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One of Edinburgh's busiest shopping streets has been described as a 'crazy death trap' by cyclists who have been funnelled into multi-use lanes shared with trams, buses and taxis.
Princes Street, which reopened to buses early this morning after several years of renovations, including a new tram system, has been painted green on both sides with white bike signs betwen the tram lines.
Cyclists have been told that they should not cross the lines if a tram comes up behind them, but carry on, potentially delaying the service, the Scotsman reported.
There has also been confusion as to whether the green lanes, painted with bike signs, are actually bike lanes at all.
Official guidance to cyclists in publicity material advised: "Ensure you cross at an angle which is as close to 90 degrees as possible. Unlike buses, the tram path is fixed by the track - keep out of its way."
A council spokesman told the Scotsman that the new markings were not intended to create a cycle lane, merely make it clear that cycling was allowed.
A training video on the Edinburgh Trams website also states: "Unless you're turning right, it's better not to ride between the tracks. The tram can't swerve, so if something goes wrong the driver has to make an emergency stop and that can take the length of the tram.
Kim Harding, a qualified cycle trainer, told STV: "You assume it is a bike lane because they've painted bikes on the road, yet the advice previously has been to not ride between the tracks. This contradicts that.
"I think people will ignore the markings and ride on the left lane, but that just causes problems when buses stop and cyclists have to overtake, which means going over the tracks.
"I came off the bike once while crossing the tracks at a good angle before because it was wet.
More than two years ago, we reported how Edinburgh Tram was sponsoring training for cyclists around tram lines after at least six cyclists had accidents in the area. The work was halted and started again twice since then.
Financial services worker, Andy Arthurs, 29, from the Meadows, told the Scotsman: "It really is crazy, they've basically designed a death trap for cyclists. The tracks are wide enough to get your tyre stuck in so how you're meant to navigate it I'll never know.
"Danny MacAskill would have problems. It takes just ten seconds for anyone to see how stupid and lethal this is, so I really can't understand how it's made it through design and approval without anyone ever questioning it."
A blogger called the Magnificent Octopus wrote online: "The tram lines have proven to be a nightmare for cyclists - set in smooth concrete or rough setts, with buses and taxis forcing your line and on dark and wet nights, many a cyclist has fallen victim to them and broken their... bones and their bikes.
"It was apparent that the people behind Edinburgh's tram had made absolutely zero allowance in their thinking around how cyclists might "interact" with tram lines when forced across them at shallow angles by poor road design and by other road users.
"It will be a matter of days before another cyclist is brought down here."
In the inter-war years when many UK cities had tram networks trams claimed the lives of many cyclists some celebrated ones amongst them including the celebrated French frame builder and racing cyclist Maurice Selbach who died after colliding with a lorry in South London in 1935 after his wheel clipped a poorly laid tram rail.
Only in the UK could planners make something worse for cyclists - i'd use the "road" lanes
posted by northstar [1113 posts]
30th June 2012 - 15:03
What a godawful mess - corporate vandalism with no fear of prosecution.
posted by amazon22 [202 posts]
30th June 2012 - 15:46
posted by mattbibbings [103 posts]
30th June 2012 - 16:00
The Magnificent Octopus hit the nail on the head with his/her blog title "A bloody trambles"
posted by Tony Farrelly [4201 posts]
30th June 2012 - 18:49
Only the council in charge of a city as basically un-workable as Edinburgh could have come up with the trams in the first place - let alone this total guddle
Mark my words - it'll end in tears
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posted by mad_scot_rider [586 posts]
30th June 2012 - 21:49
Thing is, the trams could've been running already on old rail lines that ring and cross the city and which are currently converted into cycle lanes that are seriously underused due to the risk of mugging. Only an idiot would have signed the deal to build the tram network on Edinburgh's already crowded streets when there's a better, quicker and cheaper alternative.
posted by OldRidgeback [2581 posts]
30th June 2012 - 22:11
Mind you, the 2017 Tour de France Prologue could be fun if Edinburgh's bid gets the go ahead. They could set them off in pairs, Scalectrix-style...
posted by Simon_MacMichael [9510 posts]
30th June 2012 - 22:33
Madness. I really wonder what dumb bastard thought that one up.
posted by Cauld Lubter [131 posts]
1st July 2012 - 0:48
Having cycled in Melbourne for years, where there are tram tracks everywhere, can I just say beware. Anything less than a MTB tyre will get stuck, and when it's wet they become as slippery as Ice. It takes a concerted thought to cross them as close to 90 degrees as possible when it's wet or otherwise you end up on your arse (with a tram stopping at speed behind you to add to the fun)
posted by sunburnt [6 posts]
1st July 2012 - 3:36
You have to say only a fool would think of this but then only a fool would think that its a cycle lane, even with the markings. Agree with the rest of the report in that the tram lines are lethal and you wont see them in a dark winters eve. It only contributes to an already crap cyclists commute area that is Edinburgh
posted by Spooks [62 posts]
1st July 2012 - 10:50
There's a ride going on today aiming to photo examples of the tram works 'cycling provisions'.
Hashtag #trambles
posted by Darkerside [65 posts]
1st July 2012 - 11:48
Tram tracks and bikes can work -look at the City Centre in Seville for example. Mixing them with buses and taxis as well though is going to make it too crowded for safe cycling.
posted by wildnorthlands [29 posts]
1st July 2012 - 14:56
Sir Velo
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
1st July 2012 - 15:14
Er, yes they do. Go to Twitter, enter the hashtag #trambles that Darkerside mentioned, and read the tweets.
Oh and #stopshouting
posted by Simon_MacMichael [9510 posts]
1st July 2012 - 15:21
posted by Raleigh [1734 posts]
1st July 2012 - 15:26
Crossing Edinburgh's tram lines with skinny tyres is fine....as long as it is dry. In the wet they are a death trap however, my back wheel hooked up twice on the wet rails trying to cross them, managed to stay upright but the second time I ended up with a buckled wheel and puncture doing a Freddie Flintstone with an LRT bus bearing down behind me.
Words cannot describe what a glorious fcuk up the whole tram project has been, but then why am I surprised when Edinburgh council is involved.
posted by bauchlebastart [100 posts]
1st July 2012 - 19:31
F*** that for a game of soldiers, I'd be on the road taking the primary position.
Just wait until cyclists get stopped for doing just that. "You should be on the cycle lane!"
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice...
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Charlie Frazer describes himself as a minor investor, but still just feels "that he's been had."
A Bedford man will spend two years in prison for his conviction Friday of aggravated sexual battery.
Gregory Wayne Overstreet had pleaded no contest to the charge during a hearing Sept. 16 and Friday adjudication of that plea was made during a sentencing hearing in Bedford County Circuit Court. Judge James Updike sentenced Overstreet to 10 years in prison for the conviction, suspended after two years in prison.
Donald L. Gillispie, 71, of Meridian, Idaho, and Jennifer R. Ransom, 40, of Meridian, Idaho, were indicted Nov. 13 by a federal grand jury sitting in Boise.
Gillispie, a former Thaxton resident, began the nuclear power company, included in the indictment, in Bedford County.
The defendants were charged with 14 counts of conspiracy, securities fraud, wire fraud, filing false tax returns, federal agents, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. An initial appearance is set for Gillispie this month.
Danny Craig Nichols Jr., 25 of Evington, entered guilty pleas, Tuesday in Bedford County Circuit Court, to possession of methamphetamine and child endangerment.
According to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Stephanie Ayers, Nichols and his girlfriend share a 4-year-old child in common. Authorities found drug paraphernalia, in the single bedroom of the place he and his girlfriend were renting, which tested positive for meth.
Steve Malotey Oulds III, 54, of Lynchburg entered a no contest plea Tuesday in Bedford County Circuit Court, to a charge of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence in connection with an accident that led to the death of James Dale Gunter.
Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, John F. Khin, Special Agent in Charge, Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), Southeast Field Office, and Frank Robey, Director, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Major Procurement Fraud Unit (MPFU), have announced that Brian Charles Tolley, 39, of Bedford, has been indicted for wire fraud, identity theft, aggravated identity theft, possession of counterfeit government seals and money laundering.
Kevin Colgan, charged with trying to hire a hit man to murder his wife, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday in Bedford County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Colgan remains in jail where he has been since he was arrested on June 19.
Todd Foreman has been appointed Chief of Police for the Town of Bedford.
An 18 year veteran of the Bedford Police Department, Foreman has served in the office of Lieutenant since 2009. He is a graduate of Liberty University, where he is completing work on a Master of Science degree.
Foreman is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy as well as the Professional Executive Leadership School sponsored by the University of Richmond. He succeeds Jim Day, who retired from the position after eight years.
Investigators have named a second person of interest in the abduction and slaying case of two sisters in 1975 in Montgomery County, Maryland, and a special grand jury convened Friday in Bedford County Circuit Court to help with the investigation.
As many as a dozen witnesses were expected to appear before the grand jury.
Bedford County Public Schools officials are working to increase security at Forest Elementary School following reports of an intruder who entered the school Sept. 19.
According to school officials, an African-American man, bald and apparently in his 20s, went to the school and requested to have lunch with a first grade student.
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If you want to see a truly stunning example of 15th century art, then Apsley House should be on your go-to list of London attractions.
The house was built between 1771 and 1778 and is said to be one of the most spectacular grand houses in the city.
It is also known as the No. One and was the home of the Wellesleys from 1807. The house is best known as the home of the Duke of Wellington and the family still maintain private rooms in the house.
This makes the house fairly unique as it is the only property owned by English Heritage where the owners still reside.
The attraction contains paintings by Rubens, Van Dyck, Caravaggio, Wilkie and Lawrence, to name a few. The paintings were acquired by the Duke following his military victories over Napoleon by grateful European royalty. Interestingly, the house also contains a large nude statue of Napoleon outside of the building.
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Massachusetts' recording statute, Mass. Gen. L. c. 183, §4, essentially provides that the first grantee to record an instrument evidencing the transfer of certain types of real estate interests will have a superior title claim to all other grantees, provided the recording grantee does not have constructive or actual notice of a prior transfer of the interest.
Specifically, Mass. Gen. L. c. 183, §4 provides that instruments noting (a) conveyances of estates in fee simple, fee tail or for life, (b) leases having terms in excess of seven years, including renewal options, and (c) assignments of rents or profits from an estate or lease, if they involve unregistered land, must be recorded with the appropriate registry of deeds to be valid against any person other than (i) the grantor, (ii) the heirs and devisees of the grantor, and (iii) persons having actual notice of the transaction.
The recording statute applies when the question is one of priority between two conflicting, successive transfers to bona fide purchasers. As discussed in King v. Stephens, 9 Mass. App. Ct. 919 (1980), it does not apply when two deeds are mistakenly recorded out of order by the recording desk. King v. Stephens involved a 1891 fee simple conveyance by a father to his two sons, Andrew and William Ober, as tenants in common. By a deed dated October 2, 1894, William conveyed his one-half interest in the land to Andrew. By a deed dated October 5, 1894, Andrew reconveyed a one-half interest in the land to William. Then, by a deed dated March 30, 1897, Andrew conveyed his remaining one-half interest to William. Thus, by March 30th, William owned the entire estate. However, when the two October deeds were filed with the registry of deeds on October 6, 1894, they were recorded in reverse order. Therefore, according to the registry records, the brothers each owned a one-half interest in the property (e.g., Andrew conveys his one-half interest to William, William then conveys the entire property to Andrew, and Andrew then reconveys a one-half interest to William). Some time after the recording of these deeds, a successor in title sought to convey the property to a prospective purchaser. Noting the out of order recording of the deeds, the purchaser sought to recover its deposit alleging that the seller was unable to deliver "good and clear record and marketable title thereto free from encumbrances."
In interpreting whether the out of order recording sequence constituted a cloud on record title, the Appeals Court held that the record clearly indicated that William was the sole owner of the estate. The court found that "a deed is considered recorded when it is noted by the recording officer as having been received for recording…even though he afterwards fails in his duty, by recording it inaccurately…." The deeds were valid as between William and Andrew when delivered and since there were no conflicting third-party claims for ownership of the land, the deeds were valid as against all other persons as well. Since "the problem presented [was] not one of priority as between two conflicting, successive conveyances to bona fide purchasers, or persons claiming under them, of the same legal interest in land…," the recording statute (Mass. Gen. L. c. 183, §4) did not apply.
For the Massachusetts Conveyancers Association's Standard relating to out of order recording of mortgage discharges and assignments, see MCA Title Standard No. 58.


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British model Daisy Lowe prefers not to wear high heels on usual days because they make her tower over her friends.
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Cornell vs. No. 3 Ohio State: If this were a quarterfinal game a month ago, Cornell would have been wearing the white jerseys as the seeded team. If our friends in the desert had any interest in lacrosse, the Big Red would still be favored in this matchup, especially after Rob Pannell's four-goal, three-assist performance in the first-round road win at Maryland. Pannell appeared to be hitting stride against the Terps, so the Buckeyes' attempt to slow him down will be a major key. The Buckeyes have a dynamic offense as well. Led by Logan Schuss, they have scored double figures in all seven games of their current winning streak, averaging 14.5 a game in the last four. As much attention as people want to pay to Pannell, the key to this game will be Ohio State's ability to handle Cornell's pressure defense and not turn it over to give Pannell extra possessions.
Yale vs. No. 1 Syracuse Saturday, 3 p.m.: The Bulldogs will have a puncher's chance to pull off the upset if Dylan Levings has a dominant day at faceoffs. Kevin Massa won 22 of 23 faceoffs for Bryant, which allowed the NEC champs to hang around with the Orange in the first round, but Syracuse was able to prevail. What makes Yale a tougher challenge could be its ability to score with a potent attack group spearheaded by Brandon Mangan. Mangan's 61 points are the most ever by a Yale junior, but he and his teammates have not faced a defense as athletic, balanced and buttoned up as the way Syracuse's.
Yale is athletic on defense as well, so it could be tough sledding for Tewaaraton award finalist Jo Jo Marasco and friends. Stop me if you have heard this before, but these two teams have combined to play 13 one-goal games, so it should go down to the wire.
No. 5 North Carolina vs. No. 4 Denver Sunday, noon: The Heels and Pioneers have plenty of history to draw from, as Denver won a fan-pleasing first-round matchup, 16-14, a year ago in Chapel Hill. The teams are different this year, but the keys remain the same: winning faceoffs and defensive stability. Denver's Chase Carraro won 22 of 30 faceoffs last year, and his individual matchup with R.G. Keenan will go a long way in determining which team advances to Philly.
While the spotlight is deservedly given to the UNC attack led by Tewaaraton award finalist Marcus Holman, Carolina's disciplined defense has fans thinking the school could win its first title since 1991. Freshman Kieran Burke has emerged as a first-rate stopper but Denver's Wesley Berg, coming off an eight-goal performance against Albany, can change all that in a hurry on Sunday.
No. 7 Duke vs. No. 2 Notre Dame Sunday, 2:30 p.m.: The Irish might as well already be in the ACC as far as this rivalry is concerned, as the seniors on both teams prepare for their seventh meeting with each other. The good news for the Golden Domers is that they have won four of the six games. The bad news is that the two losses came in the 2011 quarterfinal game and, of course, in the 2010 title game, which ended with C.J. Costabile scoring off the faceoff in overtime. Both teams had to squeak out wins in the first round. The Irish rallied to avoid being upset by Detroit, while the Blue Devils ended Loyola's reign as national champion in double overtime.
Notre Dame can finally slay the dragon from Durham in the postseason if it can turn defensive stops into offensive positions. If Duke is able to create unsettled opportunities in the riding game, the home-field advantage won't play much of a role for Notre Dame.
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A child receives a free dental check at a practice in Hubei province. (Photo/Xinhua)
A team of Chinese scientists have discovered that urine can be used to grow new teeth.
The results published in the Cell Regeneration Journal revealed that urine may be used as a source of stem cells that could in turn be grown into tiny tooth-like tissue. The scientists at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health hope that the technique could be developed into a way of replacing lost teeth.
The research team said they used urine as a starting point and harvested cells that are normally passed from the body before coaxing the collected cells into stem cells. A mix of these stem cells and other cells from a mouse was then implanted into test animals and after three weeks the bundle of cells began resembling a tooth.
The tooth-like structure contained dental pulp, dentin, enamel space and enamel organ, the report said, but noted that the structure was not as hard as naturally grown teeth.
While the research will not result in any immediate new dental options, the researchers believe it could lead to further studies that could lead to the total regeneration of human teeth for clinical therapy.
Not all stem cell experts view the research as a breakthrough. Chris Mason at University College London told the BBC that urine was a poor starting point because it is "probably one of the worst sources" from which to develop stem cells.
"The big challenge here is the teeth have got a pulp with nerve and blood vessels which have to make sure they integrate to get permanent teeth," Mason said.
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Terahertz DevicesAmount: $97,772.00
This is a Phase I STTR proposal to test the feasibility of a concept for a tunable solid state laser, based on semiconductor nanostructures. Laser radiation center-frequencies are anticipated from app ...STTR Phase I 2001 Air ForceDepartment of Defense
Solid State Terahertz-Frequency Laser PrototypeAmount: $499,930.00
Compact, coherent terahertz-frequency radiation sources would open up an otherwise technologically dark part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The Phase II work objective is to develop solid state, sem ...STTR Phase II 2004 Air ForceDepartment of Defense
Terahertz Backward-Wave Oscillator with Photonic Crystal Waveguide CircuitAmount: $99,998.00
The proposed work addresses an opportunity to develop a portable, tunable backward wave oscillator (BWO) for room temperature generation of terahertz radiation. The approach combines microfabricated p ...STTR Phase I 2005 Air ForceDepartment of Defense
SBIR Phase I: Compact Terahertz Backward-Wave OscillatorsAmount: $150,000.00
This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I project will investigate the feasibility of implementing new slow-wave circuits and electron beam confinement innovations for terahertz frequency ...SBIR Phase I 2011 National Science Foundation


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- COLDS NG warns the crew in time if lasers are aiming at the ship
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- Essential supplement to existing sensors to attain entire ship self-defence capability
- COLDS NG can easily be integrated into any ship CMS.
Like aircraft and land vehicles, ships face increasingly threats from laser based weapon systems. In addition to laser range finders, e. g. connected with artillery, mainly laser target designators (LTD) are deployed for guiding ammunition. Especially ships in littoral warfare face those threats. Most of those threats cannot be detected at all or not in time by radar systems.
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To meet this threat Cassidan developed the Laser ESM/ECM System COLDS NG. COLDS NG is designed for naval applications. The system detects lasers from range finders and target designators with an excellent efficiency in all bearings. COLDS NG detects the scattered light from the laser beam, hence it is not required to be directly hit by the laser. Each COLDS NG sensor unit covers more than 180° in azimuth and 90° in elevation, therefore a full coverage of 360° in azimuth can be attained with only two resp. four sensor units installed on starboard and port side. The full system consists of one electronic unit and 2 or 4 sensor heads (depending on the size of the ship).


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This traditional style Moccasin, has become increasingly popular in recent years, whether that's based on the success of Visvim, its hard to say, but the style has become more and more popular amongst men and women, keeping the shoe contemporary looking is something much harder to achieve, APC seem to have done so though, with the release of their equivalent this season. Check it out after the jump.
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text: William H. Malone | IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information IBDB: The official source for Broadway Information Official Broadway League sites: - sites - broadway.org broadwayleague.com broadwayfanclub.com kidsnightonbroadway.com stagespecs.org tonyawards.com Quick Search For: In This Category: All Show People/Org. Theatre Season William H. Malone Performer Male Also known as: William Malone Productions ProductionsDate of ProductionsCatherine Was Great[Play, Original] Performer: William Malone [Admiral Semechkin]Aug 02, 1944 - Jan 13, 1945Native Son[Play, Drama, Revival] Performer: William Malone [Judge]Oct 23, 1942 - Jan 02, 1943Native Son[Play, Drama, Original] Performer: William Malone [Judge]Mar 24, 1941 - Jun 28, 1941Father Malachy's Miracle[Play, Comedy, Original] Performer: William H. Malone [A Waiter]Nov 17, 1937 - Mar 1938Excursion[Play, Comedy, Original] Performer: William H. Malone [Gilchrist]Apr 09, 1937 - Jul 1937They Shall Not Die[Play, Drama, Original] Performer: William H. Malone [Ensemble]Feb 21, 1934 - Apr 1934Lusmore[Play, Drama, Original] Performer: William H. Malone [Soldier, Daragh Murray]Sep 09, 1919 - Sep 1919 Find out where William H. Malone and are credited together © 2001-2015, The Broadway League, All Rights Reserved. (Copyright and Disclaimer)


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by the Laguna Madre bay. The conveniences and attractions of a modern
coupled with miles of pristine island terrain is what draws thousands
visitors to the area each year, and has brought many hack to live.
From sunrise to sunset, the Island is the perfect playground for sailing, fishing, windsurfing, kite boarding, diving, snorkeling; dolphin watching, horseback riding, shopping and golf, just to mention a few. As the day winds down with spectacular sunsets over the bay, the evenings come alive with dining, dancing and music. Large selections of fine restaurants are available for your choosing, and many will even cook your catch.
While its many amenities make South Padre the premiere vacation spot in the state, the location of the Island also makes it one of the premiere spots in the state to observe wildlife in its natural state, and to find that allusive bird to add to your list. One of the best spots in the United States to see all of the regularly occurring rails, South Padre has over 300 recorded species to date, and the list continues to grow, as do the bird watchers.
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Since standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding, it is important to have protection from the floods associated with hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rains and other conditions that impact us throughout the year.
In 1968, Congress created the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help provide a means for property owners to financially protect themselves. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the NFIP. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flood damage.
On October 29 many of our lives at the Jersey Shore changed forever. The Superstorm or Frankenstorm, aka Hurricane Sandy, but in reality, the storm was a named Tropical Storm. Regardless of what we call it, the devistation is extensive and will take months, probably years to rebuild and restore.
Part of the rebuilding expense will be covered by various insurance policies, whether it be flood insurance, business insurance or homeowners insurance. The remainer of the expense to rebuild and restore will be from minimal grants and SBA loans.
With disaster assistance through sba loans for your home or business, there are certain requirements to qualify. The three main requirements are the ability to pay back the loan, credit score and the purchase of flood insurance. The flood insurance requirement is for the entire life of the loan, just as if the loan was for a first position mortgage.
Should you be required to purchase flood insurance, it is important to make sure you have sufficient coverage and understand how it will come into affect in case of another disaster. It is important to have both structure and contents, with deductibles that are affordable. Flood insurance should be an important part of your insurance portfolio regardless of the flood hazard area of which you live.
There are great websites to review to learn about disaster assistance and flood risks. http://www.floodsmart.gov and http://www.disasterassistance.gov. These two sites are great, but it is important to talk to a flood insurance specialist to get rates and review coverage options.
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I love this post! I am going to download the Flixster and Tweetbot apps right now. :)ReplyDelete
My home button on my 4 has been acting up lately, too! I can't wait for my upgrade in May! Were you able to transfer over any apps that you had paid for? I dread figuring that process out!ReplyDelete
So glad you posted this! I never knew about Typic and it is awesome! I also love Pic Stich to make picture collages and Picfx to add light to pictures. Thanks for the share! -Alex www.alexandramoor.blogspot.comReplyDelete
I love that you posted this! I always like to see what other people's favorite apps are.. I need to check out that typic app ASAP.ReplyDelete
I was thinking of doing a post like this!! I love to find new apps :) I didn't even know bloglovin' had an app..just downloaded it!!ReplyDelete
Must download Goodreads like, now. I always try to remember the books I want to read and of course end up forgetting them. Thanks for the tips lady!ReplyDelete
I didn't know you could scan the books with the goodreads app that will make my life so much easier! Thanks!ReplyDelete
You did one of these a long time ago and I found P tracker and I love that app!
I've never heard of GoodReads! i just keep a list in my phone, but the app is definitely a better solution! I try not to clutter my phone up with a lot of aps but one I recommend getting is the starbucks app! When I registered a gift card they added $10 to my total as a "gift" for registering and you can earn drink rewards :)ReplyDelete
I am just in love with your blog and i am going to download Tweetbot app right now. I know there are several blog present in the market such as iPhone Family and iPhone World providing free iPhone apps, but your site is just awesome full of useful apps and well managed and nice looking. Thanks for this post and sharingReplyDelete
I just downloaded GoodReads but haven't done much with it...any tips?!?ReplyDelete
Also..I just started a book I know you'd love--Fireflies in December! Check it out!!
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That's awesome, Emily! Not just the the arrival of your new phone, but how you planned to keep the contents simple, organized and uncluttered as well. Honestly, I would have to wince at the thought of trimming down my gaming apps alone, much more everything else. But I know I would have to do it one of this days. What would you do with an iPhone loaded with fun and exciting apps if it keeps on lagging anyway? -->KieraReplyDelete
I love seeing what other apps bloggers are obsessed with!ReplyDelete
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DVD releases for the week of March 21, 2013
Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Anne Hathaway star in the critically-acclaimed adaptation of the epic musical phenomenon "Les Miserables" (Universal Studios, $24.99/DVD, $32.99/Blu-ray SRP, PG-13). Set in 19th-century France, the film follows Jean Valjean (Jackman), who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole, as he agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) daughter, Cosette (played by Amanda Seyfried). The fateful decision changes their lives forever as the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion. A rare cinematic wonder that is faithful to both the book and the Broadway play, "Les Miserables" is a triumph. DVD special features include feature commentary with director Tom Hooper and featurettes on casting, a look at how Paris was recreated for the film and a mini-documentary focusing on Victor Hugo's classic novel. The Blu-ray offers additional featurettes and a digital copy.
As the Civil War continues to rage, Abraham Lincoln (Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis) struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves in Steven Spielberg's epic "Lincoln" (DreamWorks, $24.98/DVD, $32.98/Blu-ray, $44.98/Blu-ray 4-disc Super Set SRP, PG-13). Based on a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner, "Lincoln" also stars Tommy Lee Jones, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and James Spader. DVD bonus features include the featurette "The Journey to Lincoln," while the Blu-ray offers the additional featurette "A Historic Tapestry: Richmond, Virginia." If you're looking for more special features, the four-disc Super Set offers the featurettes "In the Company of Character," "Crafting the Past," "Living with Lincoln" and "In Lincoln's Footsteps," as well as a digital copy.
Director Judd Apatow brings back "Knocked Up" fan favorites Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) in the unfiltered comedic look at middle age, "This is 40" (Universal, $24.99/DVD, $32.99/Blu-ray SRP, Not Rated). After years of marriage, Pete and Debbie are approaching a milestone meltdown as they try to balance romance, careers, parents and their children while attempting to figure out how to enjoy the rest of their lives. This candid look at life is at times hilarious, depressing, candid and heartfelt, but it is never boring. Just don't go in expecting "Knocked Up" styled comedy. The film also stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Segel, Megan Fox, John Lithgow and Albert Brooks. DVD special features include a gag reel, line-o-rama, deleted scenes, commentary tracks, and more. The Blu-ray offers a making-of featurette, alternate and extended scenes, several additional featurettes and over a half hour of music from Graham Parker and the Rumor.
Did you get a chance to check out 2009's "The Collector", a much better-than-expected thriller about a sadistic criminal who 'collects' his victims? If not, you must do so immediately! The film certainly deserved the sequel treatment and it got it with "The Collection" (Lionsgate, $24.99/DVD, $32.99/Blu-ray SRP, R), a sequel just as good as the original. This film finds Arkin (Josh Stewart) escaping from the vicious grips of "The Collector" but finding himself blackmailed to rescue an innocent girl from the killer's booby-trapped warehouse. It's a gory good time that's smarter than your typical genre fare. Special features include five behind-the-scenes mini-featurettes, alternate and deleted scenes, the theatrical trailer and commentary from writer/director Marcus Dunstan and co-writer Patrick Melton.
In all honesty, I wasn't entirely sure where to place the Brad Pitt-starring "Killing Them Softly" (Starz/Anchor Bay, $23.98/DVD, $31.98/Blu-ray SRP, R) in this column: Rent or Skip. See, although the film had a low presence at the box office, some critics really enjoyed this tale of an enforcer (Pitt) hired to restore order after three dumb guys rob a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. I found the film to be a tedious chore to sit through, overhyped and overstylized (by director Andrew Dominik). I have a feeling that many readers will share my feelings, while others may find something worthwhile in the film. If you must see this divisive film, rent it first before buying. Me? I'll skip suffering through it again. Also starring James Gandolfini, Ray Liotta and Scoot McNairy. Special features include a making-of featurette and deleted scenes.
Anytime Billy Crystal has a new film I perk up and take notice. Throw in Bette Midler and you should be guaranteed a quality film. Unfortunately that is not the case with "Parental Guidance" (20th Century Fox, $24.99/DVD, $32.99/Blu-ray SRP, PG), a painfully unfunny family film that will bore you (and your kids) to tears. Artie (Crystal) and Diane (Midler) agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work, but problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods. Sounds like a good setup for some funny high jinks, but the film is as bland as they come. DVD special features include deleted scenes and a commentary track. Blu-ray bonus features include a gag reel and "FXM Productions Presents: In Character with Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei."
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Owen Finalises FPR Enduro Line-Up
By: Ford Performance Racing
Ford Performance Racing's driver line-up for the three-race Endurance Cup is complete with the signing of Steve Owen, who will partner Will Davison in the #6 Pepsi Max FPR Ford at this year's Sandown, Bathurst and Gold Coast events.
He joins FPR on a two-year deal and will drive alongside team stalwarts Steve Richards and Dean Canto to give Ford arguably the most experienced line-up on the grid.
Long-standing pairing Mark Winterbottom and Richards have been front-runners in every endurance race they've entered and David Reynolds and Canto were runners-up at Bathurst last year.
Owen is highly-experienced and aside from contesting last year's championship in a Ford Falcon, he is also a two-time Dunlop Series Champion and has enjoyed main game success in the endurance races.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to drive for FPR and to be alongside Will, who is always one of the favourites to win the race," Owen said.
"When he chased me so hard after I lost my full-time drive it showed he thinks I am integral part of him challenging for wins so it was a no-brainer to sign with the team.
"The ideal situation for me is to be driving a Ford so it doesn't get any better than to be doing that for FPR. I couldn't be happier."
Davison lobbied hard to partner with Owen and with the new endurance format he is looking to build a strong partnership over the next two seasons.
"It was my number one preference for the enduros to have Steve driving with me as he is easily the pick of the drivers available," Davison said.
"I lobbied hard to get him on board so I am glad it has come off as we get along very well. He was at DJR and Walkinshaw when I was and he shared my car in co-driver sessions over the years and physically he fits in my seat and seat belts, so that's a bonus.
"Steve is extremely fast, easy to work with and has excelled at all of the circuits in the Endurance Cup so that all makes him the perfect choice."
Owen is set to make his FPR debut at the team's next test day at Winton, which is yet to be scheduled.