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Welcome to the information page for our twelfth RV-Dreams Educational Rally. Read on for details!
For Spring 2015, we are pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with the River Plantation RV Resort. We had our 2011 and 2014 Spring Rallies at this wonderful location just outside Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains and they both sold out quickly.
Unfortunately, this Rally in now SOLD OUT. We usually have a few last minute cancellations, so if your schedule is flexible and you may be able to attend on short notice, you can sign up to be on our "Waiting List" here:
Our next educational Rally is scheduled for October 6 - 11 in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. Click on the link below for more information.
With the addition of more seminars, including those presented by RV Driving School, we have decided to lengthen the Rally by a day. So, we will be starting on Monday in order to give folks a little more time to relax and have some free time for gathering outside of our scheduled seminars and events. Our daily starting times will be a little later and our seminar ending times will be a little earlier. We hope these changes enhance the Rally experience even more. :)
The Place
Come join us at the River Plantation RV Resort in southeastern Tennessee. The park is 30 miles from Knoxville and only 10 miles south of I-40.
River Plantation RV Resort offers:
Our seminars and nightly events will be held at the large on-site Conference Center.
The Area
Sevierville is where "Smoky Mountain Fun Begins!!" The town is 30 miles from Knoxville and 90 miles from Ashville, NC only ten miles south of I-40. We should have great weather with highs around 70 and lows around 50.
For those that come prior to the Rally or stay a few days afterward, there are tons of activities for every type of interest. And the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just a few miles away.
As we get closer, we may move the seminar schedule around a bit. Also, we typically have various impromptu events that we schedule right before the Rally or even during the first couple of days.
3:00 - 5:00 Welcome, Check-in, and Social Time
6:00 - 7:00 Catered Welcome Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 Rally Overview & Introductions
8:00 - 9:00 Icebreaker
9:00 - 10:00 Buying An RV - Pros, Cons & Must Haves
6:00 - 7:00 Catered Italian Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 To Be Determined
9:00 - 11:00 Driving Your RV Safely - RV Driving School
Click on the link or banner above for details. You can schedule your lesson from their website or by clicking on this link:
Schedule Your RV Driving Lesson Here.
11:15 - 12:15 RVing Basics I - Driving, Towing, Hitching/Unhitching
1:30 - 3:00 RVing Basics II - Hooking Up Utilities, Dumping Tanks, RV Systems Overview, Safety, & Checklists
6:00 - 7:15 Potluck Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 Road Tested OR RV-Dreams Family Feud
9:00 - 9:30 Basic RV Maintenance I - Engine/Chassis, Tires & Wheels, Axles, Brakes, & Exterior
The rest of the day is a "FREE DAY".
We may have some impromptu group activities or special seminars you can take part in, or you can join your new friends for a get-together or local touring, or you can just relax. It's all up to you.
8:30 - 9:30 Internet On The Road
11:00 - 12:00 Boondocking/Solar
RV Sites
Reservation Information
The Rally registration DOES NOT include RV sites or other accommodations. We have set aside 65 RV sites and all of the on-site cabins at River Plantation RV Resort, but you must make your own reservations.
Note that reservations will not be confirmed by the RV park until you have registered and made your Rally payment. We will provide names of registrants to River Plantation so they may confirm that those making reservations are properly registered for the 2015 Spring Rally.
Once you have registered for the Rally, you can give River Plantation a call at 800-758-5267 or 865-429-5267 to make your reservation. Be sure to tell them that you are with the 2015 RV-Dreams Rally. :)
Rally Rate For RV Sites
All sites have 50/30 Amp electric with full hook-ups, cable, and Wi-Fi.
We will be on Site 441.
River Plantation Resort has graciously agreed to give the Rally rate to all of our attendees for as many days before and after the Rally as you want (subject to availability).
One night's deposit is required to hold the reservation. The deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours before your scheduled arrival date. If you cancel within 72 hours, you forfeit the one night's deposit only.
Cabins - Cabins at our Rally locations always sell out very quickly, but there are lots of hotel options near the venue for those that don't have RVs, and we've recently worked a deal for 25% off at some local condos (details listed below).
We have set aside all 8 cabins at River Plantation:
Small Cabins - 4 SOLD OUT!!
Large Cabins - 4 SOLD OUT!!
Small Cabins: SOLD OUT!!
In addition to discount coupons at area attractions and restaurants, guests also receive a FREE Entertainment Rewards Pass which allows guests to experience a few of the most popular area attractions FREE of charge.
For more information and reservations, click on the link above or call 800-429-4361.
Whispering Pines Condos has 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom condos. It is the only resort of the three with one-bedroom condos, so it will be a prime choice for many. It is located about 15 minutes from River Plantation.
Cedar Lodge Condos has 2 and 3 bedroom condos and is also located about 15 minutes from River Plantation.
Bear Crossing Condos also has 2 and 3 bedroom condos and it is the closest of the three resorts to River Plantation.
Additional Costs
Rally T-Shirts (Optional) - $15 Each
We will be ordering Rally T-shirts based on your selections during the registration process. Those that pre-order T-shirts will be able to pick them up and pay for them at registration on April 27. Please do NOT pre-pay for the shirts with your registration. Note: We will order a few extra shirts, but the only way to guarantee you get one is to pre-order as we usually run out of extras.
Here are sample T-shirt designs from the last three rallies.
RV Weighing (Optional) - $60
We will do RV Weighing sign-ups after our RV Weight & Tire Safety Seminar. Though we highly recommend this service, it is completely up to you. If you choose to be weighed, we are under contract with the RV Safety & Education Foundation to charge $60, part of which supports the work of the non-profit foundation.
Final Thoughts
About two weeks prior to the Rally, we will send an email letter to all registered attendees providing details about what to expect.
An RV-Dreams Rally includes a great mixture of experienced full-timers, new full-timers, savvy RVers, wannabe full-timers, and folks just exploring their options. The time before and after the Rally and the other times spent with other attendees can be as fun and informative as the scheduled activities. Life long friends are made at these Rallies and that's one of the reasons why we have return guests every time. :)


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It was the wrong call I think. That was a pretty bad hit to the helmet of a defenseless player which is a penalty.
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It was the wrong call I think. That was a pretty bad hit to the helmet of a defenseless player which is a penalty.
Yep. That was a horrible call as well on 3rd down. Multiple calls that screwed over Stanford. Wish I could say I was surprised but they were playing in South Bend, so I'm not.
I don't know if it is the bigger issue, but that was a weak call. The 3rd down PI call was iffy too, but it's PI, they are all iffy. Either way, ND got 30 of their last 45 yards on the game tying drive from the zebras, but they screwed Stanford (and all of humanity really) for the last 3 inches.
I thought it was a touchdown, but after watching it over several times. I can understand the non-ruling on the field with keeping the play as stands.
The thing that really irks me is the BLATANT personal foul facemask on the running back on 3rd and goal the play just before the last of the game. Maybe I wasn't paying as close attention but man, that notre dame defender had himself some stanford face in his hands! That's the play that cost stanford the game IMO and the one I am much more pissed off about.
That is all...
Stanford got hosed on this call. Of course, ND still might have legitimately won the game in a later OT period, but the game should have gone to a second OT.
Complete lack of ballz by the on field refs and the replay official. They probably knew they would be lynched if they overturned the call on the field (read: made the correct call) and Stanford later won in a second (or third...) OT.
He definately got in but it seemed like it wasn't until after the side judge ran in marking it short and the ND players let up and started celebrating.
It was a controversial call, but arguable as to whether Stanford got "hosed" or not. It appeared his forward momentum was stopped, and the ref began running in and waving the play dead as he kept moving forward and reached the ball across the line. His elbow may have been down a split second before the ball crossed, and additionally he fumbled the ball at almost the exact moment it crossed the goal line. So basically, there's no way I can see whatever was called on the field could be overturned.
It was definitely a close call though, and ND is lucky it went the way it did.
That's what I thought too. The announcers didn't mention it, but I thought that quite possibly his left elbow hit the ground just before the ball crossed the plane. Impossible to tell for sure with the camera angles, but on that basis I don't think I would have overturned the call if it were up to me. Of course I'd be pretty irritated if I were a Stanford fan, but that's always the case when a critical call like this, on review, is not completely conclusive either way.
Taylor had control of the ball as he reached over the goal line. *Indisputable*.
But as he lunged, he lost his cushion of players underneath him, and his left shoulder disappears out of view.
My *guess* is that Taylor's shoulder pad hit the ground before he got the ball over. But either way, it wasn't clear to me.
It was a TD. The run two plays prior also looked like the Stanford RB broke the plain. It was definitely worthy of a video review. ND has 2 tough games left in OU and USC. Are they pretty much assured a BCS bowl with potentially 2 losses?
From the former head of NFL officials:
We have looked at ND/STA last play from every angle & feel that it is a TD. Progress was not ruled & runner was not down. Ball broke plane.
So, who is responsible for issuing the completely lame and useless apology to Stanford for cheating them out of a chance of winning the game?
Big East? ACC? Man, I hate realignment.
the ref standing in front of the play who didn't call it a TD screwed everything up. I think it would have been hard to overturn, hence the no overturn.
I hate Notre Dame!
if I was to find a silver lining it would be that our two losses will most likely come from top five teams...
I too thought he got in on second down as well.
Absolutely insufferable week ahead here in IN.
Obvious blown calls on the touchdown and phantom helmet to helmet. Then the blatant over the top homerism of the announcers...sickening. Good thing the force of karma is greater than the luck of the Irish. I see at least 3 losses in their future.
This is whats consider to be...The Luck of The Irish. Hasn't been on display cause the irish have been inrealvant. But,when Lou was manning the sideline...these type of calls were quite common. thing. Stanford was robbed...no doubt!!!
Even my ex and her mother says,that's a td...
Are you hanging with your ex and her mother watching football?
Am I missing something? That is the last thing I would want to do on a Michigan / Tigers Saturday!
Are you hanging with your ex and her mother watching football?
Am I missing something? That is the last thing I would want to do on a Michigan / Tigers Saturday!
Stanford had the TD there, that was whack. BCS has two more years left. They want to get ND in before it's over.
Let's give ND some credit though. Their defense is legit and Stanford doesn't look like it did with Luck. Regardless of how the teams they scheduled look now, before the season that schedule looked like DEATH and they are 6-0. I still think they are severely overrated and getting a lot of that "THE IRISH ARE BACK" love. Jury is still out until after Oklahoma & SC.
No doubt that was a TD. Ridiculous call.
I suppose it helps us that ND won, as far as BCS etc.
But I don't really care too much either way because to hell with Notre Dame.
ESP... Once we run the table....
So in conclusion, Fuck Notre Dame. The call was shit.
In regulation ND clearly seeped out of bounds before a crucial fumble.
Is it not better for our only losses to top teams.
Sometimes. For this particular year it seems irrelevant..
After watching Oklahoma today they will destroy Notre Dame. They shutdown Texas's high powered offence, imagine what they will do to ND. And they will not get calls like that in Norman.
Texas is overrated.
is going to get that call in South Bend. It's just not going to happen. I thought the illegal hit on Stanford on ND's last drive in regulation was BS.
I believe the on field officials were from the PAC 10 and the replay official was from the Big East.
you say, damefan1.
those were actually big east officials
I thought it was a TD. I also thought they scored on 2nd down - why wasn't that one reviewed?
Every questionable call went against Stanford. On the final OT drive he was absolutely in on 3rd down. The whole ball was in. 4th down was closer, but he was still in. Stanford coach knew he was getting jobbed even before the OT period.
I only watched because they left the Michigan game here in the 4th quarter.The Notre Dame network is basically unwatchable with those announcers. It's less annyoing when my wife tries to have a conversation during a game than it is to listen to them.
Oh well. Notre Dame is still ridiculously overrated, and will be destroyed in Norman, and destroyed in the Coliseum, if that's all they lose then they'll probably be destroyed by the loser of the SEC title game in a BCS bowl.
Then next year they lose by far their best player on defense. Oh and their offense will still suck.

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|Engine Displacement
|1798 cc
|Maximum Power
|118 Bhp @ 4000 rpm
|Maximum Torque
|300 Nm @ 3000 rpm
|Fuel Type
|6-Speed Manual Gearbox
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|50 litres
Spacious Interiors
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|Body Type
|Engine Displacement
|1798 cc
|Maximum Power
|118 Bhp @ 4000 rpm
|Maximum Torque
|300 Nm @ 3000 rpm
|Fuel Type
|6-Speed Manual Gearbox
|Emission Standard
|Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
|Mileage (City)
|12.6 kmpl (approx.)
|Mileage (Highway)
|16.51 kmpl (approx.)
|Overall Length
|4556 mm
|Overall Width
|1752 mm
|Overall Height
|1435 mm
|2700 mm
|Minimum Ground Clearance
|170 mm
|Turning Radius
|5.40 metres
|Front Headroom
|962.6 mm
|Rear Headroom
|919.4 mm
|Front Legroom
|1066.8 mm
|Rear Legroom
|919.48 mm
|Front HipRoom
|1282.7 mm
|Rear HipRoom
|1305.5 mm
|Front Track
|1498 mm
|Rear Track
|1521 mm
|Seating Capacity
|5 (2 + 3)
|Number of Seating Rows
|2 Rows
|Number of Doors
|4 Doors
|Fuel Tank Capacity
|50 litres
|Front Brakes
|Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc
|Rear Brakes
|Front Suspension
|Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Stabilizer Bar
|Rear Suspension
|Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Stabilizer Bar
|Front Tyre
|Rear Tyre
|Alloy Wheels
|17" Alloys
|Spare Wheel
|Compact Spare Tyre T135/80 D15 99M
|Tubeless Tyres
|Rear Defogger
|Yes (Rear Window Defroster with Timer)
|Remote Boot Release
|Remote Fuel Filler
|Audible Headlight-on Reminder
|One Touch Triple Turn Signal
|MID (Multi Information Display)
|Yes (i-MID with 5-Inch LCD Screen and Customizable Feature Settings) (Welcome Screen)
|Vanity mirror
|Yes (Driver's and Front Passenger's Mirrors)
|Clutch Foot Rest
|Driver's Footrest
|Keyless Entry
|Variable Intermittent Wipers
|Power Outlet
|Yes (Front 12V Power Outlet)
|Rear Seat (Split)
|Yes (60/40 Split)
|Engine Start/Stop Button
|Yes (ECON Button, ECON Mode Indicator)
|Centre Console With Cup Holder
|Yes (Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment)
|Trunk Room Light
|Hands-free Bluetooth
|Steering Mounted Controls
|Yes (Cruise / Audio / Phone / i-MID / Navigation)
|Air Conditioner
|Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
|Power Windows
|Yes (Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window)
|Rear AC Vents
|Yes (Rear-Seat Heater Ducts)
|Power Steering
|Yes (Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS), (Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column)
|Body Coloured Bumpers
|Tinted Glass
|Body Coloured Door Handles
|Unit-Body Construction, Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure
|Outside Rear-view Mirrors
|Yes (Both Side Electric)
|Front Door Map Pockets
|Yes (Front & Rear Door-Pocket Storage Bins)
|Outside Air Temperature Display
|Yes (One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature)
|Leather Steering and Gear knob
|Rear Seat Belts
|Yes (3-Point Seat Belts)
|Tyre Pressure Monitoring system
|Rear View Camera
|Yes (Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines)
|Seatbelt Reminder
|Yes (Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder)
|Yes (Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags, SmartVent Front Side Airbags, Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor)
|Parking Sensors
|Head Restraint
|Yes (Adjustable Head Restraints)
|Front Seat Belts
|Yes (3-Point Seat Belts) (Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors)
|Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
|Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
|Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
|Traction Control
|Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
|Yes (VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators)
|Speed Sensitive Door Autolock
|Child-Protection Door Locks
|Engine Immobilizer
|Yes (Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer)
|Trip Distance
|Average Speed
|Programmed Service Reminder
|Average Fuel Consumption
|Low Fuel Warning
|Distance to Empty
|Digital Clock
|Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
|Darkness Sensing Headlamps
|Front Fog Lights
|ORVM Turn Indicators
|DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
|Xenon Headlamps
|Music System
|Yes (7" Display Audio Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings) (HondaLink Next Generation) ( Pandora Compatibility)
|Number of Speakers
|AUX Compatibility
|MP3 Playback
|USB Compatibility
|Yes (USB Audio Interface) (Front & Centre Console)
|AM/FM Radio
|Yes (Radio Data System (RDS)) (HD Radio With Navigation) (SiriusXM Radio With Navigation )
|CD Player
|SMS Readout
|Yes (SMS Text Message Function)
|GPS Navigation System
|Yes (Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System)
|Voice Recognition
|Roof Antenna
|Yes (Integrated Rear-Window Antenna)
|Bluetooth Compatibility
|Speed Sensitive Auto-Volume
|Driver Seat Adjustment
|Yes (Driver's Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment)
|Rear Centre Armrest
|Yes (With Cup Holder)
|Heated Seats Front/Rear
|Yes (Heated Front Seats)
|Leather Seats
Honda Civic Diesel 2015 Review
Honda, a Japanese automobile manufacturing company has now become a common name in Indian market. It has given a lot of exclusive sedans and hatchbacks to Indian market which got both success and praise here. In 1990s, Honda first introduced Civic, a line of compact and subcompact cars which now established itself completely in Indian market as a major luxurious brand name. Now, as per the latest buzz, Honda is planning to launch the 2015 Civic in Indian market by 2016. Also, later that year, a diesel variant of that model will also be available to everyone if things pan out well for Honda Civic 2015.
The exterior of Honda Civic 2015 is a complete blend of style, uniqueness and impressive design. It has 'open-mouth' lower front body colored bumper, multi-reflector halogen headlights with Auto On/Off function, black honeycomb mesh front radiator grille with a chrome slab in its lower portion, bonnet with sleek chrome slab in air dam and new round fog lamps, power adjustable, folding and heated body colored ORVMs with in-built side indicators, one-touch power moon-roof with tilt feature, body colored door handles, integrated rear window antenna, variable intermittent windshield wipers, 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome finished bar at rear above number plate, clear lens tail lights and newer stylish rear bumper. It has a length of 4557mm, width of 1753mm and height of 1435mm as its dimension and has a large wheelbase of 2670mm for a stable ride. It has a good high ground clearance of 170mm for a bump free ride and a minimum turning radius of 5.4m for easy cruising in city traffic and tight parking spots. It has a fuel tank capacity of 50 litres and its kerb weight ranges between 1243-1305kgs. It has a front and rear track of 1499mm and 1521mm respectively.
The interior of Honda Civic 2015 is also a complete combination of luxury, space and comfort with advanced and unique features. It has leather trimmed interiors, adjustable seats with heated front seats, height adjustable driver's seat, reclining front and fold-down rear seatbacks, adjustable head restraints and adjustable front seat-belt anchors, i-MID with 5-inch LCD screen showing average fuel economy and speed indicator, clock, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, customizable feature settings, Digital odometers, trip-meters and fuel-mileage indicators, elapsed time and exterior temperature indicator, Miles-To-Empty indicator, Maintenance Minder System, Rear-view camera with guidelines, Pandora compatibility, SMS Text Message Function, Turn-By-Turn indicators and welcome screen, a powerful AC with Automatic Climate Control System and Air-Filtration System, Honda Satellite-linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition, FM Traffic and Multi-angle Rear-view camera with guidelines.
Engine and Gearbox
Honda Civic 2015 has a powerful 1798cc, 1.8L, In-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve SOHC i-VTEC, Aluminium-alloy cylinder head, Drive-by-Wire throttle system, Eco Assist System, MPFI, Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer based petrol engine. It generates a maximum power of 140 bhp at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 174 Nm at 4300 rpm and has both five speed manual as well automatic gearbox transmission. It has a compression ratio of 10.6:1 and bore and stroke of 81mm and 87.3mm respectively. It also has an ECON button which upon pushing makes the engine operate in more environmental friendly way. It has a good average mileage of 13.2kmpl. Honda will also add a diesel engine to this model after few months of its launching.
Braking and Suspension
Honda Civic 2015 has power-assisted ventilated front disc brakes of 282mm diameter and solid rear disc brakes of 259mm diameter. The suspension system is a McPherson Strut type with Stabilizer Bar at front and Multi-Link type with Stabilizer Bar at rear. Also, this Civic has Motion-Adaptive Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion steering with Lock-to-Lock steering wheel turns.
Shades and Safety Features
For the utmost safety of the passengers, it has ABS with EBD and BA, Advanced Compatibility Engineering II body structure, front day-time running lights, dual-stage multiple-threshold front SRS Airbags, 3-point seat belts at all seating positions with Automatic Tensioning System at front seats, SmartVent front side Airbags, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH) rear seat mounting system, side curtain Airbags with Rollover sensor, Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS), Vehicle Stability Assist(VSA) with Traction Control, driver's and front passenger's seat belt reminder and child-proof rear door locks. Honda Civic 2015 will be available in 8 beautiful shades to display its beauty which includes Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crimson Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Dyno Blue Pearl, Urban Titanium Metallic, Taffeta White, Polished Metal Metallic and Kona Coffee Metallic.


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For those who, like me until recently, weren't in the know about this fabulous dessert, let me enlighten you: pavlova, a New Zealand creation dating back to the 1920s, is a meringue based dessert named for the Russian ballet dancer of the same name, Anna Pavlova. Crisp-on-the-outside, pillowy-soft-on-the-inside meringue discs, topped off with whipped cream (or Chantilly cream or ganache or mascarpone...) and topped with fresh fruit (or compote or toasted nuts or crème anglaise...) to create a decadently delicious dessert that is naturally gluten free and impossible to ignore. Happy baking!
If you have any trouble with these (or any) pavlova recipes, the Daring Bakers Pavlova Challenge is a great resource, including photos, videos and tons of variations!
Holiday Pavlova with Cranberry Compote and Nutmeg Whipped Cream
If you aren't sold on this recipe by now, think of breaking through the crisp meringue shell, savoring the marshmallowy center topped off with earthy nutmeg whipped cream and sweet-tart cranberries. You'd better be drooling.
Chocolate Pavlova with Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse and Creme Anglaise
From the Daring Bakers Challenge - a simply decadent dessert.
Nutty Chocolate Pavlova
Rich chocolate meringue topped off with a lick-the-bowl-clean chocolate sour cream frosting and toasted nuts. Heaven on a plate.
Autumn Pavlova with Figs, Ginger Syrup and Crushed Pistachios
Sweet fresh figs, spicy-sweet ginger syrup and crunchy pistachios on a bed of pillow meringue - perfection? I think so.
Chocolate Pavlova with Brandied Cherries
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Great article about pavlova.
If you're interested in pavlova, check out The Great Australian Pavlova Blog Hop on 27/11. Food bloggers from all over the world will be posting their favourite pavlova recipes that day at www.ledelicieux.com/
Join in the fun! Details can be found at The Hungry Australian - see http://hungryaustralian.com/2011/11/13/calling-all-food-bloggers-join-us-for-the-the-great-australian-pavlova-blog-hop-on-november-27th/ for more details
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:: Posted by BlackPage1 on March 23, 2015
So one afternoon in 1973 I was sitting in my room with a friend listening to a local rock and roll radio station (remember them?). This weird, jangly instrumental music starts playing. My friend and I looked at each other thinking, "What the hell is this?" After a couple of minutes, it struck me. I turned to my friend and said, "I bet this is a new King Crimson record". My friend said I was crazy. Didnt sound anything like KC. After it ended about 12 minutes later, the DJ comes on and says, "That was Larks Tongues in Aspic Part One from the new album by King Crimson". Bought the record the next day. Loved it. Still do. Hearing KC open their show in Philadelphia last September with "LTIA Part One" was amazing. I could go on but I would just be rambling.
LTiA - An Anniversary
:: Posted by RickyM on March 23, 2015
April 3rd 1973 stands out in my memory as the day I really heard what was possible in rock music and changed what I thought could be done with a guitar in a rock band. I knew about the new KC, and the album that was scheduled to be released in late April in the US. In fact, the US tour was already announced, and I had tickets for April 27th at Irvine at Penn U. But fortunately, I knew of a record store in Phila, Pa (Radio 437 on Chestnut St.) that had imports in stock well before the US releases hit the racks. So I took the train from my parents house in southern NJ to Philadelphia (via the High Speed Line) and walked up Chestnut Street with great anticipation. When i arrived at the cashier, I asked if the new KC album arrived. Initially the clerk thought it didnt, and my heart fell into my lower torso, but as i was about to turn around and leave, someone from the back room came out with a strange album cover without any name or title on the front. The clerk called out "hey I think this is what you were looking for ... it just came in". My spirits changed within seconds and I took the album from the counter top and stared at it with a skeptical eye - this wasnt a gatefold album, not like pervious KC albums, it looked odd in that it was not like other album releases by contemporaries of the day (read: Yes, Tull, ELP, etc), were packaging up. But, again, this was KC. I paid the import price the store commanded, and headed back to my parents home. I recall, reading the liner notes and lyric sheet on the train as well. Once home, I was fortunate to play this strange purchase. i had a small "stereo" system that was fair, and I recall, putting the needle on the opening cut, and felt something was wrong - the volume was low, and what was all this percussion all about? About a minute into the opening cut, I turned the volume up ... still more percussion and more I leaned into the speakers thinking something was wrong with the Stereo. Yet again, I turned the volume up. Now, I head a violin and in short order a build up that would grow to pin me to the bedroom walls of my parents house and forever changed what i thought of music and this thing called King Crimson. After what was a shock to my musical (and perhaps physical) system, I remember playing the album though a second time to really sense what i just experienced. I recall thinking my molecules being re-arranged in what i knew to be music. To this day, I use LTiA as a reference recording for any form of audio reproduction (car, office, home, etc.). LTiA is my standard to which i gauge all other recordings. If I can re-experience that day in 1973, then, I know the standard has been met. Long live the King!
Larks' Tongues in Aspic
:: Posted by bloggulator on March 23, 2015
"Can you remember what you were doing, or where you were etc., etc., when such and such happened"? Significant events in ones life get permanently etched in the memory, all the way from world shattering events in the news, to the more personal - for example, your first day in school, the first time you had sex, perhaps buying a car, or even breaking a bone. I also remember, as I am sure most of us do, about the circumstances surrounding notable concerts, or the first time listening to a great album or being introduced to a new band. One such instance in my life warrants a "fast rewind" back to March, 1973. I was an 18 year old student at Aston University in Birmingham UK and one fateful evening, I was invited to a party at the second floor bar at the Students Union Building on the campus, to celebrate my best friends birthday. This establishment sold a particularly potent and vicious variety of draft Scrumpy, costing 9p a pint - which was very popular amongst financially challenged students. I recall the first pint tasted disgusting - even nastier than Watneys "Red Barrel" - but by the time I was half way through the second pint, I was quite enjoying the flavor. By the third, it tasted like nectar. Unfortunately, that is where the evenings recollections became fractured; I was never a drinker, unlike many of my student colleagues, and within two hours, to use the common vernacular, I was completely shit-faced. To cut a long and very embarrassing story short, the next thing I remembered was being aware of a harsh, naked lamp shining from behind a metal grill in a concrete ceiling above me, while every so often what sounded like heavy metal doors would crash and reverberate at random intervals, some nearby, some far, far away. People would occasionally angrily shout things. My head pounded like a road drill. Gradually, the awful truth dawned - I was in a jail cell somewhere and I had no idea why, or how , or when got there, and to add insult to injury I had a hangover from hell. Panic now set in. What awful crime did I commit? Would I get kicked out of college? Would I get sent to prison? What will my parents say? Where was my jacket and wallet? I started yelling through the grill in the door for attention, but to no avail. I sat on the wooden bench with my head in my hands, nursing an intense headache, when after what seemed like an eternity, I heard footsteps, jangling keys and voices. The cell door swung open to reveal two police officers standing there. "Mr. Green"? I moaned, "Um, yes". "You are a stupid f*cking prick arent you". I stared blankly, now wondering what was going on, and what was going to happen. "OK, this way", motioned one of the officers, and on went the handcuffs. I shuffled awkwardly between the two officers down a maze of passages and then emerged into a large room full of clacking typewriters, telephones ringing, and lots of bustling activity. The hands on a large clock on the wall pointed to 10-30am. Then, after unlocking the handcuffs (why did they cuff me for the 50 yard walk from the lockup, I wondered - as if I could have escaped?!) - one of the officers intoned: "Ok were bailing you out on your own recognizance, and youre to appear at Birmingham Crown Court Monday morning at 9-30 am sharp for your hearing", and then he presented me with a bag containing my jacket, and a printed sheet informing me of the two offenses: "drunk and disorderly conduct", and the "attempted theft of a road sign". What? What was I thinking? I guess I wasnt! Then he said, "Use the bathroom on the left to clean up before you go". In the bathroom mirror, I noticed that my nose was bruised and swollen and there was dried blood all down my chin... what a mess.... Emerging onto the street on a chilly late March morning, I wondered where in hell I was....I had absolutely no idea. The street sign "Steelhouse Lane" quickly solved that mystery - at least I was still in Birmingham, and very close to the Aston University campus. Phew! -OK, this isnt a total disaster. I was nauseous, my head still pounded furiously and I couldnt stomach the thought of a rattly 20 minute bus ride to my freezing cold digs in far away Tyseley. So, I headed very unsteadily down a side street to Corporation Street and lurched towards the campus - I so needed somewhere to sit or even lie down. At the bottom end of Corporation Street, I walked by the Virgin Records corner shop, a cramped but popular store where I bought most of my listening material. Virgin was a super cool, ultra hip place where customers could audition albums before buying; they provided an array of former Boeing airliner seats lining the side walls, each equipped with a set of headphones for private listening. I stopped in my tracks, thinking...OK...I REALLY need to sit down, right now - this is the ticket. So I walked in, and one of the first things I saw was an album sleeve display on one wall with the (now familiar) yellow and blue Sun with facial features. I knew some of the guys who worked there and I asked "whats that album"?, pointing to the sun-face display. He said it was the new King Crimson album - it just came in. "Wow" I exclaimed - "Ive been so waiting for this one - Can I listen to it". "Sure", said the long-haired, bearded guy behind the counter, motioning me towards the nearest seat. Thankful for a comfortable place to sit, I sank into the airliner seat, leaned back and closed my eyes. The gentle tinkling intro to Larks Tongues Pt 1 soon started to relax me into a gentle reverie with its quiet, unfamiliar, mysterious ambience. I lifted the headphones off and instructed the guy behind the counter to "turn it up, I can barely hear it". Settling back into the seat, the staccato violin figure started - and I thought to myself, "this is different". Then as Brufords rolling snare crescendo built up, I felt as if I was in an elevator, rushing skywards until ...WHAM!... the whole band came in on the downbeat, and nearly blew my head into the next county - in both sense of the phrase. I looked around towards the counter - the bearded guy was smirking, knowingly. Well, I listened to the entire 46.36 minutes - what a trip that was for my frazzled mind - and the ascending passages on Larks Tongues Pt II was one of the most uplifting, "goose-bump-worthy" listening experiences of my entire life. When the "aural dust" settled, I fished £2-19 out of my wallet and walked out of the store with a pristine copy of Larks Tongues in Aspic in a black plastic Virgin Records bag, now with a spring in my step and my hangover almost forgotten. I headed straight for the Lawrence Tower "hall of residence" where my friend, whose party I had been to the previous night, had a room. Answering the door, he took one look at me and started laughing, as did 4 others who had been sleeping on his floor overnight. "Nik, you drunken sot, wtf happened to you last night?". I said, "I dunno, i got no idea, but I somehow got myself arrested and the cops let me out of the pokey at 10-30 this morning". After lots of guffawing and joking at my expense, my friend said "Ok, coffee anyone" We all went Yeah! and someone chimed in - "make it especially strong for the jailbird". My friend then asked me "hey, what you got there", pointing to the album I was carrying in my hand "did you steal it"? Everyone started laughing again, as did I - and I reached in and proudly displayed my new acquisition. "King Crimsons latest! I just listened to the whole thing at the Virgin shop - its amazing". Mutters all round of "cool", lets have a listen! I handed it to my friend and he switched on his hi-fi system - which back in those days was a pretty impressive set up, courtesy of his wealthy dad. With coffee in one hand, and a large joint of Afghan black hash circulating, we all listened. Not a word was said until the final chord of Larks Tongues Pt 2 gradually faded to silence. Then we literally all went "Wow", in unison. It was about 9 months later when I had the privilege of watching this band perform the same music live, but thats another long story in which I can also remember the experience as if it happened yesterday! Larks Tongues In Aspic has since occupied a very special place in my musical awareness, and of all the King Crimson albums (I now them all intimately), it remains a joint favorite, alongside "Discipline" and "The Power to Believe". Sid, my apologies for lack of brevity! nik.g
LTIA 42nd anniversary
:: Posted by dacope on March 23, 2015
I bought LTIA on May 5, 1973. It was one day after seeing KC for the first time, at the Orpheum Theater in Boston. I was a senior in high school and went with two other schoolmates. Even though we had heard ITCOTKC and ITWOP and loved them, we hadnt listened to much KC after those albums so we really didnt know what to expect. Making things more interesting were the other bands on the bill -- the recently re-formed Spooky Tooth and Black Oak Arkansas. Gary Wright and Mike Harrison were in fine form and Mick Jones (later of Foreigner) was their new guitar player. The only song I remember from the set was "Evil Woman". We were pretty familiar with BOA since one of our group was obsessed with their recently released live album Raunch N Roll. To say their performance was at the opposite end of the spectrum from KC would be an understatement. Bare-chested Jim Dandy strutting and scraping his washboard, a 15 minute drum solo (the latter half played with just his hands), smashed guitars, and flying debris. We were in the 4th row and one of my friends got a piece of broken guitar in his hair. When KC came out after a lengthy delay, they started into LTIA. Bruford was banging away at various things, Cross was hitting those staccato notes, and Wetton just stood there, magnificent in a white suit. When all of sudden this incredible noise came from the darkened corner of the stage where Fripp, all in black and perched on a stool, launched the beginning of our fascination with this unique music. When the band powered into that first monster riff, white lights on floor of the stage illuminated Wetton as his bass thundered. It was a scene I will never forget. Easy Money, Talking Drum, LTIA Part II, and an encore of Schizoid Man blew us all away. That concert remains in my Top 10 of all time! The album was played quite a lot that summer, mostly on headphones in my room as most of my other friends didnt understand it. Still play it a lot today -- in fact, I think Ill put it on right now!Great post - felt like I was there! Sid
:: Posted by davidly on March 22, 2015
I echo Shippers thanks to David Singleton for his entry of the 18th, Vahallas sentiments toward Sid Smith the latters appreciation for Daevid Allen and the formers for his son Orlando Mondays stellar version of Moonchild , emory0s return-spirated reaction to all that surrounds the exposure of Exposure, and include a remark that, yes, you are old, but not just, for you are not alone in that, and I hasten to add, Terre Roche rules!
:: Posted by emory0 on March 21, 2015
Man thats wild. The wildest thing about that Exposure promo is just how...radical?... the song Exposure sounds now. Is this an indication that we now live in shittier times, musically? Would something like that be possible now?And then the video: Can you imagine that as the promo for something now? "What is this...that guy with the haircut is just staring? WTF?"And yet it seems so fin cool. I think I got Exposure before Id even heard of King Crimson. I was (and am!) a New York City boy so Exposure seemed to me to be the way music was supposed to sound. How sucky music and popular culture turned out after this. Or am I just old?
David's diary entry
:: Posted by Shippers on March 21, 2015
Thank you, David, for your post from 18 March.
a moment of clarity (or something like it)
:: Posted by jbyrne on March 21, 2015
Keep you complaints, and your regrets, to a minimum.Best regards, JB
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Most people gear their bikes like a 13/45 - 13/49 depending on their preference. However, another popular gearing is going up to a 14 front and running like 14/50 or something like that. This also helps keep the chain away from the swingarm. If you were running 14/50, you can easily drop to a 13 if you feel like without taking out a link and that leaves you at 13/50 which is pretty low gearing.
IMHO, this is the best option. Yes, you need a longer chain to set it up ... but once set up you've got gearing options ... by simply swapping out front sprockets and adjusting chain slightly: 14/50 for road riding, 13/50 for trails ... and 12/50 if things get really knarly. We do a similar set up on the DR650's ... and we switch between a 16T, 15T and 14T ... all with a larger rear sprocket. Works perfectly and covers a WIDE range of gearing.
Someone could work out the Math and compare these options to stock ratios ... and go from there.
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Thanks for the insight on this. Has some entrepreneur developed an alternative swing arm protector? I saw a pretty ugly picture of what can happen when the chain rubs there.
The WR, like most dual sports, has a thick rubber, wrap around swing arm protector. When it shows deep grooves ... its time to replace it. Not that big of a deal. If you ride A LOT of aggressive off road the chain will rub through the rubber protector eventually. Normal wear and tear.
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My belief is that swingarm damage
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1. Too tight of a chain.
2. A small (12 tooth) front sprocket.
3. A loose and poorly lubricated chain that has links that are kinked.
4. Too much weight on the bike (max. load rating is 408 lbs.).
None of these things alone are sufficient to cause swingarm damage, as there are lots of owners out there running 12 tooth sprockets, tight chains, loose kinked chains, etc. without suffering damage. I think the biggest contributing factor is a combination of one or more of these along with riding long distances with lots of obstacles.
Do I think this is a "design flaw?" Nope, it's a maintenance issue. If you keep the chain well-maintained, keep the slack adjustment correct, don't overload the bike, and stay with the stock 13 tooth sprocket you're not going to have this problem. I would buy a spare seal guard (Yamaha-ese for the swingarm protector) and take it with me on any long trips--it's a wear item.
Excellent summation of this issue!
I tend to agree ... that it's not a great idea to go with a front sprocket smaller than 13T. Smaller will wear chain more quickly ... chain must make a sharp U Turn around the smaller sprocket ... hard on chain ... and may rub on rubber swing arm protector.
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Deleted User6/17/2005 4:58:11 AM PermalinkYou should install and automatic chlorine dispenser that when everytime you push a button, it lets some liquid chlorine int the pool, and burns whoever is in there!!!!! You could also get motion sensitive shotguns that will deploy when you push a button, but they aim for the legs so you can catch them and tell them off. *reaches up to head to place the daydreaming switch into the "off" position*
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- WebMD
- Healthline
- Cancer.net
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- Live Strong (Lance Armstrong's website dealing mostly with survivor issues)
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Presence Resurrection Medical Center integrates translational research into clinical practice by offering access to new treatment and/or advanced medical discoveries through our Clinical Trials Program. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs, diagnostic tests and treatment strategies, and increase scientific understanding of a wide variety of diseases.
The different types of clinical trials are:
- Treatment trials, which test new drugs, medical devices, medical procedures, or combinations of treatments
- Prevention trials, which look for better ways to prevent diseases through medicines, vaccines, vitamins, minerals, or lifestyle changes
- Screening trials, which look for new ways to test for the presence of a disease or health condition
- Quality of life trials, which explore ways to improve comfort and quality of life for chronically ill individuals
Through our participation in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) National Cancer Trials Network (NTCN) oncologists bring cancer patients advanced medicine by offering clinical trials covering a wide range of tumor sites including but not limited to breast, colon, lung, kidney and prostate cancers.
The development of more effective cancer treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated with cancer patients. Each clinical trial is designed to find new or better ways to treat cancer patients. Clinical trials are extremely important to cancer patients, who may have exhausted all other forms of treatment, yet still have active disease. Patients can choose to voluntarily participate in studies offering new treatments not yet available to the general population.
Patients in clinical trials are monitored closely by physicians and other research team members. In addition, research patients' safety is monitored by both the study's sponsor and the PRMC Institutional Review Board (IRB), a group of people who review research to protect patient rights and welfare.
If you would like more information about clinical trials offered at Presence Resurrection Medical Center, please call the Clinical Research Office at 773-594-7821.
You can read more about Clinical Trials, by visiting the National Institute of Health Clinical Studies webpage.
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Federal Regulations
The PRMC Financial Conflict of Interest Policy in Research was developed to address and comply with the federal regulations on:
- Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for Which PHS Funding Is Sought 42 CFR Part 50, Subpart F
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In accordance with the Public Health Service ("PHS") Financial Conflict of Interest regulation (42 CFR Part 50 Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 94), Presence Resurrection Medical Center will make certain information regarding financial conflicts of interest of senior/key personnel on PHS-funded research projects available upon written request. Requests for information regarding such financial conflicts of interest may be made by mail to the following address:
Presence Resurrection Medical Center Clinical Research Office
Attn: Financial Conflict of Interest Request
7435 West Talcott Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60631
We will respond within five business days of receipt of a written request. Information that will be made available is the following:
- Name of the individual with the financial conflict of interest
- Individual's title and role with respect to the PHS-funded research project
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Once the city's tram terminal, this is one of the premier modern-art spaces in Switzerland. It houses a selection of whirring, tapping, spinning metal sculptures by Jean Tinguely and a wall full of the voluptuous, colorful work of his wife, Niki de Saint Phalle. After working in the Dadaist movement, Tinguely (1925-1991) made headlines as a pioneer of the "kinetic art" movement. Kids (16 and under free) are often fascinated by Tinguely's work; something is happening somewhere all the time: skis are walking, a potted plant is turning, a toy rabbit is being hit on the head.
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BluBridge Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Wireless Music and Calling - Water Resistant for Active/Outdoor Sports Use - BBSH-01
Learn more about BluBridge Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Wireless Music and Calling - Water Resistant for Active/Outdoor Sports Use:
|The BluBridge headphones are designed to simplify your mobile lifestyle. Use with your iPhone, BlackBerry or Android phone for wireless music and calling. Who doesn't like to workout with music? Now you get the full fidelity of your iPod or iPhone without the hassle of cables getting in your way. Whether you workout in a gym in the great wide open whatever your passion the BluBridge headphones deliver with their light-weight, water and sweat resistant design; allowing you to focus on your activity not cords and adapters.
Control play/pause and track forward and back* right from the headphones allowing you to store your phone or iPod in a backpack, pocket or purse. When used for used for calling it functions as a Bluetooth headset. The built in mic has noise suppression allowing you to talk in noisy environments and the incoming call goes to both ears so you can easily hear your caller. Use the included silicone ear cups for a comfortable fit that last for hours and as a bonus they create a better seal which provides a better bass response. The fully charged BluBridge headphones provide up to 8 hours of music and up to 9 hours of talk.
Package includes: BluBridge headphones, USB charging cable, Carry pouch, Large ear cups, Small ear cups, and User manual.
Compatible with: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows phone and others. For additional information please visit www.miccus.com
*For track controls the phone or transmitting device must support Bluetooth AVRCP protocol
Customer Reviews of BluBridge Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Wireless Music and Calling - Water Resistant for Active/Outdoor Sports Use
works but after 4 months of use it wont charge:(8/20/2011
worked excellent and pairs with everything from my computer to phone,Great for the gym and people are always impressed by it but alas it isnt charging,The charging light would come on for a second or two and then go out.Great overall product though but unfortunately mine didnt last long
These headphones are terrific and a good value.6/28/2011
I've been using these headphones at the gym daily for the last 6 months. They are terrific headphones. They handle workouts pretty well. The battery lasts a good amount of time. They sound great too. The ear cups can be a bit tricky, I ended up tearing one and loosing one. The company helped me out though sending me a new pair. I did fine that inverting and attaching the buds from another set of headphones worked pretty well as a replacement though. I hope Miccus can make another set with a better ear fit system. Buy these as wireless headphones for the gym, don't expect to talk on them the mic isn't good for that.
Works as advertized3/10/2011
It works easily enough, pretty comfortable, but I don't like how the little plastic ear plugs come off so easily. Was a little bit of a pain to get them the right angle
decent headphones1/28/2011
got these for workouts. Sound not great, but good enough. The silicone ear buds tend to turn sometimes, making the fit not great. Kind of hard to get fitted perfect anyway. But seem pretty good, especially to be wire free.
Look Great, Sound Bad1/27/2011
I really had high hopes for this very lightweight bluetooth headset, however, the sound is awful and I could not get them comfortable for me despite much adjusting. Returned.
Light and comfortable1/27/2011
I am pleased that I have found a set of blue tooth headsets that fit and are comfortable. I have tried several that fall off when you turn your head or don't fit in your ears. These fit good and stay in place. The buttons are easy to find and work great. The sound quality was disappointing. A little tinny, but not too bad.
Cool Product at an Excellent price1/18/2011
I am very pleased with these Head phones. They were easy to pair with my IPOD touch. They stay in place with no cords to get tangled while I'm working. The are compact; easy to slide into my pocket. The battery last several hours. The manual could be a little better. They can be a little uncomfortable on your ears at first until you get them adusted right. Best price I've seen on stereo Bluetooth Headphone.
Great for the price1/18/2011
Fit pretty well, especially since I have trouble getting most in-ear headphones to stay in. Its a little awkward to have the silicone ear cup jammed most of the way down your ear canal, but it really is the most comfortable option with the exception of huge DJ type headphones. These headphones really are light as a feather, and although I haven't tried, I believe they would stay on tight while running. After wearing them a while I get the urge to scratch my inner ear a lot, but maybe that is mental or something. For calling, sound quality is not perfect in or out, but it is all acceptable. Things sound a little muffled to me both ways, but those ear cups isolate a lot of outside noise themselves, so you can get the volume you need. My one warning about the ear cups is that they are very easy to lose. One already popped off on me while the headphones were in my pocket, and I don't know where it dropped. While not seamless, it did connect to all the devices I have tried (HTC Hero and laptop running XP). Overall, while not perfect, I am extremely pleased with my purchase -- especially at ~$25.
Great deal! Great product!1/18/2011
Bought four of these for the family as they've been jealous of my stereo Bluetooth headset from Motorola, and the iPhone/iPad earbuds they were using get tangled a lot. These stereo headphones are great. Compact size, yet sturdy build. Fit snuggly, yet are very flexible. Comfortable to wear, even without the included ear gels. Great to be able to control music (play, pause, next track, etc.) from headset. Long lasting battery. Only minor complaint is the non-standard charging connector. It is a very tiny, round port on the device. So don't lose the cable! Can charge with any USB power source on other end.
Love It!1/17/2011
I bought the bluebridege bluetooth headset, and I love it. It's not the most comfortable thing in the world, but love that it's wireless and secure. I got it on sale for about $25.00, so for the price, it was awesome! I now have several co-workers interested in buying these. For working out, this headset can't be beat!
Good product for the money1/17/2011
Pros: good base, good sound overall, easy to pair and use, lightweight, good battery life, works well with my Nokia phone. Cons: don't like the way they fit in my ears (tried both sets of cups), not easy to put in and adjust for a good fit, proprietary charger means there's another cable to carry around
Very Comfortable but poor range1/17/2011
Very comfortable but range is 17.5 feet and no more. Disappointed because of the limited range; However it is very comfortable
No regrets1/17/2011
This is a very useful headset that pair easily with my laptop. The BBH-01 runs for a long time before needing a charge. The range is great. I can walk anywhere in the house without drop off. It is advertised as a workout type headset and that may explain why the the ear pieces are slightly uncomfortable after an hour or so and the base when listening to music is slightly muted. If using Skype with this headset adjust the microphone level in the Skype software manually. In auto mode you are barely heard. Overall I'm please with the purchase especially when the value is considered.
doesn't work1/17/2011
i bought one a week before.. used it twice in gym.. and now it doesn't switches on.. its dead.. i need to verify buy.com return policy and all and try returning the product.
Neat little gadget!1/14/2011
I've been looking for some hands free mp3 headphones and came across this little gadget. I really like the no-nonsense part of this headset. It paired quite nicely with my Droid X and the sound is really good too, both for music and for phone use. The buttons on the ear part are a little hard to push, but once you get the right range of sound you should be ok. My only problem is with the inner ear buds, they come with 2 sizes, 1 small, which is more like a medium, and 1 large. They attach to the round part of the headset and are shaped like a hearing aid and can be quite cumbersome. My ears tend to start hurting after about an hour or so of wear, thus the 4 for overall satisfaction.


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NOW THAT IS ONE HOT PIECE 'O @SS! :cooldude:
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"I think we all feel that way about our mothers, and we all have legs."
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She's beyond hot, but she needs to slow down a lil. She's getting real close to being FAT!
Oh man!...those pics are beyond hot. She smokin! :smokin:
Oli, I think you mean PHAT.Originally Posted by ohall
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by Libby AnneNine young adults who were raised in families involved in the Christian Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements have come together here to answer questions about their upbringing, their questioning, and their transition to lives in the normal world. Ranging in age from their early twenties to their early thirties, all have questioned and left the Christian Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements and all but one blog against what they see as the destructive results of those movements.These nine young adults come from an array of backgrounds (no two families in the Christian Patriarchy and Quiverfull movements are identical) and have today arrived at a variety of perspectives … [Read more...]
Introducing, Raised Quiverfull!
Millipede: Part 4
by MillipedeAlthough the "dress code" was the most glaring example of our changing mindset.There were other changes which were just as bad if not worse in the long run.My husband started to implement "order in the home". Although not as extreme as the other men, he considered himself the head of the household. Sure, I could argue, but if he stuck to his guns on something, I was expected to follow. I could be stubborn, but there were plenty of things that I gave way. Dressing in skirts out in public wasn't the only one. Staying at home, I let him control the finances. Sure, I could give advice, nag and so on, but in the end, he decided all things. A lot of things happened that in … [Read more...]
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by Incongruous CircumspectionMake sure to familiarize yourself with the first Basic Need of a Husband, according to Bill Gothard - A man needs a wife who is loyal and supportive. You can read my response to this nonsense here:Introduction Part 1a Part 1b: Women? Goals? Who are YOU Kidding?! Part 1c: Men are Fragile and Women are Manipulative Fools Part 1d: Husbands are Omniscient and Wives Must Give SexNow, let's move on to the next Basic Need of a Husband.[#2. A man needs a wife who honors his leadership.]In my opinion, Bill is padding the numbers to get to God's "perfect number" of seven. Honoring the husband's leadership is only slightly different than the first … [Read more...]
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Complete Photoshop CS3 for Digital Photographers (Paperback)
|Author: Colin/ Cooper Smith
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Format: Paperback
Publisher: Charles River Media
Sku: 204201801
Publish Date: 6/1/2007
Pages: 442
Age Range: NA
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|Complete Photoshop CS3 for Digital Photographers is a completely updated edition of this insightful and practical guide to using Photoshop as your photographic editing tool. All of the new featurees of CS3 related to photography are thoroughly covered and wide variety of new photos and tutorials are used to teach you how to organize, enhance, correct, and retouch images; how to do creative things with those images; and how to output them. As with the previous editions, the book is designed and written especially for digital photographers: it teaches them how to use the tools and features of Photoshop, while explaining why and how Photoshop functions the way it does. Using Photoshop CS3 is essentially like having your own desktop digital darkroom, and with the help of tutorials in this book, you'll learn how to master this powerful tool. By working through the various projects, you'll explore the new and enhanced areas of Photoshop, including more in depth coverage of each of these features and how they are improved from the previous version. And to help you master these tools, the book teaches professional techniques for overcoming the many challenges you'll face. After working through the book, you'll be able to bring out the best from any photo, while establishing an efficient workflow. If you truly want to understand and master Photoshop CS3 for digital photography, this is the resource you need.
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good purchase4/3/2008
Although I am not a beginner in Photoshop, I am close to it. I have had this book for about a week and have gotten some good use from it. The instructions on the various techniques are very good. It also has some techniques that I have not seen in the few similar books I have looked at in book stores. I don't know if this is the best of its kind on the market, but it has served my purposes well. I am glad I purchased it.


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This Southern Mississippi Basketball Harlem Shake did a good job of getting everyone in the program involved. They had the band, mascot, cheerleaders, student section, players, and even the Head Coach getting involved. All they were missing were a few trainers and the Athletic Director. This Internet trend has been going strong for about two weeks now, so the only question that remains is when will it stop? [YouTube]
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After surgery, the patients all received the standard therapy of chemo, radiotherapy and endocrine therapy.
WGA may also have direct toxic effects on the heart, endocrine, and immune systems, and even the brain.
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Editorial: Vero Beach City Council needs to make evaluations of city employees standard procedure
Vero Beach City Council member Tracy Carroll said, "I'm truly appalled. I really am. I'm just shocked."
Fellow Council member Craig Fletcher responded, "You should be appalled. I'm proud of you."
What Fletcher has known and what other council members have realized should also be appalling to the voters and taxpayers of Vero Beach.
As members of the City Council prepared to debate the possible termination of City Attorney Charles Vitunac last month, they realized that neither Vitunac nor other charter officers of the city had been receiving annual personnel reviews. No formal procedures have been in place to set and evaluate goals for the officers.
But, the lack of review of the charter officers by members of the City Council was not the only lack of personnel reviews at City Hall. The city manager was not doing evaluations on department heads, department heads were not doing evaluations of supervisors and supervisors were not doing evaluations of other personnel under their authority.
And, that situation has apparently been going on for a long time. One department head told the council that he has been employed by the city for 31 years and has never had a formal review of his performance.
According to information during the City Council meeting, apparently the only individuals being regularly reviewed by their superiors are police officers.
That is pretty amazing and would be unthinkable in most businesses.
Fletcher said he had been trying for years to address the issue of personnel reviews for city employees, but had received little support. Making a change to require reviews, he said, "is going to be a culture clash because it hasn't been done ever."
But, this City Council is planning to begin making that change with a workshop next month on establishing a review process for charter officers, including the city attorney and city manager.
The council also needs to establish requirements that all city employees be subject to regular reviews, which not only can illuminate personnel problems so they can be addressed, but also can create an opportunity for praise and potentially establish some benchmarks for promotions and pay increases.
Those procedures should have been in place long ago simply as a matter of good management practices.
The present City Council should at least be commended for recognizing the failure and taking steps to correct it.
Yes, the council members and others should be appalled the situation has lasted for so long.
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