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It's nice to have so many allies from around the country coming out in support of the effort to defeat Amendment One. One such partner is Democracy for America (DFA), a nationwide grassroots PAC with one million members strong.
"Equality is not a privilege, it is a right," said Jim Dean (@TheJimDean), Chair of DFA. "We cannot ask our gay and lesbian community members and their families to accept anything less than true equality – Amendment One is an attack on all families regardless of their make-up and should be voted down on May 8th."
"It is time that bigotry take a backseat to true equality," said Arshad Hasan, Executive Director of DFA. "We are a country whose greatest strength is our ability to cherish all people, regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation. Amendment One moves our country – and North Carolina in the wrong direction."
I asked Jim Dean to expand on DFA's interest in what is happening North Carolina and why people outside of NC should get involved; here's what he had to say.
PS: What does DFA see as the most pressing concern that people need to know about Amendment One that represents harms to the LGBT community and those in domestic partnerships? Does DFA see this effort in NC to defeat it a critical political touchstone – and if so, why?
JD: It's really simple. We believe in equal rights for everyone. That principle is the basis of our constitution and is an undercurrent that flows through all aspects of our great country. Amendment One represents an attempt to discriminate against people who are not married to a member of the opposite gender, but as written would ban legal recognition for all unmarried couples and would strip many protections and benefits from many families in North Carolina. This amendment is wrong – plain and simple because any attempt to discriminate against one segment of the population is an attempt to discriminate against everyone.
It is crucial that North Carolinians send a message to the rest of the country that we are bigger than this. Our members in North Carolina have made it clear that they want to fight against this intolerance. When voters go to the polls on May 8th I believe that North Carolina will send a very positive message to the country – That this type of discrimination will not be tolerated. Amendment One will be the turning point for gay and lesbian couples that hope to get married and I believe we will see a sea change for marriage equality continue across the country especially since a recent PPP poll shows that 53% of voters support allowing gay and lesbian couples having the right to marry or a right to civil unions.
PS: Proponents of the amendment in NC and in other similar ballot initiatives feel that putting this matter before voters represents democracy; explain how DFA's view of this notion?
JD: Our constitution specifically states that all Americans are created equal and equality is not something that should be subjected to popular vote. This election in North Carolina represents a campaign by a few to legitimize and legalize discrimination against many North Carolinians including gay, straight, unmarried, elderly and a slew of others. Arguing that one class of people has more equality than another is not an American value and continues to promote an 'us vs. them' mentality we see cropping in state legislatures across the country. DFA has joined the coalition fighting Amendment One because we believe that North Carolinians see through this bogus attempt to legitimize discrimination – just as we defeated all of the other "electoral" attempts to legitimize discrimination against African Americans, Irish Catholics, Jews, Italians, Muslims and – yes- Mormons, throughout our country's history. A "vote against" on Amendment One in North Carolina is the right thing to do and I believe will prevail on May 8th.
PS: In terms of educating voters, amendment one is about discrimination, not equality, since marriage equality is not on the ballot — and will likely never be in NC (we'll have to wait for a SCOTUS here). Its goal is not just "protecting marriage" but also the elimination of locally sanctioned domestic partnerships and any future consideration of civil unions or marriage for lesbian and gay couples. We've seen political leaders across the political spectrum in NC come out against this amendment, how does DFA view this trend?
Discrimination and marriage equality will go hand in hand until DOMA is repealed. It's one thing to be against discrimination and another to be for marriage equality. We've seen this argument take shape in state legislatures for many years by people who fight discrimination on multiple fronts but cannot find it in their hearts to support their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender brothers and sisters. The work of the spiritual community to come out against Amendment One has really struck a chord with members of that community in North Carolina. The amount of work that has gone into educating voters and political leaders have been incredible and I think that will be the difference in this election. Starting early with communities whose support is crucial to defeat an amendment that directly discriminates will be a tactic that will be used time and again. I think more organizations and activists in this fight will start turning to the Democratic Party to take leadership on supporting marriage equality initiatives and at the same time standing up and defeating any efforts to actively discriminate against LGBT people. I admire and commend the courage of many who have stood up against this amendment. I am especially respectful of those whose own personal or religious beliefs do not support LGBT rights and who are standing up against Amendment one anyway because them advocating for discrimination is wrong. Many of these folks are sacrificing important personal, public, religious and professional relationships to stand up for America and it's values. That's the stuff of greatness and that is a key reason we are going to defeat Amendment One on May 8th.
As the chair of Democracy for America, Jim Dean is committed to carrying on the legacy of his brother, Governor Howard Dean. As DFA's key spokesperson and fundraiser, Jim keeps DFA in the national spotlight, and brings DFA's mission across the country to all 50 states. He meets with candidates, organizers, party leaders and activists, inspiring everyone to get involved and take back our country. Jim has been involved with DFA since its founding in 2004.
What you can do to help on Amendment One:
1. Contribute to the campaign on ActBlue so they have the resources they need to get our message out.
2. Sign up for a Courageous Conversation about Amendment One with someone you know in NC.
3. Follow the campaign on Facebook and Twitter.
4. Download social media tools and yard signs to show your opposition to Amendment 1.
5. Volunteer to Call for Equality – a GOTV phone banking effort against Amendment 1.


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Dyno Wars! - Part 3
We put fours 'Stangs on Dyno and see which one comes out on top
Horsepower. When it comes to car enthusiasts, it's one of the first subjects brought up in conversation. Chicks dig it, guys dream about it, and if you want it, then all it takes is money. So if you want to build status within the Mustang community (or automotive community in general), there's no better way than making big power on the chassis dyno.
About a year ago, the MM&FF staff was brainstorming during an editorial meeting when the Dyno Wars idea was born. Initially it was going to be much more specific, say for S197s only. But then it hit us. Why narrow it down so much? Keep the rules simple and open it up to anyone. That's how to make it an exciting and successful challenge.
But we didn't want 275 drag radial cars or Pro Outlaw race cars showing up and ruining the fun for the core group of our readers who have street cars. Besides, what's better than being able to drive your high-powered Stang on the street? So rule #1 was for the cars (or trucks) to be all street-legal and registered. We had to add the ZR-rated/competition tires and tailpipe rules later for the sake of safety, but we stopped there.
We started in Tampa for the first installment, moved to Pennsylvania for the second, and we're in Michigan for Part 3. Walsh Motorsports was our host facility, and is located in Wixom. This high-tech speed shop was born as an extension of the other Walsh-owned company, D&D Performance. Don Walsh Jr. is the proprietor of Walsh Motorsports, while his father and manual-transmission expert Don Sr. runs D&D Performance. Both are class acts, and we couldn't be happier to include them in our dyno challenge.
The day before the event, we had a couple of competitors drop out. After seeing the results from Part 2 in the Aug. '12 issue, their feet may have gotten cold. Or they could have had legitimate problems. Either way, we needed a couple of cars to fill the slots. Being a little late to phone our alternates, we called Donny himself. He offered up his own daily-driven, single-turbo '12 Boss, but we needed one more car.
Thankfully, Ford had given us a brand-new '13 GT500 to drive. So with our cars lined up, we proceeded with the competition. The weather was hot and muggy on the day of the event, but at least it would be fair for everyone. So without further delay, here are the results. Enjoy!
Rank: 4
Josh Lupu
'11 Mustang GT
Josh Lupu's GT is not only a great example of exactly what we were looking for to when we dreamed up this competition, but even better, it is a rolling tribute to fallen and wounded soldiers. Companies Webasto and MRT built this former SEMA car in 2010 to showcase the latest Mustang parts available at the time, and now it serves as Josh's daily driver.
Some of the finer points include a 2.3L Roush TVS supercharger, a VMP Tuning tune, a full H&R coilover suspension, SSBC brakes, 20-inch wheels, and Katzkin upholstery. In other words, it looks like it could pass as a show queen. But after strapping it down on the Dynojet, we saw that Josh's GT was anything but timid.
It laid down an impressive 558 rwhp and 512 lb-ft of torque on the first pull, but Josh wasn't happy. He made a phone call to his tuner, Justin Starkey of VMP Tuning. Starkey said it was okay for Josh to add a degree of timing using his handheld SCT tuner. After re-flashing the computer, the Coyote screamed to redline. The result was 580 rwhp and 526 lb-ft of torque. Though the lowest of the group, we admired the GT's well-roundedness.
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The Return of Mike & Ike
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Did you hear the news? Mike & Ike are back together and I got to go to their reunion party!!!
I remember the day my 8 year old noticed the scratched out Mike on the package of Mike & Ikes and then at some point the scratched out Ike, we followed the story from the sidelines, wondering what was going on with our favorite chewy candies (that I allow and even enjoy in moderation). Now with the premiere of their movie trailer, The Return of Mike and Ike, the candy duo is reunited and better than ever.
With the support from Grammy winning artist, Nelly, Mike and Ike are back and more passionate than ever about their candy.
With new packaging (shown here in giant size by my sister in law) and a new flavor, Strawberry Reunion, inspired by Mike's hip-hop song "Strawberry or Die" all of the flavors better than ever and made with real fruit juice. I can get behind that, can't you?
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Never tried these. Not much of a candy eater but your sister-in-law sure looks thrilled.
Hmmm…. These were the little sugary candy boxes that my kids traded for the healthy carrot sticks I sent for school snack!
I always wondered what on Earth was going on with Mike and Ike. Now I'm wondering what on Earth Nelly is doing with Mike and Ike but also I don't care because they're back!
Did you know the owner of Mike and Ike is Jewish? His niece is a good friend of ours.


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Friday was Decision Day for former Burke High School football standout Fadol Brown. With friends and family gathered in the school's media center, Brown opened a box, pulled out an Ole Miss cap, smiled and announced he was a Rebel.
If it were only that simple.
The 6-5, 281-pound defensive end's matriculation to Oxford was certainly circuitous and could have been short-circuited along the way.
Brown was the Class AA lineman of the year his senior season at Burke. He was ready to pledge to South Carolina State on the 2011 National Signing Day. He couldn't get through the NCAA clearinghouse and ended up at a technical college in Charlotte. He finally signed with Florida International University.
He had nine tackles and 11/2 sacks last fall, but decided to transfer when coach Mario Cristobal was fired after the 2012 season.
Brown then transferred to Itawamba Community College for three weeks before getting his release from FIU.
"I just want to thank God for the opportunity to play SEC football," said Brown, whose chose the Rebels over Miami, LSU and Tennessee, and had offers from two dozen colleges. "The SEC has grown to be the NFL of college football. I am blessed to go from one of the lower conferences to the top."
Earl Brown, who coached Fadol Brown in football and basketball, attended the signing ceremony.
"Like I tell all of my players, it's not where you start, it's where you finish," Earl Brown said. "It's been a long road to this point."
Fadol Brown admitted he wasn't into football when he arrived at Burke. He wanted to play basketball.
"Let me tell you the story," coach Brown said. "I told Zola Davis he had an option. I told him, 'You either play football or there's no basketball.' I told Fadol the same thing. Zola had a great college career and played as a wide receiver in the NFL. Hopefully, the same thing will happen to Fadol."
Fadol Brown said he will redshirt this season and will not play until 2014. He said just about every SEC team offered a scholarship. The noticeable exception was the University of South Carolina.
"I don't have it circled on the calendar when we play them," Brown said. "But I'll put a bull's eye on the calendar when I get home."
Brown visited Oxford and liked the family atmosphere, the campus and the staff.
He obviously likes the direction the program is going at Ole Miss. Ole Miss had a top 10 recruiting class in February as coach Hugh Freeze signed arguably the top defensive end (Robert Nkemdiche), top offensive lineman (Laremy Tunsil) and top wide receiver (Antonio Conner) in the country.
"I always had a vision," he said. "I was able to get through the obstacles. I could count on my friends and family to get me through the hard times."
That included his mother, Theresa. She knows her son has changed, and that bigger changes are on the way.
"When he gets cramps, I can't run on the field and give him water and bananas anymore," she said. "He's in the big leagues now."
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It could make for a very confusing family tree - trout whose parents are salmon have been created by a team of Japanese researchers. They say the fish might just hold the key to conserving many endangered species of fish.
The researchers injected newly hatched sterile salmon with germ cells - precursors to sperm and egg cells - taken from male trout. The embryos developed into adult fish of both sexes, capable of producing either trout sperm or trout eggs.
Crucially, these sperm and egg could then be combined to produce healthy trout offspring. In normal conditions, trout and salmon cannot produce offspring together.
If traditional methods to protect a threatened species - such as restoring their habitat and breeding them in captivity - fail to protect them, then the hope is that frozen germ cells could bring that species back from the brink of extinction.
So far, the germ cells have been frozen in liquid nitrogen and stored for up to 10 months, but "theoretically, they are stable forever," says Goro Yoshizaki of the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology in Japan, who led the study.
Sterile parents
Yoshizaki and colleagues took a type of germ cells called spermatogonia from male rainbow trout and injected them into sterile masu salmon embryos. Despite their sterility, 10 of 29 male embryos grew up to be adult salmon capable of producing trout sperm about 17 months later.
When the male germ cells were transplanted into female salmon embryos, five of the 50 resulting females could produce viable trout eggs. The researchers have previously performed this part of the experiment with both trout germ cells and trout embryos (see Fishes' sex-change secret revealed).
Yoshizaki's team then used the salmon-produced sperm to fertilise the salmon-produced eggs. About 89% of the fertilised eggs hatched to produce healthy trout.
Before injecting the germ cells into the sterile salmon embryos, the researchers tagged one of their genes with a green fluorescent protein. When they looked at the hatchling trout, they found that these also carried the fluorescent protein, proving that they had developed from the original trout germ cells.
Habitat vital
"If this can help save a few species, why not?" says Jean-Christophe Vié, deputy head of the World conservation Union's species programme. He points out that most threatened species are not disappearing because they cannot reproduce, but rather because of changes to their natural habitat that make survival difficult.
"It's naive to think that it will be enough to reproduce a species and throw it back into nature and the species is saved," Vié told New Scientist. "For a species to survive, it needs to be adapted to its environment."
Species that have already become extinct in the wild are even less likely to survive if they are brought back through artificial reproduction, he adds: "There is just one condition for a species to flourish - and that's for the threats that it suffers from to cease."
Germ banks
Yoshizaki is collaborating with Penny Swanson of the Northwest Fisheries Science Centre, a federal research institute in Washington state, US. Together, they hope to repeat the experiments with germ cells from the endangered sockeye salmon.
Salmon and trout belong to the same family - Salmonidae - so Yoshizaki notes that it may be difficult to apply the technique across more divergent species. "I do not think salmon can produce tuna eggs or carp eggs," he told New Scientist.
Still, there are those who believe such efforts could prove crucial to preserving endangered species of fish. Bryan Clarke who directs The Frozen Ark, a network of scientists who seek to gather genetic material from threatened species, says germ cell banks could operate much like a seed banks, which store seeds from different plant species.
Vié agrees, but says more effort should be put into protecting living species in the first place. "Let's protect the genes," he says, "but let's protect them alive."
Journal reference: Science (vol 317, p 1517)
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text: GeekDad admits his battery habit Geek Dad 20 September 11 Flicr/Razor512 Andy Robertson Contributor Follow @GeekDadGamer I've been developing a secret addiction: secondary batteries. While I'm sure I could stop anytime, it probably gives away just how much battery life means to me.Perhaps it's a sign of my age, being used to gadgets that lasted longer than a day before they needed recharging. Batteries almost seemed irrelevant to me on my precious clamshell Donkey Kong game. Of maybe these devices have become an electronic security blanket that I can't do without. I have to admit that the thought of my iPhone on low charge is something that sends me twitching for the nearest plug.More than any of this though, I think shorter battery life -- and the need to supplement this for general use of modern gadgets -- is a sign of the times. Whether it's the PSVita, 3DS or iPhone, its battery life that comes under most pressure when prioritising features.The funny thing is that I would actually pay a premium for a slightly larger product with a much bigger battery. In practice updated products usually keep the battery life about the same and go for a smaller form factor.Until manufacturers realise this desire for longer-lasting gadgets, here are a couple of external batteries I've found to be pretty good:Pebble (Veho VCC-A007-PBP): A large capacity battery with pretty much every adaptor you could ever need. When I've used this it has managed to refill my iPhone battery to 100 percent. Twice.Dual-Port (TeckNet iEP380): Another large capacity charger (5,000mAh) and with the added benefit of offering an iPad friendly high output charging socket. When I've used this on my iPhone it seemed to run out a little quicker than the Pebble though.iCruiser (Trent IMP1000): This offers a massive capacity (11,000mAh) and comes with connectors for most gadgets and phones -- unusually though, it also comes with DS, DSi and Gameboy adaptors.Andy Robertson (@GeekDadGamer) curates GeekDad and runs the Family Videogame Awards. Poll How long do you need between charges? They should last a week or so with moderate use. * I need my gadgets to cope with a day's heavy use. * My gadgets need to last at least five hours. * I'm happy with three hours between charges. * As long as I get a couple of hours high end entertainment I'm happy. * Edited by Nate Lanxon Comments I agree completely. I have occasionally thought of swapping my Android phone for an old feature-phone. And my dream device - is probably an e-ink tablet with a good lightweight browser. (A hacked Nook maybe?) Howard Sep 21st 2011 I can definately endorse the Pebble. I have the XT version which has tips for almost anything including the DS, DS Lite, PSP and pretty much all phones. Charges my Blackberry 3 - 4 times and even puts a does into my iPad. It looks good and has a nice pouch with a pocket for the tips. Its a must for business travellers, festival goers and campers (Thats me !) Ben Sep 21st 2011 I couldn't agree more! I was thinking about this the other day when I found my first ever mobile 'phone... The battery on that brick lasted for 14 hours standby, or 1 hour talking. I had to charge it all the time. Then mobiles improved to the point that I was surprised if I had to charge a 2G handset one more than once a week, even when I'd been making calls each day. Now, with an iPhone, I'm back to the daily charging and we seem to have taken a backward step. I even put up with turning the iPhone's 3G signal off (and have slower data load times) if I go away for a weekend, just to stretch the battery over 2 days instead of 1. Duncs Sep 27th 2011 Reply to a comment Name Email Comment Submit » Latest on wired.co.uk


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Hunt the missing knowledge at the Museum of London's exhibition of mysterious objects, What Is It? Curious drinking vessels and other artefacts are on display to illustrate how archaeologists identify and discover the history of their finds. The brief account of the scientific techniques they use is backed up by workshops on Thursdays at 1.10 pm. Topics range from analysing ceramics, bone, antler and glass to the clues supplied by amphorae to the Roman way of life and the preservation of textiles. And for half term - between 25 February and 29 February - there are activities for families and children. Perhaps someone will solve the puzzle of objects that have so far defied identification: for example, the oddly shaped piece of Roman metalwork shown above.
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Please join us for our 14th Holiday Open Studio on Saturday, 11/22 and Sunday, 11/23 from 12-5pm. We are pleased to display Lisa Palombo's new "Horse Power" series of paintings inspired by the speed and power
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France Using the position of the sun and the time of high tide, an astrophysicist pinpoints when Monet put brush to canvas By Martin Bailey. Web only Published online: 21 August 2014 Claude Monet, Impression,
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This book (Lisa Palombo: American Impressionist) shows Palombo to be a master of oil painting on linen. Her luminous color vibrates across the surface of her flower, still life, and landscape paintings and sings from the shadows, as well. Her signature style—bold brushstrokes and vibrant color—expresses her joy at what she sees in nature; she delights in painting this so the viewer can share her experience. I am captivated by the rich textures and immediacy of her work.Nita Leland, Author, Teacher, Watercolorist, and Blogger - from Foreword of Lisa Palombo: American Impressionist


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Brothers & Sisters: Habitat for Humility
This week on Brothers & Sisters, we learn that some things (major demolition work) are best left to people with lots of experience; some things (running a start-up, becoming an advertising exec) are ideal for passionate newbies; and one thing (taking down your arch-nemesis) is just made for family.
Kitty and Robert
Robert comes to Kitty bearing information about surrogacy -- since Trish flaked, why don't we go the simple, legally cut-and-dried route of hiring a womb? Then Trish calls Kitty -- she realizes that all of Kitty's questions made her think about the things she didn't WANT to think about, but that needed to consider. After lots of soul searching, she realizes she still doesn't want to be a mother, and she'd love for Kitty and Robert to adopt her child. Kitty is thrilled, but Robert is dubious: What's to keep her from changing her mind again? And why is Kitty so bent on doing the most complicated thing?
Sarah and the Start-Ups
Greentopia lands an interview with a venture capitalist -- and surprise, it's Graham Finch! The Start-Ups are a bit concerned that Sarah and Graham seem to spend much of the meeting flirting. They're even more put out when they realize Graham was involved in the near-implosion of Ojai. But the worst part is when Graham says he needs to meet with just the CFO (Sarah), not the creative types. They're right to be worried -- Graham offers Sarah a million bucks now, more funding later, a CEO position, and lots of other goodness, but the boys who came up with the idea would be out on their asses (with a check, but still...) He grudgingly allows that they can stay on a "co-founders" -- figureheads with no power -- and then commences kissing Sarah. Yowza! Sarah releases his lips long enough to go over to the Start-Up's apartment, and is shocked to find that they're not happy with the deal. You've totally sold us out!
Holly and Rebecca
Rebecca sits in on an advertising meeting with Holly and an ad firm, and has some decent ideas -- enough that the ad guy offers her some part-time work as a trend-spotter. Not bad! But Holly has a better idea -- why doesn't Rebecca come on board as an advertising manager? Rebecca worries about what Tommy will say, but Holly pooh-poohs that -- I'm the CEO, and it's my decision! She even gives Rebecca Saul's old office. Rebecca burbles the good news to the Walker clan (sans Tommy) and is amazed that they're not jumping for joy for her.
Nora and the house
Nora brings the boys around to see the new house -- and enlist them in demolition work. Justin, Kevin, Scotty and Saul whine and protest, until Nora says that this is her family legacy, her Ojai -- and there's no Holly in sight! The guys agree to help -- but they will NOT do it graciously (or quietly). Robert agrees to help out when he and Kitty stop by (Kitty is NOT happy to be drafted), and Sarah takes to the sledgehammer with alacrity, working out her frustration at the Start-Ups' reaction to the offer. Nora continues to cling to manic good cheer in the face of complaints until an ill-aimed hammer blow sends a crack up the wall and leads to a partial ceiling collapse. She's ready to give up on the house, but Kitty gives her an impassioned speech about the joy of complications, using the family as illustrations, to buck Nora up. Perhaps she should do that when they're outside the disintegrating building... another chunk of ceiling falls, and everyone flees.
The wrap-up
The next day, the guys bring Nora back to the house and reveal a gorgeous tile wall that had been plastered over. There are charms to the house -- just charms that an architect and licensed contractor should be hired to bring out. Nora agrees.
Robert talks to Kevin about Kitty and the adoption, and Kevin asks what Robert actually wants. Apparently that was enough to get him excited about Trish again, because we see Robert and Kitty attending Trish's ultrasound, seeing their baby for the first time.
Sarah turns down Graham's deal (but not Graham's tongue and, um, other bits, just one last time) and goes back to the Start-Ups bearing beer, pizza and the news about their poverty. Um, yay? What are they going to do about funding now?
Justin apologizes to Rebecca for not being supportive about the job -- then gives her "Advertising for Dummies" as an office-warming present. Snerk. Tommy is shocked to find that Holly gave Rebecca a senior position in the company without consulting him. They fight, and Holly tells him to deal with it or take it to the board. Tommy meets with Saul and asks for his help in taking Holly down. Whoo-hoo! Let the mayhem begin!
Highlights, thoughts and odds and ends
- I'm torn about the bellyaching at Nora's house -- the guys really don't know how to be supportive of Nora. Plus, Kevin saying the day off means a day of no work? Shut it! People volunteer on their days off all the time, and it's a good thing! But that's kind of the point -- they didn't volunteer. They were forced into helping. If Nora had asked and they'd agreed, it would be another story, but she just press-ganged them and expected them to be happy about it.
- It did lead to a priceless quote: Nora says that basic demolition should be easy for them. Saul: "Basic demolition is what we do to each other at dinner after we've had copious amounts of wine." Justin: "And you can't mix that with power tools!"
- The Start-Ups tell Graham that they've "crunched the numbers:" Graham is contemptuous: "What was the crunchelaiton factor in your crunchification?" Heh.
- I like Rebecca, but she was an idiot this week. How could she not have anticipated that the Walkers would be taken aback by the news that Holly had just installed her in what had been their family business? Then she asks Holly if she would have gotten this chance if she wasn't Holly's daughter. Duh! At least Holly tells her the truth.
- Speaking of Duh... how could Sarah not anticipate that the Start Ups wouldn't be happy with the deal?. "What are we, like the taco bell Chihuahua or something?" Geek Start-Up asks. Studly Start-Up is blunt: "At least for a second, show us enough respect to not act like you didn't sell us out here."
- Sarah tells Kitty and Nora about her meeting with Graham. Kitty: "Wow, that must have been a doozy of a kiss if you got a million dollars out of it." Hee!
- Sarah goes back to the Start-Ups with the news that she turned down the deal. Geek Start-Up: "So you really turned down a million dollars?" Sarah: "Oh yeah -- a million dollars, an actual salary, an expense account, benefits and an ongoing sex life...." Geek Start-Up: "I could help you with that part...." Sarah: "I'm good for now." What makes it is how Geek Start-Up (oh, fine, his name is Ethan) is trying to look suave, and then looks so abashed, and how Stud Start-Up (Kyle) is looking at him in amazement, like "Seriously, dude? You made that play NOW?" Hee!
- I love this idea of Tommy and Saul conspiring to oust Holly. This should get interesting...


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Kevin S. DeckerProfessor of PhilosophyPatterson Hall 229CPhone: 509.359.6018Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Areas of Specialization:
Social and Political Theory, Ethics, American Pragmatism, Philosophy and Popular Culture, German Idealism.
Areas of Competence:Forthcoming and Recent Publications:
Applied Ethics, History of Philosophy (Modern and Contemporary), Phenomenology, Critical Theory, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophies of the Natural and Social Sciences
- The Ultimate South Park and Philosophy, co-editor with Robert Arp (Wiley-Blackwell)
- Ender's Game and Philosophy, editor (Wiley-Blackwell)
- Who is Who? The Philosophy of Doctor Who (I.B. Tauris Publishers)
- "Thank God It's Stephen Colbert!" in Jason Holt, ed., The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell)
- "There are No Universal Principles That Should Guide Medical Practice and Research," and "Response to Pullman," in Robert Arp, ed., Contemporary Debates in Philosophy: Bioethics (Wiley-Blackwelll).
- "There's Always a Bigger Fish: Tyranny, Power and the Rule of the Ruthless," in Nancy Reagin and Janice Liedl, eds., Star Wars and History (Wiley-Blackwell).
- "What Does Your Tattoo Say About You?" Inked Magazine (May 2012 issue)
- "Perspectives and Ideologies: A Pragmatic Use for Recognition Theory," Philosophy and Social Criticism 38:2 (February 2012).
- "Clarence Irving Lewis," and "Charles Sanders Peirce," entries in Key Terms in Logic (Continuum).
- "The Ethics of the Last of the Time Lords," in Doctor Who and Philosophy, eds. Paula Smithka and Court Lewis (Open Court)
Christopher C. Kirby, PhD. University of South Florida (2008)Associate Professor of PhilosophyPatterson Hall 229EPhone: 509.359.6503Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Kirby joined the Philosophy Program in the fall of 2008. The general focus of his teaching and scholarship is in the history of philosophy and comparative thought. Kirby (as his students call him) teaches upper division courses on ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, the philosophy of religion, Chinese Philosophy, and Environmental Ethics, as well as several introductory philosophy courses, including the recent offering... Zombies and Philosophy! In his research, he is most interested in thinkers who draw insight from exploring nature - such as Aristotle and the Daoist sage Zhuangzi - as well as more recent thinkers who combine those sorts of insights with scientific and/or aesthetic modes of thought, like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, Arne Naess, E.O. Wilson... and especially John Dewey.
Kirby also sponsors several clubs on campus: The Transcendental Apathetic (EWU's philosophy club), the Environmental Club, and the Mandarin Chinese Conversation Group. Contact him if you'd like more information on any of these organizations.
Current and Recent Activity:
In 2014, Dr. Kirby published an edited volume of essays with Bloomsbury Press called Dewey and the Ancients: Hellenic and Hellenistic Themes in the Philosophy of John Dewey. He is currently developing an essay on service learning in environmental ethics courses and will be on leave during the fall quarter to draft the first few chapters of a book-length project that traces the philosophical history of the concept of impulse (hormé in Greek, conatus in Latin).
Terrance MacMullanProfessor of Philosophy and HonorsPatterson Hall 229BPhone: 509.359.6020Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Areas of Specialization
Social and Political Philosophy, Pragmatism.
Areas of Competence
Philosophy of Race, Latin American Philosophy, Philosophy and Pop Culture.
University of Oregon, Eugene OR
Ph.D. in Philosophy, August 2002
Dissertation: Dewey and Du Bois: The Meaning and Consequence of Race
Hamilton College, Clinton NY
B.A. in Philosophy with Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, May 1994
Honor's Thesis: "Habermas' Discourse Ethic and the First Amendment"
Current Research Focus
Pragmatism, Latin American Philosophy, Philosophy of Race.
Current Projects
- Book Manuscript in development: Greater America: Philosophy and the Promise of Inter-American Democracy
Recent Publications
- [Forthcoming] "Facing up to Ignorance and Privilege: Philosophy of Whiteness as Public Intellectualism," Philosophy Compass: Special Issue on Philosophy of Race, 2015.
- "Fact, Propaganda or Legitimate Aspiration? Frondizi on the Philosophic Unity of the Two Americas," Inter-American Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, Is.2, Fall 2014.
- [Forthcoming] "The Platonic Paradox of Darth Plagueis: How could a Sith Lord be Wise?" in The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy. Jason T. Eberl & Kevin S. Decker, editors. Blackwell Philosophy, 2015.
Mimi Marinucci, Ph.D.Professor Of Philosophy/Women's and Gender StudiesPatterson Hall 229DPhone: 509.359.6026Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Marinucci joined the faculty in 2000. She came to EWU from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where she completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy and a graduate certificate in Women's Studies. She has a joint appointment, and her time is therefore split equally between Philosophy and Women's & Gender Studies. She was promoted to full professor in 2011. Marinucci is a past recipient of the EWU President's Award and Professor of the Year award (2011), as well as a U.S. Professors of the Year nominee (2012), and she was awarded the Best of the West Plains EWU Teacher of the Year (2012). Her teaching and research are focused on feminism, philosophy, and feminist philosophy, particularly as represented in popular culture. She is especially interested in popular culture as a medium for the production and dissemination of knowledge about who we are as women and men. In addition to a number of published articles, Marinucci is also the author of the book Feminism is Queer: The Intimate Connection between Queer and Feminist Theory (Zed Books, 2010). She is also the founding editor of "Wave 2.5: A Feminist Zine," a two-time Utne Independent Press Award nominee (2005, 2009).
Kathryn JulyanQuarterly FacultyPatterson Hall 229NPhone: 509.359-6738Email: firstname.lastname@example.com recently completed her PhD coursework in Philosophy and Religion with an emphasis in Asian and Comparative Studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies. She also holds a MA degree in Philosophy from Tufts University. She has held the position of Adjunct Lecturer at Eastern Washington University since 2002 where she teaches courses in Philosophy, Religion, and Women and Gender Studies. Between 2009- 2011 Kathryn acted as the founding!adviser for!EWU's student led group, the Compassionate Interfaith Society. Kathryn's areas of specialization are Indian Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, and Women's Spirituality.
Charles Scott Kinder-Pyle~MDiv, DMinQuarterly FacultyPatterson Hall 229NPhone: 509.359.6738Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
And if now, there's so much bitterness in these silks,
there's a tenderness that is never born,
that never dies; it lets fly
another great, apocalyptic handkerchief:
the blue, unedited hand of God.
--Cesar Vallejo, "Fresco," in The Black Heralds, as translated by Rebecca Seiferle
David WeiseQuarterly FacultyPatterson Hall 229FPhone: 509.359.6738Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Kerri SadowskiProgram Coordinator for Philosophy & English CompositionPatterson Hall 229PPhone: 509.359.7064Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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Public joint-stock company Ukrtransgaz has tightened the security regime of the gas transport system due to cases of illegal actions destabilizing the operation of its facilities in Ivano-Frankivsk region, the press service of Ukrtransgaz has reported.The press service said that the relevant orders were signed by Ukrtransgaz Head Ihor Lokhman after a meeting with heads of the main gas pipeline departments.
Lokhman said that Ukrtransgaz is mobilizing internal resources to prevent the destabilization of the operation of the gas transport system's facilities. The twenty-four-hour cooperation with territorial divisions of the Interior Ministry, SBU and coordination groups of the antiterrorist center in the regions is established. The special regimes are being introduced all over Ukraine.


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Body found on golf course shows hypothermia signs
January 24, 2014 - 10:50 am
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ARNOLD, Md. (AP) - Anne Arundel County police say an autopsy for a woman found dead on a snowy golf course shows signs of hypothermia.
Police say there's no indication so far that anyone else played a role in the death of 49-year-old Diana Kapnistos Hester of Arnold. The official cause of death is pending while investigators await toxicology results.
A man walking his dog Wednesday morning found Hester's body near the 15th hole tee box at Bay Hills Golf Club, a few blocks from Hester's home.
Kimberly Scott, a family friend, tells The Capital that Hester, a self-employed accountant, was known for late-night walks. Scott says Hester went out to watch children sledding at the golf course and appears to have "stayed out too late."


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Hey Duders,
So, I have a question for you. Is there any way to play one vs. AI in Company of Heroes 2? Here is a screenshot. As you can see, there is a lock over the One vs. One. I even tried to set up a custom game with the same results. See image two.
I really want to play online, but I need some time before I step into the online arena. If anyone wants to play and teach me how to be better let me know.


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Book Search
Commitment in Organizations
Accumulated Wisdom and New Directions
Series: SIOP Organizational Frontiers Series
Commitment is one of the most researched concepts in organizational behavior. This edited book in the SIOP Organizational Frontiers series, with contributions from many scholars, attempts to summarize current research and suggests new directions for studies on commitment in organizations....
Published October 14th 2013 by Routledge
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Strategy, Principles and Policy
Series: Space Power and Politics
This new study considers military space strategy within the context of the land and naval strategies of the past. Explaining why and how strategists note the similarities of space operations to those of the air and naval forces, this book shows why many such strategies unintentionally lead to...
Published April 6th 2006 by Routledge


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The attitude for this Mississippi State squad is one game does not make a season but it could complete it.
Mississippi State (8-4) is hoping its first the program's first appearance in a New Year's Day bowl since the 1999 Cotton will translate into a memorable finish to the 2010 campaign.
"It's important that I go out a winner like I came here as, which was a winner," senior defensive end Pernell McPhee said. "I want to leave my teammates with a smile on their face. It's my last game of college football and a lot of my friends and family get to watch. So I'm going to try out and have fun for them."
State's first bowl game since 2007 will be a 2011 Gator Bowl matchup (12:30 p.m., ESPN2) today with Michigan (7-5), college football's all-time leader in wins, at the home field of the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars.
"The opportunity to go to such a great game that I've watched my whole life on New Year's Day is what makes the bowl system so great," Mullen said. "To get a premier matchup is a special, special bowl."
While MSU athletic director Scott Stricklin has already stated the experience of the program's first bowl game in Florida since the 1941 Southeastern Conference Championship team traveled to the Orange Bowl has been memorable even before kickoff.
"I would look at other schools outside the state as a kid and it seems like they were in New Year's Day bowl games every year," Stricklin said. "We talked about creating great experiences and that's our job. Obviously, for our fans and alumni winning would be the best experience of them all."
Mississippi State's Gator Bowl berth is the first for a Southeastern Conference member since 1994, and will mark the first time in MSU history the Bulldogs will play a Big Ten foe in a postseason game.
State has only played three Big Ten opponents in school history, with the last contest coming against Illinois in 1980.
"This is a great reward for our players and coaches that worked so hard all year," Mullen said. "We earned this trip with the way we fought throughout the season and we're grateful to the Gator Bowl Association and the City of Jacksonville for this opportunity to play in a historic New Year's Day Bowl."
Both teams may run version's of the spread offense but the philosophical differences of the two systems couldn't be more contrasting.
While finding humor in the notion of MSU is more of the 3 yards and a cloud of dust stereotype, Mullen did agree that his offensive rushing attack compares to what Michigan has looked to do in the past.
"Yeah, they're a high-powered, explosive spread-the-field offense and we kinda like to grind out up front on both sides of the ball," Mullen said. "Maybe it's just a sign of the times right now. It should make for a fun matchup."
Michigan will look to feature the high-powered explosiveness of quarterback Denard Robinson.
Robinson ran for 136.9 yards per game and 14 touchdowns for the Wolverines, who averaged 34.3 points per game. He topped 100 yards rushing in nine of 12 games and topped the 200-yard mark twice.
"I mean he's the first quarterback to throw for 1,500 yards and run for 1,500 yards so I guess his stats speak for itself," MSU sophomore defensive back Corey Broomfield said.
In another bout of irony, the coaching situations couldn't be any more different leading up to kickoff as well.
According to reports from the Detroit Free Press, Rodriguez's fate of holding on to his job as the leader of the Wolverines football program lies completely in the hands of athletic director Dave Brandon.
Brandon, who was previously chairman of the board, chief executive officer, and manager of Domino's Pizza, has said publicly his timetable for evaluating Rodriguez remains after the final game — the Jan. 1 Gator Bowl — and will not make any decisions before that contest is played despite the negative effect it could have on future recruiting for the football program.
During an end-of-the-season football banquet, that was described by many news outlets as awkward and strange, Rodriguez cried, quoted the Bible along with Josh Groban, and then played a song from the musician.
"My name is Rich Rodriguez. I'm honored to be the head coach at the University of Michigan," the Wolverines third-year head coach said. "I hope you realize I truly want to be a Michigan man."
Mullen on the other hand has his future already secured in a four-year agreement that will pay him $10.6 million dollars over that period.
"I know we're very happy, my wife and I, to be staying here hopefully for a long time to come," Mullen said. "Really excited with the direction of the program is going. Everybody is on the same page and we see a great future at Mississippi State."


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Small water district founded by local pioneers will merge with large provider
MURRIETA —— Even as the city struggles to preserve its history, one of the last reminders of its past is quickly fading away. The Murrieta County Water District, founded by local pioneers, will merge with a larger water district next week, after 42 years of providing water to residents and businesses west of Interstate 15.
"This is one of the last pieces of history that people can identify as Murrieta," board member Gary Allen said. Allen has served on the water district board for 21 years.
Much of the area's history has changed or been replaced with housing tracts and condominiums, Allen said. The farms, ranches, horses and cattle are disappearing.
Allen and board President Mike Matteson said they always knew the area would grow and the water district would eventually have to merge with a larger district —— that day just got here sooner than they expected.
The five-member water board decided in April to merge the 6.5-square-mile Murrieta district, which serves 2,400 customers, into Riverside-based Western Municipal Water District, which serves 18,000 retail and wholesale customers in a 510-square-mile boundary from Norco to Temecula. The Murrieta district is hosting a closing ceremony at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the district's office, 42290 Ivy St.
Not an easy decision
The decision to merge was perhaps toughest for Matteson, whose father, Alvin Matteson, and aunt, Olga Gordon, helped found the district four decades ago.
"It's hard to let loose," Matteson said, adding that after the district is gone, he does not know what he will do with his time.
A decision on the district's future became more urgent when a July 2004 draft report to the Local Agency Formation Commission recommended the Murrieta district consider merging with another district as a way to cut costs for customers.
Residents also complained in the last three years about high copper levels in the water in one housing tract and low water pressure in the northern section of the district.
The complaints did not contribute to the water board's decision to merge, Matteson said, but they did create headaches. The merger is more a result of Murrieta's phenomenal growth, which the district was barely able to keep up with, he said.
In 1998, the district served 700 customers. By 2002, that number more than doubled to 1,500. To meet the growing demand, the board decided the district could no longer rely only on well water and approved the use of imported water for the first time.
The Murrieta district was not alone in struggling to keep up with explosive growth in California.
"With California's growth moving to rural areas, a lot of smaller districts are getting a little caught off guard," said Catherine Smith, executive director of the Sacramento-based California Special Districts Association, of which Murrieta County Water District is a member.
Small water districts are struggling to respond to rapid development, Smith said. In particular, they are having a tough time getting the money they need to put in improvements that new development requires, she said.


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Homecoming Weekend
Omicron hosts a weekend of activities for alumni returning for Homecoming Weekend, including an informal meet-and-greet on Friday night, a tailgate at Bartels Hall (the Field House) before the game, and the traditional cocktail hour and banquet at the house on Saturday evening.
The annual meeting of ISWZA Fraternity, including the election of directors, takes places on Saturday morning. All brothers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For additional information, please contact the High Rho at email@example.com 2009
This year, our chapter and alumni board have decided to expand our programming for the weekend in the hopes of creating a new tradition for what to expect with LXA Homecomings in the future.
We really want to encourage and welcome our alumni to come back to campus year after year, reminisce about your time in the house, catch up with old friends, learn about the current chapter and continue to make new lasting connections with other alumni and current students. Our chapter has a long history at Cornell, and it is our alumni which make us stronger.
Friday, Oct. 16
Morning: Play a round of Golf at the Robert Trent Jones Cornell University Golf Course. Limited tee times available starting at 9:20am. Contact Dave Cronheim (email@example.com) for further details, cost and team information. Advanced RSVP required
Evening: 2 Parallel Events starting at 5:30pm.
- Drinks and Dinner at the Statler Hotel on campus for the classes of the 60's. Space very limited. Contact Sandy Gilbert (email@example.com) for additional information. Advanced RSVP required.
- Alumni/Undergraduate BBQ at 125 Edgemoor Lane (all alumni and guests welcome)
After Dinner, we invite you to continue to mix and mingle at 125 Edgemoor or visit the local establishments in Collegetown–Chapter House, The Palms, Ruloffs, Dino's, Stella's, etc.
Saturday, Oct. 17
8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.—ISWZA Board Meeting at 125 Edgemoor Lane*
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.—Alumni Meeting of Omicron Zeta at 125 Edgemoor Lane (all alumni welcome)
* All alumni are welcome to attend the early board meeting as well, but we are strongly encouraging attendance at the general alumni meeting, where we will be giving an overview of the house, introducing officers, answering questions, etc. The first meeting will primarily be the business aspect of Omicron Zeta and ISWZA.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—Alumni/Undergrad Tailgate: Kite Hill Parking Lot (all alumni & guests)
12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.—Football Game (Cornell vs. Fordham) **
**Football Tickets: We would be happy to secure tickets for you at ($15) each. Please indicate the quantity and return with a check made payable to Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Your tickets will be in your welcome packet when you arrive
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.—Wine and Cheese Cocktail Reception at 125 Edgemoor Lane (all alumni & guests)
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.—Dinner at 125 Edgemoor Lane (all alumni & guests)
8:00 p.m.—Celebration of Traditions & Dessert Reception at Edgemoor Lane (all alumni & guests)
Sunday, Oct. 18
9:00 a.m.–11:00am—Brunch at 125 Edgemoor Lane-->
Lodging Information
Alumni are encouraged to make lodging arrangements early. For a list of hotels, motels, and inns, see the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce's page of lodging options.
Alumni who intend to stay at the chapter house are asked to notify the undergraduates so that space may be made available. The Iswza Board is discouraging the use of first floor space for weekend lodging.
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Future Homecoming Dates
- October 17-19, 2014
- September 18-20, 2015


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My name is Joe from Bozeman. Looking forward to talking to new Montana members on this forum.
Archery, duck hunting, and family sums up what I'm all about.
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My name is Joe from Bozeman. Looking forward to talking to new Montana members on this forum.
Archery, duck hunting, and family sums up what I'm all about.
Hey Joe! Brandon from Kalispell here! Sweet bull in your pic, im officially jealous! The only twig between me and a beautiful 6 point ruined my perfect shot this year! I'm all about God, family and bow hunting, dont have a kill other than birds with it yet but been close several times just never been able to loose an arrow other than the time mentioned above! It'll come though, I hunt to hard for it not to! Hows the hunting in your area? My bro and sis in law live over there, gonna try and make it over there this summer to check out the mountains!
Our ranch extends into Montana... does that make me eligible for this thread? :) im all about the family and bowhunting, doesnt get much better than that. how much snow do you guys have?
Average snow in the South West corner, but I know the East side has been dumped on. Changing my turkey hunt this year because of the snow pack. It's going to be interesting to see what the winter kill numbers are.
How's your snow pack?
Yeah, I'm in the South East corner.. Its been horrible this year. We havent seen this much snow in a LONG time. I'm really hoping it starts melting soon.. I'm just hoping I get to turkey hunt this year. I tried bowhunting turkeys my first year of bowhunting and then got frustrated and never did it again. But this year I have decided to try again now that I have some more experience under my belt..
my name is Tom moved to Livingston MT from midwest last summer. Love it here did some hunting this past season, but prety excited for this year since i have resident status now. my goal is to put a elk on the ground this year, hopefully with my bow. Family, hunting, fishing and pretty much anything outdoors is what I do.
I made the trip down the upper Madison river today, and saw over a 1,000 elk out on the flats. Bulls still packing bone. Good to see that many elk. I did see two wolves pulling a dead elk out of the Gallatin river coming back from West Yellowstone to Bozeman today as well.
yea joe, I know the wind in Livingston is terrible I like it over here and like being close to the yellowstone but am actualy considering moving to the bozeman or belgrade area. I work in bozeman anyway and the wind is about to drive me nuts. Thats cool you seen all those elk, i seen a lot south of livingston when we had that first good snow back around thanksgiving time. You said you duck hunt, where do you hunt ducks at?
Anybody have a feel for Antelope winterkill in the Southeast? I was hoping to draw this year, but heard the numbers were down in 700 even before this winter. I appreciate any feedback.
I don't know about this winter, but antelope in 700 are suffering from several years of blue tongue and winterkill. Numbers are way down as is quality. The fact they give out 13000 permits doesn't help.


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VA Cutting Regional Office Staffs by a Quarter
September 28, 2012
The Veterans Affairs Department has begun slashing more than a quarter of its staff at 21 regional medical management offices.
The cuts will reduce total staffing at those regional offices from roughly 1,700 now to 1,236 — a cut of about 464 positions, according to a Sept. 10 internal memo obtained by Federal Times.
Each regional office had staffs of roughly 82 people on average, as of June. Under the new plan, they will shrink to between 55 — in the case of Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, in Linthicum, Md. — and 65 — in the case of VISN 8, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
VA spokesman Phil Budahn declined to discuss the scope or timetable of the staffing cuts. In a statement, he said no employees would lose their jobs, although some might be shifted into other positions at medical centers within their regions.


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Frist Two Stages of Darla in Oil
December 29th, 2013
I wanted to try and complete this portrait for Christmas, but didn't make it by far. Unfortunately I had way to much work this year and I only managed to complete two stages. This will be a very small, but cute oil painting of Darla, the size is only 25 x 25 cm. Right now I'm updating my website, but I will start to paint again very soon. I had to take some time off the easel in order to reload y batteries. I have decided to create a soft and simple background for Darla.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. Kyle Rudolph's breakthrough season has earned him a trip to the Pro Bowl. Rudolph, the Minnesota Vikings' second-year tight end, was named to the NFC team Tuesday, replacing the Atlanta Falcons' Tony Gonzalez, who won't play due to injury. Rudolph was Minnesota's second-round pick in 2011 and developed into one of the top receiving options for the Vikings. He set career highs across the board as the No. 1 tight end and was second on the team with 53 catches and 493 receiving yards. Rudolph caught a team-high nine touchdown passes, which tied for the most among NFC tight ends. It was the second-highest total by a tight end in team history. Visanthe Shiancoe caught 11 touchdown passes in 2009. Rudolph is the first Vikings tight end to make the Pro Bowl since Bryon Chamberlain in 2001. He joins teammates Jared Allen, Jerome Felton, Chad Greenway, Adrian Peterson and Blair Walsh on the NFC team. Follow Brian Hall on Twitter.
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Sotheby's Contemporary Turkish Art Sale – artmarketblog.com
Sotheby's Contemporary Turkish Art Sale – artmarketblog.com
Last post I wrote about how auction houses introduce new sale categories to entice buyers, create buzz and take advantage of emerging markets. Also in my last post I mentioned that Sotheby's have introduced a new Contemporary Turkish Art sale category which will be tested out for the first time in London on the 4th of March. A total of 73 works by 53 artists will be auctioned which are expected to fetch a total of around 1.2 million pounds. The 73 lots will be made up of paintings, photographs, sculptures and installations by some of Turkey's most sought after contemporary artists as well as works by some of Turkey's modern masters.
The are several reasons that the Sotheby's contemporary Turkish art sale is such an important sale. Apart from the fact that it is the first sale dedicated to contemporary Turkish art to be held by Sotheby's:
1. The sale will give a good indication of whether there is enough confidence in the market for Contemporary art to warrant the introduction of a new sale category.
2. The sale will give a good indication of whether the hype surrounding the work of contemporary Turkish artists can be converted into sales
3. The sale will give good indication of how many of the wealthy middle eastern collectors are still in the market for art
With some auction houses combining sale categories and reducing staff numbers to streamline their operation, introducing a new contemporary sale category at this time may seem like a bit of a risk. And, to be honest, it is. Had the new sale category been created to cater for a known, dedicated and well established collecting niche then the creation of a new sale category would be much easier to justify. Although Turkey has a surprisingly vibrant and well established contemporary art scene the number of dedicated collectors of contemporary Turkish art are relatively few in number. Sotheby's must, therefore, be relying on the more substantial number of wealthy collectors of middle eastern art to bolster the number of bidders. With the financial crisis affecting virtually all art buyers, including the wealthy middle eastern buyers, the risk of a poor result is quite high. Does this mean that the contemporary Turkish art sale is a NOT a risk worth taking?. Definitely not. If it weren't for companies such as Sotheby's who are willing and able to take such a risk then the art market would never progress and expand. Regardless of whether or not the auction is a success the fact that Sotheby's were willing to take the gamble is an encouraging sign that the financial crisis has not completely discouraged the market from moving forward.
If there is one emerging art scene that is worthy of having a dedicated sale then it would have to contemporary Turkish art. There has not been much written about the market for contemporary Turkish art but there is quite a lot to be said so stay tuned for more information on the market for Turkish art.
"Spiritual" by Turkish artist Taner Ceylan (est. £30,000-£40,000)
**Nicholas Forrest is an art market analyst, art critic and journalist based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of http://www.artmarketblog.com, writes the art column for the magazine Antiques and Collectibles for Pleasure and Profit and contributes to many other publications.
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"If it weren't for companies such as Sotheby's who are willing and able to take such a risk then the art market would never progress and expand. "
True but also their excessive risks, in the form of guarantees, resulted in the art auction industry being hurt much greater than it would have been if these guarantees would have been used less frequently.
Think Chinese Contemporary Art is a great new place to explore and diversify one's collecting..The Getty is not alone, and is a good indicator of an important trend…I would predict that for the next few years Chinese Contemporary Art will become the next haven for the Chinese, .Although the storm of collecting Chinese Contemporary art started with Europe, it now has rightfully gone back to the Chinese who are now starting to collect and are beginning to understand and catch up with there own art history…..
Its a matter of time that Chinese Contemporary art will have fully caught up to western prices…. with their collecting base outnumbering europe and the west.
In the short term—the next 12 to 18 months—there will be good opportunities to buy works by top-tier artists in both painting and photography. By top-tier, I mean the 40 or so who have gained art-historical recognition, have been internationally exhibited, and are being acquired by museums in the West as well as Asia. Historical works by these individuals—the first generation of Chinese contemporary artists, from 1989 through early 2000s—are relatively scarce and will continue to gain value. The global downturn has yielded some attractive pricing, particularly in comparison to top contemporary artists in the West, creating smart buying opportunities. In fact, art funds focusing on Chinese contemporary art have been formed to take advantage of this moment. Museums are also acquiring for their collections.
Chinese contemporary photography is a buying opportunity. It's still undervalued relative to painting, which was the focus for collectors for many years. Quality works will become increasingly scarce, particularly as China develops as a consumer society with its own collector base. The Chinese audience with disposable income is growing, and a consistent percentage of those people will become art advocates and collectors.
The Chinese economy may be slowing down, but it is not in a recession. China will remain among the world's most attractive investment destinations, and art will continue to parallel this direction. The result is that Chinese contemporary art will weather this economic downturn and will come out as an even stronger player.
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I am currently working on a Windows 8.1 deployment that will end up on quite a few tablets used in retail stores. Interesting project from a requirements perspective, because usually I never had to worry about machines being stolen by customers that much
New Feature in Windows 8.1 Update
Of course, I am deploying Windows 8.1 Update (latest and greatest!) to these tablets which is easy. Create a Build & Capture Task Sequence in MDT and afterwards deploy it with whatever you like. I have to stick to MDT as a deployment tool for the time being, as the customer has not yet upgraded their ConfigMgr environment to 2012 R2.
These tablets (Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 10 by the way) are of course touch and always used with touch, because the retail agents will be walking around with these devices. Because of this the customer wants the Operating System to boot to Start and not to desktop and use as many modern / immersive applications as possible, for example IE11.
It's pretty easy to force this behaviour via Group Policy. What would happen though, if the Organisational Unit (OU) these tablets are in, does not only have tablets, but also Laptops which are not touch enabled? You would need to create some kind of filter to only apply this setting to the touch-enabled tablets, right? WRONG!
Microsoft implemented a neat little feature into Windows 8.1 Update which automatically detects whether it is running on a tablet / slate or something else. This feature, if it detects that it's running on a slate device, will automatically let Windows boot to Start and set File Type Associations to open up the modern / immersive applications. If it detects that it's running on a mobile or desktop device, then it will boot to Desktop and use the desktop IE11.
Pretty cool, huh? So away goes that GPO!
POWER_PLATFORM_ROLE enumeration
How does Windows 8.1 Update know what it's running on? It's checking a hardware property, which needs to be set by the device's vendor. It's called POWER_PLATFORM_ROLE, seems to be part of PowrProf.dll and can be queried like this:
(get-wmiobject win32_computersystem).PCSystemType
More information on this POWER_PLATFORM_ROLE can be found here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa373174%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
What's the result of above query if you run it on your device? Chances are it's probably 1, 2 or 4. Bad luck, this cool feature won't work on your device.
Windows will only boot to Start if this property has a value of '8′. (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa373174%28v=vs.85%29.aspx)
I started a quick poll on Twitter the other day asking people to run that query and report back with their result and hardware:
|HP Probook 6560b
|no touch
|HP Elitebook 8470w
|no touch
|Dell Latitude E6230
|no touch
|Dell Latitude E6420
|no touch
|Dell Latitude E6540
|no touch
|Dell XPS 15 9530
|Dell Optiplex 990
|no touch
|Lenovo T440 P
|no touch
|Lenovo X230 Tablet
|Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 10
|Microsoft Surface Pro (1. Gen)
|Microsoft Surface Pro (3. Gen)
I guess you get the point. No vendor bothers to call their touch devices what they are. Not even Microsoft, not even on the latest of the latest devices! It's a bit like the Chassis Type thing we here and there have to struggle with when we try to rely on MDT to gather if the device we want to deploy to is a Laptop or a Desktop.
If you are in a position where you are buying devices for your company, then please do us all a favour and try to force the vendor to put in the correct value in this property.
Maybe you have a device that already tells you the truth and you want to have it on this list? Just put it into the comments and I'll update the table.


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I am looking to purchase either the B & W MM-1 or Focal XS Laptop speakers. I have an itunes account and know that I can play my music through either of these speakers, but I also have a Spotify subscription. Will I be able to play my Spotify music through these speakers as well ?
- Asked by William M
Focal XS Satellite Speakers
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1 Answer from the Community
If your Mac is compatible with Spotify then of course you will be able to play the XS Laptop speakers through your Mac.
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Tuesday January 1st 2008
Absolutely last trip!
Absolutely last trip!
|Published: Tuesday January 1st 2008 (7 years ago)
Updated: Sunday February 3rd 2008, 1:34PMMore about: Coastal fishing | Sea trout | Winter |
by Martin Joergensen
I managed to squeeze in one more trip before 2008
I thought I'd been out for the last time this year when I recorded my podcast Last Trip 2007... but that wasn't the case. The last day of the year turned out to be one of these clar, calm, beautiful winter days where you just look out the window and know something has to happen.


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Ben Bolter is a versatile conductor who has achieved remarkable accomplishments in a variety of musical styles. He devotes his career to both traditional and new music while constantly exploring new ways to conduct and perform. Last Fall 2014, he joined the conducting faculty at Northwestern University Bienen School of Music as director of the Contemporary Music Ensemble. Ben made his conducting debut in June 2008 with the National Symphony Orchestra to critical acclaim in the Washington Post: "Bolter spotlighted the showiest aspects of Enensco's Romanian Rhapsody #1 and made it look easy." He has also worked as an assistant conductor with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, conducted the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Indiana University Symphony, DePaul Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, Roosevelt University Symphony Orchestra, the Aspen Music Festival AACA Orchestra and contemporary music ensembles such as the International Contemporary Ensemble, Indiana University New Music Ensemble, Northwestern Contemporary Music Ensemble, Holographic, and worked with world-renowned flute soloist and new music activist, Claire Chase.
Ben completed his Master of Music in Orchestral Conducting from Indiana University (IU) in 2008. During his time at IU, he was the Associate Director of the New Music Ensemble and collaborated with Alan Pierson, Founder and Artistic Director of Alarm Will Sound. After graduating, Ben served on faculty at IU from 2008-2012 as a staff conductor and conducting instructor. During this time, he joined forces with composer Jeremy Podgursky and formed HOLOGRAPHIC, a contemporary music ensemble and series which targets both mainstream and alternative venues to create a strong awareness of new music in the central community.
Upon completing his Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance at the New England Conservatory (NEC), Ben apprenticed to Michael Morgan and served as a conductor for the Oakland Youth and San Francisco Community Music Center orchestras. At age 21, Ben was invited to the Aspen Music Festival as a fellow for the American Academy of Conducting (AACA) where he assisted Harry Bicket in the production of Cavalli's Giasone, directed his own production of Stravinsky's L 'Histoire du Soldat and conducted numerous other programs with the AACA orchestra.
Ben has worked with renowned conductors such as Leonard Slatkin, Herbert Blomstedt, David Zinman, Murry Sidlin, James DePreist and Michael Morgan and studied with conductors David Effron and Thomas Baldner at Indiana University.
Ben has also served on the conducting faculty for the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and is a regular guest at DePaul University, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Director of Conservatory Orchestras at The Merit School of Music, Artistic Director of The People's Music School Youth Orchestras (El Sistema Chicago), Principal Conductor of NEC's Festival Youth Orchestra and co-founder/principal conductor of HOLOGRAPHIC. In addition to his work as a conductor, Ben is also an active keyboardist and songwriter. He has been a member of both cover and original bands and has performed in venues throughout the Midwestern states.
B.M. in oboe, New England Conservatory; M.M. in conducting, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Also faculty of Roosevelt University, Merit School of Music, People's Music School.
photo by Liz Linder
Video: Ben Bolter conducts the Merit School of Music's Chamber Orchestra, February 2013
Related links:
Ben Bolter at Merit School of Music


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Oil and gas prices fell again as more pessimistic news about the economy was released last week.
Fuel prices decreased further after the Commerce Department reported retail sales dropped in March and a report showed consumer sentiment is at a nine-month low.
Fuel demand has lagged since the start of the year, causing both OPEC and the Energy Information Administration to cut their global oil demand outlook for the year.
This comes at a time when U.S. oil output is at a 20-year high and supplies are plentiful.
According to AAA's Manager of Regulatory Affairs Avery Ash, pump prices began to fall at the same time retail sales began to drop in March.
"Prices fell to begin March as refineries resumed normal operation after seasonal maintenance and production concerns eased, this decline came even as crude oil prices moved higher", said Ash. "U.S. gas prices have continued to fall in April, not just because of weak demand and signs of economic weakness, but as oil prices have moved sharply lower."
The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.53, seven cents less than last week. Georgia's average of $3.40 fell six cents from last week.
According to Motortrend.com, the low price for retail gas in Elbert County is $3.08 a gallon.
In Wilkes County, the price is over thirty cents higher at $3.39; and in Lincoln County the low price is $3.35.


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Romantic Valentine's Dinner GetawayThe Royal Sonesta Hotel is offering a wonderful romantic getaway in honor of Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day Package includes overnight accommodations for February 14th and a 4 course gourmet aphrodisiac tasting dinner for two at ArtBar. This package is priced at just $239 per couple including all taxes and gratuities. An additional night can be added for the night before for just $149 per night; or upgrade your accommodations to a full river view for just $30.
The 4 course gourmet love inspired menu at ArtBar celebrates the locally sourced aphrodisiac qualities with each course. Highlights of the menu courses include the Raw Bar for Two with Cape Cod Oysters, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp and Jonah Crab Claws; Crispy Pork Belly with Georges Bank Scallops and Peppercorn Caramel; a choice of Barrel Cut Sirloin, Fennel Pollen Crusted Salmon or Vegetarian Risotto for your main course; and Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Crème Fraiche Ice Cream. (Complete menu available at http://artbarcambridge.com/blog.html.) Reservations for the dinner only are offered for $55 per person by calling 617.421.5422.
ArtBar serves refined comfort food in a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers. The restaurant features innovative, refined, seasonal New England cuisine, with a menu designed for discovery of the region's specialties along with seasonal craft cocktails and a well-curated wine list offering an exciting collection available by the bottle or glass. Located at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston, the interior boasts spectacular selections from the hotel's world-class art collection.
Located on the Cambridge side of the Charles River overlooking the Boston skyline, the newly renovated Royal Sonesta Boston is a AAA approved Four Diamond upscale hotel and winner of a 2014 Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award for Outstanding Meeting Facility. Guest amenities in this 400 room hotel include 24-hour fitness center, atrium-style indoor swimming pool, and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel restaurant, ArtBar, is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers - featuring innovative seasonal American cuisine designed for discovery and for sharing, communal tables and seasonal outdoor patio. Studio, the hotel's coffee shop, is ideal for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and house-made pastries, while Motif, the cocktail lounge, is a gathering place with small plates and a martini cart. The hotel is also home to Restaurant dante – where owner/chef Dante DeMagistris presents fresh and creative cuisine with modern Italian influences. The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall with over 120 shops including Gap, Banana Republic, Macy's and the Apple Store, and next door to the Museum of Science. For more information about the Royal Sonesta Boston visit www.sonesta.com/boston and join the conversation at facebook.com/sonestaboston or twitter.com/sonestaboston.
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At Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Tonight...7:15...CSN...Bruce Chen (0-0, 0.00)
vs. Rob Bell (6-7, 4.44)
At Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Fla.)
Tonight...7:15...CSN...Bruce Chen (0-0, 0.00)
vs. Rob Bell (6-7, 4.44)
Tomorrow...7:15...CSN...Daniel Cabrera (9-7, 4.94)
vs. Mark Hendrickson (8-13, 4.91)
Thursday...2:15...CSN...Erik Bedard (5-9, 4.92)
vs. Dewon Brazelton (6-5, 3.67)
Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM)
Devil Rays update
Tampa Bay has lost three in a row to fall within a half game of fourth place, so this series gives the Orioles a chance to move up. The Devil Rays have dropped 13 of 18 and are 19-33 since they were two games above .500 on July 3. Carl Crawford, who leads the majors with 17 triples, didn't play Sunday because of a sore hip, but he's expected to return tonight. Rocco Baldelli (strained quadriceps) is ready to come off the DL tonight, but the Devil Rays probably will wait until rosters expand tomorrow. Hendrickson is on the verge of leaving the rotation after blowing a 5-1 lead Friday against Oakland, but he's still scheduled to make tomorrow's start. Brazelton gave up five runs in four innings Saturday, making him 0-10 lifetime on the road. Tampa Bay, which needs four more wins to match last year's total, is 56-54 against the Orioles. The teams have split 16 games this year.


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UTSA to host Oxfam Hunger Banquet Nov. 9 at University Center Denman Room
(Nov. 8, 2010)--The UTSA community is invited to the 2010 Oxfam Hunger Banquet from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the University Center Denman Room (2.01.28) on the Main Campus. This experiential "banquet" will inform participants about global hunger issues and how to make a difference. Following the interactive dinner, Erica Benavidez from the San Antonio Food Bank will speak on need in San Antonio and how each of us can make a difference.
The banquet can accommodate 100 guests; tickets will be given at the door beginning at 5:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is sponsored by the UTSA student organization VOICES (Volunteer Organization Involving Community Education and Service) and the UTSA Inclusion and Community Engagement Center.
In conjunction with the Banquet, VOICES will collect canned food to support the San Antonio Food Bank. Banquet participants can bring canned food or stop by the VOICES office in University Center Room 1.216 to donate.
An estimated 49 million Americans are food insecure. Of those 49 million, almost 17 million are children and 5 million are senior citizens. Last year, more than 37 million people used a Food Bank for emergency food assistance.
>> For more information, contact the UTSA Inclusion and Community Engagement Center at 210-458-4770.
About Oxfam
According to Wikipedia, Oxfam International is a confederation of 13 organizations working with more than 3,000 partners in more than 100 countries to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice through advocacy campaigns, development programs and emergency response. Oxfam was founded in Oxford, England, in 1942 as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief by a group of Quakers, social activists and Oxford academics. The name was changed to its telegraph address, Oxfam, in 1965.
>> Learn more about Oxfam Hunger Banquets and other events.


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- Inaugural Peterson Lecture: Form Versus Function in Federalism
Inaugural Peterson Lecture: Form Versus Function in Federalism, by Professor Roderick M. Hills
The Center for Constitutional Government at Willamette University College of Law proudly present the inaugural Peterson Lecture:
Form Versus Function in Federalism, by Professor Roderick M. Hills
September 24, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Room 201, Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center
Roderick M. Hills is the Anne Urowsky Visiting Professor of Law at Yale Law School and the William T. Comfort III Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. He also has taught law at Harvard, Columbia, Stanford and the University of Michigan law schools. He teaches and writes in a variety of public law areas, including constitutional law (with an emphasis on doctrines governing federalism), local government law, land-use regulation, jurisdiction and conflicts of law and education law. Hill has written for the Michigan Law Review, Harvard Law Review, Stanford Law Review, The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Supreme Court Review, Northwestern University Law Review and The Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy.
In addition to being a scholar and teacher, Hills has been a cooperating counsel with the American Civil Liberties Union for many years - filing briefs in cases challenging denial of domestic partnership benefits to same-sex couples (Pride at Work v. Granholm), exclusion of prison inmates from the protections of state anti-discrimination law (Mason v. Granholm), denial of rights to challenge prison guards' visitation by family members for prison inmates (Bazzetta v. McGinnis), and discrimination of recently arrived indigent migrants in public assistance (Saenz v. Roe).
Hills earned a BA from Yale University and JD from Yale Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities and senior editor of the Yale Law Journal.
This lecture is made possible by the generous support of the Ken & Claudia Peterson Foundation


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The Earjax® Echo is a Bluetooth speaker that truly embodies simplicity and functionality. About the size of an 8oz can of soda, you can pair it with your phone, tablet, or MP3 player and take music with you wherever you go.
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The motorcycle chronicles of Jackie & Valentino
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Location: Shenandoah Valley riding wonderland
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Cool. sounds like you've got a good handle on how you're gonna tackle it. Personally, I like the excitement of keeping up with a live report, and interacting is invaluable, not only to ask questions but also to be able to potentially influence the course of the trip.
It's fine to want to improve our writing, photography, and expression of passion. But it's not like you need a lesson in ride reporting. This one has great expression , and you started this one at the end of 2008 while he started writing about his quest for improvement in the middle of 2010. Sure, I see technical errors in the writing, but the ideas are still conveyed well and in an interesting, passionate fashion. And you sure know how to post a mean photo. Look at this last one; very captivating! Many could take lessons from you.
I've been eliciting opinions about what would be a good bike to use to ride South America two-up, and the GS comes up a lot. Like you, I'm concerned about the weight of the behemoth in offroad conditions. I'd like to be able to demonstrate to some of those cool folks who live there who ride how we ride dirt around here. I've tried that to some degree, and earned a bit of a reputation (loco), but there's only so much one can do with a 125 from the seventies. But when we're taking our ladies along, it's critical that they be comfortable. That indicates a larger, heavier, and plusher bike and fewer excursions down mean dirt roads we would otherwise not be able to pass up if we were solo on a lighter bike.
Are you going to set a firm time window or take as long as you need? Will you be on a tight and strict schedule, or keeping things open to be able to explore opportunities as they arise on the road?
Let's ride!!!
- No offense, but there've been a lot of people over time who were just as sure, yet got it wrong. - Una necedad, aunque la repitan millones de bocas, no deja de ser una necedad. - "you know that I could have me a million more friends and all I'd have to lose is my point of view" (Prine)
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