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Theres a quote on the walls of the stairway leading up to the practice gym at WakeForest University. A quote that Orlando Magic point guard Ishmael Smith repeated countless times as he climbed that stairway in the late hours of the night and the early hours of the morning. A quote he still repeats today, now three years out of college and finding his way in the NBA. The quote reads: There are only two types of players, three to six players or six to three players. Which one are you?My coach, Skip Prosser used to ask us that all the time. Smith explained. He would tell us that if we want to be the best we have to put in extra time outside of our practices, which were from three oclock in the afternoon to six in the evening. That extra time, from six to three, is the reason why Smith undrafted out of college has found a home with the Magic. After practices, he can be seen following behind one of the assistant coaches, listening attentively to whatever lesson is being taught.I ask a ...
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Yeah that's why I always thought Kidder's Lois was so underrated. She was cute (in the first movie, at least) but still felt like the kind of tough, hard-charging, seen-it-all reporter you'd really find working for a major newspaper back then.
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List Criteria: Horror movies must have come out in 2011
The best horror movies of 2011 managed to scare moviegoers out of their wits. This isn't as easy to do as it seems: A great horror movie has to somehow tap into viewers' deepest fears with a great, creepy plot, killer special effects (so to speak) and a few "jump out at you" moments as well. Which horror movies were the best in 2011? I've listed several that I think deserve a spot on this list - but it's up to you guys, horror movie fans, to vote them up or down. And if I missed a great contender for best horror movie of the year, definitely add it!
I realize that not everyone is scared by the same things: Some might prefer the suspense of a 'Paranormal Activity 3' or 'Insidious' over the slasher horror (and yes, humor) of 'Fright Night' or 'Scream 4.' Did you love the campy scares in 'Shark Night 3D?' Did you cower in fear during 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' or 'Final Destination 5?' Or do your tastes run more towards the fantasy or science fiction horror films, like the 2011 remake of 'The Thing?' Or do you spill popcorn from your shaking hands just thinking about the post-apocalyptic scenes in 'Vanishing on 7th Street?'
This list offers you, Fearless Horror Movie Fanatic, the chance to change the ranking of these 2011 horror movies based solely on your votes. And, if you're interested, head over to vote for some of the other best movies of 2011 (only a handful of horror movies made the cut) and check out some of the best comedy movies of the year, too.
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Insidious Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Barbara Hershey
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Tucker & Dale vs Evil Katrina Bowden, Alan Tudyk, Chelan Simmons
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Attack the Block Nick Frost, Jodie Whittaker, Chris Wilson
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I Saw the Devil Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik, Cheon Ho-Jin
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Final Destination 5 David Koechner, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Courtney B. Vance
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Scream 4 Hayden Panettiere, Kristen Bell, Courteney Cox
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Fright Night Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Toni Collette
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TrollHunter Knut Nærum, Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg
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The Thing Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Eric Christian Olsen, Joel Edgerton
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Paranormal Activity 3 Sprague Grayden, Katie Featherston, Meredith Eaton
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Black Death Sean Bean, Carice van Houten, Eddie Redmayne
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Stake Land Kevin Kline, Danielle Harris, Kelly McGillis
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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Guillermo del Toro
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Red State John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Kevin Pollak
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The Ward Amber Heard, Lyndsy Fonseca, Danielle Panabaker
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We Need to Talk about Kevin Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly, Ezra Miller
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The Innkeepers Lena Dunham, Sara Paxton, Kelly McGillis
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Vanishing on 7th Street Hayden Christensen, Thandie Newton, John Leguizamo
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Snowtown Daniel Henshall, Louise Harris, David Walker
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The Rite Anthony Hopkins, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Rutger Hauer
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Priest Maggie Q, Lily Collins, Christopher Plummer
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Apollo 18 Warren Christie, Michael Kopsa, Andrew Airlie
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The Roommate Nina Dobrev, Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly
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Red Riding Hood Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman, Julie Christie
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Vanderbilt students return to campus Aug. 20, move-in will be green
August 19, 2011 — By Princine Lewis, Vanderbilt News & Communications Vanderbilt University will begin welcoming first-year students to campus first thing Saturday morning, Aug. 20, when move-in begins at 7 a.m. at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons, Vanderbilt's first-year student community. The students will live in residence halls known as "houses" – each of which is headed by...... KEEP READING »
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Sustainability theme to mark Vanderbilt 2011-12 academic year
August 12, 2011 — By Jim Patterson Issues of sustainability will be incorporated into many phases of the coming academic year at Vanderbilt University, including curriculum, a speaker series, documentary film series and field trips. "The Sustainability Project represents a compelling application of the full diversity of Vanderbilt's academic expertise to one of the most complex and urgent human...... KEEP READING »
Tags: Alternative Transportation, Energy, GHG, Green Building, Research, Sustainability Project, Transportation, Waste & Recycling, Water
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MTA wants Vanderbilt employee feedback
August 10, 2011 — By Vanderbilt News & Communications The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is holding a third round of community conversations Aug. 24-25 to gain feedback from the public regarding ideas for improving the city's transit investments along the Broadway/West End Corridor. The community conversations are scheduled to take place at the East Park Community Center on...... KEEP READING »
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It's All Connected
August 1, 2011 — [Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in the Vanderbilt View] By Kara Furlong The Sustainability Project sparks a campus dialogue about our relationship with the environment and commitment to its future Bangladesh, in South Asia, is a flat, low-lying land situated between the melting snowcaps of the Himalayas and the rising waters of the...... KEEP READING »
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Recycling available at July 2 U2 Concert
June 30, 2011 — With close to 45,000 tickets sold plus a small army of crew members, the U2 concert at Vanderbilt on July 2 will bring loads of people to campus, and with them will come loads of potential trash that can be recycled VU's Sustainability and Environmental Management Office will be going to extra lengths to recover...... KEEP READING »
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Nobel prize-winner tells seniors to be agents of change
May 12, 2011 — by Jim Patterson [Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service] Read a transcript of Maathai's talk. A Vanderbilt University graduate is a "potential great change agent," Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai told seniors the day before their Commencement ceremony. "You are ready," Maathai exhorted students in Memorial Gymnasium. "Go forth then, the world is waiting." Maathai...... KEEP READING »
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Vanderbilt turns in solid performance in RecycleMania competition
April 25, 2011 — [Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in myVU] by Missy Pankake The RecycleMania competition is now over and has official winners for 2011. RecycleMania is a friendly recycling competition among colleges and universities across the country sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Keep America Beautiful. Together, participating colleges and universities recycled or composted...... KEEP READING »
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Commuting options save money, reduce pollution
April 22, 2011 — [Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in MyVU] By Missy Pankake Almost 20 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions produced at Vanderbilt are from employees commuting to and from work. Combine that with gas prices on the rise, and many employees are exploring their commuting options. A Clean Air Fair focused on commuting was held...... KEEP READING »
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Idea for community garden grows into reality
April 22, 2011 — [Originally published by Vanderbilt News Service in MyVU] Last year, the Vanderbilt Initiative for Vegetarian Awareness (VIVA) had the idea to create a Vanderbilt Community Garden to grow crops for Vanderbilt students in organic and sustainable ways. This month, the garden became a reality with the first planting. "VIVA created the garden, along with generous...... KEEP READING »
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Attend the release of Nashville's Open Space Plan on Thursday, April 14
April 12, 2011 — Photo credits: Gary Layda, Anita McCaig and The Land Trust for Tennessee. Directions to Shelby Bottoms Nature Center For more information about The Land Trust for Tennessee, visit http://www.landtrusttn.org/.... KEEP READING »
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When I mentioned that we usually get a heat wave in the fall, I didn't think it would be the whole friggin' month of September. Even now, as October gets under way, record-breaking temperatures are expected for at least the early part of the week here in Southern California. That said, it's still time for the fall garden so I've been spending my time cleaning out the waning summer crops -- tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, even the gigantor zucchini plant (which was still visible in the lower right corner below the about-to-bloom mums when this photo was taken) -- to prepare the beds for fall.
This year, I took extra care to prepare my soil using some of the techniques learned at my gardening workshop at Esalen. After pulling out all the roots and weeds, I tilled the soil, added a layer of compost and some good potting soil on top of that. I started some seeds that I already had on hand -- kale, lettuce greens and more of the Purple Osaka Mustard I grew last year -- in a small patch near the fence at the back of this photo.
With the majority of the beds still waiting, I perused seed catalogs and, so far, have sent away for spinach and arugula (two kinds) seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and onion and garlic sets from Landreth Seeds. That -- plus the usual carrots and radishes -- should give me a good start. We'll see what comes next. The fun thing about having a clean slate is the idea that anything is possible. Could there be beets in my future?


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For India's vast middle-class, buying a house is a dream come true.
Many will save over decades to find one or two properties that are the perfect size, in the perfect location, for a good price. Considering the size of the Indian real estate market, this dream can be difficult without the services of a real estate agent. Starting your search for a good real estate broker early is recommended.
I have invested and know many friends who have invested successfully in the Indian real estate.
Unlike other countries, India does not have a strictly regulated educational degree or licensing system for brokers. In fact, according to Business Today, it is possible to see homemakers, and even your local milkman, selling property and calling themselves 'real estate agents' or 'brokers.' Consumers have to take these agents at face value and there is no legal recourse when problems crop up.
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As a buyer, it is up to you to be careful. Here are a few tips that should prove helpful, courtesy of Business Today.
- Use Personal Contacts – Friends and family are your best option while searching for good real estate agents, according to The Property Lounge. Personal recommendations and references are a good way to find a reliable and talented broker in your city. You can also check with your neighbors and colleagues to find a good real estate agent.
- Go Online – Apart from local real estate agents, it is now a good idea to use real estate websites to find properties in and around your city. These websites will also have local offices and agents that can show you around the city and help you find properties for sale. Some websites may not have local offices, however. When this is the case, it is a good idea to use other websites to clarify local rates and new projects.
- Experience – Good real estate agents usually work full time in the real estate industry. As a result, it makes sense to look for agents who have a local office. Visit the office and discuss your real estate needs with the agent.
- Local Standing And Reputation – Good agents are well known in the community. They may also be a part of local associations. If possible, check with the local Chamber Of Commerce to find a reputable real estate agent in your area.
- Licensure And Education – The real estate market is not regulated in India. As a result, almost anyone can become a real estate agent or broker. According to The Economic Times, the state of Haryana has made it mandatory for real estate brokers to have a license before they are allowed to buy or sell property. At the time of writing, there were no nationalized agencies regulating real estate agents, but this could change at any time. Qualified agents may also be registered with the ACRI (Association of Accredited Realtors of India) and the National Association of Realtors of India or similar agencies. This affiliation is not necessary, but it does add a layer of security.
- Fees – Brokers get a commission from the buyer and the seller on every sale they make. In some areas, a single party (either buyer or seller) pays the broker his percentage. The average percentage, or broker fee, may vary from 2 percent to 5 percent of the entire deal, according to Window 2 India. However, you should know that when you buy the property directly from the builder or contractor, you do not have to pay broker fees at all. Most builders like the Unitech Group do have this kind of arrangement and buyers can save a lot of money by buying their property without a broker as a go-between.
- Contract – Very few real estate agents sign pre-employment contracts. However, corporate and online real estate agencies do have this option. The contract will contain details about customer budget, fees, timeline, payment process, and more. You should know that private contracts between real estate agents and buyers/sellers are very rare in India.
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The Property Lounge states that you, as the buyer, have to be proactive when purchasing property. Due to the unregulated market, there is a very good chance that buyers may be stuck with uneducated and inexperienced real estate brokers. You will have to research the area, check with online websites, and use the knowledge of whoever you can contact to make and informed decision about your purchase.
Times are changing though. Educated and licensed brokers have been entering the market and they are hiring educated people to sell property. These same firms are also trying to enforce systems and regulations that will protect the consumer and ensure a transparent and fair property transaction for every customer.
Buyers have also started buying properties directly from builders to protect themselves. Reputable builders like Unitech have a great reputation, so buyers don't have to worry about a thing. However, some people may still want to buy from real estate agents. In this case, buyers will still have to be cautious, market-savvy, and legally astute when buying property in India.


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Forty Creek Whiskies are the brainchildren of Master Distiller John Hall. John Hall bought the Kittling Ridge Estates Winery in 19992. Although primarily a winemaker, when John discovered a small pot copper still on the estate he couldn't resist the urge to experiment with another product he loved… whisky. The wine making heritage combined with the love of whisky has produced what I consider to be a unique Canadian Whisky. Each batch of whisky is produced upon this small pot copper still, but what makes Forty Creek Whiskies special is that John doesn't use a single mash for his whisky like other producers. He makes three separate batches. A corn mash produces a corn whisky, a barley mash produces a barley whiskey, and a rye mash produces a rye whisky. Each whisky is aged separately in a variety of oak barrels, and then blended and finished in sherry casks. The sherry is actually made right at the winery so Forty Creek can utilize their own sherry casks for the final finishing.
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Roy Oswalt wants to pitch next season
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Roy Oswalt was hit hard during his time with the Rockies this season, but he isn't ready to call it a career. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the 36-year-old intends to pitch in the majors next season.
The big question is whether anyone in the majors still wants him. Oswalt had an 8.63 ERA in six starts and three relief appearances this season after posting a 5.80 ERA in nine starts and eight relief appearances with the Rangers in 2012. His peripherals remain strong, but he showed diminished velocity in his small sample this year and had an alarmingly-high line drive rate as a result.
Per MLBTR, Oswalt would prefer to start, but he's open to pitching in relief and has spoken to multiple teams about the possibility. And frankly, at this point he probably should take what he can get. It's unlikely that anyone will be willing to give him a guaranteed major league deal.
- rollinghighwayblues - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:26 PM
"Oswalt would prefer to start,"
Either Roy has all the nerve in the world or he's delusional, looking at his recent years numbers, he should be happy to get an invite to Spring Training. But,as we all mostly know, he will somehow find his way onto a Major League roster at some point during the 2014 season.
- dcfan4life - Nov 19, 2013 at 10:33 AM
I hear Manny Ramirez still wants to play too…
- spacemaker101 - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Hahaha you right
- sgtr0c - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:36 PM
"Better to burn out, then fade away"
When Roy wad a Phillie, he said, "God, family, and his back-hoe was more important then baseball". My, how times change….
- tuberippin - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:54 PM
Yeah, he changed his tune pretty quickly. He still has some life on his pitches, but they have very little movement and so he's basically tossing batting practice out there. Part of it is definitely the environments he's chosen the past two times around (Texas and Colorado are both horrible parks for pitchers), but at the end of the day he's probably best used in a relief role, probably a one-inning guy who could do some mop-up long relief appearances.
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- pisano - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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- aphillieated - Nov 18, 2013 at 8:43 PM
You never know 😀
- proudlycanadian - Nov 18, 2013 at 7:54 PM
How about Houston? He should be able to help the Astros finish with less than 100 losses.
- stex52 - Nov 18, 2013 at 10:01 PM
He had some great years in Houston.
But No!!
- proudlycanadian - Nov 19, 2013 at 3:34 AM
It was just a passing thought. Cheers!
- undeadjesus - Nov 18, 2013 at 9:08 PM
If the Twins signed him, he would be their "ace". No joke.
- thepittsburghkid - Nov 18, 2013 at 10:34 PM
So do I.
- jkaflagg - Nov 18, 2013 at 10:36 PM
After all the years he carried the Astros, it's kind of sad to see him trying to hang on despite having lost his stuff…..you would hope he might be able to help as a reliever (a la LaTroy Hawkins) but the problem is he always has some nagging injury; after all the years of great durability the curse of the small right handler has hit him with a vengeance….
- straightouttavtown - Nov 19, 2013 at 6:11 AM
If he picks the team with the right park, I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the comeback player of the year and a great feel good story. The peripherals and the control is still there. The key is to keep the ball on the ground and avoid gopher ball. Arlington and Coors are obviously not optimal destination for an aging ex-ace with diminished velocity. But Roy still knows how to pitch judging by his ridiculous K:BB ratio. Remember Dan Haren, another ex-ace with diminishing stuff, looked absolutely done in the first half this season despite good K:BB ratio (like Roy has done the last 2 years) but he turned it around in the second half. I wouldn't count Oswalt out quite yet. The Rangers gave him a raw deal and he got hurt with the Rockies. If he's willing to commit to spring training for a full season and his heart is 100% in baseball, then he's a good gamble.
- metalhead65 - Nov 19, 2013 at 11:23 AM
if only he had some experience in the cardinal organization he would be the perfect signing for jocketty and the reds!
- henryd3rd - Nov 19, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Last time I looked "Father Time" was still undefeated and I don't see anyone close to bringing him down.
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~150 miles
The plans for Newfoundland and Nova Scotia were pretty flexible except for the ferry dates (two for me, one for Chris). We awoke to a cold morning, with a fair amount of fog hanging over the water. Several more ice bergs had floated into the area, so we rode down there for some more pictures. You can never have too many ice berg pictures, right?
The pavement was a nice change from the gravel, but it was a bit broken up and uneven in areas and still required your full attention.
The ride was very scenic along the coast for about 15 miles, and then we hit very heavy fog. I mean fog where you've only got 50 feet of visibility combined with mist. I had managed to scratch my visor quite a bit the previous morning with the wiper attachment on my gloves, and moisture had breached the pinlock seal as well. In other words, it was hard to see.
We rode at a prudent pace and pulled into Blanc Sablon with plenty of time before check-in for the ferry.
Travel tip: Make sure you keep track of all the time zone changes, and if you take this ferry, remember that the departure time is on Newfoundland vs. local time. Fortunately, we knew this and didn't have any problems.
We gassed up, got some breakfast, and loaded up the bikes for what's usually a 90-minute ferry ride to St. Barbe, Newfoundland.
The water was pretty rough, and that extended the trip by about 15 minutes.
Fortunately, I didn't need to follow this guidance
We docked at St. Barbe and immediately hit the road heading up the coast on Rt. 430, also known as the Viking Trail. The scenery was great, with small towns dotting the rocky coast and very blue water. The wind was very strong, though, and we both found ourselves leaning over significantly against it to stay upright.
Chris wanted to see the settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, so that's where we went. Because it was Canada Day, admission was free. We walked around the site, interacted with some historical interpreters in a sod house, and learned more about the settlers.
We even saw some more ice bergs floating in the water.
It was supper time, so we rode to nearby St. Anthony for yet another Subway meal. There was a Hotel North across the street and a Tim Horton's as well, and we decided to call it a day. Of course, the Canada Day fireworks nearby lasted late into the evening, spoiling my goal of an early bedtime.
This was a fairly easy day, one that we needed to recharge the batteries after the gravel marathon yesterday. We were ahead of our flexible schedule and planned another light day for tomorrow: riding back down the coast and into Gros Morne National Park. We didn't have any specific plans for where we'd end up.
Does a light riding day mean it would be a boring day? Stay tuned.
Full set of Day 10 pics:
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2012
Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Joined: May 2013
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Oddometer: 43
Nice to see your ride report I remember seeing you at the limestone border!!! I was off Duty that day, hope your trip is going good!
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
Oddometer: 165
Trans Lab 2013 Ride Report
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Kingston / South Frontenac
Oddometer: 222
Nice report!
I headed over to Blanc Sablon on July 2nd - just missed you! We ended up waiting/stranded a few days due to the forest fires. Also saw the guy from Tenessee on the gs1200 at Whycogama (sorry, butchering the spelling I'm sure), in cape breton. Glad to hear he's ok - we were curious if we would seem him and the Harley's backtracking or not.
Keep it coming!
Joined: May 2013
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
Oddometer: 165
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
Oddometer: 165
Day 11 - July 2, 2013
St. Anthony, Newfoundland, to Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland
~218 miles
We woke at our usual early hour and walked across the street for breakfast at Tim Horton's. I have to say, I was impressed with their cinnamon raisin bagels, which are a staple of my breakfasts back home. They really do give my regular bagels a run for their money.
We didn't have anywhere we had to be by the end of the day, so we set out to ride along the coast and explore a bit of Gros Morne National Park. It was sunny but very windy again and a bit chilly. We backtracked down the Viking Trail heading south.
Yes, I'm using my heated gear
Chris gets artsy again
Chris can relax anywhere
Chris was hoping to cross paths with an old friend who was part of a bicycle tour heading north. He had a general idea of where she would be, but he hadn't communicated with her recently, so he wasn't very optimistic about seeing her. We passed by a few cyclists, and as we continued down the Viking Trail, I saw Chris do a u-turn and pull into a general store/restaurant. Sure enough, he had spotted a bunch of bicycles parked there. He walked in, and found his friend enjoying a food break. They caught up on the past 15 years or so, and we resumed our journeys in opposite directions.
As the mid-afternoon became the late-afternoon, we approached Rocky Harbour and pulled into a gas station to fill up. Our ferry reservations at Port-aux-Basques were for the morning of July 4th, and if we stayed overnight in Rocky Harbour, we'd have all day tomorrow to cover those 200 miles. So with that in mind, we rode into Rocky Harbour to see what the town had to offer in the way of lodging and restaurants. We came up to the Ocean View Hotel, right on Main Street, and decided to stay there. They even gave us motorcycle "care kits" with towels for cleaning the bikes and let us park in the back next to our patio.
Chris does his daily maintenance
There goes the neighborhood
I hadn't had a chance to run the entire trip, except for a treadmill trot in Maine, so I went out and did about four miles along the water. It was still very windy, but the views were great, even if the route was all uphill on the outbound segment.
We walked next door for supper, and I was in the mood for seafood. They had quite a selection, and they'd prepare it any way you wanted, as long as you wanted it fried. Those of you who know me know that I'm a "special needs eater" and don't eat fried food, so I didn't get any seafood that night. I did treat myself to a piece of apple pie (no ice cream), which is a once or twice a year special event.
We took advantage of the hotel's wireless Internet to catch up on news and correspondence, and I went back outside as the sun was setting.
The weather forecast for tomorrow looked good (again), so it was going to be an easy ride to Port-aux-Basques, or would it? Stay tuned.
Full set of Day 11 pics:
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
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Day 12 - July 3, 2013
Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland, to Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland
~280 miles
We got an early start, and I wanted to ride out to a scenic spot I'd seen during my run the previous afternoon. It was looking like another great day weather wise.
My apologies for previously mislabeling this as Day 11
We continued south on the Viking Trail and saw even more great scenery along the way.
Chris had heard that Trout River was worth the detour, so we turned onto Rt. 431 and traveled along some nice hilly roads that bordered the water at some points before we made the turn towards Trout River. We passed some impressive mountains on our left, and I made a note to stop by them on the way back.
We ended up at Trout River and rode down to the docks, where some fishing boats were being refueled. This is definitely a town whose livelihood seems tied to fishing.
On the way back, I led us onto a dirt and gravel trail that ended up reconnecting with the main road. It was a bit bumpy, but not especially hard on the bikes, or so I thought. We headed back to those mountains for a closer look.
We saw quite a few hikers heading out on the trails leading to the mountains. I was surprised that there were still pockets of snow up there. As we pulled out of the parking lot, my speedometer started to read 0, and the engine died a few times. No lights, no nothing. I got it started again, and we were rolling for about 15 miles, right past a service station, and it started doing the same thing. I pulled over into a parking lot, and we discussed the possible causes. We didn't think it could be the ignition wire again, because it was soldered very well, and the other one looked ok. I unloaded everything to access the fuses, and they looked fine too. We had a false glimmer of hope when we put a new fuse in, and the bike would start again until we closed the fuse box. After a little back and forth, we decided it wasn't a fuse problem, and that left the ignition again.
Chris rigged up a stick to hold the wire in a certain position that enabled the bike to fire up. I only got a minute down the road, and it died again. I went about the tedious task of pulling out the ignition cylinder. The day was getting hot, with the sun beating down on us, and the bugs were in attack mode.
Sure enough, the "good" wire had broken. Maybe that trail, combined with over a week of riding, put the finishing touches on the wire. Our plan was to hotwire the bike, get it back to the service station about 10 miles away, and have them re-solder the wire. Chris got the broken wire to stay in place with some baling wire, and I rode to the service station. When I got there and looked down, I saw the ignition cylinder was missing, and the two ignition wires were melted together, glowing red, and smoking. I quickly pulled them apart to prevent a complete electrical catastrophe.
Our job of fixing things had just become much more difficult. There was no way that we'd find that ignition cylinder along the roadside. Chris and one of the mechanics brainstormed and came up with the idea to rig an on/off toggle switch. For $18 in parts and free labor (from us, but mainly Chris), it worked.
The handlebars could still be locked, so a thief would only be able to ride in small circles. That ignition debacle killed two hours, as well as our plans to do a scenic loop along the coast west of Stephenville. At that point, I just wanted to get to Port-aux-Basques and be ready for the ferry the next morning.
We stopped in Corner Brook for gas and an early supper at Subway, whose toaster was broken, adding insult to gastronomic injury. We continued along the Trans-Canada Highway for a pretty long and boring stretch. The scenery started to get really impressive around the Wreckhouse region, known for it's freakishly powerful winds.
The cloud formations were especially interesting. We saw an R1150GSA pass us, and we eventually caught up with him when he pulled over for a break. We chatted with damurph for a few minutes, then made the final push to Port-aux-Basques.
We pulled into the Hotel Port-aux-Basques around 8pm. Our ferry left at 11:45am the next morning, so we wanted to get to the terminal at least two hours early. Fortunately, it was less than two miles down the road, with a Tim Horton's on the way. The ferry ride was scheduled for six hours, and we planned to get a jump on the Cabot Trail after we arrived.
I was hoping I'd dealt with the last of my mechanical woes. What else could go wrong? Stay tuned.
Full set of Day 12 pics:
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
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Day 13 - July 4, 2013
Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland, to Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia
~60 miles
We loaded up, gassed up, and went to Tim Horton's for breakfast. Sound familiar? It looked like the entire population of Port-aux-Basques was in the drive-thru line there, with traffic spilling out onto the street.
After breakfast, we made the short ride to the ferry terminal and lined up with some other motorcycles.
Dick impresses Chris with tales of riding all over North America on his Gold Wing
We saw a couple from Montreal who we'd also seen in St. Anthony and Rocky Harbour, as well as Dick from California, who had racked up over 300,000 miles on his Gold Wing. We got the signal to load onto the ferry well before the departure time, which was good, because I still wasn't fully checked out on using the tie-down straps.
I decided to splurge for a room on the ferry given the six-hour duration, and this proved to be a good choice. We'd been going very hard for a number of days without enough downtime, and we both welcomed the chance to rest and recuperate.
We pulled out right on schedule, and I settled in for my first of two short naps.
The ride was a lot smoother than the Blanc Sablon to St. Barbe ferry, and I went topside a few times to let my Spot see the satellites. We gained a half hour by sailing into a different time zone, and we docked in North Sydney at around 5:30pm. Our plan was to start riding immediately on Rt. 105 heading towards Englishtown, where we'd catch the short cable ferry across to the Cabot Trail and save a fair amount of time. We got delayed a bit heading up a mountain with a hairpin turn where a big rig had overturned, and emergency services were on the scene directing traffic. We arrived at the ferry just in time for their next departure.
We hit the Cabot Trail heading north and soon started to think about stopping for supper. We passed a few potential places and settled on the Clucking Hen. Funny name, good food. We asked about places to stay nearby, and it sounded like Ingonish, on the other side of Cape Smokey Provincial Park, might be our best bet. Daylight was fading, which added to the natural beauty but caused me some concern about possible encounters with wildlife on the road.
As we were about to lose the last of our light, we found the Skyline Cabins just before the entrance gates to Cape Breton Highlands National Park. The price and amenities were right, so we got a cabin. We decided to do some quick bike maintenance, and Chris said, "I want to show you something." That didn't sound good, because he usually said, "Hey, take a look at this," when he'd spotted something amiss on my bike. This time, it was the rear sprocket, which had taken a dramatic turn towards imminent failure. The other day, Chris had pointed out some areas of concern with the sprocket teeth, and now they appeared very worn down. Additionally, the chain had been requiring almost daily tightening. Chris thought I might need to get both replaced before getting home, though I hoped to make it to a BMW dealer in Maine en route.
I'd been in touch with Matt (ms2uared) about meeting us for the Cabot Trail, and he texted that he was passing through the big rig accident zone on his way to the Englishtown cable ferry. I was still doing some work on the bike when Matt got to the cabin, and we talked about tomorrow's plan. He opted to camp nearby, and we would meet for breakfast across the street around 7:45am. I went in to tend to my new bug bites (inflicted through my shirt) and showered. Chris wished me a Happy 4th of July, minus the fireworks, and we called it a day.
Tomorrow held the promise of great riding and scenery, but also the specter of a failing rear sprocket and chain. Which would win out? Stay tuned.
Full set of Day 13 pics:
Joined: Jun 2010
Location: Vine Valley, NY (Finger Lakes Region)
Oddometer: 68
Great RR and photos. We did the TLH in 2010, East to West. Only pavement then was around Churchill Falls, and the short section by the Ghost Town. Rte 510 did not exist between Goose Bay and Cartwright. You had to take an all night ferry boat ride.
Your RR and pictures have brought back many memories. I must say, for a fairly new rider you have been doing a super good job, dealing with the grave land all.
You were lucky to have Chris there for the electrical repairs. Doubt if I'd have done as well so quickly.
Ride safe, Thanks for all your efforts on the RR.
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
Oddometer: 165
Day 14 - July 5, 2013
Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, to Digby, Nova Scotia
~434 miles
Chris and I met Matt across the street for breakfast and chatted with him about his epic journey to this point:
Our plan was to ride along the Cabot Trail with waypoints in Cheticamp and Inverness, proceeding to the Trans-Canada Highway and Truro, where Chris was going to split off and head towards Moncton to meet a prospective buyer for his bike. Matt's plans were a little more flexible, and he said he'd do the Cabot Trail with us and then probably split off before Inverness to visit the Alexander Graham Bell House in Baddeck.
We hit the road and thoroughly enjoyed everything the Cabot Trail had to offer. I know I was slowing the guys down in a few spots, and I was happy to let them go ahead and zoom through the twisties.
The Cabot Trail is one of those must-rides. I can't think of a more eloquent way to describe it. The weather cooperated, and my bike was holding together.
Matt did split off and headed towards the Bell House, and Chris and I continued on to Inverness, where we stopped for a quick lunch. My ferry from Digby to St. John the next day was scheduled for 4pm, but they also had one at 8am, and I decided it would be best to get to the closest BMW dealer (Street Cycles) in Falmouth, Maine, as soon as possible. I called the ferry folks, and they kindly changed my reservation to 8am. Now, I had the easy task of getting to Digby before dark, about 315 miles away. What could possibly go wrong?
We got onto the Trans-Canada Highway and soon found ourselves heading into some very dark storm clouds.
The sky opened up, and we pulled over to waterproof ourselves. Chris put on his rain suit, and I zipped up the vents on my jacket and pants. It really pored pretty hard for about 15 minutes, and then we found ourselves on the other side of the clouds in the sun. My low fuel light came on just before we pulled over for Chris to ditch his rain suit, and this concerned me because it was about 100 miles too soon, given my auxiliary fuel tank. I took off the auxiliary tank's cap and saw that the tank was still full, meaning it wasn't feeding into the main tank. I closed it up, started the bike, and the light went off. When I checked the auxiliary tank again, it had completely emptied into the main. I hoped this wouldn't be a recurring issue. More on that later.
As we neared Truro, we pulled over, and Chris and I said our goodbyes. I couldn't have dealt with those mechanical issues without Chris, and I sincerely appreciated all of his other assistance. A first-class riding partner.
I chose a route to Digby that took me on some secondary roads and avoided Halifax. I stopped in Windsor for a Gatorade break and called the service department at Street Cycles. They didn't have the rear sprocket, but they recommended stopping by to see what they could do to help. I got onto Rt. 101 heading towards Digby, and my low fuel light came on again way too soon. I stopped for gas and looked for a place to eat supper. I was excited to find someplace other than Subway, a nice pizza shop near Acadia University. Unfortunately, they had everything but plain cheese pizza and wouldn't do a "special order." Guess what was right next door? Subway.
Back on the road grinding it out to Digby for another 90 miles. I found a room at the Admiral Digby Inn, about five minutes from the ferry terminal. I'd made it with some daylight to spare, although I was completely exhausted after riding over 430 miles since morning.
I looked nervously at my rear sprocket and chain and wondered whether they would carry me at least to the BMW dealer tomorrow, about 300 miles from the ferry terminal in St. John. Stay tuned.
Full set or Day 14 pics:
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Apr 2012
Location: Golden Isles, GA
Oddometer: 165
Day 15 - July 6, 2013
Digby, Nova Scotia, to Chelmsford, Massachusetts
~420 miles
My number one priority for today was getting to Street Cycles in Falmouth, Maine, before they closed at 5pm. Everything else was secondary. Within that secondary group of things I wanted to do was visiting the now-closed Columbia Falls Air Force Station in Maine, which would be about 10 miles out of the way on Rt. 9. It's a Cold War era radar site that used to have some impressive hardware and an interesting layout. The most recent pictures I could find of the site were several years old, so I didn't even know what remained there. I'd be gaining an hour when I crossed back into the US, and I should be able to make the detour to Columbia Falls if everything else worked out.
I got to the ferry a little before 7am and saw several older Harley riders in a group lining up.
The ferry crew told the motorcyclists to get ready, and I rolled on board for my seventh and final ferry of this adventure.
The ferry trip was uneventful, and the weather was fairly sunny. I've read that this can be a rough crossing, but not today.
The trip took about three hours, and we docked in St. John around 11am. I decided not to gas up there, because I theoretically had more than enough gas to make it across the border into Maine, just over 70 miles away. Or so I thought.
I hopped on Rt. 1 heading for the border, and my low fuel light came on with 30 miles to go. I knew I had enough fuel on the bike, but it was apparently sitting in my auxiliary tank and not feeding into the main (again). I checked the GPS for the nearest gas station, and it looked like there was one just a little ways from the next exit at Rt. 127. A little ways turned into a 10-mile trip into St. Andrews.
The gas station was the only one in town and a bit of a mob scene was there buying lottery tickets and bingo cards. I was very hot and frustrated at that point and didn't even bother to take off my helmet to wait in line. I must have looked like a tough guy or an idiotic Stig-wannabe. My frustration got the better of me as I pulled out of the parking lot, and I rolled on the throttle in a way that exceeded the collective patience of the chain and sprocket. I heard and felt the chain skip on the sprocket, and I knew that signaled a potential disaster.
I had passed a Tim Horton's on the way to the gas station and decided to stop there to cool off, both mood-wise and temperature-wise. I gobbled my lunch very quickly, because this detour had thrown my plans into disarray. Back on the road, I made for the big border crossing where Rt. 1 terminates in Calais, Maine. After my experience at the smaller Limestone crossing, I thought I might have better luck at a bigger one more accustomed to travelers. Unfortunately, they only had three of six lanes open on a holiday weekend at mid-day (thank you, sequestration), and the line was a bit long. The temperatures had quickly climbed into the low 90s, and I just wanted to be moving.
I finally got to the Customs and Border Protection Inspector, took off my helmet at his request, answered a litany of questions to his satisfaction, and I was back on US soil heading west on Rt. 9 towards Bangor. I kept running through the math in my head to determine if I could swing by Columbia Falls AFS, and the numbers just weren't in my favor. I was projecting a 4:30pm arrival at Street Cycles barring any more unplanned delays, and I couldn't risk it. This Cold War relic would have to wait for another trip.
My chain was beginning to skip almost every time I shifted up through the lower gears, even with a very light touch on the throttle. When I stopped to gas up, I noticed that the chain was loose, but I thought it would be ok for the final push to Street Cycles. About a half hour later, I was on I-95 just south of Bangor, and I decided I had to tighten the chain. I pulled into a rest area, unsuccessfully looked for a shady spot, and went about tightening the chain. I called Street Cycles to give them an update and got back on the road.
I was still chugging away when the low fuel light came on yet again. There were four likely possibilities for this issue: 1) The auxiliary tank cap wasn't sealing properly; 2) The main tank cap wasn't sealing properly; 3) The fuel line was kinked or obstructed; 4) The fuel pump wasn't working right. I ruled out the auxiliary tank cap because it was brand new and really seemed to seal well. To mitigate any issues with the older main tank cap, I needed some Vaseline or grease to help with the seal. I didn't have either, so I sacrificed a tube of Burt's Bees lip balm for the task. I lacked the time and expertise to troubleshoot the fuel line or fuel pump, but I did develop a system of removing the auxiliary tank cap while the bike was off, turning the bike on, putting the cap back on, with the hope that this would help create the vacuum necessary to feed the main tank. It worked with mixed results, meaning some fuel would drain from the auxiliary tank, but not all.
Back to the low fuel light situation of the moment. I thought I might have enough gas to get to Street Cycles, about 15 miles away. Unfortunately, I soon heard the characteristic coughing of an engine's unquenched thirst for gas. I poured my 30oz MSR (emergency) fuel bottle into the main tank and rode to the nearest gas station a few miles away. According to my GPS, I'd be reaching Street Cycles a little after they closed at 5pm. I called them, and Bill assured me that someone would stick around.
When I got to Street Cycles, Bill was in fact there and ready to help. He agreed with Chris that the rear sprocket and chain were terminal but not quite ready to fail completely. He expressed confidence that I'd be able to make it home if we tightened the chain to within a micrometre of its life and kept it well-lubricated. Bill also advised me to continue to be very gentle on the throttle. I thanked Bill and followed him to the highway, since a major construction project had taken away the onramp for the exit I'd used to get there. I can't say enough good things about how helpful and friendly Bill was: If you live in Maine or nearby and are looking for a motorcycle or motorcycle service, stop by Street Cycles in Falmouth (http://www.streetcycles.com).
I wasn't sure where I'd stop for supper or overnight, but I wanted to get as far as reasonably possible. The farther I got tonight, the less I'd have to ride tomorrow. The Kennebunk Travel Plaza looked like a good place to grab supper, and I joined a thousand of my new best friends who were also seeking air conditioning and food. I looked at my GPS and thought I might get to Worcester, Massachusetts, about 115 miles away. After another half hour on the road, I knew that was too ambitious, and I set my sights on Chelmsford instead. I reserved a hotel room from a rest area and rode for another 40 minutes before reaching the Best Western Plus. I'm not sure how Best Westerns achieve this Plus rating, but they were kind enough to let me park under the awning at the front entrance, which earns them a Plus in my book.
The temperature was still in the upper 80s, and in spite of my best efforts to stay hydrated using the Klim Hydrapak in my jacket, I felt like I could and should drink a gallon of something cold. I practically inhaled an Odwalla smoothie and half a bottle of Gatorade.
Another long and hard day behind me, one more focused on covering miles and keeping my bike together than enjoying the sights or scenery. The adventure was nearing an end, but I still had over 500 miles to go. I mapped out a route through southwestern Massachusetts and upstate New York, with a planned overnight in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Tomorrow would be Sunday of the holiday weekend. Surely, the roads wouldn't be clogged with vacationers, and the skies would be sunny and clear. Right? Stay tuned.
Full set of Day 15 pics:
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Toronto Ontario
Oddometer: 486
I knew I saw you in my travels this past few weeks I'm only fresh back from my east coast ride and updating my report now.
1980 XR80s Deceased, first ever teardown.
1987 XL185s Deceased, at the bottom of the ocean.
1985 750 Interceptor Sold still alive somewhere.
2006 XR650L heavily farklefied Tendering in the garage.
2012 F800GS Triple Black Let the mods begin.
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The concept of accountability also raises the question—"accountability to whom?" The health professions have traditionally defined their accountability with reference to those they serve (e.g., patients, students) and to their fellow professionals and the standards of performance they have collectively created. For more than a century, however, state and federal governments in the United States have been developing regulatory mechanisms to supplement or, in some instances, replace professional accountability. A recent IOM report defined public accountability for those serving Medicare beneficiaries as involving not only beneficiaries but also "the larger public as interested parties and taxpayers" (IOM, 1996b, p. 31). In addition, private organizations, including hospitals, health plans, and other organizations, have established mechanisms of accountability. As a result, any one clinician or health care organization may be accountable to multiple parties whose expectations may not be fully compatible.
A third question—"how are professionals and organizations to be held accountable?"—requires a complex answer that involves a mix of social norms, regulations, economic incentives, measurement tools, and information reporting mechanisms. The notion of accountability to one's own conscience and a recognized set of ethical standards (e.g., the Hippocratic Oath or one of its successors) is appealing because it implies an internalized, ever-vigilant control mechanism. It is also part of what defines and dignifies a profession. It likewise provides a basis for trust that patients' vulnerability will not be exploited by physicians and other health professionals for "power, profit, prestige, or pleasure" (Pellegrino, 1991, p. 80). External regulations, reporting requirements, and accreditation standards have a role to play, but the imposition of external rules and monitoring does not make up for a lack of trust or trustworthiness.
The "invisible hand of the market" is yet another mechanism of accountability that relies on decisions by millions of informed consumers (and their agents) that, in theory, reward good performers and penalize poor performers. In health care, making quality a meaningful factor in such decisions is, today, an embryonic undertaking in which the quality of end-of-life care is largely invisible. Price is a more easily understood and comparable variable and the extent to which purchasers actually consider quality in their decisions is controversial.
The quality of health care should contribute to the quality of living and the quality of dying but, as noted in Chapter 1, it is not synonymous with