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Sala Samui Resort & Spa
10/9 Moo5, Baan Plai Laem
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
Choeng Mon Beach
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SALA Samui Resort & Spa is located at Choeng Mon Beach. SALA Samui is comprised of 69 stylish, spacious villas, including 53 villas with private swimming pool. Seven different varieties of accommodations are available, featuring spacious Deluxe Balcony Rooms, Garden Pool Villas, signature SALA Pool Villas, several styles of 1 and 2 bedroom suites, and the palatial beachfront Presidential Pool Villa. A comfortable, relaxing ambiance is created by a harmonious blend of traditional Thai architecture with modern facilities and amenities. Samui International Airport is just a short 10 minutes drive away and all sightseeing spots around the island can be easily reached.
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Date of stay:
Nov 05, 2013
Accommodation and facilities:
This is second time to choose SALA but first time in Samui, everything is good and equipment of Samui is much better than that of Phuket; everything goes well except the breakfast is a little bit worse than that of Phuket, too many people in Samui sharing BFs during same time and food&service quality is much lower than that of Phuket. But price is higher than that of Phuket. In total, it is value to money to have a vacation.
Reservation service:
Service is good and efficient, very good.
Nov 11, 2013
written by:
LI XIAN & Wang Yu
Date of stay:
Sep 26, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
We arrived to the Sala Samui on our honeymoon. The location of the resort is a ittle far from the Chaweng area but since that was what we were looking for it was perfect. The resort is beautiful - everything is well taken care of and the calmness that surrounds you is perfect for some R&R. The resort personnel is excellent at providing high level service at any time of the day and are very pleasant and pampering all the time! The two amazing pools at the resort are great - conveniently located by the beach and restaurant. The resort offers happy hours every day (totally worth it) and the food at the restaurant is really good as well. If you want to eat for a little less you have many choices on the beach to your left. We stayed at a double balcony room - very clean and beautifully decorated with an amazing bathroom and balcony. Breakfast is great - offers a variety of dishes and fresh fruit, juices, pastries and bread.We totally recommend the Sala and would absolutely go back for another vacation!
Reservation service:
Very happy with the booking service at Sawadee!
Nov 28, 2010
written by:
Inbal Gedalia
Date of stay:
Jun 14, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Cet établissement aurait toutes les cartes en main pour offrir un séjour de rêve: - emplacement - concept - restaurant dirigé par un chef franco thai, Alexandre Viallatte, aussi sympathique que talentueux, sans doute parmis les meilleurs de l ile -service irréprochable aussi bien en chambre qu au restaurant et sur la plage. Mais il réussit à gâcher le séjour par quelques désagréments majeurs: - climatisation inefficace, entre 26° et 28 °dans la chambre au mieux ..! agrémentée d un bruit intolérable qui vous donne l impression d être encore dans l avion - lors du check out qui est à midi, pourquoi couper l eau (et la télé ,ce qui est moins gênant) dès 9 heures ??? - et pourquoi me présenter la facture du séjour que j avais déjà payée au voyagiste il y a plus d un mois ? Ces faits sont intolérables pour un 5 étoiles, et si donc vous désirez passer un séjour reposant et dormir la nuit il faut éviter le Sala Samui. Mais çà ne semble pas gêner la majeure partie de la clientèle constituée de jeunes couples en voyage de noces qui ont certainement autre chose à faire la nuit que dormir. Nous avons séjourné dans une Sala Pool Villa en juin 2010.
Reservation service:
Efficace, rapide ,parfait !
Jun 17, 2010
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Date of stay:
May 29, 2010
Accommodation and facilities:
Customer service at Sala Samui was great! Very nice people and nice hotel in general. Too bad the location on the island is quite remote from the city, and from any practical beach.. The beach right in front of the hotel has muddy ground & multiple rocks, making it uneasy to swim while other beaches on the island are simply perfect! (was quite unexepected for the standard of this hotel). One small negative thing about the hotel: every additionnal services offered by the hotel (restaurant, drinks on the beach, laundry etc..) is more than 3-4 times more expansive than anywhere else.. Walk 2 minutes on the beach & you can eat for at least twice cheaper for the same quality of food! For divers, breakfast starts at 7 only so it can be a problem. It s possible to ask for a breakfast package to go though free of charge! The rest was simply perfect!
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May 31, 2010
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Date of stay:
Jun 28, 2009
Accommodation and facilities:
Beautiful room and pool. Stayed in the Garden Pool Villa which was fab. Hotel pools looked lovely too although we didnt use them because our pool was so nice.
Reservation service:
Fast and efficient
Jul 22, 2009
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Gemma Sullivan
Date of stay:
Aug 05, 2008
Accommodation and facilities:
L hotel d un style design zen magnifique. Les bungalows avec piscine privée sont superbe. Le personnel parfait pour ce type d établissement. Un seul inconvénient ( mais de taille ) les moustiques. La direction de l hotel devrait engager un programme de traitement comme font d autres établissement de l ile.
Reservation service:
Parfait et professionnel
Aug 23, 2008
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Children 2-11 years old sharing with parents (without extrabed): compulsory breakfast charged at 450 Baht per day.
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Promotion 10% discount for bookings made at least 45 days or more before arrival.
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Promotion 15% discount for bookings made at least 90 days or more before arrival.
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...SALA Samui Resort and Spa
is a stunning luxury pool villa beach resort on the island of Koh Samui, featuring private swimming pools in 53 out of 69 total villas and suites.
SALA Samui Resort and Spa
, a comfortable, relaxing ambiance is created by a harmonious blend of traditional Thai architecture with modern facilities and amenities. Friendly, well-trained staff pamper guests with professional, personal & private service.
Located on pristine Choeng Mon beach on the northeast corner of Koh Samui, SALA Samui Resort and Spa is just 15 minutes from the Samui International airport, 20 minutes from Bo Phut's quaint Fisherman's Village, and only 15 minutes from the colourful shopping and nightlife of Chaweng Beach.
SALA Samui Resort and Spa is a true luxury resort in Koh Samui. The resort benefits from excellent facilities and is ideally suited for a romantic holiday or special anniversary. With over 80-meters of pristine beachfront and not one but two oceanfront swimming pools, SALA Samui Resort & Spa is sure to offer a personal & private experience that is unforgettable.
Luxury Pool Villas and Suites at SALA Samui Resort & Spa...
SALA Samui Resort and Spa is an all luxury villa and suite property offering 69 stylish and spacious villas & suites in Koh Samui. Featuring 53 villas with private swimming pools, our SALA Samui Resort and Spa is sure to provide a wonderful and relaxing holiday.
Accommodation includes Deluxe Balcony, Garden Pool Villas, our signature SALA Pool Villas, 1 and 2 bedroom Suites, an amazing Duplex Suite and the palatial beachfront Presidential Suite.
All room types offer an abundance of private space and serene atmosphere where guests will experience a peaceful vacation.
Each room at SALA Samui Resort & Spa epitomizes modern, Thai luxury and is enhanced by bespoke personal & private service. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout will keep you in touch with the rest of the world. With its excellent facilities, 80-metres of white sandy beachfront, the resort is ideally suited for those who seek a romantic getaway.
:: Deluxe Balcony (47 sq.m.) ::
Stylish second floor air-conditioned room is available in king or twin bed configuration and opens on to a large balcony with a full-size outdoor daybed overlooking the garden courtyard. The open-air bathrooms accessible from both the balcony and bedroom are complete with rain shower and oversized bath.
Additional features include a 32" flat screen television, home entertainment unit and complimentary wireless internet.
King size bed (or twin configuration)
Indoor sofa
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
LCD TV 32", home entertainment system
DVD player
Satellite/ cable television
Complimentary WI-FI
In-room electronic safe
Coffee and tea making facilities
Bathrobes, slippers, and umbrellas
Writing desk
Open-air outdoor bathroom,
with outdoor shower and bath tub
Hair dryer
Outdoor day bed
Maximum occupancy 2 adults and 1 Child
:: Garden Pool Villa (100 sq.m.) ::
Ground floor air-conditioned villa is available in king or twin bed configuration overlooking an outdoor patio and private swimming pool. The open-air bathroom has a full size bathtub situated in a beautiful garden, and the outdoor rain shower leads to the backyard swimming area. Additional features include a 26" flat screen television, home entertainment unit and complimentary wireless internet.
Private swimming pool 3*5 m.
King size bed (or twin configuration)
Indoor and outdoor sofa
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
LCD TV 26", home entertainment system
DVD player
Satellite/ cable television
Complimentary WI-FI
In-room electronic safe
Coffee and tea making facilities
Bathrobes, slippers, and umbrellas
Writing desk
Open-air outdoor bathroom,
with outdoor shower and bath tub
Hair dryer
2 Sun loungers
Lush tropical garden
Maximum occupancy 3 adults
:: Sala Pool Villa (106 sq.m.) ::
Private swimming pool 3 * 4 m.
Private sala and sunbathing deck
2 Sun loungers
Outdoor day bed
Lush tropical garden
Maximum occupancy 3 adults
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
King size bed (or twin configuration)
Indoor sofa
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Writing desk
In-room electronic safe
Coffee and tea making facilities
LCD TV 32" and home entertainment system
Satellite / cable television
DVD player
Hair dryer
Bathrobes, slippers, and umbrellas
Open-air outdoor bathroom,
with outdoor shower and bath tub
Dining at SALA Koh Samui Restaurants - Award Winning Restaurants...
Samui Island's most interesting yet laid back beach front dining awaits, all under the watchful eye of a team of international Chefs and service management. SALA Samui Resort and Spa believes that dining is not just a meal, but that it is a journey of flavours and culinary creations from around the world. With this in mind, the resort offers three Koh Samui dining options including an in-villa menu that are sure to please the most sophisticated palate. Arrange a multi course gourmet dinner at one of our Sala Koh Samui Restaurants. Private dining can be arranged, either as a romantic or an unforgettable Private Dinner on the Beach or as a barbecue in the privacy of your own villa.
... Sala Koh Samui Restaurants are filled with dedicated Thai and Western Chefs, perfecting each and every menu item with care and passion.
SALA Spa at SALA Samui Resort...
SALA Samui Resort and Spa is an oasis of beauty, calm and peace nestled into lush landscapes, while being only steps from the beach. Upon entering the Spa of SALA Resort your journey will begin as you experience paradise amongst garden pavilions and courtyards in a tropical hideaway where the soothing aromas of natural herbs and spices complement the beauty of natural surroundings. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind and escape from the outside world with a massage, body scrub, facial, manicure or the latest beauty therapy.
80 meters of white sandy beachfront.
2 Beachfront swimming pools; a stunning 25 meter lap pool surrounded by 4 massage salas floating in a beautiful lotus pond.
SALA gift shop:
An attractive gift and sundries shop.
Located on a 2nd story deck above the SALA shop, this serene area is ideal for reading, relaxing, and resting.
Internet & Business center:
High speed Internet access and business center services are available in the gift shop.
A modern meeting room for up to 20 guests.
Thai cooking classes:
Group and private classes are conducted by our own renowned SALA Samui Thai Chef.
Tour, Transportation, and Excursions:
Snorkeling and diving, Mountain biking, Shopping, Elephant trekking.
Driving directions from the airport (Only 5 minutes):
Turn left out of the airport and proceed 1km to the T - junction. Turn right and proceed 2.7 k.m.
(past Big Buddha towards Choeng Mon). Then turn left. Proceed just 100 m. and turn right into SALA Samui.
Driving directions from Chaweng (Only 5 minutes):
Proceed north on the Chaweng Beach road towards Choeng Mon.
After passing through Choeng Mon, turn right. Proceed just 100 m. and turn right into Sala Samui.
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New Games
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Just another update from Jamie and Matt. We've grabbed some new games for the growing library we've got going on over here...
Some may be reposts from previous blogs but we don't much care.
- Modern Warfare 2 (Prestige Edition) 360
- Assassin's Creed 2 (Master Assassin's Edition) 360
- Borderlands 360
- Left 4 Dead 2 360
- New Super Mario Brothers Wii
- WiiFit Plus Wii
So we've got lots to play! You can check out my achievements on my profile page as always.
Some important ones to note!
Conversationalist - 20G - Go Through Every Dialog With Lucy - (Assassin's Creed / XBOX 360)
Keeper of the Four Gospels - 20G - Find all flags in Jerusalem - (Assassin's Creed / XBOX 360)
These two achievements allowed me to finally get 1000/1000 in Assassin's Creed! Now I've finally started to work on Assassin's Creed 2!
I'm currently at 910/1000 in Modern Warfare 2 and Jamie and I have 2 more SpecOps missions to finish on Veteran. The Oil Rig Rescue and The Assault on Makarov's SafeHouse.
I'm also a Level 20 Hunter in Borderlands. I'm always looking for more Co-Op partners so throw me an add if you want to play some Borderlands.
I think we're finished buying games for now. Our next big purchases should be BioShock 2, and Splinter Cell Conviction.
** Some of you know that I got my FIRST RROD after playing a good portion of Modern Warfare 2. So I replaced my busted DAY 1 360 with a new 250GB Modern Warfare 2 Edition Elite. It's pretty snazzy.
Cheers guys!
Matt and Jamie


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Just as with any product, there is nothing magic about any of the information contained in these references. Someone, somewhere, had to take every applicable law in every law book and enter it into a database. What you wind up with are laws that a person can easily read and access that inform what can legally be done with a car, in a car, or to a car. Some laws jump right out and say "shall not," but some laws are a little more vague and need some interpretation. Maybe, when we see that kind of law, it would help to ask a cop or lawyer for help. Advice from the local heat is often cheaper, but if you pay a lawyer, you can at least ask for the answer in writing, which is better. If you read a law and are confused in any way, don't make the mistake of not asking for help. Asking for help is definitely better than ending up in trouble.
The great part about having an extensive resource on hand is that at least a car builder can get a "heads-up" on what might be a problem when it comes to registering or driving his or her car when the project is finally done. It's better to consider the laws when building than to find out later that the car can't be legally driven and must be rebuilt.
The information on this CD can be valuable if there comes a time to dispute a ticket or ruling. We recommend that car enthusiasts in every state buy a copy of their own state's motor vehicle code. That's still a good idea, but you might need a copy of the state's vehicle code where you got a ticket, or where you want to register a car. It might be handy to have information that covers other states.
Here's the other thing to consider about data such as this: it ain't free. Prices on these discs vary from just a few dollars to several hundred. Depending on your needs and resources, it might be a good idea to have your company or club buy a set and keep it on file for members only. There are even ways to keep this information updated on a regular basis, so that when new laws are passed, your information stays current. Since we've been running on so much about this, we should explain how to check it out for yourself (see the source box below).


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A GREAT unbeaten century by Craig Williams enabled Namibia to reach a respectable 227 runs for seven wickets shortly after tea on the first day of their Cricket South Africa Challenge match against Gauteng yesterday.
Williams reached his century off only 115 balls, which included 15 fours and one six, to rescue NamibiaÂ's innings in their three-day match at the Old Edwardians Cricket Club in Johannesburg.
Gauteng won the toss and sent Namibia in to bat and the visitors were soon in trouble, as Ian Opperman was dismissed for six with the total on 14.
Christie Viljoen and Ian Opperman shared a second wicket partnership of 47 runs before Ya France was out for 18, and when Viljoen (33) and Raymond van Schoor (0) were out in quick succession, Namibia was struggling at 72 for four wickets.
Williams however led Namibia's recovery as he kept the scoreboard ticking along, hitting some powerful boundaries, while he received good support from Gerhard Erasmus. The two shared a fifth-wicket partnership of 74 runs before Erasmus was out for 18. Williams also had a bit of good fortune as he was dropped on 42 by Gauteng bowler Richard das Neves who could not hold onto a powerful shot by Williams.
Nicolaas Scholtz added 66 runs with Williams for the sixth wicket before he was dismissed for 24, with the total on 212. After tea, Namibia lost the wickets of Bernard Scholtz (0) and Brandon Viret (14), as they reached 245 runs for the loss of eight wickets off 78 overs, with Wlliams still not out on 112 runs. Matt McGillivray was GautengÂ's most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 31 runs off 14 overs. With two daysÂ' play remaining the match is still evenly balanced, although Namibia will be hoping that Williams can steer them close to the 300-mark.


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My work is to witness and share how humanity is changing the natural world and what those changes mean for wildlife and for people. My emphasis tends to be on the ocean, but I've written about birds, elephants, wolves and many others. I am interested not just in what we're losing (the numbers) but who we're losing; how other animals think and feel, how they try to stay alive and keep their babies alive and what life means to them.
I live on Long Island with my wife Patricia, the two best beach-running dogs in the world, some chickens, a couple of parrots, and of course Frankie the kingsnake. Below is all the obligatory career stuff that I must include for purposes of completeness of a section called "About."
My not-for-profit organization is The Safina Center, based at Stony Brook University on Long Island, New York. I hold an endowed chair in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences of Stony Brook University, where I am also co-chair of the steering committee of the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science.
My earlier work focused on seabirds, then on fishing policy. In the 1990s I helped lead campaigns to ban high-seas driftnets, re-write U. S. federal fisheries law, work toward international conservation of tunas, sharks, and other fishes, and achieve passage of a United Nations global fisheries treaty.
My PhD in ecology is from Rutgers University. I've published six books and many scientific and popular articles on ecology and oceans, including featured work in National Geographic and The New York Times, and a new Foreword to Rachel Carson's The Sea Around Us.
Bragging rights: My first book, Song for the Blue Ocean, was chosen as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction selection, and a Library Journal Best Science Book selection; it won me the Lannan Literary Award for nonfiction.
My second book, Eye of the Albatross, won the John Burroughs Medal for nature writing and was chosen by the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine as the year's best book for communicating science. I also wrote, Voyage of the Turtle (a New York Times Editors' Choice), Nina Delmar: The Great Whale Rescue (a children's chapter book), The View from Lazy Point: A Natural Year in an Unnatural World (also a New York Times Editors' Choice and winner of the Orion Book Award), and A Sea in Flames: The Deepwater Horizon Oil Blowout. I also hosted the 10-part PBS television series Saving the Ocean.
I've been profiled on Nightline and twice in the New York Times; named by Audubon Magazine among "100 Notable Conservationists of the 20th Century," and featured on the Bill Moyers PBS special "Earth on Edge."
I've got honorary doctorates from Drexel and Long Island Universities and the State University of New York.
I am a recipient of Chicago's Brookfield Zoo's Rabb Medal, and a James Beard Medal, and have had fellowships from the Pew, Guggenheim, and MacArthur Foundations.


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Mp3 to ringtone??
I know this is sort of odd ball but maybe you all can help me.
So, I have a motorola L2 and I want to use some of my own mp3's as ringtones. I know this can be done with Motorola phone tools but there is no mac version that I know of. Is there anyway I can still do this with out using motorola phone tools?
Thanks! :D
I think you can set your connection to USB and access your files on the phone that way, but I don't know if you can just add an mp3 and have it recognized as a ringtone. I'm sure Motorola has a proprietary format.
If you don't get an answer here, a good place to ask is the guys over at howardforums.com. There's phone gurus-a-plenty there. I have an SLVR and use MPT in windows via Bootcamp: one of a few programs I keep Windows around for. I just naturally assumed the best/easiest way to do it was through MPT, but there's a chance someone has found another way.
I believe Motorola has there own Proprietary software to enable u to access the fone to start with... I know It sux, I tried to do that for my Rzr.
But one u do get the MP3 on the fone it will work just fine, no extra formats needed. Most of the ringtones on the Moto Rzr and SLVR are MP3s anyways same as the Moto Q.
Sorry Netty :(
Your L2 does support mp3 ringtones BTW, but they usually have to be downloaded. AFAIK your phone should be BlueTooth capable ... is this right, Netty?
I recently bought an L6 .. which has been superceded. I couldn't find a nice case locally, but was lucky enough to find a silicone cover on ebay.
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Goffstown woman injured after crashing stolen vehicle
MANCHESTER - A Goffstown woman was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a right foot injury after the stolen vehicle she was driving rear-ended another vehicle Thursday afternoon at Webster and North Adams streets.
Police said Katelyn Poisson, 20, of 21 Paige Hill Road, was driving a 2013 Chrysler 300 reported stolen March 4 from Kidder Street when her vehicle rear-ended a vehicle stopped at the Pine Street traffic light just before 1 p.m.
Police Lt. Maureen Tessier said Poisson initially gave police a false name, which resulted in her being charged with disobeying a police officer. She was also charged with receiving stolen property.
Tessier said there are also two electronic bench warrants for Poisson, but was not able to immediately determine the charges that prompted the warrants.
Tessier said the other driver was identified as Emily Tether, but no age or address were immediately available and there was no indication in preliminary reports that the driver required medical attention.
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By PAMELA REDWINE
By JAY REED
It was only day one of the Southern Foodways Alliance Symposium, though the fun was well underway with all the hoopla of the night before: food movie, food music, food fashion, food photography, and dinner (also food).Â
This day would prove to be just as fulfilling. Full and filling. What great words for this day.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama won the reliably Democratic Northeast, and Republican Mitt Romney secured his Republican conservative base Tuesday night in a tense duel for the White House shadowed by a weak economy and high unemployment.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising prices and chronic unemployment were heavy on the minds of voters Tuesday even as a glimmer of optimism peeked through. Four in 10 said the nation's battered economy is getting better.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's yearslong quest for the presidency is ending with a last-minute round of campaigning in one state he's showered with attention and another he's largely ignored.
CHICAGO (AP) — Expressing confidence but leaving nothing to chance, President Barack Obama indulged his superstitions by engaging in a traditional Election Day basketball game with friends as the race that will determine his political future was finally in the hands of voters.
District 3 Election Commissioner Myles Carpenter said county polling precincts are currently experiencing high turnout for today's General Election.
Polls opened 7 a.m. today and will close at 7 p.m.
Every week in the Southeastern Conference is a grind, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
This week the No. 22 Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-2, 3-2) face one of the top defenses in the nation against No. 9 LSU (7-2, 3-2). The Bulldogs have lost 12-straight games to the Tigers and 19 of 20.
It was a tale of two halves for the Starkville Yellowjackets in the season opener against Greenwood last Saturday.
When it comes to facing the Meridian Wildcats tonight at the Beehive, SHS boys coach Greg Carter wants a more complete effort.
The Yellowjackets established a 12-point lead in the first half before losing a 61-58 decision in the West Point Classic.
Former Ward 1 Alderman Sumner Davis III says he intends to respond to Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins' allegations of illegal activity surrounding the emergency gate at the west end of Douglas McArthur Drive at a 5:30 p.m. meeting of the Starkville Board of Aldermen at City Hall.


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Before it was on television, the show got its start on radio, in Boston, Massachusetts. Bob Emery (real name Clair Robert Emery... some sources say Clair Robin Emery) was a talented performer who became best known for his work a children's show host, first at radio station 1XE/WGI Medford Hillside MA in early 1924, and then, when WGI was undergoing financial difficulties, he took the show to a new Boston station, WEEI, owned by the Edison Electric Illuminating Company. He did his show there from late September 1924 till the early 1930s, at which time he took a radio job in New York City, first working for NBC and then working at several local stations in New York.
Big Brother Bob Emery had already been a singer and announcer on WGI before he began doing his children's show. When he first put the show on the air, it was known as the "Big Brother Club." In 1924, nearly every radio station had a man or woman who told bed-time stories to the kids, and Boston radio had several. Bob Emery would become the best known, going on to a career in both radio and TV that lasted from the early 20s till he retired in the late 60s.
"Big Brother" --long before this term connoted something from George Orwell, it referred to being a mentor -- did much more than read bed-time stories. He created a show that was both entertaining and educational, with segments about current events, literature, travel, music, and ethics (good manners, being respectful to others, etc). Emery sang and played the ukelele or the banjo. He also had guest performers, as well as interesting speakers who were doing things kids would find exciting. The Big Brother Club had membership cards and an official button (in the shape of a WEEI microphone). Bob Emery also wrote a newspaper column about club activities. WEEI would also sponsor events that Big Brother Club members could attend, including a day at the zoo or a picnic. And while the show had sponsors, Big Brother was known for caring about kids and not doing an excessive amount of hype. (By the way, it is a total urban legend that Big Brother or Uncle Don or any other children's show host ever said "that ought to hold the little bastards..." Perhaps such myths circulated because doing a children's show could be very tiresome and demanding, and it sounded like something an exasperated host MIGHT have said.)
Big Brother Bob Emery had several theme songs, one of which was a 1924 hit song called "The Grass is Always Greener in the Other Fellow's Yard" about being satisfied with what you have and not being envious. He opened his show with this, as well as with a singing jingle about WEEI. His closing song was "So Long Small Fry" ("small fry" was a slang expression for 'children') and ultimately, when he took his former radio show to television, that is how it came to be known as the Small Fry Club.


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Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende says Norway will provide NOK 1.16 billion for UNICEF's
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Mountain Biking: Dahle-Flesjå wins World Cup
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The D.C. Tattoo Expo was held this weekend in Arlington. More than 160 of the world's best tattoo artists, including the finest tattoo artists from the metro area, were there.
Perez stood next to other pin-up competitors before each of them walked out on a stage before a panel of judges and a packed (and heavily inked) crowd. Close to two dozen women took part in the event.
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas Drama and Idiocy, Family Edition
So why is this post titled "Christmas Drama and Idiocy" you ask? Well, Christmas was relaxing as long as I stayed completely cut off from the rest of the world. When the rest of the world poked its head into my life, drama and idiocy followed.
When my family called -- and I should have known better than to pick up the phone, because family always brings the drama and idiocy -- I learned three pieces of information. The first piece involved the drama. My brother who lives in Florida is separated from his wife after a long year of drama that involved their son, the Spider, being diagnosed with Aspergers, her overdosing on alcohol and prescription drugs, her entrance into rehab and subsequently an extramarital affair, and finally she and my brother separating (which, given the state of their marriage for the past decade, should have happened long ago).
I think she also has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or something of that sort, too; but she comes from a family (much like my own) that thinks that any sort of mental illness is a personal failing that the afflicted should just "get over" without any help from therapy or modern pharmaceuticals. So, it's not like she has any support in that department, and probably hates herself for being "weak."
That is the context. Because of her troubles, and because my brother can hire more expensive lawyers, my brother has custody of the Spider and she has visitation on weekends and alternate holidays. Christmas was her turn, but she fell off the wagon before Thanksgiving, and her holiday visit was cut down from a whole week to something like the weekend before Christmas. When my brother called to say he was on his way to pick up the Spider at the end of the weekend, she was already on the road to her family's house in Texas with the Spider in tow. For a brief period earlier in the week, my brother thought she had kidnapped the Spider because she wouldn't answer any of his messages (of course, to be fair, they were probably angry, threatening messages).
Now, it looks like she just wanted her kid for Christmas, so took him. The fact that she would piss off my brother was icing on the cake. She just didn't consider that she might be getting herself into some legal trouble because all of the visitation agreements are part of the separation settlement. Meanwhile, my brother promptly found a pit bull of a lawyer and filed for divorce. I predict he will become involved in Men's Rights Activism in the future. I predict that my family will support him in this.
That was the drama part of the call from my family. The idiocy part came with the information relayed in my last post about people in Texas stockpiling weapons and ammunition because a black president is one of the signs of the apocalypse. The idiocy part also came when I spoke with my sister-in-law, Rosie. Rosie told me that my nephew, Boudreau, likes playing the video game "Grand Theft Auto."* Specifically, he likes "blowing shit up and beating on prostitutes." He is five years old. FIVE.
As Digger and Dykewife asked on Twitter, why is a five year old playing "Grand Theft Auto"? Don't they have parental warnings? Where are his parents' heads? To answer in reverse order, up their asses; yes, there are parental warnings, but the parents have to heed them for the warnings to work; and because his dad -- my brother -- thinks that it is a cool game and having a five year old "bitch-slap hos" is funny.
To be fair to Rosie, she doesn't mind the "blowing shit up" part of the game, but she really really hates the "bitch-slap hos" part of the game. Why doesn't she stop it? Well, she has tried, but then my brother steps in, and they get into a fight, and she just doesn't have the energy for all of that since she has to go to work, go to class, clean the house, discipline the child, discipline Boudreau, and on and on. Their marriage is not as equitable as she hoped or he thinks it is. I predict divorce at some later stage. They've come very close more than once in the past five years.
This was the family drama, and you can probably see some of the underlying issues of misogyny, acceptance of violence, particularly violence against women, and the way that the children involved are being taught that women are "bitches and hos," lesser creatures who serve men in one way or another, or deviant if they cross men in one way or another. You can also see why I prefer to spend holidays at my own home, with movies, knitting, and books. Perhaps I should also refrain from answering the phone!
ETA: One last bit of idiocy. My brother asked about the Gentleman Caller. His summation was, "as long as he's employed and a man, it's o.k." Do we need to enumerate all of the things wrong in that patriarchal homophobic sentence?
*For the uninitiated -- and I've only heard of this game, never seen nor played it -- it allows the player to not only steal cars, but beat and murder other characters, and to solicit and rape prostitutes. Sex workers have protested this because "Children are more likely to imitate a character whom they identify with." Ironically, in this matter, they have allies in the nefarious extreme Christian group, The Family.
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- Belle said...
Gah. OMG. Gah. I think I'd simply quit answering their calls. You have no idea the relief I got when I put my brother's calls on silent ring and informed him I would not take his calls.
There are families, and then there are families. Those families that fall into the GAH category? I sure don't need 'em - do you?
(Just for shiggles, I'd have probably told the homophobic bro that my Caller was an unemployed but charming female, and that we were quite happy with each other....)
- 9:40 AM, December 27, 2009
- Clio Bluestocking said...
I actually do need them: they are great fodder for the blog! I always say that the measure of a bad experience is the number of good stories you get out of them.
Oh, they suspect that the Gentleman Caller is really a beard. They've feared that I am gay for decades now. That probably began my education in understanding and opposing homophobia. If I went through all of the disapproval just for being a suspected lesbian, what hell must people who are actually gay go through?
My family also fears that I am trying to turn Boudreau gay. I told them, "if he's gay, he's gay. He's still Boudreau. We would still love him." From their silence, I worried that statement might only be true for me. So, in their opinion, if he's gay, that's bad, but if he's a misogynistic asshold, that's fine. GAH! indeed.
- 10:40 AM, December 27, 2009
- dykewife said...
you should reveal to your brother that gentleman caller is actually a married transvestite in an open marriage...just like dear old dad.
sorry i couldn't resist. ok, i could've but didn't want to.
- 12:22 AM, December 28, 2009
- dykewife said...
...and he looks hot on fishnet stockings and stiletto heels.
- 12:27 AM, December 28, 2009
- Clio Bluestocking said...
Dykewife, hee! I'm glad that you didn't resist.
- 7:57 AM, December 28, 2009


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Dirt Rag Spring Break 2014: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing
By Karl Rosengarth and Eric McKeegan. Photos by Justin Steiner and Jon Pratt.
For all of Pittsburgh's endearing qualities, its wet, pre-spring weather sucks. There are weeks on end when the trails are just too wet and muddy for responsible riding. The optimal solution is to load Dirt Rag's "trusty" Ford E-Series van with test bikes and head south, where spring is already busting out all over (or is close enough to permit proper bike testing). This year's spring trip wound its way south and east—to Wilderness Adventure at Eagle's Landing, located in the mountains near Roanoke, Virginia.
#tbt: Show us your tattoo
With acres upon acres of cool bikes and gadgets on display at the annual Interbike trade show, it's tough to get noticed. Exhibitors battle to attract the roving hordes to their booths. Most employ tried and true tactics: booze, booth babes and boatloads of booty (as in pirates' booty, a.k.a. swag).
Dirt Rag has always been know for rolling its own. In 1996 our booth buzz scheme was a "Show Us Your Tattoo" promotion. We invited ink-bearing attendees to stop by our booth and have their body art documented via color Polaroid snapshots, which we posted on the back wall of our booth.
Dirt Rag Issue #55 featured a full-page black-and-white collage of our favorite 20 tattoos from the show. While rummaging through the Dirt Rag "hardocpy" archives, I stumbled upon the original tattoo Polaroids.
Eureka! This gold mine needed to be shared—in living color.
So without further ado, I give your "Our Favorite Tattoos" from Interbike 1996.
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First Impressions: Fuji SLM 29 1.1
Let's get this out of the way first: SLM stands for Super Light Mountain. They ain't lyin'. The $5,799 SLM 1.1 is the flagship of the Fuji SLM fleet and its frame is made from C15, Fuji's highest grade of carbon fiber. The end result is a 29er frame weighing less than 1,000 grams (nearly 300 grams lighter than the 2013 version). The size medium bike tipped Dirt Rag's scale at 22.2 pounds (without pedals).Tweet
A brief history of the Dirt Rag Office Dogs
Canine co-habitation has long been a part of the casual atmosphere that prevails at Dirt Rag headquarters. From rides to relaxation, they are a constant companion. Some are gone, some are still with us, but they all warm our heart – and our toes under our desk.
With the assistance of the respective poochies' partners, I offer this tribute to the four-legged denizens of Dirt Rag, past and present.Tweet
Blast from the Past: The Original Dirt Fest
The first edition of Dirt Rag's Dirt Fest took place in 1991 at Camp Soles, a YMCA youth camp located in the Laurel Highlands, just east of Pittsburgh. For me, that era represents a magical time, marked by glorious tribal gatherings known as mountain bike festivals.
In fact, I'd learned about Dirt Fest from some friends that I met at the legendary Jim Thorpe Mountain Bike Weekend. I attended the first Dirt Fest as a "civilian." A few months after the event, I became friends with the Dirt Rag crew by showing up at their weekly rides in Pittsburgh, and about a year later I landed my first job at the magazine.
Compared to Dirt Fest's current incarnation, the original event was decidedly chill. There was no vendor expo bristling with the bleeding edge of bicycle technology. Demo rides amounted to swapping bikes with a newfound friend. I seem to remember a bonfire, and somebody playing a guitar—a far cry from The Earthtones jamming for a circus tent full of free-beer-lubricated mountain bikers.
Read more and see photos from the original Dirt Fest.Tweet
Review: Pivot Mach 5.7 carbon
One bike to do it all—that's the idea behind Pivot's Mach 5.7. While the definition of "all" depends to a large extent on the rider, with its 145mm of rear travel and 26-inch wheels, the versatile Mach 5.7 is exactly the style of bike that would top my shopping list.
Chris Cocalis of Pivot Cycles gave me his take on the intended applications for this steed: "The Mach 5.7 is not an XC race bike, and it's not a freeride bike; it's really designed for everything in between. We consider it a do-all mountain bike, and that is the reason it is our best seller."
Read on to see how versatile it can be.Tweet
Review: Trek Stache 8
The Stache is an all-new addition to Trek's 2013 lineup, a rugged trail bike designed to be versatile enough to serve as the elusive "one bike that's does it all."
Rather than give the Stache a substantially different layout, Trek adapted their tried-and-true 29er G2 geometry. The Stache's 68.6 degree head angle is about a degree slacker than Trek's 100mm-travel Superfly, and its 12.44-inch BB height is 0.16-inch taller. Both models have 17.5-inch chainstays.
The aluminum frame looks quite robust, thanks to the large hydroformed main tubes, tapered head tube, 142x12mm thru-axle rear and press-fit bottom bracket. Bonus points for ISCG tabs and dropper post routing (including stealth routing). The seat tube has a flattened shape at the bottom for tire/mud clearance (which hardly seems necessary, considering the ample room provided by the 17.52-inch chainstays). The total package looks agile and muscular, but not burly. With pedals and a bottle cage, the Stache 8 weighed in at 27.5 lbs.
The $2,420 Stache 8 comes with a Fox Evolution Series 32 Float fork (with CTD) and a solid 2×10 kit. Proven Shimano SLX parts include brakes, shifters and front derailleur (there's an XT upgrade on the rear). The Bontrager Duster tubeless-ready wheels and meaty Bontrager 29-3 Expert 29×2.3 tires are ready for rough-and-tumble action.
I found that the Stache was neither a slack play bike, nor was it a razor-quick race machine. The bike's handling fell in between those two extremes. Dare I describe the Stache's handling as neutral? I think I just did.
Click through to read the full review.Tweet
Throwback Thursday: Artistic Interpretations of The Old Coot
Over the course of an amazing 19-year run, Bill Boles stepped into a nearby phone booth seven times per year, and emerged toting yet another installment of The Old Coot. Starting with Dirt Rag #15 and running through issue #153, The Old Coot dispensed a potent blend of riding tips, mechanical tricks, and practical New Englander wisdom—in a unique, homespun style.
Contributing a legacy of 139 columns was not only a mind-boggling demonstration of journalistic superpowers, but it was also a boon for artists. All of those columns would need illustrations, after all.
Over the years, Dirt Rag has been graced with a dazzling array of artists' interpretations of the Coot. I thought it would be fun to recap the artistic history of the Old Coot, and share some of my favorite Coot artwork.
Click here to see our favorites.Tweet
Review: Lynskey MT 650
The idea behind the Silver Series from Lynskey is to offer titanium bikes with a lower price tag, relative to the higher-end models in the company's lineup. The Silver Series saves some shekels by eschewing extensive tubeset manipulation, sticking to stock sizing, and offering a single build kit.
The tweener MT 650 rings the register at $4,123 with a build kit featuring a Shimano XT drivetrain and brakes and a 120mm X-Fusion Velvet RL2 fork. If you want to build your own, the frame will set you back $1,678. If you still have sticker shock, remember that the "lower price tag" is relative to upscale titanium bikes costing much more.
Click here to read the full review…Tweet
Blast from the past – Origin of the Specialty Files
In its present format, The Specialty Files is a recurring print column in Dirt Rag that is written by Jeff Archer, and features a vintage bike from his collection at the Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology in Statesville, N.C.
However, the earliest installments of The Specialty Files featured serendipitous discoveries that Maurice spied while jaunting cross-country, during the heyday of the Dirt Rag World Tour. Maurice leaned on Jeff to help provide background details on the unearthed rigs.
The Specialty Files first appeared in Dirt Rag issue #104, which was published on Nov. 15, 2003. It featured Dan Smith's sweet 1987 Cannondale SM600, with its unique 24/26-inch mismatched wheels.
Dan is a Pittsburgh homeboy that was a regular fixture on the infamous Dirt Rag Thursday night ride back in the early 1990s. Some years ago Dan and his mountain biking wife Sara relocated to Salt Lake City.
As I re-read the original story, my mind got to thinking about that old bike. Did Dan still have it? Was it running? Did he hit any sweet jumps on it?Tweet
First Impression: Coconino Signature Model Frame
By Karl Rosengarth
To celebrate his 10th year in business, Steve Garro of Coconino Cycles popped the Champagne cork and sent Dirt Rag his Signature Model frame to test.
OK, so that's not exactly how this 650b hardtail ended up at DRHQ, but the part about Garro fabricating mountain bikes for 10 years is true. Not to mention the fact that he has been building 650b mountain bikes since Kirk Pacenti got tweeners rolling in the dirt back in 2007 (with the introduction of the Pacenti 650b Neo-Moto tire). All that experience made Coconino an easy choice when Dirt Rag was looking for a handmade 650b frame to review. Read the full storyTweet
Dirt Rag Time Machine – Husker Du? Rag
By Karl Rosengarth
As I dove deep into the stack of archives from my most recent excursion in the Dirt Rag Time Machine, a thought occurred to me. Wouldn't it be fun to play a little trivia quiz game?
Sure it would!
I even came up with a name for my game: Hüsker Dü? Rag. (I hope the makers of the original game have a sense of humor.)
Here's how it goes… Below I've posted a series of pics from the Dirt Rag archives, along with clues, and a question about each item. Your challenge is to post your answer(s) in the comments below. You're allowed one answer per question. I'll let you know if you've answered correctly or not. Here we go!
Question #1
Back in the day, folks took bike limbo seriously. Perhaps a little too seriously, from the looks of that bloody shin. Can you name the "very popular in the '90s" mountain bike festival at which this action shot was taken?
Question #2
I pity the fool that doesn't read Dirt Rag! Can you name the artist of this fine drawing? (hint: appeared as full-page art in 1996).
Question #3
The following illustration by John Hinderliter came from a column that appeared several times over the years. The column revealed the "true" meaning behind riders' words. Can you name the title of the column?
Question #4
What the hell are these people doing, and where are they doing it?
Question #5
I love this action shot of Chris Cosby (Dirt Rag's former Ad Guy) Johnny Surfing on Bradley Woehl's Bicycle Trader cargo bike at the 1997 Anaheim Interbike show. Can you name the fine, upstanding motel where these shenanigans went down (hint: it's shown in the background)?
Question #6
In the early '90s we had fun during deadlines, cutting and pasting tiny drawings in the "white space" that was left over at the end of articles and in the page margins. It's interesting to note the all of the "margin art" came from the same art contributor. Can you name the artist?
That's it for the first installment of Hüsker Dü? Rag. Is there a prize for answering correctly? Why yes—the glory of victory! Not to mention our eternal gratitude for being a Dirt Rag fanboy or fangirl.
Please forgive the condition of some of the above items. Time travel is rough on paper.
I've got more archival goodies up my sleeve future posts, so don't be a stranger.Tweet
The Pace is Right at the Big Bear Ultra
By Karl Rosengarth. Illustration by Stephen Haynes.
Team Dirt Rag is going racing. This time we're headed to West Virginia for the Big Bear Ultra and Ultra Light on Sunday, August 4th. This fifth race on the WVMBA Ultra Series calendar promises 50+ miles of mostly singletrack racing through the rugged mountains near Hazelton, just east of Morgantown. Competitors in the "Light" version will sample roughly 23 miles of singletrack sweetness (or is that roughly sample, heh, heh).
The Big Bear Lake trails rank near the top of my list of my personal favorites. I look forward to challenging myself on the 50-miler. My Dirt Rag cohort Stephen Haynes has let better judgment rule, and has opted for the 23-mile light version. Either way, with the promise of ample aid stations (with food and water) the racing action promises to be fast and furious.
Dirt Rag is kicking down a free pint glass and sample of our fine publication to the first 100 racers who roll through the registration line. The early bird gets the worm, so don't be late! Or better yet, join us for the free primitive camping the night before, right at the start/finish, in back of the Big Bear Lake Community Center.
Dirt Rag is also issuing "The Pace is Right" challenge to all Ultra racers. The rules are as follows: The Ultra racer (regardless of sub-classification) whose official finish time is the closest to the official finish time of me, Karl Rosengarth, without finishing faster, wins some Dirt Rag swag. The winner will be announced during the official awards ceremony, and you must be present to win and collect your swag. Decisions of me, Karl Rosengarth, are final. If something bizarre happens, or I DNF or DFL (could happen), I'll make it up as I go along.
We'll see you at the races.Tweet
First Impression: Lynskey MT 650
By Karl Rosengarth
Don't call it a comeback. Titanium bikes never went away. However, that whooshing sound that titanium heard in the 1990s was carbon fiber ascending to the top of the frame material food chain.
Back in the day, titanium mountain bikes graced the catalogs of a number of big brands. Who can forget the Tomac signature Raleighs of the early '90s?
But times have changed. and stock Ti bikes have become scarcer than 150mm stems. For the most part, the magic metal has settled into a niche—namely, custom and high-end framesets from boutique brands (with high-end price tags).
Fast forward to 2013. Lynskey is out to change titanium economics with its recently launched Silver Series—the company's most affordable line of bikes. By minimizing the manipulation of the straight-gage titanium tubing, and offering only stock sizing (with a single build kit) Lynskey is able to offer Silver Series bikes for significantly less than upscale models. Made-in-the-USA Silver Series framesets go for $1,299 (both road and mountain). The complete MT 650 that I'm testing goes for $2,840 (with Shimano XT kit, sans pedals).
Lynskey fabricates Silver Series frames in the same factory and using the same equipment as their upscale and custom frames. Silver Series frames have smaller diameter tubing, with no butting, which helps save cost. Stock frame sizing allows Lynskey to buy raw tubing in larger quantities and to build bikes in bigger "production runs" which is more economical.
My bike came from the initial production run, and was built with a conventional 1 1/8" head tube and headset. However based on feedback, including input from Dirt Rag, Lynskey has since made a running production change to a tapered head tube. We'll soon be getting the updated MT 650 frameset to test as part of this review.
With the direction that the suspension fork market is trending, it could eventually become difficult to find top fork models in straight 1 1/8" steerers. Switching to the tapered head tube should make the MT 650 much more appealing to any shopper considering a lifetime investment in titanium.
Lynskey's MT 650 is a hardtail with 120mm of travel up front. My size large (19") tester weighed in at 25.2 lbs. with the XT kit (w/o pedals). In addition to the XT drivetrain, the bike sports an X-Fusion Velvet RL2 650 120mm fork, an FSA control center, and Vuelta MTB Pro DX 650 wheels.
With its 69 degree head angle, 23.7-inch effective top tube and 16.9-inch rear center, the bike's handling felt predictable and well-mannered from my first ride. The MT 650 is neither a slack play bike, nor a twitchy race steed. It slots somewhere in between, with non-quirky, neutral handling (I mean that as a compliment). The peaceful, easy feeling was enhanced by the fact that my 5′ 10" frame was in a comfortable trail riding position, not too stretched out, which is the way I like it (with 100mm stem).
In addition to shredding the local singletrack, I've completed two races atop the MT 650, one with the X-Fusion Velvet fork converted to 100mm travel (internal adjustment required). As expected, the steering response with the reduced travel felt snappier. It allowed me to flick my way around last-minute course corrections at race speed. While the handling didn't feel overly nervous in 100mm mode, I simply preferred the more relaxed, but not slack, vibe of the 120mm mode (which also worked just fine for racing). The MT 650 comes with the fork set at 120mm, and my recommendation is to not mess with a good thing.
The MT 650 frame took the edge off the harsh stuff, and provided a hint of resilience, without feeling like a wet noodle in hard corners. I haven't detected any significant flex at the BB when stomping up punchy climbs or while sprinting. I've certainly ridden chromoly hardtails that felt flexier than the MT 650. Quite frankly, I'm digging the frame's balance point of stiffness and compliance. This is a smooth-riding bike that holds its line through the corners and has some giddy up.
Look for my full, long-term review of the MT 650 in an upcoming issue of Dirt Rag. Subscribe today and you'll never miss an issue.Tweet


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Bruce Crawford, whose constituency includes Blanefield, Stirlingshire, will ask Mr Swinney to pledge funding towards the overall cost which is estimated at around £630,000. It comes after the UK Government said it would provide £255,000 to help clear up the land, which has traces of industrial pollution.
Stirling Council has offered to pay £125,000 and its leader, Johanna Boyd, said she was hopeful the meeting would relieve the "huge burden" on residents.
The Scottish Government has said it would look at ways to help.
Stirling Council deputy leader Neil Benny said: "This has been a tremendous stress on the residents of Blanefield and we hope and pray our local MSP is successful."


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Category: 'Beaches | North Shore' by rating
Maui's North Shore – Quick Summary
Last updated 29. Aug, 2013 by Mark.
In a nutshell: The North Shore of Maui is less developed, less crowded with plenty of world-class beaches.
Minuses: Doesn't cater commercially to resort-oriented tourists.
Sound-bite: "That guy playing in Charley's looked and sounded exactly like Willie Nelson!"
The exact boundaries of Maui's North Shore are not well defined, and there is overlap between Central Maui, Upcountry Maui and the Road to Hana. Even in my guide info, I often duplicate North Shore articles in Road to Hana categories since this is how the …
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Baby Beach (North Shore)
Last updated 12. Oct, 2010 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: A dramatically beautiful beach, not just for kids. Protected lagoon for swimming.
Minuses: Can get very windy in the afternoons.
Sound-bite: "E hau`oli e nâ `ôpio o Hawai`i nei."
Note: There is also a beach called "Baby Beach" in Lahaina.
Baby Beach is a beautiful beach and protected lagoon just before Paia on the North Shore of Maui. An exposed stretch of reef, connected to a rocky red-dirt point on the west end of the beach creates …
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Ocean Conditions
Last updated 04. Aug, 2010 by Mark.
In normal conditions, on beaches where there are lifeguards, the ocean is relatively safe to play. But conditions can change, and the surf can get big, rip currents form, and swimming can become dangerous at even what appear to be the tamest of beaches.
At beaches with lifeguards, look out for orange high-surf flags in the sand. If they are present, visit the lifeguard stand to read or talk to a lifeguard about the conditions.
Keep in mind that the county almost never closes beaches during dangerous conditions. Flags and …
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Baldwin Cove
Last updated 16. May, 2009 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: Beautiful sand beach in season. Out of season it is also dramatic to behold. Frequented by many free-spirits; ladies can go topless here.
Minuses: Parking can be tough on weekends. Parts of the year the beach vanishes.
Sound-bite: "…every little thing, gonna be alright."
A large jetty of boulders at the cove's edge, combined with an offshore reef forms a protected sandy cove. This beach is subject to extreme seasonal erosion, usually culminating the the entire beach disappearing. In fact, I can't even …
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Baldwin Beach Park
Last updated 07. May, 2015 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: Baldwin Beach Park is a beautiful, long white-sand beach on Maui's North Shore. A favorite with local families.
Minuses: Surf in the middle area can be rough.
Sound-bite: "Gnarly wipeout, brah…I know a good chiropractor in Paia!"
Baldwin Beach is a wonderful, long, wide, sandy beach park just outside of Paia. Fully equipped with lifeguards, bathrooms, showers, barbecues, picnic tables and a covered pavilion.
During winter months, the main stretch of beach can have fairly large and regular shorebreak, so it becomes a …
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Ho'okipa Beach Park
Last updated 22. Feb, 2014 by Mark.
In a nutshell: Ho'okipa Beach is a world-renowned windsurfing destination with often dramatic and impressive surf for sightseers as well.
Minuses: Marginal for swimming.
Sound-bite: "Epic day brah!"
Surf Sports
Ho'okipa is Mecca to the windsurfing world (and no slouch for board surfing, either.) There are professional windsurfing competitions held here, and on just about any day with wind (most) you can watch pros doing their thing. Ho'okipa also provides sightseers a stunning backdrop to watch the best effortlessly play with the ocean in …
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Paia Secret Beach
Last updated 27. Jul, 2013 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: If you like to get naked on the beach without a ton of company, this is a good place to go. Relatively private and out of the main-flow of people, rarely anyone but folks who live here end up at this beach.
Minuses: Parking; better beaches adjacent.
Sound-bite: "Hey Moonbow, can I borrow your organic hemp loincloth to make a pakalolo run?"
Paia's "Secret Beach" is a clothing optional beach between Paia Bay and Baldwin Cove. On weekends there is usually …
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Paia Bay
Last updated 30. Sep, 2010 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: Paia Bay is a destination if you are an accomplished boogie-boarder. A long, nice beach with an excellent near-shore surf break. Overall, this beach doesn't have enough to attract most other visitors.
Minuses: The park and bathroom area can be dirty, and sometimes attract vagrant types.
Sound-bite: "Shreddin' `em!"
Paia Bay is a favorite for boogie-boarders and bodysurfers. The break is generally just a bit off shore and over head, so fins are a good idea. Definitely not a place to boogie-board unless …
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Tavares Beach (aka Lamalani aka Blue Tile House Beach)
Last updated 02. Nov, 2012 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: Tavares Beach is a medium sized crescent shaped sandy white beach with easy access and ample parking.
Minuses: Crowded on weekends and holidays. Some rocks in water. Occasionally swells bring massive influx of seaweed.
Sound-bite: "Blink and you'll miss it."
Tavares Beach is a medium sized crescent shaped sandy white beach in the area adjacent to Paia known as Kuau. Easy access and ample parking. Good for swimming, snorkeling, spear fishing, rock jumping, surfing and …
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Kuau Cove – (Beach at Mama's Fish House)
Last updated 03. Jun, 2011 by lilikoi.
In a nutshell: Kuau cove is perfect for little ones and anyone that loves to explore tidepool sealife.
Minuses: Fully-clothed Mama's patrons might make shy folks uncomfortable in their itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-polkadot-bikini.
Sound-bite: "Honey, how much should we tip the valet?"
A wonderfully scenic small white sand cove beach just past Paia, bordered by a coconut grove and chock full of tidepools.
Kuau Cove, which is commonly also called Mama's Fish House Beach since most visitors experience this beach as a photo op prior to …


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The fresh 2015 Spring harvest of He Qingqing's Laoshan Green Oolong tea is here! New tasting notes are coming soon; the notes below are from Spring 2014.
Our friend and grower He Qingqing in Laoshan has always loved Tieguanyin. Two years ago, He Qingqing alluded to her desire to try making a green oolong with her family's rich and beany Laoshan tea leaves. We were ecstatic, and promised to buy the whole harvest. True to her word, He Qinqing hand-picked and processed every leaf this spring, despite oolong being one of the most intricately difficult and labor-intensive kinds of tea possible to produce.
The result is a stunningly unique contribution to the world of oolong. Only the second ever harvest of this brand new oolong, the closest comparison is the very green Wenshan Baozhong of Taiwan, which has all the chloryphyl taste of green tea but the creamy florals of oolong. The aroma of the wet leaf is an intoxicating combination of edamame and dark thick lotus flower.
The early steepings are outrageously creamy with beautiful subtle florals, like jasmine-infused coconut milk. This is complimented by the crisp sweetness of sugar snap peas, followed by the rich fruity flavor of fresh guava juice. While the tea is in the same spirit of fine hand rolled Laoshan Biluochun, it is lush, floral, and rich like a fine commanding oolong. There is really nothing else like it in the world of tea.
Date of Picking:April 20th, 2015
Location of Picking:Ocean-facing slope of Laoshan Mountain in Laoshan Village, Shandong Province He Family Farm 15-20 acre plot fed by the mountain spring running down from the rock face of Laoshan.
What Was Picked:Young leaf material with buds
Quantity Acquired:15 lbs
Sourcing Agent(s):Mr. He of Laoshan Village hand selected this batch of leaves as an ideal picking to show off the best his cooperative can offer.
If possible, use filtered or spring water, freshly boiled.
Western Brewing
Use 4g of tea (1T) in 6-8oz of fresh-boiled (205°F) filtered or spring water. Steep for 30 seconds in a brew basket or equivalent. Enjoy many infusions. Add 10-15 seconds with each steeping, or to taste.
Gongfu Style Brewing (Recommended Brewing Technique)
Use 5g of tea for a 4-5oz gaiwan or yixing clay teapot. Pour boiling water into pot and immediately pour out into pitcher. Pour this rinse over the pot and cups used. The rinse helps open the leaves up slightly for the first infusion. Steep for 3-6 seconds each infusion, and enjoy at least 18 infusions. Increase time as the tea starts to get lighter. If you don't have special equipment, just use pyrex cup measure, a small mug, or any vessel around 4oz. Pour through a strainer if you have one, or use a fork to stop the leaves from pouring into your cup.
Iced Tea (Cold Brewing)
Use about 4 grams of tea for every 12oz of water. Combine with room temperature water in a covered vessel and refrigerate for 8-12 hours. Enjoy!
Iced Tea (Flash Chilled)
Use 1TB (5 grams) of tea in a 6-8oz vessel. Steep for 30 seconds with filtered boiled water. Fill a martini shaker (or equivalent) with ice, then add brewed tea and shake until well-chilled (usually 10-30 seconds). Pour out through martini-shaker top over fresh ice in a new glass and serve.
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Can U help me ?? I reflashed cyanogenmod but didnt work
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I think It's working again ( Still Testing) this is what I did :
I reflashed ROM and Recovery
Then Discharged the battery until it turned off
Then I charged for 1 hour ( on my phone it reached 65-70%)
Then Unplugged the charger and Played games and run apps for 1hr(It get to 45%)
Then I Put it In charger for 7 hours(to 100%) Without using the phone
And plug it out of charger for 8 hours with out using the phone
And after that I checked the battery Its 85%(I think 85% Is good after 7 hours standby With WIFI turned on,Isn't it ?)
Hope It works with all of you
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The villain of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. He stole a sceptre and used its power to transform himself.
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