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The year 2012 seems to be a very fruitful year for Bandung's well-established jazz community, KlabJazz. They rebooted their longest running program Sunday Jazz at the new venue on March 2012 and made it twice a month, ran two 'spin-offs' Groove Collective (on September) and #Blues Platform. Another regular program has also been launched since last October called Prime Time Friday Nite Jazz. Yes, this event provides you a chance to enjoy jazz on Friday, a day which stands as the first day of the weekend by many. Plenty of local tourists mostly from Jakarta, Bogor and nearby started to enter Bandung since Friday. Now they can relax after the trip by enjoying quality jazz event in Bandung that's served for free.
Free jazz event in the beautiful city of Bandung? Yes, you got that right. Plus, it's not just once but now you can have plenty of it. Just in this month, KlabJazz has served no less than 7 events with tens of performers. So naturally we'll think of what they are going to do in 2013. Will these regular programs keep running or we'll even get more from them? One thing you have to know is that KlabJazz will never stop in socializing jazz to Bandung society and will always happily response whenever there's a chance. At least now we just received a confirmation that Prime Time Friday Nite Jazz #07 will start the KlabJazz's program in 2013. This event will come no longer than this Friday (January 4, 2013) and as usual, provided for free by cooperating with the venue Prime Cafe & Bistro.
Unlike the KlabJazz's usual concept that presents around 5 bands in one episode, Prime Time Friday Night Jazz goes with "main acts" and "opening acts". The main acts consist of skillful groups usually consist of young musicians who are ready to play the well known jazz repertoires ranging from groovy pop jazz to swing, straightahead, bebop and so on. Other than that, lately we have seen the way they rise the game by adding up jazz vocalists comprise of promising new comers and/or the popular ones.
The one and a half year group who now proved to be working really well Halfwhole Project is standing tall in this episode. KlabJazz stated this band as 'one of the best quartet in Bandung', and that's not exagerrating. If you ever watched them, you will surely get the same vibe. The band seemed to get the steady grip after having four skillful young musicians inside: Christ Stanley Khoewell Kainama (piano), Edward Manurung (drums), Gallang Perdhana Dalimunthe (bass) and Kenneth Timotius Djaja (alto sax). You can expect to feel and hear the joyous side of straightahead from them, often goes with eye-catchy act especially when the sax boy Kenneth got carried into the play. Other than Kenneth's act and instrument exploration, don't miss to hear the united bass-drum connection and the flawless improvisation over the keys by Christ. To fill up the vocal section, Aldhiella Hamidah and Lidya Amalia are going to join them in this session.
The group consists of young lions coming from Venche Music School named Impression is ready to blast this event even more. Like Halfwhole Project, this band has a saxophonist who's currently still studying at the 3rd grade of Junior High School, Ezra Manuhutu. The pianist Yohan Gunawan can look like a shy boy while sitting behind his keyboard, but don't be fooled with that because he can bring out streaming jazz tunes along with daring improvisations. The rockin' jazz drummer Alman Naufal loves to bring the tough side by his powerful drum beating while Ilham serves the steady groove with his bass. With more chances of performing in front of the public like this, Impression will grow to meet the state of maturity, along with the personnels' ages in no time.
The lineup continues on with Sonny Akbar, one of the loyal member of KlabJazz who has been playing in KlabJazz's gigs since many years ago. Long gone, now he's back in a shape of trio. Edward Manurung and Gallang Perdhana Dalimunthe of Halfwhole Project who are also stand as the latest member of his quartet will back him up. Last but not least, a duo vocalists who have supported Prime Time Jazz often, Agnes Kaunang and Jovie Silenzi now have their own session under the name of The Bray.
As the event will come just four days after New Year, it's time to set our jazz course in 2013 by attending this event. No cover charge, plenty of jazz delights, that's what you're going to get from Prime Time Friday Nite Jazz. If you're still in Bandung on January 4, 2013 and happen to love jazz, or if you're a die-hard jazz fans who reside in Bandung, why don't you spend some time to come? While you can enjoy variety of delicious foods and beverages, jazz live performances will entertain you for 4 hours straight.
Prime Time Friday Nite Jazz #05
Date: Friday, December 7, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: Prime Cafe & Bistro, Jl. Ir.H Juanda/Dago no 92, Bandung
(Parking area: aroudn the venue, Monex Dago and BCA Dago Branch)
– Christ Stanley Khoewell Kainama piano
– Edward Manurung drums
– Gallang Perdhana Dalimunthe bass
– Kenneth Timotius Djaja alto saxophone
– Aldhiella Hamidah
– Lidia Amalia
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text: CHICAGO — Are you thinking about raising prices early in the new year? For years, operators have struggled with pricing decisions. Many have perceived this industry as being very price-conscious. Operators feared losing customers to the laundry down the street.The good news is that attitudes are changing. In this article, operators comment on the need to inform customers about price hikes, dryer pricing, keeping up with utility prices and the industry's future in regard to pricing.IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE"I believe pricing is less important to customers," says Chris Mirisciotta, Canon Coin Laundry, Canonsburg, Pa. "It's operators who look at pricing too much. People are complacent about raises because they get raises all the time."Mirisciotta, an eight-year industry veteran, has just opened his fifth laundry. "My competition is older, they are hooked on prices. They just don't raise their prices. My last raise was dropping the time on dryers. I put up signs blaming gas hikes for this. There were no complaints. This tells me other raises are possible. The number of customers you lose will be minimal."Mirisciotta admits to being more price-conscious in the past. "I'm just not as concerned about pricing today. It would be nicer if there were all card stores and operators could go with smaller price hikes."When deciding on prices in the past, he has relied on distributor input. "Now I like to keep utilities at 25 percent or less. I watch the utilities and other expenses, such as garbage rates. I keep an eye on the competition. You don't want to be the highest-priced coin laundry."Mirisciotta raised his prices about a year and a half ago. It was his first washer price hike in eight years. Currently, his top loaders are $1.50, the 18-pound washers are priced at $2, the 35-pound washers are $3, the 45/50-pound washers are $4 and the 80-pound washer is $7. Drying is six minutes for a quarter."I would like to see washer prices raised in the near future. The utility hikes might [bring this about]. The dryers are OK. "He also believes in letting customers know about his pricing decisions. "I put signs up before and after, letting customers know that the prices are going up and that we need to make a living too. This helps them understand."The customers have more concerns about dryer pricing. They always think the dryers should dry quicker. I get more complaints about dryers than washers. Some believe everything should be dried for a $1, no matter how much they jam the machine up."Some older operators think they will lose customers if they raise prices, he says. So, if they are still ahead of the curve or aren't losing money, they'll let the utilities eat at them, he adds."This mentality has to change. If you want to provide nicer stores with better equipment, you need to make money. Some of the mom-and-pop stores need to get out, and we need to get some new owners who look at the business in a different manner."A BALANCING ACT"In the beginning, I met with the distributor. I looked at the competition and went by what the market would bear, keeping in mind who I service," says John Steele, Wash & Dry Coin Laundry, Harrisburg, N.C.Steele, who has been in business for more than 20 years, charges $1 per 10 pounds of washer capacity. Top loaders cost more because they are more expensive to run and maintain. His 30-pound dryers are six minutes for a quarter and his 50-pound dryers are four minutes for a quarter."Now I don't check my competitors, but they are typically a bit lower than me. That doesn't bother me."Steele usually doesn't raise prices unless he puts in new machines. "That's when I make a substantial increase. I brought in larger-capacity equipment to take in more money and I could charge more. Handling more poundage means more money."When gas really went up a couple of years ago, I made some price adjustments. If gas goes up this winter like it did a couple of years ago, I'll react much quicker. I also raised prices because of remodeling."While complaints about pricing are infrequent, there are the occasional gripes about drying. "People see the minutes and sometimes remark, but it's nothing serious. I ask them how much their total dry costs. I give them a look when they realize that it only cost $1.25 or $1.50 for the dry. The conversation then stops."What's the pricing bottom line? It's a balancing act, he says. "Customers appreciate store upgrades, and it helps to understand your customers a bit."You have to be conscious of the fact that some of your customers are low-income people. It's hard to imagine how tight their budgets are, but a quarter price bump today is not really much. In the end, they realize the bump isn't that big."However, Steele doesn't see the industry concern about pricing fading away. "As long as there is competition and your store is subject to a drop in business, operators will care about price."I just keep the store clean and safe. I don't get crazy with prices. That's what drives business"PRESERVING THE BOTTOM LINE"I agree with surveys that show cleanliness, brightness and machine availability are the most important drawing factors, but pricing still has to be in the top five drawing factors," says Mark Baumgarten, Monroe Wash & Dry, Monroe, N.Y. He has been in the business four years.At one of Baumgarten's stores, the 20-pound washers are $2.50 and the 40-pounders are $4.50. At his other store, it's 30-pound washers for $3.50 and 60-pound washers for $6.50. The dryers are 25 cents for eight minutes. His prices are about the same as his competitors, he adds.Baumgarten's older store deals with high water costs. He raised prices to compensate for this. His new store is closer to New York; it has a more upscale clientele, and he took a close look at what the competition was charging when he set those prices.Pricing is about preserving the bottom line, he says. "When expenses increase, that's a concern. I haven't raised prices this year; I'll play any raise by ear."When high water rates forced a price hike in the past, signs let the people know about the hike. "Everyone got the same water increase. No one said 'boo.'""In my new store, I started with 20 pounders at $2.50. One night I quietly brought the prices up. No one noticed. I know this was sneaky, but it worked."Baumgarten hasn't tinkered with drying prices. "I haven't changed the price or minutes on the dryers. I'll compensate and raise the washers a quarter. People don't care about raising washer prices, but raise dryer prices and you're dead."He says it would be easier if prices went up in smaller increments, but that isn't possible for the majority of operators. "I think things will change over time. I've changed my thoughts. I was scared to lose even one customer. Now, if I raise prices and lose a customer, I'll still make the same monthly gross because of the hike and my expenses will go down because I'm using less water. I've never noticed a major loss of customers."When it comes to pricing, he even borrowed an old grocer's trick."I raised my drop-off price from 85 cents to 89 cents per pound. I was afraid of the perception that went with 90 cents per pound. Four cents made a huge difference to me, but not going that extra penny was a big difference to customers."To read Part I of this article, click here.


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Yes, Parties. The Little Monkey turned two and Hubs turned 50 (shhh... I don't think he's too happy about it). So instead of throwing 2 parties on 2 different weekends and having family give up so many days, I did 2 parties in one day last Saturday. It was a little more difficult than I thought but I think it all worked out ok. At least both birthday boys seemed to have good time. And Hubs claimed that I surprised him but I'm not totally convinced.
I invited family to the Little Monkey's party at 3 pm and then had friends and neighbors arrive around 6 pm for Hub's. This way each got their own time.
Food was a difficult issue. I just cooked for Middle Man's birthday and I just really wanted to order in something. BUT I had 2 parties to order for and the menu was either very pricey or boring (pizza and chicken at 3 and pizza and chicken at 6). So I decided to cook. Again. And order in for the second party. At least the food would be safe at the first party for the Middle Man and I would figure something out for the second party.
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Baked Ham (17.5 pound ham)
Italian Sausage
Baked potatoes with butter, sour cream, chives, and/or cheddar cheese
Ice cream
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All of the above with the addition of 2 sheet pizzas. Safe GF pizza for Middle Man.
Did we have food left over? Yes we did. I had a half a ham, some sausage, baked potatoes, and sauerkraut. The pizza went! We had only about 6 pieces left. So I'm assuming that everyone had enough to eat.
I still can't believe the Little Monkey is 2! I took him for his physical yesterday and he's 27.5 pounds and 34 inches tall. He's talking so much more and putting words together. Right now his favorite songs are Wheels on the Bus and Grandma's Purple Car (or Yellow car. Much to my horror there are 2 versions). His favorite foods are pancakes and pizza and he LOVES cars, trucks, balls and trains. He's very silly. And yes, he's still going through a screaming phase. I asked the doc about it yesterday and she said it's just his personality (hooray).
So I have more "doings" to catch up on but I'll leave it here for now.
The story of our Catholic family: 1 tired mom, 1 hard working dad and 3 wonderful sons. Throw food allergies into the mix just to keep it extra interesting.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
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- barbarah said...
Wow! Hope you had a rest day after that! :) One thing I like about gatherings like that is that the leftover food helps to give a bit of a respite for a day or two, at least in the cooking department. Hard to believe Little Monkey is 2 already! Tell your husband the 50s aren't too bad, once you get used to them. :)
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I recently read, with great interest, a news story concerning Sen. Don Benton's, R-Vancouver, bill relating to the state of Washington funding the Columbia River Crossing and light rail. What really caught my eye is the responses of Reps. Monica Stonier, D-Vancouver, and Jim Moeller, D-Vancouver, that it's too late. Several things immediately come to mind. Before "whoever" spent $140-plus million, perhaps one would have found out if the people of Clark County supported light rail and the cost related to the operation. Next, perhaps "whoever" should have asked the Coast Guard how high to build the bridge.
"Whoever," and I include Stonier and Moeller, do not care to listen to the people just as King Obama and the Congress passed Obamacare plus with an executive order approved a version of the Dream Act that could not make it through Congress.
I spent 27 months in Germany back in the 1960s keeping the socialists on their side of the border, then to come back and spend my golden years fighting a similar battle. And by the way, I am a registered Democrat.
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Thursday, April 29th at 9:00 A M Iowa Governor Chet Culver (D) will sign SF - 2379 which will make Iowa the 41st "shall issue" permit to carry state when Chapter 724 is amended. The amendment to the law becomes effective on January 1, 2011.
For many years, Iowa sheriffs decided how or if a permit to carry would be issued and what additional restrictions they would or would not add to the permit. There were literally 99 different sets of rules across the state. Now, there will be one state law that makes the issuance of permits uniform and those with permits all have the same set of laws to follow, no matter which county they may live within or travel. Permits are valid statewide except where firearm possession or carry prohibited by state or federal law.
Iowa has two types of permits, professional and nonprofessional. The average citizen would apply to their sheriff for a nonprofessional permit. Residents of other states may not obtain a nonprofessional Iowa permit (professional permits will be issued by Iowa's Department of Public Safety for both non-residents and residents).
Applicants for a nonprofessional permit must not be less than 21 years of age or less than 18 years of age for a professional permit.
Iowa will recognize all valid permits issued to a nonresident of Iowa by another state. It is not required the permit be issued by the permit holders state of residence. For example, a Wisconsin resident with a valid Minnesota permit to carry may lawfully carry in Iowa.
The new permit fee for a permit to carry has changed from $10.00 for a one year permit to $50.00 for a five year permit. Renewal fees were $5.00 per year and will be $25 for five years.
Permit holder records remain public although no information about the weapon(s) to be carried such as make, model, serial number or any ammunition used may be recorded. The application will require the persons name, drivers license number (or nonoperator's ID), residence, place of birth and a statement they meet the criteria specified in sections 724.8 and 724.9. A social security number is not required. A photo ID with personal information and description is required with the application to apply.
Training is required for a new permit and for renewal. This can be accomplished by any of the following: NRA handgun safety training course, handgun safety training offered to the public by a law enforcement agency, community college, college, private or public institution or organization, or a firearms training school, instructors certified by the NRA, Iowa DPS or another states DPS, state police or similar certifying body. Completion of any handgun safety training course offered for security guard, investigators, special deputies or any division or subdivision of a law enforcement or security enforcement agency approved by Iowa department of public safety. Completion of small arms training while serving in the armed forces evidenced by an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions.
Active duty military or National Guard members need a certificate of completion of basic training with a service record of successful completion of small arms training and qualification.
Renewal training may be to qualify on a firing range under the supervision of an approved instructor. This shooting qualification must be within one year of renewal.
Prohibitions for a permit include but are not limited to: being less than the legal age, alcohol addiction, probable cause exists to believe based upon documented specific actions of the person (applicant), that the person (applicant) is likely to use a weapon unlawfully or negligently or in such other manner as would endanger the persons self or others, most misdemeanor assault convictions committed within the prior three years, except those committed with a firearm or explosive, which are lifetime disqualifiers and Federal possession disqualifiers.
Drinking while armed as defined in Ch. 321J (OWI) is a no no and will automatically invalidate a permit.
Permits may also be suspended or revoked. A permit may be suspended if arrested for a disqualifying offense or is subject to proceedings that could lead to ineligibility for a permit however, if found not guilty the permit will be immediately reinstated. A permit may be revoked if the applicant provided materially false information and was not qualified for the permit. The standard of review will be clear and convincing.
Permit holders may have an annual background check conducted by the issuing officer.
A person may carry either openly or concealed.
"Weapons free zones" means the area in or on, or within one thousand feet of, the real property comprising a public or private elementary or secondary school, or in or on the real property comprising a public park. A weapons free zone shall not include that portion of a public park designated as a hunting area under section 461.42. The penalty for a person who commits a public offense involving a firearm or offensive weapon within a weapons free zone is subject to a fine twice the maximum amount which may otherwise be imposed.
There is an exception to the weapons free zone for those who have a permit to carry. A person issued a valid permit to carry may go armed with, carry or transport a firearm on the grounds of a public or nonpublic school as defined in section 280.2.
Aside from weapons free zones, section 724 does not otherwise mention that private property owners, lessees or businesses may post a sign to ban guns on their premises.
For those who are issued a permit to carry, the permit replaces Iowa's annual permit to acquire.
Iowa does have a state preemption prohibiting a political subdivision of the state from enacting an ordinance regulating the ownership, possession, legal transfer, lawful transportation, registration, or licensing of firearms when the ownership, possession, transfer, or transportation is otherwise lawful under the laws of Iowa. An ordinance regulating firearms in violation of section 724.28 existing on or after April 5, 1990 is void.


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Case No. 246/09
Muhammad Afzal Bhatti Advocate, Vs. Divisional Engineer PTCL Model Town Exchange,GT Road,Gujranwala.
Case of the complainant is that he is holding a telephone connection bearing No.055-3842938 installed at his residence.In the month of May & June 2009 he was not served the telephone bill by the respondent company because the same was printed without mentioning the address of the complainant. The Complainant obtained duplicate bill from the Customer Service Center of the respondent company which includes surcharge amount which was deposited by the complainant under protest. According to the complainant, respondent by not serving monthly bill of the telephone become guilty of providing deficient service for which complainant had to suffer damages.
The case was contested by the respondent company on various legal as well as factual grounds; viz; that necessary legal notice was not served; the complainant himself was obliged to bring the matter in the notice of Customer Service Center as be did not suffer any damage. In order to prove his case complainant appeared as PW1 and produced on record telephone bill exhibit "PA", duplicate bill of telephone exhibit "PB". Whereas respondent produced Muhammad Ali as RW1 and produced billing data of complainant's telephone exhibit "RA".
I have heard the arguments and perused the record.While appearing as PW1 complainant stated the he is a bonafide customer, paying monthly bill of telephone No. 055-3842938 regularly. Respondent company did not send the bill in the month of May & June 2009 and disconnected the service.
He, by his own, approached the respondent company,obtained duplicate bill and deposited the same with surcharge for late payment. Copy of the bill exhibit "PA" & "PB" reflects clearly as broad day light that address of the complainant is missing from the same which means that the 2 of 2 dispatch rider or the courier company was unable to deliver it to the addressee. It was the fault on the part of respondent company at the time of printing of telephone bill.
The respondent was duty bound to deliver the telephone bill to the complainant and thereafter in case of non payment, may adopt the proper course. The closing of telephone service to the complainant is admitted by RW1.Misprinting of address of complainant on the telephone bill is also admitted by the witness appearing on behalf of the respondent company.
The facility of telephone is a service under the Punjab Consumer Protection Act, 2005. Person who avails the facility of a telephone connection is required to pay installation charges at the time when a telephone is firstly installed and thereafter monthly rental charges as well as charges for calls made by him as payable.
When PTCL provides a person with a telephone on condition of payment of such charges and recover from him rental as well as call charges for the save of facility it clearly constitutes hiring of a "service" for consideration". In this case telephone service to complainant although one way was disconnected for non payment of the bill and it has been established that the bill was not dispatched to the complainant, due to fault in its own system, it amount to deficiency in service.
The subscriber who is long standing legal practice at his credit was made to suffer inconvenience, harassment and frustration. Non function of the telephone even for out going calls constitute deficiency in service and the consumer is entitled to claim compensation for damages,
therefore, respondent company is directed to pay back the surcharge received late payment deposited by the consumer in the bill from the month of May and June 2009 and pay Rs.5000/-as compensation to the consumer,besides,respondent company is also burdened to pay fine Rs.5000/-which shall be deposited in the state treasury within one month of the passing of this judgment. Claim of the complainant is accepted in the above said terms. File be consigned to record room after its due completion.
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Jan 4, 2011 8:19 AM
Of all the things we need to get rid of on a semi-annual basis, tootbrushes rarely find their way to our memory. The Preserve: Tooth Subscription ($13) is enough to make your dentist giddy. Every three months (yes, you should be changing them every three months!) you get a sweet new toothbrush in the mail in your choice of color and bristles. When it's time, send back the old one using the Gimme 5 program, where plastic goods get a second life. A partner company will grind it up and turn it into plastic lumber for use in new picnic tables, park benches, and boardwalks. Clean teeth and a better world - good stuff!
I love Preserve toothbrushes and razors. You can buy the toothbrushes at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods, too. BTW, at the stores you can pick up a postage-paid envelope to mail the brushes back.
Only Preserve toothbrushes for me too - and most everything else they make: storage bowls and cutting boards! But.....I just finished the subscription bit and it's no deal on your choice of colors! First they sent ghastly pastels which discolored immediately. Then, when I asked, they switched to ghastly dark colors - the rejects I think. No reds or blacks just horrid maroon and worse navy! Back to Whole Foods for me!
Another toothbrush subscription service is One Less Need. When you buy a toothbrush they will give one away to a child who has never seen one. It makes me feel good to support them.
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Did you know there was such thing as afrocentric homeschooling? Afrocentric homeschoolers are families who incorporate black positive or pro black curriculum into their educational approach.
To say Afrocentric homeschooling is exclusive is an understatement. There are just a few African American Homeschool Associations and the memberships consist mostly of black families. Nevertheless, since homeschooling is an exclusive form of education with the classroom consisting of strictly family members, it seems quite natural.
A few of the Afrocentric Homeschool Associations are:
National Black Home Educators formed in the year 2000 and and encourage homeschoolers through out the United States and even the world. They have assisted families as far away as Kenya.
The African American Homeschoolers Network (AAHN) is an organization for families seeking educational resources. "Resources for members include a membership database allowing members to connect all over the world." They also have a newsletter, resource guide, workshops, and homeschool conferences." Here is their Google+ page.
Liberated Minds Expo is available in Atlanta every year. It is a good way for African American homeschoolers in Atlanta to meet, make friends, and arrange get togethers, as well as purchase specialized curriculum and attend seminars designed especially for black homeschoolers.
What do Afrocentric Homeschoolers teach their children?
Ask any public schooled person about the history of black people and they will not be able to tell you much. Americans are not aware of the numerous contributions of black to the infrastructure of our country. They are vaguely aware of the history of slavery, and barely aware that racism exists. Afrocentric homeschooling teaches these things and more.
Are all African American Homeschoolers afrocentric homeschoolers?
Just by the nature, the fact being black and homeschooling creates some level of being afrocentric homeschoolers. However, many homeschoolers do not put an afrocentric label on their homeschooling experience. They just consider themselves homeschoolers. However, they may very well spend a little more time on subject matter that is more important to a black parent like Black inventors and civil rights, and my approach teaching of the Civil War from a different perspective than is taught in public school.


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There is so much fun going on this week among the Colorado cycling scene that we can hardly stand it. Get out there and enjoy!
Pure Fun
- Saturday, April 5th, 10 a.m. is Adventure Cycling's 30th Anniversary! A bike shop that has been open for 30 years!! Pretty amazing. And when you meet the staff and people there, you'll see why they've made it. This from Erik: "The ride is on for the morning everyone!! See you guys here for the ride starting at 10am. Come early for bagels and coffee and just to air up the tires. After the ride, cake and beverages (both adult and children style). **PLUS **purchase any bike on Saturday and get 30% off of any accessories!!! It's our year of 30, come get your ride on!!!!" CONGRATS, Adventure Cycling!!
- Saturday, April 5th 11 a.m.-??? Big Mountain Enduro Series Pre-Season Party. Oscar Blues (Lyons) is hosting this awesome event. Come ride bikes, drink beer and give back to the Boulder Mtb Alliance.
- Sunday, April 6th .Golden Bike Shop Yeti Demo Day. Meet at Golden Bike Shop at 9 a.m. and prepare to have your socks knocked off at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. Call ahead to reserve your bike!
Pure Suffering
- Saturday, April 5th: The Louisville Crit WOL is offering it's annual silver course with the Centennial Loop. This is a .7 mi loop encompassing Centennial Pkwy, West Century Dr. & Century Pl. It's got a fast downhill turn & gradual leg burning power climb to a sprint finish. I'm not joking. "Leg burning" is being kind. AND they are offering a women's Cat 4 mentoring clinic pre-race plus neutral mentoring laps. BONUS!
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- Saturday, April 5th: The AntiEpic 50 and the AntiEpic 160 Are you missing cx? Like to mix it up on courses like the upcoming Koppenberg? Test your mettle and YOUR DIRECTIONAL SENSE with Ben Welnak's events tomorrow down in Monument. I did one last Fall and I've never been the same.
- Saturday, April 5th: The Front Range Cycling Classic Hospital Criterium. Don't let the name fool you, Southies. The course is 0.8-mile, with 13 corners, and mostly flat. Mmmmmm. Flat crits.
- Sunday, April 6th: The Front Range Cycling Classic Falcon Road Race. This will be tricky-fun. It's a 13.6 mi, hilly loop. Hill climbin' roadies: this is for you.
Group Rides (a mix of fun AND suffering)
Looking for a group ride? We hear this over and over again! Here's a few to hook you up. All are open to the public and have a mix of team members and individuals. Check with the shop if weather is questionable. Rides require a road bike but vary in speed/required skill.
- Saturdays (North Boulder) Boulder Cycle Sport North Ride.
Ride leaves at 10 a.m. from BCS North. The pace (pretty fast) and route is determined by the group of the day. Solid handling skills and knowledge of the area required.
- Saturdays (Cherry Creek) Adventure Cycling Group Ride. The shop opens at 9:30 a.m. for bagels and coffee and maintenance needs. This no-drop ride leaves at 10 a.m. Avg distance is 24-28 miles with several points of regrouping along the way. For any questions, please call Erik at 303-699-2514.
- Sunday, April 6th: Team Evergreen Group Ride. Little Cub Creek-Parmalee Gulch Loop. Meet at Evergreen Lake House for 10:30am departure. Check the Team Evergreen Calendar for weekly rides!
- Sundays (Golden) Peak Cycles Group Ride.This ride is fast paced, but fun (avgs 20 mph...climbing). It's led by "Big George" Mullen, master fitter at Peak. The group splits several times so may get dropped, but you probably won't be alone. Women are welcome (and they attend)! For questions, give the shop a call at (303) 216-1616.
- Sundays (Highlands Ranch) BikeSource Group Ride. The ride rolls out from the BikeSource parking lot (C-470 and University) at 9 a.m. This is a no drop ride usually averaging 30-40 miles. Thanks to "Commuter Kyle" for sharing!
Giving Back
- Saturday: The Bike Depot is a nonprofit community bike shop that supports Denver communities with a wide range of bicycling programs, services and products. This Saturday they offer a ton of fun from a bike rodeo at 10 am and the day ends with the "Earn a bike" program at 3-6. Check out their calendar and sign up to volunteer today!
- Saturday,The Kick Stand (Castle Rock) has it's weekly volunteer wrenching. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. you can wrench at 1/9 work stations with everything you need to make someone happy on the bike.
- Saturday, is Volunteer Shop Day at Lucky Bikes Re-cyclery.They are looking for volunteers to invest a few hours working on bikes or other shop projects anytime during regular shop hours, 10 am to 5:30 pm. Contact Tania Satchwell, Program Mgr, firstname.lastname@example.com or call 720-454-9722 for details.
*Do you have an event you'd like posted on this? 1. Get it on our calendar. 2. Email firstname.lastname@example.com the event by Thursday nights. 3. We will hook you up. 4. Thank you to Galen Stilgebauer for the great pic on the homepage. Follow Galen on Instagram: @Galen1973 for more.


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The Miz comments on turning babyface
Feb 16, 2013 - by Steve Gerweck
The Miz did an interview with NOLA.com and commented on turning babyface:
"The funny thing is that I never changed. To me, I've never been bad or good. I've always been the Miz. I'm used to people booing me and telling me I suck. Now, they're chanting I'm awesome, but I'll take it."
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It's hard to pinpoint exactly what genre Rebecca Graf's "Trust Me" belongs to because it has mystery, suspense, action and romance all rolled into one. Her other works include the Connections Trilogy, the Mythical Adventures series and children's books.
In "Trust Me" Ranalla is a young woman trying to move on with her life after experiencing several setbacks. It starts off with her settling into a new apartment and then the pace switches to suspense as she is kidnapped from her room in the middle of the night by an unknown assailant who reassures her he is just trying to save her life. When she regains consciousness she finds herself in a different location and her kidnapper doesn't seem dangerous and seems to know more about her than she knows about him.
They spend time in hiding getting to know each other and this is where it could have turned into a cheesy romance novel but luckily it didn't. Eventually they have to leave the secure location and they find themselves running for their lives. There are plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting especially towards the end where their back stories begin to unravel.
At a mere 134 pages "Trust Me" reads like a short story but it has enough character development and story to keep the reader interested but the ending feels a bit abrupt. Regardless it is a good read and a page turner that can easily be finished in a day or two.
*A copy of this book was given for an honest review. The opinions expressed in this article are solely the author's.


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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Reviews
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Release Date: Jul 15, 2009
Genre: SciFi/FantasyAction/Adventure
Rating: (PG)
User reviews on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
I saw this today. I thought it was great. I've been waiting a long time to see Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince. It was very dark just like The Order of the Phoenix. but it wasn't as entertaining as The order of the Phoenix. The movie moves at a slower pace. I like how Draco Malfoy has a huge role in this film. The way he fights Harry Potter with Magic spells is cool. Seeing Narcissa Malfoy (Draco's mother) was a real treat. Her hair was 100% blonde in the book, but in the movie it's half blonde and half black. It looks cool, but it's suppose to be all blonde. Ron Weasley was very funny. Lavender Brown is a good girlfriend for Ron. Her arguments with Hermione Granger was entertaining. Nymphadora Tonks was cool, but her role was smaller than it was in The order of the Phoenix''. Natalia Tena is hot as hell, i like her a lot. I like Luna Lovegood's Magic 3-D spectrespec glasses. Fenrir Greyback was cool. Werewolves rock. I like this movie a lot.
I'm not a Harry Potter fan by any means, but this was a good flick. I read the first four books and then lost interest by the time the fifth one came out so I can't verify how accurate this movie was to the book. But when comparing this to the first four movies and their likeness to the books my comment would be that it probably had every necessary element for the plot but left out some of the better parts of the book. To finalize I'll give it five stars based simply on the entertainment view of the film but if you've read the book and want to compare I'll let you be the judge and then hopefully leave a review so the rest of us who haven't can know. haha =)
I love this movie! It is building up to why Voldamort cannot be killed... Harry, Ron and Hermione finally have love interests, which of course puts a cute twist in the story. Has a couple of interesting new characters and of course beloved (and hated) old ones. I thought it was well done.
Amazing visual effects. Daniel R., Emma W., and Rupert G. keep growing as the years go on. I like how relationships are starting to grow between the characters. The headmaster tries to prepare Harry for the final battle. With deatheaters on the move, it makes it very hard for them to get off their trail. Also they go back into the past of Tom R. which I thought was very well executed by David Y. (the director). I give this film A-
BEST MOVIE EVER!!!! but i technicaly didnt see it all. i saw half of this in tinnseltown on the midnight showing. it broke. what i saw of it was quite swell. i wish i saw the ending but unfortunetly oh watever i am going to do simething else
As a movie the Half Blood Prince was very captivating and enjoyable. From the perspective of a follower of the books I was greatly disappointed and angered! The 6th book is one of the bests books i have ever read. Not only did the filmakers leave out important details they added pointless scenes, such as the burning of the burrow, and changed the details of many others. Time was wasted on made up scenes and lavenders and ron's relationship when the detail of voldemorts past could have been included and made just as good of a movie. I understand that some details were left out to keep the movie a reasonable length, i just feel that many of the wrong things were left out and altered! Hopefully the 7th book will be better, because it is being made into two movies!
This movie is darker & heavier than its predecessors, just like the book it's based on. This movie lacks a lot of the light-hearted banter found in the previous movies, which is to be expected if you read the book. There is a lot of dialogue, but it's essential to furthering the plot and setting up the final 2 movies. You won't enjoy this movie if you want a whole lot of action with very little talk; I also don't recommend it if you are a newbie to HP, you must be up-to-date to appreciate it. Don't get me wrong, it's not all talk, there is also action, some scary images, and even a (non-graphic) death, so don't take the little ones. Warning: you are left hanging at the end; it reminded me of how I felt when I was a kid and saw "The Empire Strikes Back," except we only have to wait 1 year and not 3 to see the story continue. The previews put too much emphasis on the "teen love" aspect, I found it to be minimal to the plot, which was fine with me. My family thoroughly enjoyed it, but we're die-hard Potter fans, books and movies. We recommend it and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
This movie is a waste of time. It was so boring(no actionlike the other movies). My kids feel asleep half way through it. Thank god we seen it at the drive-in in west chicago(cascade) because the second movie was worth the money. DONT WASTE YOU TIME
Latest installment is very slow and plodding with an unfocused and weak storyline that strays everywhere.
Apparently that pesky Voldemort is still alive due to him splitting his soul and hiding it unknown items which took about an 1:45 minutes to explain. The last 45 minutes was spent on Harry seeking one of these items, with the help of Dumbledore, only to find at the very end it was a fake.
I am still scratching my head as to why this film was titled the "Half Blood Prince", Snape's erstwhile nickname, for if this was truly relevant to the story its importance completely escaped me. Why this book of Snape's was casually available in the '"potions and spells" classroom to be coincidentally discovered by Potter made no sense.
Why there were 3 wizards flying about burning down houses and creating havoc, abducting wizards, made no sense to me either other than showing their hatred of anything not them. One of these flying hell mongers was played by Helena Bonham Carter playing the smallest role I have ever seen her in.
Why so much film time was spent on pointless teen love-angst was also a poser to me.
Why a dozen wizards were completely powerless to put out a fire that was burning down their home- also a major curiosity.
This latest Potter film is by far the slowest moving, with the least amount of action or entertaining values.
Why after 10 years neither Harry or Weasley seemingly have not found their spines is both unbelievable and infuriating.
The 2 standout characters were Lavender Brown (played by Jessie cave) and Slughorn played by Jim Broadbent who created a rich and complex character despite the weak script.
Go to see ONLY if you are true die-hard fan of this franchise and wish to take in the wonderful art direction on the big screen.
I want my 2 & 1/2 hours back.
The effects in the movie are good. I'll give it that. The acting was excellent, as always. And this is the first time I actually had some understanding of the Quidich (sp?) game. Although my daughter, who has read the books, still had to explain some of the finer points to me.
Having said all of that, this movie stunk. It was disjointed and, as with all the HP movies, they did a horrible job of relaying the passage of time.
Additionally, while there was some closure with the other HP movies, this one had none. It made you feel like you'd been dumped in the middle of the plot- and you had.
It seemed scattered, disconnected, and like they tried to cover too much in the period of the movie. Either they should have made it a longer movie with more time given to the separate sub-plots, or they should have left some of the sub-plots out and embellished more on the ones they kept in.
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Having the CIA arm the Kurds is a tactical and essential action that is to enable the Kurds to defend their territory and to regain some strategic lost assets that include a hydroelectric dam and an oil field. What would be next?
- Option A: Solicit Kurd's patience in participating in the newly forming Iraq federal government.
- Option B: Support the Kurds in establishing a separate state that they have longed for.
- Option C: Encourage the Kurds to expand their vision for more political control beyond their historic perspective.
Beginning with Option C, take that one off the table as it isn't desirable or viable.
Option B is something to dangle as a possibility, but only of Option A fails. The reason why Option A is the first course is because the Middle East and the Iraq instance eventually needs to become more pluralistic and accommodating to get along in the free world.
People and their nation states that fail to integrate, and fail to adopt tolerance and a value for individual freedom and equality for all will ultimately become isolated economically.
While fossil fuel assets keep current Middle East economies alive, the inevitable loss of those assets from depletion and from the world developing renewable alternatives will leave vast numbers of people living in places that are unsustainable in current numbers.
The Kurdish instance of American foreign policy is another classic Obama stutter step that he calls "fits and starts". He has become the "fits and starts" president and will likely be known for that.
On the front side of fits and starts today is Secretary of State John Kerry having to deal with Iraqis inability to stand up a government because President Maliki won't stand down. Maliki will be known as the malfeasant President of Iraq.
Republicans would like to label President Obama as malfeasant, but they can't make that stick for their ineptitude themselves.
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LOS ANGELES - Head Football Coach Karl Dorrell addressed the media following the conclusion of Tuesday's practice at Spaulding Field. Click the following links to view Dorrell.
In the weeks ahead, UCLA All-Access will feature weekly updates with honors candidates Marcedes Lewis, Spencer Havner and Maurice Drew, as well as other player interviews and Coach Karl Dorrell's news conferences.


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Best in Blogs: Occupy Cambridge? Harvard Students Protest Economics Course
Why did Harvard students walk out of an economics class? What does Ridley Scott have to say about his coming movie "Prometheus"? And how will dissident artist Ai Wewei handle that huge tax bill? A look at the most interesting posts from the Wall Street Journal blogs.
Occupy Cambridge? Harvard Students Protest Economics Course: At Harvard, 99 percent usually refers to what students hope to score on their tests–but that may be changing. Harvard students walked out of N. Gregory Mankiw's introductory economics course last week, protesting what they see as a bias toward right-leaning economic ideas — namely, the genius of unfettered capitalism — and an unwillingness to discuss flaws in the existing capitalist system. In an open letter, the students wrote "We are walking out today to join a Boston-wide march protesting the corporatization of higher education as part of the global Occupy movement. Since the biased nature of Economics 10 contributes to and symbolizes the increasing economic inequality in America, we are walking out of your class today both to protest your inadequate discussion of basic economic theory and to lend our support to a movement that is changing American discourse on economic injustice." [Ideas]
Money Flies in to Help Ai Weiwei Pay Tax Bill, State Media Suspicious: Another standoff appears to be brewing between Chinese authorities and Ai Wewei, the dissident artist, after a state-run newspaper suggested he was illegally raising funds by accepting donations from thousands of supporters to help pay a tax bill. [China Real Time]
Ridley Scott Spills the Secrets of 'Prometheus': Now that we know film director Ridley Scott plans to helm a "Blade Runner" sequel, let's turn our attention to his just-completed film, "Prometheus," which marks his return to science fiction after nearly three decades. The filmmaker talk about the coming sci-fi movie, which stars Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron. [Speakeasy]
Secrets of the 'J. Edgar' Screening at LACMA: Clint Eastwood talks about his coming movie "J. Edgar." at a west coast event. [Speakeasy]
Honda Rolls Out A New Hybrid — Snowblower: Honda Motor Co. is known for hybrid gasoline-electric cars like the CR-Z and Civic Hybrid, but the company's latest hybrid model is designed to handle especially well in snow – as it clears your driveway and sidewalks of the white stuff. [Driver's Seat]
College Majors and Unemployment Rates: Choosing the right college major can make a big difference in students' career prospects, in terms of employment and pay. [Real Time Economics]
Christopher John Farley is the editorial director of the Wall Street Journal blogs. You can follow him on Twitter @cjfarley.


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"Rebecca Pronsky addresses the struggles of a generation attempting to get by. Over a propulsive beat and a wash of noirishly twangy guitars…Pronsky's voice conveys the wisdom of experience without crossing the line into defeatist world-weariness."
"(4 STARS) (TOP TEN COUNTRY ALBUMS OF 2013!) Enjoyable and beguiling. Rebecca Pronsky has a voice that's full of character, sensitive and rich, and her songs — many of which have a rare modern quality of being short and sharp —are stimulating and catchy." ~ DAILY TELEGRAPH UK
"Part Stevie Nicks, part confessional troubadour, Pronsky sheds some of her Trad Americana skin on this outing, emerging as a cute but dark talent in the process. Atmospheric influences bring out the full range of her lean expressive vocalising and the songs boast depth and panache." ~ DAILY MIRROR UK
"Pronsky is an allusive, poetic lyricist who isn't interested in providing clear, linear meanings so much as impressions, dreams, and moods." ~ ALL MUSIC GUIDE
"Rebecca Pronsky could probably sing the phone book and bring out subtle nuances in the listings with her penetrating voice. Her guitar-slinging husband Rich Bennett would throw in some rhythmic leads to bolster them too. The two of them, and a few friends, have been making beautiful music together on three albums (plus a few EPs and live disc) by using the best qualities of pure country and singer-songwriter styles." ~ BLURT
"(4 STARS) This is 'proper' country music, not the sort that harks back to the past, but the sort that's urban as it is rural, not afraid to be sophisticated… Pronsky is the complete package: interpreter, writer, singer and (together with guitarist Rich Bennett, whose licks and leads are a critical part of the music) producer. A great way to start the year." ~ MAVERICK
"(4 STARS) Some critics, it seems, have a hard time defining New York singer Rebecca Pronsky… But who cares, when the result is as brilliant as Only Daughter – a much darker but no less impressive follow-up to 2011's Viewfinder." ~ COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE
"This Brooklyn native should be a household name as far as we're concerned. Day time play list on Radio 2 at least. Sigh, but alas, we are not in charge! 'Viewfinder' is a superb record by an accomplished musician – it's obvious she's playing music since the year dot … on track to become one of America's foremost modern folk songstresses." ~ RUTH BARNES, BBC 6 PICKS
"She explores the underbelly of our existence… Pronsky is an excellent vocalist whose pure soprano creates an interesting mesh with her lyrics' cynicism. Once again Pronsky's husband/guitarist Rich Bennett adroitly handles production – this time with a more indie pop than Americana vibe." ~ SING OUT!
"(4 STARS) Pronsky's performance stands head and shoulders above most of her contemporaries, especially in combination with her superlative writing skills. Pretty close to perfection…. Viewfinder reveals Pronsky to be an outstanding lyricist with the ability to stop you in your tracks…" ~ R2 UK (ROCK n REEL)
"(4 STARS) It's Pronsky's writing that invites such scope and she creates strong images with words she wraps in direct, easily digested melodies and sings with both warmth and steely conviction." ~ HERALD SCOTLAND
"(4 STARS) An album that avoids the usual country clichés. [Rich's] electric guitar does twang over her acoustic instrument and individualist lyrics to create a sense of style that travels the English-speaking world." ~ THE SCOTSMAN
"Stunning. Rebecca's music was breathtaking. Like the raw, uninhibited talents of artists such as Ida Cox and Maria Muldaur, her presence on stage was near electric. Her voice was milk and honey…" ~ BIRMINGHAM MAIL UK
"The performance itself was sublime. On stage in layers of cardigan and thick tights and boots on a freezing cold night, Rebecca was more than ably supported by guitarist and foil Rich Bennett. His playing was a feature of the evening [and] provided a musical wash over proceedings that slotted perfectly with the imagery of Miss Pronsky's lyrics. Playing, lead, rhythm, wah wah you name it he could do it. Then Rebecca herself. She has one of those voices that reaches deep into your soul as she draws you into her world. …The audience didn't really care what category she did or didn't fit into. They knew that that they had just witnessed a wonderful performance." ~ NO DEPRESSION
"Rebecca Pronsky confidently straddles the boundaries of folk, rockabilly and country roots in order to create her own distinctive sound, which at times feels like The Smiths relocated to Nashville." ~ ALLAN WILKINSON, NORTHERN SKY
"Wife-and-husband duo, Rebecca Pronsky and Rich Bennett, opened for Shawn Colvin and filled the auditorium with their indie country music and charm." ~ LOCAL SPINS
"Brooklyn chanteuse grows by leaps and bounds. Opener "Rise Up" gets things started with a bang, all layered guitar and urgent vocals, and is capably followed up with tunes such as "The Garden", "Big Demands" and a cover version of Sun Kil Moon's haunting "Glenn Tipton". At its best, Pronsky's voice contains an edge that is well suited to such musically dense, muscular arrangements. …strong overall and a sizeable improvement over its predecessor. Rise up, indeed." ~ DAVID MAINE, POPMATTERS
"Most Americana-UK regulars will be familiar with the wonderful Rebecca Pronsky. Since bringing us her sound she has been talked about quite a lot around our site not to mention critics all over the globe. Pronsky's new record 'Viewfinder' is out and shaking it all about, what a superb record it is too… 'Viewfinder' is music for the generation; largely a reflection of recession, war and loss and how it has affected our lives. However, to read between the lines and decipher the abstract and metaphorical content of her words is to take heart. She is an optimist. Her heart is strong but tender. Her words are at first disillusioned but then point to a better future, her melodies both exhilarating and haunting and her delivery immaculate… It's clear that this lady's crooning chords have been honed to perfection. And it's not for the ipod shuffle setting either. Although there are potential hits at every turn something about the gradual unravelling of her perceptions makes this more of a start to finish in a comfy armchair listen, or indeed a dimly lit basement bar with a gin and tonic. Its thinking music while so many of her contemporaries remain background… Currently touring the UK (I caught her at Camden Town's Green Note), it seems she is finally ready to take us by storm over here." ~ AMERICANA UK
"A delightful discovery. Pronsky's crystal-bright yet earthily sensuous voice and melodically alluring songcraft, the latter a shifting blend of country, blues, rock, folk and vintage jazz elements, at times recalled Nanci Griffith, Iris DeMent and kd lang in mood or nuance. Rich Bennett, on electric guitar, whose lean chords and riffs, by turns shimmery and squally, also evoked shades of The Doors, Morricone and classic rockabilly. A warmly personable way with her audience, interspersing songs drawn mainly from her new second album Viewfinder, completed an evening's thorough enjoyment. ~ SUE WILSON, THE SCOTSMAN
"More retro than redneck… There's some country flair infused into her lush folk style. Sounds like jazzy-folk female Chris Isaak." ~ CREATIVE LOAFING
"Her breezy blend of roots, country and jazz sounds pretty upbeat, but Pronsky's lyrics are sometimes arrestingly dark." ~ TIME OUT LONDON
"There's something in this woman's voice which reminds me so much of the fantastic female members of The Rankin Family and that's saying something. It's a great voice. And 'Snowing Sideways' — I loved every second of that." – FRANK HENNESSY, BBC RADIO WALES
"Very fine! Worth seeking out. I'm particularly impressed with Pronsky's voice." ~ IAIN ANDERSON, BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
"Don't be fooled by the jaunty melodies; her lyrics are fairly intense. Very interesting indeed!" ~ DONAL BROUGHAN, RTÉ RADIO 1 IRELAND
"It's quality! 'Hard Times' rocks along like a 50s honky tonk thing. 'Aberdeen', another fine tune. Definitely wanna keep an eye out for her." ~ RALPH MCLEAN, BBC RADIO ULSTER
(4 STARS) "Her clear strong expressive vocals also have an appealing languorous feel that only seems to enhance the strength of these beautifully written songs. … An album of rare beauty that demands repeated listening sessions!" ~ AMERICAN ROOTS UK
"Rebecca Pronsky knows her way around a metaphor, and though residing in Brooklyn, she sings like she has Nashville in her blood … she stands out above the sea of thoughtful women with guitars." ~ PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER
"Brooklyn singer/songwriter Rebecca Pronsky shuffles through the dark territory where old-fashioned rock 'n' roll, country, and folk come together. It's roughly the same territory where Neko Case and Kelly Hogan operate, and any accusations of carpetbagging are shot down by both the conviction of her songs and the strength of her voice." ~ METRO PULSE, KNOXVILLE
"Talented local folk-pop songsmith. Her writing is literate, passionate, and wry." ~ TIME OUT NY
(4 STARS) "A beautiful album." ~ HEAVEN MAGAZINE (Netherlands)
"This is a record clearly defined by its treatment of mature topics – featuring a young vibrant vocal delivered by an old soul…. It is this soul-searching – both personal and yet universal – that ultimately keeps the album's scope varied. Often these topics are tinged with a double meaning, perhaps relevant only to the singer: fleeting references to struggle and freedom, loss and gain, growth and war which all have their roots placed deeper than we may think upon a first listening." ~ THE LINE OF THE BEST FIT
"One of the finest singer-songwriter records of 2011. The opening song, "Hard Times," is an instant attention-getter and country hit. It aptly introduces the album's solid country influence and overall theme of lost innocence, cold reality, doubt and relationships." ~ COMMON FOLK MUSIC
"On new release Viewfinder from Brooklyn-based (& Brown alum) Rebecca Pronsky, it's the voice that time and again grabs attention over the course of its 11 tracks. It's a supple instrument that Pronsky possesses that effortlessly ebbs and flows with the emotional tack of the songs… Viewfinder lands somewhere in that void between Americana and pop, oft-times taking its cue from the tremolo twang tones of guitarist Richard Bennett and at other times the singing of Ms. Pronsky." ~ DAN FERGUSON, WRIU-FM 90.3
"Songbird. With a brutal, cutting lyricism and a jazz trained voice, Ms. Pronsky is an act worth catching. Her latest EP, The Best Game in Town, [is] a lush combination of indie pop, Americana, folk and jazz." ~ ITHACA TIMES
"She has her own unique sound… it grabs you and doesn't let go. She's got great songwriter qualities and her supporting band is excellent… Rebecca delivered such a great piece of music." ~ ROOTSTIME.BE
"Rebecca Pronsky struck a deep chord on last year's Departures & Arrivals, with a little twang and a lot of empathy." * TOP TEN BEST ALBUMS OF 2008 Critic's List * ~ PHILADELPHIA CITY PAPER
"Her poetic depth would be enough for me, but that voice! If you're half as blown away by Rebecca Pronsky as I was, you'll still never forget her."
"… displays the same remarkable mix of grace and grit as Neko Case. [She] doesn't get quite so specific in her lyrics… [her] songs provide the framework; her clear, supple voice is a natural vehicle for empathy. And she trusts her listeners to use their imaginations to fill in the details. Definitely one to watch." ~ JEWISH EXPONENT
"On "The Early Hours," New York-native Rebecca Pronsky offers six perfect songs that sound as natural and unforced as a spring breeze in late April… Rebecca's voice is both dark and hopeful, and she has surrounded herself with a first-rate band to help drive them home… There isn't a complicated thing on this entire record, and that is testament to how well the songs are written." ~ PORTSMOUTH HERALD
"More than just a solid band backing her smooth music and clever lyrics, it's Pronsky's voice that sets her apart from the stereotypical folk singer… With her jazz background and penchant for rocking, Rebecca Pronsky plays folk unlike most folkies." ~ NEW HAVEN REGISTER
"She's a born and bread Brooklynite, but lately Rebecca Pronksy has had a little extra twang in her step. Departures and Arrivals is her third release… It's also her most polished effort yet with a distinct country-pop flavor. Pronsky [is] one of the rising stars of Brooklyn's indie music scene… With slicker, ballsier vocals and jazzier progressions than your average folksinger, she bridges the gaps between folk, Americana, jazz and indie pop." ~ EAST BAY EXPRESS


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Just how flexible is natural gas? Beyond powering your home heating systems, daily commute vehicles, long-haul trucks and ships at sea, America's own abundant natural gas is now being tested on the rail tracks. BNSF Railway Co., the largest railroad in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, will begin testing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a locomotive fuel.
Matthew Rose, BNSF's Chairman and CEO, announced the plans
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thereby providing environmental and energy security benefits to our
Businesses and municipal fleets across the country have already found enormous cost savings by converting their vehicles to natural gas, and the same will soon be said for the railroads.
According to Dow Jones Newswires, BNSF estimates that, after the Navy, it is the second largest consumer of diesel in the U.S. With diesel prices at nearly $4 per gallon compared to just over $2 per gallon for large volume LNG users, the cost savings are game-changing.
Preliminary tests by General Electric and Caterpillar, which are developing the locomotives, indicate that trains powered by natural gas could also travel farther between refueling and have equivalent towing power to diesel. And because trains, like fleet vehicles, travel on fixed routes, building a fueling infrastructure for freight rail makes good economic sense.
Beyond the corporate balance sheet, using natural gas is significantly better for our nation's air quality than conventional alternatives, with fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) and sulfur dioxide (Sox) emissions and no diesel particulates.
Thanks to decisions by BNSF and other industrial users to power with natural gas, the journey to a cleaner energy future may be just down the tracks. Think about it.
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As the largest certifying animal-assisted therapy organization on the East Coast of the United States, Good Dog currently operates in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey, and at disaster sites around the country. Good Dog focuses on work in the four divisions of Education, Health Care and Wellness, Research, and Disaster Response.
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The Education Division allows Good Dog teams to visit students in school, children learning how to read in libraries, and after-school enrichment programs. There are also three Good Dog programs in this division that focus on reading, anti-bullying and autism.
Good Dogs patiently listen as young students learn how to read, struggling readers work on their reading skills or English-as-a-second-language students work on learning a new language. Improved reading levels and increased confidence have been consistently observed in students taking part in the reading program.
The anti-bullying program focuses on the therapy dog team entering the classroom and beginning a dialogue on kindness, responsibility and communication. The outcome of this program is that students will have increased empathy towards animals and towards each other.
Good Dog is working closely with facilities such as the New York Center for Autism Charter School in New York, NY to bring therapy dogs to visit students on the autism spectrum. Many of the students who have received visits have shown marked improvements in verbal skills and reductions in disruptive behaviors.
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Clarenbach, Christian F; Senn, Oliver; Christ, Andreas L; Fischler, Manuel; Maggiorini, Marco; Bloch, Konrad E (2012). Lung function and breathing pattern in subjects developing high altitude pulmonary edema. PLoS ONE, 7(7):e41188.
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INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the study was to comprehensively evaluate physiologic changes associated with development of high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). We tested whether changes in pulmonary function and breathing pattern would herald clinically overt HAPE at an early stage.
METHODS: In 18 mountaineers, spirometry, diffusing capacity, nitrogen washout, nocturnal ventilation and pulse oximetry were recorded at 490 m and during 3 days after rapid ascent to 4559 m. Findings were compared among subjects developing HAPE and those remaining well (controls).
RESULTS: In 8 subjects subsequently developing radiographically documented HAPE at 4559 m, median FVC declined to 82% of low altitude baseline while closing volume increased to 164% of baseline (P<0.05, both instances). In 10 controls, FVC decreased slightly (to 93% baseline, P<0.05) but significantly less than in subjects with HAPE and closing volume remained unchanged. Sniff nasal pressure was reduced in both subjects with and without subsequent HAPE. During nights at 4559 m, mean nocturnal oxygen saturation dropped to lower values while minute ventilation, the number of periodic breathing cycles and heart rate were higher (60%; 8.6 L/min; 97 cycles/h; 94 beats/min, respectively) in subjects subsequently developing HAPE than in controls (73%; 5.1 L/min; 48 cycles/h; 79 beats/min; P<0.05 vs. HAPE, all instances).
CONCLUSION: The results comprehensively represent the pattern of physiologic alterations that precede overt HAPE. The changes in lung function are consistent with reduced lung compliance and impaired gas exchange. Pronounced nocturnal hypoxemia, ventilatory control instability and sympathetic stimulation are further signs of subsequent overt HAPE. REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00274430.
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Dolphins, The Boss, Carey, Marino, Ryan and Super Bowl odds and ends
Just left a Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band press conference and it was by far the most attended media session of the week – other than the always zany media day on Tuesday. It was also the most entertaining. Bruce, who said his last football memory has Terry Bradshaw in it, said he hadn't given a press conference in about 20 years.
The first questioner asked him who selected the play list during his halftime show and in his concerts, to which he replied: The Boss, who else? They could make suggestions, advise, cajole but the Boss decides.'' Anyway check Ethan Skolnick's Season Ticket blog in a little while as he should provide more details. Bruce was hysterical.
Also, singers Faith Hill and John Legend, who opened the press conference, were also a lot of fun, and Hill is a diehard Titans fan, while Legend's Ohio roots has him leaning toward the Steelers. Hill will sing America the Beautiful, and she certainly is.
After a steady diet of sunshine, we finally got rain today.
Attended the NFL Rookie of the Year announcement (Joe Flacco won), but Matt Ryan sure would've looked good in a Dolphins uniform. I digress.
A source said that the Dolphins are interested in signing free agent right tackle Vernon Carey, and that talks have begun but aren't at a boiling point.
Clearly, Carey will be a hot commodity this offseason because of the dearth of free agent tackles, and he has been solid on both sides of the line. Miami's O-line didn't create a whole lot of push this season but Carey's experience was a plus, especially when he had to play with a plethora of right guards once promising rookie Donald Thomas went down. The trifect love Thomas and will continue to beef up the O-line, according to this source.
Other whispers by people in the know continue to spell the end for LB Channing Crowder's stay with the Dolphins. Crowder will get paid somewhere but it's not looking promising in Miami.
Ran into Dan Marino's brother-in-law on radio row, Larry Richert, a Pittsburgh morning drive time radio host on KDKA. He's a dead ringer for former Dolphins coach Cam Cameron or he says Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy. I just googled McClatchy, it's true. People in Pittsburgh come up to him and thank him for saving the Pirates. He said Dan Marino finally got the hang of texting and will be in town Friday for several appearances. Richert said that Steelers fans are confident but don't consider Sunday's game a lock like most oddsmakers do because they've been burned before and they're afraid of hometown favorite Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald, who is loved since his days at Pitt. He also said that Steelers serious LB James Harrison gave him a great quote the other day about critics and fan's opinions: "I was born by myself and I'll die by myself. My 1-year-old son is all I care about.'' That and sacking QB Kurt Warner on Sunday.
Obviously, Marino will be pulling for the Steelers, his hometown team, but I'll ask him tomorrow for his take on the game.
Ricky Williams' agent Leigh Steinberg was making the rounds today. I'll ask him about Ricky's future at his party on Saturday which always includes animals. It's at nearby zoo and usually is very ecologically sound.
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano is expected to arrive tomorrow to pick up his NFL Alumni Coach of the Year trophy, and it's supposed to be given to him by Don Shula, the trophy's namesake. Sparano will be available to the media on Saturday unless we surprise him Friday night.
As for the rumors on Jason Taylor wanting to finish his career in Miami after the Redskins probably ask him to take a significant paycut from his scheduled $8.5 million, it doesn't make much sense. Parcells isn't very sentimental and JT is coming off an injury-plagued, non-productive season in a system that he didn't fit in. It's not going to happen. What's more likely is that he and/or Zach Thomas will get re-signed for one of those ceremonial retirement deals in the next year or two. Thomas will probably find a taker out there. He had a decent season for the Cowboys.


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Festival season is like Christmas for us here at Free People. It's our favorite time of year, and one of the only times of year when we can really go all out with wild outfits, crazy accessories and, of course, face and body paint! There is so much anticipation around Coachella as it kicks off (…) Read more
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Festival Prep: DIY Tote Bags, Studding, & Festival Paint!Aug 08, 2012
In preparation for our festival-themed event at Free People Corte Madera tomorrow I wanted to share some DIY projects that we'll have on hand at the event (…) Read more
Video: Fun With Festival Paint!Aug 04, 2012
UPDATE: This post originally ran on April 3rd 2012 but with Lollapalooza this weekend and Outside Lands next weekend we wanted to watch it again for some festival paint inspiration! (…) Read more
Save The Date: Free People At Outside Lands 2012Aug 02, 2012
I could not be more excited for Outside Lands 2012! We have a lot of fun stuff going on before, during, and after the festival – I'll have more details as the festival approaches, but mark your calendars for the following! (…) Read more
Memorial Day GiveawayMay 28, 2012
In honor of the holiday, we gathered up some fun summer accessories and we want to give them away! Click here and fill out the brief form to enter. We will select 4 winners at random on Friday June 1st! Each winner will receive a goodie bag containing some of the items pictured above. Good (…) Read more
Store Style: Spring ThingsApr 20, 2012
The sun is heating up and in our stores across the country we're breaking out the spring staples – cutoffs, tanks, sandals, intimates as outerwear and bright pops of colorful accessories everywhere. Our fp girls never cease to inspire, check out these photos from facebook and instagram for some spring styling inspiration! (…) Read more