoons
Goya Minced Garlic
I rated this a 4 because I think mine is better. :) http://allrecipes.com/CustomRecipe/62445685/Pico-De-Gallo-With-Beans-and-Corn/Detail.aspx
This recipe has entirely too much cumin in it. I will make my own recipe next time, with less spice and some fresh tomatoes instead. The pico de gallo is fine if you don't have fresh, but I prefer a fresh salsa recipe to this one.
19 Ratings
I made this for the Recipe Group. We liked this, but thought it needed to be jazzed up. I added a red jalapeno from the garden instead of the pickled jalapeno nacho slices, but because I seeded my jalapeno it didn't contribute much heat. I also added some green onion, including the green tops to add a little more color to this. I made 1/4 of this recipe (for just the two of us) using 1/2 can of black beans (froze the rest which works really well), Pace chunky salsa, and frozen corn, rather than the Goya products. I served this with Mexican Grilled Chicken (also from this site) which went well with this salsa.
Only difference was 1 can reduced sodium black beans, 2 cans drained RoTel w/green chilies, sliced jalapeno peppers, hot mexican chili powder, 1tsp dried cilantro, sliced green onions and a few squirts of lime juice. Did not use Goya products. Definitely has a kick!
I made this for Recipe Group. I followed the recipe exactly, but I did not use Goya products because my grocery doesn't carry them. I liked it so much that I made it my entire dinner! I omitted the jalapeno nacho slices because I knew it would be too hot for me if I added them. My husband, on the other hand, added a jalapeno ring to every bite! I served this with Baked Tostado Scoops. The salsa filled each little cup for a perfect bite of deliciousness.
This was delicious! I think next time I'll add some lime juice. This would also be great in a tortilla as a healthy wrap.
Made this for Recipe Group and we really enjoyed it, though I knew we would because I make something similar to this that we just love! I made tacos for dinner last night and thought this would go well...it did! I halved the recipe and was not able to use Goya products, but made it exactly otherwise, also using the jalapeno slices. I would definately make this again, maybe adding a little lemon or lime juice next time! Thanks for sharing. :)
I made this for Recipe Group 9/10/10. I started with dried black beans and fresh corn, so my measurements weren't exact, but I tried to keep it proportional. I had never used pickled jalapeno before and wasn't sure what to expect. After refrigerating overnight to blend the flavors this was quite tasty, but hard to eat as a dip. It will, however make good filling for tacos and it would be good over rice.
Pile it into a tomato half, load it into a wrap, or spread it on bread. Chicken salad does it all.
Broccoli salad makes a great side dish or a light main dish on a warm night.
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A lively corn, avocado, and bean relish great with chips or as a side dish.
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This spicy salsa stars black beans, corn, and a tangy dressing.


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Will the display on the ipod turn off or does it perpetually stay lit when docked?
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The iPhone display works as usual, going off after a certain amount of time. You can also turn it off yourself. I would imagine the iPod would work the same way.
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No wealth, no ruin, no silver no gold,
nothing satisfies me but your soul.
Name: Jackie DeVille Hannibal
Height: 14'8"
Weight: 1147 Lbs
Clothes: Jackie typically if she does wear clothes, it is all black, usually black dresses. Sometimes she doesn't because she has a natural dark cloak about her, formed of what looks like to be shadows.
Hair: Long black hair that flows in random directions.
Skin: Her skin actually changes from time to time depending on her mood. When she's pissed for example, it looks a bit sickly looking. She ALWAYS has dark bags under her eyes, but if she's in a good mood, her skin will appear healthy and full of colour. (bad moods include going berserk, mad, etc. She is hardly "happy", so her skin having "colour" would say she is content with something, like a kill for example, etc. )
Eyes: Piercing golden eyes.
Other: Jackie does have a more human like appearance, only being 6ft and having black hair, her eyes still gold. It is unknown if the clothes she wears are real in this form, since they just appear on her when she goes into the form. It is unknown what these clothes are made of. Her breasts also, instead of having nipples, have mouths accommodated with long black tongues and very sharp teeth.
Languages Spoken: Jackie knows every language spoken. She is incredibly smart and since she has had plenty of time wandering the planet she has had plenty of time to learn.
Place of Birth: Jackie was born among the stars; she is not of this world.
Characteristics: Jackie used to live in regret, because she had failed her true purpose. Her original purpose in this world was to create harmony and balance, but now she is utterly the opposite. Long ago, she was corrupted by The Devil himself and she fell from the stars onto this planet, which she had damned by being corrupted. The Devil successfully made her the source of evil on this world, she is the reason men turn arms on one another. Thousands and thousands of years later she overthrew the Devil by turning his own soldiers against him because Jackie proposed to give them more than he had. The Devil had after-all broken a deal with Jackie, the deal being if she continued to do his bidding she'd receive more power in turn. He eventually broke that deal and in the end, that also urged Jackie to over throw him and become the prime evil.
She is not nice by any means, and no longer regrets her past. She lives life in sin and will do anything to taint the minds of the innocent. She will also often bargain with people with the price of their soul; the desperate ones are always her favourite.
She will do anything to steal your dignity.
Making deals with her or offering alliance with her is more often than not - a very poor idea, because she will (almost instantaneously), seek out a loophole in said deal and exploit it, often at the cost of said allegiances fall and in turn pledging total obedience to her. Those that continue to strongly oppose her, she will do almost anything in her power to get them to bow down to her whim. She often controls her world like a "pack of wolves."
She shows no mercy in battle unless she truly knows the person is either broken or plain out dead. Ask the woman for mercy, it will not happen.
Strengths: Jackie is strongly a brute force fighter, she will attempt to overwhelm you with her immense strength, although she doesn't have any visible muscle she is very, very strong. Fighting Jackie head on is not recommended.
She is also fast, but not the fastest being around. She is definitely faster than a human or a demon for example, but some creatures can keep up with her.
Beware her eyes. Once they go totally black, do not look into them, you will get lost. If you stare into the abyss, the abyss will stare back into you.
She is often seen using shadow manipulation, which is why she never comes out during the day. Jackie will manipulate shadows in an attempt to blind you, or make it harder to see. She will create a fog or "smog" effect and will teleport freely around that area of fog, confusing her opponent.
Jackie typically works with people that are as rotten as her, having "embassaries" of people who spread her chaos and influence around the world to further fuel her.
Weaknesses: Very bright lights. Jackie is a nocturnal creature and therefore her eyes are sensitive to light, but said light must be very bright to temporarily blind her.
Persistence in avoiding her. She will eventually get bored and give up.
Unfortunately for her opponent, Jackie can never truly die. Whilst her body can die, her spirit will never falter, and she will have a new body in the next hour or so upon death, or she she can invade a body and take it as host if there is anyone near by upon her onset of bodily death.
Having faith is a weakness of Jackie. If you have an object, lets say a cross for example and truly, really TRULY believe that you are safe with said object she will not be able to touch you and will give up. This is why Jackie hates the heavily religious because they are protected by "God", and are therefore immune to her corruption.
Cutting off her head. Her body will search instantly for her head, but it can be difficult for the body because without the brain, it cannot teleport. It often stumbles without her head.
Sexuality: Unknown. She has never really expressed interest.


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ARKANSAS TOURISM NOTICE: Arkansas's Seven Show Caves Are Open to the Public
I went to Devils Den for the first time a week ago and this was the main trail I wanted to hike, simply for the view. And I was not disappointed! During the Winter when the trees are bare, the entire trail is amazing because you can see through the trees. I also spent roughly 10 minutes just sitting on yellow rock taking in the view. If you are a hiker like myself, you can usually spot areas where a waterfall likely occurs during wet weather, and this trail definitely had many of those areas.
Brent (1/21/2014)
Hiked this trail with my nephew in mid-November 2012. While the leaves had already fallen, it made for a beautiful ground cover. Saw several deer as we were headed up. The trail started out amidst some large rocks and made for a steady gradual climb up to Yellow Rock. Once at the overlook, you will want to park it for awhile and soak in the views. A very special place indeed.
Andy Blake (12/16/2013)
My friend and I chose the Yellow Rock Trail for our first hiking experience. It was great! The trail is beautiful and you are covered by trees most of the way, so we didn't get too hot. The cliff is amazing, and we could've stayed there all day enjoying the view! Great experience for our first time!
Kadesha W. (8/12/2013)
One of the best trails in the area-GREAT during leaf-off!!!
Shane Stephens (9/28/2011)
My husband and I hiked on this trail this past weekend. There were so many waterfalls and the hike was absolutely beautiful. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Amy Michels (5/24/2011)
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picturesque in a sentence
Example sentences for picturesque
The hotel also boasts a fine-dining restaurant on its premises and picturesque scenery on the grounds of the hotel.
Its aesthetic scenery also makes a picturesque backdrop for group or individual photography.
The poems are set in a picturesque countryside that evokes the great English landscape painters.
Bring a bike and tour the scenic backroads of these picturesque country towns.
The world-renowned exhibits, unique architecture, and picturesque grounds make this a museum for everyone.
Hundred-year-old pines and magnolias ring the stadium for a picturesque backdrop.
For a while he thought I was picturesque, and then you'd see him wince.
It has lots of little diners and picturesque pubs, and a lovely, historic church.
Yet Waddell's works, for all their charm, accommodate the view that history is not always picturesque.
One sheppey is the closest distance at which sheep are still picturesque, and is about seven-eighths of a mile.
Forthright descriptions of the novel's picturesque setting create a marked contrast to the dim and haunting images.
Downtown has some quite picturesque old buildings.
At the same time, the company also digs into a gold mine unique to this picturesque city.
But when you learn that you can eat a lot of what you see, a picturesque landscape takes on added intrigue.
The downtown area is calm and picturesque and dotted with bookshops.
Although it shouldn't be that complicated to get a picturesque design for these plants.
It's picturesque scenes of idyllic farms and country roads glimpsed through a car window.
Cupolas and towers rise from some roofs, giving the skyline a picturesque, almost whimsical air.
He was an artist to whom all sorts of picturesque subjects were constantly sitting for their portraits.
Behind him stretches a rogues' gallery of picturesque upper-crust scoundrels.
There is not a hint of the picturesque or of folkloric charm.
Most flood destruction is attributable to humans' desire to live near picturesque coastlines and in river valleys.
The leisurely and scenic journey is an ideal way to visit picturesque villages and see the countryside in style.
Without the deftness to get full value from his material, he had still a sharp eye for what was picturesque or dramatic.
To them belongs the credit of discovering that the epistle could become a picturesque type of character-sketch.
No work of the time contains so vivid and picturesque a sketch.
Behind the picturesque and captivating rendezvous lurks a powerful dramatic situation and a moral problem of arresting gravity.
Nevertheless, the general effect was extremely rich and picturesque.
Then a strange and picturesque life moves upon the flat roofs.
Its picturesque lighthouse and rocky shores make it a favorite destination of sightseers.
Several cities across the state offer luxurious accommodations set amid picturesque mountainside backdrops.
It is a picturesque little town that offers many opportunities to get away and enjoy nature.
Winter travelers will find several picturesque mountain resort towns that offer a range of cold-weather activities.
Among the only signs of activity to be spotted are in the picturesque bay nearby, where fishermen paddle wooden canoes.
Twenty-two picturesque volumes to enjoy without reservations.
Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields.
They also supported these styles for rural settings because nature enhanced their significant picturesque qualities.
The falls cascade through a picturesque gorge with old growth white pine and hemlock towering above.
Offers a blend of picturesque natural resources and modern recreation facilities to suit everyone.
Our parks offer camping cabins in picturesque settings nestled among the trees or overlooking the water.
Much of its rugged terrain is thickly forested with picturesque streams cutting through deep valleys.
Internal combustion motors are prohibited, providing the angler with a quiet, picturesque setting.
It offers views of picturesque wineries and lush vineyards.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Bugsy and Knuckles on Creativity
If you haven't heard, I have two new kitties. Actually, I brought them home to live with me in January, but every day I think they are brand new. You see, they are always inventing new ways to approach life and new games to play. I marvel at their creativity.
And, most often, they are unpredictable. When I don't react to some new attention-getting behavior, they invent a new way to get my attention. And if I still don't respond, they invent yet another way.
And, they are rarely still...no amount of effort is too much for their current project. Yes, they have taught me that trying again and again is okay... and that no approach is too outrageous.
That's their definition of creativity.
Posted by Lou Belcher at 6:46 AM
Labels: bugsy, creativity, Knuckles
4 comments:
- SAS....Sammy, Andy and Shelly said...
Our mama agrees that it's try and try again quite often when it comes to creativity.......but sometimes it is immediately there, also.
We send our love to all of you....we are so thankful to be counted among your friends.
- May 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Jeff King said...
- May 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- walk2write said...
I saw your comment on the FWA site and came on over here. Great blog! Your cats are adorable.
- May 18, 2011 at 9:25 AM
- Susanne Drazic said...
They are so cute!
- May 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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Germán and Gaston took a risk to provide rewards. In 2002, they founded Integro, which creates loyalty programs to help companies improve the engagement, motivation and performance of their employees, sales channel partners, and customers. It runs loyalty programs for more than 250 corporations including HSBC, Procter & Gamble, Citibank, Walmart, Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Oracle, across 10 countries in Latin America. Approximately 700,000 employees and 20 million customers are enjoying its services. With offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, Integro will open five additional offices in the near future. To do this, the entrepreneurs are seeking additional capital. By 2014, they aim to be the leading regional corporate loyalty solutions company.
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Prime Minister of the interim government of Syria Ghassan Hito (2R), head of the Syrian opposition delegation, Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib (C), and the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition & Revolutionary Forces (SMDK) Ambassador to Qatar Nizar al-Hiraki (L) attend the inauguration of the first Syrian interim government to open in Qatar, in the capital Doha on March 27, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/KARIM SAHIB)
Syria's opposition in exile claimed a victory of sorts this week when it took over the country's seat at the Arab Summit in Doha. But rather than riding a wave of newfound momentum, the National Coalition of Revolutionary and Opposition Forces in Syria appears to be mired in the same types of troubles that have plagued it throughout the country's uprising.
The coalition was probably buoyed by the speech delivered by its leader, Sheikh Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib, at the summit, but its members should remember that Khatib threw the opposition into disarray in the runup to Doha, when he announced his intention to step down.
Khatib and other coalition figures continue to dance around his dramatic announcement, seemingly papered over in the interests of "unity." They should realize that their choice of Ghassan Hitto as the prime minister of a provisional government has raised more questions than it has answered. Hitto's naming prompted half a dozen members of the coalition to suspend their membership in protest, and some figures, when they speak to the media, are content to declare that most of the unhappy members have gone back on that decision instead of tackling the reasons behind their protest move.
Syrians who want to see political change in the country have developed a fairly simple, yet specific set of guidelines for their future leaders, and one of the principal demands they have is accountability. As in, how could Hitto have been elected to head a provisional government without submitting a fairly detailed political program ahead of time?
Disgruntlement within the coalition's ranks has been joined by disappointment outside the group, voiced by stalwart members of Syria's political opposition, as well as the leaders of the rebel Free Syrian Army. The FSA might be criticized for its own disarray, but its spokesmen have made it clear any premier should enjoy true consensus among opposition and rebel groups, and not just the backing of the National Coalition.
In short, the Muslim Brotherhood-dominated coalition has done little to forge a more wide-ranging and representative body that would generate more popular support. Some have seized as Hitto's Kurdish ethnic origin, although many see him as being more representative of Texas, where he has long resided, than Syria's long-suffering north and northeastern Kurdish region.
The National Coalition should move away from playing the politics of identity, as it puts forward its various figures, and pay more attention to politics and detailed plans of action. Does the group truly understand the massive problems and needs that affect rebel-held areas? Is there a formula that will allow Khatib, Hitto and others to deliver, or will they continue to blame the negligence of the international community? Their complaints might be justified, but such statements of protest will not lead to what the Syrian people need at this juncture – solutions, and not the filling of political posts.
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Manchester United fans 'to wear Cantona masks' at Crystal Palace clash
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CRYSTAL Palace fans have reacted with fury at the suggestion away supporters will wear Eric Cantona masks during Saturday's clash with Manchester United.
Selhurst Park was the setting for one of the most controversial moments of the Frenchman's career, and Eagles fans have never forgotten it.
In January 1995, while leaving the pitch after being red-carded, Cantona lashed out at Palace fan Matthew Simmons.
That kung fu kick has become one of the most iconic images in recent football history.
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But now a war of words between Palace and United fans has been sparked after a tweet from Man U fan group, Stretford End Flags, which read: "Lots of Cantona masks and flags will be taken to Palace on Saturday by #mufc fans. Worryingly, some masks look nothing like Eric!".
Within seconds Palace fans were venting their outrage.
@ConnorHarbs3 said: "For united fans to take Cantona masks to Selhurst on Saturday would be an utter disgrace and a let down to both clubs."
@TheEaglesBeak said: "So #MUFC fans to celebrate Cantona at Selhurst this weekend. Bad taste. These are fans that complain about chants against them."
@jopose76 said: "To celebrate Eric Cantona at Selhurst is deplorable... Do it at your own ground."
@GilesyL14 said: "Any idiot who tries to wear a Cantona mask to Selhurst on Saturday, should be refused entry. As simple as that."


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Notes and analysis on the market for starting pitchers, near the end of Day 1 at the general managers' meetings in Indian Wells, Calif.: -- Free agent Anibal Sanchez is in a "favorable position" within the marketplace, according to one club official. Sanchez may not reach the $100 million mark, but multiple people within the industry believe he's headed for a deal similar to the one C.J. Wilson signed last offseason: five years, $77.5 million. Sanchez, only 28, has a chance to break the $80 million mark, for a number of reasons: He pitched well during the 2012 postseason, he proved that he can succeed in the American League, and the right teams – the Dodgers, Rangers, Red Sox, Blue Jays, and Tigers – are interested. -- Because Sanchez's value point is more defined, it won't be a surprise if he signs before Zack Greinke, who is viewed as the top free-agent starter. -- In some respects, the free-agent market won't open in earnest until the Tampa Bay Rays trade a starting pitcher, like Jere
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Come with us for a closer look at the sensational Zonda successor, after last week's packed public debut in Geneva
Posted: 08 Jun 2012
But Horacio Pagani wants the soul of traditional materials too. So the leather would keep a polo team happy. Aluminium is crafted into human forms; the central console is machined from a solid billet, and set into it is a set of switches designed to look like clarinet keys.
Above those keys is a multifunction screen taking care of the usual hi-fi, phone and nav business. Pretty well everything else is controlled from steering-wheel buttons and switches. It seems cruel to call them that. They're works of jewellery. As are the instrument faces. Expensive ones, as he mentioned.


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There are many types of angel statues. Angels can be large, awe-inspiring sculptures that grace the interior of massive cathedrals. They can be winged, robed beings that grieve and mourn for loved ones who have passed on. They can also evoke feelings of faith and joy, or take the form of innocent babes. This last type of angel is one of the most interesting. Unlike their larger, dramatic counterparts, cherubs are playful, sweet little winged beings that embody the naturally angelic beauty shown by babies.
Their easy-going nature and natural beauty also makes the cherub statue suitable, beautiful decor for any garden. The Topsy and Turvy Cherub Twin Statues are one foot tall, detailed Putti statues with a playful appearance. Put these unique, happy cherubs near a fountain or next to a flowerbed for a garden with a cheerful look. Complement these fun cherub sculptures with the curiosity and realism of the Life's Mysteries Cherub Statue.
Cherubs are also perfect for adding adorable decor to the garden and the Cherubs d'Amour Statue is no exception. This endearing sculpture captures the innocence and shyness shown by darling children. You could also blend function with beauty and savings by purchasing the "Basket of Treats" Cherub Statue.
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What does it take to be a panelist?
To be a panelist you have to fill out a panel application and submit it to us by Feburary 14. For more details click Here.
Do I have to dress up in costume to attend?
No you don't. Cosplaying is not required, it's an option. Keep in mind that if you do cosplay, please make sure your costume is suitable for a family friendly convention.
Am I able to sell/present hentai material at Quinni-Con?
No pornographic material is allowed at all at Quinni-Con as we are a family convention.
What is it and what is its purpose?
Quinni-Con is a celebration of art, film, food, music, dance, and Japanese culture. There are many different events at the convention that range from a café to movie screenings and guest speakers to dances. The whole purpose of the convention is to bring people of all ages together to have a great time, make friends, and try something different!
Where and when is the convention?
Quinni-Con will be at Quinnipiac University's York Hill Campus at the Rocky Top Student Center. The address is 305 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT, 06518. The convention will be taking place Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8 a.m. to Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 4 p.m.
Who can attend?
People of all ages are welcome to attend! There will be something at Quinni-Con for everyone!
How many people normally attend?
Quinni-Con 2012 had about 500 people in attendance and Quinni-Con 2013 had about 700 people in attendance.
How much does it cost to attend?
The Quinnipiac University Anime Club is putting Quinni-Con on as a free convention. No one will have to pay for admission and no one will have to pay to be a vendor. Instead, we just ask that everyone register correctly with the convention.
Where can people stay overnight?
There is a Hotels section on the convention website that lists a few local hotels. There is nowhere on either Quinnipiac campus for attendees to stay and no one is allowed to stay in the student center after midnight.
Is there an artist's ally/vendor room?
There will be a combination of the two that, for now, we are calling a Dealer's Alley. They will be selling their art or merchandise at tables inside the convention. We're very excited and grateful for our artists and vendors to be coming!
How much does it cost to be a vendor?
It doesn't cost anything to be a vendor because the convention is a completely free convention. Not just anyone is allowed to sell things, though. It is required to register with the convention as a vendor and gain permission.
Can I pre-register?
Yes, please! Pre-registering helps us plan the convention to better accommodate you! There is an area right on our site to register for the convention. There will also be a table during the convention for registration.
How will registration work durring the convention?
There will be registration tables during the convention (one for under 18 years old and one for above 18 years old) that will, as of right now, be running for the course of the convention. As they say, 'walk-ins welcome!'
Will there be security or staff members at the convention?
There will constantly be Quinni-Con staff at the convention to make sure everything is running smoothly and that it is a safe and fun environment. There will also be Quinnipiac staff and Quinnipiac Security either in the student center or nearby to it.
Are there rules for cosplay or weapons?
Yes, there are. Please check out our Weapons & Costume policy and remember that Quinni-Con is open to all ages.
Where can I find the convention rules?
Convention rules are available on our Forms & Policies area of our website, as well as Minor Forms along with any other forms the convention has.


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Lumia 920 Soft Reset:
Press and hold the power– and volume-down buttons pressed simultaneously for ten seconds. The phone should then vibrate and reboot.
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If a soft reset does not solve your problem, a hard reset (back to factory settings) might be your only option. To perform a hard reset press and hold the power-, volume-down– and camera buttons until the phone vibrates. Then release the power-button and keep the other two buttons pressed for another five seconds. The phone should reset to factory settings.


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We lived at Fairway for over 6 years. Considering the square footage, the floor plans are well designed and we were able to fit a lot of stuff into our apartment. Like all apartments, we were abut to our neighbors and… Full Review ▶
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I cannot say enough good things about the facilities and the staff at Fairway Park Apartments. My experience at Fairway Park was nothing but excellent. Fairway Park is literally within 2 minutes of anything you need: Grocery, Gas, Countless Restaurants, Movies,… Full Review ▶
This was a great place to live I loved it..we lived in a Garden home..It was the best my 2 boys played with evryone..it seems like they were all about the same age.. Evelyn one of the managers was sooo nice… Full Review ▶
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The Voice 2013: Best Performance From the Season 5 Live Shows — Nov. 5, 2013 (VIDEO)
The Voice 2013 Season 5 live show are finally upon us and the first night, Tuesday, November 5, saw the talented artists of Team Cee Lo Green and Team Christina Aguilera grace the stage. While all four coaches felt that each of the 10 singers gave stellar performances, we felt there were a couple that led the pack.
Team Cee Lo's Tamara Chauniece really brought it last night with her rendition of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive," which totally had us on our feet. The disco classic showcased the former gospel singer's vocal ability and we were singing right along with her.
Tamara's teammate Caroline Pennell continued to dazzle us with her sweet, wispy, angelic voice in her cover of 'We're Going to Be Friends" by The White Stripes. Caroline's tiny inflections and added touches provided just enough for the song to sound fresh and tailor-made for her voice.
The members of Team Christina continued to please with a consistent performance from Matthew Schuler, as the college student took on Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball." Josh Logan totally won us over with his cool cover of Cee Lo's hit record "Crazy," despite coach Adam Levine's critique of Josh's runs being a tad bit overwhelming.
However, the singer that totally stole the show had to be the Team Christina's youngest contestant, Jacquie Lee. The miniature powerhouse blew us away with her rendition of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' iconic song, "I Put a Spell On You." Singing with a voice beyond her years, Jacquie brought the house down and left almost all the coaches (and ourselves included) speechless.
Sadly, not all of our favorites will make it through when the results of America's votes is revealed live, Thursday, November 7. We can only hope that after that performance, Jacquie totally makes it through!
Do you agree with our pick? Watch the clip below and sound off in the comments!


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Social Media: Vine update opens new ideas for marketing
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The Vine blog is laying out the re-vamping of the app and new venues Vine is exploring:
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Pentagon Preparing For Economic Meltdown And Civil Unrest
(Anthony Gucciardi) High level government documents reveal that the Pentagon is preparing in full force for large scale economic meltdown and massive revolt via the US public exactly what we are criticized for doing.
You see the Pentagon and agencies like the Department of Defense (DoD) are in full scale emergency readiness in their own words for cataclysmic events that are believed to ultimately ignite riots in the face of chaos and economic collapse, and its all out in the open.
And its one of the reasons that were seeing such a massive amount of spying on activists of all kinds, alternative news writers and personalities, and basically anyone preparing for themselves.
The US government is dedicated to logging such information into a major database in order to prepare for the coming collapse that they are predicting in their own documents for all to see. Collapse predictions that have turned into war games by the Pentagon, which in 2010 were orchestrated to prepare for what the Pentagon dubbed large scale economic breakdown and the disappearance of essential services like food.
In this same war games exercise dedicated to domestic response, exercises were ran in order to prepare for domestic order amid civil unrest.
See more at: http://govtslaves.info/pentagon-prep....kUUg8COD.dpuf
Black Blade: I suspect that there are those in Government who are just itching at the chance to use force against prepped Americans and to subjugate them to their will. We are moving closer and closer to the next American Revolution I think.


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What's brewing on Main Street?
Over the past decade, the addition of a microbrewery to the downtown scene has consistently ranked as a top priority among residents and shoppers in marketing surveys conducted by the El Cajon Community Development Corp. (CDC). Landing a good microbrewery is no simple task, as the number and availability of viable microbrewery operations are limited. In addition, many other cities compete to attract these unique businesses due to their ability to create a destination, build n identity and attract shoppers. The CDC, the Chamber of Commerce, the city government and many others have all pursued the idea for years without success. Until now.
After years of trying, a major microbrewery operation now has been attracted to downtown El Cajon. The City Council recently heard a proposal from Stephan and David Meadows, two brothers with tremendous experience in the field, who seek to open the Downtown El Cajon Brewing Company and restaurant in a now-vacant building at the corner of Main Street and Magnolia Avenue.
David Meadows, a brewmaster who trained with the Denmark-based Carlsberg Brewery, and Stephan Meadows, who has owned and operated a successful steakhouse, plan to open an establishment offering its own signature microbrew as well as steaks, prime rib, sandwiches, and fish and chips. They hope to up and running by May.
Why did they choose El Cajon? Three major reasons, according to Stephan Meadows: Because there is nothing else to compete with the Downtown El Cajon Brewing Company. Because El Cajon is ideal for this operation. And because of the city's long history of providing financial assistance to new businesses.
As part of the deal approved by the City Council, the city may spend up to $145,000 in redevelopment fund money on improvements needed to make the property usable by a microbrewery. In addition, the city could make an additional $200,000 available in the form of a low-interest loan.
Is it appropriate for the city to offer financial assistance or otherwise help businesses locate within city limits? Absolutely. It is no secret that when you have a thriving business community, everyone benefits. Using redevelopment money to assist local business growth is a tried and true strategy employed by cities throughout the nation. Bear in mind that the money offered here does not come from the general fund. Police and fire protection are not diminished in order to help a local business. We are talking about Redevelopment Agency funds, which by law must only be spent on redevelopment programs and efforts, including business recruitment and retention.
El Cajon has used the business assistance strategy to revitalize downtown over the past 10 years, providing more than $50 million for improvements, development projects and local businesses. This includes such things as the Main Street and Magnolia Avenue Improvement Project, which provided a complete makeover of the Main and Magnolia corridors, as well as vital infrastructure improvements. It also includes incentives on a number of downtown properties to make them attractive to developers, leading to the construction of a plethora of the new commercial and residential buildings throughout Downtown.


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10. Run a bead of glue along one 3/8-inch grosgrain piece and set onto a vertical rib. Continue with remaining strips.
11. Glue 5/8-inch grosgrain around top and bottom of shade: Run glue along bottom edge, set the ribbon on the glue, wrap the rest of the ribbon around the wire, and glue it to the inside of the shade; then add grosgrain to the top of the shade.
12. For a finishing touch, add braided or decorative trim: Apply glue to the back of the trim a few inches at a time and set onto the edge of the bottom grosgrain.
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The words you read on these pages are generally written by the car-obsessed, for the car-obsessed. In the TG office the conversation rarely steers away from things with engines. So, as you can imagine, admitting you don't have a licence here is like admitting to a contagious case of BieberFever: mention it and everyone just looks away, slightly embarrassed. I don't actually own a Bieber shrine, but I have a confession to make.
Top Gear learns to drive!
TG mag's editorial assistant is finally taking her test – and we'll be following her journey here…
My name is Nicola. I work for Top Gear Magazine. And I can't drive.
I've been the Editorial Assistant on the magazine since August last year and have got on surprisingly well considering I don't actually own a driving licence. I did find it somewhat odd they didn't ask me if I could drive during my interview. Mind you, after a few days on the job I realised the collective mindset at Top Gear means the question is not if you drive, but what you drive. I just kept my head down and mumbled.
But now the grace period is over and the time has come for me to don a set of L-Plates. And at the grand old age of twenty-six, and with a not-inconsiderable amount of pressure from the office, I would prefer to get my licence fast, and avoid any more accusatory glances from across the desktops.
There's only one problem: condensed driving courses are quite a controversial topic at the moment. There are doubts as to their ability to prepare learners for the risks they may face on unforgiving British roads. In fact, the Government have recently proposed a new minimum learning period of one year, alongside post-test licence restrictions, that aim to tackle the devastating amount of accidents caused by inexperienced drivers on our roads.
I don't want to put anyone off their cornflakes, but the truth is the biggest killer of young people in Britain is road traffic accidents. The statistics relating to road deaths in correlation with young and inexperienced drivers in the UK are, quite literally, shocking. So, it's hardly surprising that the new proposals have many supporters. In fact, a survey by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Insurance actually found that 88% of drivers think there should be a new minimum learning period. So it's a good time to take a good look at what it means to learn to drive in the UK. And it looks like I'm the guinea pig.
So what about me? Yes, I failed my test (twice) when I was seventeen. Yes, it's been eight long years since I've been in the driving seat. And yes, I'm an extremely nervous passenger. But... I work for Top Gear. I want to drive the shiny cars in the garage. I want the TG writers to stop looking at me funny.
But can I pass my test through an intensive driving course without putting anyone in danger?
Well, we're about to find out. My Theory Test is booked. When (feeling confident) I pass, I'm to be assessed by Mike Frisby, Chief Examiner of the Driving Instructor's Association, to see what eight years as an avid bus hailer has done to my driving skills. I will then be assessed again following a week of 'intensive learning', and see whether I should be allowed to take my test. Along the way I'll be writing a blog here on TG.com to share how I'm getting on, and look at some of the stuff that goes with learning to drive.
Intense indeed.
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AP SSC Intermediate Exam Time Table 2014- bieap.gov.in:
Board of Intermediate Education, AP has been announced the AP SSC Intermediate Board Time Table 2014, AP SSC Intermediate 10th & 12th Class Date Sheet/ Routine 2014.Students who are studying in the AP SSC Intermediate 10th and 12th examination should download their exam schedule/ Time Table from here itself or from official website itself.
A several thousands of Students from all over state are going to take the 10th & 12th class examination 2014. All of them are awaiting for their AP SSC Intermediate Board Exam Time Table 2014. But State Education Board isn't announced AP SSC Intermediate Exam Time table for the year 2014 yet. We will upload the AP SSC Intermediate Board Exam Schedule as soon it has released and we will provide it PDF format also.
Students should keep visiting this page for more updates on AP SSC Intermediate 10th & 12th Time Table 2014. Mostly the Main examination will starts on first week of March 2014. AP SSC Intermediate Board Exam Time Table 2014 will be released in the September month, so you have any questions, ask us through the comment box. We are pleased to help you.
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