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Great report so far guys. I can't believe all the rain that hit in Guatemala, those were some major washouts! Looking forward to the rest of it.
2010 - DC to Gaspé, QC
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Adrian, Central & South America, 2011/2012
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Great RR !!
Following you guys.
Make sure you put Brazil in your plans.
See you down here.
Lucio & Paula
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i love your vibe!
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Really nice!
Thanks for sharing..
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Be careful, you will have everyone believing this shit is organized!
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Also, here is a short vid. These Latin Americans have taught us a thing or 2 about how to overtake, we thought we would share our lessons.
Overtaking 101 - Latin American style from Adrian Harris on Vimeo.
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Flys Lo screwed with this post 11-08-2011 at 06:03 PM
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You wrote "our limited experience on this planet has told us that a lot of the things that cost money can frequently dilute the experience you can gain from it."
Engineer? Missed your calling in philosophy. That's friggin' genius IMHO. (sorry to take you back to page 1 - just joined in)
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You'll never been the same after a trip down South and having to ride up here, things just flow the way they should down there and you have to learn it or stuff it up. Keep focused and watch you back.
Bet you are having a helluva fun time in Colombia, it is one of my favorites
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Sorry for the lack of updates, lack of internetwebs have conspired against me. We are now in Cartagena, Columbia, after sailing for 4 days across the Caribbean from Panama with our motorbikes, was an enjoyable journey even if I spent most of it with a bad fever, the San Blas islands in particular were most idyllic.
From the last update, we stayed in Leon for a few more days as we wanted to climb a volcano and see lava, first we went down and to check out the local beaches:
Then off to climb a volcano, first boarding various forms of local transport, collectivo:
The infamous chicken bus:
And then off on our own, not long before we spotted our victim
Eventually making it:
In the evening, the bright red lava was great, the photos of it, not so much.
Sunrise was quite a delight as well
We left Leon in the direction of Estelli, taking the scenic route:
Estelli is the major tobacco growing area, producing cigars for the US market, we checked out a cigar factory in Cuba, but I hoped to see another. It was a world apart, the place in Cuba cost us $11US for a tour around an old building with a floor of around 400 people yelling at each other, as they roll cigars and steal them to sell to tourists, cigars were for sale at the front at a substantial premium. Estelli on the other hand had a dozen people rolling cigars in a relaxed environment, we got a free tour, and when asked about purchasing cigars, the rolled us 4 fresh ones and gave them to us!
On the way to Matagalpa, the main coffee growing district, we spot a couple of hundred guys digging optic fiber cable in by hand. An interesting dichotomy
And also wonder where the closest County School is.
Staying in Matagalpa for the evening, we then head to Granada, with hopes of catching some other bikers we know that are going to be there, but first a friendly visit from your local corrupt Central American police.
I would like to introduce you to Jose and Juan:
We were entering Managua, when while stopped at the lights amongst a group of other motos, one pulls up and taps me on the shoulder, I turn, its the police. He points straight ahead, I assume he is telling me which way to go, give him a thumbs up and we head off. Two lights further, red light again, again he pulls up, taps me (although much more furiously), and points over to the side of the road ok
We pull off, and so it begins, Jose speaks a little English, which doesnt help our cause, as pleading complete ignorance wont pass. First they want to book us for not following police orders, then it is for speeding, then for lane splitting (as motos do the latter 2 straight past us). They begin the good cop/bad cop routine, so I return the favor and have a mild tanty as Tim acts gentile to ensure we arent executed on the spot. We continue for almost an hour, which in hot sun in bike gear is not all that pleasant. They proceed to confiscate our licenses and want to book us at the police station 3 blocks down the road (apparently) and for us to follow them there. I decide to go on a movement strike. Eventually they decide it isnt worth the hassle to book us but they still want money for their troubles, so when Tim isnt being incredibly devious taking photos with his Go Pro, he waved US$4 in the air for everyone to see, and handed it to them.
We went to another volcano, which was cool as you could drive up to the top
In Granada, while unsupervised, Tim used all his talents to return both of our bikes to their preferred seating position
That evening, we managed to catch up with a bunch of bikers, including a French couple doing Alaska to Argentina on a bicycle (yes Mum, there are people crazier than me!).
Jerry was part of the group, and was good to meet him in person after quite a bit of back and forth, he has since high-tailed it further south, but looks like we will cross paths later, you can read his ride report here: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726711
We then went with Kerman on a short jaunt to a local lake inside a volcano crater
And then for a short boat ride, where we had monkeys invade our craft
Met an alcoholic Macau
And had a nice sunset
The next day, the usual fun of navigating the streets gave way,
We were headed to Ometepe island, set in Lake Nicaragua (the largest lake in Central America), it is the combination of 2 volcanoes that have emerged from the surface and is quite beautiful.
After my socialistic bike finished sharing my luggage with the locals
We dumped our gear, and decided to circumnavigate the island
The next day, we climbed another volcano on the island, which has a lake in the center, and seals my desire to not see another volcano again, ever.
We climbed up rocks for hours through rain, to get such a great view:
And that was it for Nicaragua we enjoyed it here.
Costa Rica began, and instantly I found the place harder to love, gone were the colorful and charming chicken buses and overloaded mopeds used throughout the rest of Central America, and in their place the western world cocoons, cars and SUVs. American chain fast food establishments lined the roads, the supermarkets were up market, expensive, and selling goods from all around the world. While Costa Rica is far better off than its neighbors by almost all western standards, the people appeared to smile less and came across with less genuine friendliness than their neighbors. I felt guilty that these people live a higher quality of life that other countries aspire to (and eventually will obtain), and here I was thinking less of them, this internal debate raged for a while and I couldnt tell you what the scenery was like, and it wasnt until that evening that the answer to this quandry came to me, I am lucky to be able to do the trip now.
Over the next few days day, we went for some nice rides
Saw some nice beaches
And eventually we made our way to Cahuita, a part of Costa Rica that appealed to me much more than anywhere else I had seen, less tourists, more beauty
Nick and Ivanka, a lovely British couple riding two-up from Alaska to Argentina joined us on the second day, and we hung out, swapped war stories and card games. There blog is located here: http://www.bootsboatsandbikes.co.uk/
We didnt have a whole lot of time till our boat sailed from Panama, so south we go!
We encountered one of our preferred border crossings:
Note the yellow sticker on the customs window? Our sticker! I like the Panamanians already!
Some more scenic detours and we made our way to Boca del Toro
On the way to the boat, we met a local guy on the same bike as us,
We thought it would be a good idea to join forces and ride through all the road blocks together, the police would have less chance of stopping all of us
We neednt have worried, on the other side the police would routinely give us a thumb up, and tell us to do a wheelie for them!
We made it to our boat, and loaded our bikes on for South America, SOUTH AMERICA!!!
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Columbia Pt 1.
From Portabello in Panama, where we even managed to do some off-roading
From Panama to Columbia is impassable (well almost), the US has placed political pressure on Panama to keep the "Darien Gap" closed to restrict drug trafficking from the south, and it is the one break in the Panamerica highway for its entire length. It is now one of the most untouched jungles in the world, filled with wonderful wildlife and Columbian paramilitaries, so even if you can make it through, chances are that you won't be alive on the otherside. Boat it is then:
Expect the moto boots and shorts look to be in next summer's catalogue
We shared the boat with a few backpackers, and a bunch of other motorcyclists, Jess and Jesse whome we had met previously, Stefan a Canadian living in Panama and Rogier and his girlfriend riding 2-up.
We had an enjoyable journey, the San Blas islands are gorgeous Caribbean paradises
With some of us enjoying the view
Arriving in Columbia, and discovering that Cartagena is one of the most beautiful colonial cities we have visited, albeit touristy, we formed a moto gang and headed to import our bikes.
Jesse taking his role as moto gang member to intimidating heights
We also met Carole and Laurent there whom we had met previously, and Henry, a Polish/Australian who was riding the same bike as ours, and testing the bike to the extreme with his luggage volume.
Due to popular demand, local talent will be included more frequently.
Venezuela was close, and I didn't know anyone personally who had been there, which was reason enough for me to go check it out. We headed east.
We had to buy some new rear tyres for the bikes, and in Barranquilla (home of Shakira!!!) we found some for $65 each. Bargain. In Santa Marta, a bit further up the coast we ran into Henry and his bike that he has converted into a truck and agreed to head into Venezuela together.
It seems that since the drug trade has died down, Columbia has had to look to new opportunities to gouge gringo's of their hard earned, we found it, their national parks. After forking over fifty something dollars for both of us to enter, we were able to enjoy the views
We chanced into Stefan again, who was riding with a wonderful Columbian lady, Natalia, and next day went to check out the local waterfalls
Purchasing some illegal Venezuelan gasoline from a 12yr old, we continued up to the desert area of Columbia
We continued north as a group
We were stopped by what can best be described as "goop" and sent a few of the bikes onto their sides.
Some had more fun in it than others however
We parted ways with Stefan in the morning, and left for the border as they headed south.
Venezuela to come…
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Venezuela Pt. 1
I knew little about Venezuela, apart from winning lots of beauty contests and having a president that could be in some circles described as a crazy man I arrived with no expectations. It's always better that way.
The usual border hoo-hah ensued
That is, until we got to the Venezuelan side. We can't come in apparently… everyone is on strike. ("everyone" being the people that import our bikes). We push, and push, and after some walking around find a friendly security guard with keys who seems to know what stamps to use.
We enter the very elaborate building, which is shared just by us
And his majesty.
After almost 5hrs, we are in Venezuela
Not long before we hit snag #2, or should I say, strike #2, someone else is on strike, and they are blocking the only bridge from the border. We are stranded for our first night.
After some fine talking from Henry, a lady rides off on a motorcycle, and 30 mins later we are allowed to pass, the locals not.
So far Venezuela has looked very poor, the roads terrible, and they are filled with old 70's and 80's American cars. I feel like I should be in the Blues Brothers.
We hit Maracaibo, and things change instantly, there appears to be money here, and a lot of it. Oil.
We also discovered that Venezuela is substantially more expensive than its neighbors, at the official exchange rate cheese is almost $50 a kilo. Which brings me to one of Chavez's little tricks, the exchange to the currency is pegged at about half what it is actually worth, you have to stock up on US dollars prior to entry, and exchange money with people on the street (almost everyone will)… thanks to Encho for giving us this advice before hand.
His other little trick is gasoline prices.
Less than 1c per litre, or about 3.5c for a gallon… and it has a smell of C16 race gas. I still can't get over the fact that it would be a $1.50 to fill up my old F350, when often I paid 100 times that.
We find some more "scenic" routes
I am further impressed by Venezuelan's choice of vehicles, F-Series and Landcruisers (not the soccermomobile ones, the weigh it down to its bump-stops, cross the Sahara 5 times before changing the oil models…).
Do some road side tyre repairs
We found a road north to Puerto Colombia with Henry showing us how to scrape panniers in the corners
We make it to Playa Grande where we make camp on the beach, impressive scenery
And sand flies
Met a crazy guy, 57yrs old, climbs five 35ft+ high coconut palms each day, not sure if his safety gear is Occupational Health and Safety compliant.
We skipped Caracas on accounts of it being a large city, and one where the propensity to be shot and mugged was higher than normal (it is considered the most dangerous city in the world I believe)… and moved onto the beautiful Venezuelan coast line.
Now, this motorcycle caper… often it has been mentioned to me that its dangerous, my response of "well, it isn't if you don't crash" I always felt had some solid merit, and up till now my motorcycling crashes had been not much above walking pace.
Not so much now. Coming around this corner, in the patch of shade, was also a patch of oil.
I was doing about 50mph (80kph), but bike and me are fine. Henry also hit the deck in the same patch of oil, fortunately he and bike are also unscathed.
Typical Venezuelan hospitality ensued, a local walked off to get us some banana's, cold water and some potatoes for us to cook. He accepted no money, or anything in return.
More beautiful beaches followed, I thoroughly recommend this coastline east of Puerto La Cruz, the scenery and roads are just incredible.
Found a good campsite and called it a day.
We headed inland, checked out some impressive caves and stopped at a small town for dinner. We inquired as to local camp spots, and the owner pointed at the floor beneath us, between the local lady selling DVD's, the blaring Carnival music, and the guys who were drunk on homemade liquor. We inquired if something quieter was available, his garage was next door, we became an instant hit with the local kids.
And slept on the roadside stall owners roof…
We stopped in Cuidad Bolivar, with hopes of seeing Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world. It takes a plane ride in a Cessna, a boat ride, a hike, another boat ride, and another hike to get too… typically taking 3 days in total… Niagara Falls it is not.
Our boat (a canoe with an outboard), which we went up rapids in the dark…
A sleep, and we awake to this…
More walking…
And a closer view…
Epic scenery…
More waterfalls…
Even some you can walk behind… quite a rush.
More to come…
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You boys are getting good at this shit
Keep it coming and turn the damn zoom up on some of those thongs
I headed to Venezueula myself sometime in the near future
Glad you guys got to make the trip into see the Falls, that is on my hit list as well.
Keep up the great work!!!
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sent you a PM re Venezuela!
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Following his devastating defeat on January 17 in the first round presidential election, Ukraine's president Viktor Yushchenko is putting up a last-ditch fight from beyond the political grave.
Yushchenko received only 5pc of the vote in the first round of the presidential elections, a humiliation that that caused him to drop out of the race as his bitter enemies – Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych – moved on to the second round.
But Yushchenko is making it clear that he is not going to bow out with a smile: he is using his control over the National Bank of Ukraine to starve Tymoshenko's government of IMF funds she needs to keep budget expenditure and gas payments flowing.
The conflict arose as a result of a surprise International Monetary Fund (IMF) decision on December 30 to drop the floor of reserve requirements for the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), and thus free $2bn to fund the budget deficit and gas payments.
"This important step will enable the Ukrainian authorities to use existing resources to make external payments due – including gas payments – within the framework of Ukraine's programme with the fund. It does not involve any new disbursement by the IMF," read a statement by Max Alier, IMF representative for Ukraine.
But after Yushchenko's disastrous showing in the first round of presidential elections, the transfer of the urgently needed $2bn from NBU to the finance ministry turned out to be not so easy. On January 20, Ukraine's acting finance minister Ihor Umanskyi said: "The IMF took the decision, but the National Bank has failed to comply. Not a kopeck has been transferred."
The NBU, headed by Yushchenko's friend and former teacher Volodymyr Stelmakh, is the president's last bastion of power. Yushchenko has been trying for months to keep funds away from the government, believing Tymoshenko will use them to pork-barrel her way to an election victory, with the bill paid by ordinary Ukrainians later.
Most analysts have been amazed at the IMF's leniency towards Tymoshenko, who has consistently reneged on reform commitments made towards the fund. Tymoshenko's rivals even accused the IMF of indirect interference in the election campaign.
Finally, in November 2009, Yushchenko deliberately sabotaged attempts by the government to secure disbursement of an IMF loan tranche, by signing into law a populist opposition bill raising pensions and social payments by 20pc. As a result, the IMF gave up on disbursement until after the elections.
But an emergency mission by Ukraine's government to Washington at the end of 2009 secured a reprieve of sorts: permission was granted by the IMF to switch $2bn of IMF funds from the NBU to Ukraine's government. Royal Bank of Scotland analyst Tim Ash called this latest IMF concession "extraordinary".
Due to Tymoshenko's refusal to cut budget expenditures despite the economic collapse or to increase domestic energy prices despite agreeing in January 2009 to buy Russian gas at the highest price paid in Europe, Ukraine desperately needs the IMF money to fund budget expenditures and monthly gas payments.
Details have been emerging of just how difficult Ukraine's budget position is.
"State Treasury accounts with the NBU at the end of 2009 stood at 1.1bn hryvnia," said analysts Oleksey Blinov of brokerage Astrum Capital, "which is next to nothing compared to monthly fiscal expenditures of more than 20bn hryvnia. This means that the government urgently needs another significant money injection in order to finance its outlays."
"The cupboard is bare," wrote emerging markets analyst Christopher Granville in the Wall Street Journal. "Total austerity will be the only way to preserve Ukraine's reserves and prevent another run on the currency – which would be ruinous, given the mountain of public and private debt denominated in foreign currency."
Tymoshenko's acting finance minister Umanskyi claimed that the IMF has instructed the NBU to transfer the money. But on January 21, IMF's Ukraine representative Alier said it was no concern of the IMF which exact institution disposed of its funds. "Any decisions regarding such a shift are strictly a matter for the Ukrainian authorities," said Alier.
On January 22, the NBU released a statement justifying its refusal, claiming that IMF funds are by definition intended for balance of payments purposes, and may not be used to fund a budget deficit.
Any such transfer, claims the NBU, would directly contradict laws governing its activity. "This affects the sensitive and fundamental issue of the NBU's institutional and operational independence," said Blinov.
As the government has next to no cash left, and cooperation with the IMF is postponed until elections are over, the weeks in the run-up to the second round of elections are going to be tough.
Analysts expect Tymoshenko to fight hard to prevent any arrears in social payments before the crucial run-off vote on February 7. And she has one trump card up her sleeve in her feud with Yushchenko: Ukraine's gas pipelines, through which 80pc of Russia's gas flows to Europe.
February 7 is not only the wide-open second round of elections that will decide Tymoshenko's political future: it is also the payment date for Ukraine's gas distribution monopolist Naftogaz to pay Russia's Gazprom for January's gas – a sum of more than $500m.
If, on the eve of elections, Tymoshenko has to choose between paying out pensions and salaries or paying for gas on time, most observers are certain she will choose the former.
Should Ukraine's Naftogaz, however, fail to make the payment to Gazprom on time, it will see its payment schedule switch to advance payment as of the following month.
This means that in early March, Naftogaz will be required to pay for gas for both February and March: An apparent impossibility that could lead to a snowballing debt burden of payment arrears, interest and penalties.
Yushchenko has long argued that Ukraine's continued ownership of its gas transit system is a cornerstone of Ukrainian sovereignty vis-à-vis Russia, and has consistently accused Tymoshenko of seeking to sell out the gas transit to Gazprom.
So, in the final analysis, he may decide that bailing out Tymoshenko by transferring the NBU's $2bn is justifiable if the alternative were to see Ukraine's strategic gas transit system financially compromised before Gazprom.
Like much of his presidency, his last stand may turn out to be a half-hearted measure after all.

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Old King WIP
This is an old work of mine.
I'm posting step-by-step upon request from a fellow member.... something else to say... ahm.. nothing special. used photoshop (the face was penciled and scanned, that's where everything began ), default basic brushes.. also use dodge/burn on occasions... that's about it. done in BW, colorized at the end on a saperate layer. BG > blurred and slighly retouched photo or 2..just to have something behind, didn't bother too much about it.
the sword is the center here so a word about it.. it was made about the time when i saw Pirates...2 so it is a bit influenced (donno if it's obvious? )
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well, I like it, it's pretty giegeresque (well, the cloak anyway), the BG is a little distracting though and could use some refinement.
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There doesn't seem to be a clear light source, but with or without, i think it might be a nice touch to add some darker shadows on his face.
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County Planning on a Slow Recovery
By STEVEN GARDNER
County department directors will likely be asked to hold the spending line again in 2010, based on projections for a slow economic recovery.
The county's budget staff presented the basics to county commissioners Wednesday in anticipation of issuing the official budget call to directors.
Overall revenues are expected to be up about 1.5 percent over this year's expected income of $84.9 million, according to figures provided by Stephanie Pinard, the county's financial specialist.
That includes a slight increase in sales taxes following two straight years of 9 percent drops.
Looking ahead as far as 2014, however, the county doesn't anticipate sales-tax revenues to match the $24.5 million collected in 2007 in any year.
"That's staggering," said Josh Brown, county commissioner. "At this rate it's going to take us 10 years to get back to 2007 sales-tax levels."
Sales taxes are expected to up 0.2 percent in 2010, after falling 18 percent in two years.
Shawn Gabriel, the county's administrative services director, said the numbers were based on projections that the national economic recovery will be a slow go.
Gabriel and Pinard said the projections are conservative, because they didn't want to overestimate income and have to make cuts, which they've had to do since mid-2008.
That numbers are expected to go up at all is based on the idea that the local economy is at or near bottom.
The 2010 overall revenues are expected to be around $86.2 million, which would pretty much match this year's projected expenses.
Next year's outflow, on the other hand, is budgeted at $88 million, with the bulk of the increase coming from an expected 8 percent jump in personnel benefits, from $16.1 million to $17.4 million.
Salaries are budgeted to increase 1.9 percent, from $42.3 million to $43.1 million.
Property-tax income, a combination of the 1 percent annual increase allowed plus new construction is budgeted to increase 2.5 percent.
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About me: I'm a well traveled, well educated, all American gentleman. In a lot of ways, I'm a pretty simple guy. I'm laid back, I do what makes me happy, and don't need a lot of material things in my life. I can appreciate the finer things, but it's not a priority for me right now. I'm much more concerned with making my life the best it can possibly be than acquiring things. I haven't always been this way, but I try to find pleasure in the little things in life. I'm personable and like being around people. I have a great job with the potential to make more than I'll ever need, but honestly think how much money I make shouldn't matter on a dating website. Lets get to know each other. We can talk about money later. I'm moving soon to a cottage on the beach, and can't wait. I get along with just about everybody. My best friend is my brother. I have no tattoos, and don't see that changing. I don't smoke. I recently joined a local service club because I enjoy helping people. So far, it's been a great experience. About you: More than anything, I want someone that's loyal and going to stand with me through good times and bad. I want to know that there's no problem we can't work out. I don't want someone that's going to run when things aren't perfect. I'd really like to find a woman with class that knows how to handle herself anywhere she goes, whether that be the country club for dinner or the dive bar down the street. If your life is like an episode of Jersey Shore, I'm not interested. Am I looking for a woman that wears diamonds and pearls everywhere she goes? No. Sophistication comes in many forms. I know it's a cliche, but I want someone who can articulate and communicate effectively. If you can't tell me what's wrong, I can't change it. I'm not here looking to date an endless stream of strangers, and I hope you're not either. I'd really like to meet someone with a career, or at least trying hard to get one. There's no shame in service industry jobs, and I've been there before, but I want you to want more out of life. Working at a dead end job while you work on that RN license or go to grad school? Awesome. I'll do anything I can to help. I don't care where you've been in life, only where you're going. I recently started waking up every day with the intention to make myself the best person I can possibly be. I want you to do the same. Maybe we don't have identical interests, but that doesn't bother you because you know this is about more than looking for a beach partner. Your family is very important to you, and your friends are a close second. I'm not embarrassed by being on a dating website, and you shouldn't be either. I'd really like to find someone with similar religious beliefs. I believe strongly in God, and believe he has a plan for our lives. That being said, my attendance at church isn't stellar. Most of all, I want someone who accepts me for me. I want someone who I can be myself around. I want to date my best friend.
Alumni connections , Camping , Coffee and conversation , Business networking , Cooking , Dining out , Fishing/Hunting , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Playing sports , Political interests , Religion/Spiritual , Travel/Sightseeing , Volunteering , Watching sports , Wine tasting
Auto racing / Motorcross, Baseball, Basketball, Billiards / Pool, Bowling, Cycling, Football, Golf, Other types of exercise, Running, Skiing, Tennis / Racquet sports, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines
I don't believe in astrology
I have Dogs
I have a dog named Reagan.
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Just booked a motorcycle trip through the ALPS!
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
My favorite show on TV is actually an obscure show on BBC called Top Gear.
Riding motorcycles, fly fishing, skiing, biking, hanging out and watching bad movies.
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After following false leads for nine years, police working the Brown's Chicken & Pasta slayings found themselves listening to a woman who knew a detail of the killings that had never been revealed to the public.
During the slayings, sources say the woman told police, one of the victims vomited.That unsettling detail put investigators onto the trail of two suspects, who were arrested Thursday, and raised hopes that there could soon be a conclusion to a saga that began Jan. 8, 1993.
For nine years, investigators have faced charges that they mishandled the hunt for whoever shot seven people, then mopped up the bloody scene.
But time also was good to police.
The years that elapsed since the crime were enough to allow someone to overhear another person talking about the killings--and for forensic science to improve dramatically.
The vital DNA evidence eventually tying one of the suspects to the crime scene wasn't isolated until new tests were begun in late 1999. The source of the DNA was a chicken dinner that had been left in a restaurant trash can and, wisely, preserved by investigators. In 1993, the science was not good enough to find DNA in the trace of saliva on the food.
The developments in recent days have raised the expectations of a breakthrough for investigators; for a community haunted by the murders even after the restaurant itself was demolished a year ago; and, most of all, for the families of those slain.
Even with the two suspects in custody, Emmanuel Castro, father of victim Michael Castro, said he felt little comfort. "There's no relief. Michael is not coming back," he said. "The more we talk about it now, the more difficult it is."
Healing has not been easy for the village of Palatine either. "I don't think the uneasiness has ever really left the community," said Mayor Rita Mullins, a staunch defender of her Police Department in the face of heavy criticism. "We, the village of Palatine and the Palatine Police Department want more than anyone to tell the world that we have a conclusion to this horrible, tragic incident."
The case began to thaw when a tipster told police that she overheard another woman say that her former boyfriend and another man committed the crime.
That woman apparently knew about the murders almost from the beginning. According to a law-enforcement source, she provided the former Brown's employee an alibi when they interviewed him within weeks of the shooting. She said she could vouch for his whereabouts the night of the murders.
After overhearing the woman speak of the killings in recent months, the tipster tried to talk the woman into going to the police. Fearful of the man, she didn't, and the tipster finally did so herself.
Police then went to the former girlfriend. Initially skeptical, they took her seriously when she revealed the key detail that had never been made public.
In mid-April, police took DNA samples from the two men. About 10 days ago, the Illinois State Police crime lab got a match with a piece of a chicken dinner that had been found in the otherwise cleaned restaurant.
Despite criticism of many aspects of the investigation, forensic experts credited authorities with having the presence of mind to save and freeze the chicken samples for tests that were still on the drawing board.
"It shows they were pretty forward-thinking, whoever decided to save it," said David Coffman, supervisor of the State of Florida's DNA database. "Ten or even seven years ago, we would never have thought to test a piece of food that was half-eaten. We wouldn't have had the technology to get a result."
When Palatine police found the half-eaten chicken dinner, the technology for identifying who ate the meal was still poorly developed, experts say. PCR, a method for amplifying tiny amounts of DNA evidence, had been invented only in 1985; the techniques used today for reliably coding and analyzing genetic evidence were first proposed in 1992.
It was clear to some in law enforcement that DNA fingerprinting would soon become a powerful crime-solving tool.


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"All a person needs in life is one true friend."So says Grandpa Thomas, the only member of Amelia's family who cares about her one bit. That true friend finally arrives when Fancy Nelson, the first Negro kid Amelia has ever seen in person, walks into her fourth grade classroom. As Fancy's special sort of magic rubs off on Amelia, she slowly comes to understand her trainwreck family and her place in it—and Fancy discovers a surprising secret about her own past.
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Bonnie Shimko's previous books include "Letters in the Attic "(978-0897335638), which won the Lambda Literary Award for Young Adults in 2002. She lives in Plattsburgh, New York.
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In a small town in New York in the 1960's lives Amelia Earhart Rye. She has no friends, her mother's mean, her father is MIA, her brother is in jail, and her sister is in an insane asylum. Her only bright piece of hope is her grandfather.
Her grandfather tells her all the time that she only needs one true friend to make her life better. When Fancy Nelson moves into town, the first African-American that Amelia has ever seen, the two become friends and Amelia begins to take a serious look at her home situation. As the two spend more and more time together, however, Amelia begins to see bullies cutting off Fancy's braids to insult her and other racial acts that are cruel.
Instead of being knocked down and offended by them, though, Fancy stands tall and looks on the bright side of things. Can Amelia take a page out of Fancy's book and rise above her situation, as well?
THE PRIVATE THOUGHTS OF AMELIA E. RYE is a touching coming-of-age novel. The characters are multi-dimensional and memorable. The plot is well-developed and engaging, and the message in the novel is timeless. Those who like historical fiction, coming-of-age stories, and friendship tales will all enjoy reading this book.
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When complete, the 1.6 million-square-foot facility will produce 500,000 metric tons of seamless steel pipe each year which will be coated and sold to major international oil and gas companies.
TPCO America Corp. has appointed J.J. Johnston — formerly of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp. and the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation — as administrative director for the project.
Johnston said the company plans to begin posting job information on the statewide online job database, www.WorkinTexas.com, by the end of the month. Prospective employees can register with the state website ahead of time.
TPCO also plans to have a public job fair at the Portland Community Center on Nov. 9, and will have a booth at the veterans' job fair on Nov. 15.
The company also is coordinating training with area schools.
"It is our intention to hire as many people from the local workforce as we possibly can," Johnston said.
The positions will include laborers, operators, crane operators and engineers. Construction will require thousands of workers.
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Linework NW in Portland This WeekendIllustration // Saturday, April 18, 2015
As we speak, the Linework NW illustration and comics festival is happening in Portland, Oregon with four featured guests, Jay Howell, Daniel Clowes, Lisa Hanawalt and Lisa Congdon, as well as many more exhibitors we'd love to visit...
Video: Bombing LA with CenoGraffiti // Saturday, April 18, 2015
Ceno recently dropped another new video covering his trip to Los Angeles which features him doing huge throw ups in hot spots that most writers wouldn't even think about catching tags on.
Perspective Nudes, Reflections and the Photography of Alva Bernadine (NSFW)Erotica // Saturday, April 18, 2015
We are getting a kick out of the bizarro scenarios that photographer Alva Bernadine has compiled over his career. He does nudes, but he finds the most uncomfortable and teasing way to present models, sometimes in very confrontational ways, sometimes controversial, and sometimes very public ways. He proclaims "I AM A ONE MAN SUBCULTURE." One should own it.
Hiro Kurata "Oh Yes We Did" @ The Gallery, Morris, CT + Studio Visit VideoJuxtapoz // Friday, April 17, 2015
Hiro Kurata is one of our favorite artists working today, with his eclectic mix of Eastern and Western styles, and this consistent baseball uniform motif that you see in each painting. Hiro just opened a solo show, Oh Yes We Did, at The Gallery in Morris/Lakeside, Connecticut, and had a studio visit documentary filmed about his practice. We got the video here, and info on the new show!
Hattie Stewart "Adversary" @ House Of Illustration, LondonIllustration // Friday, April 17, 2015
Today, April 17, 2015 Hattie Stewart: Adversary opens in the South Gallery at House of Illustration in London. This is a new body of work from the self-proclaimed professional 'doodle-bomber', in which Stewart takes on glossy advertising imagery with her characteristic homage-meets-satire approach. The exhibition marks the first in House of Illustration's series of illustrator commissions – new work from contemporary illustrators to be shown in House of Illustration's South Gallery.
Bask & Tes One "Pound and a Bear Hug" @ CASS ContemporaryJuxtapoz // Friday, April 17, 2015
Celebrating 10 years of collaboration, Florida-based artists Bask & Tes One revisit their seminal Pound and a Bear Hug exhibition at CASS Contemporary in Tampa, FL with an all new collection of paintings, prints and installations.
Scene Report: Los AngelesGraffiti // Friday, April 17, 2015
Each week we feature updates on current graffiti scenes in a number of major U.S. cities with the help of a few select photographers. Walter Yetman aka The Harsh Truth Of The Camera Eye delivers this week's Los Angeles Scene Report.
Herman Miller Challenge: Designing For The New Office NomadsDesign // Friday, April 17, 2015
Recently, Herman Miller hosted a design competition focused on the idea of a modern, mobile worker. The proposition challenged designers to create a concept that would facilitate individual work in a shared work environment. It questioned designers to think about all of the "stuff" that mobile workers need to access throughout their day and what type of product could be created to aid in their plight.
David Shrigley @ Anton Kern Gallery, NYCJuxtapoz // Friday, April 17, 2015
In his sixth solo show at Anton Kern Gallery, British artist David Shrigley presents 78 drawings, two sculptures and one animation. The drawings, ink and acrylic on paper in two distinct sizes, depict a variety of situations involving humans, animals, parts of their bodies and other stuff. The sculptures are of two oversized objects, a subtractor (a calculator with limited function keys), and a working telephone that is hooked up to the gallery's main phone line. The animation in the back gallery is a drawn and slightly altered version of the Sega arcade game, Out Run.


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TWO BRONZE STATUES OF SOLDIERS ON EITHER SIDE OF WHITE STONE COLUMN SURMOUNTED BY BRONZE LION supporting an armorial SHIELD BEARING RELIEF OF ST GEORGE & DRAGON. ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF COLUMN ARE CARVED EMBLEMS - above inscriptions: (front) Arms of the City of London, (rear) Arms of the County of London sides: three flags, each topped by a crown and wreath
Front: TO THE/ IMMORTAL HONOUR/ OF THE OFFICERS/ NON-COMMISIONED /OFFICERS AND MEN/ OF LONDON/ WHO SERVED THEIR/ KING AND EMPIRE/ IN THEGREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ THIS MEMORIAL IS/ DEDICATED IN PROUD &/ GRATEFUL RECOGNITION/ BY THE CITY AND / THE COUNTY OF LONDON/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE UNVEILED ON NOV. 12TH 1920 BY/ HRH THE DUKE OF YORK/ ON BEHALF OF/ FIELD-MARSHAL HRH/ THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT/ K.G., K.T., K.P./ AND/ ALBEIT MANY UNITS/ NAMED HEREON/ HAVE CHANGED IN/ DESIGNATION AND ROLE/ WE HONOUR AND/ REMEMBER THE MEN/ AND WOMEN WHO SERVED/ IN ALL THE UNITS OF/ THE CITY AND COUNTY/ OF LONDON IN THE WAR OF/ 1939-1945. Back:.../ YEOMANRY/ (LIST OF BTNS)/ ARTILLERY/ (LIST)/ ENGINEERS/ (LIST)/ THE LONDON REGIMENT/ CITY OF LONDON BATTALIONS/ (LIST) (exact wording unknown) (NB the unveiling inscr is a replacement for the original wording, whilst the additional 1939-45 inscr replaced one relating to the raising of the public subscription - SEE Coordinators Comments under Reference tab)
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Elk River High School Band
Elk River High School Wind Symphony and North Suburban Concert Band presented the Halloween Concert on Monday at Zabee Theatre ,with music about Harry Potter, the Hobbit, trolls, Superman and other exciting themes. Both groups are directed by John Rosner, wearing his pirates' outfit. Ab...Read More
by Bruce Strand, Arts Editor Here's the first thing director John Rosner wants you to know about Elk River High School Band's annual Halloween Concert coming up Monday: "We encourage kids to wear costumes," Rosner said, "because we have a costume contest parade during the concert....Read More
Due to District 728 budget cuts, the Elk River High School football coaches will now split their time between Elk River and Zimmerman. Therefore, the ERHS football team will now only practice two times per week. The locker room and weight room will be locked after school on the days when the coach...Read More
Traditional Irish bands and dancers entertained Tuesday evening at Zabee Theater as the Elk River and Zimmerman bands hosted a fundraiser for a trip to Ireland this summer. Donating an hour-long performance each were the Hounds of Finn, the Ring of Kerry and Legacy. Also performing were traditiona...Read More
by Bruce Strand, Arts editor Traditional Irish bands and dancers will entertain Tuesday as Elk River and Zimmerman bands host a fundraiser for a trip to Ireland. "St. Paddy's Jam Night" at Zabee starts 7 p.m. ($8 adults, $5 students). The bands are "Hounds of Finn," the "Ring of Kerry,...Read More
The Elk River Black Elk Jazz Band has a big weekend coming up. On Friday night, they'll be one of nine bands performing at the fourth annual Swing Dance at ERHS. This has been a popular event for both students and adults, and director John Rosner expects this year's edition to be "bigger than ...Read More
Elk River hosted musicians from 50 schools Saturday for the second annual Central Minnesota Band Directors Association Honor Band Festival. Host John Rosner said the purpose is to promote high level musicianship and "reward leaders of their bands with exposure to an ensemble full of s...Read More
by Bruce Strand, Arts editor Hoping to inspire kids to consider music as a future activity, the Elk River High School Band and director John Rosner hosted several hundred children from Lincoln, Twin Lakes, Meadowvale and Parker elementary schools Tuesday afternoon for an event called "A You...Read More
by Bruce Strand, Arts editor The ERHS choir recently was pleased to grant a request to perform for a local youngster dealing with cancer, said director Terry Beaudry. A local resident called Beaudry on behalf of his brother, who has pancreatic cancer. "He asked if I would be willing, by way of Sky...Read More
Nine Elk River High School music students participated in the St. Thomas Honor Band Festival on Tuesday. The day included clinics and rehearsals under guest conductor Meastro Dario Soledo of Brazil, and presenting an evening concert. Front: Willa Samuelson, Eric Riesberg, Matt Brisbin ̷...Read More


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A prosecution in the Bowen Magistrates Court has sent a strong message to the fishing community – bag limits must be respected to protect our fisheries.
flathead pieces found by authorities
A $10,000 fine has been handed down to a recreational fisher who pleaded guilty to possessing excessive quantities of fish.
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district officer Glen Harsley said the fisher was intercepted after returning from an eight-week fishing trip in north Queensland.
'The fisher was caught in possession of 2915 pieces of flathead fillet, when the bag limit is five, and 98 goldenline whiting which exceeds the bag limit of 30,' he said.
'This successful prosecution should send a serious message to fishers to understand the rules that are in place to ensure sustainable fisheries for Queensland now and into the future.
'Bag limits aim to conserve heavily exploited species and to conserve those that are susceptible to capture.
'They also allow catches to be shared more equitably amongst fishers and reduce the illegal marketing of fish.
'Respecting the resource means understanding and following the rules.'
Mr Harsley said if people were caught breaking the rules, they could be going to court.
'Breaching the size and bag limits is a serious offence and one which attracts fines of up to $100,000,' he said.
'Fishers who do the wrong thing could receive 'on-the-spot' infringement notices, for example, a fine of up to $400 for taking fish over the bag limit.
'A 'bag' or 'possession' limit refers to the total number of fish an individual can legally take and have in their possession at any one time – it does not apply on a per-day basis.
'This includes the fish you have caught previously that are in your freezer at home, camp site or in your caravan.
'We can all make a difference - ensure you know the limits by learning the recreational fishing rules and keeping a copy handy at all times when fishing.'
To order your free copy of the Queensland Recreational Boating and Fishing Guide or the Recreational fishing size and bag limits for Queensland brochure, call 13 25 23, or find them online where you can also download a copy at www.fisheries.qld.gov.au


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Lake Kittamaqundi Multiuse Trail Feasibility Study
CA recently held a feasibility study about the trail to loop around Lake Kittamaqundi in Downtown Columbia.
Lake Kittamaqundi Multiuse Trail Feasibility Study January 9, 2013 Consultants & Designers, Inc. "Integrating Engineering and Environmentâ€? 1321 Mercedes Drive, Suite A Hanover, Maryland 21076 Phone: (410) 694-9401 Fax: (410) 694-9405 Lake Kittamaqundi Site Features • • • • • • 28 acre lake Downtown Columbia Developed western shore Natural eastern shore Recent lake restoration – dredging, wetlands, peninsulas and forebay Existing one-mile hiking/biking trail Project Goals Provide closed loop to increase interest and use of trail Enhance access to natural areas – eastern shoreline Provide vistas and panoramic viewing of lake Provide close connection to lake, wetland and forested areas Ensure trail is fully accessible – ADA compliant Design Considerations Limit Environmental Impacts Trail Use • • • • Wetlands Forest Floodplain Water Quality • • • • • • Pedestrian Bikes ADA Compliant Maintenance Permittability Community Goals Input • • • Federal State County Cost Alternate Alignments ď Ž 3 alternate alignments investigated to complete the trail (loop) Alignment #1 Alignment #1 Existing Isthmus Trail on Eastern Shoreline New paving on existing trails Alignment #1 Lake Headwater Crossing Techniques Footbridge across swale Boardwalk through flood-prone area Alignment #1 Existing Wooded Open Space on Western Shoreline New paved trail – meander between existing trees Alignment #1 Existing Gravel Trail at Western Shoreline Connection Point New paved trail along existing gravel trail – no tree clearing needed Alignment #1 Typical Footbridge and Paved Trail Alignment #1 Key Considerations Existing Wetland Areas Along Western Shoreline ď Ž Alignment may have to be adjusted to avoid/minimize impacts Alignment #1 Key Considerations Adjacent Residential Community Minimum 120' from residences New plantings will buffer views to the trail Alignment #1 Alignment #1 Existing Trail to be Paved Bridge Boardwalk New Trail Total Length of Completed Loop 1,800 LF 36 LF 90 LF 670 LF 2,596 LF 2.0 miles Alignment #2 ď Ž ď Ž Incorporates most features of Alignment #1 Provides upper lake crossing via boardwalk Alignment #2 Boardwalk Across Lake Forebay Alignment #2 Alignment #2 Existing Trail to be Paved Boardwalk New Trail Total Length of Completed Loop 1,470 LF 280 LF 330 LF 2,080 LF 1.8 miles Alignment #3 ď Ž ď Ž Incorporates short segment of Alignment #1 Provides bridge and boardwalk to cross the lake Alignment #3 ď Ž ď Ž Provides landmark bridge and unique lake viewing experience Provides boating access under the bridge Alignment #3 Alignment #3 Existing Trail to be Paved Boardwalk Bridge New Trail Total Length of Completed Loop 450 LF 375 LF 90 LF 100 LF 1,015 LF 1.2 miles Alternate Alignment Summary Length Alignment #1 Alignment #2 Alignment #3 2,596 LF 2,080 LF 1,015 LF Total Trail Length 2.0 miles 1.8 miles 1.2 miles Project Costs Design and Construction Alignment #1 Alignment #2 Alignment #3 $513,075 $644,925 $899,325 Infrastructure Maintenance Costs Alignment #1 Alignment #2 Alignment #3 $2,110/yr $4,520/yr $6,760/yr Alignment #1 Summary Provides the longest trail (loop) around the lake – 2.0 miles Allows full access to the lake for maintenance Avoids impacts to wetlands Least costly Alignment #2 Summary Provides substantial trail around most of the lake Creates additional separation from residential community Restricts access for maintenance of the uppermost lake Mid-cost option Alignment #3 Summary Provides shortest trail around (through) the lake Creates unique landmark bridge and boardwalk crossing Provides architectural feature Spans entire lake and creates superior vistas Allows access to upper lake Provides new downtown destination Most costly Conclusion Lake Kittamaqundi Multiuse Trail Three feasible alternatives with varying costs and benefits • All alternatives satisfy project goals Recommendation is to implement Alignment #1 • • • Provides the longest trail Least environmental impacts – wetlands Least cost – design, construction and maintenance Lake Kittamaqundi Multiuse Trail Questions What's Next?


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looks awesome for being in alpha state! ( no pun intended :P )
anyway, wish you luck guys :)
Frozen state is a game about adversities of existence and surviving in the dilapidated, Siberian city Duga 40. The city, where an extraterrestrial parasite has obliterated the population, causing infected people to become vicious alien hybrids.
Hello Comrades Survivors! In this update you won't see many artworks as many of you already got used to. There two main reasons: the first one - we are preparing for a very important "Thing"...
Posted by Satori4 on Jun 7th, 2013
In this update you won't see many artworks as many of you already got used to. There two main reasons: the first one - we are preparing for a very important "Thing", which mean a lot for Frozen State and its future, because of that our concept artist is completely busy doing artworks for this "Thing". The second reason - I mentioned in the last update, we had started working on the first playable alpha 0.0.1. A lot of work has been done flashing out the core functionality and I'd like to show you the video with some of them.
The car
from the very beginning the character has a very limited inventory, in order to expand it one will have to find backpacks.The backpacks will be different sizes, consequently the number of slots will be also different. The maximum equipped bags per time depends on you character and vary from one to three.
The last main character has been made and textured - Stats Mosin " The Punk" . Very controversial character, with a rebellious spirit and leadership skills he always hated the soviet regime and was trying to show it in any possible way he could. When incident has happened he was only 16. Now, being outcasted from his group of survivors, he became one of few lone survivors who can still survive in the city.
Thank you,
Snow Arc team
looks awesome for being in alpha state! ( no pun intended :P )
anyway, wish you luck guys :)
thank you for your support mate)
Progress alwasy starts small. (Just think of stalins 5 year plan!)
yeap, 5 year plan in 3 days )))
We are planning to finish alpha 0.0.1 by August, if anything goes right)
Looks very promising. Are you going to do a Kickstarter / Indiegogo campaign for this game? I feel like it would do well on KS since you already have some nice alpha gameplay footage and then you'd have some more funding to either hire more help / work on the game full-time.
Hey, thanks for the question and your believe in our game. It's time to reveal our plans)) Kickstarter campaign for Frozen State will start tomorrow 12.06.13 at 13.00 (London time). I will post an official update in a couple of hours here


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