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08/25/2008, Hilton Head
It's Monday morning and the mechanic came early to finish up so I can mozie along. This was the chartplotter I salvaged from the Catalina 25. There are pictures of it navigating me across the Sea of Cortez last year if you go back to that time in the blog. As you can see it is far superior to the 1995 technology that came with the old magellin. It comes with US maps that go into great detail and even include many of the major nav aids. That is going to help considerably as I head the last 500 miles south down the east coast of Georgia and Florida. If I want, I can buy map cards for the Bahamas or anyplace else in the world and it will chart my boat's position via GPS on the maps. This baby is fully programmable so I can customize the screens to match the exact data I want for each situation. It is lightening fast, far more accurate, and just a real asset to cruising safety. Look how it plots my exact position in this creek off of the waterway. The magellen couldn't get closer than a 30 mile view without cards that I couldn't find. This thing will zoom in to 50 feet, but that wouldn't be of much use to me except maybe in heavy fog and even then I wouldn't trust it. It uses the waas technology that airplanes use for their gps tracking. After installing the chartplotter, we did a few odds and ends to get the boat in ship shape. I ran the engine for about 20 minutes to make sure everything was working and not leaking or overheating. Now we're good to go. I've literally fixed/serviced everything I know of to fix so the boat is pretty much in perfect order. I'm sure that won't last long, but its feels good for now. I'll clean up and get it ready to travel, pay my bill this afternoon, and head out either later this afternoon or first thing tomorrow morning. Maybe I can get a ride to the grocery to provision and perhaps a dinner on the town before heading off. Why rush.
08/24/2008, Hilton Head, SC
After the beautiful day yesterday it is raining this morning so it seems waiting another few days to head south again was a blessing. I already took the dogs for a short walk and made some pita toast and coffee and we're back inside the cabin. I don't think I've got cabin fever even though we've been in here a lot over the past few weeks. I'm kind of a homebody anyway (a homebody who likes to travel long distances as long as he can take his home and dogs with him). Now Jake - he still gets antsy if he's down below for too long. Anne rests without any trouble. The Catalina 36 MKII design is really comfortable for living. It has 14 windows or ports altogether. Not ideal in the middle of the ocean perhaps, but for coastal cruising and hanging out in one place, it is just great. Lots of light and when its raining, the water streaming off all the windows is beautiful. Two of my ports have very slight leaks (a few drips) which don't affect anything that I know of. Otherwise it stays cool and dry in here with the ac going now for almost two weeks. The cockpit is also very roomy and perfect for spending time with the dogs or people. Many of the cockpits on more expensive boats are small and cramped and not at all comfortable to spend time in. I still haven't come across a boat I'd rather have right now than this one. Yesterday turned out to be a very nice day. Late afternoon I was walking the dogs and came across two Israelis who wanted to take pictures of my dogs. Turns out one of them just finished working for the New Jersey "Y" Camp, where I spent several of the best summers of my life. Small world. I can't believe Vinny the cook works there this many years later. I showered and shaved earlier the afternoon, did the dishes, organized the kitchen utensils, and filled up my 5 gallon extra diesel jug and stored it out of the way. I'd eventually like to have four of these on board. Each 5 gallon jug gives me about 10 hours, or 50 miles, of motoring if needed. Did some minor marinetex repair on two small chips along the side of the boat that have appeared recently. Walked the dogs several times over the course of the day and met nice really people at the dog park. Jake and Anne seemed happy as clams to just hang out on deck most of the rest of the day in the warm but not too hot sun. As I've mentioned before, we are like a little tourist attraction with people coming up to visit the beautiful goldens sitting so contentedly on the nice clean sailboat. Made a chicken and rice casserole last night - my first. I think I overcooked it, but it was still decent. The dogs had some in their food for dinner and breakfast and there's still lunch or a few more dog meals. Watched "I am Legend" last night before heading to bed. It was just ok. I've watched about 5 movies in the last week or so, which is more movies than I've watched in the last year or so. Well, it's still raining outside. I'm supposed to meet some people at the dog park in 20 minutes and I had an offer to take the dogs to the beach from some other people. Instead we'll have to occupy ourselves in here until things clear up. Hope you enjoy your Sunday as much as I'm likely to enjoy mine. I think I'm finally learning how to relax more.
I have a Capresso, which is a combination grinder and coffee maker, but it is bulky, uses too much coffee, is too great of a draw on the batteries, and simply doesn't make as good coffee as french press - so the Capresso is stored in the rear cabin and the press is what I use to make coffee every morning. Frankly I'm shocked at the crappy coffee some cruisers drink. I try and buy the best. Presently I'm drinking Starbucks espresso roast. I've got a bag of verona when my current supply runs out. It's a nice routine to heat the water on the stove and smell the coffee brewing when I pour the piping hot water over the grounds in the press. Finding a place to discard the wet grinds is a problem, but I always find a way to get rid of them. I've been able to keep a steady supply of 1/2 and 1/2 going while cruising and I try and get good honey as a sweetener. The honey I have now is incredible - dark, complex wildflower taste. Probably more information about coffee on board than was necessary. I don't know if I mentioned it in an earlier post but my German/Canadian friend took me to refill my propane tank. It cost $5 and was probably 2/3 empty when I refilled it. It should last around 3 months of regular use before it needs refilling again.
08/23/2008, Hilton Head
It's noon on Saturday and so far today I've played on the computer checking e-mail, weather, and facebook; I've taken one short and one very long walk with the dogs around the marina and to the dog park; I've spoken to aunt Rhoda; and I've made an early breakfast as the sun came up and I just finished a late brunch. Now I'm going to wash the dishes. The afternoon... well I'll try and do something productive and then perhaps a moving or some reading or who knows. I'm just hanging out here until Monday or Tuesday when I depart southward again.
We are docked at the service dock, which is just a section of dock right off the main entrance to the marina. Most everyone who lives on boats comes down this ramp just outside my windows. During low tide the ramp is very steep, at high tide it is nearly horizontal. The dogs love to hang out on deck because they get to meet so many people who walk by. Tourists are inescapably drawn to the nice clean boat with the two beautiful golden retrievers waiting on deck. I can't tell you how many people have come by to pet them. They thrive on it. And after this much time here, we (the dogs and I) are starting to get to know pretty much everyone so the dog lovers in the neighborhood always stop to give Jake and Anne some attention. I've pretty much trained them to stay on the boat, except when Monty and the German/Canadian couple come by both dogs jump onto the dock and act as if they've known them for years. Tonight I'm supposed to be going with a new friend into town for some Mexican Food. If not, Friday and Saturday nights are the best nights to visit the bar and grill just beyond the docks depicted above.
The general consensus among those living at this marina is that "this is nothing." One neighbor just told me of a time when she had to crawl down the dock to get to and from her houseboat. It hasn't been even close to that bad, just rainy and windy. Right now its just cloudy and not raining or windy at all - but it comes in bands. And it looks like I'm staying until Monday at least and possibly until Tuesday. There's one more project that I want to get done here (replacing the old chart plotter with the new Lawrance color one I salvaged from the Catalina 25 - my other sailboat, for sale at the sailboat shop in Phoenix). Practically, it just doesn't make sense to rush south tomorrow or Sunday in light of what you see above. It means I will have been in Hilton Head for close to two weeks by the time I depart, but holding for a bit this far north is probably a wise idea this time of year as the nice gentleman wrote in the comment below. I really should hold here until October, but I don't have that many boat projects and I think I would start to get bored. It has been an interesting experience with all this time on my hands. Somehow the days slip by even though I'm not doing much of anything productive. I read in another blog that the most dangerous piece of equipment on a sailboat is a calendar. Fortunately, I have time to waste, I've got nowhere to be and nothing much else to do. Last night I was invited to dinner at the boat of the kind German/Canadian couple I've been dog walking with. It was so nice and civilized. I discovered that salad on a sailboat is a very special treat. And ice cream - they served ice cream for dessert after a great fish, sauce, and rice dinner. My freezer could take some fudge bars if I sacrificed an ice tray or two, but I'll need to get a separate freezer unit if I want to freeze foods in bulk. The only other relatively interesting thing I have to report is that in the heart of this tropical storm, my three water tanks comprising over 80 gallons of water went dry, so I stood out there in the drizzling rain with a hose filling up the tanks. It's been two weeks since I filled those tanks at the gas docks in Charleston. Without conserving water I went that long between refill. If I seriously conserved water, I could go a month - especially if I add four 5 gallon reserve jugs (which can be brought by dingy to the shore for filling - more about that later). I would say 75% of the water went towards washing dishes so if I used paper or stopped being so liberal with my water use when washing dishes I could go a whole lot longer on the water I have. Probably 20% is used for drinking for myself and the dogs, and another 5% for showers. I haven't used any diesel in well over a week, so I've got that going for me. On a completely different note, my high school 20th year reunion is taking place this week. I've been getting back in touch with a lot of old high school friends through Facebook. It's nice. I'm very glad I'm here and not at the reunion in Tucson, but there is a scintilla of nastalga...
08/21/2008, Hilton Head
With a bit of time on my hands this afternoon, I got some help servicing my knot meter. This is a mechanical bit that turns as the water goes past the boat. It is an important component because it helps me determine the difference between my speed over ground (obtained by the GPS) and the speed through the water, which ultimately tells the tide speed. I've been having trouble with the knot meter. It sometimes hasn't worked and sometimes it just comes on randomly after a bit of cruising. It is designed to be serviced by pulling the unit out and sticking a sophisticated plug in its place but I was reluctant to do it myself for fear of flooding the boat. With some help, I was able to get the unit out and the plug in. Sure enough, it was heavily blocked with gunk. There was even a complete barnacle growing between one of the blades. I cleaned the whole apparatus with Q-tips so that it works like a top again. The stuff that came off it it smelled very fishy. Supposedly they are bringing some special paint to protect the paddle wheel from further growth. From what I've seen so far, I don't think there's a good way to avoid build up. It is placed in a spot that will catch a lot of water and thus also all the microscopic sea life that lives along the way. Anyway, its still blowing away and raining from time to time, but we're technically ready to travel. Maybe one or two more mechanical fixes before we head out in a day or two. In the meantime, I've been puttering around and watching movies off the of the internet. It's been so long since I watched movies. What a relaxing treat. The dogs have been great, just hanging out with me. Later tonight I'm invited to dinner with the kind and generous German couple.
08/21/2008, Hilton Head, SC
Some of you may be wondering, what's with all of this engine work. He's only getting started and he's already having all these problems. Well, I don't think so. This boat is 12 years old. I would have liked to buy a new Catalina 36, but it would have cost double what I paid to get this boat and there still would have been maintenance issues to work out. Although I'm started on the cruising adventure, this is really just the testing out phase for all of the boat systems. If I can get everything in good running order before I leave for the Bahamas, I will have a lot more confidence when we do more offshore type sailing. Speaking of which, I expect that at some point there will be another refit to get the sails, standing and running rigging, and mast the once over. That probably won't be necessary until later when we actually start using the sails more. Although I would rather be cruising, getting all the maintenance and mechanical kinks worked out now is a good thing. Also, I'm learning a lot about the boat that may help me when I get farther from outside help. So here's to lemonade!
This certainly would not have been a nice day to be on the water. There are periods where it stops raining, but the bad weather is slowly coming more and more. No big deal. We are cozy inside the boat. I just heated up the leftover chicken and vegetable fried rice I made this morning (from the stir fry last night) in the microwave. The mechanic is coming back after lunch to finish some more things.
08/21/2008, Hilton Head Near The Boat Ramp
Every once in a while you see an abandoned boat at low tide. I just thought this made a nice photo. Jake naturally walked down into the mud to check out what I was so interested in so I had him wash off down the boat ramp nearby.


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Not only did Juan Monaco + Jo-Wilfried Tsonga entertain the Parisian crowd with some scintillating tennis during their second round match, they also came together for some intimate man-on-man action at the net. YUM.
Oh yeah, the Frenchie won 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (10) and will face Christophe Rochus for a spot in the Round of 16.
Now back to your regularly scheduled gawking. *drools*
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
PHOTO OP: Pico + Jo-Willy get Frenchie with some MOMA in Paris
Labels: French Open, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Juan Monaco, MOMA, photo op, tennis
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YUM!! Loved their sweetness at net, after such a feisty match. Wasn't the result I wanted but, a good fight anyway. Rochus is the French Killer so Tsonga better watch out! XDReplyDelete
Don't they look like they just want to go at it in the first pic? I least that's what I'm seeing (and kinda fantasizing about right now.)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 28, 2009 at 12:49 PM
the site of gay tennis guys strikes againReplyDelete
I knew I could count on you Rich to cover what really matters. That second pic looks so sweet and endearing.ReplyDelete
- Federer Drop Shot+May 28, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Even though I made several appreances today, it was not a good day at the office.ReplyDelete
Will try again on Saturday. Thanks for your support.
I missed all of today's action.
Don Juan really does look like he's about to lay one on Jo-Willy in that second pic. Jo-Willy looks like, "Not now, DJ, there are thousands of spectators looking at us. Meet me in the showers in 45."
Federer Drop Shot: LOVE IT. I've got my eye on you too FDS.ReplyDelete
natch: It was a pretty good day I have to say. Nothing too crazy but just enough drama to keep it interesting - and MOMA action obvs.
Natch go to tennischannel.com they have most of the matches from the past few days and they're streaming live action. I swear if it weren't for their streaming I'd be going psychotic. I hate having to deal with those clandestine websites that make me feel like I'm being virtually molested.ReplyDelete
Has anyone else seen Gael Monfil's glittery sneakers? I'm not sure even Gael can pull of glitter. Leav it to JJ, Gael.
God I love the French, MOMA and glittery nikes. Fabulous.
Thank you, Sara. I just can't watch matches that aren't live, and I can't watch them on my computer. I need to be on a comfy couch or massage chair (vibrating for Rafa) watching on a massive screen television. I even have a widescreen in my yoga studio. There I have to mute it, but at least I can watch it. If I'm going to see MOMA, I want it in HD and at least fifty inches of it! ;)ReplyDelete
I have not noticed Gael's glitter yet. He is the only guy who could pull them off, though.
*runs to tv, waits for MOMA and glitter to rain down*
Rich: when I looked at the first pic I thought the exact same thing!ReplyDelete
They defs look like they're about to get intimate. I love it.
And I HAVE to see the glitter. Right now.

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La señora Mariana se dedica a la venta de plantas ornamentales, comenta que tiene buenas ventas, ya que tiene muchas clientas que gustan de las plantas que vende. Gracias a este trabajo ella logra aportar para los gastos diarios de la casa.
Ella solicita el crédito para la compra de plantas, con lo cual podrá tener más variedad para mostrar a sus clientes y de paso atraer a más.
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Hi guys,
Was wondering how much these two items affect hair loss. I've been researching a bit and some sites say it is the devil to smoke cigarettes at all and it screws your hair no matter what the intake is....the same with alcohol. I smoke maybe 5-10 cigs a day during the week and maybe a little more on weekends depending whats going on. As for drinking I have 2-5 per weekday, maybe 24 on a weekend depending.
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America still leads the world in two areas: doing weird things with its animals, like putting squirrels and dogs on water-skis, and creating awesome weapons, like the Stealth fighter jet. Now it's found an ingenious way of combining these two skills, by using the animal kingdom to manufacture new military toys.
Yes, the critters that you can see at the zoo, you'll now be able to see replicated on the battlefield. It's all been inspired by the Pentagon. In the early 2000s, led by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, it invited the magicians of American war-craft to come up with munitions that mimic biological designs.
The most recent fruit of this project is the 'Nano-Hummingbird'. It's a remote-controlled robotic bird, that has a wing-span of 6.5 inches and weighs less than a AA battery. It's propelled by the flapping of its… Read more


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GAITHERSBURG, Md. (WUSA9) -- At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, the whole school is involved in a competition where the winner gets to breathe a little fire.
Some students are focused on fiction while others are focused on facts, but everyone is focused on becoming better readers thanks to a hot new contest.
One scale at a time, each class is building a dragon by reading.
"My goal was to get the most scales in second grade and help my class win fire breathing dragon status," shared second grader Sammy Krimstein.
Fellow second grader Madison Monkevich explained, "Once a second grader reads 15 minutes they get one scale and when you're a third grader and up you have to read for 30 minutes to get one scale."
The hallways are bursting with color and pride as they go for their goals. One student reached 105 scales.
"Do you not sleep? Do you just read all the time?" asked Mike Hydeck.
"Whenever I have a break I read!" said Maya Ramamurthi.
The enthusiasm for the project started with second grade teacher Ms. Digiovani in January, but it didn't stop there. Top classes get recognized each week for their progress. Students have individual goals as well.
The contest has proven to be a real page-turner if you ask Jayden Armour: "I probably read about 23 different books."
"Do you read more now than you ever did?" Hydeck asked Sammy Krimstein.
Sammy replied, "Yes, definitely! This program really fired me up for reading!"


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I've been on a roll getting inspired from my fellow Color Brigadiers! Vicky submitted an outfit for Color Brigade Vol 7 that incorporated gold, grey, and red. Once I saw it, I knew that I had to try these colors together for myself!
A few people have mentioned that it's difficult for them to incorporate so much color into their outfits without looking ridiculous. So let me share my little secret: start small. One of my favorite ways to add in color is by throwing on a colorful belt. Even if the rest of the outfit is full of neutrals, a bright belt can really add some dimension to the look. And for me, I even will "kick it up a notch" and try to match one other accessory item to the belt -- shoes, earrings, bracelet, flower pin, headband... you get it right? I find that it really helps tie the whole outfit together and it's an easy way to add in color without looking like a clown. :)
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Pitcher. Blue Jay. Trendsetter.
Toronto's Todd Redmond showed off Major League Baseball's new protective cap for pitchers on Friday night, and the model is…um…
Todd Redmond, modeling the new protective caps for pitchers. He and others I spoke to aren't fans. #bluejays pic.twitter.com/DnbvPtMrQA
— Barry Davis (@SNBarryDavis) April 18, 2014
Nice? Yeah, let's go with nice.
MLB partnered with isoBLOX, a company that creates safety plates, which are then sewn into the custom-fit caps. In theory, those plates protect the forehead, temples, and sides of the head.
Here's a look at the inside of the hat. The consensus is, it would have not Helped Happ or Cobb at all. #bluejays pic.twitter.com/IiWEVed7rs
— Barry Davis (@SNBarryDavis) April 18, 2014
Anecdotally, pitchers said they're not jazzed with the bulky design, and some question whether the cap will actually protect the players from line drives. A recent rash of incidents prompted the revamped caps.
As for whether pitchers eventually warm up to the style? Well, we've got a long season to go. Sarah Eberspacher
Only in America: Home Depot employee gets death threats for wearing 'America Was Never Great' hat
A Home Depot employee in Staten Island, N.Y., sparked death threats by wearing an "America Was Never Great" hat to work, The New York Times reports. Krystal Lake, 22, says she wore the hat after several co-workers wore pro–Donald Trump pins. "The point of the hat was to say that America needs change and improvement," Lake said. A company spokesman said Lake has been told never to wear the hat again.
After much back and forth, Donald Trump released a statement Friday saying definitively that he would not engage Sen. Bernie Sanders in a debate. The two camps had traded comments in the media after Trump said on Wednesday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live show that he'd debate the Democratic candidate, and Sanders agreed. There had been discussions of doing the debate for charity before Trump put the kibosh on the whole thing, as only Trump can:
Trump says he WILL NOT debate Bernie: " it seems inappropriate that I would debate the second place finisher" pic.twitter.com/EhUgIx2Nt5
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) May 27, 2016
Sad! Kimberly Alters
The CEO of a New York-based technology investment company has offered to put forward $10 million to charity if Donald Trump will debate Bernie Sanders.
Trump has flip-flopped on his promise to debate Sanders, although he eventually said during a Thursday speech that he would do so only if someone paid $10 million to a "women's health charity." Sanders has also appeared to be up for a debate, asking for the matchup to take place in the largest stadium possible.
Traction and Scale CEO Richie Heckler told BuzzFeed News that his company would be willing to put forward the money if they were given the opportunity to host the debate. Heckler, who supported a Michael Bloomberg candidacy, aims to hold the event on June 6, the day before the California primary, and in the largest venue in California that can be secured. Heckler said "the format we're going to use will be different," and that the debate would be "a very powerful change to the process."
It would certainly be unusual, anyway — neither Trump nor Sanders have been officially nominated by their respective parties. In fact, Sanders looks more than likely to lose in July to Hillary Clinton, who has so far turned down his requests for another Democratic debate. Jeva Lange
Though Dr. Henry Heimlich developed his life-saving maneuver way back in 1974, it wasn't until this week that he actually put it to the test in an emergency. On Monday evening at his retirement home in Cincinnati, the 96-year-old retired chest surgeon saved someone who was choking with his namesake treatment for what he says is the first time ever.
During dinner, Heimlich noticed fellow resident Patty Ris, 87, suddenly begin to choke on a piece of hamburger. While staff rushed over to help her, it was Heimlich who ultimately stepped in to help. "I did the Heimlich Maneuver — of course," Heimlich told The Guardian. "She was going to die if she wasn't treated. I did it, and a piece of food with some bone in it flew out of her mouth."
It only took 42 years for Dr. Heimlich to use his own life-saving maneuver: https://t.co/8FHS4YZ2SP pic.twitter.com/ZqBcRxBYNH
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 27, 2016
Ris joined the ranks of the tens of thousands of lives, including former President Ronald Reagan, that have been saved in the U.S. thanks to Dr. Heimlich's maneuver. "When I used it, and she recovered quickly," Heimlich said, "it made me appreciate how wonderful it has been to be able to save all those lives." Becca Stanek
Customers in a Didsbury, England, coffee shop began to "freak out" after they heard shouting and "gunshot-like bangs," prompting one man to dive head-first out a window to escape, Metro reports. The Costa Coffee patrons believed they were experiencing a terrorist attack — although the sounds turned out to be noisy school children banging their trays downstairs.
"It sounded like shots were being fired. It was not just me who thought that," one woman who asked not to be named by The Manchester Evening News said. "Other people were running around trying to get out on to the balcony but the door was locked. I think that's why the man went for one of the front windows. When I looked round I could only see his feet hanging from the window. He was climbing out head first. To be honest I wasn't surprised by his reaction because we all thought an attack was happening. It sounded like there was a shooting downstairs. I was expecting people wearing balaclavas and carrying guns to come upstairs."
The man who jumped out the window may have broken his arm, and was taken to the hospital. Costa Coffee wishes him a speedy recovery. Jeva Lange
"There are a number of things in life that can calm down just about anybody; burning wood fires, and hanging out in hot tubs are chief among them," says J.D. Digiovanni at HiConsumption.com.
The Soak outdoor wood-fired hot tub ($4,450), created by a Canadian design and fabrication firm, combines both pleasures. Made from marine-grade aluminum, stainless steel, and red cedar, this tub for two heats up via a wood fire or propane. The tub's Bauhaus-inspired modernist lines aren't what you expect from a wood-fired tub, but the look is "a great fit for almost any backyard."
Verizon reached a deal Friday with two labor unions representing 39,000 employees, Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez has announced. The four-year agreement is now being put into writing, and the employees are expected to go back to work next week.
The deal puts an end to six weeks of strikes over pay and pension cuts. Between 35,000 and 39,000 Verizon employees walked off their jobs in April, making it the largest strike in U.S. history.
"This tentative resolution is a testament to the power of collective bargaining. I commend the leadership of Verizon, CWA, and IBEW for their commitment to resolving these difficult issues in the spirit of constructive engagement. I expect that workers will be back on the job next week," Perez said in a statement. Jeva Lange


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Westfield Stratford City hosts DRIVE motorshow
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Westfield Stratford City is holding a motor show, which runs until Sunday.
Drive combines fashion, retail and motor sport at the complex, which overlooks the Olympic Stadium.
It hosts the latest in eco-driving right up to the top-of-the-range supercars.
There will be chance to race in one of Honda's race simulators and see the latest range of cars.
There are also two Lamborghinis at the show ahead of the infamous Gumball 3000 rally next month.
There are also opportunities to win two Mark Fast dresses from his Faster range as worn by the likes of Kylie Minogue and Katy Perry.
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12 egg whites, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon almond extract, optional
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 cup sifted cake flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 375°F. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until foamy. Beating constantly, add granulated sugar, one Tbsp. at a time, beating after each addition until sugar is dissolved before adding the next. (Rub a bit of mixture between thumb and forefinger; it should feel completely smooth.) Continue beating until whites are glossy and stand in soft peaks. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
Sift powdered sugar, flour and salt together twice. Sift about 1/2 cup of the flour mixture over egg whites. Fold gently just until flour disappears. Do not stir. Repeat sifting and folding in flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time.
Pour batter into an ungreased 10 x 4-inch tube pan. Gently cut through batter with metal spatula to release any air pockets.
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Only 3 schools from BCS conferences have a worse schedule.
So I ask...what is the point?
Playing a cupcake schedule certainly isn't good for season ticket holders. And it sure as heck isn't going to fool the polls or the computers either. Nor will it prepare us for a Big 12 Conference schedule. So is it just supposed to make us feel better about ourselves because it makes our record look better?
Same theory as playing crap schools in the non-conf in FB.
The reason the schedule is what it is, is because this team needs all the confidence it can possibly build up. It's a young team and a lot of these guys just need to learn to play together. 11-2 against this schedule is still a helluva lot more exciting to look at as fans than 6-6 or 7-5 against a schedule a little bit more difficult.
SOS is important, but this team's chances of making the tourney were slim to none and therefore scheduling a difficult non-conference schedule is useless, essentially.
It was called, try to save your job by having a good record. ( By the last regime )
Our record makes us look good. Fine with me.
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing."
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Originally Posted by JR Cyclones
Only 3 schools from BCS conferences have a worse schedule.
So I ask...what is the point?
Playing a cupcake schedule certainly isn't good for season ticket holders. And it sure as heck isn't going to fool the polls or the computers either. Nor will it prepare us for a Big 12 Conference schedule. So is it just supposed to make us feel better about ourselves because it makes our record look better?
Considering how many players we returned from last year's squad, and considering we have a brand new coach, to be honest JR, I'm ok with it.
The Big 12 is tough. Last I knew, the Big 12 was the only conference with a winning record vs the Top 25. So I'm ok, under the previously mentioned circumstances, with our weak non-con schedule.
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion man"
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Same theory as playing crap schools in the non-conf in FB.
Remind me what the logic is behind that theory.
Originally Posted by 2020cy
It was called, try to save your job by having a good record. ( By the last regime )
Greg played more than one schedule that was pretty similar to this, and never went 11-2, so that's nice, at least.
Sure, it's a horrible schedule. It think you hit the motivation exactly right. That's the only way that Greg might have held off the dogs this year. Although his teams would have been in a lot of trouble with Chicago State's hot start tonight.
Its a good idea for a season like this one. Get the team some confidence, get some positive vibes for the program.
Look, the schedule would be comparable to many of our past schedules if teams like Iowa, Cal, Creighton, and UNI were as good as they have been normally. Still have a tough game at Virginia left too. Big 12 will be a beast regardless because of our lack of depth inside.
What's the point of playing a hard schedule with this team? It's not very much fun to see them getting beat by double digits.
Next year will be a MUCH harder schedule with the kind of team we'll have. We will need to get as many quality wins as possible in the non conference to build up the resume. This year, we aren't really playing for anything so the the type of opponents we play doesn't really matter.
Not sure what kind of schedule you want with a team only returing 4 players from a year ago?
We needed it thi syear more than any other with all new faces practically. I think it pays off int he long run and it turns out some of those teams were good when they ere scheduled but are on down years. (Cal, UNI, Drake,Virginia, Iowa)
With a thin cobbled together roster I'm glad they aren't getting thrown to the wolves right away this year. Maybe they can get some confidence before the hammer drops. They might actually be able to pull off a couple of upsets. If they were beat down from the start they probably don't have the confidence to do that.
Is getting their ***** handed to them night after night better for season ticket holders?
Hopefully next year's schedule is fitting for a deeper, more talented and experienced squad. I don't know if it is tougher.
"There are five real good recruits in the state. We got three of them. One couldnt get into school, and the other went to (the University of) Iowa...which is about the same thing." - Coach Johnny Orr
After 4 years of not having a .500 season, it was time to get some wins. We're not trying to make a statement this year by going out and getting a bunch of quality wins. We're trying to build a program to the point of getting back into the NCAA Tournament in the next year or two. Confidence is what this program needs with a new staff and mostly new players, and giving them a tough schedule that isn't setting them up for success would not help a thing. Besides, if we ARE any good, we would take care of things during Big 12 conference play and lock up a post-season bid. But I'm sure we'll find out how nice it was to get all of these wins in non-conference games soon enough. (I hope I'm wrong.)
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Iowa State Meets Southeast Missouri On Monday - Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports
"There are five real good recruits in the state. We got three of them. One couldnt get into school, and the other went to (the University of) Iowa...which is about the same thing." - Coach Johnny Orr
I'm not sure what I want out of this game, besides a win. A blowout is always good, but it'd be nice to see if they learned anything in the last two games by putting it away with a good second half run. Either way, I suppose. A win is a win is a win. There is no such thing a style points in college basketball.
Expect us to be back in beat-down mode for this game. In reflecting back on the two losses, I'm taking comfort in it seeming like we legitimately got beat, as opposed to last year when we just lost, if that makes any sense.
Let's see if we can't start a 5-game winning streak tonight heading into that now ever-so-tough looking Virginia game.
How can there be a game if there is no CyBookie event?
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes it rains.
I'll take a win and 25 point romp tonight.
I would like to see Melvin and JVB to get back playing better. We need them to play well to beat the Hawks Friday.
Southeast Missouri State (0-8)
Wow, just wow..........
"We are first and foremost an educational institution that values integrity, honesty and treating others with fairness and respect".
-ISU President Gregory Geoffroy; circa May 2003.
Here's their schedule, for those who are interested:
SEMO OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Men's Basketball
If you like a train wreck, it's hard not to be interested.
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They had some trouble with Ouachita Baptist. At home.
SEMO is a bad bad team, but interestingly they haven't lost by 20 in any of their games since the season opener against UAB. They only lost by 10 at Arkansas, so they are a team that can hang around if we let them.
That said, looking at the stats, there is no way this game should be within 25. Their defense is one of the worst in DI, and they are shooting <30% from 3pt land and <60% on FTs. The only stats that they are average on is offensive rebounding percentage and amount of free throws taken. But they give up more free throws than they take. They also don't force many turnovers and turn the ball over at a high rate, so they should play into our strengths fairly well.
This is the first of 5 up coming games we have against teams ranked 275 or worse by kenpom. (Alabama St and Kennesaw St are over 275 too). Actually the Alabama St game is a great comparison. as they are 327 and SEMO is 328 currently. We beat Alabama St 74-47. I'd expect about the same tonight, with slightly more points scored. I'll go 83-58.
Any one remember this guy?
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this bag is great. holds the load tight and is easy to use. you can practically the bugs in tail first and they deposit themselves safely at the bottom. the inlet is big enough for a bug up to about 6 lbs it seems. a shipmate caught a tough guy of a bug weighing in at about 6 lbs it fought him and gave him a hard time and he said. he couldnt get the bug into the bag through the mouth so he had to unzip the bottom to get him in. these bags are good and sturdy and can hold a great dives worth of bugs no problem. its also great for scallop hunting too, good all around bag. dan
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This mini retractor is a good little retractor. I used it to keep my backup (princeton tec surge) light in controll during night dives and to keep my canon powershot with the wpd60 housing in check and in my grasp at a moments notice during the day. And another mini retractor full time as my console keeper. Above water all items sagged about 6 inches but as soon as i was in the water the little guys kept everything tight and streamelined. Good and compact and tough, with a plenty long enough extention for me. Good choice, highly recomended. Dan
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The P.T. Surge light is a great light. Fairly compact and plenty powerful, Great for day dives and more than enough as a backup at night. Worked really well for bug hunting during the day, cuz it was compact sturdy and bright. It could fit easily into my Knighthawk BCD pocket and anyone who owns one knows how small those pockets are. The light has a good and tough design and it comes with batteries!! Switch is easy to operate even with gloves on. Only con is removing the battery tray is a little troublesome, takes sticky dry fingers and some dedication. Overall a great light, highly recomended!
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I took this to the Chanel Islands this weekend and it was indispensable for every dive. Plenty bright for bug hunting and exploring dark crevices during the day and awesome for a primary at night. The light is fairly compact and the magnetic swith is genius! Didnt fowl up once and is a surefire way to guarantee water tightness. Nice and slightly negatively boyant underwater. Tough as nails too. We had this paired with the princeton tec shockwave 2 and the nemo held its own. An advantage for the nemo was the simplicity in its use. It had one switch position that was easily activated even with thick gloves on and locked into position, on or off, along with a fairly narrow beam. The P.T. was a little more fumbly with a sticky 2 pos switch and slightly wider beam. Both good lights but nemo won my vote. Great light, buy it!!! Dan
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This light works ok. I bought the red flashing type hoping it would help distinguish me from the crowd for my buddy. But it ended up just being just OK. First off red was the wrong choice, red is the first collor absorbed by water so the beacon light wouldnt be as brilliant from a distance as say blue. My buddy mentioned that the blinking was a set back because if he was scanning for me, my beacon was easily missed. So Id say if you have to buy this one go for green or White solid. It does sink so I had to mount it centered with my white tank for it to have maximum effect. I would not buy again, I would go with the Trident Gloo Toob. My brother was using the Gloo Toob in blue and it was really brilliant. At the surface while facing him it illuminated his black hoses with a noticable blue glow and down below you could see him as far as his primary could be seen. I give the gloo toob 5 stars. Hope this helps Dan
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Grand Forks, ND (Sports Network) - Frank Otis produced a double-double with 20
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Davion Berry was the top scorer in the outing with 21 points as the Wildcats
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I couldn't help notice how nervous he looked. He was clean-shaven, with neatly cropped hair, dressed as if he were about to go play golf. He seemed like a sociable guy, a businessman, maybe, who, under normal circumstances, would be quite affable, the life of the party. I imagined him at work, leaning back in an office chair, confidently chatting up a client. But on this day, he hurried around his house, checking on the students' progress, if I should call it that. He spoke in quick, staccato clips, as if he were disoriented, his blood pressure seemingly rising by the minute.
I couldn't shake the image of this man feeling so out of place in his own home, in his own neighborhood, which Sandy ravaged. Up and down his street, all manner of rip-out debris was piled high on the curb, the sidewalk was coated in white dust, and bits of dirty insulation drifted through the air.
Nearly two months after Sandy struck, his home and his neighborhood were still a disaster. I thought about how strange and awful it was that Congress had not yet even begun debating a $60.4 billion federal aid package for the tristate area proposed by President Obama on Dec. 7, despite the urgent pleadings of the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. And, judging by the news reports out of Washington, it didn't seem as though Congress would OK the funds anytime soon.
According to the White House Office of Management and Budget, $15 billion is supposed to go to block grants to help repair homes, $13 billion to flood-mitigation projects to soften possible future disasters, $11.5 billion to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid Sandy survivors, $9.7 billion to the National Flood Insurance Program, $6.2 billion to fully rebuild the area's devastated transportation infrastructure and $3.2 million to repair the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, among other projects.
The size of this disaster is simply too big for any one state –– or any three states –– to handle. Federal intervention is needed. Yet according to Newsday, conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives, who oppose federal aid, could hold up the president's disaster package as they question its size.
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Mark Miller isn't a subtle guy.
Miller, treasurer of the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST), recently apologized publicly after using the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to tweet a comment comparing the attacks to a political battle about the planned Cincinnati streetcar system.
Now Miller has posted an altered photograph on his Facebook page that some people believe is racist. The photo depicts a streetcar filled with young African-American males brandishing weapons. The streetcar has a sign that reads, "Banks & Freedom Center Only."
A resident has filed a complaint with the city's Law Department, alleging that Christopher Smitherman's dual role as a Cincinnati city councilman and president of the NAACP's local chapter constitutes an abuse of corporate powers.
In his complaint, resident Casey Coston states that the NAACP's status as a 501(c)(4) organization under the federal tax code allows it to lobby City Hall and participate in political campaigns and elections without jeopardizing its tax-exempt status. Such activities are a conflict of interest with Smitherman's council duties, Coston alleges.
Chris Finney must be feeling rather schizophrenic lately.
The local attorney and arch-conservative activist is offering his services free of charge to the NAACP's Cincinnati chapter, where he is chair of legal redress. His duties include assisting the chapter's efforts at advancing the interests of the area's African-American residents.
At the same time, Finney continues his legal work for ex-State Rep. Tom Brinkman Jr. and their political group, the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST). His latest effort there is a lawsuit trying to overturn the Ohio law prohibiting former state lawmakers from lobbying in Columbus for one year after they leave office.
For the past year, we've written occasionally about how many in the Tea Party movement are inspired by racism, fear and hate. When we have, we've gotten angry e-mails and blog comments telling us that just isn't so. Like clockwork, Teabaggers then go and say something to prove our point.
Well, they have again. And this time it's a doozie.
Based on the latest comments on his Facebook page, it appears Christopher Smitherman either doesn't understand the wording of Issue 48 or is deliberately trying to mislead voters.
On Wednesday, Smitherman wrote on his Facebook page: "Remember Issue 48 DOES not STOP light rail but it does force City Council to ask the citizens (sic) permission before spending $144 million. City Council does not want to ask the people (for) permission."
As several legal experts have agreed, Issue 48's net effect will be to stop the planning and construction of any type of passenger rail project within Cincinnati city limits until Dec. 31, 2020 — even if the project is privately financed.
Facing national criticism about his decision to appoint an anti-gay rights activist as a legal adviser, the president of the NAACP's Cincinnati chapter issued a warning on his radio show this weekend.
Christopher Smitherman, the local NAACP president, talked about unspecified consequences if the gay and lesbian community continues pushing for the ouster of Chris Finney, who Smitherman recently appointed as the group's "chair of legal redress." He made the remarks on Smitherman on the Mic, a show he hosts Saturdays on WDBZ (AM 1230.)
This week's ruling by the Ohio Civil Rights Commission that a Greater Cincinnati landlady violated a girl's civil rights by posting a "whites only" sign at an apartment complex's swimming pool is a decision that most rational people would say is just.
The Jan. 12 ruling means the commission, if it cannot reach a settlement with landlady Jamie Hein, could issue a complaint against her with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The AG's Office would then represent the complainant, Michael Gunn, before an administrative law judge, who could impose penalties and punitive damages.
The person who often ranks in polls as the most popular politician in Hamilton County is breaking with his Republican colleagues and is appearing in a new radio commercial urging a "no" vote on Issue 48.
Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis Jr. asks residents to oppose the anti-streetcar initiative that was placed on the ballot by the NAACP's local chapter and the Coalition Opposed to Additional Spending and Taxes (COAST). The commercial will begin airing Wednesday during the morning drive time period on WLW (700 AM) and WKRC (550 AM), two stations with predominately conservative, Republican audiences.
Although the current leader of the NAACP's local chapter is trying to block Cincinnati's planned streetcar system, two former leaders of the organization are coming out in support of the system in a big way.
Milton W. Hinton and Judge Nathaniel R. Jones have endorsed a "no" vote on Issue 48, the proposed anti-rail charter amendment that will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot in Cincinnati.


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Hey there pop culture fans, here are my picks for Workforce Management's Pop Culture bracket challenge. In case you were wondering, you might remember me as that guy with the big hair from last year's Academy Awards.
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In the Midwest, it was hard to vote against Grapes of Wrath. There are so many great workforce themes: oversupply of labor, Big Agriculture ganging up on the smaller family farms, the pros and cons of federal work programs, etc. The Office might have been the obvious choice here, and of all the players in this field, it probably most resembled my actual time as an editorial assistant at Crain's Electronic Media (now known as TVWeek) in the late 1990s. But in the end, I appreciated the transcontinental scope of Wrath over the Scranton claustrophobia of The Office.
Network was a strong contender in the West with its prescient depiction of how a network news division abandons its journalistic ideals in pursuit of ratings. And, of course, who among us has not, at one point, been "mad as hell" and preferred not to "take it anymore"? But for the win, I had to go with Pursuit of Happyness. Along with last year's Margin Call, it's one of those movies that does the impossible: It makes you feel really sorry for a guy who works in the financial industry.
In the East, Lilies of the Field showed a great collaboration between an independent contractor and a religious not-for-profit. I do like Allentown and its poignant examination of a community's battle with the decline of manufacturing jobs, and I always enjoyed the line, "They never told us what was real/Iron and coke, chromium steel." But finally, the sight of Sidney Poitier singing with a bunch of nuns always makes me happy, so Lilies it is.
Unfortunately, the dream matchup in the South—Mad Men vs. its actual period counterpart The Apartment—was not in the cards. But neither stood a chance against the ultimate workplace comedy His Girl Friday, anyway. In its depiction of big-city newspaper reporters, the famed screwball farce reveals the most underappreciated aspect of workplace dynamics: the undeniable benefits of breakneck witty banter. Can you imagine how fun and cool your office would be if everyone raced around and said things like "Now get this, you double-crossing chimpanzee ..."? Morale and productivity would skyrocket! Therefore, His Girl Friday takes it all in the Pop Culture bracket.
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Ocracoke will soon be open to visitors.
Hyde County officials say they will lift the state of emergency from Hurricane Irene at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Ocracoke Island will be accessible by the Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry routes. It was the first place where officials issued evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Irene. It's accessibly only by ferry.
Highway 12 is open and clear from the village to the Hatteras Ferry Docks on Ocracoke, but Dare County has a limited current reentry policy.
Hyde County officials offered some warnings to anyone coming onto Ocracoke Island. First, big swells and deadly rip currents are expected Wednesday and Thursday from Hurricane Katia, though she will stay hundreds of miles offshore. Officials also ask people to be respectful of roadside crews working to clear debris from Hurricane Irene.
Hyde County is one of nine counties where emergency food stamps will be available. People can start applying on Thursday. The locations in Hyde County to apply are O.A. Peay Complex, 1430 Main Street, in Swan Quarter and in the DSS, 147 Sand Dollar Road, Ocracoke. For more information on other county's locations, click here.


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State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg of Sterling will travel to each end of his district and listen to constituents Thursday, Feb. 26. His tour will start in Sterling at the Sterling Ramada Inn, east of Sterling on Highway 6. He will be there from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Sonnenberg then will join Andy Rice on KPMX Radio, 105.7 FM as part of the Morning Circus.
The tour then heads to the eastern edge of his district for a town hall meeting at the Pizza p.a.d., located at 110 N. Interocean in Holyoke. Sonnenberg is scheduled to listen to concerns from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
From Phillips County, he heads to the southwest corner of House District 65 where he will meet constituents at the Branding Iron Restaurant at 11 First Street in Fort Lupton from 3-4 p.m.
"I have a unique opportunity to meet with families throughout my district and listen to their concerns," Sonnenberg said. "We usually don't have this chance while the legislature is in session so I look forward to talking about pending legislation."
Sonnenberg continually travels the district but an unusual break in the legislative session has allowed him to schedule town meetings across his district so he can meet with a number of constituents.
"I anticipate the economy will be first and foremost on people's minds but expect transportation and the new proposed fees and taxes to come up as well," added Sonnenberg.
Although he fields numerous questions on both the economy and transportation, Sonnenberg says nothing is off of the table.
Rep. Sonnenberg is serving in his third year as a legislator representing Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick and most of Weld counties.


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By: Elizabeth Nickerson
February 24, 2013
Tallahassee, FL - "A little ridiculous, I use to be able to fill up my gas tank with 20 bucks," said Ellie Vazquez, a Tallahassee Resident. "Now, I'm like going to 40."
Prices at the pump have gone up, but it will not stop spring breakers.
"I still see people on the road in huge numbers," said Stephen Terry, a Tallahassee Resident. "It's enough to hurt, but it's not enough to stop."
"It's not going to stop me from Spring Break I'm going to go to Miami," said Vazquez. "Hopefully, these gas prices will go down."
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According to AAA, the cost of a gallon of gas will peak at about $3.95 per gallon by early April.
The average price of a regular gallon of gas in Florida is $3.88 and in Georgia it is $3.76.
Florida tops the national average by 10 cents per gallon.
"I do a lot of traveling," Addision Aronold, a Valdosta Resident. "I do not let gas stop me from doing that because it's always going to go up and down."
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The map for this week is of the continent of Ása before the Great Wars. You can get it in any one of three versions:
1. A JPG flat map, 1360 x 1055 pixels, with location names. To get this map, go to the Jörðgarð web site at the link below (1,2 MB)
2. A JPG flat map, 1360 x 1055 pixels, without location names. Use the image above (1.1 MB)
3. The original FM8 map in FMP format, fully editable. Download it from our Jörðgarð web page (26 MB). This version includes a PDF
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"The Kids" have been in St. Louis for a while but have never had the opportunity to do any sightseeing. Since the Deschutes Brewery team was in town for Base Camp Week, we decided to put on the sunscreen and take the camera out on the town to learn about a few famous landmarks that makes St. Louis so special.
The first thing you see when you get to the city is the prominent Gateway Arch. After Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale hammed it up for photos under the arch, we thought we'd learn some history about this amazing structure. The locals call it the "gateway to the west" and it's the tallest memorial in the United States and the tallest stainless steel monument in the world. It was designed by Eero Saarinen and is a weighted catenary (its legs are wider than its upper section) where both the width and height of the arch are 630 ft. It can withstand winds up to 150 mph and is resistant to earthquakes designed to sway up to 9 inches in either direction if needed. A tram takes you up to the top to observe the city and the mighty Mississippi River (not recommended if you're claustrophobic or afraid of heights). "The kids" were getting a bit thirsty from all of this learning so we moved on…
And being in St. Louis, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to visit the iconic brewery campus of Budweiser. The history was great and the Clydesdales were beautiful! We learned that in 1864 the Anheuser-Busch Co. was formed after Adolphus Busch settled in St. Louis from Germany and married Lilly Anheuser. Lilly's father owned a small brewery yielding lager beer so Budweiser came to be in 1876. It is one of the highest selling beers in the United States and is made with rice, hops, malted barley, water and lager yeast. The vats and vessels on the tour were enormous and it was great to see the similarities and differences between the Deschutes Brewery and Budweiser brewing facilities. The coolest part of the tour was the bottling line. At Deschutes we can fill 384 bottles per minute whereas Budweiser can fill 1,300 bottle per minute on their line. We ended the super fun and entertaining tour with a crisp and refreshing Bud Light Lime and made some new friends.
We were hungry so we grabbed some sandwiches and ate at the famous Forest Park also known as the "heart of St. Louis." This beautiful park covers 1,371 acres and opened in 1876. Not only is the park a beautiful spot for a stroll or a picnic lunch but it was the location of some historic events like the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1904 and the 1904 Summer Olympics. It is also home to a ton of attractions including the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, & Science Center. We'll be back another day to play!
Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale are huge baseball fans so even though we couldn't see a game, it was an honor to be at Busch Stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals play. The stadium opened on April 4th, 2006 and has a capacity of 43,975. The Cardinals won their first official game in this stadium against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 10th, 2006. Not only is this a great place for sports but Dave Matthews Band, The Black Crowes, U2 & The Eagles are also some of the big name bands that have toured through St. Louis and played at Busch Stadium. We'll be back for a game soon!
Deschutes beer is finally in the Midwest to stay and although "the kids" spend most of their time at bars, restaurants, brewpubs, and bottleshops, it was great to get out and explore all that St. Louis has to offer. The team will be back but you can find "the kids" at a location near you by using our helpful Beer Finder Tool.


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I have been working on implementing groupware solutions for years and finally got ZCS NE approved late last year, moving away from CommuniGate Pro, and have managed to dodge that 'big company's' elephantine solution.
We don't have everybody moved over yet, but we did do a hugely successful technology preview of the 5.0.1 web client (served here from an Intel Xserve) and the group, about 40% of the Chicago office, was extremely excited. Though I don't feel it is necessary to kill off fat clients, my boss is really pimping the web client to great success.
The product itself is a fantastic feat. Thank you everybody at Zimbra and 01.com!
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0.51 is working on completing its initial sync (about 1.1 GB), so I thought I'd post what I've seen so far vs. 0.38.
1. Java with 0.51 uses about 12% of CPU instead of the 99.5% of CPU 0.38 used.
2. I had to stop and restart 0.38 several times a day, and several times to complete the initial sync. Although 0.51 has yet to complete the initial sync, 0.38 had had to be stopped and restarted several times by this point during the initial sync.
3. I have some big (10MB+ attachments). 0.51's log frequently reports the following when syncing an email with a large attachment:
2007-07-28 13:12:48,203 WARN [Timer-Offline-Main] [] HttpMethodBase - Going to buffer response body of large or unknown size. Using getResponseBodyAsStream instead is recommended.
4. Thanks for adding the Calendar!
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The News Biz Glimpses a Cable-TV Model in the Booming iPad News Apps
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Happy Back to School Day! For many parents across the country, it's the beginning of a brand new school year. It's time to start new habits, and one of the best things that you can do to help your children get the day off to a good start is to serve a healthy breakfast. I don't know about you, but when I mention healthy breakfast to my kids, they often think of sticks and twigs and other unappetizing options so I have to get creative with my before school meals.
Instead of a bowl of cold cereal, which often won't fuel your child until the end of first bell, make one of these amazing choices, high in protein and flavor.
- Create your own trail mix by mixing dry, high fiber cereal, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and roasted edamame for protein. An added bonus is you can toss some of this mix into a baggie and pair it with a drinkable yogurt, like those from Stonyfield Farms, to make a travel-friendly and filling breakfast.
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The Counselor (2013)
The Counselor SynopsisA lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking.
The Counselor Release Date
In Theaters October 25, 2013
The Counselor Credits
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Dean Norris, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez, Natalie Dormer, and Goran Visnjic
Written by: Cormac McCarthy
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Produced by: Cormac McCarthy, Paula Mae Schwartz, Steve Schwartz, Ridley Scott, and Nick Wechsler
MPAA Rating: [ R ]
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
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Weekend Box Office: Number One Bad Grandpa Kicks The Counselor To The Curb
There are some weekends when a movie that is so well crafted, so thought provoking, and so much the cinematic masterpiece sweeps into theaters and is overwhelmingly the number one movie at the box office, restoring faith in the American psyche and its ability to both enjoy and reward great movie making.
by Scott Gwin October 27, 2013 comments
Operation Kino 136: The Counselor Does Unspeakable Things On Top Of Our Windshield
This week we've brought in big gun support from Jordan Hoffman, and he's doing some unspeakable things on top of the windshield of our car, as we review Ridley Scott's The Counselor. That plus your picks for your favorite movie sex scenes!
by Operation Kino October 25, 2013 comments
Operation Kino 136: Ridley Scott's Auteurist Cred, Plus Our Favorite Sex Scenes
This week Katey has temporarily defected to England, so the boys are left to discuss Ridley Scott, and his credentials as an auteur director, in honor of this week's The Counselor and inspired by Facebook user Jake Bart. We also talk about the process of reporting rumors and casting news online, the benefits of revisiting works of art, and spooooooooky recommendations for the Halloween holiday season.
by Operation Kino October 22, 2013 comments
This Rotten Week: Predicting The Counselor And Jackass: Bad Grandpa Reviews
I dont know about you, but my kids been driving me nuts with pumpkins lately. Its pumpkin this, pumpkin that, daddy lets carve a pumpkin. It was driving me crazy. Until I saw this page. My god, talk about giving the Halloween season some oomph. These people are heroes. Thank god for movies, right? How else would Halloween be bearable?
by Doug Norrie October 20, 2013 comments
Brad Pitt Quotes Mickey Rourke To Michael Fassbender In Counselor Clip
The latest clip from Ridley Scotts The Counselor is on its own pretty confusing. What crime are Brad Pitt and Michael Fassbender discussing? What is Pitt advising when he suggests dont do it? Why is he talking about Mickey Rourke?
by Kristy Puchko September 26, 2013 comments
Cameron Diaz Flirts With Penelope Cruz In Latest Clip For The Counselor
Besides Bardem, Diaz and Cruz, The Counselor also boasts support from the likes Brad Pitt, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez and Breaking Bad co-star Dean Norris. It is the first original screenplay that McCarthy has penned, and the fact that Scotts giving it a ride has us extremely excited by the collaboration.
by Sean O'Connell September 18, 2013 comments
Michael Fassbender And Javier Bardem Get Down To Business In New Clip From The Counselor
In the film Fassbender stars as the titular Counselor, a man living on the border who thinks that he can jump into the drug trafficking business, make a few bucks, and jump right out. Unfortunately, it doesn't take long before the protagonist is dealing with very dangerous people and ends up in over his head.
by Eric Eisenberg September 12, 2013 comments
See Cameron Diaz's Terrifying Back Tattoo In New Trailer For The Counselor
The last time Javier Bardem was in a movie inspired by Cormac McCarthy, he took on a terrible haircut and won an Oscar for his troubles. Now as the No Country for Old Men star and author reunite and bring a starry cast with them, everyone seems to have taken the haircut advice seriously to heart. In this new international trailer for The Counselor
by Katey Rich August 20, 2013 comments
Michael Fassbender Double-Crosses The Wrong People In Latest Trailer For The Counselor
Fassbender is a dirty, crooked lawyer whos about to double cross some wicked players in the international drug trade. Pitts seasoned character tries to warn him off. His actions tick off a chilly Cameron Diaz, and endanger his fiancé (Cruz). And if the screws are turned properly, Scott could have his answer to Joel and Ethan Coens No Country.
by Sean O'Connell August 7, 2013 comments
Michael Fassbender Flirts With Extreme Danger In Three New Clips From The Counselor
These clips continue to sell the fact that Scott has an amazing cast at his disposal. Michael Fassbender, who worked with the legendary director on Prometheus, will play a Southwestern lawyer who gets in over his head with some shady characters when he dabbles in the drug-trafficking world.
by Sean O'Connell August 6, 2013 comments
Javier Bardem Looks Ridiculous In New Stills From Ridley Scott's The Counselor
It seems that Javier Bardem is at his very best when he is sporting a crazy hairstyle. In 2010 he won an Academy Award for his performance in the Coen brothers' No Country For Old Men, and just last year he got and endless stream of acclaim for his turn in Sam Mendes' Skyfall. If that trend holds true this year, then we should be in for a real treat with Ridley Scott's The Counselor.
by Eric Eisenberg July 25, 2013 comments
Michael Fassbender Goes Bad In The Counselor Domestic Trailer
Michael Fassbender fronts the film as the titular lawyer, who craves the kind of extravagant wealth that seems only accessible to drug cartels. All the Pretty Horses's Penelope Cruz plays his fiancée Laura, who he wishes to swaddle in wealth. So, he gets involved with Reiner, an enigmatic and dangerous dealer played by No Country For Old Men's Javier Bardem...
by Kristy Puchko July 18, 2013 comments
Ridley Scott's The Counselor Gives Slow-Burn Crazy In Striking International Trailer
There are lot of movies with outrageously strong casts coming out in the next year-- August: Osage County being the runaway favorite-- but I challenge you to find a combination more fascinating than the one leading Ridley Scott's next film The Counselor. You start with a starring role for his Prometheus standout Michael Fassbender...
by Katey Rich June 25, 2013 comments
The Counselor, Alvin And The Chipmunks 4, And More Get New Release Dates
Prepare thyselves, for Hollywood is doing some major moving and shaking today with its release calendar. Not only has 20th Century Fox announced new dates for four of their upcoming features, we also have learned when you'll be able to see one of the most talked about films of this year's Sundance Film Festival.
by Eric Eisenberg June 11, 2013 comments
The Counselor, Grudge Match And Ghosts Land New Release Dates
As a general rule, when studios are putting together their respective release schedules they try to keep their titles as isolated as they can be. It's just simple logic: the fewer number of movies being released on a given weekend means less competition and higher chances for box office success. Which makes this recent round of release date news so strange.
by Eric Eisenberg January 23, 2013 comments
Watch Tony Scott As Boy In Ridley's First Film
Long before the Scott brothers were kings of Hollywood action and suspense, Tony Scott was just a boy helping his brother by appearing in his first film. This was a black and white short titled "Boy and Bicycle." It's one of Tony's few acting credits and Ridley's only writing credit. The former stars as the titular hero who skips school to enjoy a illicit free day in Hartlepool, England
by Kristy Puchko August 21, 2012 comments
Game Of Thrones' Natalie Dormer Cast In Ridley Scott's The Counselor
The talent behind The Counselor is not just staggering but impressively growing. Written for the screen by Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize winner author of The Road and "No Country For Old Men," the violent drug drama is in development under the direction of Ridley Scott and already features an all-star and critically acclaimed cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt, Penelope Cruz...
by Jesse Carp August 2, 2012 comments
John Leguizamo Joins Ridley Scott's The Counselor And Kick-Ass 2
While every actor in Hollywood wants to be a leading man or woman, there is definitely an added benefit to being a character actor. While being a lead can tie up your schedule and enforce the need to be very careful about the projects you choose, being a character actor you have the opportunity to play smaller roles in a wide variety of cool and interesting projects.
by Eric Eisenberg July 30, 2012 comments
Breaking Bad's Dean Norris Joins Ridley Scott's The Counselor
Scott will be working off of a screenplay by award-winning author Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men, The Road) about a lawyer who attempts to get into the drug trade. Needless to say, things go horribly wrong.
by Sean O'Connell July 25, 2012 comments
Penelope Cruz Confirmed For Ridley Scott's The Counselor, Will Reteam with Almodovàr
Gracefully leaping from the big budget Hollywood spectacle Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides to Woody Allen's Italy-set ensemble comedy To Rome With Love to Sergio Castellitto's Italian drama Venuto al mondo, Penelope Cruz defines the phrase international star. So, it's little surprise that one Cruz casting story not only leads to another but also bounds across borders and genres.
by Kristy Puchko June 12, 2012 comments
Is Cameron Diaz Now Playing The Female Lead In Ridley Scott's The Counselor?
Already set to star Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt, the film is about a lawyer living on the border who decides that he can try and make some quick money in the drug game and then walk away with clean hands. These plans go awry, as you can imagine, and the titular character must fight for his life. The story is based on a script that Cormac McCarthy wrote late last year.
by Eric Eisenberg May 8, 2012 comments
Penelope Cruz Interested In Joining Javier Bardem For Ridley Scott's The Counselor
Penelope Cruz, who has been married to Javier Bardem since 2010, is apparently interested in joining The Counselor, which would team her up with her husband for the eighth time. The film is already set to star Michael Fassbender as a lawyer living on the Mexican border who tries his hand at the drug game, thinking that he can make some quick cash and then make a quick exit. When things go wrong, though, he finds himself struggling to survive.
by Eric Eisenberg April 19, 2012 comments
Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie May Star Together In Ridley Scott's The Counselor
Scott is aiming to start production in late June, just after Prometheus opens, and while Fox is still in talks to distribute, it's hard to imagine they wouldn't pull out all the stops to get their hands on this project. Despite the generic title, the story is anything but slow
by Katey Rich April 12, 2012 comments
Ridley Scott's The Counselor Getting Attention From Angelina Jolie And 20th Century Fox
Ridley Scott's next project, The Counselor, may be moving fast, but the talent that it's collecting is no joke. In addition to the fact that Scott is on-board (a three-time Oscar nominee), the script was written by Cormac McCarthy, Michael Fassbender is attached to star in the titular role, and both Javier Bardem and Jeremy Renner have been gunning for the part of the major villain. But things are not stopping there.
by Eric Eisenberg April 10, 2012 comments
Jeremy Renner And Javier Bardem Still In The Running For Ridley Scott's The Counselor, Natalie Portman Too?
The plot centers on a lawyer (Fassbender), who believes that he can dip a toe in the drug game, make some quick cash, and get out untouched. Everything starts going wrong, however, and he finds himself fighting to survive.
by Eric Eisenberg March 8, 2012 comments
Jeremy Renner And Javier Bardem Interested In Joining Ridley Scott's The Counselor
Jeremy Renner, Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt are all interested in playing the villain in The Counselor. The story follows a young lawyer (Fassbender) who believes that he can dabble in the drug trade without getting in to deep. His best laid plans go awry, however, and he finds himself struggling to survive. Of the three names mentioned, Pitt is the long shot, as it's unclear if his schedule would allow him to take on the part.
by Eric Eisenberg February 24, 2012 comments
Michael Fassbender Confirmed For Ridley Scott's The Counselor
Based on an original McCarthy screenplay, The Counselor is referred to as "No Country for Old Men on steroids" by an insider with knowledge of the plot. The source explains that the story centers on an attorney who thinks he can safely dabble in the drug trade on the side. But the deeper he gets into the criminal underbelly, the harder its going to be to come out cleanly on the other side.
by Sean O'Connell February 21, 2012 comments
Ridley Scott Making Cormac McCarthy's The Counselor, Could Michael Fassbender Star?
The film isn't based on a novel, but rather an original script that McCarthy wrote last year and is described as "No Country For Old Men on steroids." The story follows a lawyer who decides to try and make a bit of money in the drug world. His plan backfires, however, when he is sucked in too deep and must fight to survive.
by Eric Eisenberg February 9, 2012 comments
Ridley Scott Could Make Cormac McCarthy's The Counselor His Next Project
When it was announced that Ridley Scott would be directing a new Blade Runner movie, it came with comments by Alcon Entertainment producer Andrew Kosove who said that particular project likely won't be able to get going until at least 2013. With Prometheus coming out this summer, that means Scott has a hole in his schedule that needs to be filmed.
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The Dragon Productions Theatre Company recently launched its 2012 season with "Marvin's Room," scheduled to run through Feb. 12 in Palo Alto.
Written by Scott McPherson, the 1992 Drama Desk Award winner for Best Play is a darkly humorous look at life, death, mental illness and family. It centers on two estranged sisters who are reunited when one of them needs the family to be tested for a bone-marrow donation.
Cast members include Mary Lou Torre, Meredith Hagedorn, Ronald Feichtmeir, Clifford Samoranos, Lynda Marcum, Janine Evans, Jeff Swan and Jim Johnson. Laura Jane Bailey directs.
The Dragon Theatre is located at 535 Alma St., Palo Alto.
Tickets are $16-$30.
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