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I actually have not driven a vehicle for about 5 years and have some of the best public transportation in the US in my neighborhood, so I luck out by not getting raped by gas prices, car payments and insurance. But the majority of Americans live too far from work for a bicycle to ever be an option. Plus, what would America be without its huge, enviormentally unsound, gas-sucking vehicles? Overkill and gluttony are very American traits. It only seems proper that we make our cars adhere to the same standards. As a matter of fact, I am shedding a tear for all my old trucks and SUVs as I type. I had a Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi Montero when I lived in the Midwest.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
By Joseph Andrew Lee
Separation anxiety is the first–and most profound–of the fears that we face in life, according to psychiatrist Dr. Deborah R. Pollack.
"Leaving, being left, entering new and unpredictable situations … these are the challenges that we encounter over and over again," Dr. Pollack said. "But military kids face more separations from parents, extended families and communities–and at earlier ages–than most. How do they do it? How can we help them navigate through these rough waters?"
Pollack's words come in the form of her endorsement for a new children's book called "Little C.H.A.M.P.S (Child Heroes Attached to Military Personnel)," written by Debbie and Jennifer Fink in an attempt to bridge understanding between military children and their civilian peers and teachers.
Jennifer Fink was inspired to help explore this topic after witnessing an inordinately high level of anxiety in the children of wounded, ill and injured troops she helped care for while volunteering at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. As a college student studying Public Health and Military Studies at the University of Maryland, Jennifer was struck with the idea of partnering with her mother–author and educator Debbie Fink–to write a book that would help normalize the relationship between C.H.A.M.P.S and their civilian classmates and neighbors.
The USO has teamed with the Finks to provide the book to children in military families in an attempt to prepare them for the ups and downs of life as a dependent. It's part of the USO's Grant a Wish for Our Heroes Veterans Day campaign, where the organization is giving Americans opportunities to thank our heroes in the armed forces by granting wishes.
The book begins with a very important section titled, "A Note to Adults," which explains the underpinnings of certain stories and key moments to look for validation while providing some guidance about respecting the feelings of the young reader. The story itself explores topics related to military deployment and transition through the eyes of five elementary school-aged children whose parents serve in each branch of the military. Connected by a common bond, the group is tested at the end of the book when they must part ways. The authors present different mechanisms for the expression of the children's fears, and each child ultimately reaches deep within to learn strengths that will help them build the resiliency necessary for life as a C.H.A.M.P.
Some may wonder: "What's wrong with the term, military brat? Why C.H.A.M.P.S?"
While most children of military personnel learn over time that "brat" is an endearing term, their civilian peers are not likely to understand. More importantly, the Finks believe the term might even lend to a negative first impression for C.H.A.M.P.S.
The modern word brat actually came from an acronym that dates back hundreds of years into the British Empire. It originally stood for British Regiment Attached Traveler.
"We declared our independence 236 years ago and it's about time our Little C.H.A.M.P.S did the same," Debbie Fink said. "There's no need to give them a label that may add to their already challenging situation. Why not call them what they are? Little C.H.A.M.P.S!"
Debbie and Jennifer had more than enough interest, compassion and experience to write the book from an outsider's perspective, but they needed someone who had been in the military to complete their tri-generational puzzle. That's where Vietnam-era Navy veteran Walter Blackwell, former President and CEO of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation (TVC), came in. As the book's illustrator, Blackwell's visuals complement the Finks' writing to convey subtle yet important jargon that stand out to those who have served in the military.
"It was and had to be a community effort," Jennifer Fink said. "We wrote the first draft and the military community around us came in to fill in the gaps. Enlisted, officers, military spouses, USO volunteers and even C.H.A.M.P.S themselves had a hand in the development."
"All those little things that we take for granted in civilian life are all very important linkages to how children communicate who are not bonded and linked across services," Blackwell said. "The real spirit of this book [is] combining and looking at all five services–the similarities, the differences, yet the bond that holds them all together. That's the kind of bond we had when we were doing this."
In addition to celebrating C.H.A.M.P.S and validating their military-connected challenges through the book, the Finks have launched the C.H.A.M.P.S Project, a public health initiative to donate copies of their book to military children around the globe. The C.H.A.M.P.S Project will also perform interactive musical events at military installations and schools.
"Too many of our military children in public schools feel like their classmates and teachers do not understand what they are going through," Debbie Fink said. "We are here to change that sentiment. We will build the bridge of understanding."
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Thanks for voicing the concerns, Hans. I will be interested to see what the reply is.
Thanks for voicing the concerns, Hans. I will be interested to see what the reply is.
Thanks Hans...good job.
I am impressed that you did this and I look forward to any official response with interest.
Thank you.
What is great about this forum, and about Hans', James', Jamie's and Shawn's stewardship in particular, is that all points of view are allowed to be expressed, and that PRS takes notice.
Whatever the outcome of this issue, I think it's great that a meeting happened and that these various points of view are being discussed.
Good work, Hans!
First of all, let me start by saying I apologize for any confusion. It was not my intention to mislead or confuse anyone. We have changed all references on our site to reflect Chaltecoco and Pernambuco as two separate specifications. As a back story, Pernambuco (Caesalpinia echinata) and Chaltecoco (Caesalpinia velutina) are of the same genus: Caesalpinia. They are different species. These woods sound and work the same, but the color of Chaltecoco is a lighter orange. We are always searching for new, quality tone woods, and we are very pleased to have this wood to make musical instruments. Again, it was not our intention to be misleading, and we have changed all references on our site.
To those customers who have bought guitars with a specification of Pernambuco, that is exactly what you have. The only guitars we have shipped with Chaltecocoa are the international Collection instruments previously listed to have Chaltacocoa/Pernambuco.
As always, I appreciate your support.
Many thanks for the clarification Paul
Thanks also to Hans for representing all us consumers
The 3rd largest producer of guitars in the USA.....and the founder and chief honcho takes the time personally to address the issue to us guys in less than 48 hours from the moment it became a source of potential controversy.
I am quite favorably impressed. Thank you Mr. Smith for demonstrating the degree of personal concern expressed and displayed here. Agree or disagree....no one can argue about the guy's class. You can argue about his avatar....but as far as class....top notch. The avatar..... well, that's another thread.
Thank you Paul. Also a big thank you to Shawn and Hans. You are all class acts. Actions like this go a long way to show just how much you folks care about your customers and the community that has grown around your craft.
And there you have it.
Thanks again, Paul.
Not like the other kids...
You guys wouldn't keep having these issues if you just realized that CE's are the bestest guitars ever!
Wow, I just got done reading 7 pages of this on VR/BAM, and 7 pages over here, I am exhausted! Glad the story had a happy ending with Paul setting the record straight.
At the risk of being put in the PRS-Fanboy bucket with Les , this sort of stuff hasn't really bothered me over my five years of collecting and enjoying PRSi.
My Eriza Verde Sig Ltd with the "Sinker" Neck had great tone, it was quite something. A lot of it came from the neck wood, you could FEEL it! Altoidman here has that guitar now, he loves it too.
I dug it so much, I spec'ed my Jade PS DC 245 Ted with a Sinker Neck as well, but I got the chance to hand-pick the neck blank, Eric from Willcutt's and Paul himself helped me, and the Jade Glow DC 245 Ted is the best sounding guitar I have ever owned. Do I care that Sinker Mahogany is now called Select Mahogany? Heck no, it sounds AWESOME!
Funny story on my incoming Aquamarine DC 245 Sig, Eric and I had picked a piece of the lightweight Curly Mahogany for the neck, the kind from the Wood Library with the nice figuring like my TGS Earth Cu24. Paul came in and we checked out a bunch more different Mahogany necks, and he was rattling off the names of different species and the stories of where it came from, and we narrowed it down to three or four necks, and then from there narrowed it down to the final two. And then Paul declared, "well, the one you and Eric started with is the best one!" I agreed re tone as well, but so great for Paul to take the time to try a bunch of different ones and help me pick, as a result I felt so much more confident with the selection. That guitar is inbound, can't wait to hear how it sounds!
From my experience over the past five years, I am starting believe the neck species and the individual piece of wood is about the most important selection of wood re tone for a guitar.
Anyway, the point of my story above is that I appreciate Paul's (and his team's) passion for constantly trying to find woods that sound amazing, in a world where supplies run out and it is tough to find new sources of good stuff out there. Is he a Marketeer? Sure, a great one. But take it from a guy who has been through 60 or so PRSi in the past four years, and 5 of those Private Stocks with 4 more PS's on the way, when Paul says something is a premium wood in a special model (like the Sig Ltd) or in the Private Stock Program, it is indeed something special. And I will keep trying out stuff Paul recommends as the best available and my favorite two pushers help me hand-pick.
Will Paul and team be a little more careful in the future after Sinker-gate and this here over the past few days? Likely so. So the concerns expressed here are probably healthy for all in that regard.
(And this is all way better than fake Rosewood Boards from unnamed alternative guitar makers, any day of the week!)
My 2 cents FWIW...
Ted Club President
OK...now that the story has a happy ending...who'se gonna tell Paul that his avatar sucks and he needs to change it? (Hans....got that 55th card?) I mean c'mon....you're better than that Paul!
We need a "Change Paul's Avatar" Thread!!


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42 U.S. Code § 4082 - Use of insurance pool, companies, or other private organizations for certain payments
(a) Authorization to enter into contracts for certain responsibilities
In order to provide for maximum efficiency in the administration of the flood insurance program and in order to facilitate the expeditious payment of any Federal funds under such program, the Administrator may enter into contracts with pool formed or otherwise created under section 4051 of this title, or any insurance company or other private organizations, for the purpose of securing reinsurance of insurance coverage provided by the program or for the purpose of securing performance by such pool, company, or organization of any or all of the following responsibilities:
(3) Making such audits of the records of any insurance company or other insurer, insurance agent or broker, or insurance adjustment organization as may be necessary to assure that proper payments are made.
(b) Terms and conditions of contract
Any contract with the pool or an insurance company or other private organization under this section may contain such terms and conditions as the Administrator finds necessary or appropriate for carrying out responsibilities under subsection (a) of this section, and may provide for payment of any costs which the Administrator determines are incidental to carrying out such responsibilities which are covered by the contract.
(c) Competitive bidding
(d) Findings of Administrator
No contract may be entered into under this section unless the Administrator finds that the pool, company, or organization will perform its obligations under the contract efficiently and effectively, and will meet such requirements as to financial responsibility, legal authority, and other matters as he finds pertinent.
(e) Bond; liability of certifying officers and disbursing officers
(1) Any such contract may require the pool, company, or organization or any of its officers or employees certifying payments or disbursing funds pursuant to the contract, or otherwise participating in carrying out the contract, to give surety bond to the United States in such amount as the Administrator may deem appropriate.
(2) No individual designated pursuant to a contract under this section to certify payments shall, in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to any payment certified by him under this section.
(3) No officer disbursing funds shall in the absence of gross negligence or intent to defraud the United States, be liable with respect to any payment by him under this section if it was based upon a voucher signed by an individual designated to certify payments as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(f) Term of contract; renewals; termination
Any contract entered into under this section shall be for a term of one year, and may be made automatically renewable from term to term in the absence of notice by either party of an intention to terminate at the end of the current term; except that the Administrator may terminate any such contract at any time (after reasonable notice to the pool, company, or organization involved) if he finds that the pool, company, or organization has failed substantially to carry out the contract, or is carrying out the contract in a manner inconsistent with the efficient and effective administration of the flood insurance program authorized under this chapter.
Source(Pub. L. 90–448, title XIII, § 1346,Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 585; Pub. L. 98–181, title I[title IV, § 451(d)(1)], Nov. 30, 1983, 97 Stat. 1229; Pub. L. 112–141, div. F, title II, §§ 100232(d)(4), 100238(b)(1),July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 954, 958.)
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This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5) and (f), was in the original a reference to "this title" meaning title XIII of Pub. L. 90–448, Aug. 1, 1968, 82 Stat. 572, known as the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4001 of this title and Tables.
In subsec. (c), "section 6101 of title 41" substituted for "section 3709 of the Revised Statute (41 U.S.C. 5)" on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c),Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
2012—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100238(b)(1), substituted "Administrator" for "Director" in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(A), inserted "securing reinsurance of insurance coverage provided by the program or for the purpose of" after "for the purpose of" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(B), substituted "Estimating" for "estimating" and period for semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100238(b)(1), substituted "Administrator" for "Director".
Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(C), substituted "Receiving" for "receiving" and period for semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(D)(ii), which directed substitution of period for " '; and' " was executed by making the substitution for "; and" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(D)(i), substituted "Making" for "making".
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100232(d)(4)(G), added par. (4). Former par. (4) redesignated (5).
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Subsecs. (b), (d), (e)(1), (f). Pub. L. 112–141, § 100238(b)(1), substituted "Administrator" for "Director" wherever appearing.
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A leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD, was an expert in the surgical management of thoracic aortic aneurysms. In 1999, he was named co-director of the newly created Mass General Center for Thoracic Aortic Surgery.
In memoriam: Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD
Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD, co-director of the Thoracic Aortic Center at Mass General
Alan D. Hilgenberg, MD, co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Thoracic Aortic Center and a renowned expert on thoracic aortic aneurysms, passed away Dec. 25 after a long fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 64 years old.
A leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, Hilgenberg was an expert in the surgical management of thoracic aortic aneurysms. In 1999, he was named co-director of the newly created Mass General Center for Thoracic Aortic Surgery, which brought together the fields of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and vascular radiology. Under Hilgenberg's leadership, the center quickly established itself as a model for integrated research and laid the foundation for the later development of both the Mass General Hospital Heart Center and Vascular Center.
A native of Parkston, South Dakota, Hilgenberg received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Dakota. After graduating with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School, he came to Mass General in1969 as a resident in Surgery. Following service in the Army Medical Corps from 1971 to 1973, Hilgenberg returned to Mass General to resume his training and was named chief resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 1976.
After spending time in Denver, he returned to Boston in 1981 and worked primarily at Mount Auburn Hospital, at the time a Mass General satellite practice. He had been at Mass General full-time since 1996 and was appointed a clinical professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School in 2006.
Hilgenberg is survived by his wife, Anne Kolker, MD, an anesthesiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York who trained at Mass General; his mother, Ruth, his children Mark, Matthew, Kate, Sarah and James Priest; his grandson, Bennett; his first wife, Joanna; and other family members, colleagues and friends.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man was shot and killed following a robbery at a Northside convenience store Sunday night.
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The suspect was described as a male wearing a black shirt, black pants and a ski mask, who was about 5-feet-8-inches tall.
A man police believed matched the description of the suspect was spotted a short time later by officers in an unmarked car on Broward Road.
Officers confronted the suspect who then ran, according to Chief Smith.
Officer M.W. Crawford allegedly ordered the suspect to surrender, instead the suspect allegedly ignored commands and attempted to jump a fence. Officers also allegedly spotted a gun in the suspects hand at this time.
Crawford fired several shots, striking the suspect an undetermined amount of times
The suspect was shot and killed on scene and a gun was recovered by JSO investigators.
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ETOPS: Engines Turn Or Passengers Swim
Hmm.. Where have I heard that term before ....
Well, it got 11 thumbs up, anyway.lol Thanks for sharing it.lol
I made it 12
Bless your heart.lol
One more for lucky 13.
I think I was #7!
WOW now over 20
Old Pan Am spiel:
"Because this flight operates over water there is a flotation device in a pouch under the seat. You may reach down and feel your pouch, but don't take it out unless directed to do so by a crew member."
Never had a worry. My pouch stayed safely stowed.
I am told anyway, that flotation devices are there only to aid in
the body count.
i wouldn't mind doing 737s over water. 757s have been doing it for years, and the 737NG is a much newer aircraft.
I've been on 738's dozens of times from IAH, IAD, and EWR to Piarco Trinidad and were hardly ever over land. Granted those routes are not super far out, it was never a concern.
Air Canada and British Airways fly Trans-Atlantic with Airbus A319/A318, the FAA don't randomly hand out ETOPS certifications to any aircraft. It's not really the size of the aircraft that matters, US to hawaii is almost exclusively flown by twin engine aircraft, not sure why anyone would be more concerned by a 737 than a 767.
BA also make a technical stop at SHANNON on the outbound leg from LHR and I assume that A318 with those valuable 1st class humans on board probably hug the nearest landmasses as closely as possible just in case of the unforseen variables etc...!
NO thank you folks, 4 engines over oceans or I go by boat! But hey..if it was a twin I would consider it on a multi stop flight say London, reykyavik, New York and LA for instance since I love flying and the take offs and landinds break up a long flight somewhat but this is my romantic view since I am no bean counter.
He says"all jets have to decend if they lose an engine". The reader could take that to mean they decend to an airport, land, or water; whichever comes first. Lol
Where you been. rather late but I sent you an FA Email msg this morning. Hope ya'll all OK and not in that blizzard; we had it down here last night. We got about 10"
Merry Christmas. Just got a few inches here. Didn't see no stinking blizzard. You better go easy with the snow shovel old man! Class 1 medical ain't no guarantee. Lol
This is one snowfall that I can sit here with my feet to the fire. God put it here and I'll watch him take it away.lol. I don't have to go anywhere. Not much melt tonite, as matter of fact probably a refreeze, but supposed to get out of here tomorrow. I have an appointment in town late Friday afternoon and it should all be gone by then. I am watching that shovel, standing right against the wall where it has been.lol
I see no problem with this as long as all the safe guards are met. The 737's are one of the best around.
I am told that LAX-HNL is the longest over water route in the world in terms of "equal time point".
You are probably correct. Nothing much comes to mind as being between them and the mainland.
Give the 737 another 2 engines then I may board one for a transatlantic flight, heck I will not go on a 777 over an ocean!!
That sort of limits you to a 747 of some type,an A380 or any A340's that are still flying. With the whole world going that 2 engine way, Jenifer, it would be safe to say that the pilots or other pax don't want to swim either. Granted there is an extra margin of safety there with 4 engines but the safety record is speaking for itself. As the car commercials go, " they ain't your fathers airplanes". Mx varies between the companies, but I flew a 757 out of the lower midwest, across both ponds, without a hiccup. I can understand your feeling though. My wife will look away when we drive across a tall bridge or pull a shade for the entire trip flying though.
I fully understand what you are saying so take the 777 as an example and just one bird takes out one of the engines or a blade is uncontained, the only options are to seek immediate landing or limp on if possible to destination on a single engine. With a 4 engined ship, the available back up is normally enough to continue to destination. This simple logic of safety and design is why etops was designed for the big twins after all!!
That is the reason for the flying time and diversion airport within ETOPS. Thats the safety. What you are talking about seems to be convenience had by going on to your destination.
She probably wouldn't be interested in flying across the Rocky Mountains in a piston single in the winter time either. Lol
LOL. On the serious side, she also needs to know that the 340 is going away, and that the only reasons the 747 and 380 have 4 engines is not for safety of pax going across the pond, but to handle that size airplane, it don't matter if it's Dallas or Heathrow. As sales of the big ones languish, I personally feel that over the years, that they will be totally replaced by the 777 or 350 or some derivative. Even with the 4 engines, they are already down to 2 in the cockpit and I figure that one of these years that engine technology will go that way as well.
2 jet engines, a load of fuel, and some experience up front isn't much risk anymore. Probably safer than the drive to O'hare at rush hour in a taxi with an Indian driver.
Chicago Drivers are much safer... You should drive down him in Memphis, TN... that is where all the crazy drivers are... :)
There are plenty to go around!!!
I'd have to agree with that
Yup... I have driven in both. Chicago has much more courteous and safer drivers... If you don't beleive me... Come down and I will prove it to you. I had an idiot go around me at over 120 mph, try to turn into his apartment, obviously went wide and drove into a lake... Then got out and ran to his girl friends car. Whey they saw me writing down her license plate and calling the police they decided not to leave. On the same day a car went around me on the outside lane, just as soon as he got in front of me lost control, and went head first into a concrete median strip. You see cars down here with no bumpers. Exhaust scraping the ground, or just not there, Hoods and bumpers that are held on with bungee cords because they have been in accidents, and you know it has been that way because of all the rust. That is just a few samples... I do not have the rest of the night to explain the rest... Come on down Wallace. I will prove it too you in less than 1 Day. Can meet you at KMEM :)
Thanks for the invite. I have driven there recently as our new home office is there on Brooks rd. I saw plenty of crazies there. But it only takes one to ruin your day, no matter where you're driving. BTW, Memphis is not one of my favorite places in the world. I only go when necessary. Grew up in Chicago. I love to visit for about 2 days max. No longer a city slicker. Lol
Is Memphis Pete who bought ya'll out?
Memphis Freightliner(Tag Truck Center).
Are you still working? I thought they sent you to the house too.
I'm on the payroll till end of the month/year. Then maybe I can find time to fly my new ride. :-)
10-4, good luck to ya. I guess that's when I'll go back to putting in some regular time. I don't know what I'll do when that warm weather and sweet tea / fishing time comes along though.I kinda got to enjoying that.lol
Just count it as a little chunk of your retirement. My first trip was to Chicago. Next one is heading 180. Ready for a chunk of warmth and even tea. Haha
The way it is right now, you will have to go a pretty good ways to find it good and war. We got about 10" on the ground here and not much melt today. I got a sister that lives down in So. AL just above Gulf Shores and she said it was supposed to get down to 30 down there tonite.lol
My trip will be dictated by the weather patterns now and not when it's convenient to skip work. We only got a couple degrees above freezing here too. Snow is hanging on.
BTW,Allstate released a report that stated MEM was voted number 2 for drivers in the US.... #2 for having the worst drivers followed closely by Washington DC
Looks like you better drive defensively in a big ol' Ford truck Sparkie.
FORD.. UGH... That is going to far... I drive a "CHEVY SUBURBAN" FULL SIZE... To think a Ford TRUCK ;(
We flew West Coast - HA in all sorts of bizjets without ETOPS. No big deal, but also not Part 121.
May not be a big deal but it does apply to part 135, and actually the way it's written, it is not specific to over water, it is just time specific to a diversion airport. That said, I think there is something in there on aircraft size buried in the bowels of it, as there was a lot of bizjet and 2 engine domestic stuff around long befor they promulgated any of those rules and when they did do the rules, that's when they took in the land thing to. Most everybody thinks about the water and I don't even know if 121 operators are paying attention to the land thing anyway as a diversion airport is generally required anyway.
Okay folks, she wishes to respond to some of your very welcome remarks.
I do not wish to insult any of you US citizens when relating the old western pioneer days when we only had Wells & Fargo coming together amongst other to provide a sevice to enable communications from East to West etc. with all the troubles inbetween considered and acknowledged etc....the Stage coaches chose a team of 4 horses if not more to do a job, I guess because two or three was not good enough for the job in hand and it worked for them.
Boeing chose four engines to do the work because it was the best solution at that time to solve a problem and I believe that it was possibly the finest decision in aviation design given the tasks and demands of the airlines with the technoogies of the time.
Moving to the 21st century and flight demands, I am sure that Boeing are correct in their pride in the B777 but may I ask why their biggest competitor does not follow other than with the A350?
Personally speaking. I trust 4 over 2 when it comes to trans ocean transport if not on a boat!
Personally speaking, it's called economics. Boeing's chief competetitor halted production on the A340, which was a fine 4 engine plane but nobody would buy it anymore because of the extra cost associated with those other 2 engines and not enough pax would pay the price it would take to keep it flying. As I alluded to in another comment, you are probably not alone in your feelings, but economics/high fuel prices/deregulation started driving the move to 2 engines, not pax feelings.
Noted but plaese keep in mind my logic, 4 engines over the Pacific or Atlantic where sectors are long enough to generate doubt if twin jets are deployed......just one possible example is AF447.....if it was A340 and not A330?
As for operational costs....exactly what costs are we speaking of? Safety or fuel?
From all that has been said about 447, I doubt 4 engines would have made any difference as the cockpits were similar. I don't believe there was an engine problem on that flight.
As for operational cost, while safety figures in there, hence ETOPS planning and a diversion airport, fuel and that 3rd man in the cockpit make a big difference.
FAA says you can do it ths way with 2(ETOPS), Boeing, Airbus, GE & Rolls Royce says we can build the AC's and engines to do it; Airlines say look at all that money I'll save, and here we went. Like I said earlier, the 747, 380, or remaining 340's are your choices. You'll notice that pax desires aren't in that equation anywhere.
Perhaps the wrong example re:447 but my thoughts are with the possible, if not probable extra back-up that a 4 jet ship offers above the big twins. Is fuel more valuable above that 1% safety margin that gets a plane to destination? To me it is simple, more is better than less when flying long sectors over water and theB747's and the Airbuses 340/380 seems preferable to me.
I don't disagree with you but that fuel makes a big difference to the bean counters that buy the planes and per the previous equation, that's what the Airlines said they wanted and the companies and FAA gave it to them.
Leave it to USAToday to put out drivel news just to "plump up" their rag paper.
Yeah, other carriers have been ETOPS cert for a good while. I remember earlier this year all the hooplah about one of LUV's new 737's showing ETOPS cert on the gear door and it was such a big SURPRISE SURPRISE, as if they weren't going to have to have it when the started their Mexican routes of of Hobby later on.
What "drivel news"? Someone asked a legitimate question (the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked) and they researched it and provided a factual answer.
What intrigues me is why you read "drivel news"?
Agreed, in this particular case, a reader submitted a question and the columnist answered it accurately, without spinning out some sort of political rifting you see in other papers. Just because we all know why ETOPS is around doesnt mean the average traveller does.
Now to have some fun with him, let's ask the columnist to explain why the hell lift has ANYTHING to do with air going over the wing as opposed to under... Or to explain drag coefficient, etc... You know, just to see if he'll touch physics with a ten foot pole.
You feelin' bad mean this morning, my friend.lol
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Games I play on linux natively? Neverwinter Nights (and the SoU expansion), Wolfenstein Enemy-territory, America's Army. Using WineX, Steam, Everquest (Dont play anymore, but just in case), Pools of Radiance. Thats all I can think of atm. :shock:
In light of this grand new thread, I would like to start things off with this.
Where do you game, and what games do you play? Do you kick it with some of the great quality FPS games that are setting the linux gaming trend (q3, Unreal Tournament, RTCW-ET,). Or are you more of a Role-Player (I personally am NeverWinter Nights junkie and have also been subject to the addictive properties of Nethack).
Finally, who here would be interested in scheduled games that the members could get together with and wail on each other every now and again :twisted:
Games I play on linux natively? Neverwinter Nights (and the SoU expansion), Wolfenstein Enemy-territory, America's Army. Using WineX, Steam, Everquest (Dont play anymore, but just in case), Pools of Radiance. Thats all I can think of atm. :shock:
I haven't played many games in years. One game I've bought lately is Uplink (http://www.uplink.co.uk/). I played GTA:Vice City briefly. I generally find that a modern games storyline isn't compelling enough to keep me playing (not that older games had extremely compelling storylines, but I was younger then :P )
I do enjoy first person shooters though, when playing deathmatch. I'm starting to like Unreal Tournament now, but I'll always prefer the Quake titles over Unreal, I think. As far as Linux is concerned, I've set Quake and Quake 2 up to run (with 3D hardware acceleration) under Linux before, but I generally find it's just a bit of a hassle these days; if I want to play a FPS Deathmatch, I don't want to spend hours reading HOWTO's on how to set the damned thing up
I'll always prefer my Atari STe for games, I reckon :w00t:
Well, while that may have been the case back in the day, now most Linux supported games (vendor supported) are a simple matter ofOriginally Posted by Stween
And Bam, your ready for some linux gaming goodness.Code:mount /path/to/cdrom cd /path/to/cdrom/linux/dir sh install.sh #### As user with appropriate permissions of course ####
And speaking of Linux gaming goodness, my FPS in NWN is higher than windows (on the exact same machine)
But hey, if you need any help getting a game to run, I know this great forum you could use. Check it out http://www.linuxfoo.org/viewforum.php?f=16 :wink:
But then, as I said, I don't play many games these daysOriginally Posted by ZennouRyuu
I haven't played any PC games on any platform in some time -- the last one I was kind of into was Civilization III (which was ridiculously hard at any level but the "easy" setting.) Is Neverwinter Nights all it's cracked up to be? I'm a shameless D+D advocate; it would be cool to play a well-designed game based on the old 20-sided dice...
I was a rabid gamer before i moved for myself *smiles*
Now i'm to busy with other things..
*found out that it's a whole world outside with beer and women*
So i'm playing "nethack" in the real world
I love the UT series.. And i've got Winex to play Diablo2
Much better on linux than windows
In a world without barriers and fences, who wants Windows and Gates?
I've always found that one of the hardest things when moving is finding a new group of people to game with. Especially considering my last move put me going from Korea, GMT +8 (?) back to US, GMT -6. I can't really expect to find my old freinds online frequently with time differences. And as far as pencil and paper gaming, which I have, and will always, prefer to ANY computer/console game, it's even harder still, I think. Electronic games, all you have to do is find a server reasonably in-sync to your time zone, and let the freind making begin! Face to face around a table, you've got to get these folks around the _same_ table. Ugh, the Big Outside is scary sometimes. :P
I am hopelessly addicted to NWN, and all of the fantabulous modules that are in abundance in the Vault. It is a really great representation of the D+D rules (7th edition???). I would definately reccomend getting your hands on at least the original, I heard the expansions were a bit lack luster as far as new and shiny things go, but I intend to pick them up anyway once I finish my current relocation.Originally Posted by kungfuramone9
Heheh, well I found a gorgeous girl who also happens to like playing video games as much as she enjoys going out to clubs!Originally Posted by Kroppus
UT is great, I still love the original UT, and 2k4 is a work of art. I havn't played Diablo2 in a few years, but I thought about firing it up just to see if it was a bit more exciting after so many years.


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A $232 overdue city water bill overlooked by management at the North Side Improvement League has unfairly damaged its public reputation, contends a trustee in charge of the organizations finances.
The Jefferson County Board of Elections decided Wednesday that because of the leagues financial problems, its building at 633 Mill St. should not be used as a poll site for Tuesdays election. That decision was made after the city Water Department shut off the leagues service Oct. 21 because of the unpaid spring water bill. The bill was paid and the water restored two days later.
Some 2,500 residents in election districts 14/1 and 15/1 are being told to vote Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 302 W. Lynde St.
The league has financial difficulties, but it still had ample cash flow to pay the utility bills for its property, said Brenda L. Parker, a trustee who oversees financial operations for the organization. The leagues board decided in mid-October to suspend Monday night Bingo because it hasnt drawn a profit. The board also recently obtained a loan to boost cash flow in the interim, the league said.
Mrs. Parker said bills from the city were simply lost in the mail. Her hours at the league have been limited recently because she underwent foot surgery in early October to treat a ruptured tendon.
Someone else was filling in for me and forgot to open the mail, she said.
But I think its quite bizarre that an overdue water bill would turn into this, she said of the Elections Boards decision to change the poll site. I think they jumped the gun on us.
This fall, the league repaired water leaks in its kitchen and womens restroom, said Mrs. Parker, whose husband, Joseph S., is president of the organization.
On Tuesday, Republican Election Commissioner Jerry O. Eaton called Mrs. Parker to discuss concerns about the leagues financial status. Mr. Eaton suggested that opening the poll site could be risky because of the leagues uncertain financial status, according to Mrs. Parker. The facility was going to be used by poll workers Monday through Wednesday, she said.
He said the legislators wanted to move the location, but I told him everything would be fine, Mrs. Parker said. We were going to have it open. But I found out they changed the location on the news the following morning. Its all about politics and what the legislators want.
The league was sent a quarterly water bill May 31 for $165.80, Water Superintendent Michael J. Sligar said. The unpaid bill was assessed a 10 percent penalty on Aug. 30, along with about 900 other delinquent city accounts. On Sept. 23, notices were mailed to warn users that water would be shut off if accounts werent paid up by Oct. 21. The league was among 219 users with delinquent accounts that had their water shut off Oct. 21. A $50 penalty was assessed, increasing the leagues bill from $182.38 to $232.38.
Mr. Sligar said he believes the league made an honest mistake by overlooking the bill. City records dating to 1999 show it has never had its water shut off before.
It came across to us as an oversight, he said. These water shut-offs are painful events for everyone involved, but its a significant amount of money.
City property taxes owed for this year and 2014 are the main cause of the leagues financial woes, Mrs. Parker said. Its 600 members and annual fundraisers have not generated enough revenue to pay those taxes. But two years ago, the league was in a much worse financial bind.
We owed $14,800 in back taxes and paid them off within six months, she said. The amount the league now owes is less than half that amount, she said.
Bingo nights used to be a consistent source of revenue for the league, she said, until participation started to drop. The group needs at least 135 Bingo participants to make a profit, she said, but numbers have been well below that mark.
We were getting only 100 to 125 at most, but we need 135 to make money, she said. If the community came here to support Bingo, that would help. Were here for the community, but the community doesnt seem to be with us lately.
Bingo nights could return to the league in early 2014, Mrs. Parker said, depending on its financial comeback.
Were now exploring development options at this time, she said, but did not specify how funds will be raised.
The 9,600-square-foot building is assessed at $395,200, according to city property records.
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May 14, 2009
I. Introduction
Records created in the course of Hamilton College's academic and administrative operations support current administrative needs, meet legal requirements, and provide a rich source for historical research. Because the College does not have a centralized records management office, each department is responsible for the retention, disposal, and transfer of the records it generates.
The following guidelines will assist faculty and staff in identifying those portions of their files that are appropriate for retention and for transfer to the Archives. Original materials (see Sections III and IV below for details) should be retained in the office of origin according to office retention schedules (see attached). When the retained records become of historical interest only, they should be sent to the College Archives with an explanation of their importance.
II. Definition of Records
Official records consist of recorded information that is created or received by College employees in the course of performing official functions on behalf of the College. These may include items related to policies, decisions, procedures, operations, and external or internal transactions. These records are the property of Hamilton College. See Section III for items that are not official records.
Official records can be recorded on any physical form or medium, including paper or electronic. Examples of official records include memoranda, letters, reports, books, plans, maps, diagrams, pictorial or graphic works, photographs, film, recordings, e-mail, word-processed documents, spreadsheets, databases, and imaging systems.
III. Retention Schedules
Documents should be retained according to the attached Records Retention Schedule. Each office that generates official records must develop, update, and adhere to the official retention schedule pertinent to the responsibilities carried out in that office. These schedules include:
Description of Official Record
Recommended minimal retention period (Note that guidance on retention times for many types of official records are provided by law and/or professional associations.)
Retention period at Hamilton (which may be longer than mandated by law)
Where records are maintained
Method of disposal or records transfer
Departmental responsibility for maintenance and destruction of records
Whether these records should be transferred to the College Archives at the end of the retention period
Whether these records are confidential, and, if not restricted under FERPA, how long the restriction should last.
It is important to retain critical documents, but many items do not need to be retained. Records that should be disposed of at the end of their retention period include:
Records of specific financial transactions
Routine letters of transmittal and acknowledgment
Memoranda that are not personally addressed—except for one record copy from the issuing senior staff member
Requests for publications or information after the requests have been filled
Replies to questionnaires if the results are recorded and preserved either in the Archives or in a published report (which also should come to the Archives).
Items without a retention period, which may be discarded directly from the office when they are no longer needed for administrative purposes, include:
All blank forms and unused printed or duplicated materials
All other duplicate material, including received e-mail messages from other offices on campus: the originating office should keep only the original; keep annotated copies
Papers, reports, working papers, and drafts that have been published
Artifacts and memorabilia. The Archives does not collect non-paper objects except in cases of great importance to the history of the College and manageable physical size and condition. Please contact the Archivist to discuss options for preservation of such objects.
Where a record may fit into one or more categories with different retention periods, the record should be maintained for the longer retention period.
IV. Transfer to Archives
After the specified retention period in the office of origin, items of historical value should be transferred to the Archives. Space may not be immediately available; please consult with the Archivist about retaining these documents in the office of origin for an additional period.
Records commonly transferred to the Archives:
Constitutions and bylaws, minutes and proceedings, transcripts, lists of officers of the College and college committees, offices, and departments
Office and department files: correspondence and memoranda (incoming and outgoing), annual reports, subject files concerning projects, activities, and functions
Historical files documenting policies, decisions, committee and task force reports, questionnaires
Publications: one record copy and 3 circulating copies of all monographs, newsletters, journals, brochures, programs, and posters issued by the College or its subdivisions; the Archives should be placed on college, department, and office mailing lists to receive all future publications
Audiovisuals: photographs, films, and sound and video recordings
Personal papers of students, faculty, and staff that relate to the College's work.
Note: All information formats (e.g., published, typescript, audiovisual, and electronic data such as computer disks and files) are appropriate for consideration for transfer. Documents in formats requiring any form of machine intervention, such as videotapes and all computer files, should be converted to a format accessible to the Archives' users. Early consultation with the Archivist is strongly encouraged for such materials.
When materials are transferred, they should be kept in the order in which they were created and maintained in the campus office. A letter briefly identifying the material and describing the activity to which it relates should accompany the transfer.
In the absence of specific restrictions, all materials transferred to the College Archives will be opened to researchers on a nondiscriminatory basis, except those records that contain individually identifiable information, the disclosure of which is prohibited by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Records preserved in the Archives may be borrowed by the office of origin for its own use.
The Archives will retain electronic records of permanent or enduring value in formats and with migration schedules to maximize the future accessibility of their content. Routine data backup is not a substitute for placing electronic records with permanent value in the Archives.
The list is intended as a general guide. If questions arise about records not listed here or questions about the retention or disposal of specific records series, or whether particular records have permanent or enduring value, please e-mail the Archives at
V. Disposal
Disposal of records which have been maintained pursuant to this Policy and which need not be archived or kept should be destroyed. New York law requires that any sensitive or identifying personal information existing in such records (such as social security number, driver's license number, mother's maiden name, account number or code, or personal financial information) be disposed of in a manner that will prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the information.
VI. Responsibility
It is the responsibility of every employee to comply with this policy.
It is the responsibility of any individual who supervisors, manages, or directs a department or function to ensure their employees are aware of the policy and adhere to it.
It is the responsibility of each Dean and Vice President to ensure their respective areas are in compliance with this policy so that the College may meet its operational and legal obligations and preserve its historical record.
Adapted from CNY Library Resources Council form, Mount Holyoke College Records Retention Policy, Wellesley College Records Management Policy, and Hamilton College Records Retention Policy draft 3.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Sausage and Lentil Stew Slow Cooker Recipe
32 comments:
- Judi @ Frugal Frolic said...
Lentils and sausage are a combination I use often for soup/stew during the fall and winter -- they are a great combination to warm you up on a chilly day! If you have it, kale is a great addition. I tend to throw in more veggies (onions, carrots, celery) and less sausage. Another great combination is polish sausage, lentils and potatoes -- definitely comfort food!
- October 19, 2011 at 5:21 PM
- quinn said...
I love lentils! I think I'll try this recipe with chourico. :) We've been having many rainy days, and a crock full of stew will be just the ticket!
- October 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM
- Josee said...
Perfect timing! I have lentils and a fresh batch of veggie broth I cooked up in the crock, plus a bumper crop of swiss chard. This sounds fantastic!
- October 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM
- Pamela said...
I have got to try and make this! It looks delicious.
- October 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM
- Tree said...
Hi, this looks lovely. One question, where did you get gluten free lentils or did you pick them to look for wheat? Thanks!
- October 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Tree,
lentils and all dried beans are naturally gluten free. Good manufacturing is supposed to ensure that other foods are not present in the bag.
I do not use bulk bins when I purchase beans or grain due to the possibility of cross-contamination and I'd recommend you not use them either, if you're living gluten free.
- October 20, 2011 at 6:55 AM
- Sassy said...
Mmmmmm. That looks awesome!
I have bought lentils for my pantry and will be using them very soon. It's been a while since I've made soup or stew with them. How could I let this happen :/ I will fix that little problem.
- October 20, 2011 at 8:42 AM
- Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...
I haven't pulled out the crockpot since I made applesauce. Clearly it's time to pull it out again! This sounds great!
- October 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM
- Kristen said...
quick question: do you brown the sausage first before adding? Is 5 hours on low enough to cook it all the way through? what if I used bulk sausage instead of link?
- October 20, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Kristin,
no, I didn't brown the sausage. Bulk sausage is a different breed---the chicken smoked or turkey smoked is already cooked---similar to hotdogs. If you are using pork uncooked sausage, I'd cook it thoroughly beforehand and drain the fat.
- October 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM
- Benthecrockpotking said...
Once again you have out done yourself. I myself love one meal pot recipes.Keep them coming!!!
I've already book marked your post.
- October 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Question...Do you need to increase the amount of broth if omitting the can of tomatoes?
While I would make this recipe as is, my husband, on the other hand, hates tomatoes! Also, what could be a substitution for the tomatoes? I feel like I should know this but throwing things together doesn't come easy for me! Hence, my love for your blog!
- October 21, 2011 at 3:16 AM
- Becki's Whole Life said...
This sounds delish. Carraba's does a really good spicy sausage and lentil soup and this sounds very similar so I am bookmarking. Thanks for the tip on the sausage. I love a little (actually a lot) spice but my kids can't take usually take it so it's good to know that the heat dies down in the slow cooker.
- October 21, 2011 at 3:32 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Lisa,
I'd add another cup or so of broth to make up for the moisture from the tomatoes. It might be a bit soupier, but the flavor will be just fine. Any vegetables you like can be added--- chopped zucchini, corn, squash-- your choice!
- October 21, 2011 at 6:43 AM
- CShipe said...
This looks delicious! I had never really tried lentils before reading your blog, but now they are a pantry staple at my house. Have you ever tried Alton Brown's recipe for lentil COOKIES? They are good (and perfect for car travel). Probably would require some tweaking to make them gluten free though.
- October 21, 2011 at 11:20 AM
- Jennifer said...
What timing! I'm making sausage/lentil soup for Sunday dinner, but didn't have a recipe yet. I'm a regular reader of yours and am so excited to try this!
- October 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Beaker said...
Thank you Stephanie - this was amazing!! The hubby was unsure, but ended up downing two heaping bowls. I used 1lb of ground sausage (good sale) so I used 1 1/2 cups lentils. Also used two cups of beef broth and added 1 cup of water. (I think the lid on my slow cooker doesn't have a the best seal.)
- October 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM
- Gelukkig said...
I will really TRY your recipes! Thank you!
:-) Greetings.
- October 23, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Brandi Parshley said...
This was delicious! I made it Saturday, and it was perfect for a chilly day. The lentils were perfect for the baby, my husband ate everything except the spinach, and I thought it was fantastic. I've been looking for crockpot recipes that have more flavor, this was just the ticket. I used a habanero chicken sausage.
- October 24, 2011 at 6:27 AM
I made this last week - it was SO good. I will definitely be making this again - the only change I made was to add onions, because I truly believe you cannot ever have too much onion!!
- October 24, 2011 at 7:53 AM
- Mim said...
this looks delicious and easy! I am curious what you think of the idea of putting this in a slow cooker at, say 830am and then having it cook for 5 hrs on low then stay at the stay-warm setting til dinenrtime (around 6pm). maybe i would add an extra cup of broth? It's just for those of us who use the slow cooker as a work-day easy dinner, a 5 hr recipe doesn't work so well.
- October 24, 2011 at 11:02 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Mim,
That's exactly what you should do! It'll stay on warm for an additional 12 hours after the 5hr cooking has elapsed. No need to add additional broth--- let the machine do it's job! :-)
I put this on early in the day, and it was on warm for a good 4 hours before stirring in the spinach.
- October 24, 2011 at 11:05 AM
- marie said...
This was fantabulous! Thank you so much for sharing it.
And congratulations on the new family members. >^..^<
- October 25, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Is the 5 hours on low correct? OR is it really 5 hours on high? I did it as instructed and my carrots and lentils were still crunchy after 5 hours. Just thought I would throw that out there in case it was a typo.
However, after it was finally finished it was delish. Thank you so much for your blog!
- October 27, 2011 at 8:42 AM
- Stephanie O'Dea said...
Hi Stephanie,
Thank you for letting me know! 5hrs on low was fine in my slow cooker---the carrots were cooked, but not total mush. Elevations and individual crockpots vary the time. great feedback.
- October 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM
- Bugtheteacher said...
Looks fantastic!
- October 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM
this looks delicious! What if I were to do it with veggie sausage? Do you think I'd have to cook it as long?
- October 29, 2011 at 7:54 AM
- Danielle said...
I wanted to let you know that I featured this great recipe on my "What I Bookmarked This Week" post - stop by and see.
- October 30, 2011 at 6:00 AM
- Noel said...
OMG! This is so Yummy! I believe you have out done yourself with this one! I used bulk sausage and just let it cook a bit longer. I wish I would have added more spinach after it cooked down but the family was too hungry to wait. Thank you!
- October 31, 2011 at 12:29 PM
I have this in my crockpot right now and am super excited to taste it with the family tonight! We love Lentil soups so I'm sure this one will be a hit too!
I also made another batch and put into a freezer bag. All I have to do for that one is toss in crockpot!
- November 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM
- Katherine said...
I cheated just a bit. I really wanted to make this, but I kept forgetting to put it in the slow cooker. SO, I put everything in the pressure cooker. Tasted fabulous, and only took 13 minutes. Thanks for the recipe though. Next time, I promise to use the slow cooker.
- November 12, 2011 at 7:11 PM
- Davi said...
I made this today and it was SUPER tasty. I added a yellow bell pepper and used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Thank you so much!
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- Verify that your wireless service plan is set up to use Mobile Hotspot mode. For more information, contact your wireless service provider.
- If you are roaming, on the Mobile Network Options screen, verify that the Data Services field and the While Roaming field are set to On.
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This photo taken on November 16, 2012 show a young child wearing a... Nieuwsfoto'sAuto,Bikini,China,Fotografie,Hubei Provincie,Kind,Portret,Sociale kwesties,Verticaal,WuhanPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2012 AFPThis photo taken on November 16, 2012 show a young child (C) wearing a bikini and a model posing beside a car during the Chutian Auto Culture Festival in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province. A company that featured bikini-clad child models as young as five years old at a Chinese car show sought on November 21 to defuse the controversy but also defended its actions. Many Chinese expressed outrage at the photos posted online that showed girls wearing high boots and swaying their hips in front of gleaming sedans at a car show last week in the central city of Wuhan. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read AFP/AFP/Getty Images)