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Scheduled to go on-sale November 15, an all-new Honda CR-V emerges for 2002 with a new chassis, body, engine and interior that deliver impressive amounts of functionality, refinement, performance and safety. The new CR-V elevates Honda value to a new level with more standard features, more power, the latest enhanced safety technology and incredible amounts of all-around utility for an entry-level SUV. Inside, the CR-V seats five passengers comfortably in a quieter cabin with significantly increased interior volume and more standard luxury features.
The 2002 CR-V is powered by an all-new 2.4-liter, 16-valve, dual overhead cam 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine. Representing the cutting edge of Honda's famed engine technology, the i-VTEC system (the "i" stands for "intelligent") combines Honda's patented VTEC system with Variable Timing Control (VTC) to produce 160-horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque - an increase of 10 percent more horsepower and 22 percent more torque compared to the 2001 model.
Additionally, low- and mid-range torque have substantially increased to deliver better overall acceleration. Even with the increased power output of the i-VTEC engine, fuel economy has improved to an estimated 22/26 mph city/hwy. All 2002 CR-Vs are certified to meet the new LEV-2 emission standards.
The interior is designed for maximum adaptability to meet people-hauling or cargo needs. The designers and engineers went to great lengths to introduce some exciting new features that are truly innovative to this class of vehicle - or any vehicle for that matter. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission have an instrument panel mounted gear selector (manual transmission CR-V models have the gear shifter positioned on the floor). The parking brake is smartly integrated into the instrument panel to provide extra room between the front seats.
More innovation can be found in the exclusive fold-and-tumble rear seat that adds a new element of convenience to accessing the vast 72.0 cu. ft. of cargo area. The CR-V now accommodates two fully assembled, full-size mountain bikes with ease - a feat that few entry SUVs can accomplish even when the rear seats are completely removed. The unique reclining 60/40 rear seat moves independently on tracks up to 6.7 inches forward and aft, and features a center armrest with drink holders. All rear passengers have three-point seat belts and headrests. Front and rear passengers enjoy increased shoulder and hip room, and the seat size has increased as well. A moonroof comes standard on the CR-V EX - a completely new feature for 2002. Overall, the interior volume has grown to 139.5 cu. ft., an increase of 11.9 cu. ft. Meanwhile, the exterior dimensions have increased barely an inch.
Honda engineers developed a new chassis for the 2002 CR-V engineered to increase torsional rigidity by 50 percent and bending rigidity by 30 percent along with enhanced safety and efficient packaging. The new CR-V platform incorporates a new 4-wheel independent suspension system. Up front, the CR-V features a Toe Control Link MacPherson Strut suspension for outstanding handling, ride and packaging. In the rear, the CR-V is equipped with a reactive compact double-wishbone suspension that helps provide additional cargo space.
The 2002 CR-V uses the latest enhanced safety technology from Honda with advanced dual-stage driver's and front passenger's airbags, standard side airbags on EX (available on LX), front seatbelts with load limiters and buckle pre-tensioners. For added safety, the lower front side frame and lower bumper-beam have been specially engineered to engage the structural elements of cars, trucks and SUVs in the event of a crash.
The 2002 CR-V is available in LX, LX 4WD and EX 4WD trims, all well-equipped with comfort and convenience features. All CR-Vs feature dual power mirrors, intermittent front and rear window wipers and washers, air conditioning with Micron Air-Filtration, power windows with auto down and up driver's window, power door locks, floormats, an Immobilizer anti-theft system, cruise control, two-texture seating surfaces, a sunglasses holder, and a front driver and passenger side armrest (on automatic models). The CR-V in LX trim provides an AM/FM/cassette/CD player with four speakers. The EX trim adds standard Real Time(TM) 4WD, AM/FM/cassette/6-CD changer with six speakers, a power moonroof and rear privacy glass. New colors for the 2002 CR-V include a new Saddle interior color scheme, and on the exterior: Eternal Blue Pearl, Chianti Red and Mojave Mist Metallic.


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(ELFIN'S END ZONE) -- Yesterday was 24 years since Doug Williams struck his blow for equality. Emphatically answering those who wondered if a black quarterback could ever lead his team to a Super Bowl triumph, Williams passed for a then-record four touchdowns, all in the second quarter, winning MVP honors and leading the Redskins to a 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos.
Prior to Williams' monster day on the NFL's biggest stage, black quarterbacks such as Marlin Briscoe, Shack Harris, Joe Gilliam and Vince Evans hadn't made much of an impact. Warren Moon was starting - but not starring -- in Houston. Randall Cunningham was just getting going in Philadelphia.
And while all of America knew that Williams had to fight through a hyper-extended knee to stay on the field while missing just two plays that day in San Diego, not many people know that he almost wasn't a Redskin that season. Coach Joe Gibbs, who had been his offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay and had brought him to Washington in 1986, told Williams that he was being traded to the Los Angeles Raiders not long before the start of the next season. Make that almost traded.
"I called everybody back home in Zachary, La. to tell 'em I had been traded to somewhere I had a chance to start," Williams recalled recently. "Jay (Schroeder) was going to start in Washington. But when I went to see Coach Gibbs the next day, he said, 'Doug-las, I changed my mind. I think you're going to help us win a championship this year.' I couldn't argue with him. He just had one of his gut feelings and my whole future changed that day."
So did those of black quarterbacks who followed.
"By winning a Super Bowl, Doug opened doors for everyone else, especially guys like myself," said Jason Campbell, then a six-year-old in Taylorsville, Ms., later the Redskins' starting quarterback from 2007-09 and now about to become a free agent after two years with the Raiders. "African-American quarterbacks are pretty much just quarterbacks today. There were guys who came before Doug who helped him like Shack Harris, but lot of what's changed in football now for African-American quarterbacks is because of Doug."
Indeed, while some black quarterbacks - Donovan McNabb, Michael Vick, and Cam Newton, to name three - have been as quick on their feet as they are throwing the football, Campbell, Byron Leftwich and Tony Banks, to name three - have been as much classic dropback types as say, white quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Tom Brady or Drew Bledsoe.
"Every day, I'm hearing about the Super Bowl or reading about it somewhere," Williams said. "I get emails about it nearly every day. I can't tell you how many dads of players I'm recruiting want to talk about it. That day was the greatest time in my life. I still get chillbumps when I see the highlights. We had a (Redskins) reunion last summer in North Carolina and guys like Mark May, Gary Clark and Brian Davis said, 'You got that ring for me.' That's not really true. We won as a team, but it sure made me feel good to hear them say that. Whenever I'm in Washington, I get treated so well. Washington will always be a very special place for me."
When Campbell, who had worn No. 17 at Auburn, partially in tribute to Williams, was drafted in the first round by the Redskins in 2005, Washington owner Dan Snyder had him call Williams and ask for permission to wear the number for the burgundy and gold.
"I wanted to keep wearing 17 because of what Doug had meant on the field and in the community," Campbell said. "He had that demeanor, so calm and smooth. He kept fighting, but he didn't let anything get to him. I've tried to be that way. Through all my ups and downs, I've kept fighting and I've always been involved in the community. I still hear from kids in the Washington area and that's what I tell them to do."
As for Williams, he's back coaching at Grambling, the school that offered him a chance to play quarterback in 1973 when Southeastern Conference schools like Auburn - which Campbell led to an undefeated season in 2004 - wouldn't consider a black field general.
"I get so much of the credit for changing the game for black quarterbacks, but guys like Shack, Joe Gilliam and Marlin Briscoe laid the groundwork for me and the guys in my generation," Williams said. "But (Redskins general manager) Bruce Allen, who's the ultimate football history guy, told me that the history of the NFL can't be written without me. People have even compared me to Barack Obama which is silly. Winning a Super Bowl isn't the same as being elected President."
No, it's not, but Williams still left a lasting legacy.
WUSA-9's Sports Insider, David Elfin, has covered sports since he was a junior at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1975. He is the Washington representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee and is the author of seven books on Washington sports including the new "Washington Redskins: The Complete Illustrated History."


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I play 4e with one group and Pathfinder with another. I GM both which keeps me on my toes...
So I got curious - who in here plays 4e. I for one love the system but I know a lot of people are hesitant to "upgrade". Personally I could pave a road with outdated rpg books *lol*
So, if you play 4e, join the group - the first question is allready posted in there
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I play 4e with one group and Pathfinder with another. I GM both which keeps me on my toes...
*hisses at the mentioning of the anathema*
I really dislike 4E. The whole feel of a PnP MMORPG is what makes me feel like a cat stroked backwards. I could rant about it more, but people don't need to see that thing...
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I play 4e and have the most experience with it. (I did play part of one campaign 3.5, though.) The campaign I'm working on right now is for 4e.
I don't play 4e - I don't use DnD for my Role Play gaming group at all. I use the Gurps system and have for decades. After following your link I am wondering why we would want to keep this in a separate area?
I would like to create maps for 4e and while it might help if I did play 4e, I don't think it limits my ability to create the type of maps I hear folks speaking about.
Since I already know Gurps and can make it as complex or simple as I want it I don't see the need for a core system change. There are plenty of rules for shoving, throwing, knocking back etc within Gurps if I want to use them and a dangerous battlemap that allows for various strategies in combat shouldn't be that big of a problem.
If I'm the only one who feels this way than no worries but it seems we would be better off if we allowed for everyone to help in making maps specific for the 4e experience. Regardless if they play it or not. *shrug*
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I play once a week... I'm on the fence as to if I really like it as opposed to 3.5. I think combat can be very time consuming.
Of course I'm a Pathfinder/3.5 gamer as stated many times. I don't play 4e, but am working at building a site that specializes in making all types of maps, especially 4e. I've been playing D&D since 1977, so all editions but 4e - as well as plenty of other game systems: Traveler, Space Opera, Twilight 2000, Paranoia, HOL, Runequest, and several others.
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Lamar School's Shannon Sellers won the Lauderdale County Spelling Bee.
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"Last year, I got second," said Sellers. "And this year it's so great to win. It's so great to be able to compete."
One of Sellers' classmates, Anna Kate Fahey, was runner-up.
Students from Lamar and Lauderdale County schools as well as homeschooled students, competed in the bee.
The statewide spelling bee is Mar. 19 in Jackson.
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|SVT Performance (2002-2004) The place to chat about any 2.0L SVT DOHC Zetec engine performance, tuning and exhaust related upgrades.
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|New around these parts. I would love to get a tune. All stock minus cai. I've been reading in here for weeks as a non member but I joined the day I got my Red 5 door SVTF. What I am seeing is that Tom's tune is the best money can buy. Who is this Tom and how can I reach him? Also what would be the cheapest option for tuning? Saw an SKL chip on Amazon but considering its $50 and has no reviews I assume it's a scam. Also how do I change my profile picture?
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Received product quick and had it loaded in car couple of days after it showed up
First impressions idle drops very quick after start huge notice in power after 3k rpm where before it was around 4500. No need to down shift to pass or go up steep hills. I have also noticed that I can slow down to 1500 rpm in 5th gear and just tap back on the gas and take right off again where as before I would stall on my first catalog he said my car looked really good off base tune he wrote me a second tune that I think was a Lil better than base have not data logged since then deffinatly a good product well worth it. Keep in mind the more mods you have the better the tune results will be Tom has always answer phone for me or calls back quick he is busy with other work and customers so relax if it takes him a bit to get back to you. I am going turbo and will be continuing to turn with him next month or June when project is finished and funds are lined up
Should have been the first thing I ever did...
1. Turbo Tom (Focus-Power)
2. SCT XCal 3
3. $150, acquired the XCal 3 seperately
4. 1 Week
5. Read the process on the website and here. I'm not a stranger to using a ODB II scanner, but the XCal has its quirks. Initially I was going to use an XCal 2, but the unit was having some issues, so I got the 3 and went from there. I was worried that it would have issues loading/flashing, but I had no issues at all. Keep in mind, flashing the car takes about 10 minutes.
Differences in the car : Without having much done to my SVT, I can say that the immediate difference in low and mid range power is very noticeable. I can leave the car in 4th or 5th and not be itching to hit 2nd or 3rd for passing. The higher rev limit is nice, allows the car to stay in the powerband longer. Taking off from a stop in 1st no longer has any bog. Mileage is better, but I haven't gone through an entire tank of gas yet. Looking like I'll gain at least 2 mpg in mixed driving conditions (and I have a heavy right foot...)
Issues : None to speak of. The car just runs and feels better.
Datalogging : just call Tom, he can set you up real quick. Speaking of...
6. I've heard both sides of the fence when it comes to tuning. When it came down to picking someone, I went with a recommendation from an experienced local SVT owner. Tom was always able to get back to me within a few hours (even with some personal business going on in his side of things) and he always gets back to you in whatever method you specify. I spoke with him several times on the phone to get datalogging setup and my experience was a good one. When I start seeking boost, I already know where I'm going to go.
Tom will make recommendations on your setup too - but he isn't overbearing about it.
If you do one thing to your SVT, let it be this.
1. Turbo Tom
2. SCT Xcal3
3. $419
4. 9 Months
5. The install was intimidating at first, but was alot easier then I thought it would be. Torque comes sooner, much more responsive, 2-3mpg boost. I noticed a big difference in responsiveness as I pulled out of my driveway. By far the best mod for an SVT, or really any car.
6. Tom was very helpful over the phone and was able to answer any questions I had. He's very knowledgeable and is willing to help you. Shipping was sluggish, taking 12 days for my Xcal3 to arrive. I live in SE Michigan.
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1. Toms Tune
2. SCT xCal
3. $150 for tune, $120 for SCT (eBay)
4. Since Feb, 2013
5. After 7 tune files, i found the best one for my SVT. Not everyone has the same setup and not every SVT runs the same, but this tune works best in my SVT. Low end pickup is much better over stock and the DSI kicks in sooner and gives you better torque at lower RPMs. I could never drive my SVT on stock tune ever again...
6. Tom is helpful and understanding, and i'm sure he has plenty of others to tune so keeping that in mind, he's pretty good with the SVTs. I'll tune my Turbo SVT with him too.
7. No dyno yet.
1. FSWerks (Randy)
2. SCT Livewire
3. $499 w/ tune.
4. I've had the tune since Feb.
5. I love the Tune it runs great with it. A noticeable difference in power and I raised the rev limit to my liking 7.8k.. which I hardly go that high. Also RPM idle is 1k for my all three motor mounts to help with vibration.
6. I ordered a few things from Randy and Matt one of his employees at FSWerks.. I was greatly impressed with the asstiance during the transaction and all the information that was provided.
7. No Dyno's yet.
Worked for me sorry you had issues , try these and I will look into it further
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DeJesus to undergo surgery
David DeJesus will undergo surgery on Monday to repair a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. He suffered the injury last night while attempting to make a catch on a ball hit by New York's Derek Jeter. The recovery time is a minimum of 10 weeks.
David's .318 average on the year is his highest since he joined KC in 2003. DeJesus extended his record of errorless games by a KC outfielder to 241 last night, which is well ahead of the old record of 165 by Amos Otis. We wish David the best in his recovery!


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Today's entry is from guest blogger Alyssa J. Miller, an instrument-rated private pilot currently working on the commercial rating. Alyssa is an editor for AOPA's electronic publications.–Jill Tallman
Any aircraft with a max gross weight of 1,320 pounds and a 100-horsepower engine is going to jump off the ground, but the handling characteristics of and sight picture from the Remos make you feel almost as if you are levitating on takeoff.
Imagine riding upward on a Ferris wheel (sans the carnival music) or lifting off in a helicopter. Now, combine the two for a sense of takeoff in a Remos.
I recently had the opportunity to fly AOPA's 2010 Sweepstakes Fun to Fly Remos with AOPA Pilot Senior Editor Alton Marsh and go through a standard checkout—takeoff, slow flight, stalls, steep turns, no-flap landing, and full-flap landing.
The aircraft's smaller cowling and large windows in the door provide excellent forward and downward visibility, allowing the pilot to see much more runway on takeoff than in a Cessna 172. And with a rotation speed of just 30 to 40 mph (yes, mph, not knots) and a climb rate of 1,000 fpm, it seems as if it's just floating off the ground.
Slow flight, stalls, and steep turns are seemingly effortless in the aircraft—you really don't need to use trim at all (this from a weakling who uses trim a lot). The Remos is much more sensitive to control inputs than a Cessna 172, requiring a light grip on the control stick and small, gentle inputs.
The Remos is equipped with 40 degrees of flaps, so its final approach path is steep with full flaps. It's not much different than the approach angle for a Cessna 170 or 172 with 40 degrees of flaps, but, again, the smaller cowling lets you see a lot more ground than you would in a larger aircraft.
Touchdown. Well, it's not like the conclusion of a Ferris wheel ride or landing in a helicopter. It's smoother. The aircraft is light, and it wants to fly, so touchdown is very graceful—even when you bounce. The wind, although blowing straight down the runway, had started to pick up by the end of my flight. On the last landing, I bounced a little. But, it felt as if I had touched down just enough for the wheels to kiss the runway, then briefly lift off again before returning to the ground. An onlooker later told me that the bounce looked very benign (I wasn't too pleased with the landing). I've had my share of bounced landings in plenty of aircraft, and none of them felt as smooth as this one. So, in this case, I'd chalk the gracefulness up to the airplane, not the pilot.
After logging 1.4 hours in the aircraft, I must say that I agree wholeheartedly with AOPA Pilot Associate Editor Jill Tallman, this year's sweepstakes manager—this Remos certainly lives up to its "Fun to Fly" theme.


text: By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Following tower upgrades to allow for faster network speeds, Viaero now offers their 4G service throughout much of Chase and Perkins Counties, including the communities of Imperial, Wauneta and Grant. Lisa Murray, spokesperson for Viaero, said service in Imperial and the area has been fully tested and is now operational. In the wireless telecommunications realm, 4G represents the latest technology available today. This fourth generation mobile phone communication technology standard allows for network speeds equal or exceeding wired broadband. Murray said the upgrade has increased their network data speeds up to 20 times of the speed of their former technology. Murray noted more than 60 percent of the nation's wireless phone subscribers people now use smartphones. With the capabilities of smartphones, she said Viaero's increased network speeds provides their customers with a powerful tool. Because of their network configuration, Viaero customers can talk on the phone while also accessing the Internet. That's not possible with all wireless networks. To allow customers to take advantage of the 4G network, the company has introduced plans that offer unlimited data. Murray said people are using more and more data through their smartphones. With an unlimited data plan, she noted people don't need to worry about being charged for data overages.Viaero Based in Fort Morgan Viaero is headquartered in Fort Morgan, Colo., and specializes in providing wireless service to rural communities. The company's president, Frank DiRico, said the company has spent more than $70 million over the past two years to upgrade many of its areas to 4G. Rural areas don't get the full attention of national carriers, he noted. So, this upgrade fills the coverage gap for needed high-speed wireless data networks, he said. Viaero operates in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas and southeast Wyoming.


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1935 Ford Custom Coupe - Ruby DeluxeWritten by Brian Brennan on May 13, 2011 Contributors: Randy Lorentzen Beauty Is In The Details, And That's Where It All Begins
Oftentimes we can be in awe of a hot rod so well done we aren't sure where to begin or even where to point and say, "There, that's what makes this car so special, so different from the rest."
"Bugs", from SoCal, enjoyed the lines of the original Lincoln Zephyr, but not having one he took a different approach. He felt the Zephyr styling reflected his like of the art-deco era and knew he wanted to incorporate this look and feel into his custom. His '35 Ford custom coupe just might be one of those cars that's special, different from the rest. Well, we called it a "coupe" but the reality is this piece of historic Ford tin began as a '35 humpback sedan and turned into a coupe by Troy Ladd and his staff at Hollywood Hot Rods (HHR) in Burbank, California. To get to this point, a great deal of effort and talent was pressed into service.
HHR began with the sedan body, chopping it 5 inches, fitting it with a fabricated steel roof insert, all the while retaining the sedan rear window, utilizing suicide sedan doors along with custom sweeping window frames. Look closely at the lower door body line and you'll see that it "flows" into the custom-fabricated rocker panels. The sharp non-symmetrical peak rear fenders are custom, pontoon style, extended 8 inches, and filled with fabricated-full cover fender skirts.
The rear section of the car is extended 6 inches and outfitted with '46 Hudson taillights, integrated into a custom rear rolled pan. More custom work in back includes the fabricated rear bumper using '49 Merc bumper bullets, while resting between the rear fenders is an aluminum decklid made from a Bentley hood skin.
The front fenders also fell into the custom-fabricated category beginning their life as '35 Plymouth fronts with a peak added along with integrated contoured running boards and horizontal joints. The headlights started as '41 Chevy truck buckets but were neatly molded into the fenders. Resting directly between the front fenders is a '41 white commercial truck grille with a handmade stainless surround and a custom hood featuring a peaked crown and handmade sides resurrecting '35 Ford louvers. All the HHR massaged sheetmetal was then taken to John Harb and his crew at The Shop (Los Angeles) for one final bit of bodywork and then painted in a PPG Cherry Amber Red.
All this massaged and painted sheetmetal rests on a Fatman Fabrications (Charlotte, North Carolina) chassis featuring an independent front suspension, power rack-and-pinion, Firestone airbags utilizing an Air Lift digital air suspension, KYB shocks, and drum brakes linked to a dual reservoir master cylinder with a power booster.
The rear suspension is again a combination of Air Lift, Firestone, and KYB linked to a triangulated four-bar built around a Ford 9-inch with 3.08 gears. More corner items include Wheelsmith Smoothies, measuring 15x6, wrapped with Coker radial wide whites, and dressed with '41 Studebaker caps.
The engine is the hot rod workhorse in the small-block Chevy crate motor with an Edelbrock intake, 650-cfm four-barrel, and finned air cleaner and valve covers. An HEI ignition is retained along with block hugger headers and 21/2-inch exhaust system and turbo mufflers. Hooked to the small-block is a 700-R4 prepped by Transition (Sun Valley, California), equipped with a Gennie (Denver) shifter and linked to an Inland Empire Driveline driveshaft (Ontario, California).
Bugs wanted to have a hand in his hot rod, so the well-known tattoo artist made his artistic talents visible throughout the interior. The art-deco design and renderings came directly from his mind to his pen and through his hands yielding the one-of-a-kind art-deco dash knobs, center console, ignition bezel, and key. The '46 Pontiac steering wheel features a matching horn button matching the custom brake pedal, shift knob, and handles all made by Bugs. Other interior appointments include the custom-fabricated one-off steel dash by HHR while the gauge cluster is a restored early Chrysler with a '41 Mercury clock. The dash and garnish molding was painted in a woodgrain pattern by Jon Harb. The interior stitch work was handled by Dave Martinez, of Martinez Custom Upholstery (Burbank, California), and covers early Mustang buckets in Ultraleather.
This custom coupe will most definitely stand the test of time bringing the best of a bygone era forward and coupling with today's craftsmanship.
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It was the art-deco era, and style was everything. Note how the upholstery, handle, and surround all work together to yield a design greater than the sum of its parts-truly what style is all about.Wheelsmith Smoothies with '41 Stude caps and Coker wide whites say it all-it's a custom and there is no mistaking the look.The headlights may have started out as utilitarian in their purpose but once HHR molded these '41 Chevy truck buckets into the fenders the appearance changed dramatically.The HHR dash is fitted with an early Chrysler gauge cluster and a '41 Merc clock. Note all of the knobs are designed, cast, and fabricated by Bugs.The '46 Pontiac steering wheel features a matching horn button that matches the custom brake pedal, shift knob, and handles, all made by Bugs.


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Has anyone seen this particula issue before - one of our users just brought in Droid Razr Maxx HD.
When trying to sync it using Corporate (Exchange) option as in Zimbra wiki it sees server fine but when setup is done
message pops up saying "Corp requires you update your security settings" with option to click ok or cancel.
No matter what you click message just pops up again.
Account doesn't show up in calendar and if you try to go and check mail you get same message again and no way to get to mail itself.
We are not enforcing anything on our server (we don't require encryption or pin).
So I am not sure what kind of security settings update it might be talking about.
Any clue anyone?


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May 29th is officially #varosé day! A celebration of the wonderful rosé wines that wineries across Virginia make and a day to appreciate this often maligned wine.
Rosé has an image problem in America. It is too often associated with White Zinfandel and other sweet blushes that have no character, substance or depth. But true rosé is not like that, even a sweet rosé can have a complexity to it if it is made correctly. And there are a lot of well-made rosé ones in Virginia, we will be highlighting one of them here over the next few weeks.
The great news is that he Virginia Wine Board is going to work with us and Drink What You Like, Virginia Wine Time, Wine About Virginia and (hopefully, now that they are blogging again) the awesome Swirl, Sip, Snark to make this day a huge success and put Virginia Rosé on the map. Several wineries have also expressed interest in participating.
If you tweet or blog and want to be involved let me know and use the hashtag #varosé to tell everyone how much you love Virginia Rosé.
Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Wine and Cheese Pairing class at The Piedmont Epicurean Arts Center (PEAC) in Leesburg, VA. The center is a fairly new venture organized by Doug Fabbioli of Fabbioli Cellars, Lucinda Smith of A Perfect Pour and James F. Koennicke of Fabbioli Cellars. The PEAC offers classes for both industry professionals as well as enthusiasts of the epicurean arts including wine, food, agriculture and the businesses associated with them.
Our class was taught by James Koennicke, who is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and certified by the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) holding their Advanced Certificate with Distinction (AC).
We started off the class by talking about the 5 different things that humans can taste:
1) Sweet
2) Salt
3) Bitter
4) Sourt
5) Umami
Of course most of us were able to guess the first 4 on the list....but didn't know much about Umami. We were told that it was discovered in 1906 in Japan, and that the word Umami translates roughly to 'pleasant savory taste'. Umami balances and enhances flavor.
The wines we had in front of us for tasting this evening were:
Smoking Moon unoaked Chardonnay
Toasted Head oaked Chardonnay
2011 Fabbioli unoaked Chambourcin
2010 Fabbioli Cabernet Franc Reserve (17 months in Oak)
Fabbioli Pear Wine
The cheeses on our plate were:
Brie - sweet dominant
Goats milk Chevre - Acidic, more sour dominant
Cheddar (young) - Balanced, salt/sweet, Umami - Easiest to pair
Roquefort - Salty/Umami
While bud break may be a few weeks out, vineyards in Virginia are starting to see weeping vines. Weeping vines occur when it starts to warm up and the sap flows from the roots through the pruned canes. It only occurs for a few days a year and is easy to miss if you aren't watching out for it.
Fortunately, it was on full display today at Breaux Vineyards.
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If it has seemed colder than usual to you in Virginia this year, you are correct. According to Weather Underground March of 2013 had a mean temperature 16° cooler than last year, and so far in April we are 20° cooler than last year (more details in chart above).
This time last year we were in full bud break, best estimate is that bud break is at least two weeks away last year. The question is what impact will this late start have on the growing season.
According to Ben Renshaw at 8 Chains North it is too early to know:
Yes, it is too early to know the impact on the vintage as a whole, so far I am just fine with a later bud-break. The last 3 vintages have all shown early bud break and that makes for early frost damage problems...which it did all three years. Moreover, while we had very early budbreak last year (first was march 19!) it did not mean an early harvest, we still carried the big reds into the end of October...and the vines were TIRED!
Incidently, after being in all my vineyards this week, I dont see budbreak coming in the next 2 weeks, maybe even month! Although the warm air arrives within a few days, so you never know.
I am actually comfortable with this cold weather. The buds of our vines are still dormant and waiting for the warmer weather. The later arrival of spring is actually good for the crop. Damage occurs to grapevines when the buds have opened and we get a hard frost.
Last year we ran our frost protection system 6 times to protect our vineyard during these exposed frost incidents. We had a very early spring but some late frost arrived to cause problems Many vineyards had low yields in their Cabernet Franc crop. I am convinced that these frost incidents caused undetected damage to these vineyards. We did quite well with our yields as we had frost protection.
Next year I hope you touch base to ask me if I am bored because the
spring seems so uneventful and that it looks like everything is going
I am now at the point of being concerned with the cold spring. We are
still several weeks out on the start of bud-break is my guess which
could take the first buds until close to the start of May. That does
not bode well for the later budding and especially those that are later
ripening. We still have to assume that we will have a frost event
sometime around October 15-20 since it is the norm. By having this late
of a start it could create some difficulty ripening Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. I think for it to be possible we will
need to have a combinations of low yields and a hot summer to excelerate
everything. That said, the hot short growing season will help with
ripening sugars, acid and to an extent flavor, but the tannins could
still be very rough because of having a short growing season.
No on the reverse side it could heavily benefit varieties like Merlot,
Chardonnay, Tannat, and especially Viognier. It could also help Syrah
if we have a warmer than usual summer. All of these varieties are more
mid season ripeners that we shouldn't have a problem getting fully
mature assuming no horrible rainy harvest :). The cool thing here is
that they could finish ripening a little later so they will benefit from
some cooler nights and therefore preserve a little more acidity as the
flavors, tannins and sugars ripen. We could end up with very balanced
but ripe mid season ripeners. Given a lot of people questioning
Viognier as a State grape right now it would do us some good to have a
vintage that it shines far more then anything else.
So, yes, while it is still too early to tell what the vintage will be
like, we always have to use all the information we have. With this cold
spring and extremely late bud-break I think it would be wise to thin the
yield pretty heavily to have a better chance of ripening across the
I am guessing you will post the blog on Sunday when it is 75 and sunny
so everyone will forget how cold it has been :). I know last year I
found it funny when someone interviewed me about the drought conditions
and then it was on TV during a complete rain out day. Next year we
should talk about all the potential struggles early so that they don't
Once we start warming up, lets hope we stay there. Frost is never welcomed once the vines come out of their dormant state. Think of the vines as a baby that is taking an extra long nap. The vines are sleeping too. While the babies sleep, we're getting as much done in the background to prepare for their awakening as possible.
We could indeed have a later harvest in '13 since we're about 5-10 days later than normal but it's anybody's guess and really too early to tell. Last year we were at least 3 week early so this year is no comparison.
There's several months of weather ahead to consider and in the spirit of VA winemaking, we take what Mother Nature gives us and roll with the punches. All in all, there will be green and grape on the horizons! Have no fear!
Long time readers know I am a big fan of wine writer Jane Anson, her writing style is engaging and her she has a deep knowledge of Bordeaux.
That is on full display in her new book Bordeaux Legends, which is now available in the United States.
Bordeaux Legends chronicles the 500+ year history of the 5 first growth Chateaux in Bordeaux. This is not a dry recitation of the history of these great properties, instead it is an engaging recount that shows how the history of these estates is intertwined. There are great stories that only someone with the kind of access that Jane has would be able to uncover and share.
The great writing is only one aspect of the book, Jane has paired with Isabelle Rozenbaum to provide the stunning photography included in the book. The book is filled with beautiful images that showcase the beauty of the estates as well as the wine itself. Again, these are images of parts of the chateaux that most people will never see.
This is a riveting and beautiful book and we are giving a reader a chance to see for him or herself. We are giving away a brand new copy of the book to one lucky reader of this blog.
Simply email me at email@example.com with the answer to the trivia question below and we will select one lucky winner. Entries must be received before Monday, April 8th at midnight EDT and the winner must live in the continental United States.
The question is: There are 6 red varietals that can be used in Bordeaux wine: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and _______?
Remember, send your entry to firstname.lastname@example.com by midnight on Monday April 8th and you could win!
For the last few years Château Brane-Cantenac has thrown one of the coolest and unique En Primeur parties. They choose a photographer, commission that photographer to take pictures showcasing their take on the estate, and unveil the images with a big party one evening during En Primeur.
They call this series 'Brane seen through the eyes and lens of..." This year, the featured photographer is François Poincet and the party is being held the evening of April 10th.
The team at Brane was nice enough to share some sample images, but, based on previous years, these don't do the work real justice. I highly recommend checking them out in person.
More details are available in their press release below.
This year, for our series 'Brane seen through the eye and lens of…', Henri Lurton has invited the photographer François Poincet, winner of the Terroir d'Images Contest in 2011 and well-known in the wine industry for his photographic contributions to the Wine Spectator, Decanter or Vigneron magazines. Particularly pleased to be solicited for this project, François agreed to give HIS own vision of Brane-Cantenac, an original vision indeed, since he chose to pay homage to all those men and women who are usually invisible while contributing daily to the production of a great wine. "I really wanted to do something different, less conventional and out of the beaten track without the earnestness of the wine and vine world" François told us.
"And I really enjoyed very much taking these pictures because I had to push the people to their limits and extract the positive aspect of their personality. I aimed at looking at the work in the vine or in the vat room from an opposite angle, with humor, letting the people express themselves fully, while bringing out the love they have for their jobs. In the beginning, they were a bit bashful, but with the help of the 'word of mouth', it caught on and they participated naturally investing themselves into the project with lots of enthusiasm. On the third day, I was able to capture the best moments because I did not take myself seriously either and everyone involved let go, playing with the lens freely. The introverts remained introverted, the extroverts extroverted and it shows on each snapshot, however I managed to have them 'drop their masks' pushing the shyest ones around so that they finally expressed themselves. As a result, those photo sessions became like a real break for everyone.
I adhered to this project with great pleasure because for the last 3 years Brane has honored our work Before me, two excellent photographers had been selected, Patrick Durand and Eric Boissenot. I had to do something different! The château and its staff appealed to me for their friendliness and most importantly, the managing team supported me 100% in this endeavor, giving me carte blanche on the one hand, and all the means to shoot in optimum conditions. Everyone was involved and as a result, the enthusiasm spread around. I felt a sense of belonging to the staff, which by the way is yet to see the pictures. My greatest pleasure was the selection process, more so than the shooting itself, because I was under a lot of stress during the sessions. This experience for me was a very beautiful human adventure".
The pictures of François Poincet will be on display at Château Brane-Cantenac from April 10 2013 through April 1 2014. Drawing their inspiration from Richard Avedon's black and white portraits, with lots of light, and by having deliberately chosen to be strikingly different, they are totally opposed to the stiff, carefully studied Harcourt's portraits. With a lot of humor, François Poincet brings out a side of Brane's daily life that is rarely revealed where wine and vine give way to the men and women of the winery.
For the second year in a row we are working with several Virginia Wineries to raise money to fight Multiple Sclerosis. This year we will be hosting a wine and cheese tasting. The event is May 5th from1:00 to 3:00 and is being held at the Syrah Restaurant at the Reston Sheraton.
Tickets are $15. The ticket entitles you to a tasting of two wines each from 7 (and counting) wineries plus a sampling of different types of cheese. All money from ticket sales and auction items will benefit the DC Chapter of the National MS Society
In addition there will be a silent auction, with great items donated by local merchants.
Participating wineries include:
Loudoun Valley
8 Chains North
North Gate
Notaviva Vineyards
Fabbioli Cellars
Doukenie Winery
This is a great event and last year we raised over $7000 to fight MS, this year we are hoping for even more success!
Link for pre-registering will be available soon, but you can buy tickets at the door!
Stephen and Shannon Mackey from Notaviva Vineyards have been known for some great events, from their music and wine pairings to their comedy nights, and Friday nights Murdery Mystery Wine Dinner was no exception. Held at their new wine bar Concertino, located in Berryville, VA we were provided with an evening of good food, great wine, and lots of interactive fun and laughter trying to figure out who killed 'Elizabeth'. Was it her brother, who had been borrowing money from her and recently been cut off? Was it the guy whose romantic advances she had rebuffed? Or could it possibly have been a fellow actor, who was jealous of her success? With the great actors from StageCoach Theatre interacting around the room, and many of the diners participating in minor roles, there certainly was many opportunities for ad libbing and lots of jokes.
There are certain rules most people follow when it comes to shipping wine: Pack it well, only ship during certain temperature ranges, and watch for bottle shock. That last rule has alway been the hardest for me to follow, especially when it is a wine that I am really excited about.
That was the dilemma I faced a couple of weeks ago. I received my shipment of Opalie de Château Coutet on a Friday, separately I had planned a Herbes de Provence roasted chicken for dinner on Saturday. 24 hours is not enough time for bottle shock to wear off, but it seemed like a perfect pairing so I went with it. I am happy to report that it was definitely the right move!
Opalie is a new wine from Château Coutet and a new style of wine from the Barsac region. Rather than the botrytis-influenced sweeter wines that normally originate from Barsac this is a dry white wine. Opalie is a 50/50 blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc from vines specifically chosen for this wine and aged in French Oak.
The wine has wonderful citrus, vanilla and herbal aromas which lead to a balance elegant, fresh and mineral flavors. This is not a lightweight wine though. The oak aging gives the wine body, but it manages keep its freshness through the lingering finish.
I am not the only one excited about this wine, Peter Zavialoff at the Wine House San Francisco declared it the wine of Valentine's Day 2013 and had this to say:
It is special wine. It is such a special wine that I'm going to go out on a limb and declare it 2013's Valentine's Day wine! I've heard from more than one party that it will indeed be included in this year's Valentine's Day celebrations. It's that special. Now that it's here, you can see what all the fuss is about. Now that it's here, you can partake in the Valentine's Day festivities with a bottle yourselves. It's here now, but not for long if recent sales are any indication.
From the moment it was announced I have been fascinated by A Year in Burgundy. The idea of a movie that follows the for seasons of wine in one of the most complex wine regions in the world has a lot of potential, and this movie lived up to that potential.
What better way to watch the movie than with friends and a lot of Burgundy. So, we invited the wine club and told everyone to bring a bottle of their favorite Burgundy ( red or white ).
Surprisingly, given that we didn't put any restrictions on what people could bring, we only got one duplicate. The duplicate was the LaForêt, and while it was the same wine we managed to score two different vintages.
Back to the film. A Year in Burgundy followers importer Martine Saunier during the challenging 2011 vintage as she visits various estates and talks to the winemakers. The film dos a great job of showcasing different estates and highlighting their winemaking styles and different approach to the vines.
The film really brings the winemaking process to life, even its mundane aspects, such as racking. It manages to delves into winemaking techniques without getting bogged down to the point that it loses the focus on story telling.
However, the best part of the film is, hands down, the cinematography. The images the fly across the screen are stunning and the film really brings out the beauty in, around and under Burgundy.
It didn't hurt that we had a great selection of Burgundies to pair with the movie. It is surprisingly easy to find a good Burgundy at your local wine shop for under $30 and we had a range of estates represented during the tasting.
The hit of the afternoon was the 2006 Clos des Lambrays that Sebastien Marquet shared with us. It was an absolutely beautiful, complex wine. The wine blended aromas of red fruit and Indian spices on the nose and had a burst of fruit on the tongue that gave way to soft, structured tannins and a long finish. A rare and wonderful treat.
There has been a lot of interest in Lost Creek Winery since new owners Aimee and Todd Henkle took over last year and we got to see a preview of what is to come at the launch party on Saturday.
Aimee and Todd have been working with Sébastien Marquet, the winemaker at Doukenie Winery and owner of Burgundy Style. The result is two new wines: a 2012 Vidal Blanc and the 2011 Genesis. Both wines are excellent, and a welcome departure from the older wines from Lost Creek.
I've always admired the terroir at Lost Creek. With lots of sunlight, gently sloping hills and a close proximity to the Potomac River the winery seems well-suited to produce good wines and the two new wines live up to the potential of the land.
The Vidal Blanc is 100% Vidal and has a beautiful golden color with aromas of honeysuckle and mango. The stainless steel aged wine has lots of fruit on the Niue and a nice acidity that gives it a refreshing feel. It is a light wine that will pair well with fish, poultry, light cheeses or just a summer evening on the deck.
The 2011 Genesis is a blend of Tannat, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Given how tough the 2011 vintage was, this is a very successful wine that blends the characteristics of each varietal and allows them to shine. The wine has black pepper, currant and black cherry aromas. It has an earthy feel to it and is surprisingly smooth but balanced with firm tannins. An excellent wine to drink now or age for a few years.
Given the initial releases I cannot wait to see what is in store for Lost Creek.
February and March are usually quiet time in a winery. The wine from the previous year's harvest is aging and winemakers existence is primarily about caring and feeding last year's vintage. That makes this time of the year the perfect time for award ceremonies. The two big ones in Virginia are the Governor's Cup and the Virginia Vineyards Association Grower of the Year.
The first award, The Virginia Vineyards Association Grower of the Year went to Len Thompson of Amherst Vineyards. Len has been growing vines in Virginia since 1989 and has won many accolades for the wines produced from his grapes. From the announcement:
"Len Thompson is one of the unheralded heroes behind the success of the Virginia Vineyards Association. For as long as I can remember he has donated freely of his time to support the association and the wine industry. He helps other growers and aspiring growers while producing grapes that have been utilized in wines that have won awards in international competitions," said J. Rock Stephens, chairman, Virginia Wine Board.
An independent grower, Thompson has been an extremely active member of the VVA for over a decade. He has served in many capacities at the VVA, including two terms as vice president, two terms as treasurer, one term as secretary and a term as communications chair. Retiredfrom the VVA board, Thompson, who is also an employee of Rockbridge Vineyards,continues to serve the wine industry as aboard member of the Virginia WineriesAssociation - he is currently serving as vice president.
Speaking at the Governor's Cup awards, Governor McDonnell said, "I congratulate Luca Paschina, the Zonin family, and the entire Barboursville team for winning this year's Governor's Cup for their 2009 Octagon, one of Virginia's most iconic red wines. Luca's Octagon wines are personal favorites of mine, and I know this award winning 12th Edition will make the Virginia wine industry proud now and in the years to come. I also commend the winemakers of the other distinguished wines that comprise this year's Governor's Cup Case. I am confident that wine aficionados and enthusiasts alike will take notice of Octagon and the other impressive offerings in this case. The advancements in Virginia winemaking are on display in every bottle we have here tonight and the stringent requirements of the Governor's Cup competition ensure that Virginia wines receiving medals have been through the most demanding evaluation process."
Barboursville's award-winning Octagon is a Meritage-style blend of the winery's best Bordeaux varietals. The wine is made only in top vintage years. The 2009 vintage is comprised of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine's tasting notes are as follows: It has a deep garnet color, with aromas of chocolate, red berries, cranberries, gaining further depth with tar, spice and a touch of forest floor. Dry yet somewhat fruity, medium to full body with a long finish of tannins. A wonderfully structured old world style red blend.
Parker has devoted extensive personal time as an active proponent of the growth and vitality of the Virginia wine industry. He has addressed legislative issues, such as direct shipping; and provided leadership on many levels, serving as a past president and treasurer of the Virginia Wineries Association, a member of the Virginia Winegrowers Advisory Board, and founding member of the Loudoun Wineries Association. He has served Virginia's interest at the national level as a member of the Executive Committee and Treasurer of Wine America.
I am a big fan of the innovative marketing campaigns that Planet Bordeaux has put together, but their mot recent one has been my favorite, and it is coming to a close today.
The campaign is called "My Bordeaux Wine is..." and it consists of videos submitted by winemakers in Bordeaux talking about what makes their wine special. More than 20 videos have been submitted and they have garnered thousands of votes.
You can view and vote for the videos on the Planet Bordeaux Facebook Page. But, remember, voting ends today, so vote quickly!
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WHEELING - As the ECHL season enters the home stretch, the Wheeling Nailers are already in playoff mode. This despite the fact they would miss the postseason party if it began today.
The Nailers (25-23-10 - 60) enter tonight's 7:05 Atlantic Division battle with heated rival Elmira (32-20-7 - 71) at WesBanco Arena, eight points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
''We've got 14 games left and we've told the guys the mistakes are going to be magnified,'' Wheeling coach Clark Donatelli said following practice Tuesday at the arena. ''It's a game of inches and you've got to be mentally in it.
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Wheeling Nailers coach Clark Donatelli was a speaker at the Wheeling Rotary Club on Tuesday.
''We just can't come out and have six or seven guys take the night off. We can't have that anymore.''
The Nailers are coming off one of their finer weekends of the season, having picked up five of a possible six points at home. They beat Trenton on Saturday and rallied by Kalamazoo on Sunday, with the lone blemish starting off the run Friday in a shootout loss to the Titans that went eight rounds without Wheeling scoring.
''The biggest thing is the compete level,'' Donatelli said. ''It's great to see them come back against a really good, veteran team like Kalamazoo that takes advantage of mistakes.
''We've got another home game with Elmira here that is very important. They spanked us the last couple times, so it should be fun.''
The Jackals routed the Nailers 5-1 on Feb. 27 in the teams' last meeting. It was a game that featured four fights and 104 penalty minutes - 52 each.
''The guys don't like each other,'' Donatelli said. ''There's no love lost, that's for sure.''
Donatelli again pointed to the fact the Nailers are in control of their own playoff lives. That's the way he would like to see it stay, beginning with tonight's game.
''We don't want to get into a situation where we're hoping for another team to lose and it's not in our control,'' he said. ''We can hope Florida loses and this guy loses and South Carolina loses, and we can do all the math tricks.
''But we've got to win hockey games. If we don't win hockey games, it doesn't matter what anybody else does.''
The defending Kelly Cup champion Everblades hold the eighth spot in the East, but face a tall task down the stretch. Although nine of its last 15 games are at home, Florida plays six playoff teams in that span and embarks on a four-game roadtrip (Cincinnati, Fort Wayne twice and Kalamazoo) beginning tonight.
''There's an attitude change and the light has gone on,'' Donatelli said. ''The guys know.
''They've worked all year and it's still in our destiny to get it done.''
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I've never have heard of that and haven't ever done it myself.
Expecting to get an elk from 2012 any day now and this is my first taxidermy experience so thanks for the comment
I never have heard of or tipped a taxy either. Though I suppose you could tip if you wanted to get your next mount back more quickly. With the raise in price of mounts over the past 10 years there is no need to tip in my mind.
yeah they include all profits into costs. i have a lawn care business and have traded labor for work and in that situation i tipped my taxy $200, he got it done very fast and it was quality. my cape wasnt in the best of shape and he took it on his own to get a new one for me at no cost. so i threw in a little extra.
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I used to have a taxidermy business when I lived in SD. Never expected a tip. I will tell you though that costs of all taxidermy supplies and tanning have skyrocketed. Even at the price most taxidermists charge today, I would bet that most of you get paid more per hour at your jobs. Also figure in overhead costs like shop heat and electricity. Personally, I would have been more apt to get a mount done quicker if the guy would offer up a good place to hunt.
I've never tipped my taxidermist.
I'm very good friends with my taxi and he has never mentioned being tipped by anyone and I also have never tipped him or others taxi's I've used in the passed.
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I wanted to mount my ASGT on my CPC tripod, since I had rollers on that one.
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My homemade pier extension serves multiple uses, mounting to the original tripod, the CPC tripod, and the pier plate in the observatory.
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The original mounting bolts were a bit short. Some nice knobs from McMaster-Carr solved that. Since the CPC lives mostly in the observatory, using it's tripod is not a hassle. And I taped the original mount hardware, in a plastic bag, to a leg so I wouldn't lose it.
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Nice job Hubert, it looks very solid.
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"I'm going to go ahead and start this thing off. I'm going to go ahead and say this. I think I said something a couple weeks ago. Look, I got fined $25,000 for not speaking to you all. Me personally, I really don't care. But at the same time, I do answer questions throughout the week. For the league to fine me $25,000, I'm not going to answer any more questions for the rest of this year. If it's going to be an interview, I'm going to conduct. So I'll answer my own questions. I'll ask myself the questions, then give y'all the answers. So from here on out, I'm not answering any more questions for the rest of this season. Enough said of that, now we'll get to the game.
Let me hold it down. Alright. I really haven't had a chance to talk to the guys, so this is no disrespect to the Minnesota Vikings and their organization. The captains, Wilfolk, Tommy Boy, Mayo, Kevin Faulk, man I miss them guys, man, I miss the team. It was hard for me to come here and play. It's been an up and down roller coaster emotionally for me all week. And then to be able to come in here and see those guys, running plays and I know what they're doing, and the success they had on the field, the running game, so I kind of know what type of feeling they have on their locker room, man. I just want to be able to tell the guys, I miss the hell out of them, every last helmet in that locker room.
I mean, Deion Branch came up to me after the game. I've never had a chance to meet Deion Branch, but it was definitely a pleasure to meet him. Coach Belichick, he gave me an opportunity to be a part of something special. That's something I really take to heart. I actually salute coach Belichick and his team and the success they've had before me, during me and after me. So I'm actually stuck for words, just because of the fact that, man, this is just, a lot of memories here. To the New England Patriots fans, that ovation at the end of the game, that really felt heart-warming. I think I actually shedded a tear for that.
Like I said, it's been an emotional roller coaster all week. Tried to prepare, tried to talk to the players and coaches about how this game was going to be played, couple tendencies here and a couple tendencies here. The bad part about it, is you have six days to prepare for a team, and on the seventh day, that Sunday, meaning today, I guess they come over and say, 'Dag Moss, I guess you was right about a couple plays and a couple schemes they were going to run.' And it hurts as a player, that you put a lot of hard work in during the week, and at the end of the week, Sunday, when you get on the field, that's when they acknowledge about the hard work that you put in throughout the week. That's actually a disappointment.
I can't really say enough about this team and this organization. I met with Mrs. Kraft before the game because I really didn't have a chance to talk to her before I left. I thanked Mrs. Kraft for letting me have the opportunity to be a part of something special. The New England Patriots have always been a special organization and I've always watched from afar.
When I got drafted by Minnesota, and I think I said this a couple weeks ago, I think I felt obligated to bring a Super Bowl to Minnesota. And this season is still not over. Do I know what next season and the future is going to bring? No, I do not. But all I can say is that it's a lot of work that we leave on the field each day.
There is a lot of film study that we leave in that room each day. I know how hard these guys work in New England and the only thing that I really tried to do was take what the best coach in football history has brought upon me, or the knowledge that he's given me about the game of football, and I tried to sprinkle it off to the guys the best way I know how. So I'm going to go ahead and end this interview, I have my family to see.
Definitely down that we lost this game because I didn't expect us to lose this game knowing that we had a few things that we had to clean up. But like I said, they played a good game. I wish we could have had that three at the end of the half. Maybe it could have been different. Maybe not. I don't know how many more times I'm going to be up here in New England, but I'm going to leave the New England Patriots, coach Belichick, man, with a salute. Man, I love you guys. I miss you. I'm out."
Verbatim: Randy Moss - NFC North Blog - ESPN
Sounds likes he misses his old girlfriend.
I enjoyed that more than the same annoying, pointless questions the media usually asks.
From the heart. Gotta respect that.
Definitely more interesting than actually getting interviewed
Agreed. But in the process he is throwing his current coaching staff under the bus.
The bad part about it, is you have six days to prepare for a team, and on the seventh day, that Sunday, meaning today, I guess they come over and say, 'Dag Moss, I guess you was right about a couple plays and a couple schemes they were going to run.'
I wish we could have had that three at the end of the half. Maybe it could have been different.
That whole team is filled with prima donnas.
NFL players are asked to do very little for the league they do not get paid for, Interviews is one of them......Maybe Randy should go start his own league, Coach himself, be his own owner, maybe if he could throw the ball to himself then maybe he would try harder....?
Originally Posted by jtd9046
Verbatim: Randy Moss - NFC North Blog - ESPN
If he respects everything about the Patriots and their organization....why did he quit on them? He flat out quit on that team.
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If he respects everything about the Patriots and their organization....why did he quit on them? He flat out quit on that team.
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Refreshing honesty. You don't get that from very many players.
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Keep doing what you're doing to build Strong Towns.
He may have thrown the current coaching staff under the bus, but it sounds like the coaches just flat out ignored what Randy had to say during the week. Childress is a joke, as is the attitude and execution from the entire team and there's no excuse for the Vikes not to have a better record.
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That was interesting as hell to read.
I would much rather listen to that than stupid reporters either throw softball questions or try to stir up controversy that isn't there...all players should speak from the heart instead of letting the business turn you into a robot.
Originally Posted by jtd9046
Agreed. But in the process he is throwing his current coaching staff under the bus.
If I had his coach, I'd throw him under the bus.
Absolutely classy remarks towards a team that traded him. I think that should add some important context to the negative stuff about a staff that everyone knows is pretty poor.
Really good read. I appreciate his honesty.
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Finally, the secret has been revealed!
After much speculation, Jelena Jankovic announced via her website today that she has signed one of the biggest deals in women's tennis with Chinese sports apparel maker ANTA to be her new clothing sponsor. It's the first time a Chinese brand has partnered with a top lady baller and has designed a range of clothing under the JJ brand.
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The recent success of the Beijing Olympics has firmly established China's reputation as a world power in sport. I feel very honoured to be forming a partnership with the leading Chinese sports brand ANTA. I am delighted with the JJ range of products we have developed and I look forward to working with ANTA to promote the development of tennis and the ANTA brand world-wide.In 1994, a shoe manufacturer in the Jinjiang, Fujian province of China named themselves ANTA and the brand was born. They struck a five-year $1.25 million deal with NBA celebrity Shaquille O'Neal in 2006 and also has sponsorship deals NBA stars Damon Jones and Chuck Hayes. This 2008 Reuters article gives more background on ANTA and their move into Nike territory.
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FASHION FIX: JJ signs landmark sponsorship deal with Chinese brand ANTA
Labels: ANTA, fashion, Jelena Jankovic, sponsorship, style, tennis
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- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:40 AM
I wonder how lucrative this deal could be considering they only gave Shaq $1.25 million for FIVE YEARS! That's pennies in athletics these days. But it sounds like they gave her more freedom to design and promote her own line and she doesn't have any other big tennis player to compete with so....ReplyDelete
You can check out my latest post, there's a pic of how the shoe looks like.ReplyDelete
Lisa: HA! Good point but obvs it's one of many and he apparently also was signed at one point or another with Li-Ning the other major Chinese sports brand.ReplyDelete
To your point, I bet there were also less "commitments" or requirements written into their contract and more creative freedom than at Nike or any other place.
Essentially she'll get her own line and not have to grovel for the ANTA too much - WIN WIN WIN!
I just hope the clothing looks good and performs well.
I agree with Lisa. 1.25 mil for a 5 year deal with Shaq. My guess is she went to Nike, Adidas etc with big numbers and they said no and Anta jumped at the chance to get a number 1 tennis player.ReplyDelete
Never heard of Anta before but hey, there's a first for everthing, right?ReplyDelete
But didn't JJ say EVERYBODY was interested? And that's what she comes up with???
I truely hope they pay her big, and I mean BIG, bugs to wear their stuff, because I doubt that we will hear or see anything from her ad wise outside of Asia.
It's kinda sad because I hoped that by signing with a big apparel company she would finally move up the ranks and get on par with the likes of Shrieka, Rena, Vee or even Ana, but I doubt that will happen now.
What concerns me most though is that she will have her own line! I'm sure it's gonna be bright, it's gonna be flashy (too flashy) and it's probably make Mattek look like a true fashionista! LOL
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Maja don't forget the fact that Asia is almost half the world population, and great ( BIG ) market (tennis wise, too) everyone wants to succeed in, so it will pay off whatever the deal is, especially if they come up with some interesting stuff (they have designers from Japan, USA, as I understand, so it won't be just JJ design ) .ReplyDelete
It seems to me that Jelena just tells someone oh, I like this color, this shape, this would be soooo comfortable, and someone else does all the work, and voila JJ designed that.
True, but how does she want to attract other sponsors, when she's only big in Asia? And don't forget that Nike & Adidas surely know how to work the Asian market as well...ReplyDelete
Yeah, your probably right about the designing thing. Doesn't it take quite some time for new designs to come out anyway? Retail and such?
- Tennis ObserverJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Everything is manufactured in China, JJ just goes back to the roots.ReplyDelete
At least in the US market, trending and design are usually completed at least a year before the line would even hit retail.ReplyDelete
I'm wondering if she's getting a huge profit margin payoff here as well. Maybe the upfront monies are on the mid to lower end but the profits she could earn will really large if the manufacturing costs are low ad if she promotes the hell out of it and sells the products.
- AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Three year deal for US$5.1MReplyDelete


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