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Skip to comments.Palin Knocks "Em Dead on 'Tonight Show'
Posted on 03/04/2010 8:53:24 PM PST by This Just In
Wow. This audience loves her and only grows to love her more as the interview rolls on. About ten minutes in she shows more guts than any politician maybe ever by agreeing to make her stand up debut on The Tonight Show in front of a Los Angeles audience. What poise.
If Sarah Palin can win over this audience in this way in one of the bluest regions of the country, if I were Barbara Boxer Id be pretty worried right now.
Somethings in the air.
Kudos as always to Jay Leno for being the consummate gentlemen. During the interview hes curious, respectful, lets her talk, and just probing enough for this kind of setting. Imagine David Letterman in this situation. With one eye on impressing his fellow Manhattan Elites, hed have been a nauseating mixture of lecherous and cruel. Jon Stewart wouldve made a lot of faces, Bill Mahers head wouldve exploded, and Stephen Colbert wouldve made fun of Trig.
If Leno thought the Beautiful People were out to get him before, his respectful treatment of Sarah Palin should forever seal his fate as The Outsider. He must have missed the Hollywood Memo declaring that its child-raping directors you make look good, not self-made governors.
UPDATE: Ed Morrisey makes a keen observation:
The Right Scoop captured last nights canny performance from Sarah Palin on Jay Lenos renewed Tonight Show. How canny? She manages to tie her treatment by the media to the mostly unfair treatment Leno himself got from the entertainment media, a good way to gain the audiences sympathy.
Yup. Just keep underestimating our Sarah.
(Excerpt) Read more at bighollywood.breitbart.com ...
i hope she laughs all the way to the bank.
Maybe you should ping the old sour puss. He'd make sure to set this article straight..........
I haven't seen many of Gov. Palin's TV appearances, but I saw her on Leno and was very impressed.
I, for one, am willing to risk it.
Pretty good! Thanks for sharing.
She should write a note on her hand that says "Make fist, and give Obama "Noogies"
Palin was really funny and clever and witty. Great job Sarah, well done. Won the audience over in spite of their preconceived notions about her.
I thought his head had already exploded. ;^)
Usually, it doesn't take long to figure out what someone is up to. Sarah's got me stumped. The best I can figure is that she is trying to drive all the liberals into the "cuckoo's nest" one at a time. It's working great! LOL! Get 'em Sarah!!!
Nah, that was his nose letting go.
She is end-running the MSM to articulate a message to America. A message bloody few "Conservative Republicans" are willing or able to deliver.
Where this eventually takes her is as she has said "in God's hands".
Thanks for the link. Friends were discussing her appearance on Leno while we were at dinner this evening. They thought she was great and now I can say I saw her and agree, "She was great." She doesn't seem to get ruffled by anything, can hold her own with the best of them, and is beautiful as always.
Is there anything she can't do? Sarah Palin exuded grace, charm, wit and above all, wisdom. And like Ronald Reagan, she's genuine -- nothing contrived.
No, Sarah Palin is not trying to drive liberals into the "cuckoo's nest". She simply is herself-a proud, unabashed gun carrying, sportsman/hunter, wife/mother of five, public servant and successful business patriot Christian. She is everything liberals hate.
I see a woman who continuously takes provocative shots at the opposition, whenever she gets a chance. This is a risk, of course; but so far she has not screwed up. Her win ratio is amazing, a Midas touch if there ever was one.
Fingers crossed here in Colorado.
I'd like it even better if she laughs her way to the Oval Office.
She knows how to make bullets into silver.
Good entertainment.
Yes, she is definitely carrying the conservative message into the RAT's nest.
That was really good. I loved her spunk, & she didn't miss a beat. Surprisingly, I didn't hear any boos from the audience, which I thought I would w/ it being from SoCal. She's definitely made for TV, isn't she?
I loved "If the left are going to get all wee-wee'd up about it, I'll keep doing it." LOL
From HillBuzz:
Notes on her hand, notes on her hand. Messing with the Left with notes on her hand!
I love that!
Me too! They're trying to get Mark Lloyd to do a"Notes on Her Hand" song for the Tea Party Express send-off which she's attending in Searchlight, NV (Harry Reid's hometown) later this month. A lot of FReepers are going!!!
Sarah Palin has charisma, but unlike many liberals, part of what is appealing to the public is that she is the genuine article. When you listen to Sarah Palin you believe that this woman is the same at home as she is in the public eye.
I believe that for many individuals, including some liberals, find this kind of quiet confidence, unabashed, uncompromising, unflinching, well poised conservative to be charming and refreshing compared to the base, vulgar, obnoxious, "look at me!, look at me!, I'm a STRONG woman and you'd better take me seriously because I can kick you a#@!', classless public figure.
People believe they are seeing someone whose not pandering or groveling for votes/approval (remember Biden and restaurant and Home Depot stunt? Or Hillary and the planted members in the audience?), and that, in and of itself, is appealing to many.
"How canny? She manages to tie her treatment by the media to the mostly unfair treatment Leno himself got from the entertainment media, a good way to gain the audiences sympathy."
Yep - I noticed that. As well as she did with "her" standup routine (I imagine the jokes were written by Leno's staff), she did well in just talking. I suppose the one about dad giving advice on what kind of ammunition to use is an old one, but I thought she was pretty quick when Jay asked her about the rumors of her doing a talk show and she replied "well I hear this desk is open from time to time" or something like that.
I also liked her answer with regard to the Tea Party having a leader.
I think she was just trying too hard to play nice and got off into the hero worship thing all over again... The left, especially the MSM and some on the right seem to be winning their fearful little war on Sarah by making her seem to be unready for prime time.
The sad thing is, not enough of us have had the nerve to point out how even more unready Obama was/still is to be an executive at ANY level. Except for Rush, most conservatives have been SO fearful of having a "racist" label being stuck to them, unjustly!!!
Never fall in love with a politician... They'll break your heart everytime! (recently fired KSFO 560AM arch conservative talk host who used to co-host with courageous conservative talk host Melanie Morgan in San Francisco with huge ratings)
Unfortunately, you lost a great deal credibility citing that site as a source. They are enamored of Hillary Clinton, a leftwing Dum. And as for their lifestyle -- well suffice it to say that the Bible speaks about that in no uncertain terms.
This is Mr. Robinson's site and, unquestionably, he's free to run it as he see fits. That's the beauty of free-market capitalism. But as a Christian, I'd like to suggest that referencing hillbuzz as a source be disallowed here on FR.
Too bad it was all on such a lame show.
Right on, Sarah...........great job!
I should state that I'm not a Sarah Palin worshipper, not that I'm criticizing those who are. To each his own.
I do not place my trust in any politician. My ultimate trust is in Christ. In issues concerning our public officials; after a lot of time and consideration, I cast my vote and let the chips fall where they may.
Sarah Palin is a breath of fresh air to many because she is an articulate conservative woman with class, and she can hold her own on the public stage. As the saying goes, "You can please some of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time".
Do a little research, HillBuzz likes Sarah, Michelle and Bachmann to name two.
Many of us are Christians, but the lines onyx quoted off of HillBuzz are harmless comedy.
You are correct that this is Jim's site and it's his call, but I'd sure hate to see FR start disallowing quotes from certain sources.
We have a lot of fun with quotes and comments from Democratic Underground (DU) on here and that site is vile. But I believe it's important that we maintain a sense of humor here.
Onyx was not condoning that site at all; she merely quoted two lines from it. I see nothing whatsoever wrong with that. (And yes, I am a Christian.) IMO, we should always keep an eye on what the enemy is saying.
In this case, HillBuzz was credited here in post #797 by RonDog, who linked their site.
While that specific stance is laudable, the ``Boystown'' and ``Hot for Hillary'' stuff is far from Conservative in my estimation.
...and yes, I did read the very positive and touching remarks about President Bush and Vice President Cheney on that site several months ago.
I will admit that I personally find it difficult separate the message from the messenger. I'm likely older than many of FReepers and my values tend to be very traditional which is why much of what I find there to be off-putting. Respectfully, we'll simply have agree to disagree on this particular matter.
When a Person repeats they are a Christian, mentions the
talking points, Bible, etc.
they are convincing themselves more than others.
As an FR poster...I'd appreciate you not attempting to dicate what is or is not a valid source...I'll decide for myself thanks...
After thinking it over, you're quite right. Disallowing the citation of sources would stifle the spirited give and take that makes FR such a stimulating source of information and opinion.
In the wisdom of 20/20 hindsight, I regret even offering that as a suggestion. Sometimes, I am just an old fuddy-duddy. You young'uns' can look that term up. :-)
True. And I don't overall care for newbies trying to tell established FReepers what to do.
It comes off as impolite and pushy. Never a good first impression.
I appreciate your candor and your good nature. :)
We're not bad people at all; some of us just have twisted senses of humor sometimes. (Guilty.)
Welcome to FR.
While I don't share their affinity for Hillary Clinton, those guys are quite literally spot on in a lot of their political critiques. Personally, I find the caricatures they have for everyone from Obama (Dr. Utopia) to Oprah (the Charybdis of Lake Michigan) absolutely hilarious. That they so despise most Democrats is a bonus :)
If you don't like what they have to say, don't read it. Pretty simple. I don't agree with everything that is posted on here so I pick and choose what I will read. To each his own.
I didn't take kindly to the lecture or to being told I "lost a lot of credibility citing that site." By that example, send all of us immediately to Hell if we dare quote the evil Obama.
BUMP and I most certainly don't approve of their 'lifestyle.'
Totally opposed to the gay agenda. Totally.
I'm calling it a night, re_nortex.
I hope you will enjoy Free Republic.
Welcome!!! and I doubt that you're all that much older than a lot of us.
Thanks much. I'm about to sip a glass of rich chocolate Ovaltine (that's my vice) and hit the hay, too.
As for my age, suffice it to say that some claim to be older than dirt. Well, in my case, I was there when dirt was still on the drawing board! :-)
By 2012 she will be one of the most well-known people in the Western Hemisphere.
Go, Sarah!
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LG Nexus 4 to cost $399 directly from the Play Store on October 29th, 8GB memory and GSM-only
0. phoneArena 12 Oct 2012, 04:44 posted on
The Nexus 4 is allegedly only going to be sold in a GSM version at launch, with no expensive LTE radio, and directly from the Google Play Store to end clients, just like the Galaxy Nexus goes now. Availability is slated for October 29, and, judging from the plethora of leaks about this year's Nexus device, it might turn out credible...
This is a discussion for a news. To read the whole news, click here
104. sdcard_hater (Posts: 11; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
Why not use OTG usb cable? USB sticks are hard to lose with those tiny pinky-nails.
19. VJo003 (Posts: 357; Member since: 11 Mar 2012)
Quality is not free
I think for 399 its bang for the buck!!!
20. XPERIA-KNIGHT (unregistered)
HELL OF A BANG.......BANG BANG BANG like pops on friday! LOL
23. cGmC11 (Posts: 139; Member since: 02 Apr 2012)
Frankly, I waiting for the HTC One X+, it's look stunning from inside out!
25. wendygarett (unregistered)
Lol comparing 8gb and 64gb is kinda unfair...
26. Nikolas.Oliver (banned) (Posts: 1574; Member since: 01 Jul 2012)
Nope tq, im sticking with my gnex, seriously 8gb ? Google, are you smoking crack?
31. procoder (Posts: 10; Member since: 23 Mar 2012)
If ( 8gb && microSD)
buy = lg nexus 4
else if ( 8 gb )
buy = lg optimus g or note 2
32. Seymur (unregistered)
Im taking it
39. wendygarett (unregistered)
I think it's time for me to taste this over iPhone with this kind of low switching cost...
78. Seymur (unregistered)
iPhone is overprced
33. wando77 (Posts: 843; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
So it relies on the cloud for storage but doesn't have LTE. GOOGLE, you are losing the plot. And dont forget, even it it does have LTE, not everybody gets it. This low memory thing is a joke when these devices are being pushed as media players
35. d_eagle (Posts: 15; Member since: 06 Sep 2012)
Well I think that a 16GB version is assured, like is happening with Nexus 7 that is going to ship also with 32GB :)
36. doejon (Posts: 398; Member since: 31 Jul 2012)
i told u guys xD 8gb today on a phone is tooo especial if the device has no msdcardslot
and for a nexus it is a joke if u ask me cuz a nexus is kinda a developerphone..
45. darktranquillity (Posts: 284; Member since: 28 Feb 2012)
Leave me alone lg.
48. FoxDavis (Posts: 47; Member since: 12 Jul 2012)
What makes this better then the "G"
50. rusticguy (Posts: 2828; Member since: 11 Aug 2012)
I hate this whole concept of CLOUD. It's like holding you HOSTAGE forever. Will never buy any such crippled device which forces to adopt CLOUD. That's where any device which has expansion slot will always be on top of my list unless it's a 16GB min storage onboard. I can compromsie on CPU but never on storage. I ain't going to bhe running a webserver on my phone so doesn't matter much whether i have a dual core or a quad core.
53. kanagadeepan (Posts: 922; Member since: 24 Jan 2012)
If its NOT coming with 16GB version or 8GB + microSD slot, then I will wait for other NEXUS devices...
105. sdcard_hater (Posts: 11; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
There is a thing called OTG usb cables. Use it.
55. sumit919 (Posts: 7; Member since: 10 Jan 2012)
Cant be true..just cannot be true..there has to be a memoy card slot somewhere..please LG/Google don do this..
56. Faustic (Posts: 2; Member since: 27 Apr 2012)
Eh, only 8 GB and no LTE? I'll pass. I need at least 16 GB, and after having LTE for over a year, I just can't see myself not having it.
I certainly hope Google offers a LTE variant down the road, otherwise I'm skipping it till 2013.
62. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
if youve been on LTE for a year, I'm assuming that your on VZW. There isnt even a CDMA version of the phone mentioned yet. GSM only.
And if you get it on Tmobile, the 42mb/s HSPA+ is every bit as fast as LTE and about half the cost.
60. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
So for those on the fence because of the memory.
Would you rather have a severely gimped camera and old processor like the Galaxy Nexus but more memory, or a top end processor and good camera but only 8 gig of memory?
Honestly, I'll take the stronger hardware. That's whats helping my decision.
76. wendygarett (unregistered)
If you don't really mind the 8gb matter then its alright...
84. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
if you dont mind the 8gb matter, then its the strongest phone on the market, even slightly edging out the Note2.
61. jan25 (Posts: 470; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)
there's already a leaked shot of the LG Nexus having 16 gb of memory, so obviously 8 gb is not the only version. i am willing to spend even more on 32gb. it's good that Google is trying to make this phone available to every one. may be there are people who are willing to sacrifice the available storage for the Nexus experience.
65. TROLL (banned) (Posts: 4851; Member since: 13 Apr 2012)
Me2, then I would love to buy it.
63. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
Who wants to bet that the memory in this phone is just an internal SD card? :) If that's true, then a quick pull apart and card replacement should do the trick nicely.
67. Captain_Doug (Posts: 997; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)
I hope. Throw in a UHS-1 64GB card and be done? Solid.
87. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
lol, that would just be awesome. 24 hrs from launch and we'll know because someone will rip that baby a part and look for it.
66. Captain_Doug (Posts: 997; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)
8GB? For now, I don't think I can do it. I can live without 4G, 99% of my monthly data usage is on wifi anyway which is at least as fast as LTE. I really hope they come out with a higher capacity though. 8GB is running a very very tight ship. I wouldn't be able to store any music an my device. Or movies. I'd have to clear out all of my pictures pretty often too. Not sure it's worth the hassle. Here's hoping for at least a 16GB version down the road. 32GB would be amazing.
86. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
Who said your 4G free? its still 42mb/s HSPA+ capable. It just doesnt have LTE. The speeds are nearly the same in real world usage.
118. Captain_Doug (Posts: 997; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)
I was just saying I'd be willing to make that trade.
68. guruprasad (Posts: 33; Member since: 13 Jul 2011)
worth the money....lg -u donna rock r sure....8gigs will do for me....
70. rickywinataa (Posts: 262; Member since: 05 Apr 2012)
for $400 this phone's a real deal breaker. but as everybody says : not without memory expansion slot
71. Hemlocke (unregistered)
If there is a more expensive 16GB version, I will get that. I'm not afraid of paying $449/$499 for a 16GB version. I just hope the physical dimensions haven't been altered drastically from the size of the Optimus G.
72. tombcd (Posts: 21; Member since: 29 Sep 2012)
8 GB is a joke, maybe these are only prototypes handled to testers and to reduce costs they have only 8 GB... This is the only explanation I can think of. Or maybe there will be 2 versions: 8 GB and 16 GB.
If 8 GB is enough storage then why are they going to release the 32 GB Nexus 7?
Google - please don't destroy the Nexus line, because nobody serious will buy a 8 GB device.
88. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
there has always been a trade off for cost. For the first time in 4 generations you are getting a class leading display tech, a large screen, massive class leading processor and tons of ram. the ONLY drawback is small memory to encourage cloud use? Yea, I'm cool with that.. especially at 400.
The ONLY phone that compares specwise is going to be the Note2 which will technically be a smidge weaker in GPU. Off contract your probably looking at 700-800 easily. For half the price, I'll take the Nexus4 and 8 gigs less memory.
Id much rather have 8gig of memory over a small camera again.
79. moronman66 (Posts: 162; Member since: 09 Jan 2012)
I've got to say, I really want to get this phone once it comes out, as T-Mobile doesn't have LTE yet, I don't mind. I got the GSM Galaxy Nexus from Google and I don't mind having only 8 gigs of memory, keep a little music on there, use Google Play Music for the rest, and instant upload for pictures, I don't see any issue with this
80. casperspirits (Posts: 15; Member since: 20 Sep 2012)
simply say, LIAR!!!
82. Zero0 (Posts: 592; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
The price is awesome, but could they have spared storage? It's not expensive at all. A $425 phone with 16GB would be much better, and would probably increase profit margins.
Also, I want this on Verizon.
85. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
id be very surprised if there isnt a 16/32 version. It hasnt even been officially announced, we are still looking at rumors.
89. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
I just realized. The more I discuss the phone with you guys the more your pushing me towards it. Unless there is some big flaw in the reviews for it, it will probably be my next device. It's now at the top of my "list". I'll just get a case to cure its ugliness lol.
Thanks guys. lolol.
96. wendygarett (unregistered)
Oh no don't put the case on it...
Naked phone are always sexy :)
113. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
know what's even more sexy, dude?
Not breaking the damn thing when you drop it. Always have a case.
90. TMach (Posts: 457; Member since: 29 Dec 2011)
Got interested, noticed it only has 8gb of memory and no micro sd card...Lost interest pretty damn quickly! I mean, seriously.....................................what a joke!!
91. Black_Dynamite (Posts: 6; Member since: 29 May 2012)
What?!?!?!? 8 GB is a non-starter for me. 8 GB is f**king ridiculous in this day and age. Now Google is making 16 GB look much more appealing in the Galaxy Nexus.
94. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
how much are you actually using on your phone before you bitch? I have 32 gigs in my SGS1, and I just checked and Im using 4.5gigs.
117. Black_Dynamite (Posts: 6; Member since: 29 May 2012)
Well, I'm glad you asked. Good for you that you are only using 4.5 gigs out of your 32, we all use our phones differently, and for me 8 GB flew out the window a long time ago. I have used up all of my phone's effective on-board memory which is the 4 gigs on my P.O.S. ZTE Warp, and had to get a 16 GB micro SD card to free up room for my apps, games, and music. I just downloaded my music to my device from the cloud not for the data charges or anything but because with Boost's s**tty coverage and Sprint non-wall penetrating 1900 Mhz I would like to listen to music when I am exercising.
Right now I'm interested in updating to a phone that screams premium and putting it on one of the HSPA+ GSM networks. What I don't want is to deal with another limiting factor on what is supposed to be a premium product. I don't know about you but 8 GB doesn't sound premium to me.
92. yoyo93 (Posts: 34; Member since: 23 Sep 2012)
If it doesn't have an SD slot , LG and google are shooting themselves in the foot.
106. sdcard_hater (Posts: 11; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
typical mSD fanboy:
DURRRRRRRRRRR IT DOESN'T HAVE AND SD SLOT, THEREFORE I CANNOT HOT SWAP MY DUST-SIZE CARDS AND ATTAIN UNLIMITED STORAGE OF MAH HD PORNO VIDEOS, .ISOs, AND BLURAY CRAP.
typical SD fanboy:
This sucks ass balls, I want a spacious slit on my phone to penetrate a fatass card into.
Then use a f**king OTG usb cable, idiots.
111. peacekeeper05 (Posts: 33; Member since: 23 Apr 2012)
All the Nexus line-up doesn't support SD cards except for the Nexus one. By doing that memory transfer is much faster, less complicated, stable, and more secure.
93. Kakarotto (Posts: 253; Member since: 07 Dec 2010)
I have 16GB Galaxy S2 and 32GB SD card in it which gives me 48GB of storage and it's almost full. So even if they give me that 8GB Nexus with no SD slot for free I won't take it. Seriously, WTF.
108. sdcard_hater (Posts: 11; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
Why not use OTG usb cable? It's hard to lose a 32gb USB sticks than a 16gb microSD that are easily be lost. If you're full, then do a backup on your phone, with your computer, assuming you have an additional desktop/laptop. Seriously, WTFF.
114. remixfa (Posts: 14255; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)
wow dude, could you troll a little harder about OTG USB cables? lol.
119. Kakarotto (Posts: 253; Member since: 07 Dec 2010)
LOL backup to the computer and delete on the phone? AHAHAH This is really stupid. I need the stuff with me on my phone you idiot.
95. tgtftw (Posts: 31; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)
I wonder how much more having a LTE Radio would of bumped up the price. With only 8GB onboard you would assume they would want to let you access your cloud storage as fast as possible and by having an LTE Radio, it would of given the user that capability. Either way, for a brand new device with the latest software already installed, you can't beat the $399 price tag.
99. aveese (Posts: 22; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
i wish google play store will come to philippines!!! everything here is expensive!!! the samsung nexus here is still 435 usd without warranty!!!
107. sdcard_hater (Posts: 11; Member since: 12 Oct 2012)
To everyone bitching about lack of mSD slots: OTG usb cables
120. Kakarotto (Posts: 253; Member since: 07 Dec 2010)
I want to have the stuff on my phone to be mobile. I don't want to play around with cables, pendrives or HDDs just to play a song. And yeah good luck to carry all that stuff in your pockets. AHAHAH
110. peacekeeper05 (Posts: 33; Member since: 23 Apr 2012)
$399 for 8GB and $450 for a 16GB version seems reasonable. It's very affordable for a phone with such monstrous specs. Not only that the specs are very good but the software is probably the most updated in a phone you can have.
You can get a GS3 unlock for more than $600 but the GS3 has worse CPU, GPU, screen(pentile), and build material. So a $450 for an LG Nexus is a steal!


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Electronic Report Submission (ERS) is the ability to fill out an ASRS reporting form on a computer and send it to ASRS using a secure Internet connection. ERS is a long-awaited technological development that will provide ASRS program users with a quick, convenient, and secure way to submit incident reports to the program.
Here's how ERS works: A user goes to the ASRS web site (http://asrs.arc.nasa.gov) and clicks on "Electronic Report Submission." This link leads to a page with additional links to the four types of ASRS reporting forms (General Pilot, Air Traffic Control, Maintenance, and Cabin). A user chooses their particular reporting form to fill out and "Send Electronically," or fill out a form and "Download and Print" it for mailing.
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ASRS encourages program users to take advantage of the new ERS capability. Currently, ASRS receives more than 40,000 reports annually from pilots, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, mechanics, and others involved in aviation operations. In the two months since ERS became operational, ASRS has received more than 1,331 electronically submitted aviation safety incident reports.
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The ASRS Database is the world's largest repository of voluntary, confidential safety information – provided by aviation's frontline personnel, including pilots, controllers, mechanics, flight attendants, dispatchers, and others. The database includes the narratives submitted by reporters (after they have been sanitized for identifying details). These narratives offer an exceptionally rich source of information for policy development, human factors research, education, training, and more.
Users may access the Database Online by going to the ASRS web site and clicking on "Database Information," then "Go Directly to the ASRS Database Online," which opens the Search page. In addition to allowing users to immediately begin a database search, the Search page contains background information for new users, search strategies, sample searches, database fields, and properties of ASRS data.
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We would appreciate your feedback about the ASRS Database Online. Planned future enhancements include the ability to download the data in other useful formats.
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The beginning of the New Year presents an opportunity for CALLBACK to share various reports that we didn't have space for in recent issues. We hope you find our January potpourri a refreshing start to a new year of aviation information.
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FAR 91.13 prohibits the "careless and reckless" operation of an aircraft in a manner that "endangers the life or property of another." This pilot had no idea that landing at home "would cause so much grief."
Start the Clock
The Captain's clock in the B757-B767 provides all GMT times to the Flight Management System (FMS). When the setting knob on the lower right of the clock is placed in the 'Hold' position, input to the FMS is disconnected. This rotatable switch is immediately above the Captain's foot rest. Now for the "rest" of the story:
While operating in the 'Waters' area of the Atlantic, we were making position reports to New York [commercial radio]. After passing ABCDE intersection, we received a Selcal and were told to slow to change our arrival time at BCDEF intersection. After slowing to the lowest possible airspeed, our FMC 'BCDEF' estimated time kept decreasing rather than increasing. After changing our estimate and conferring with New York [commercial radio] several times, we spoke to the controller who was actually handling our flight. He suggested that we check our clocks. I found my clock (Captain's) in the 'Time Hold' position. I reset my clock and all FMC functions returned to normal. We checked our clocks before takeoff, and they seemed to be working normally for the first part of our flight. I finally figured out because of the location of the clock, that I had kicked the Run/Hold switch to Hold, while using the instrument panel lower foot rest, which is located directly in front of the clock.
"One to Go"
We were descending to reach [fix] at 11,000 feet and 250 knots. I was distracted making a PA for landing when the First Officer gave me a #1 finger sign in which I thought he meant flaps one, not "one [thousand feet] to go." I didn't realize we were over our Flaps 1 speed when I brought the flap handle out of the 'up' detent, but brought [it] back to 'up' when I immediately recognized the speed. The handle never reached the Flap 1 position and we both did not see any flap needle movement or any red overspeed warning on the ADI [Attitude Director Indicator]. As a precaution the First Officer disconnected the autopilot when he saw me raising the flap handle. We both felt there was no need to write a [logbook entry], since we believe there was no stress on the aircraft and the flaps did not deploy. I am submitting this safety report to share with others that proper communications as well as both pilots constantly being "in the loop," even with distractions, is paramount.
Canine Conniptions
A PA-28 pilot took off with two dogs as passengers. The pilot, who had not filed a flight plan, was talking to Approach, when...
My two large dogs went crazy. [They] jumped on me and with no one in the co-pilot seat, one of my dogs pushed the control yoke and caught his front leg on the yoke, causing an uncontrolled turn to the right. This turn put me in the clouds IMC. Once I regained control of the plane and dogs, I realized I had turned toward the Class B airspace...ATC did advise me that I was not cleared to enter and to descend below 5,000 feet AGL. Shortly after ATC asked me if I was in VFR conditions and could I see the ground. I was then in VFR and could see the ground.
The moral of this flight is that I should have secured my dogs with seat belts. This is the main error I committed. [My second error was] flying VFR into IMC without an IFR clearance.


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How Arduino Extends the Limits of Imagination
The microcontroller and software platform Arduino is an open-source interface between the physical and the digital. It's a very simple computer with sensors for receiving a wide range of physical inputs—such as sound, movement, light, or temperature—that can be programmed to trigger lights, audio synthesizers, motors, and much more in reponse. An active DIY community has sprung up around the
by Paul M. Davis, via shareable, www.shareable.net
project, building smart objects that defy the limits of imagination—a coffee maker that can be controlled via Twitter, a harp that substitutes lasers for strings, a remote controlled lawnmower, and a touch-responsive cube that operates as a musical instrument, to name a few projects. In a recent TED Talk, Arduino co-founder Massimo Banzi spoke about the platform that's inspiring hackers, students, and artists alike, and how open source can push the outer limits of the imagination.
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Huge residential basement extensions "akin to the decks of a nuclear submarine" could be refused planning permission under a policy being explored by Westminster City Council.
The local authority in charge of some of the country's most exclusive neighbourhoods said that it was on a "Hunt for Red Octobers" and wanted to restrict excavations of more than one storey, or which extended underneath more than half of a home's garden.
It has introduced guidelines for developers today, before a consultation on whether to introduce permanent restrictions. The new rules could be in force by 2015.
Westminster is following the neighbouring


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Average Ratings
2 out of 2 people recommended this car.
Consumer Reviews
Great for the Family!
by OC-longdriver from Nebraska | November 11, 2011
Prior to the arrival of baby #2, we decided to get something with more features and a bit larger than our Pilot. Thought we had settled on the Infiniti QX56 until we spotted this silver LE on the Infinti lot. Driving it was almost identical and it seemed to have all the same toys. Plus it was $8,000 less than the QX. We have had it for about a month and love it. The navigation and bluetooth are easy to use, the front and rear sonar is awesome when pulling in and out of our smallish garage, the seats are super comfortable, love the heated steering wheel, and it has plenty of passing power. The only negatives I can think of are the fuel economy, and getting the child safety seat in and out of it isn't as easy as the Pilot. The safety hook is impossible to get at if the third row seat is folded down and you have a lot of stuff in the back. All in all, I'm glad we found this before we spent the extra cash on the Infiniti.
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I love my Armada. I have a black 2009 SE trim. I'm tall and I could sit in the back seat comfortably with the front seat reclined. Its beautiful on the highway.(As far as gas is concernd) But if your looking for a fuel efficient vehicle, This is NOT for you!
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Funny, nice.
Okay, that comment and the other I made was pretty harsh. I'll replace it with something that isn't dickish:
The Ctrl + Z idea has been used before, and for this shirt, I think you could expand on the concept more. The placement feels a little off, but for the most part I think you have the beginning of a nice comp that could be utilized in a more clever way. I'd suggest taking the idea further and integrating it into the shirt itself, maybe? Like maybe you're undoing something that is on the shirt, like undoing a stain or something.
So I admit that it is not the greatest idea in the world, but I thought people could relate to it. If you have better ideas, lets see them. There are alot of worst designs out there, so go pick on somebody else.
HAHA! I often think Ctrl + Z in real life when I wish I didn't do something. Doesn't work :(
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Functional Genomic Analysis of Human Mitochondrial RNA Processing.
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|Wolf, AR, and Mootha VK
|Both strands of human mtDNA are transcribed in continuous, multigenic units that are cleaved into the mature rRNAs, tRNAs, and mRNAs required for respiratory chain biogenesis. We sought to systematically identify nuclear-encoded proteins that contribute to processing of mtRNAs within the organelle. First, we devised and validated a multiplex MitoString assay that quantitates 27 mature and precursor mtDNA transcripts. Second, we applied MitoString profiling to evaluate the impact of silencing each of 107 mitochondrial-localized, predicted RNA-binding proteins. With the resulting data set, we rediscovered the roles of recently identified RNA-processing enzymes, detected unanticipated roles of known disease genes in RNA processing, and identified new regulatory factors. We demonstrate that one such factor, FASTKD4, modulates the half-lives of a subset of mt-mRNAs and associates with mtRNAs in vivo. MitoString profiling may be useful for diagnosing and deciphering the pathogenesis of mtDNA disorders.
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New Orleans voters will have two distinct choices when they go to the polls Nov. 16 to choose a replacement for retiring Magistrate Judge Gerard Hansen--political newcomer Mark Vicknair or long-serving Criminal District Court Commissioner Harry Cantrell.
The two candidates beat out Morris Reed Jr. in the Oct. 19 election to force a runoff with Cantrell winning 42 percent of the vote followed by Vicknair, 36 percent, and Reed, 22 percent.
Cantrell said he came out on top based on his 14 years of experience as a commissioner and is "cautiously optimistic" with a little more than a week to go before the final votes are tallied.
Vicknair, who has worked eight years in the courts as both a public defender and the domestic violence prosecutor, said the fact that he doesn't have the same name recognition as his opponent and still ended up in the runoff proves that voters are looking for a "fresh face" with new ideas.
The candidates, however, are vying for a position in a court that, as a whole, has seen its powers significantly eroded over the last several years.
The Magistrate Court is composed of an elected judge and four commissioners appointed by the Criminal District Court judges.
In 2010, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the four unelected magistrate commissioners could no longer preside over misdemeanor trials, which had been standard practice for the court.
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro then moved all of the misdemeanor cases to Municipal Court from Criminal District Court, further diminishing the magistrate's responsibilities.
Now, the commissioners handle first appearances of criminal defendants, set bonds, issue search and arrest warrants and hold preliminary hearings for misdemeanor and felony cases.
Throughout the campaign, Cantrell fought back against accusations that the magistrate judge and commissioners do not work hard enough to justify their salaries.
The magistrate judge has to be on duty every day prepared to sign arrest or search warrants and set bonds, Cantrell said at a Sept. 19 event hosted by the MICAH Project and PICO Louisiana, non-partisan, faith-based organizations focused on prison issues.
Vicknair also defended the court, saying its power to set bonds can determine whether Orleans Parish Prison is being filled with people who don't deserve to be jailed.
"The low-level offenders, the first-time offenders, if they're in jail for 60 days or 90 days they've lost their job and maybe lost their house when they could have been out of jail working, earning money to hire an attorney. It's a total waste of money," Vicknair said.
Cantrell, the father of three sons, including former assistant city attorney Jason Cantrell, and father-in-law of City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell, was first appointed a commissioner by the criminal court judges in 1998 and was reappointed to his latest six-year term in 2010.
"I have set thousands of bonds and have the experience and judgment to balance what is fair to the defendant and to the community," Cantrell said.
Vicknair has served as attorney directing domestic violence prosecutions in all four sections of Municipal Court and as a public defender in Juvenile and Criminal courts. He also said he has conducted more than 35,000 bond hearings in Magistrate Court.
Vicknair, who is married to Mindy Brickman with three stepchildren, most recently worked as an attorney for Catholic Charities obtaining temporary restraining orders for victims of domestic violence.
Reed, who finished third in the primary, has endorsed Vicknair.


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Admirals begin key stretch of games tonight
Erie Admirals S.C. head coach Micky Blythe had a good problem to solve this week.
Goalkeeper Danny Mudd, defender Sam Oki and forward Karl Jones are healthy enough to rejoin the starting lineup for today's 7 p.m. National Premier Soccer League game against Great Lakes Conference East foe Fort Pitt Regiment (1-3-2, 1-1-2 East) at Edinboro University's Sox Harrison Stadium. But the Admirals (2-3-2, 1-1-1) relied on 10 first-year players, six with Erie ties, to beat the Indiana Fire 1-0 last weekend and extend their unbeaten streak to four games. So Blythe is tempted to begin a key stretch with that same group.
"Why change a winning formula?" Blythe said, since the Admirals play their next five games against conference teams.
They are still in the hunt for the East title and a spot in the NPSL playoffs.
"The results of these games will dictate whether we win our conference or not," he said. "We're feeling a lot more confident off the back of four unbeaten games."


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Kobo Arc review
E-reader specialist adds tablet features
Product Kobo Arc
Website Kobo
Specifications 7in 1280x800 resolution IPS touchscreen display at 215ppi, 1.5Ghz dual-core processor, 16GB/32GB internal storage, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, microUSB port, 3.5mm universal headphone jack, front-facing camera, 10 hours of battery life, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 189x120x11.5mm, 364g
Price £159 for 16GB, £189 for 32GB
THE KOBO ARC is the e-reader specialist's push into the mini tablet market to compete with similar sized models from Apple, Google and Amazon. Kobo is hoping to win over tablet buyers with its novel approach of "discovering" rather than searching for content, so we were interested to have a go with the 7in Kobo Arc to see if it can compete with the giant brands.
Design and build
The Kobo Arc has a sturdy feel to it, but is far from the sleek design of the iPad. Measuring 189x120x11.5mm, it is similar in size to the Google Nexus 7, although slightly thicker and shorter. The glass screen that Kobo describes as "ultra-durable" is surrounded by a plastic edging, which houses two speakers at the bottom and the camera at the top. The back covering, also plastic, is softer to the touch and has the same diamond design as the Kobo Glo. As with Kobo's e-readers, the Arc has a similar boxy shape and squared off edging, although we didn't find this particularly uncomfortable to hold over long periods.
The mini tablet weighs 364g, compared to 395g for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Although not as feather-light as the iPad Mini at 308g, the Kobo Arc is certainly light enough to use for sustained periods.
The Kobo Arc has fairly streamlined controls and ports, with a power on/off button on the top, headphone jack and volume up/down on the right side and the microUSB port on the bottom.
The Kobo Arc has a 7in multi-touch IPS display at 1280x800 resolution and 215ppi. Kobo boasts that the Arc displays 16.4 million colours and offers extra wide 89 degree viewing angles.
The screen wasn't the highest quality for a tablet. While it was bright, text, images and icons weren't always sharp and well-defined. Watching a video on the Kobo Arc and comparing it to the screen on an iPad Mini, the Kobo image was noticeably lower in quality, with the blacks on the Apple tablet being a lot deeper and the colours much more vibrant.
The Kobo Arc performed well in most tasks. With a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, it is designed to support up to HD 1080p video playback and 3D games.
Video playback and games ran smoothly with no buffering and the sound from the dual front-facing speakers was clear and could be cranked up to a decent volume.
Apps and websites were speedy to open and load, the display was pretty speedy to rotate between portrait and landscape mode, and text resized while zooming in, unlike the experience we found with the Kindle Fire HD, where this process took a few seconds when zooming in or out on webpages.
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The first day of 2003 was bitterly cold at Auschwitz. Snow lay evenly on the ground, coating the half-dynamited crematoria of Birkenau and the skeletal birch trees that gave it its name. Yann Martel had the place to himself.
He'd been there years ago, long before he'd written Life of Pi, which won the Booker Prize last year. He knew history wasn't dead in those scarred stones, that one day he would return. So here he was, walking around under a cold sun and an empty sky, minus 15 degrees on the thermometer, and he'd be here for another four days, just mooching around Auschwitz and wondering how he or anybody could possibly write a novel about the Holocaust.
How indeed? Not only is the scale of human suffering in the Holocaust impossible to grasp, but we still live with its consequences: a loss of faith in modernity, in humanism, in faith itself. No other event in history casts the same dark shadows as the meticulous planning by a modern state to kill millions of its citizens for the crime of being different. Yet for all its importance, novelists often find it too overloaded with suffering to even contemplate writing about.
"Whenever I tell people that my next novel will be about the Holocaust," says Martel, "I can just see them inwardly groan. It's not that they're anti-semitic or revisionist or because they're callous. They know how terrible it was, it's just that no sane person wants to look at it for too long - the mind and the soul can't stand it. The details ..."
Details like those on the website for the National Holocaust Memorial Day, whose main events take place this year in Edinburgh, and of which Martel is a passionate supporter. Take just one aspect of Nazi genocide in the first stages of the Shoah: the deliberate and systematic murder of Jewish babies by doctors injecting phenol into their hearts, doctors who had reassured their worried parents that their babies would receive the best of care, doctors who signed letters of condolence to the parents and fraudulent death certificates. How can anyone understand the people who committed such atrocities? Why should anybody want to?
The real lesson of the Holocaust, argues Martel, is that it doesn't just belong in the history books, nor does the moral responsibility for those babies' deaths lie totally with the doctors who injected poison into their hearts, but in those millions of Germans who had already allowed poisonous views on race into their minds and all those masses of citizens who turned a blind eye to the remorseless implementation of state terror.
"The Holocaust is worth remembering not just for sentimental reasons - although that's always a good reason and we always should remember innocent people who have been killed," he says. "But there's a practical reason too - to make sure that it doesn't happen again." For although the Holocaust was unique, the thought processes behind it are common (Bosnia, Cambodia, Rwanda etc). Every time we dehumanise a group, every time a prejudice against people who are not like ourselves enters our brain, so too does a spore of genocide.
Sometimes, as Martel points out, those thoughts can come from the unlikeliest of sources. "What really got me going with this book was that I was in India in 1997 when the president of Israel was visiting. And just before he got to Bombay, Indian newspapers were reporting on this mini-scandal in Israel in which he'd said: 'I find homosexuality is a deplorable phenomenon. And homosexuals make my stomach turn.' Now if you substitute 'Judaism' and 'Jews' in those two sentences, you get the kind of thing Hitler or Goebbels could have said. Yet this was the president of Israel. In other words, a Jew who didn't really understand the Holocaust, who just didn't get it."
Can literature help? Martel has his doubts - "The same people who have read Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi will turn around and say 'Ah, these goddam immigrants, there's just too many of them'" - although thankfully not enough doubts to make him give up making notes and reading up for his own Holocaust novel, which won't be out until next year at the earliest.
Although the Holocaust is well represented in literature, he admits that the heaviness of the subject-matter "means that it is slowly sinking into oblivion". Testimony has its place (like that of the 50,000 survivors videotaped by Steven Spielberg's Shoah Foundation), and the more individualised, unsentimentalised and personal it is, the more it burrows into the reader's consciousness, as Anne Frank's diaries and Ruth Kluger's Landscapes of Memory triumphantly prove. But testimony alone might not be enough to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive among those whose families never suffered in it.
Wiesel once said that only those who had lived through the camps should write about them. One can see why he thought that, and why any Holocaust survivor would insist the full record of history be written up with all its horrors intact and exactly as they were experienced.
But since the mind patently can't absorb too much reality about the Holocaust, and as new generations will always need to understand history's biggest act of mass murder, Martel has a new approach.
"Apart from a few idiots who deny it, we all know the facts. So what I'm doing in my next book is to write a fable. There will be no Germans, no Jews, no mention of the Holocaust or the Nazis. Instead, I want to examine the emotion of horror, about what it would be like to have your fellow citizens suddenly turn on you, even though you felt you belonged in a country and loved its culture."
In Martel's fable, a monkey and a donkey will live in a land that is also a shirt. Somewhere else on the shirt-land is a phenomenon called 'The Horrors'. "The animals will discuss these acts of devastation and be saying to each other 'How do we remember this event?' and they'll be trying to come up with just one simple metaphor to come up with all these facts. Of course, I'll fail, just as the word 'Holocaust' fails to describe what happened, and just as everything fails to describe the Holocaust. But in the very making of that effort, I hope at least to stimulate people into thinking."
If you doubt it will do that, consider two things. First, imagine how absurd a precis of Life of Pi would have sounded and how compelling a read the finished book was. And second, a man who spends New Year alone in Auschwitz deserves to be taken very, very seriously indeed.


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1) That's like 500-600 calories a day just from butter
2) Nuts are also very calorically dense
Not surprising you've gained fat.
The good: been primal for just about a year now. love it. much easier now that i don't look for the bad food replacements. i do about 50-75g carbs (2 fruit and the rest veggies, shredded coconut) and 60-65% fat.
The bad: my PMS has gotten worse in the last six months. before i would be surprised that i got my period because i didn't have any PMS. now i feel fantastic the week after my period and then i'm bloated and my boobs are sooooooore and i'm miserable for the rest of the month! this month i felt boob relief by upping my carbs to about 80g per day.
The ugly: and i feel i've gotten chunkier in the middle. i eat a lot of butter... maybe 4-5 tbs. per day. and i still eat a few handfuls of nuts per day.
SO THE QUESTIONS ARE....... have YOU felt relief from PMS boob soreness from eating more carbs? yes? then what kind? fruit or starch?
is it the nuts or the butter that could have added the middle section?
thanks for any input!
1) That's like 500-600 calories a day just from butter
2) Nuts are also very calorically dense
Not surprising you've gained fat.
antinutrients "insulin receptors" - Google Search
If that's going on I doubt that would help.
Mark suggests soaking/dehydrating nuts for at least seven hours in accordance with Sally Fallon's advice in Nourishing Traditions.
Soaking Seeds and Nuts | Mark's Daily Apple
And probably best to keep it to one handful at a time and possibly not every day.
Why Fat, Not Carbs, Are the Preferred Fuel for the Human Body | Mark's Daily Apple
Yeah but get real. She's increased her caloric intake pretty significantly (a few handful of nuts a day is a LOT of calories) and now she's finding she's gained fat. It's not such a mystery. Even if everyone on these forums pretty much covers their ears and shouts "LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU" whenever anyone suggests eating more calories will make you gain weight.
maybe there is more to the story? how are you sleeping habits? exercise? stress levels?


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Nothing rekindles more powerful mental images of 9/11 than the videos and photos of those two jetliners smashing into the World Trade Center towers. But I have yet to see a single such video or photo so far this week, either in the print media, on the internet or on television in the run-up to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
As a senior citizen, the memory of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was etched in my mind throughout my lifetime by film of the USS Arizona being attacked on Dec. 7, 1941, and photos of the battleship's watery grave, which later served as the epicenter of a national remembrance of that horrible day. And Americans of my generation always did remember that awful day in American history.
Americans need to see the images of the attacks so we never forget how our country was attacked on that fateful day, and how awful we felt as a nation.
As a nation, we need to always remember 9/11. Nothing helps to keep those memories more alive in our minds than the spectacular and shocking videos and photos of the attack.
Allen D. Riley, South Plainfield


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City Council
The Olathe City Council will next meet Tuesday, July 24 at p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall for a regular session. Regular sessions are broadcast live on OGN (Comcast channel 7, AT&T channel 99 and on the City's website). To see the complete agenda for this meeting, visit the City's website at www.OlatheKS.org.
City Encouraging Voluntary Water Conservation
In cooperation with Kansas Water Assurance District 1, the City of Olathe is asking customers to observe voluntary water conservation measures due to the heat and drought conditions the area has seen in recent months, including limiting all non-essential outdoor uses. The request is a voluntary measure at this time.
The City encourages water conservation measures through reduction of outdoor water use including (but not limited to):
• Voluntarily implementing an alternate day (odd/even) schedule for outdoor watering
• Limiting non-essential outdoor water use and implement Wise Outdoor Watering practices
• Watering outdoors between 6pm and 6am
• Limiting or eliminating outdoor water use on the weekends
• Using a soaker hose to water plants more efficiently
• Limiting car washing at home or using commercial car wash that recycles water
• Avoiding hosing down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios and driveway
During this critical period, the public can also help reduce indoor water use by shortening showers, only washing full loads of dishes and clothes, shutting off the faucet while brushing teeth, and repairing leaky toilets and faucets.
The City of Olathe is included in Kansas Water Assurance District 1, which covers the Kansas River Basin. Though the City's water production operation continues meeting high demand, Olathe recognizes the importance of ensuring the region's water supply by encouraging residents to use water wisely.
Again, this request is purely voluntary at this time as the City continues to monitor water demands, capacity and operations. For a detailed look at the City's Water Conservation Plan and additional Wise Outdoor Watering tips, please visit www.OlatheKS.org/OMS/Water/Conservation.
Soul, Rock and Blues Take Center Stage at July 20 Free Summer Concert
With only two shows left in the 13th Annual FREE Summer Concert Series, Farmers Insurance and the City of Olathe bring The Phantom Blues Band along with the Monophonics to the stage on Friday, July 20 at Frontier Park.
The Monophonics open the show at 7:00 p.m. with their psychedelic soul and rock sound. The sound of the early 60s and 70s fuzz guitars, analog tape echo and reverbs, vintage keyboards, horns and gritty vocals are sure to get the party started.
The Phantom Blues Band takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. showcasing its award-winning sound. With some of the best blues players in the industry, the members of the Phantom Blues Band have recorded with greats including Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Crosby Stills and Nash, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. The Phantom Blues Band was formed as a studio band to backup Taj Mahal on his CD, 'Dancin' the Blues'. The association with Taj produced several more recordings including the Grammy winning 'Senor Blues' and 'Shouting in Key'. The Phantom Blues Band members are all, in their own right, successful session players, producers, arrangers, composers, songwriters and recording artists.
Arrive early to get a great spot, visit the concession stand (all proceeds go to a local charity) and visit sponsor booths. The 2012 season is sponsored by Farmers', Applebee's, SureWest, Olathe Toyota/Scion, Olathe Ford RV and Smokin' Joes.
Beatles tribute band Liverpool closes out the 2012 summer concert season on July 27.
Harvest Wheat 19th Century Style at Free Mahaffie Event Thursday
Harvest wheat 19th Century style at this week's Free Family Fun Night at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. The historic site, 1200 Kansas City Road, will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 with free admission and activities focusing on 19th Century farming.
Visitors can learn about the crops the Mahaffie's grew and the methods they used. Learn about animal draft power, see what's cooking on Mrs. Mahaffie's stove, and enjoy 19th Century children's games. For a small fee, take a stagecoach ride around the site, make a hook to take home in the blacksmith shop or grind corn to feed the farm animals.
Enjoy Family Fun Night each Thursday night in June and July, featuring free admission and small fees for some activities. The first 100 visitors collect a different Wild West Character trading card.
• Kansas Farming – July 19 and July 26
As a special feature the Olathe Historical Society will present a free public viewing of the newest installment in the "Olathe – the City Beautiful" film series at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center. The movie showcases the life of JC Nichols, an Olathe High School 1897 graduate, before he developed the Country Club Plaza. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided.
The final Mahaffie Family Fun Night will be on Thursday, July 26 and will focus on 1860s Kansas Farm Life.
The historic site is open with living history activities and stagecoach rides from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. For a complete listing of events, visit www.mahaffie.org or call (913) 971-5111.
Operation Lifeline Available to Those in Need
With the continuation of extreme temperatures, the Olathe Police Department reminds the public of its Operation Lifeline program. The program enlists community volunteers to make daily telephone calls to retired and self-care individuals who don't have anyone available to check on them regularly. If a volunteer is unable to make telephone contact with a program participant, a police officer is dispatched to the residence to check on the individual.
Individuals who would like to participate in the program must meet the following criteria:
• Live within the city limits of Olathe
• Have no family members living in the immediate area to do regular check-ins
• Be able to provide Olathe Police Department access to residence in the event of an emergency.
Operation Lifeline is free of charge. Additional information is available by contacting the Community Outreach Unit at 971-7500.
Santa Fe Street Closure Begins July 23
Santa Fe Street from Kansas Avenue to Walnut Street will close for ten days beginning on Monday, July 23. During this closure, O'Donnell and Sons Construction will remove exiting asphalt and re-grade to create a smoother transition leading up to the railroad tracks. Additional work includes the adjustment of storm sewers and the placement of new structures and curbs/drives. Following the ten day closure, Santa Fe will be reduced to one lane in either direction to complete the remainder of the work in the area.
The work is part of the Santa Fe Streetscape project. For more information about the project, including a project rendering, visit www.OlatheKS.org/PublicWorks/Construction/SantaFeStreetscape.
Register Now for the August 7 National Night Out Against Crime
On Tuesday night, August 7, neighborhoods and apartment complexes throughout Olathe are invited to join forces with thousands of other communities nationwide for the "29th Annual National Night Out" crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Olathe Police Department in cooperation with the Olathe Fire Department and Johnson County Med-Act. Over 15,325 communities from all 50 states are expected to participate in this year's "America's Night Out against Crime." In all, over 37 million people participated in National Night Out in 2011. National Night Out 2012 is expected to be the largest ever. Once again, Target is a corporate sponsor.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods and the police department are working together to fight back.
From 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, people in neighborhoods throughout Olathe are asked to turn on their outside lights and spend the evening outdoors with neighbors. Many neighborhoods will host a variety of special events such as block parties, cookouts, parades, and contests. Neighborhoods can receive visits from the Olathe Police Department, the Olathe Fire Department or Johnson County Med-Act.
If you would like more information regarding National Night or to register please call or email Specialist Beth Wegner at 971-6323.
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an asshole. brown eye. dookie shute. it refers to ur asshole looking like the top of a bottle where the cap is crimpped.
When that fat bitch bent over i saw her nasty crimp.
viết bởi "EL CONQUISTADOR" 27 Tháng hai, 2009
A crimp is a penis that does not open, and has no opening to pee, if that can be visualised. It is largely mythical as I have yet to come across someone who will openly admit to having a crimp. But then male lactation is also largely mythical but there are many websites devoted solely to that practise...
Do you have a crimp?
My god, you do as well!!!
My god, you do as well!!!
viết bởi Very Expert 14 Tháng mười một, 2005
A merging of the title, "Criminal Pimp."
Yo Crimp, where all da hos at?!
viết bởi Shaun 30 Tháng mười hai, 2003
It is crunk and a pimp.
crunk means drunk.
crunk means drunk.
I'm a crimp = I'm a drunk and a pimp
is u a crimp
is u a crimp
viết bởi Skinny Folks 12 Tháng một, 2005


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The contrast amid the rubble of the 76ers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday was stunning.
The Timberwolves' bench left its mark. By halftime, Minnesota's reserves had outscored the Sixers', 32-4. By the finish, four reserves had scored in double figures, and the final tally showed that Minnesota's bench had outscored the 76ers', 57-23, on the way to a 105-88 victory.
On a night when the Sixers (10-8) held Kevin Love (six points, 10 rebounds) way under his season averages (21.7 points, 15.3 rebounds), it was the Timberwolves' reserves who proved the difference.
The disparity between the teams' bench productivity underscored how the Sixers' bench, last year a force, has fallen off dramatically.


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Driving to Bahia de Los Angeles
After driving for hours through the parched and rugged inland Baja landscape, your eyes and emotions will explode with excitement when you come over the first hill which reveals the vibrant blue waters of Bahia de los Angeles. The view is truly stunning, and there is a great turnoff just as you come over the first hill. I highly recommend turning off the highway for a few minutes at this lookout point on the left. Simply take in the vista for a few minutes, it is absolutely gorgeous.
Driving to Bahia de los Angeles is very easy. The highway is paved and in excellent condition, and the 40 mile drive from Highway 1 takes just about an hour. You will also be rewarded with two reliable Pemex stations in town, so make sure to fill up! One of the Pemex stations had diesel fuel (if you need it).
The turn off for Bahia de los Angeles could be easy to miss if you are not paying attention. There are road signs, but they are small signs on the side of the highway. The best landmark is a gutted old abandoned Pemex station. The turn off for Bahia de los Angeles is right at the Pemex station on the opposite side of the highway.
Camping in Bahia de los Angeles
There are a number of camping and RV sites on the north side of town. As you pull into town, make sure to go left (north). The southern end of town is where all of the commercial fishing and industrial activities take place, and it is not designed for lodging. To the north you find a number of camp areas within a few miles of town. Follow the signs for Punta Gringa.
We stayed at Dagget's Beach Camp. The camp is right on the water, and it provides palapas, fish cleaning tables, showers and toilets. It is a bit rugged, but the incredible views and wide open country make it an easy place to lose track of time.
There were a number of small privately owned boats (towed in behind the owners' vehicles) that took off for a few hours during the day. When they returned, they had a number of spotted bass for dinner. We were not traveling with a boat, but I did get the itch to do some fishing. At first I tried shore fishing, but my furthest cast only got out to about 10 feet of water. So I ran and got my surfboard and paddled out about 150 yards. Now the water was 30-50 feet deep, and I caught 15 spotted bass within an hour! I used a few chunks of fish scrap the boat fishermen left behind at the cleaning table, and that worked great as bait. As the sun went down, I paddled in with the a few decent sized bass and cleaned them up and cooked them for dinner. Tasty!
Whale Sharks in Bahia de los Angeles
Bahia de los Angeles is one of the best places in the world for viewing whale sharks. They consistently frequent this area in the late September through October. I was in Bahia in February, so there were no whale sharks, but it was still a magical place to stay. Baja Airventures offers a great whale shark tour package for Bahia de los Angeles.
What I Did on Day 3
Drove from San Quintin to Bahia de los Angeles. Make sure to fill up your gas tank in San Quintin or El Rosario, because there are no reliable gas stations for the 220 mile drive form San Quintin to Bahia de los Angeles. Driving Baja Highway 1 can be slow going at times, so this trip took over six hours.
Driving San Quintin to Bahia de los Angeles:
7:00 AM - Woke up early after a restless night of free camping at Gypsies in San Quintin. There were Federales driving around all night - it turns out this is a drug smuggling route, so the Federales were driving up and down the beach shining their lights all night. It did not make for good sleep, and I don't recommend sleeping here. Gypsies is actually closed, but the caretaker said we could sleep in our van there for free.
8:00 AM - While car camping in Baja, there is always the burden of finding a nice clean bathroom to do your business in. The old La Pinta/Desert Inn hotel in San Quintin is a great place to use the restroom! The hotel is no longer called Desert Inn, but you will find near Gypsies beach. It looks like they have a decent restaurant that serves breakfast in this hotel, but we did not try it.
8:30 AM - Got on the road heading south towards El Rosario. There was a military checkpoint about 15 miles north of El Rosario, but they waved us through. One of the bridges had recently been destroyed in the floods in January 2010, but the road crews had already made a decent road that drove down into the arroyo below the bridge. All traffic, including semi trucks, can easily drive through the arroyo - but at about 10 miles per hour for a quarter mile stretch.
10:00 AM - Arrived at El Rosario. There is a Pemex station here, so this is your last chance to fill up for over 200 miles! Not much else going on for tourists in El Rosario.
12:00 PM - Drove through Catavina after winding through the high desert. The giant boulders and boojum (elephant trees) make for a truly unique landscape that looks like a planet from old Star Trek episodes. In late February, the boojums are just beginning to sprout their vibrant yellow flowers, and this makes the landscape even more surreal. Catavina has a Desert Inn hotel, and that is about it. If you feel like wandering around amongst the boulders, this can be your headquarters. There is a tiny little Pemex booth here, but it is usually closed and out of gas, so do not count on getting fuel here!
2:30 PM - Arrived in Bahia de los Angeles. Make sure to take the exit for Bahia de los Angeles which is about 70 miles south of Catavina. Then drive about 40 miles on this paved highway to Bahia de los Angeles.
3:30 PM - Set up camp at Dagget's after poking around town for a while. Scored a few chunks of fish for bait from some boat fishermen who had just returned and were cleaning their fish at Daggets. I started fishing from shore, but that didn't work well because it was too shallow. I then paddled out 150 yards on my surfboard, and started catching spotted bass on every cast!
6:00 PM - Paddled in, filleted the bass, and started cooking.
8:00 PM - Cleaned up dinner mess. This was a pain in the dark because I forgot to bring my lantern and headlamp, so it was not fun using a handheld flashlight for cleaning. Make sure to bring a hands-free light source!
9:00 PM - Goodnight - ahhhh.


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The Red Cross House in West Philadelphia has two storage rooms in its basement.
The first is subdivided into 26 sections, one for each of the families that could live in the facility at a time. Though the areas set aside for each family are spacious, most contain just a baby seat or a folded wheelchair or a trash bag full of clothing. Many have nothing at all. By the time people reach the Red Cross House, they have usually lost almost everything.
Next door is the second storage room. Inside are the items stockpiled by the Red Cross. Here, the cardboard boxes are piled up to the ceiling. Backpacks, diapers, dustpans, winter coats, and pairs of shoes of all sizes - an array of items a family might need after arriving at the Red Cross House with next to nothing.


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I like proxies when im sniping just for cover
I like proxies when im sniping just for cover
I can't wait to get RTM's! I'm one level away from getting them.
Well, RTMs can be detonated faster than proxies can be set, and 2-3 people using proxies gets old as xplosive said, but they can still watch my back better than most other players. Even if the proxie doesn't get anyone the pause people take to check or shoot it is enough to get a kill or at least let you know someone is coming. What I do sometimes when I use proxies is to try to kill as many people as I can before they manage to get to it, that makes it a little more interesting to me.
How I feel now that I have won the dodge the mods counting gameSpoiler Alert!
How I feel when sniping in GoldeneyeSpoiler Alert!
Golden Magikarps SSBfreakCK=0 Zanapher=1
When you're in a competitive game though (like a clan war) everyone is more conservative. And Proxies are normally banned anyway. So everyone uses RTMs and players use them like a tube (throwing both of them really fast when they spawn in 'common' player areas). And the best RTM throwers normally get the better scores in wars, so I would practice with RTMs on your gun and run class. And I would argue RTMs are better than Proxies if you're gunning and running.
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Proxies are more of a ''Hide And Seek'' kind of grenade in my opinion. You just throw them at a hinge of a door or even a corner in a hallway and people just run into them. On the other hand, RTM's are a ''Tactical'' grenade so you can just throw them at anytime at a person or at something then just detonate it when a enemy is near it. Also RTM's are good for when your in a sticky situation like when your being surrounded by 2 -3 enemies. You can just throw it at them whereas Proxies don't.
Good point made earlier by Zanapher about killing people while they are trying to destroy a mine - happens a lot!
Online name: TmpaBndo[E7]
I remember when i used to stop to destroy mines back when i first started playing. I would always misjudge the distance and kill myself. Nowadays I really don't care that much, stopping to throw a grenade or moving slowly usually gets you killed anyway, I only do those if I'm sure there's a proxy right around the corner.


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One Good Egg : For the first twenty-three years of her life, Suzy Becker was sure she would have at least two babies. Then it took her fifteen years to resolve to go ahead and have just one. One Good Egg is a funny, warmhearted, twenty-first century tale of making a family, illustrated with hundreds of her witty cartoons, clippings, charts, and pseudographs. When Suzy Becker finally decided she had everything she needed--the home, the savings, the friends, the family, and the gumption--to have a baby alone, she was thirty-nine, which catapulted her into the ranks of the six million other American women who need medical help to conceive. In One Good Egg, she chronicles her travels through the maze of fertility treatments, considering and reconsidering how far she was willing to go and inwardly convinced none of it would ever work. Five months after she learned she was pregnant, Suzy got married. While none of us can adequately plan or prepare for certain realities like giving birth or parenthood, Suzy Becker's One Good Egg reminds us we are not alone on our journeys.
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MARTINSBURG - The bulk of the 2nd Regiment of the 2nd Virginia Infantry, better known as the Stonewall Brigade, were recruited in the Eastern Panhandle - seven of 10 companies.
One was Co. D, the Berkeley Border Guards, formed by John Quincy Adams Nadenbousch as a militia unit before the war.
The Berkeley Border Guards was ordered to Harpers Ferry in 1859 to put down John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal there.
The unit also was one of the first to respond when Virginia militia companies were called to Harpers Ferry in 1861 to secure the town's armory and arsenal for the Confederacy. The company was mustered into the ranks of the Confederate army later at Charles Town.
It participated in the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas when the 2nd Virginia Infantry was given the nickname the Stonewall Brigade and its commander, Thomas J. Jackson, became Stonewall Jackson.
Nadenbousch was wounded twice during the Second Battle of Bull Run/Manassas.
During the Antietam Campaign, Co. D was ordered by Lee to remain in Martinsburg after Jackson moved onto Harpers Ferry. The Berkeley Border Guards were to recruit new soldiers and to guard river crossings as was Co. E, the Hedgesville Blues, commanded by Raleigh T. Colson.
Co. A, Jefferson (County) Guards, commanded by John W. Rowan; Co. B, Hamtramck Guards of Shepherdstown, commanded by Vincent M. Butler; Co. G, Botts Greys of Charles Town, commanded by Lawson Botts; Co. H, Letcher Riflemen of Duffields, commanded by James H.L. Hunter; and Co. K, Floyd Guards of Harpers Ferry, commanded by George W. Chambers, all were members of the 2nd Regiment during the Antietam Campaign, but all were ordered to stay behind in Berkeley and Jefferson counties to guard fords and recruit new soldiers.
They were spared the carnage of that battle, although they took part in several major engagements throughout the rest of the war, including Gettysburg and Appomattox.
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This is what's referred to as Bird Talk's "ship week." That means the next issue is being prepped for the printer. There are photo captions to write, copyedits to do, final edits, then final proofing, and so on and so on, until you get the satisfaction of delivering a neat stack of final copies to our production coordinator, who then delivers it to pre-flight. It's a multi-department collaboration in the truest sense.
What I find fascinating is that even though the other department personnel aren't bird people, they know more about pet birds than a lot of bird owners. After all, they literally proof the magazine from cover to cover. That's a lot of bird knowledge gained month after month. I estimate that after a couple of years on the job, we could "graduate" some real bird experts around here. In fact, perhaps I'll come up with a final exam and then we can pass out bird diplomas (half parrot chewed, of course!).
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Young people in the United Kingdom find Christianity irrelevant to their day-to-day living, according to findings in a new book aimed at understanding the beliefs of the United Kingdom's next generation.
In The Faith of Generation Y, authors Sylvia Collins-Mayo, Bob Mayo, and Sally Nash reveal that most young people in the UK put their faith in family, friends, and themselves, rather than God. Generation Y is made up of those born after 1980.
"On the one hand, because young people are benignly indifferent to religion and to Christianity, there's scope to engage with young people and tell the story," Collins-Mayo explained. "They're quite interested when it's raised for them as an issue on their own terms."
"But they are nevertheless indifferent," she added. "So when choices are made they're still locked into seeing Christianity as being not necessarily for them."
CBN News spoke with visitors at the Salmon Youth Center in Bermondsey, London, about the relevance of Christianity to their generation.
"Strictly speaking I am a Christian, but I don't practice it anymore," one young adult said. "I'd say morally it teaches how to live a good life. But I don't think many people follow it, especially young people anymore today."
"I'm not a Christian. I don't believe in God, but I would enforce the Christian way because it's good," another added.
The study behind The Faith of Generation Y involved more than 300 young people in England, aged eight to 23 years old.
Researchers also looked at whether church youth projects designed to connect young people to Christ actually help bridge that gap. They found that Generation Y is more interested in relationships than programs.
"Youth projects that don't tell the story, that don't give the young people opportunity to engage with the Christian narrative, aren't providing a map of the faith for young people to make sense of what they're hearing," Mayo said.
"If they don't have this territory of the story and a group of people to explore it with, it's not going to have any by-points in their lives," he added.
Youth worker Sam Adofo runs the Salmon Club and believes the key to engaging young people today in the Christian faith is to consistently communicate the Gospel message.
"They don't know the stories. So the Christian faith relies heavily on the stories," he said. "It's about telling the stories and finding ways to make them relevant to the young people."
"I'm not that interested in how well or badly it's done, so long as the stories are being told consistently," he said.
When infrequent churchgoers in the study were asked to choose a statement that closest describes their belief in God, 43 percent said, "I don't really know what to think."
Only 23 percent answered, "I believe in a God who is someone I can know personally."
Twenty-four percent said "I believe in some sort of higher power or life force, but not in a personal God" and 12 percent said they don't think there's a God or higher power at all.*Originally published Nov. 19, 2010.
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Scott and Candace, both 64, are half retired. They'd like to go all the way. Candace has already stopped working, and Scott wants to know when he can stop.
They know their potentially long-term time horizon makes funding a challenge.
"My wife and I hope to have enough money to provide a reasonable retirement income for the next 30 years," Scott says. "Once retired, we hope to spend more time traveling and spending more time with our grandchildren and friends."
Scott and Candace, whose names have been changed, have saved $16,000 in 401(k)s, $296,000 in IRAs, $158,000 in annuities, $84,300 in mutual funds, $170,000 in bonds, $139,000 in Certificates of Deposit, $2,000 in a money market and $3,000 in checking.
The Star-Ledger asked Christopher Cordaro, a certified financial planner with RegentAtlantic Capital in Morristown, to help the couple determine if they're on track to have their money outlive them.
"Based on my analysis they are in good shape for retirement and they should be able to spend a fair amount on vacations," Cordaro says. "Their investment allocation does impact this decision. A higher allocation toward growth assets would increase their odds of not outliving their money and allow for higher spending."
Cordaro says when he ran the analysis based on their current plan, he found Scott and Candace with a 71 percent chance of not running out of money.
A change in the couple's asset allocation would make a difference.
If they increase their stake in equity investments from 60 percent of their portfolio to 80 percent, that would increase their chance of success to 76 percent, Cordaro says. But that may not be a prudent course of action.
"It doesn't move the confidence level that much and they seem to be risk averse," he says. "They would have to put their hand on the Bible and swear that they could stay the course in volatile markets before I would consider this option for them."
The couple told Cordaro they're flexible when it comes to a few issues: their retirement age and their travel spending in retirement. Those items could make a difference, Cordaro says.
"If Scott were to extend retirement to age 69 instead of 67, he would increase the confidence level to 90 percent," Cordaro says. "They said they would like to spend $5,000 a year on travel in retirement. If they reduced that to $2,500, it increases the confidence to 79 percent."
The couple asked Cordaro about two specific planning recommendations: exchanging their life insurance policy for an annuity and paying off their car loan.
On the annuity option, Cordaro says as the couple approaches retirement, their life insurance needs will decline. When they're both retired, their need for life insurance to insure survivor income approaches zero.
"They have already saved enough to provide a lifetime income for Candace if Scott was to die," he says.
The couple currently has a $650,000 universal life policy with a $5,600 annual premium and a $2,400 cash value. The couple has been paying into this policy for 20 years, so their cost basis in the policy is about $112,000 ($5,600 x 20 years) and the value is $2,400 if they were to surrender the policy; a $110,000 loss.
"They cannot deduct a loss on a life insurance policy," Cordaro says. "However, there is a technique that they can use to benefit from the loss."
He says they can make a tax-free exchange, called a 1035 exchange, from a life insurance policy into an annuity.
They have two annuities today, so they can exchange the life insurance policy into one of the annuities. That would move the $110,000 loss on the insurance policy into the annuity, Cordaro says.
"The loss in the annuity would go against any gain they already have in the annuity so that they would be able to withdraw from the annuity tax-free," Cordaro says. "Normally, any withdrawal from an annuity comes out earnings first. This loss would eat up the gain in annuity, giving them the tax-free withdrawal."
For this couple, Cordaro says the life insurance exchange to an annuity is amazingly beneficial.
"It allows them to shelter $110,000 of potential taxable income from the annuity," he says. "I am not a big fan of variable annuities. They are very expensive and poor tax management vehicles. We are taking two lemons here and making lemonade."
Cordaro says generally, variable annuities are expensive and have embedded gains, so Scott would have been better off with a 20-year level term insurance many years ago.
Now there is no longer a need for the insurance and there is not enough value in the policy for it to carry itself, he says, so the best recommendation is to terminate the insurance, but do so in a way to receive some benefit for the amount of premiums he has paid in over his lifetime.
If they can shelter $110,000 of income at a 25 percent tax rate, that's $27,500 of tax savings, Cordaro says.
The couple also wanted to know what they should do about their car loan, with a balance of $21,000 at 2.5 percent. Scott and Candace were considering paying off the loan with some of the $140,000 they have in cash, earning less than 1 percent.
"It would make sense to use $21,000 to pay off the car loan," Cordaro says. "That would save them at least 1.5 percent on the amount of the loan, or roughly $300."
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Resources: Other Resources
Other Federal Resources
- Map of Canada's EI Economic Regions and Current Benefit Tables for Each Region: http://srv129.services.gc.ca/eiregions/eng/canada.aspx
- Service Canada Application Page for EI Benefits: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/ei/application/employmentinsurance.shtml
- Service Canada Service Canada Frequently Asked Questions about Jobs and EI: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/faq/index.shtml#jobs
Administrative Bodies
- Canada Employment Insurance Commission. The Canada Employment Insurance Commission (CEIC) is an entity under the umbrella of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). Its main role is to assist the Department in managing the Employment Insurance Program.: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/ei/ceic/index.shtml
- Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board. The Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board (CEIFB) is a small Crown corporation in charge of EI premium rate setting, management of the EI account, and maintaining an EI reserve.: http://www.ceifb-ofaec.ca/
- Employment Insurance Appeals Program Office of the Umpire. The Office of the Umpire is an administrative tribunal that manages the national tribunal proceedings of the Employment Insurance Appeals Program.: http://www.ae-ei.gc.ca/eng/umpire/umpire_home.shtml
- EI Board of Referees. This site provides Board members and the Public with reference materials and information pertaining to the Employment Insurance appeals system and the structure, role and responsibilities of the Employment Insurance Boards of Referees.: http://www.ae-ei.gc.ca/eng/board/home.shtml
Historical UI/EI Resources
- "Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Unemployment Insurance" Chair: Claude Forget (1986): http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/pco-bcp/commissions-ef/forget1986-e...
- "Report of the Commission of Inquiry on the Unemployment Insurance Act" Chair: Ernest C. Gill (1962): http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/200/301/pco-bcp/commissions-ef/gill1962-eng...
- CBC Archival Material on Employment Insurance/Unemployment Insurance (1945-1999): http://archives.cbc.ca/search?x=1&q=unemployment+insurance&RD=1&RTy=0&RC...