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Alright so I just purchased one of these over the weekend because it went for $307 with shipping and everything. I am anxious to get it. Does anyone know if there is videos of it anywhere. Id like to see how the material looks. I am afraid that it might not be that durable. Thanks.
Where did you get one for $307 inc. shipping? eBay? I got mine for $355 inc. shipping on eBay about 2 mths ago.I dunno about videos...but I have a CR2 and the material durability doesn't worry me. The floor seems quite durable. The fly is thinner, but it also isn't subjected to nearly the same stress. All the spots were stuff conncts to the fly are nicely reinforced. I'm not sure what other ultralight tents are like, but the CR2 floor feels like a normal tent floor. Unlike most UL tents which use SilNylon, the CR2's floor is made from: 40 Denier x 238 T ripstop nylon 6 10000mm polyurethane coated & DWR. It's the same floor material that MSR uses for their other heavier Hubba Hubba tents.I suspect the CR2 floor is one of the more durable ones for an UL tent. I think most of the weight savings with the CR2 are in the design (that requires few poles), the carbon fibre poles and the fly material. For UL hiking trips I'm not going to be using a footprint, but I might pick one up just to minimize wear when I'm car camping etc.The tent has a very high quality feel to it. You're going to love it. The tent is very satisfying to pitch because it all sets up so darn nice. Use the tension adjusters at the 4 corners once it's all set up to get the tension perfect. Also, make sure you run the cross pole OVER the main pole rather than under.
Edited by dandydan on 07/09/2009 13:44:56 MDT.
Yea basically Backcountry Edge was hosting a members only sale (membership is free) over the 4th of July weekend. It was selling for $349.95 with free shipping. Howwwwwwever, first time buyers get an additional 12% their first purchase. So that knocked it down to $307.96. Plus on top of that if you review the tent after it arrives, you'll get an additional $15.36 off of any purchase you make in the future. Basically for every review you give, you get 5% of the value of the item credited to your account. I hope I do not come off as bragging, but since you asked, I figured I tell you about how I used all of these things to convince my girlfriend that this was a sale that we could not pass up on. Luckily it worked! I mean crap the darn thing costs $499.99 at retail stores. Then you figure in tax and that will bump it up to nearly $550, at least with the taxes in Chicago. So knowing that I was going to get 45% off, how could I resist.Well with all said, I certainly hope this tent works out for us. I love the fact that it weights 3lbs 2ozs fully loaded. It just arrived today at my girlfriends place, so tomorrow were going to try setting it up. As far as the footprint is concerned, I dont know why, but I feel this need to get one. I surly will not pay the $40-50 asking price and will definitely find it for under $30 somewhere. That it not the issue though, its extra weight. I hate that. However, I do want the tent to last a long time since it is after all a pretty expensive investment.On a totally different note, what is your opinion on the carbon poles? Are they going to last, or are they destined to snap under tension? I read a review on the Backpacker Magazine site and when they tested it out, one of the poles exhibited a stress fracture. It never ended up breaking, but it did not look like it appreciated the tension from what the reviewer described. Please fill me in with your thoughts. Thank you!
Edited by MichaelRedbeard on 07/09/2009 14:21:22 MDT.
I've set the tent up maybe 6-8 times. The main arch pole seems to bend into an arch easy enough. I was worried I would have to pull worrisomely hard on it, but it bends easier than I figured carbon fibre would. I think as long as you make sure the pole sections are fully inserted and you don't step on them (that's probably the biggest risk) they will hold up for the life of the tent. Perhaps they get stiffer, harder to bend and more prone to cracking though in cold weather? I dunno...The short cross pole is kinda hard to bend because it's so short. The first time I set the tent up I was nervous about how hard I had to pull it. However, it seems to work better if you have the cross pole ABOVE the main pole instead of BELOW it. I believe the instructions on MSRs site contradict the instructions that come with the tent in this regard, so I put it over the main pole as that seems to work better.I think the fabric may have stretched out a bit after some use, because it's not really hard to stretch the tent bodies grommets onto the cross pole anymore. Accordingly, I don't have to pull as hard on the pole so I'm not too worried about it breaking.Basically, I think the poles will hold up under normal use but they are probably a bit more prone to breakage than aluminum poles if they are stepped on, recieve a sharp impact and maybe in extreme cold.Keep in mind that the tent has a lifetime warranty and supposedly MSR is quite good with replacing these poles if they break. So just keep your reciept!
Alright Dave I set up the tent today and I am going to ask you some questions as they pop in my head and state things I like about the tent and somethings I am unsure of.I love the steaks; nice sturdy metal that is not easily bendable like a lot of stakes that I have dealt with. I obviously like the fact that the tent it super light! The floor is thicker that I thought it would be. The poles seem to be more durable than I thought they would be.Speaking of poles, two things. Darn you weren't kidding, the short pole is super stiff. Second, because it is so stiff, I placed in underneath the main long one that arches. You said you placed it above though. Weren't you worried about having to bend the little guy upward to hard. When I tried and actually ended up doing it, the thing wanted to slide down the big one when placed on top of it. I may be wrong about this, but it seems like it would be proper to place the pole below the big one. Then again I find it weird to have the small pole just laying straight across the tent doing nothing. Your more knowledgeable then me on matters most likely, so Im curious to hear more of you logic on matters even though you kind of already touched upon this matter.Ok here is where my major questions come in. I took 10 pictures of my tent with the fly on it. Underneath each of them I wrote questions. Most of them are with regards to what a certain loop is used for. However, I had a hard time accepting where I thought MSR suggested to place the stakes at the front entrance of the fly. If I have things staked out correctly, then I admitt the the front of the fly looks nice and tight. There is a problem though. How in the heck are you suppose to move in and out of the tent through the thin sliver that is provided after you put the fly on. The door is fine when the fly is off, but once you put that fly on and stake it out, you dont get much to work with. I think I may be doing something wrong, but fill me in and let me know what you think. Another thing, any idea how I might pull out the storage area of the fly tighter so its not sagging the way it is in the pictures?Oh! And what other things am I suppose to guy down with the string that is provided. I am new to tents that have points that you can guy out with string, so please excuse my stupidity on matters. On a side note, i dont even know how to use those guy clips either. The manual gives a diagram of how to work the string through them, but do you know of any sites that are more descriptive with how to play around with them so that they are set up correctly.Finally, and not that this is a big deal, what is up with the silky roof center? Do you think that it will absorb moisture and drip water above the top inside part of the tent? This question is probably a little overbaord, but I figured Id ask.I am sure there is more that I intended to ask you, but the mosquitos were chopping the heck out of us in my front yard so I might be forgetting some. If I remember any of them, you can be sure that I will post them. In the mean time here are the pictures. I have numbered the links so that when you go on to make your comments you can refer to the picutres by number. Thanks a lot Dan. If you can even help me with half these questions I will be in complete debt to you!1) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR9.jpg2) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR8.jpg3) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR6.jpg4) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR5.jpg5) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR3.jpg6) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR2.jpg7) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR11.jpg8) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR10.jpg9) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR1.jpg10) http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR7.jpg
Edited by MichaelRedbeard on 07/10/2009 21:23:22 MDT.
"Speaking of poles, two things. Darn you weren't kidding, the short pole is super stiff. Second, because it is so stiff, I placed in underneath the main long one that arches. You said you placed it above though. Weren't you worried about having to bend the little guy upward to hard."When I put it under, I found it was bent/arched upwards and hitting the underside of the main pole. By having it above, it is free to arch up. However, I only tried putting it under once (and the directions on MSRs site say to go under) so perhaps I need to try this again. You may be right that it's better to go under. Regarding tie out loop in photo #1, I haven't actually used this, but I imagine it would make the tent more sturdy in a heavy wind or under heavy snow load. I was wondering this too and that's the best answer I could think of.Regarding the loop in picture #3, I believe this is for improving ventilation. If you tie/stake this out, you get more airflow coming under the fly. It actually seems to work pretty good. I used the included rope to stake this out on my most recent trip.Regarding photo #5, it looks like both vestibules could be pulled out tighter, but especially the door side. This would make it easier to get in/out.Regarding photo #6....ha ha...yes you are doing something wrong here. Don't stake out both sides of the door. Just stake out one, and then the other side will open up as the door. Choose which 'door' you want to be able to open and then stake the other one. When you unzip the door, you can then roll it up using the thing provided. Here's a pic from MSR's site:Photos #7 & #10 are showing another spots you can tie the tent down for windy/snowy conditions"what other things am I suppose to guy down with the string that is provided."I use the supplied string for the ventition guy out loops at the bottom ends of the tent, but it severe conditions I'd attach them higher up as support."I am new to tents that have points that you can guy out with string, so please excuse my stupidity on matters. On a side note, i dont even know how to use those guy clips either. The manual gives a diagram of how to work the string through them, but do you know of any sites that are more descriptive with how to play around with them so that they are set up correctly."Just fiddle around with them....they grab the string pretty good almost regardless of how you route them. I don't really know the proper way either."what is up with the silky roof center? Do you think that it will absorb moisture and drip water above the top inside part of the tent? This question is probably a little overbaord, but I figured Id ask."I'm not sure. This fabric won't be absorbing moisture/condensation normally because there is no temperature difference between the two sides like there is with the fly (cold outside, warm inside). My guess is that the condensation that does collection inside the fly can fall on this fabric and be absorbed rather than splashing on you, like it would when a drip hits mesh.
Edited by dandydan on 07/11/2009 16:55:20 MDT.
The cross pole is supposed to be above the arch ple not below it. It will be a tight fit but doing so maximized structural stability.
Are you affiliated with MSR? Or have you just used this tent? If you're affiliated, perhaps mention the contradiction about where this cross pole goes between what's posted on MSRgear.com and the directions that are included with the tent.Can you confirm that this loop (link below) is for adding additional guylines in severe weather? I can't think of any other use.http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d76/Razortceps/MSR1.jpg
Edited by dandydan on 07/11/2009 16:50:06 MDT.
Your answers were very elightening. Thank you very much. Especially the explaination on the door. I found it unbelieveable if they actually expected me to crawl through that little crack. So if I stake one door down and leave the other one loose, what if it starts to rain. When I zip the fly down, wont the one thats not staked be flapping around or am I mistaken.As far as the short pole is concern, when I put it over the long pole, it did not seem to want to bend into a U-Shape like I would think it would. It kinda of just slops over it in a very straight manner. I dont know if this is because this is some kind of defect with my grommet holes being to far apart or if the pole is just too darn stiff. What are your thoughts?"Are you affiliated with MSR."No. I wish I was, pffft then Id have all these questions answered. I think I might give them a call soon just to confirm our thoughts on matters. In fact, I am making a decision right now. First thing Monday morning I will give them a call for us. Is there any questions you would like me to address which I havent already brought up? Get back to me and let me know. Thanks!
http://cascadedesigns.com/msr/tents/fast-and-light-tents/carbon-reflex-2/productJudging by these pictures it appears as though you both we correct. I figured to were right, but that pole is so stiff that it made me wonder.
Im going to get a footprint, know of any places to get it cheap? Thanks!P.S. How do you post pictures like you did with the tent one.
Edited by MichaelRedbeard on 07/11/2009 23:18:50 MDT.
My good friend has one and used it on the West Coast Trail in early May. He put the cross pole over the arch pole but now after seeing pictures on the Net I see it done both ways. Strange. Carbon fibre won't bend like aluminum so obviously MSR needs to be more clear. I would like to hear the results on this one.The additonal pullout is for a guyline should the need arise. This I am sure of ;)
Do you actually think it will ever be necessary David or do you think they just put it there so you have peace of mind knowing that it is there? :)
Just use 2 mil plastic or look at what Gossamer Gear sells. You have a 3 lb tent, why add more with the brand footprint? To save more weight, you really don't need a footprint. I have a Hubba and it's held up well without one. If I choose to do so, I cut out an area the size of my pad out of plastic.
Timothy - it is a 'just in case you need it' attachment. You can take additional guyline (it should come with some in the tent peg bag) on every trip which will weigh no more than 1/2 and ounce. Most other shelters have these loops but they are in no way needed for effective set-up or reasonably windy condition.
"So if I stake one door down and leave the other one loose, what if it starts to rain. When I zip the fly down, wont the one thats not staked be flapping around or am I mistaken."No it will be tight. Just give it a shot. When you put in the single stake, have the door zipped closed. Then put the stake in so everything is taut."As far as the short pole is concern, when I put it over the long pole, it did not seem to want to bend into a U-Shape like I would think it would. It kinda of just slops over it in a very straight manner. I dont know if this is because this is some kind of defect with my grommet holes being to far apart or if the pole is just too darn stiff. What are your thoughts?"I think it's normal. It will probably get easier to do after the tent has been used a few times. Mine was hard at first and now it's not too bad."No. I wish I was [affiliated with MSR], pffft then Id have all these questions answered."Ha Ha....I was asking David this."How do you post pictures like you did with the tent one"Click the 'insert image at cursor' button when you are writing a post.
Edited by dandydan on 07/12/2009 17:59:10 MDT.
I spoke to my buddy about the cross pole. He has always put it above the long pole as opposed to under. However, he also added a bit of duct tape to the middle of the short pole where it crosses / touches the arch pole. Although he has not had any issue with durability, he had concern that the two poles would be touching.
Ok sounds good Dan. Like I said Ill give them a call, but I think David has basically cleared everything up for us =) Thanks David and thank you too Dan with the door and stake advice.Hey David is there any specific reason why he doesnt want the poles touching, because I know if I put my short one above the long one it is definitely going to touch. The only problem that I experienced with this matter is that the short pole had the tendency to want to slide down the long one which can quite annoying if you ask me.
The regular Hubba models of which the Carbon Reflex is based have the plastic hub which prevents the two poles from touching.Honestly, I think he is just being precautionary....or anal ; )
It's probably fine to have the poles touching, but I don't know how carbon fibre handles this in the long term. If it's a windy night and the poles rub on each other all night, then perhaps this will significantly weaken them? It's probably nothing, but it would be good to avoid if possible.
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What is the difference between the B&W A7 and the Zeppelin Air from a sound quality point of view?
I am looking for the one with the best audio quality.
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I've had both and enjoyed the Zeppelin, but replaced it with the A7. I wish I had taken the time to listen to them side by side, but I difference was still clear when I received the A7. I don't have the vocabulary of the audiophiles, so I'll do the best I can. There's absolutely no distortion with the A7 even at full volume whereas the Zeppelin distorted ever so slightly. I was also able to enjoy a more spacious sound from the A7 and more pronounced bass. I'd guess it's due to the new design. As I'm writing this review, I listening to a Tracy Chappman track and she sounds lie she's sitting in the room with me. Everything is so unbelievably clear. I warned you my vocab was less than par...Anyways, I hope this helps:)
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They are very close but I feel the A7 is better. I own both and the A7 seems to have that little extra in both the bottom and top end.. I also have the A5 and frankly, the average listener (my wife's opinion) will not notice much difference between all of them. They are all great products.
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I compared A7 and Zeppelin Air side by side at my home. Both are equally good at most of the frequencies of my music. But, I felt A7 sounded better at certain mid and low frequencies, but that comes with additional 200$. I returned ZA.
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I have listened to both side by side. I can say the difference is light and day. The zep is good but the A7 is a HI-FI replacement. The A7 sounds *much* more open compared to the Zep. The Zep sounds 'Cloudy' almost like you have cotton wool in your ears compared. Audition the A7 and the Zep will never sound the same again.
If you have money for either there is no decision to be made just get the A7.
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I don't think the difference is night and day like others have said but you can definitely tell the difference. I have an A5, Zeppelin Air, and an A7 and I rank them in that order with the A7 being the best of the 3. The lows of the A7 really trump the Zeppelin and the A5's lows don't really compare to either. Not saying the A5 is bad by any means, B&W doesn't make a bad product.
For me the biggest advantage is the size. The size of the A5 & A7 is great, they're easy to place around the house. The Zeppelin is a little bit tougher to find a spot for being its such an awkward shape.
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what is the name of the song and album that I can find, (portion of the song goes like this). "Hello me its me again" in the video he is in a straight jacket and cell. thanx for your help.
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The name of the song is "Sweating Bullets", and it can be found on Megadeth's 1992 release "Countdown to Extinction".
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Dear ScorpioN,
Now that Megadeth is signed to Roadrunner Records, A strictly metal label, will the next release return Megadeth back to a speed/thrash metal style again and not as much pop like on KIMB or PSBWB? or will it be another TSHF, where all styles of megadeth are visible like how "Kick the Chair" sounds like it belongs on Rust In Peace and "The Scorpion" sounds like it belongs on Youthanasia
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by the way, you're cool enough to be tattoo' d on my back
I have to admit, I'm a bit baffled by your question mate. If you really believe that the word "pop" and the albums "Killing is My Business...and Business is Good!" and "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" belong in the same description (much less the same sentence) then we need to have a serious talk. That is VERY disturbing terminology to be used to describe those two albums. Dave Mustaine has said many times that each new album is not going to be "another ________" (fill in the blank with a Megadeth album title), and that it will be unique, new and different than all of their previous work. With that said, I'd say the chances of the new album being "another TSHF" are slim to none. I'd also say that their new record label having anything to do with the style of the album is bullocks...and that it will be Megadeth record that will reflect this day and age, much like all of their past albums have done at the time they were recorded.
In closing, I have a question for you my friend. When you got me tattooed on yer back...did it sting? ;-)~
- 05/22/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
Who does the voice for the cheating girlfriend on the song 1000 Times Goodbye?
Mike Powers
Her name is Heather Keckler, and she was my predecessor in this Q&A section. She worked on megadeth.com for many years as a columnist under different monikers such as "Miss Megadeth" during the Cryptic Writings era, "Catnip" around the time Risk was released, and ultimately she was the "She-Wolf" Q&A columnist that I replaced.
- 05/15/2006
Dear and not lowly ScorpioN,
The song " I know Jack" says:
"I served with Jack Kennedy
I knew Jack Kennedy
Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine
Senator you're no Jack Kennedy"
But who's Jack Kennedy?
Thanks, Pirox.
"I served with Jack Kennedy", "I knew Jack Kennedy", "Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine", and "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" were all famous statements made by Democratic Vice-Presidential Candidate Senator Lloyd Bentsen to Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Senator J. Danforth Quayle during the 1988 Vice-Presidential Debate. In these statements, Jack Kennedy was a reference to John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. In the general election on November 8th 1960, Kennedy beat Republican Richard M. Nixon in a very close race. John F. Kennedy served as President of the United States from 1961 until November 22, 1963 when he was killed by an assassin's bullet in Dallas, Texas. At the age of forty-three, Kennedy was the youngest man elected President. His Inaugural Address offered the memorable injunction: "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country."
- 05/04/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
I've been a MegadetH fan for a few years now. The first album I ever bought was "Capitol punishement". From the moment I heard the song "Use the man" I loved it.
One thing is on my mind though, what are we hearing in the beggining of the song? (I saw her today...) Is that MegadetH or some other band or perhaps is it a cover from MegadetH?
That question was on my mind for quite a while now...
Help me sleep better, thanks.
What you're hearing as the intro to the song "Use the Man" is a brief snippet of the song "Needles and Pins" by a band called "The Searchers". Needles and Pins was the working title of the album that "Use the Man" first appeared on, which was ultimately titled "Cryptic Writings". Sweet dreams mate.
- 04/18/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
hi, i was wondering if anyone besides dave mustaine lives in arizona? i've lived in arizona ever since i was born (only 13 years ago!) and i don't know any cool famous people that live here (or have in the past) i only know of dave mustaine and kerry king, the guitarist to slayer...thanx!
Phoenix, Arizona
Amanda my dearest, you're smart for being such a young bird. Cheers for being a Megadeth fan at the ripe ol' age of 13. I hate to burst your bubble, but Dave no longer lives in Arizona. A little over a year or so ago he and his family moved to Southern California, which is his birthplace, so are no longer living in the Grand Canyon State. I hear the sodding heat there is unbearable, but I suppose I could handle the desert landscape being a ScorpioN and all. I'm not sure of Mr. Kings place of residence, but I do know that Rob Halford was, or is an Arizona resident, along with Alice Cooper, Stevie Nicks, and David Ellefson.
- 03/06/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
It reads that the lyrics are written by Mustaine/Harris.
Who's Harris?
Harris, is Sean Harris of Diamond Head fame.
- 02/16/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
i dont know why im sending this you never answer my questions but its worth a shot. was the song "in my darkest hour" written by Dave Mustaine for a tribute of Cliff Burton a former guitarist who died in a bus accident?
Never say never my dear.
The song "In My Darkest Hour" was written by Dave Mustaine, bit it is not a "tribute" to Cliff persay. Dave has said that he wrote the music the day he found out that his former Metallica bandmate (bassist) Cliff Burton died in the bus accident which was on September 27, 1986. However, the actual lyrics of "In My Darkest Hour" have nothing to do with Cliff or his passing, they are about something altogether different.
- 02/02/2006
Dear ScorpioN,
I recently heard a song called "The Creed" which sounded very much like Megadeth but I couldn't find it on any Megadeth cd including soundtracks and bonus tracks off of the remasters. Where is it from?
It is from a collaboration that Dave Mustaine did with Lee Ving of FEAR. The album this song can be found on is called The Craving, and originally Mr. Ving did the vocals while Mr. Mustaine took on guitar duties. It was released back in 1996, but was remixed and remastered in 2004 along with 7 Megadeth albums. On the remixed and remastered version Mr. Mustaine re-sung the vocals for each of the MD45 songs, which may have given it more of this "Megadeth" sound that you speak of. Also, on the 2004 version there is a song that is titled "The Creed (Megadeth Demo)", which was previously unreleased.
- 12/19/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I'd like to know how vince rattlehead came about.
from,droogie jeff
Well my dear Droogie, I'd like to know who this Vince Rattlehead bloke is that you speak of, the only Rattlehead that I have knowledge of is named Vic.
Sorry mate, I'm just arseing with you.
Vic is Megadeth's mascot, and he was created by Dave Mustaine. He is described in the song "The Skull Beneath the Skin", which is on the album Killing is My Business..and Business Is Good.
- 11/14/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
Who does that laugh at the beginning of Lucretia, coz everytime my mates dog hears it she goes absolutely nuts, barking and foaming at the mouth, now we always have to skip the intro to avoid severed limbs.
Its not Marge Simpson is it?
No kind sir, it is not Marge Simpson. Rather, it is a woman named Sandra Rabin, and if my knackered memory serves me correctly I believe she was a secretary at Laffitte Entertainment Division at the time RIP was recorded.
- 10/31/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I heard that Dave was singing in Metallica instead of James on at least one gig in the bands very early days. A book on Metallica 'Fuel and Fire' confirms that, but I couldn't get hold of any recordings that would make it clear to me.
Thanks for your answer.
The reason why you can't find any recordings to confirm this, is because the book on Metallica is incorrect. Mr. Mustaine has answered this question before, so I will tell it to you straight from the horses mouth. He never sang lead on any Metallica songs, his voice can only be heard on backing vocals.
- 10/17/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
What is the translation for the words in A Tout Le Monde? It sounds like French to me but what do they mean?
It is French, and here is the translation:
A tout le monde (To all the world)
A tous mes amis (To all my friends)
Je vous aime (I love you)
Je dois partir (I have to leave)
- 09/15/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I read in several interviews that Dave Mustaine is trained in a certain Martial Art, however it never says which Martial Art?
Please let me know!
... and don't sting me!
- SicFaith (SDMF Dutch Chapter Worldwide!)
I won't sting you my friend. To answer your question, Songham Taekwondo and Ukidokan Karate are the two Martial Arts that Dave has trained for. He trained under Sensei Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, and holds black belts in Songham Taekwondo and Ukidokan Karate.
- 09/09/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I was just wondering who speaks the vocal part on Shadow of Deth. I could not find any reference in the liner notes to who it was. BTW I saw Megadeth at the Riviera in Chi-town last November and it was the best concert I have ever seen!
Well my dear little Rattlehead, it is none other than Mr. Dave Mustaine himself speaking the vocal part on Shadow of Deth.
- 07/27/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I'm 14, just wondering how the heck do I or other 14 year olds with strict parents get to go see Megadeth?!?!?! I tried everything to go I work, clean, worked in fields,save my own money to go, anything! I even went on my knees and begged! I cant wait tell I'm 18 to see Megadeth!!!!! I know there is no age limits but to my parents I gotta be 18!! Oh lord PLEASE tell me Megadeth will still be around oh GOD PLEASE!!! I tried to convince them that Metal isn't that bad. I tried everything the only thing I didn't try was to sneak out which I SHOULD have done!!!
- Freakin out Metalhead
Well, well, well. Sounds like your parents need a little schooling there young lad. Try this, mention to them that the lead singer of Megadeth has a son that is roughly your age, and his son Justis goes to a lot of Megadeth's concerts. I understand that your parents love you, and don't want any harm done to you...so you could also slyly suggest that one or both of them attend a show with you so they can see for themselves that all is good in the land of Mega. Then next time, maybe they will let you go it alone or with a mate.
PS. If that doesn't work, don't say a word to them about the next show--don't want to raise suspicion my dear--and then sneak out and rattle your goddamn head off at the show. Just think of it this way, if you happen to get caught...the punishment will have been well worth the crime. >:-)~
- 07/01/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I wanted to know if Dave Mustaine will be receiving payment or royalties from Metallica for appearing in thier movie (Some Kind of Monster)? I am going to buy and watch it, but only for the Mustaine part. It bothers me that i am purchasing a Metallica product, so knowing it benifits Megadeth would make me feel better.
Frank J Gallo
Centereach N.Y.
Dave is not receiving any royalties or payment from SKOM. You can download just his part in the movie from several p2p programs, and not have to pay to purchase the whole DVD. Don't know if you're into downloading and all, but if you don't want to support Metallica that's going to be your best bet mate.
- 06/27/2005
Dear ScorpioN,
I don't know why I'm doing this, you never respond to my letters anyway. But I need some serious help! I noticed that the Gigantour is coming to New Jersey on Wednesday, August 24th. I was so excited that I would once again be able to see my biggest influence, Dave Mustaine thrashing up the stage. Now here's my problem...I just started school and I really can't miss any of it. What do I do?!?!?! Do you skip school and see the REAL God of Metal, Dave Mustaine or do attend school and mourn all summer long because I know I missed an amazing show? Please help me...I need to know what to do!
Jersey Droogie,
This "question" of yours barely deserves an answer...it's no wonder I haven't responded to your other inquiries. There is not even a decision to be made in this situation my dear friend.
What in the hell did you think I'd say?
- 06/01/2005
Yo Scorp;
What the hell is going on?? Please tell me that Dave is alive and well??!
I was just browsing the web for all things Megadeth (as you do of an evening), and i came across this on a website:
"Megadeth is an American thrash metal band led by Dave Mustaine. The group formed in 1983, disbanded in 2002, and reformed again in 2004. As of this writing, the band's future remains uncertain in the wake of MUSTAINE'S RECENT DEATH."
WTF??!! I nearly had a bloody heart attack reading this!! I've heard and read nothing about this anywhere, and i'm guessing it's bull sh*t, but, just to put my overworked mind at rest - say it aint' so! :(
Yours hysterically,
Chris, Blackpool, England
This information mate, is what one might call rubbish. A spot on example of why you shouldn't believe everything that you read (unless, of course it comes from megadeth.com). Dave has been "reported" dead several times before in the past, in addition to being misquoted, misunderstood, and his words being used out of context can be a recipe for hate and can feed the perpetual rumor mill. Ahhhh. The life of a celebrity. Don't fret my friend, Dave is alive and well, and set to be playing "live" on our side of the pond within the month.
- 04/17/2005
Yo Scorp;
How do you decide which questions to answer? I submitted a question on 9/20/04 and I have yet to get an answer. I asked about the new album and possible songs being played live, yet you answer questions about the PMRC. I think anyone who has been following MEGADETH since the beginning should know that answer. I know you get a lot of mail so I am not really complaining, I just feel a little slighted. I am including my original question from September.
Yours in deth,
The MEGAREPOMAN
I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that you said anyone who has been following Megadeth "since the beginning" should know the answer to the question about the PMRC. Luckily enough for the band, they not only have a veteran fan base, but they also have brand new fans that are thirsty for knowledge about their "new" favorite band. Not everyone is as knowledgeable as you about Megadeth, kind sir. It also irritates me that you feel "slighted" because I didn't answer your question. I pick general questions that get asked over and over and over by many people, or questions that tickle my fancy and are unique or different (but still relevant, intelligent, and legitimate). I reckon that if more than one person has a question, then it must be a popular subject. It states here that I will not be able to answer every question asked, so the fact that you feel slighted really isn't warranted mate. However, I will answer your question so you don't continue to pester me in the future.
Dear Scorp;
I can't stop listening to the new CD. It is Great. Dave gets better with age. My question is this: The last 5 or 6 times I have seen Megadeth they basically played the same set give or take, and never more than 2 or 3 of the songs from the current CD. Since this is quite possibly the best music Megadeth has ever made will they be playing the entire CD and adding in some hits along the way or can we expect the same as usual. I don't want to sound negative I love all the old stuff to, but I think hearing the whole new CD live would be an experience of a lifetime. By the way Scorpion is my favorite track.
yours in deth;
The MEGAREPOMAN
The set list is comprised of a myriad of songs from Megadeth's entire catalog, always has been, always will be. I honestly don't know of any bands that play every song off of their new album in concert, that would be rather bizarre really. If they played the entire new album live, and left out some of the old favorites some bloke wouldn't be happy. However you (and most likely you alone) would be. They're damned if they do, damned if they don't. You can expect the "same as usual" (as you refer to it) set list, plus or minus a new song mixed into the set. They might even pull an oldie but goodie out of their arses if they're so inclined.
Outside of me being a bit buggered by your emails, I CAN agree with you on one thing. I am pleased to hear that you like the CD so much, and you think it's the best they've ever done. It's one of my favorite albums too.
- 04/04/2005
Hey ScorpioN, quick question;
Did Dave ever do a cover of Black Sabbath's Paranoid?
-up north
- 03/07/2005
About 9 years ago, a local club was promoting a band called 'Rattlehead' pretty heavily, and they said that it wasn't a local band. I told my coworker (now husband) about it, and he said, "You know Megadeth tours small clubs under that name, right? You missed an opportunity to see them live!"
Is this true? Did they tour as Dave and the Rattleheads or simply Rattlehead? Need to know, because it's been an issue in the house again. We now have a bet going, so help us out.
Gladly my dear She Wolf. It is neither Rattlehead, nor Dave and the Rattleheads, but you both were close. Dave and the boys have been known to do a warm up gig or two under the name Vic & The Rattleheads. They were also billed as Vic & The Rattlheads for a charity fundraiser concert back on May 13, 2000 that took place in Los Angeles, CA. The live performance scenes for the movie "Rock Star" were filmed during this metal fundraiser.
- 02/10/2005
Hey Man -Love the fact that there is a online Q&A. I just saw Megadeth in Boston recently and I thought the band sounded amazing. Dave is the real deal and I think his line up is fantastic for the "System has Failed" tour. I pretty much devour interviews with Mustaine or anything from my other favorite band, "AC/DC". During the course of my scavenging through interviews, I came across fairly recent material where Dave says that the only rock star he hasn't met that he really wants to meet is Angus Young.
I also saw that even more recently Megadeth supported AC/DC during some 2002 tour dates and I wanted to ask if that was accurate. Has Dave met Angus and if so is there any interview material or anything of substance related to it that I could get a hold of? I appreciate any info. Rock on!
Big ass Droogie Rattlehead -
Mel Bandle
Semi-accurate mate. Buggered up on the year a bit...but you were otherwise spot on. Megadeth supported AC/DC on their Stiff Upper Lip tour at a couple of festivals in Berlin and Hannover Germany in June of 2001. That is where and when Dave and Angus met. I don't have any interviews regarding it, but I CAN provide you with a photo of them at the gig, in addition to a pic of Dave & Malcom just for the sodding hell of it. Cheers!
- 02/05/2005
So heres a twist. If we are to ask a scorpion questions, how do we know we can trust the answeres? Will we get the truth or just what we want to hear?
Trust the ScorpioN? Maybe not. Trust my MY answers? Absofuckinglutely. Let me put it this way mate, I don't know who you people are, and if I don't know a bloke, how can I possibly know what he wants to hear?
- 01/16/2005
whats up? I just discovered the "scorpion" section of megadeth.com and I thought it'd be cool if my question was on the greatest band in the worlds web page, so metal heads from all over the world could read it. And it'd be my only real connection to megadeth....
my question is this: the song "Scorpion" or "The Scorpion" whichever it is, is fuckin bad ass. But what is it about? I was thinking to myself (because of the chorus) that it's about one night stands and shit you know? 'as I climb on to your back I will promise not to sting I will tell you what you wanna hear and not mean anything' kinda symbolizes to me a guy acting all nice and respectable and telling the girl she's beautiful and yada yada yadajust to f*!k her. 'Then I treat you like a dog as I shoot my venom in, you pretend you didn't know that I am a scorpion' to me means like the guy just blows her off after he busts his nut and the chick is pissed that he's a dick and not the nice guy he pretended to be, but it was apparent all along, all she had to do was look. Anyways, could you clarify this for me?
Thanks. josh
If that's what you get from the song mate, then so be it. Far be it from me to stand in the way of your creative, yet interesting thinking. Megadeth's songs have many meanings, but what Dave Mustaine has said in interviews about this particular song is that The Scorpion is about Aesop's Fable, a parable about destructive nature. In the fable a scorpion and a frog meet on the bank of a stream and the scorpion asks the frog to carry him across on its back. The frog asks, "How do I know you won't sting me?" The scorpion says, "Because if I do, I will die too."The frog is satisfied, and they set out, but in midstream, the scorpion stings the frog. The frog feels the onset of paralysis and starts to sink, knowing they both will drown, but has just enough time to gasp "Why?" Replies the scorpion: "Its my nature..."
The moral of the story? It is in the evil Scorpions nature to behave as he did, if you try to help evil it will destroy you, even if it means the evil creatures self destruction. You could apply the same parable to many situations in life, including the one you illustrated for us. I reckon you could say your take is a modern version of Aesop's Fable.
- 01/03/2005
i am a bass player, and want to know which megadeth song James had the hardest time learning for the tour. which was the most technical, and which was the easiest?
I went straight to Mr. MacDonough in search of the answer to your question. And here is what he had to say: "The most difficult song was probably 'Holy Wars', going from fingers to a pick was not a piece of cake on that one. Also, we play it alot faster live which took some time to get used to. It's also one of my favs to play. It also might be one of the most technical in the set along with 'Set the World A'fire' and 'Hangar 18', need a lot of left hand stamina for the end of Hangar. That one of course is played faster. The easiest was probably 'Symphony' , not a lot of parts, you just have to keep the notes steady and have the same percussive attack throughout the song. I hope this answers your question........James"
- 12/20/2004
What album to the song "One thing" come from? I cant find it any where.
Coronado, CA
Technically, One Thing is considered a "non-album single". It was recorded in 1997, and appeared as a bonus track on the Japanese version of Cryptic Writings.
- 12/10/2004
i read your response to a french fan and aim to prove you wrong. I myself have an mp3 of Dave singing Battery by Metallica. I know Daves voice for I am a huge fan. I shall also add that I am a huge Metallica fan and know their music. If you don't believe me ask Dave himself
Donald Rankin
I did. He did not EVER sing it, and I don't give a toss who "thinks" he did. May I refer you to what the She-Wolf has already stated on this topic...
- 11/14/2004
What's going on? I want to say, I saw Metallica live at Continental Air Lines arena in Jersey and then recently I saw Megadeth live at the Electric Factory in Philly. Now, My question is this. Where would you expect to see the better show? In the huge arena or the night club? The arena right? WRONG! Megadeth blew my mind! (As I knew they would) on November 12th, Dave Mustaine made it clear why he stands alone as my biggest inspiration and my overall influence in music. MUSTAINE FOR PRESIDENT!!!
Megadeth Droogie For Life,
Mark, New Jersey
...whilst I'd like to make a remark to your email, I think no comment would be most appropriate in this case.
- 11/12/2004
Several people have asked if Megadeth have covered any Metallica songs, which they haven't, but some of the riffs in several Megadeth songs are very similar to some riffs originally done in Metallica songs. The most notable similarity i've heard is the main riff on FFF, which sounds like Metallica's Motorbreath. Several riffs off of Metallica's Call Of Ktulu (which Dave co-wrote) are on several Megadeth songs, such as Hangar 18 and Countdown To Extinction and even some of the lyrics off of Go To Hell are the same as Enter Sandman. Because he often 'speaks his mind' of late about Metallica, mainly Lars (Metallica's drummer) and his portrayal in the Metallica documentary, is this Dave's way of paying respect to his former band and band mates, or just coincidence that later Megadeth riffs sound like early Metallica riffs?
I don't think it's his way of paying respect, there's really no need for that. Seeing as Dave was a founding member of Metallica and had a hand in writing their "ealier" riffs it makes perfect sense that some of Megadeth and Metallicas riffs might sound similar, because they were written by the same man.


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You're too restless to sit still for very long -- you need to take action right away! If the door opens, you're out like a shot, but if a lap opens up nearby, you're content to hop up in it (for a while).
Is there anything more sad than a Leo crippled in spirit?
Leo can also be the scared kitten.
I am the fabulous phoenix.
From my own ashes I rise.
I destroy myself but to live again,
more beautiful in your eyes.
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Aquarius, your traits of appreciating universal brotherhood and your ability to innovate new ideas especialy for the good of all, these qualities are so much needed today as we continue to come out of the Pisces age.
If your sun is in Aries, look to your Earth signs and planets to stabilize and provide common sense for your ventures! Saturn in Cancer will help you resist the firey impulses that could ruin your marriage. Saturn provides stability and Cancer is relationships. Aries, impulsive needs a balance of reserve and common sense.
Look for your Earth planets, look at the houses they are in and the signs. Find a way through the positive aspects between your Aries and your Earth to solve your repeating problems.
Appreciate your Aries, it gives you the courage to put innovative ideas into practice for success.
I'll tell my mog to shake a leg & get on the move, but I don't think she'll take much notice!
Ann is right. i've been slow picking up on this. For Dogs too. Fantastic !
This is hilarious! Astrology for cats! Ares is a very appropriate sign for the critters. :)


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Toma Coconea has competed in every edition of the race and is known for the Herclulean distances he's able to cover on foot. In both 2011 and 2009 he hiked over 900km. So when he found himself with 130km still to go on the last day — and with poor flying conditions — there was only one thing to do.
The 37-year-old athlete, who is supported locally by Suunto, did what he does best — and started running. Accompanied by his support crew and his army of fans, the Romanian set a steady 7'30min/km pace through the winding roads of southern France.
"He is crazy," said a friend of Coconea's who was running with him. Along the way, his supporter Daniel Pisica, a Colonel in the Romanian army, smoking a cigar and with AC/DC blaring out of the van's stereo, shouted commands at him to keep him going.
"Come on soldier, fight!" he yelled.
Having set off at 05:30 Coconea eventually made the finish line at Peille, which overlooks Monaco, at 22:52 to be greeted by cheering crowds and blaring horns.
"When Coconea arrived everyone gave him a warm welcome," says race director Christoph Weber. "It was an incredible atmosphere."
But for all 31 athletes, who were each equipped with a Suunto Ambit2, the jouney was an incredible adventure that began in Salzburg, Austria on July 7th. The race concept is simple — to journey in the fastest time possible to Monaco by foot or paraglider along a set route that passes through five countries and some of the most spectacular terrain of the Alps.
The straight-line distance of 1,031km does not do justice to the feat — most athletes who reached Monaco before the race end had covered over 2,500km.
Suunto congratulates all the athletes for taking part.
The 2013 Red Bull X-Alps results are:
1. Christian Maurer (SUI1): 6d 23hr 40m
2. Clement Latour (FRA1): 8d 16hr
3. Antoine Girard (FRA2): 8d 16hr 30m
4. Jon Chambers (GBR): 9d 5hr 12m
5. Peter Gebhard (ITA2) 9d 7hr 40m
6. Ferdinand Van Schelven (NED) 10d 9hr 27m
7. Aaron Durogati (ITA1): 10d 10hr 28m
8. Martin Muller (SUI2): 10d 21hr 43m
9. Paul Guschlbauer (AUT1): 11d 5hr 47m
10. Toma Coconea (ROM): 11d 11hr 22m
11. Honza Rejmanek (USA1): 101km*
12. Victor Sebe (FRA3): 113km
13. Thomas de Dorlodot (BEL): 153km
14. Evgenii Griaznov (RUS): 154km
15. Pawel Faron (POL:) 154km
16. Kaoru Ogisawa (JPN1): 168km
17. Andy Frötscher (ITA3): 182km
18. Shoichiro Tadano (JPN2): 184km
19. Michal Krysta (CZE): 229km
20. Max Mittmann (GER3): 261km
21. Mike Küng (AUT2): 379km
22. Raul Penso (VEN): 385km
23. Max Fanderl (CAN): 411km
24. Lars Budack (GER2): 428km
25. Pil Pyo Hong (KOR): 430km
26. Pierre Carter (RSA): 553km
27. Iñigo Gabiria (ESP): 588km
28. Stephan Haase (USA2): Retired
29. Thomas Hofbauer (AUT3): Eliminated
30. Babu Sunuwar (NPL) Eliminated
31. Claudio Heidel (ARG) Eliminated
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6. Carinci AJ, Christo PJ. Physician Impairment: Is Recovery Feasible? Pain Physician. 2009 May-Jun;12(3):487-91
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In the second meet of the season, several Carbon athetes improved their best performance times significantly.
Junior Erika Flower took 50.4 off her 200 free and 38.59 off her 500 free while sophomore Derrik Leonard finished four seconds faster on his 50 free and 20.55 in his 500 free.
Other swimmers improving their times at the Richfield invitational included:
Li Yu, 3.18 sec off 50 free; Bradlee Leonard, 17 sec off 200 free; Kami Durrant, 21.99 sec off 100 back; Rikilyn Birch, 15.81 sec off 100 free; Tammy Erickson, 11.47 sec off 50 free; Cynthia Owen, 5.82 sec off 100 free; Chris Eikenbary, 5 sec off 200 IM; Victoria Brown, 4.11 sec off 100 free; and Brieanne Mantz, 4.39 sec off 50 free.
Other participating swimmers included Danielle Worley, Reggie Tetreault and Joe Harber.


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate community editor
The issue of consolidating two communities can often be a divisive matter. And East Carbon and Sunnyside are no exception to the rule.
The root of the proposed consolidation began years before supporters met at the ABC Learning Center in August 2003 to discuss the matter. The issue will be decided next Tuesday when East Carbon and Sunnyside voters mark yes or no on the 2004 election ballot.
The dispute about whether to consolidate the two communities into one entity has amounted to a turf war, commented a local resident during a recent town meeting .
And the war may have gone farther than just words.
"We put up seven signs in Sunnyside asking people to vote for consolidation," pointed out former Carbon County Sheriff Jim Robertson during a recent interview. "Four of them have been destroyed by outright vandalism."
Whether the signs were damaged by people opposed to consolidation or by delinquent youth, the incident demonstrate the tension existing in the two communities.
The inclusion of the measure on the ballot was brought about by actions from the communities through two different avenues.
Earlier in the year, the East Carbon City Council agreed to approach the county commission about putting the issue on the ballot. Officials made the decision after a committee of citizens recommended that the cities allow local residents to vote on the consolidation proposal.
However, the Sunnyside City Council indicated the officials would not make the recommended decision. The supporters then went around the town collecting signatures on a petition requesting placement of the question on the ballot.
The petition turned into the county contained 36 signatures - more than the 10 percent of Sunnyside's registered voters needed to bring the issue to an election.
The cities are connected economically and, in some ways, politically. But the two towns have always been separate in terms of governments.
Questions about costs and how consolidation could be legally accomplished were addressed at initial meetings.
But some of the answers later came under dispute as consolidation moved into the two communities' city council chambers.
During the initial meetings, some Sunnyside residents were concerned about a loss of identity if the town were merged with the larger East Carbon City.
Some East Carbon residents were concerned about the possibility of having to pay the debt Sunnyside incurred during installation of a water system.
Other citizens were concerned about a loss of city jobs because some positions would be duplicated .
In early September, officials scheduled a joint meeting of the two city councils and the Carbon County Commission to sort out the issues.
"The main purpose for this meeting is to talk about the concerns and related issues pertaining to consolidation," pointed out Commissioner Steve Burge to nearly 80 people in attendance at the gathering. "We will do anything we can do to help you with this process, but it's not our decision. It has to be decided by the two towns."
The commission called the joint meeting to get an idea of where the process was and get a sense of where residents in the towns were coming from on the issue, explained Burge.
Commissioner Bill Krompel said the county became involved when a problem about providing funds to two police forces instead of one emerged.
Since that time, the county and cities have resolved the funding problem along with the matter of providing 24-hour police protection in Sunnyside.
"What you are witnessing in this meeting is symptomatic of the overall problem," commented Commissioner Mike Milovich at the time. "I have been chastised several times for suggesting these two towns should get together, but I think my reasons are strong."
"The cost of all public services is going up. East Carbon just applied to the (Utah) Community Impact Board for money for a new fire truck and they will need $235,000 to buy it. A self-contained breathing apparatus now costs between $3,200 and $4,000. Soon the EPA will be out with new rules on arsenic in water systems. The cost of reducing the water from the old standard (50 parts) to 10 parts per million will cost a lot of money and that will be a lot for a city of 1,800 much less two smaller cities. It's just getting to expensive to operate independently, even at the county level," pointed out Milovich.
It was then that the meeting turned into a melding of the minds as to how to bring consolidation to completion if that is what the citizens wanted. At the time both cities were concerned about citizens working toward the goal by using a petition process as opposed to a council approval process to explore the possibilities. In the end a committee composed of citizens from both towns was set up to study the issue and report back to the city councils, with two council members and two citizens from each town to serve on a committee to work toward a consolidation plan. At the time the county commissioners suggested that Sunnyside and East Carbon City arrange to have a representative from the Utah Association of Governments to act as a neutral chairman on the committee, and ultimately Bill Howell from that organization functioned in that capacity.
The committee began to meet in late September and by early winter they held a meeting with towns people from both cities at East Carbon High to explain their progress. That meeting became a debate between those who supported consolidation in the towns and those who didn't. In about the middle of the meeting, some of those opposed to the idea walked out.
A short time later the committee delivered it's report to the city councils suggesting that the people should decide by a vote whether to accept the consolidation or not. East Carbon sent it to the county, while Sunnyside did not. Ultimately the petition was presented to the county and the measure was slated to be placed on the ballot.
To pass, the measure must win a majority of votes in both cities. That means that one city could vote for it and the other against it and it would not happen. Sunnyside has 300 registered voters, while East Carbon has over twice that.. If consolidation is voted in, the new city will have some obstacles to overcome, such as combining the city councils and mayors positions, looking at what jobs in the city governments need to be changed and sorting out finances, because by state law residents of one city cannot absorb the debts incurred previously by the other city.
Some residents fear the consolidation will lead to a loss of jobs between the two cities and a dilution of what their towns have been over the years. Some Sunnyside residents worry about that their say in the combined town will be small because they have less of a population than East Carbon. They say they like running their small town their way and not having someone who doesn't live there telling them what to do. They feel the autonomy is important. They are also concerned about taxes increasing, utility costs escalating and that Sunnyside may loose their post office.
The proponents of the measure say that both towns will still have their identities
"Look at New York City," says Robertson. "There are Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, etc. All separate villages at one time, yet they are all in New York City, but people who come from there say where they are from."
Those in favor also say that taxes will probably go up no matter where people live and that the post office staying open has little to do with whether a town still exists on it's own or is part of a larger town. That is in the hands of the United States Postal Service and they make those decisions based on other factors.
As far as the debt that the two cities have, state statute spells out that neither can assume the debt of the other, that the citizens of each area will still be responsible only for their debts. However, based on some legal opinions from the Utah Attorney Generals office those debts could be renegotiated.
"I spoke with two people in the attorney generals office recently," said East Carbon Mayor Dale Andrews at the East Carbon City Council meeting on Tuesday evening. "Both Mark Burns and Tom Roberts gave the opinion that we as a complete city could revisit the way these bonds are set up if the consolidation passes."
Proponents also that one government will certainly save money because of the duplication of services now provided to the two small towns and as for utility rates, renegotiations could take place on those as well to do what is best for everyone.
While the residents of the two towns may have some division between them about the issues, many on the outside looking in hope for the best for the two communities. Most have taken a wait and see attitude about the situation.
"I am glad that the people who live there are getting the chance to decide this issue," says Brad King, the house legislative representative from district 69 which encompasses the two towns. "It is their town, it should be theirs to decide."
Editors note: Today's article is the fourth and final installment on amendments and initiatives that will be on ballots in the Nov. 2 election.


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A_K wrote:Tommy Hunter is an extremely bad baseball player and he's just been replaced by an extremely average baseball player (just over 1 WAR for 7 straight seasons). It's a small but undeniable marginal increase.
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Matt P wrote:I feel bad for Lindstrom though. He seemed to really enjoy Baltimore from listening to him a few times on the Scott Garceau show. Talked about his view from his apartment of the Harbor, how close the team is, how much he loves the city, etc. He said it was the first time in his career he's been on a team like this and it has been his best major league experience. At least he is going to another playoff contender.
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The Orioles bullpen is a close group of guys and I don't think it makes sense to get rid of one of them who has performed well for a mediocre SP like Saunders. Honestly I would have been more comfortable putting Arrieta back in the rotation than making this trade for Saunders. The deal was not worth it IMO.
osforlife wrote:Lindstrom is a solid bullpen arm that I would rather have for another year
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Because he would have cost 4M next year my guess is that he would have been traded or had his option declined. We will have a bunch of potential quality replacements that will earn 1M or less.
I'm not justifying the trade; I just want to make it clear that I don't think we gave up more than six weeks of Lindstrom.
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The Road Resistance Unit is an impressive feat of engineering. It uses a 6.25-pound (2.84kg) flywheel and a completely sealed fluid resistance unit. Together, they give you a consistent road-like feel and resistance curve. The tire roller is made of stainless steel and is 2.5in (6.35cm) in diameter, which is a good bit larger than much of the competition. The larger roller means less wear on your tire and it reduces the temperature of the spinning elements.
The resistance unit is unique as it's made of two parts. The first is the driver made of a small flywheel embedded with six rare-earth magnets. The other half is a completely sealed cast-aluminum fluid chamber that is bolted to the housing containing the driver. The fluid chamber contains an impeller with corresponding magnets. As you ride, the magnets in the driver spin the impeller through medical-grade silicone fluid to provide the resistance. And since there is no driveshaft entering the fluid chamber, the Kinetic design eliminates a common design weakness of most fluid-resistance units.
As expected, the system builds heat in the form of friction. However, the fluid acts as a coolant and the chamber has 80 cooling fins on the outside that act like radiator fins. It's impossible to overheat the chamber or reach a point where performance is diminished. The silicone fluid retains its physical properties, even up to the normal operating temperature of 325degrees Fahrenheit when riding 25mph.
There are several benefits to this system. Because it doesn't overheat, the viscosity of the fluid doesn't change, and that results in a consistent road-like power curve that increases as your speed increases. Kinetic published a chart to show exactly what speed goes with how many watts. To give you an example, it takes 143w to ride at 15mph, 258w at 20mph, and 25mph will take 430 watts.
For the Road Machine Fluid Trainer, the Road Resistance Unit is attached to a more traditional triangular base. The base is 32in (81.28cm) wide when open. The bike is attached to the trainer via two threaded knobs, with a locking quick release on the right side. When folded flat it is 26in (66.04cm) wide and 6in (15.24cm) tall, a good bit smaller than the packed size of the Rock and Roll Trainer, and it weighs about 20lbs less. It works with wheels from 22in to 29in in diameter.
The Kinetic Road Machine 2.0 Fluid Trainer is green and comes with its own quick release skewer that assures a good fit in the cone-shaped cups that secure your bike to the trainer. Like all Kinetic trainers, it comes with an unconditional lifetime warranty. A bike computer, that shows power as you're riding the unit, is sold separately.
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Everyone has a story. I don't ever want to assume that the people around me have nothing of interest to share. So I stop, ask questions, listen. I love it! People are fascinating! I am surrounded by people at Ballet Austin who could regale me for hours with their stories. Inside every one of our dancers, staff, and incredible instructors is a wealth of life experience. Today I share just one.
Vincent Sandoval teaches theatre dance, tap, and Musical Theatre workshops at Ballet Austin's Butler Community School. We sat down the other day to talk about his upcoming holiday workshop Santa's Gonna Rock and Roll. Not having been a performer myself, I am intrigued by the stories of those who are.
Vincent began to paint a picture of life in New York; life on Broadway and beyond. It was a journey. Vincent shared; I listened.
When I first arrived in New York I was performing in midtown at a cabaret. It was only 2 doors down from Phantom of the Opera. I was close, just not close enough. Eventually I found my way to Radio City Music Hall, the world's largest indoor theater, home of the Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. I performed with the Rocketts for 6 years and was then asked to be Assistant Director and Choreographer to put up the LA company. That was the year we were asked to be in the Jay Leno Show. Jay Leno! Fun memories!
My biggest highlight while performing with the Rocketts was when I was asked to be a featured dancer in the show. For a time I was the only guy on that big stage with those 38 girls and their legs. Just me; pretty awesome. The Rockettes stood posed behind me in the background; I danced. To dance on that huge stage by myself was a thrill.
Beyond the Rocketts I had the opportunity to do many wonderful shows. My favorite was CRAZY FOR YOU because I got to go on the European tour to Switzerland, Germany, and France. The sights, the people, the food. I loved the food! Of course, there were a few times when we just craved some good 'ole home cooking. I remember the time we toured to Japan. I grew tired of rice and soup. Being from Texas, I was missing some red meat and so I went looking for a cow. Thank goodness for Outback Restaurants in Japan!
The other reason I love CRAZY FOR YOU is that it was a tap show, and tap is my favorite!
I remember how much I loved tap right from the start. As a kid I had to tag along to the dance studio with my sister. It was my only way to eventually get home if I wanted a ride. My sister was the dance student. I was not. Tap was my sister's last class of the day. I did my homework (or was supposed to) while waiting in the lobby. But the rhythm of the feet caught my attention so I would start tapping in the lobby. One day the tap teacher told my mom, "You might want to enroll Vincent into a tap class. He's actually better than most of the other kids." To this day my sister still gives me notes when I dance.
So many wonderful experiences and incredible memories. I still perform at times, but through teaching dance I am able to tell my stories, share the experiences and memories, and keep the shows and performers of Broadway alive!
Join Vincent beginning November 29 for the Holiday Musical Theatre Workshop. Learn some of the Rockette's Christmas Spectacular. Can't make that workshop? Dance the 80's in January! Or drop in to a tap or Theatre Dance class. Learn to dance while listening to the stories of Broadway and beyond.


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Her official blog recently announced an important milestone: Tsubomi appeared in her ONE THOUSANDTH blue movie. Granted that does include complations and supporting roles, but one thousand!
To put that into perspective, that's half the number of adult films Ron Jeremy has been in—and he's been working since the beginning of time. Tsubomi debuted in 2006. Whenever does she find the time to record music—or, you know, just not have sex?
演作が1000本超えた「つぼみ」ちゃんにありがとうの気持ちを伝えよう [2ch News Flash VIP]