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|Length Overall
|38' 0''
11.56 m
|Dry Weight
11,300 lbs.
5,126 kg
10' 6''
3.2 m
|Tested Weight
0.7 m
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
300 gal.
|Air Draft
|Water Capacity
11 gal.
|Length on Trailer
|Max Headroom
|Height on Trailer
|Bridge Clearance
2.4 m
|Trailer Weight
|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
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|Tested Power
|Currently no test numbers
|Opt. Power
3 x 300-hp Mercury Verado
The Fountain 38 CC has a LOA of 38' (11.56 m) and a beam of 10' 6" (3.2 m). Top speed? Reggie tells us 75 mph! We'll see about that.
The Fountain 38 CC is obviously going to be a fast boat. After all this is the boat that set a world record on the Hatteras to NY run some years ago. A mere 410 miles in 6hrs 10 min 08 seconds. That's an average of 65 miles an hour while burning .9 mpg. Not setting any records for economy, but in all other aspects, it's a notable trip to be sure -- and in a stock boat.
Something's Fishy
But first and foremost, this is a fishing machine. A "get-you-to-the-fishing-grounds-first" fishing machine, but fishing nonetheless. Her features start out with no less than seven in deck fishboxes, all macerated with overboard drains, having a total capacity of 1400 qts.(1325 L).
The transom holds a 50 gallon (189.3 L) livewell. Six rod holders are mounted in the gunwales, storage for four rods is under the gunwales, and six more store under the deck. Nine more rods can reside in the T-top rocket launchers. And there's additional storage under the forward V-berths as well as the back of the leaning post.
But the question we want answered is: Is all of this fishy stuff just lipstick on a race boat, or is it really a fishing machine?
The Helm Is White
The helm is laid out for performance and is a testimony to white, so wear your sunglasses. Personally, we'd like to see a slightly less glare inducing color, but otherwise, it's a very orderly office. One item of note is the aft facing bolster. Obviously a very handy feature at high speed, when bracing yourself is a concern. When we test this boat, we're going to find out how secure that exposed center console helm is in high speed turns.
While glare inducing, the helm is very orderly. Check out the bolster below the controls.
Recommended power is triple Mercury 300 Verado's. 900 horsepower? Does it really need that much? And another question, why not put triple 350-hp Mercs on this baby?
Bottom Design
Below the waterline is where the real heart and soul of a Fountain lies. Fountain calls it a "Super Ventilated Positive Lift running surface". Multiple lifting strakes combined with dual, full-beam hull steps to inject aerated water under the hull to break the bond between the water surface and the hull. Combined with the notched transom, Fountain claims its hulls achieve "10-20% faster" ride with better handling than the competition. Another item to add to the "we'll see" list. (We'll have some competitive boat test numbers with us as a benchmark. When we test.)
The Fountain hull is one of the most highly developed we have seen in class.
Squirrelly in Turns?
We're also curious to see if the dual steps have a downside, which we've seen before in stepped hulls. With their inherent ability to inject aerated water under the hull, some stepped-hulled boats also become squirrelly in the turns, lacking the ability to cling to the water. This is another question we need to put to rest on test day.
Other Questions
With all of these lifting strakes and steps it will interesting to discover if the boat now pounds, instead of giving a soft entry in chop that BoatTEST.com captain's noted years ago. In other words, has Reggie given up riding comfort in the name of "speed"? As with all hulls there will likely be a sweet spot where the soft meets the hard, but where exactly will that be?
There's also the matter of fit and finish. How well designed and finished is the interior (an area where Fountains didn't shine five years ago)? Does the eye-catching gel coat work stop at your line of vision, or is it carefully executed all over the boat? Are the opposite sides of the hatches and doors back-gelled or is that attention to detail lacking in obscure areas? These are just some of the questions we're aiming to answer.
Chances are you have your own questions, and we welcome them in the comments section below.
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|Trim Tabs
|Washdown: Raw Water
|Exterior Features
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12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
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12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Touch Screen Manual Operation
- LEICA DC Vario-Elmar Lens
- Silver
- Replacement Accessories
- Batteries, Chargers + Adapters
Firmware & Drivers
FIRMWARE Download Instructions
DMC-FX580 Firmware Update DOWNLOAD Download and install instructions
- Version: 1.10
Issues Addressed:
Improvement of battery detection for safety standards Panasonic uses.
(After this firmware update your Panasonic Digital Camera cannot be operated by unauthorised 3rd party batteries.)
- Release Date: 6-15-2009
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
SpecificationsExpand All
More Details
- Camera Type Compact
- Series FX
- Model Year 2009
IntelligentAutoModeFace Recognition (Still)
Optical Image Stabilizer (Still & Movie)
Intelligent ISO Control (Still & Movie)
Face Detection (Still)
Intelligent Scene Selector (Still - Portrait, Scenery, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Macro; Movie -
Effective Pixels12.1 Mega Pixels
- Aperture F2.8 - 5.9 / Iris Diaphragm (F2.8 - 8 (W) / F5.9 - 8 (T))
Optical Zoom5x
- Image Sensor Size 1/2.33-inch
- Extra Optical Zoom 6.1x (4:3 / 8M), 7.8x (4:3 / 5M), 9.8x (under 3M)
Focal Lengthf=4.4-22.0mm (25-125mm in 35mm equiv.)
10 elements in 8 groups
(2 Aspherical Lenses / 3 Aspherical surfaces, 2 ED lens)
- 2-Speed Zoom No
Optical Image StabilizerMEGA O.I.S. (Auto/Mode1/ Mode2)
Digital Zoom4x
( Max. 20.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom )
(Max.39.2x combined with Extra Optical Zoom)
Focusing Area
Normal: Wide 50cm/ Tele 100cm - infinity
Macro / Intelligent AUTO: Wide 5cm / Tele 100cm - infinity
- Conversion Lens Compatibility No
- Focus Range Display Yes
- AF Metering Face / Touch AF/AE Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / Spot
- Focus Normal / Macro, AF Tracking (On / Off), Quick AF (Always On)
AF Assist LampYes
ISO SensitivityAuto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode : Auto(1600 - 6400) )
ExposureAuto Program AE Aperture Priority AE Shutter Priority AE
Exposure Compensation1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
BacklightCompensation Yes (only in Intelligent AUTO mode)
Auto Bracketing( AE) +/- 1/3 EV ˜ 1EV step, 3 frames
Light Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center-weighted/ Spot
- Dedicated Button/Mode Switch [Recording] / [Playback]
- Movie Scene Mode -
Self Timer2sec / 10sec
- Auto Review 1sec, 2sec, Zoom, Hold
- Review No
Picture Adjustment
Contrast +2steps
Sharpness +2steps
Saturation +2steps
Noise Reduction +2steps
- Color Effect Mode Black & White, Sepia, Cool, Warm
- Color Mode No
- Recording Format Still Image: JPEG (DCF / Exif2.21)Motion picture: QuickTime Motion JPEG
- Image Quality Fine/Standard
4:3 Aspect Ratio (Still Image)
4000 x 3000(12M)/ 3264 x 2448 (8M EZ) / 2560 x 1920 (5M EZ) /
2048 x 1536 (3M EZ) / 1600 x 1200 (2M EZ) / 640 x 480 (0.3M EZ)
- 3:2 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2672(10.5M) / 3264 x 2176 (7M EZ) / 2560 x 1712 (4.5M EZ) / 2048 x 1360 (2.5M EZ)
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Still Image) 4000 x 2248(9M) / 3264 x 1840 (6M EZ) / 2560 x 1440 (3.5M EZ) / 1920 x 1080 (2M EZ)
- Motion Image (4:3 Aspect Ratio) VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30fps (Motion JPEG) QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
- Motion Image (16:9 Aspect Ratio) WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
- Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9
- Digital Red Eye Correction Yes
- Easy Zoom/Zoom Resume/Motion Zoom Yes/No/No
- Still Image Recording with Audio 5 seconds
- Audio Dubbing Maximum of 10 Seconds
Real-time HistogramsYes
Composition Guide LinesYes (2 patterns)
- Scene Mode Help Screen Yes
Flip AnimationNo
- Travel Date/World Time Yes/Yes
- Text Stamp/Date Stamp Yes
- External Flash No
LCD Monitor
3.0" TFT Touch Screen LCD Display (230K dots), AR Coat
Field of View : approx. 100%
AUTO Power LCD mode, Power LCD mode, High Angle mode
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- OSD Language English, Spanish
Recording Media
Built-in Memory
SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
MultiMediaCard (Still image only)
- Viera Link No
- HDMI No
- Color Silver
ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 940mAh) (Included)
AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC) (Optional)
Battery LifeUp to 350 pictures(CIPA Standard)
Included Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO v3.0
ArcSoft (MediaImpression / Panorama Maker)
USB Driver, QuickTime
- Standard Accessories Battery Charger, Battery Pack, Battery carrying case, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable,Hand Strap, CD-ROM
- Multi-Exposure No
- Multi-Aspect No
- Max Auto ISO Setting Yes
- Quick Menu Yes
- Optical Zoom in Motion Picture No
- Macro Zoom Yes
- Orientation Detector Yes
- Touch Zoom Yes
- Thumbnails/Zoomed Playback 12,30-thumbnails / Max 16x
- Set Favorites/Rotate Image Yes / No
- Playback Still Images with Audio Yes
- Slideshow Mode All Still Images / Favorites / CategoryBGM Effect (Natural / Slow / Swing / Urban / OFF)
- Show Histogram Yes
- Show Highlights Yes
- Delete Image Single / Multi / All / All except Favorites
- DPOF Print Setting/Set Production Yes / Yes
- Cut Animation No
- PictBridge Support Single / Multi / All / Favorites / DPOF
- iA Direct Button No
- AVCHD / AVCHD Lite REC No
- One-Touch Movie Button No
- Water Proof No
- Dust Proof No
- Shock Proof No
- LED Illumination No
- Movie REC Guide No
- Wind-Cut in Motion Picture No
- Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.25'' x 3.74'' x 0.86''
- Weight Approx. 0.32 lbs
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SAN JOSE -- In a year when crime issues rose to rare prominence in city affairs, the homicide count in San Jose reached its highest point in two decades Tuesday when a teenage boy was found shot to death on a quiet street.
The total of 44 is the highest since 53 were recorded in 1991, and it comes on the heels of an astounding two-year spike: 40 homicides occurred last year, doubling a 2010 count that was a 20-year low.
"This number is one that we were hoping we would not reach. It certainly does not look good in a historical perspective," Sgt. Jason Dwyer said Tuesday.
Police were called to the 1500 block of Fairhaven Drive off Hillsdale Avenue about 3:20 p.m. after receiving a call about a car crash. That's where they found the victim, who had either stumbled out or been thrown from a white Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck rested with its tailgate against the tree on the sidewalk. The teen, who police believe is 18 years old, lay several feet away in the street. Paramedics determined his injuries did not appear to be caused by a crash and that he had been shot.
"No motive, no suspects. This is just a classic whodunit," Dwyer said. "This is not normal. We're scratching our heads trying to figure out what happened."
This year's surge in homicides is sounding new alarms about violent crime in the city at a time when there are fewer officers on the streets. Equally alarming to some law enforcement veterans is that the latest increase in killings occurred in an era of tougher crime laws and an overall decrease in crime rates across the state and nation.
Sgt. Jim Unland, president of the San Jose Police Officers Association, said recently it's important to note the city's 1991 homicide tally predated the mid-1990s passage of California's Three Strikes Law and stricter federal gun-control laws.
"This was really a wild city (in 1991). That we're nearing numbers from pre-Three Strikes Law is something," Unland said.
For San Jose, with a population approaching 1 million, 44 is still low in comparison to nearby large cities, such as Oakland, which has nearly three times as many slayings with less than half the population. City leaders recognize this perspective gives little solace to a citizenry that feels under siege.
In the South San Jose neighborhood near Paul Moore Park, children often play ball and residents walk their dogs in the afternoon. It is generally considered safe. But on Tuesday night, neighbors stood amid well-groomed homes strung with Christmas lights to watch as police investigated the city's latest killing.
"No, this is definitely not normal," said Kim Zilliox, who has lived in the neighborhood with her husband and two children for eight years. She heard a single shot followed soon after by the whirl of a helicopter overhead. "When you hear a helicopter hover in one spot, you know something is going on. It's alarming."
In a wide-ranging interview about city crime last week, Mayor Chuck Reed spoke about the uptick in violence this year.
"We like to brag about being a safe city in San Jose. And when something bad happens, it tends to get more attention," he said. "Because we haven't accepted a high level of crime, people get concerned about it."
Leaders of San Jose's widely praised Gang Prevention Task Force caution that while homicide numbers are instructive, they can mask the true level of community violence, particularly those most heavily afflicted by gang activity.
Task force Superintendent Mario Maciel has said their work has "kept a lid" on gang violence to ensure it doesn't escalate. The violence that does happen, however, has intensified amid a street war arms race worsened by boiling tensions.
"There's more ferocity, more lethality," Maciel said recently. "But even if there were zero homicides, you have near fatalities, paralysis. It can give you a false sense of security."
The task force was instrumental during a particularly bloody stretch in August that tallied eight homicides in 11 days. Four of the killings were classified as gang-related. Of the 44 homicides this year, 17 have been deemed gang-related.
San Jose has also seen a double-digit percentage spike this year in "quality of life" crimes, including burglaries, robberies and auto thefts.
The crime rate has sparked discussion of whether lower police staffing is to blame. Most city leaders agree that having more officers is ideal, but opinions vary about whether a beefier patrol would necessarily tamp down less predictable non-gang violence.
"The vast majority are crimes of passion or opportunity, and those are difficult to deal with," said Councilman Pete Constant, a former San Jose police officer. This year, gang violence accounts for less than 40 percent of the city's homicides, down from the typical rate of about 50 percent.
To the police union's Unland, there's no question about the connection between dwindling officer numbers -- from nearly 1,400 in 2008 to fewer than 1,050 today -- and rising crime, punctuated by this year's milestone homicide count.
"I don't think you can attribute it to everything. But I find it hard to ignore," Unland said. "When you go from a proactive, progressive policing model to a reactive model, you lose control of certain crimes."
Contact Robert Salonga at 408-920-5002. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga.


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The BRAT diet
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
Steven Doerr, MD
Steven Doerr, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Doerr received his undergraduate degree in Spanish from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He graduated with his Medical Degree from the University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado in 1998 and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine from Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado in 2002, where he also served as Chief Resident.
What is the BRAT diet?
The BRAT diet is one type of bland diet that doctors sometimes recommended for people who are recovering from a gastrointestinal infection. BRAT is an acronym that stands for
- Bananas
- Rice
- Applesauce
- Toast
The BRAT diet is based upon the fact that these foods are easy to digest and are well tolerated by most people. The BRAT diet is not a weight loss regimen and is not intended to be used over the long term. It is low in protein, fat, and fiber so it is not ideal from a nutritional standpoint for long term use. The low-fiber nature of the diet can help make loose stools firmer, and the bananas provide a needed source of potassium.
What are modifications of the BRAT diet?
Popular modifications of the BRAT diet are sometimes recommended. These modified versions of the BRAT diet include the BRATY diet, which adds yogurt to the list of foods, and the BRATT diet, which adds tea.
When is the BRAT diet recommended?
The BRAT diet may be recommended for recovery from gastroenteritis or other causes of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach upset. It also helps some women who are suffering from morning sickness during pregnancy.
The BRAT diet was formerly recommended for children recovering from stomach upset, but the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that children resume a normal diet within 24 hours of becoming sick. The BRAT diet is not considered to contain enough nutrients for optimal recovery.
Of course, while following the BRAT diet or when recovering from any illness, it is important to drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration. Supplementing water intake with a sports drink or an electrolyte drink such as Pedialyte can help replace lost electrolytes as well as fluids.
While recovering from a gastrointestinal illness and transitioning back to a normal diet, it's also recommended to avoid fatty and greasy foods, raw fruits and vegetables, alcohol, dairy products, and citrus fruits.
Medically reviewed by Martin E. Zipser, MD; American Board of Surgery
Longo DL, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 18th edition.
United States: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2011.
Source: MedicineNet.com
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USA, 2012, 98 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subjects: American Indie, Comedy, RomanceLanguage: English
Don't believe the title: Not That Funny is pretty funny. In director/screenwriter Lauralee Farrer's romantic comedy, Prince Charming is a nerd. Although he tells his friends he is "alone but not lonely," Stefan Lane (Tony Hale of Arrested Development) eats Chinese food out of the box, putters around his widowed landlady Toogey's house, and lives a pretty solitary small-town life. When Toogey's beautiful, high-powered granddaughter, Haley, blows into town on the arm of her sleazy Russian boss, she turns Stefan's serious world on its head. He can't take his eyes off her.
Dissatisfied with her stressful life and her jerk of a boyfriend, Haley decides to spend time with Toogey at the family homestead and reclaim happy childhood memories. When Stefan overhears her say all she really wants in a man is someone to make her laugh, he decides then and there to become a comedian. There's just one problem: he's not that funny. Stefan does some Internet research and finds an off-color stand-up comic named Norm Getz, who seems to have women fawning over him. In one of the film's funniest scenes, Stefan stalks Getz, knocks on his door, and begs for humor tips. Meanwhile, Haley, who seems more and more content to be back home, watches Stefan carefully and finds him to be the same solid, reliable type as her beloved grandfather.
Hale, also known for his roles in Chuck and Veep, shines as the serious-minded Stefan. His comedic timing and sympathetic portrayal of a serious man in love give the movie just the right amount of funny.
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Should have added that having a bag check was a HUGE positive. As a solo runner attending by myself, this would have been pretty logistically difficult w/o bag check.
It could have been a really awsome event, regardless of the weather, the weather was what it was it's april. no big dea. i have several issues, and every race/event i have ever been in or to has not been perfect there is always something that could be better small or big
1) location venue. moving it was fine i guess it had to be done for whatever reason. but had they not set up parking alternative, i am not sure where all of those people would have parked. even without that rain, the hill where cars were to be parked was to steep and not safe. also it was freshly cleared land. there were steel cables, and large branches and other debree. in addition being it was freshly cleared and regardless of the rain it was far to soft for a regular car, thank goodness for my jeep.
2) nothing was marked on where to go and no one giving directions. on nice gentleman collecting money at the gate for the parking just said its down there. ....and obviously eventually one would find were they needed to go when they got there.
3) the course was fine, but what happened to some of the obsticales?? fire, the pond? and coming into the last turn after coming up the last hill to head toward the finish, was not marked very well with the flags, i think i and a few others i was with ended up in a dirt/junk pile(maybe it was part of the course ...who knows.)
4) there was no direction, instruction or leadership, with no one taking charge
5) with electronic timing chips, still no results posted.....why bother? i hardly knew i even finished, no labels no signs, no one working at the finish. other than the people working the registration tables and the parking guy, who was working the event?
6) i don't care about water( i'll bring my own and always do, done enough of these where they have even run out), or oranges or bananas, or the music or the beer. i just want to see that someone has taken some pride in their work and puts together a quality event.
7) this is a gripe i have with almost every event i take part in. if you are going to give a shirt out (and i don't care if you do or don't, i'm there to do the event, the shirt doesn't really matter) first, have large size shirts available. i am a bigger guy 240lbs 6'4" i an fit and athletic not fat and not a bean pole. if you are going to do a shirt do it. get a good quality tech shirt (think about your demo) don't do cotton. cotton is ok its not that bad, but do a quality cotton not a cheap one. when i wash this shirt i just got from this event. when i wash this shirt from the event, it will say on the tag XL, but it will turn into a medium ....just skip it
look at the end of the day putting on one of these events is not easy... and you will never please everyone. but i don't feel like they organizer(s) were prepared. or even really cared
It was very windy yesterday and I don't think we can seriously blame the organizers for the weather! But, I agree with the earlier review, the music couldn't be heard throughout the course and there was no water station in the middle of the course, as it was mentioned on their website.
At the end of the day, the money paid went to a worthy cause, to support the Volunteer Fire Department and I am happy about that.
The $10 charge was NOT for the shuttle. It was for parking at the new location. They had mentioned in the email, when they changed locations that there would be a parking charge of $10!!
They should have had snacks/water at the end of the race; changing tents and a hose to wash ourselves. I happened to ask the Fire Chief for a hose and he brought his truck over to me and a group of my friends and then everyone else started to use it to hose themselves down. This could've been better organized, this being a MUD RACE!!
Where are the results? I am very interested in finding out how I did, as this was my first race.
I have another race coming up next month - Warrior Dash!
I think we all understood that the weather played a big part in the event being disorganized, but I had a serious issue with the quality of the course and how it was laid out. Markers were confusing (even when they were only a couple meters apart) and the zig-zag of the course didn't help.
Looking at the website, I was expecting the event to be as professional as some of the other popular events of it's type. We knew where to park but were unsure where the actual bus-stop was. The placement of the registration, gear check, and food vendors was too close together. We ran the race but left soon afterward.
If it wasn't for the weather, I think the course wouldn't have been that much of a challenge. I can make my backyard as demanding if I just include a long run through an open field between obstacles.
I was looking forward to my son's first mud race. He's 5 and just appreciated being involved. I was really let down about the seriousness that the event had taken the kids course. Up and back? Come on... There wasn't even any structure to the wave times. If you slack off on the quality of my race, that's one thing. More preparation and effort should've been done for the kids.
This was my first mud race, and I was impressed with how casually it was organized. I suppose you could call it disorganized. The parking seemed improbable even if we were in a drought. There were no signs to direct you to parking, shuttle, etc. And really, $10 for parking? Really? Also, that was not in my email, but maybe that is because it looked like there was a part of the email missing in the middle of it. It cut off in the middle of one sentence. The obstacles were really easy, but maybe that is what you were going for. The yellow rope could have been lower to force you to crawl through the mud, but at the same time, I'm glad I didn't have to get completely wet. I agree with others:
*more free food and water
offer more than one hose - don't let people use the hose themselves or else they take FOREVER.
*at least offer a male and female area so we can justify changing in public.
post the times
reduce the price or give us a better race and better gifts
In addition to all of the other complaints regarding this event, I would add that I was very surprised that there were no spotters, or other means of saftey for the obstacles, and there was no first aid tent. In every other event I have participated in, there has been such a tent. Simply put, this was a very unorganized event and the uninformed charge for parking was just insulting.
The rain Saturday seemed to wash out more than half of the events. From the get-go everything was pretty disorganized. My friends and I joked that the only clearly marked sign was for the ATM. The start, finish, and registration were not clearly marked. The whole affair seemed like a bunch of people organized this event at the last minute. The first few races started late, there was no changing area, as we were walking out to the shuttle the firemen arrived with the hoses. I'm really upset to hear that they stopped charging for cars later in the day; it's like being penalized for being early. I won't go to a MudChaser event again.
We had a fun time, but it was very disorganized. The shuttles were confusing and were disappointed to find out a few weeks before we would have to pay for parking and not when we signed up. Also, the web site said there would be one water stop and there were none It would have been nice to have a drink (besides beer) after the race or a piece of fruit. Still unsure when we will get our results. We didn't see a timer at the finish line. Also, wish there was a way to minimize the waiting in line to complete some obstacles.
Results are up:
Are anyone else results way, way off? Mine say I finished in the 27 minute range, about 10 minutes faster than I thought I finished. I admit that I may not have re-set my watch 0 at the start, and that it was covered in mud so I could have misread it at the end (I accidently re-started the stopwatch later and lost the time).
3.5 in 27 would be really fast for me on ANY terrain...so I think my results are innacurate. I didn't notice the timing mats at either the start or finish.
I agree with the previous reviews, and yet would like to add some positives. I signed up for this event because i have been wanting to try an obstacle course type of race and this one was 15 minutes from home. Expensive, YES, but I love and will support the local events. The weather caused my daughter to forego the mini muddier race, and the one friend who signed up with me ultimately didn't make it out into the wind and cold. So I went alone, and got to spend a couple hours in the company of like-minded souls. Three companions completely scooped me up as one of their own, and I had a little posse to wind through the course with. And, I learned that the best way to get the attention of a pack of eager runners is to wear WonderGirl skirt and wave your arms like crazy in the direction of the hard to identify starting line. I can't complain about water and hoses to remove mud - they apparently didn't make it to the race until after I was long gone.
Come back next year with your A Team, and I'll give tit another try.
I've run over a dozen of these 'mud races' and they inevitably vary in quality and difficult. The Tough Mudder is the most challenging and overall hardest, and then you have the recreational races like the Warrior Dash and others that are fun runs but can be challenging.
This was disorganized, lame, and not even close to being up to par with what was promised, or with it's peers in the mud racing community. no bag check, no water at the end of the race, (i saw someone earlier post a request for bagels and fruit on the course.... seriously? it's a 5k not a half marathon. refuelling at the end is more than sufficient) and no real sense of where to go on the course etc.
I signed up for the Endurance Challenge but after the 3rd time I got so sick of running back and forth through that field that I left.
If you can't put a quality product out, refund the people who have paid you for something - don't try to give them some shoddy alternative.
I will have to agree with alot of the others who have posted. I did the Warrior Dash last fall and will be doing the tough mudder as well. Both are very well organized. I am sure that oregon ridge change caused problems as well as the rain (which did help to make the course very muddy and fun)
Warrior dash charged for parking last year and I figured this would happen here as well.
This could have been a great event. I think this was the first mudchasers event they have ever put on.. I figured their would be some growing pain issues.. but this was disappointing. The obstacles should have been alot better.
no water truck waiting there... stunk.. no one knew where the fire truck went..
no food stunk
course was very poorly marked, I was hoping for wooded area and not open fields.. (plus side was friends followed us on the course and took pictures)
Poorly organized start and finishes..
I will say i was expecting a huge fun party similar to what there was at warrior dash.... the wind and cold put a huge damper on the fun but ... my group left right after the race...
At this point, I do not think I will participate in mudchasers next year unless MAJOR improvements are made..
The mini mudders looked as poorly organized as the main course..
I wish this was not the case.. I really thought this would have been a great time .. I feel terrible that I had friends drive from philly to participate..
Hope this help others... Mudchasers COULD BE ALOT OF FUN>..if they do not make changes, skip it..
There was bag check. It was right where you picked up your number, shirt, and mug.
My family, 20 friends and co-workers, and I raced on Sunday and I have several serious issues with the race. I understand this was their first race, and the weather was a problem, but there is no excuse for these issues. Before running the race we talked about doing the Southern PA race and the Ocean City race, but with these issues below we will not be doing any more races with them unless these things are corrected.
The Start ? The waves were completely unorganized and not announced. We were told by one official that they were running behind and another said to go through whenever we want, which we did. There was no signage to even direct racers to the start causing people to run the wrong way and some entered the course without even going through the starting gate.
The Course
Obstacles: The ropewall section must be wider or a second ropewall needs to be in place width wise to avoid bottlenecks. The spacing of the wood slats on the backside of the ropewalls was too far for shorter racers and a serious safety hazard. It also contributed to the bottleneck of racers on those obstacles. The wait times I saw were from 2-5 minutes.
There was no fire obstacle as indicated on the website
One of the tires on the tire section was flipped over blocking that path for the 2 HRS that I was there.
There was no WATER STATION on the course as indicated on the website. I didn?t see anywhere there was water with the exception of the water they were giving away for the kids run.
Organization and legal liability ? No one checked my sister, my wives, or my ID when we were doing registration/packet pick up. Other people in my party weren?t made to fill out or sign the waiver.
There were no signs to show there the start, finish, or the location of the kids? race. There were racers going down to the kids section thinking that may be the start of the race.
No ID?s or numbers were checked when the bags were picked up. I picked up three bags and no one verified if I was grabbing the right bags. I could have grabbed as many bags as I wanted.
Finally the RESULTS. THE RESULTS WERE COMPLETELY INACCURATE and there was no way that anyone kept track of the numerous people that skipped obstacles so they would be disqualified from winning. I saw 10 people run around the first rope wall and several people skip the mud mounds at the beginning.
Looking forward to Warrior Dash, which is much more organized and professional. I can?t believe I paid the same to run this terrible course.
yes there was a bag check..... after they realized they were supposed to have one when people kept asking about it.
so they went and got sticky notes and stuck numbers to peoples bags.
points for improvisation but not much else
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Top-ranked Arizona, which visits the Bay Area this week, is the best team in the Pac-12, maybe in the nation.
But the Wildcats (20-0) will not go undefeated. Neither will Syracuse (19-0) nor Wichita State (21-0).
It just does not happen anymore.
Indiana was 32-0 in 1975-76 under coach Bob Knight, but the Hoosiers needed to win five NCAA tournament games (not six) to claim the title, and today's more balanced national landscape is infinitely more treacherous.
Arizona coach Sean Miller, whose team plays at Stanford on Wednesday and at Cal on Saturday, doesn't know quite what to think.
Noting the experts didn't expect Arizona to beat Duke or Michigan early in the season, and with the Bay Area trip looming, Miller told the Arizona Daily Star: "I feel the same way (now), almost as if we're due to lose, and maybe we will. We respect both of those teams a great deal.
"Going on the road is hard, but when you're No. 1, going on the road might be even harder."
So far, the Wildcats have cleared every hurdle. Featuring Bay Area big men Aaron Gordon and Brandon Ashley, Arizona has size, depth, balance and experience. The Cats aren't a great shooting team, but they rebound and defend. And they play ferociously hard.
Still, even completing the conference schedule unblemished will be a trick -- no team has done it since the league expanded from eight to 10 teams for the 1978-79 season. Oregon State in 1980-81 and Stanford in 2003-04 both started the season 26-0 before losing their conference finale.
Beyond this week, Arizona faces road games vs. Arizona State, Utah, Colorado, Oregon and Oregon State. Colorado's Xavier Johnson, after his team's loss at Tucson last Thursday, predicted the Buffs will topple the Cats in a "20-point blowout" when they meet in Boulder.
Mitigating in the Wildcats' favor: There's no rematch on the schedule with UCLA, and Colorado will play the rest of the season without injured star guard Spencer Dinwiddie.
Syracuse has it own challenges, including road games against Pitt, Duke, Virginia and Florida State -- all upper-division teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Wichita State of the Missouri Valley Conference seemingly has the easiest regular-season road. The Shockers' biggest challenge will be a Feb. 5 matchup at Indiana State (16-4), although their first meeting produced Xavier Johnson's kind of game -- a 20-point blowout.
Miller, who said winning the Pac-12 title is more important than staying undefeated, acknowledges there are a lot of obstacles ahead.
"We're not at the finish line. We know that," he said. "Where we are in late January may be a far different place than late February if we don't continue to win and continue to get better."
But Cal coach Lindsay Gottlieb isn't wasting any energy on that scheduling quirk. Gottlieb considers it a fact of life she cannot change and said she'd rather play on TV during the Super Bowl pregame show than move the game to Monday and go without TV.
"The Stanford game is always our biggest crowd of the year, and we hope our fans will be here," she said. "Some people might argue if we moved it to Monday we might have a smaller crowd."
Maybe her experience as a Cal assistant in 2007 provides Gottlieb a good vibe. "We beat Stanford at Stanford," she recalled, "and went to a Super Bowl party afterward."
"If I was a WNBA G.M., I would not think twice with taking her with the first pick of the draft," Gottlieb said. "If I didn't have the first pick, I'd try to trade to get it."
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The No. 75 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi Men's Tennis team took a tough 4-1 match against UTSA on Sunday to win the 2011 Southland Conference Tournament and garner an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. The Islanders will be headed back to the NCAAs for the third time in four seasons and the fourth time in program history.
The team improved its record to 15-9 on the season with their second win in the past month against UTSA on the Roadrunners home court. UTSA finishes the year with a record of 11-10 overall.
The doubles point was eerily familiar to the first time the two teams played as they split the No. 2 and 3 matches. James Langford and Aurelien Tave won an 8-3 match at No. 2 while Robert Raguz and Matt Westmoreland fell by an 8-6 final. That left the deciding point up to No. 1 doubles. The previous time the teams met, UTSA won a 9-8 (7-2) final over Laurent Montoisy and Gergo Weidinger. It was just the opposite this time with the Islanders taking a 9-8 (7-2) win to secure the first point of the match.
"An unbelievably spirited and competitive college tennis match," said Director of Tennis Steve Moore. "Both teams played well enough to win.
"I have a lot of respect for the way UTSA competed today."
In singles, it was a battle of wills as only two matches went two sets. The first to finish was the No. 1 flight with Montoisy taking his first loss of the season against a Southland Conference opponent with a 6-2, 6-3 loss to tie the match at 1-1 after the first singles.
In No. 3 Tave put his team back ahead with the only other two-set match of the day, taking a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) final to make it 2-1.
"This came down to an old-fashioned who could outlast who fight," said Moore. "I'm incredibly proud of the way our guys rose up.
"This looked for a long time like it was not going to go our way, but these guys just fought with so much tenacity and refused to let that happen."
The rest of the matches all went to a third set with Texas A&M - Corpus Christi coming out on top in the final two matches to finish on the day.
Raguz finished off his opponent at No. 4 with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 win to make it a 3-1 contest. The final match of the day was between Weidinger and Daniel Moser. In the first meeting between the two, Moser won in straight sets by a 6-2, 6-1 final. Weidinger was not going to let that happen to him again as he came out and took the first set on his way to a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 win and the title-clinching point for his team.
Langford was still on the court and was ahead in the third at 2-6, 7-5, 3-2 when play was stopped.
"Truthfully, I don't think this team is ready to accept this being the last match for Laurent Montoisy and James Langford," said Moore. "They are so endeared by our team and have been such incredible captains; this team wasn't willing to let it be their last match.
"Those two guys have risen up every match the entire year, but today the other guys rose up for them. I'll take the character of this team against any team in the country."
The team now moves on and will find out its destination on Tuesday when the national bracket is announced. Check back on www.GoIslanders.com for more information about the selection show and the Islanders regional information.
Tennis Match Results
UTSA vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
May 01, 2011 at San Antonio, Texas
#75 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 4, UTSA 1
Singles competition:
1. Martin Ayala (UTSA) def. Laurent Montoisy (AMCC) 6-2, 6-3
2. James Langford (AMCC) vs. Tyler Brown (UTSA) 2-6, 7-5, 3-2, unfinished
3. Aurelien Tave (AMCC) def. Yannick Junger (UTSA) 6-4, 7-6 (7-5)
4. Robert Raguz (AMCC) def. Daniel Moreiras (UTSA) 6-4, 4-6, 6-2
5. Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) vs. Max Stratmann (UTSA) 3-6, 6-1, 3-4, unfinished
6. Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Daniel Moser (UTSA) 6-3, 1-6, 6-3
Doubles competition:
1. Laurent Montoisy/Gergo Weidinger (AMCC) def. Martin Ayala/Daniel Moreiras (UTSA) 9-8 (7-2)
2. Aurelien Tave/James Langford (AMCC) def. Tyler Brown/Yannick Junger (UTSA) 8-3
3. Max Stratmann/Pedro Zanotelli (UTSA) def. Robert Raguz/Matt Westmoreland (AMCC) 8-6
Match Notes:
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 15-9; National ranking #75
Order of finish: Doubles (3,2,1); Singles (1,3,4,6)
2011 Southland Conference Tournament Championship Match
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I have been riding and racing bicycles since the mid 90's. One of first lessons I learned was those padded shorts really do work. I think the second lesson I learned was to not skimp on your saddle. Bicycle saddles are a very personal item and what works for one may not work for another, but I learned that saving a few dollars on a cheaper saddle that looked the same as a higher priced model always resulted in disappointment. So in my journey to find the perfect saddle I started out on Selle Italia's. They are very nice saddles, however I went through several different models over the years and found that none of them really worked that well for me. I tried a few no name brands in between and then moved on to Fizik. Fizik is an awesome saddle, however over the years that I used them i learned that the padding seemed to deteriorate sooner than i would have liked for a saddle that cost that much. Also another issue I had with Fizik is that for the price, the saddle was a little heavier than I liked. Then I found Prologo.
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A good appetite will benefit parkway
Published: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:41 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7:41 a.m.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and dozens of restaurants are raising funds to benefit the parkway with the second annual Plates for the Parkway fundraiser, which continues until June 13.
Participating restaurants donate a portion of proceeds from a meal or meals to help the foundation protect the parkway.
Since 1997, the foundation has served as the primary fundraising partner for the parkway, working closely with the National Park Service to identify projects above the scope of normal park operations that would enhance the parkway experience for both its visitors and neighbors, and protect the parkway's vast cultural, recreational, scenic and environmental resources.
This funding has surpassed $3.7 million. Find a list of participating restaurants or sign up a restaurant at platesfortheparkway. org.
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Domangue wins for LSU-E
Published: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:49 p.m.
Former Vandebilt Catholic standout Brady Domangue had a solid day on the mound for LSU-Eunice against Northwest Mississippi Community College in the District 23 NJCAA Regional Tournament in Poplarville, Miss.
Domangue allowed no runs and four hits with six strikeouts in the Bayou Bengals' 8-0 win over Northwest Mississippi Community College. He had several pitches clocked at 93 miles per hour by several Major League Baseball scouts at the game.
With the win, Domangue improved his overall record to 13-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.26. He also has 105 strikeouts and only 27 walks.
It was his second shutout of the season.
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District attorney accepts judgeship
Interim D.A. to be sworn in tomorrow
Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:24 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:24 a.m.
District Attorney Jeff Hunt has stepped down to accept a special Superior Court judgeship, and Assistant District Attorney Doug Pearson will be sworn in Friday as acting district attorney.
Hunt was one of at least three appointments made this year by Gov. Pat McCrory to serve as special Superior Court justices. The judges will rule on civil and criminal matters throughout the state in cases in which sitting judges have been recused.
Fifteen Superior Court judges are appointed to five-year terms and serve across the state. The special honors are often picked to cover some of the toughest or contentious cases in Superior Court.
"I've enjoyed my years as a district attorney," Hunt said. "I really appreciate the trust... people have placed in me."
Hunt was in his fifth term and 19th year as district attorney for District 29B, which encompasses Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties. His new appointment became effective at midnight Tuesday. He was officially sworn into office Wednesday.
"I always wanted to be a Superior Court judge," Hunt said Thursday, adding that he had the wrong party affiliation to be appointed until this year, when a Republican governor was sworn into office.
Hunt said he is "very much excited" to take on this new role and has a "huge amount of confidence in Doug Pearson" to lead as district attorney.
McCrory signed a commission to appoint Pearson as the acting district attorney on Wednesday.
Pearson became a licensed attorney in 1999 and served as an assistant district attorney in District 4, covering Sampson, Duplin, Onslow and Jones counties. He moved to prosecutorial district 29B as an assistant district attorney on Sept. 1, 2004.
He left the District Attorney's Office on Oct. 7, 2005, to go into private practice with the law firm of Strauss and Associates in Asheville. Pearson returned to prosecutorial district 29B on May 21, 2007, as an assistant district attorney.
Hunt became a licensed attorney in 1975, after his graduation from law school at Wake Forest University. A public ceremony to honor his judicial appointment will be held on June 21.
Hunt is married to Margaret Hunt, who also became a licensed attorney in 1975 and works in Brevard. They have two children and a 2-year-old grandson.
Pearson is married with two young children. He resides in Henderson County.
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b. dolan wrote: as a correction to that review, i didn't say 'dying crowd'... i actually listened to the audio of that show today. drunk guy yelled 'b. dolan!' and i yelled back 'guy in crowd!'
sorry the attendance colored your perception of the evening and dominated your review so much, to be honest. it seemed to effect you more than it effected the performers and some other members of the audience, who left feeling like they'd seen a good show. attendance fluctuates and is based on a lot of factors that are hard to control, but from my end all that matters was accomplished that night, and there were more than enough people present to make it feel like a worthwhile evening.
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Today's letters: Totalitarian state
Published: Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 5:44 p.m.
To the editor: Benjamin Franklin wrote: They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
I commend these remarks to our president. He, of course, will continue to ignore the obvious end result of his (and the Internal Revenue Services) tinkering with our freedom and privacy a totalitarian state.
We know the National Security Agency has been working hand-in-glove with the three major telephone companies to mine our phone calls, while protesting that we have nothing to fear. Its called metadata and does not include the content of the phone conversations.
But wait! The Washington Post recently reported that there is yet another program in which the NSA and FBI have been tapping directly into the central servers of leading U.S. Internet companies to gain access to emails, photographs, audio, video, documents, connection logs and other information that enable analysts to track a persons movements and contacts over time.
Some of the companies named in the article (Google, Apple, Yahoo and Facebook) gave direct access to the NSA and the FBI, which means these major governmental agencies have real-time access to your Internet activity.
Has 1984 returned with a vengeance? Impeachment sounds wonderful.
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Zipping for Autism
To the editor: Sunshine broke through the clouds on Sunday, June 2. Thirty-three teams and hundreds of volunteers gathered at Asheville Zipline Canopy Adventures, undaunted by the elements. They assembled to raise money for the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC). Various corporate sponsors joined Wells Fargo to make the event a success.
Our team, innerQuest, confronted individual and collective fears, and did its part to push total donations past $37,000. Sheena and Jeff Greiner, with the zipline company, have a child with an autism spectrum disorder.
Robyn Miller, a psychiatrist at innerQuest with special training in ASD, said, Autism spectrum disorder occurs in one in 88 children, but it affects many families, classmates and others. The ASNC provides assessment, advocacy, education and direct services for the ASD community across our state. Many of the estimated 60,000 people with ASD in North Carolina wouldnt receive services were it not for ASNC.
Undoubtedly, the Greiners, service director Joe Yurchak and others touched by ASD will be back again next year, Zipping for Autism. These days, it is encouraging to see that even a downpour cant dampen the spirit of people on a mission.
Leonard L. Cruz
More parking
To the editor: Why spend millions to try to fix up a run-down eyesore like the Grey Hosiery Mill when you could tear it down for less and pave it for parking, as the city and Main Street need parking? The tram could move people from the parking lot to Main Street and back.
The County Courthouse could use it for the employee parking so that people going to the courthouse could find a place to park after the new Sheriffs Office took up one of the two parking lots.
Besides, if something was built at the mill site, there would be no parking for that business, plus they would try to park in the courthouse parking lot, which is already full.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - At bus stops and bars, on street corners and at shopping centers, conversation this winter has often revolved around the prevailing lack of winter in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
But changing Pacific weather patterns may soon provide Tahoe with a more welcome topic of discussion - snow.
A persistent high pressure ridge across the northern Pacific Ocean has largely prevented precipitation from reaching the Sierra Nevada in recent months. The ridge is expected to give way this week and allow the jet stream to push strong winter storms into the region, according to a forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Despite highs predicted in the 40's, the basin should receive more snow than rain in the days to come, said meteorologist Mark Deutschendorf.
"At lake level, there should be a mix of rain and snow starting Thursday afternoon and continuing into Thursday night," Deutschendorf said. "On Friday we'll get a more intense low pressure system coming through. The snow level should go up to 7,500 or 8,000 feet and stay above 7,000 feet through late evening Friday."
There is a strong likelihood that Friday will see a foot or more of snow above 7,500 feet, he said.
"For the weekend we have another storm system coming through," added Deutschendorf. "There's probably a better chance of snowfall at lake level on Saturday and Sunday. It doesn't look as strong as Friday's system, but should be cooler."
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"In the South Shore area, we'll have seven extra drivers, so about 40 total for the area," said Caltrans spokesman Gilbert Mohtes-Chan. "In the Truckee, Tahoe City area, there will be seven or eight extra drivers, so about 30 total."
The plows will be ready for action Wednesday evening, he said.
The U.S. Forest Service has also been readying for the storm, according to spokeswoman Lisa Herron. Work on an aspen restoration project near Camp Richardson was wrapping up Tuesday. The remainder of the project will be finished late spring as weather allows, she said.
"Fuels reduction work on the Angora Restoration project may stop depending on how much snow we receive," Herron wrote in an email. "The area is already winterized with appropriate (best management practices) that include soil cover and water bars."
Although excited at the prospect of snow, local businesses still have a wait-and-see mentality, with cautious optimism ruling the day.
"I'm thinking that once the first snow really hits this week and news coverage starts to spread around the state, we'll start getting a lot more calls," said Michael Rock, spokesman for Buckingham Properties. "Media plays such a big part of it."
Greg Tenbroeck, owner of Greg's Snowblower Service and Repair, said he's seen an uptick in business following the snow predictions.
"Early season business back in November and December was outstanding," Tenbroeck said. "Once it didn't snow for a while, the phone kind of stopped ringing. With the announcement of this storm, it's been ringing off the hook."
Kevin Balibrera, owner of Kevin Bali Snow Removal, said he has seen no tangible increase in business due to the current forecast.
"No, people are waiting basically, to see if it's actually going to snow," Balibrera said. "When the snow does come, we'll get a lot of calls from first-timers. But as far as regular seasonal customers go, no, I've had very limited calls."
Frustrated with the dry winter to date, Balibrera decided to take matters into his own hands, baiting the snow with an ambitious home improvement project.
"I decided to tempt old man winter, and went and stripped all of my decks for painting," the 40-year resident said. "Look what happened? Bam, snow's coming."
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Helping Our Trans Children
At the toy store, Brandon would head straight for the aisles with the Barbies or the pink and purple dollhouses. Tina wouldn't buy them, instead steering him to neutral toys: puzzles or building blocks or cool neon markers. One weekend, when Brandon was 2½, she took him to visit her 10-year-old cousin. When Brandon took to one of the many dolls in her huge collection—a blonde Barbie in a pink sparkly dress—Tina let him bring it home. He carried it everywhere, "even slept with it, like a teddy bear."
Be sure to read today's article in The Atlantic. This is a thought-provoking look into the lives of families with young children who are transgender, and hurdles they face through the misunderstandings of loved ones, neighbors, and even some anti-trans therapists. I really enjoyed reading that there are children who are lucky enough to have parents who are willing to listen and learn, and help their children grow to reach their potential.
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- KS1 said...
I have some problems with this article. As I was reading it some words and phrasing really popped out at me that seems to me to put a negative tone to the article.
First of all the title of the article was "A Boy's Life"---this is not a boy, but a transgendered female. Also the subtitle said this:
"Since he could speak, Brandon, now 8, has insisted that he was meant to be a girl. This summer, his parents decided to let him grow up as one. His case, and a rising number of others like it, illuminates a heated scientific debate about the nature of gender—and raises troubling questions about whether the limits of child indulgence have stretched too far."
"Child Indulgence?" As the parent of a female affirmed 8-year-old, and as any parent of a transgendered child can tell you, transitioning your child is not like relenting to some random whim or indulging your child. It is a life-saving treatment to a medical condition your child was born with.
She also referred to parents like myself as a "subculture". I am not part of any "subculture." Referring to me and families like mine is demeaning. She also said most therapists dont advocate for transitioning our kids...who says? She did not attribute this to anyone and I have seen the COMPLETE opposite and I live in small-town Kansas. I have seen most therapists and counselors and social workers be supportive and understanding.
And WHY would a lesbian mom be an "unlikely friend" Also at one point she referred to someone at the Philly conference who transitioned in his 50's and HE looked like "a biblical prophet with breasts" that's awful... "HE" was a transgendered FEMALE.
Also notice that she said Dr. Spacks' evaluation was not as comprehensive as Zuckers...not mentioning...the most often the kids Spack see have been in therapy and have been diagnosed. I realize that the "other side" has to be written about too to make a story fair but Zucker seemed to be put in a more positive light...as if more psychiatrists believe his theory's when they dont...(nor do they even make sense in my opinion)but of course society seems to think it is far better to be gay than transgendered? Something of course that has GOT to be changed...because gay and trans are not the same and the parents who support their trans kids should not be described as a "subculture" anymore than parents who support their gay kids.
This reporter did her research but she let her own opinions slip in there.
I could go on...but just read the article again and you can really see a subtle undertone that is negative.
Kari, proud mom of 8-year old affirmed female.
- October 20, 2008 at 6:06 PM
I am in agreement with Kari on this. I realize that to those who are not raising a transgender child, this article seems to be well-written and unbiased. However, as the mom of an 8-year-old trans-boy, I find it disturbing, opinionated, and harmful.
I DO think Hannah Rosin was quite careful not to blatantly state her opinions and attempted to casually represent all sides of the issue. However, I think she failed miserably. Actually. the article was brilliant in that she used it as a carefully written forum to say that we, the parents of these kids, are messed up and causing harm to our children. She obviously has no clue!
Firstly, Hannah Rosin had access to literally DOZENS of families who were going through transition with their children. She chose to highlight a family who was at the very beginning stages of transition - a family who was vulnerable - and she took advantage of them.
Consistently throughout the article, Rosin uses incorrect pronouns when talking about trans-kids (and adults). When talking about "Jazz" who was featured in the Barbara Walters 20/20 special, Rosin deliberately takes the word "she" out of Jazz's mother's quote so that she can highlight her opinion that "Jazz" is a boy. Anyone who has ever met "Jazz" can clearly see that "Jazz" is all girl.
One paragraph specifically referred to a workshop presented by Kim Pearson, TYFA (Trans Youth Family Allies) Executive Director. Rosin said that Pearson encouraged parents to use a "quasi-therapeutic language that... inspires deference." That's simply not accurate. I was at the conference. I attended that workshop. Kim Pearson did not say anything like that at all.
Rosin also states that parents of young trans-children "are open to letting even preschool children define their own needs." I beg to differ. Rosin's insinuation that trans children wake up one morning and tell their parents that they are the opposite gender, and their parents say, "Okay, let's go buy you some different clothes," is absolutely absurd. She neglects to articulate the denial that parents go through initially; she fails to mention the struggles that parents face when trying to ascertain why their child is feeling the way they are; she doesn't even touch upon any of the events that lead up to allowing a child to socially transition. She writes as though we are discussing a 4-year-old who wants a lollipop, and after five minutes of arguing, the parent gives in and buys one for their tantrumming child.
Later, Rosin attempts to discredit Dr. Norman Spack from the description of his office to the accusation that Dr. Spack does not require an extensive diagnostic protocol before treatment. One point that Rosin fails to mention is that Dr. Spack's patients are screened and diagnosed BEFORE ever setting foot in his office. Patient's must first see numerous other health professionals who handle therapy, social transitioning, sometimes hormonal tests, etc., and only consult with Dr. Spack when it is determined that transition is the most viable option for the child. Even after many years of care by other professionals, Dr. Spack and his associates still screen patients to make sure that blockers and/or HRT is the best alternative.
I could go on and on. As one of the parents who spoke to Rosin and the Trans Health Conference at Mazonni Center, let me tell you that her story is a betrayal. We trusted her to write an objective piece. We trusted her to represent our children and their situations accurately. She did neither. I am thankful that Rosin did not choose my child to highlight in her article. Unlike my son's social transition, THAT would have been a huge mistake.
- October 20, 2008 at 10:15 PM
- Kim Pearson said...
All I can say is WOW and ask that folks please read this article with a critical eye.
It wasn't a great article. There was some good information and there was some mis-information and there were some very unfortunate descriptions of transgender people.
Parents of transgender children were referred to in some pretty harsh ways.
The fact is we are parents. Parents who are doing the best we can to help our children live healthy and productive lives. We may not care what the statistics do or don't say. We may not care what society thinks is 'normal' or what social conventions dictate. When you are faced with the possibility of your child taking their own life because they are so miserable and you find out that there just might be a way for them to survive and be happy wouldn't you consider opening your mind to that possibility?
Folks can talk till they are blue in the face about this and can throw out all the theories they want, but one thing will not change...keeping children alive is the bottom line. That is never mentioned in the article.
One of my best friends lost her child last October and I nearly lost my own. This is our reality and we choose life for our children.
- October 22, 2008 at 1:04 AM


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Former Facebook Inc. executive Randi Zuckerberg – sister of Facebook's founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg — has spent the last several years writing books and blogs posts decoding cutting-edge technology.
Now she is embracing a retro medium: satellite radio.
This summer Ms. Zuckerberg will begin hosting a weekly hour-long show on SiriusXM's "Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School" channel, focusing on the intersection between lifestyle and technology.
An episode that will air during New York's Fashion Week in September will focus on wearable technology, for example, while other shows may address topics like dating and parenting in the digital age, issues she addresses in her "Dot Complicated" book and site.
Ms. Zuckerberg said she learned how to host live shows while at Facebook, where she launched and moderated a series of live events that featured celebrity guests from pop star Katy Perry to President Barack Obama and encouraged audience participation via social media.
"Kanye West danced on a table," she recalled.
But "audio is a new medium for me," she said, and given the increase in distracting mobile and tablet screens, "audio is the rare last frontier when you get someone's undivided attention," enabling a "longer conversation that you can ever have on video."
As for her brother, she said she does not plan to invite him on the show, at least not initially.
"I don't want the show to play as an ad for Facebook – we'll see what the audience wants," she said, adding that her "very recognizable last name has opened a lot of doors, but it's also a huge shadow that's always there."


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The Summit High rugby team topped Castle Rock in a 44-0 rout Saturday. Maddy Hunt-Snyder scored four tries to tie for second place in the all-time scoring list, while Morgan Courtney tallied one try and two conversions. Chelsea Christianson, Nicole Chandler and Lily Weldon had a try each.
Head coach Karl Barth said the front row of Katy Peoples, Rachael Fitch and Bailey Thompson set the physical tone for the game.
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The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a flood watch, in effect from late Thursday night through late Friday night, for portions of central and western New York, including Ontario, Wayne, Jefferson, Lewis, northern Cayuga, and Oswego counties. According to the NWS, the combination of the rain, along with temperatures that are expected to climb to near 50 degrees, should result in greatly increased runoff with significant rises likely on area waterways. Runoff from rain falling on frozen ground may cause flooding of streets and areas of poor drainage. Plenty of ice is also in place on area creeks, so there will certainly be an enhanced risk for ice jams and subsequent flooding. The warm weather and increased flows will break the river ice, which can then become jammed where there are constrictions in the channel, sharp curves, or other obstructions. A mild southerly flow of air will push northward from the southeastern portion of the nation Thursday night and Friday. A powerful cold front associated with a western Great Lakes storm will sweep across the state and interact with the moisture-laden air to produce a period of rain with the potential for embedded thunderstorms. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Check back for further details or updates.
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Dan Sciantarelli is a senior on the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi baseball team. He's in his second year playing with the Islanders. As a junior newcomer to the Islanders, Sciantarelli appeared in 16 games with nine starts before encountering an injury ending his first season with the Islanders. He has recovered from his injury and is ready to take on the 2012 season. He is native of Northcentral Junior College where he played two seasons. He ended his second season with Northcentral averaging .352 batting average with 34 RBI. Prior to his college career Sciantarelli played for Ray High school were he was named District MVP, First Team All Metro and First Team All-South Texas.
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Q: Do you have any game day rituals?
A: I like to get to the field a couple hours prior to the game to get in the mind set and hangout.
Q: What do you like most about your coach?
A: He's a funny guy.
Q: What is something most people don't know about you?
A: I love to play golf.
Q: What are your goals for this season?
A: To do whatever I can to help the team win.
Q: What is the best thing about being an Islander?
A: Get to play with a great group of guys.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Financial Advisor
Q: Best advice you have ever received?
A: "If you think you know something, you're not thinking hard enough."
Q: What do you enjoy doing when you are not playing baseball?
A: I like fishing, hunting, anything outdoors and hanging out with friends.
Q: How would your teammate's best describe you?
A: A big clown
Q: What is one of your most memorable games?
A: Beating Texas
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce
The answer to this anti-tomato sauce problem of mine was to make a white cream sauce to drown my pasta in. *SIGH* I know, I just went from bad to worse. Even more calories, right? I see it this way. If it helps hubby not have heartburn from the tomato sauce, I am in fact doing this for him, not for myself. (The mind can always get itself out of a guilt trip if you give it enough time.)
Fettuccine With Pesto Cream Sauce
12 oz. dried fettuccine
1 TBSP butter
1 TBSP olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
kosher salt and pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 TBSP all-purpose flour
1 cup half & half
1 cup whole milk
1/3 cup basil pesto (either jarred or homemade)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
In a large pot of boiling water, boil pasta per package directions. Drain.
While pasta is boiling, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet heat the butter and olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and red peppers and season with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Saute until onions are translucent, 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Sprinkle the flour over all and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to prevent flour from burning. Add the half and half and whole milk, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in the pesto, parmesan cheese and parsley. Check to see if additional seasoning with salt and pepper is needed.
Place pasta on plate and spoon cream sauce over all. Garnish with parsley and more parmesan cheese.
26 comments:
- Megan said...
I love pesto! But I love red sauce too. I think I pretty much love all Italian food. This creamy pesto sounds really good!
- September 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
I love pasta and all of it's permutations. Red sauce, white sauce, pesto- they're all good. Yours looks delicious!
- September 28, 2010 at 8:07 PM
- Leslie said...
The sacrifices you go through for the hubs! This sounds so delicious and it's easy, which makes it great for a weeknight.
- September 28, 2010 at 8:14 PM
- Haden News said...
I love Italian food...actually I love all food...except oysters and blue cheese. Your pictures are amazing, great job!!
- September 28, 2010 at 8:35 PM
- Lyndsey said...
We love pesto here, and I want to make more versions of it! This is a great pasta dish and a perfect photo!
- September 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM
- Arnold said...
This is a refreshing change from the usual tomato based sauces. The end result looks good and it seems to be pretty easy to make. Thanks.
- September 28, 2010 at 10:48 PM
- Shelby said...
I love pesto - but I also love Italian food. Red sauce, white sauce, or even just olive oil & garlic. Yum yum gimme some! :)
- September 29, 2010 at 3:13 AM
- Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) said...
look simple and nice.
- September 29, 2010 at 5:07 AM
- Debbie said...
I love pasta and could eat it every night! Any sauce will do! Your creamy pesto looks very, very delicious!
- September 29, 2010 at 5:58 AM
- June said...
Ya' sure got my attention with this one. I love cream sauces on pasta and you really gave us a break by using lower fat dairy products rather than whipping cream. Doesn't that mean we can eat twice as much? Looks delicious!
- September 29, 2010 at 10:03 AM
- Laurie said...
Mags, like you I can talk myself into pretty much anything. ;) Thanks for the recipe. I've been looking for more ways to use up my HUGE basil plants (which I brought inside for the winter).
I enjoy Italian food but prefer dishes with cream sauce. Frankly, if there's fresh Parm and black pepper on the table I'll pretty much eat anything. ;)
- September 29, 2010 at 10:25 AM
- Frieda said...
I've been trying to figure out what to do with the basil that I froze last summer and never thought to add cream to it....a lovely dish, I'm sure! Typically, I combine my marinara with an alfredo to create a rosa sauce that is lighter and not so tomato-ey.
- September 29, 2010 at 11:10 AM
- Nanan said...
This works great for me and my tomato allergy - Thanks! and my little Camille Ana - who loves pasta said she would like for me to make it for her - it looks good!
- September 29, 2010 at 11:28 AM
- Karen said...
I love pasta with or without sauce (tomato or otherwise). I could eat it every day. This looks really good!
- September 29, 2010 at 4:39 PM
- City Share said...
I love all pasta. Plain, tomato sauce and otherwise. This looks like a decadent treat. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
- September 29, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food said...
Great pasta, Mags! I don't have your problem with Italian tomato sauce, but I'm not fond of pesto straight up on pasta and usually add a bit of cream or half-and-half. You've beautifully solved both of our "issues" with this dish. Love it!
- September 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM
- Moogie said...
Beautiful presentation!!
- September 29, 2010 at 8:58 PM
- Maria said...
I usually don't like cream sauce, but with pesto-yes please!
- September 29, 2010 at 9:38 PM
- Megan said...
I prefer the pesto sauce over the red sauce. I'll have to try this recipe!
- September 30, 2010 at 8:07 AM
- Lana @ Never Enough Thyme said...
Love your pesto cream sauce! Actually, I love anything Italian including the tomato sauces, but sometimes you want a change from those and a cream sauce is just perfect.
- October 2, 2010 at 6:31 AM
- Barbara Bakes said...
Sounds like a perfectly delicious compromise to me!
- October 3, 2010 at 11:39 PM
- Sue said...
Your sauce sounds great! I say good riddance to the guilt trip!
- October 4, 2010 at 12:28 AM
- Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction said...
That pesto cream sauce sounds fantastic! I do like red tomato sauce on pasta, but I'd definitely love to mix it up with this!
- October 6, 2010 at 7:24 PM
- Tasty Eats At Home said...
My hubby LOVES fettucine alfredo. I have no doubt this would make him happy as well!
- October 7, 2010 at 2:21 PM
- Anna said...
Hi Mags!
Thanks for stopping by Cookie Madness. I clicked over to take a look at your blog and instantly liked some of the recipes. I'm copying the pesto fettucini right now. I usually make it without cream, but I'm going to try adding it next time.
- October 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM
- Mary J said...
Easy to make and even easier to eat. Love anything basil! Gave this a 5 star rating on Tasty Kitchen. Will make again. Thanks for the recipe.
- October 9, 2010 at 4:45 AM


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'Duck Dynasty' gains a new fan
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I have never watched an episode of Duck Dynasty but am a fan now that Mr. Robertson has spoken out on the truth of the sacredness of marriage between one man and one woman.
I'm a fan in that he is not afraid to voice his Christian belief in a secular culture that despises Christianity.
We need to not be swayed by secularist mainstream media who try to shame us into believing that what Christianity says about marriage is false and/or has evolved.
Those of us who are led by the Holy Spirit know that truth doesn't change.
As Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once said, "The truth is the truth even if nobody believes it. And error is error even if everybody believes it."
Michael Rachiele
Prairie Village, Kan.
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Noir: From Page to Screen - Mitch Brian
While the City Sleeps
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
6:30pm @ Central Library
Screenwriter Mitch Brian employs original texts and film clips to illustrate how classic (Chandler, Hammett, Thompson) and modern noir literature has found its way to film and television. His presentation is part of While the City Sleeps, this year's Adult Winter Reading Program.
Brian has written teleplays for all the major networks and screenplays for directors including Chris Columbus and Oliver Stone.
He is a visiting assistant professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he teaches screenwriting and directing.