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Chanel Antaeus.
Have I told you about the scent of jasmine? Have I spoken about the smell of the sea? The earth is scented. And I perfume myself to enhance what I am. That's why I can not wear a perfume that bothers me. Perfuming is an instinctive wisdom. And like all art, it requires some knowledge of yourself..."
Clarice Lispector ( 1920-1977) - Perfumes da Terra / Earth Perfumes
Chanel Antaeus.
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SotD - A*Men / Angel Men by Thierry Mugler
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Guerlain - Arsene Lupin Dandy.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Extreme
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2. Xerjoff - Nio
3. Dior - Homme Cologne 2013
4. The Different Company - De Bachmakov
5. Armani - Code Sport Athlete
6. Ermenegildo Zegna - Sicilian Mandarin
7. Dior - Homme Sport 2008
8. Tom Ford - Rive dAmbre
9. Montale - Aoud Legacy
10. Creed - Virgin Island Water
Chanel Allure Homme Sport. Needed something light for casual Friday.
Serge Lutens - Fille en Aiguilles (core) +
Sonoma Scent Studio - Winter Woods (arms)
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Cologne Blanche
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Kouros (vintage) by Yves St. Laurent
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"When you become comfortable with uncertainty. infinite possibilities open up in your life"
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To defeat an enemy you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.
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Is the juice worth the squeeze?
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Norne by Slumberhouse
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New Jersey has 6,447 bridges and about a third of them are a mess. They're considered either "structurally deficient" or "functionally obsolete." None of this means all of these spans are about to come tumbling down or that the thousands of commuters who cross them each day are in any immediate danger, as far as we know.
But the sobering findings of a study Gov. Jon Corzine commissioned after the deadly bridge collapse in Minneapolis in August underscore the enormity of the problem. Remember, the experts said that bridge needed work but not immediately.
The report released yesterday provides details, pinpointing the defects and outlining what needs to be done. It also puts a price on all this - $13.6 billion.
Few would argue with the report's conclusions. Driving around the state, it's hard not to notice the decrepit state of many bridges. The Pulaski Skyway comes to mind. Clearly postponing
repairs is not an option.
What's not clear is how to pay for them. Details on financing a massive repair and replacement project aren't to be found in the report, although it does say that if done within the general fund,
the amount allocated for bridges would go from $509 million annually to $800 million for the next 10 years.
Officials yesterday hinted that there was another way; Corzine's asset monetization program might be perfect was the message.
The governor has talked of his plan in broad generalities, only. Hefty toll increases on the Turnpike and Parkway appear central to his revenue raising scheme. That would probably provide enough to get the bridge repair work done and then some.
But Corzine, in his few off-handed comments, has indicated that the billions raised by his plan could be used to fund not just bridge repairs or necessary infrastructure improvements but also
build new schools, expand health care, provide more money for education and pay down the state's $30 billion debt.
Is there really enough money to be borrowed through asset monetization to do all that? Who knows? Corzine might, but he's not saying.
Perhaps a better way to fund bridge, road and mass transit needs would be a gas tax hike, as painful as that sounds. New Jersey currently has the third lowest (10.5 cents a gallon) in the
country, making an increase justifiable. And if the added revenue were dedicated to transportation projects, the increase could be a relatively easy sell to the public. The gas tax, after all, has not been raised since 1988.
It's also possible that addressing the bridge and road problems - as well as the host of other financial needs such as school construction - requires both asset monetization and a gas tax
increase. Now that's a thought no politician will admit to having.
The point is New Jersey needs to begin having a discussion about the funding options now. It's senseless to outline a problem - especially one involving public safety - enunciate what needs to be done but then sidestep the funding question.


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We started out on the Dream a little worried about the huge crowds and lines on such a big ship, We quickly found out it was not as bad as we had read. Sure at times the Lido buffet was crowded but we just adjusted our eat times a little. The food in the Buffet was fantastic and My wife loved the 24hr pizza! The food in the main dining room was not quiet what I have had on Royal Caribbean ships but the Buffet was better.
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December 07, 2012 This Arbor Day story focuses on live oaks in the Lowcountry. Readers were asked to send photos of their favorites and why they found them special. Photos will be used in a gallery. Urban forester Danny Burbage and Charleston Trees Mayo Reed weighed in on the attractiveness of the live oak from natural and cultural perspectives. 10 to 12 inches.
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Sewing knits can strike fear into the heart of even the bravest sewist. But it's actually not so scary-- even if you don't have a fancy serger (although they do make the job a bit easier). Here are a few sewing knits tips:
Sewing knits is much easier when you have the proper tools. You'll want to pick up some ballpoint needles and pins. Ballpoint needles and pins have a slightly rounded tip, so they push between the loops in the knit, rather than piercing holes through it like a regular needle. (You might also see them labeled as "stretch" or "jersey" needles.)
A twin needle (two needles side-by-side) will give you professional looking topstitching. Most machines can work with a twin needle, but check your manual for specific threading instructions. Twin needles will sometimes require tension and presser foot adjustment. Make sure your settings are perfect by practicing a bit on scrap fabric before diving into your topstitching.
Set-up your machine for the zig-zag stitch. A straight stitch is a no-go because your stitches need to stretch with the fabric. Some machines have a mock overlock stitch, which mimics the look of serged seams, so try that setting out as well. Consult your manual for guidance on adjusting your tension and pressure foot to avoid wavy seams from stretching the fabric too much while sewing.
After washing and drying (pre-shrinking your knits is a must), let your fabric rest before cutting. Cutting pattern pieces when the fabric is stretched out will result in major fit issues.
Double-check (and triple-check) the direction of the stretch. Most knits are a two-way stretch, which means they stretch width-wise. There's also four-way stretch (mostly used for swimwear and active wear). You'll want to cut your pattern pieces so they stretch width-wise.
Use a rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat instead of scissors to minimize stretching the fabric out during the cutting process.
Seam-allowances on knit patterns are smaller than for woven fabric, so if you're in the habit of cutting notches into the fabric, try a different method (cut a diamond shape instead, and use a pin or mark with chalk), so you don't end up with tiny holes in your seams.
Use stay tape on seams you don't want to stretch, like shoulder seams. If the stay tape is sticking to your presser foot, try layering a piece of tissue paper on top (you can rip it out later) or a Teflon-coated presser foot.
Working with knit fabric does have a couple of advantages over woven fabric. For one, you can put your iron away. The nice thing about knits is that the seams will stay flat on their own, unlike woven fabrics, which usually need a good wrangling with the iron. And knits don't unravel, so you can skip finishing your seams, too. Once you get started, who knows, you might even end up preferring to work with knits!For more great tips for sewing with knits be sure to check out Craftsy's online sewing classes Sewing with Knits and Sewing Fashion Knits Beyond the Basics.
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Soccer, or more popularly known as football, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players each with a spherical ball in Placentia. It is the most popular sport of the 21st century with over 250 million players from over 200 different countries playing this game. It is an outdoor game played in a rectangular field. Each team can score a point by driving the ball into the opponent's goal post, and the team scoring the highest number of goals wins. The goalkeepers are the ones who protect the goal and try to stop the opponent team from scoring a goal while the remaining players try to score a goal.
Like every other sport, there are a few rules of the game, which were originally set up in England but have undergone significant changes over the years. One such rule or law is that players other than the goalkeeper will not handle the ball with their hands or arms, and if he does so, he would be penalized by the match referee. A referee is the person who officiates the game and his words are final and binding. A standard football match consists of two periods of 45 minutes each, with a gap of about 15 minutes in between the two halves.
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$14 million Investment in Cleantech Business Incubator Initiative Supports the Development of 141 Clean Energy Companies across the State (Long Island, NY) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 141 clean technology companies have been supported and primed for further growth through the Governor's Cleantech Business Incubator initiative. The initiative has attracted more than $215 million in private capital..


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The IS sedan is Lexus' latest attempt to field a sporty four-door that rivals BMW's well-regarded 3 Series. The IS 250 is the only IS to offer optional all-wheel drive; rear-wheel drive is standard. Competitors include the BMW 328i, Audi A4 2.0T and Mercedes-Benz C300; the more powerful IS 350 plays against beefier versions of those same cars.
The IS 250 comes with a 2.5-liter V-6; the IS 350 and its 3.5-liter V-6 are covered separately in the Cars.com Research section, as is the V-8 powered IS-F. There is also a new convertible version, the IS 250C.
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New for 2010
The 2010 IS receives a few technology updates: A USB/iPod connector is now standard, and the optional navigation system's voice-recognition software has been improved. A new telematics system has similar functionality to GM's OnStar service.
Lexus' recent LF-series concept cars influenced the IS 250's styling. The company says the latest IS bears a strong family resemblance to its larger, GS series of sport sedans. A long wheelbase and wide stance help give the IS 250 a muscular look. An optional Sport Package includes a sport suspension and 18-inch wheels with grippier summer tires.
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Optional 18-inch alloy wheels
- Optional xenon headlights
- Optional rain-sensing wipers
- Optional backup camera with front and rear parking sensors
Up to five occupants fit inside the IS 250. Bright electroluminescent instruments light up the dashboard. Metallic trim is standard, and wood trim is available. The optional navigation system's voice-recognition software now picks up casual-language commands, and the standard audio system gains a USB port to better integrate iPods or other MP3 players. Lexus' new Enform service, included with the navigation system, can assist in finding street addresses, restaurants and more. It comes with a year's service free; after that, you have to pay a monthly subscription fee.
- 10-way power front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Power moonroof
- Manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel (powered version optional)
- 13-speaker stereo with USB input for portable music players
- Optional ventilated front seats
- Optional dynamic radar cruise control
- Optional navigation system
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A six-speed manual transmission is standard in the IS 250, and a six-speed automatic transmission is optional. The automatic's steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters give the driver extra involvement when desired. When equipped with the manual transmission, Lexus says the sedan can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. The automatic transmission is standard on the all-wheel-drive model.
- 204-horsepower, 2.5-liter V-6 with 185 pounds-feet of torque
- Double-wishbone front suspension
- Multilink rear suspension
- All-wheel-drive models send 70 percent of power to the rear wheels by default; they can automatically route power 50/50 (front/rear) on low-traction surfaces like snow or ice
An optional Pre-Collision System uses radar to detect impending collisions. If it does, it can tense up the seat belts and preload the brakes for maximum stopping power. Adaptive headlights that swivel in the direction of wheel travel are optional. Lexus' new Safety Connect service, which automatically notifies authorities in the event of a crash, is standard. Like Enform, a year's service is included, but after that you'll have to pay a subscription. Standard safety features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system
- Vehicle Dynamic Integrated Management, which is meant to integrate all systems to anticipate skids and react faster than an electronic stability system alone
- Knee airbags for both front occupants
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for both rows
Available with a 2.5-liter V-6, the IS convertible has a retractable hardtop that Lexus says can operate in just 21 seconds. The four-seat interior features anti-glare gauges, plus audio and climate systems that automatically adjust their settings to compensate for top-down noise and temperatures. Other safety and luxury features remain similar to those on the IS 250 sedan. However, the IS 250C convertible is not available with all-wheel drive. Back to top
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06-02-2013 01:52 AMCaelestisPeste
02-06-2013 12:33 PMCaelestisPesteGood luck on the test! And if this wishful comment came too late, then I bet you did well.
Luck to me is a set of coincidental events that a person unwillingly took advantage of. But who knows, it could be a gift from the angels, but I guess it depends on how you perceive it, since it could be luck to one person and a curse to another; like a card game: only one person can be lucky. One person may see being born into a privileged home as being lucky, and another may see it as stressful and inhibits personal growth, since everything is catered to the person.
No, I don't really have a religion, unless you consider agnosticism its own religion. What about you?
01-29-2013 10:50 PMCaelestisPesteOk, let me rephrase that: low expectations for random luck. I think I used up most of my luck last year.
In the US, I'd probably be considered average or mediocre in terms of investing. Ha, I hope I'm rich and can use the money before I die.
How's your studying coming along?
01-23-2013 09:01 PMCaelestisPesteYeah, I'm approaching this with low expectations. Optimistic, but low expectations. Does that work?
That happens with friends. I haven't spoken to a close friend for over 4 months, although I did bump into him at a friend's party. I expected it would happen sooner or later since we didn't have much to talk about and we begin to find our own little niche.
Listen, compounding interest is god-send. By the time I'm 70, I should have accumulated about 3 million in my Roth IRA account if I deposit the maximum every fiscal year; I'm not even including 401k and pension plan yet. Hopefully inflation doesn't screw me over. Even if I do have kids and they support me, it's still better to have a fall back plan just in case. You should try looking into some investments; save up a little here and there, so you won't have to be worried in the future.
Wow, I feel like I'm pitching you a sale as an insurance agent.
Well, think of it like this, once you're done with the hardships of school, you can take a break and just travel. Just get your mind off things and see the world; meet new people. That's kind of my goal in life and is in my bucket list: see the world. Even better if it's from space.
01-20-2013 05:57 PMCaelestisPesteThanks, I hope things turn out well. It is 2012 and we haven't died, so guess it's a good start?
You should try setting up a New Year's tradition. Every year, my friends and I would go to San Francisco, even if we miss the fireworks, which is most of the time. It didn't require much money, except for maybe gas, but everyone chipped in.
Yup, 24. Already started saving up for retirement. Surprisingly enough, I'm a bit late to jump on the retirement band wagon, since some people have already started saving up since they were 15, with the help of their parents of course. Well, better late than never, I suppose.
My first few puffs of the cigar didn't go so well, since I was coughing up all the smoke I inhaled -- I don't smoke. It's an interesting feeling. It has similar effects of drinking a glass of wine; a bit soothing. The taste was like smoking sweet wood. It's hard to describe. We did it on a mountain overlooking the city, which added to the experience.
Winter's pretty much over, and now it feels like Spring. It's California, so it's not that cold. I'm assuming India isn't that cold either?
I don't think I'm working my ass off compared to your circumstance of living in a foreign country on your own and trying to be a doctor; my life is a piece of cake, right now.
01-17-2013 02:44 PMCaelestisPesteHow was your New Years?
Life's still the same. Not much action or suspense, which I guess is a good thing. It's the year of the snake, so I guess I should be more lucky? I don't know. Last year was my friend's year and he didn't do so great. I did try a cigar; new experience.
Yeah. I have a final tomorrow. I'm taking a class for winter semester, which basically means an entire course crammed into 2 weeks. I had a mid-term a week ago.
01-01-2013 03:17 PMCaelestisPesteHappy New Years!
12-02-2012 04:56 PMCaelestisPesteYeah, I'm pretty lucky to get this position, since I was probably one step away from just being at home all day - not including school - and not having a job. Timing really paid off. I left my previous job right before my supervisor left, which entail would probably put me out of a position. Also, this job was supposed to last only about a month and probably not pay, which kind of deterred me from accepting the position. But now I'm getting paid, getting a good amount of experience in several departments, and I'll be here until February or March. Pretty lucky.
Fate. I'm not sure what to think of that word or idea.
11-25-2012 05:20 PMCaelestisPesteYup. Things are getting more interesting now, since I've been able to complete the business process diagrams. I think they'll move me to the Revenue department later next week. I think this may be where I'll have to start putting the accounting knowledge I learned from school to work -- not sure though. I've been offered a referral to work in another city by my manager, but I'm not sure if I'd want to continue working in the public sector. I guess I have to take it one step at a time.
So do you plan on becoming a surgeon or a general practitioner?
11-14-2012 05:42 PMCaelestisPesteProblem is I can't right now, since I'll need the experience here to find a better job. Plus, I've only been here for about a month, which is why I feel like I'm being to ambitious and maybe greedy, in a way.
I highly doubt my employer care if I leave. He may be a bit shocked and maybe a little pity, but definitely not dependent on me. I'm sure there are plenty of people waiting in line to get an opportunity to work in the public sector, in consideration to the job market today.
Yeah, none of the subjects sound simple in any way. I'm surprised you said pathology and not surgery. Do you have to identify every disease? And how do you study for surgery?
11-14-2012 12:49 AMCaelestisPesteWell, it was supposed to be an unpaid internship, but he offered to pay me, since I did a lot of work. I'm not broke, but it's been mostly stagnant, since I've been going through my stash, paying for gas and food.
They're not going to pay me much, but it covers most of my daily expenses. Plus, it'll give me more motivation to continue working there. I think it might be the lack of pay that's making feel like I should look for another job, even though everyone's telling me I'm lucky to even find a government job without any references.
Wow, that's some heavy stuff. Which do you find the most difficult?
11-13-2012 11:19 PMCaelestisPesteI've been caught up with work and school as well.
Life is good. A smooth transition, and they're starting to pay me at the internship. I think it's because they feel sad for me... I don't know. It's better than nothing. Is it wrong for me to think about looking for another job? lol.
Good luck on your exams. What subjects?
10-17-2012 01:53 PMCaelestisPesteThanks.
I've tried the Mcdonalds in Shanghai and Beijing. They're much better, in terms of taste, than the one here in the US. I've never tried the pork. There's already to much pork dishes in China. I wanted some chicken or beef.
I think I'd rather get a job that allows me to travel the world, although it would probably mean no long term relationships in the meantime.
I thought the reason you're in India is because you wanted to help out the folks living there? I mean if you don't enjoy being there and you don't have to be there, you could probably transfer. I'd like to see new cultures, but in the end I'll probably go back. I'm a bit conservative when it comes to new things.
No chicken wings? Well, you could always buy a ton of chickens and just take the wings. And since they don't eat wings, you could give or sell the rest.
That's normal to want let some steam off. It clears you thoughts and frustrations; it's unhealthy to bottle it up. I think that's why there are so many psychiatrists around now.
10-14-2012 07:39 PMCaelestisPesteI did OK. Nothing to be proud of. At least now I know what the 2nd midterm and finals will be like.
No. I haven't tried whiskey and Pepsi; I have tried Rum and coke, though. It's not bad. Vodka seems to go well with most mixers: Orange juice, coke, pineapple juice, etc.
Well, currently I'm working around 20 hours a week, but since I'm going to move over to my new job, it will probably be less; maybe around 12 to 15 hours a week.
Wait, the Mcdonalds at your place serves chicken wings? Lucky. I hate that fast food joints here pale in comparison to the ones in other countries: the environment and food quality. And you live in a hostel?
Anyways... If it's a language issue, then it's time to buff up on your grammar and vocabulary. If you don't enjoy your time there it's going to be more difficult in the long run when you want to looking for a permanent job there. I'd tell you to be more optimistic, but I think everyone has the right to complain and it's not my place to judge. Hell, I complain and I have a very nice relaxed lifestyle. I wish I could go out and explore and meet new people, like what you're doing right now, but I'm stuck here. I also know plenty of people who are worse off, so I try to be positive. I'm not sure if that makes me a sadist or more of a sadist.
As for the food comments, it's pretty normal for people to be amazed by foreign tastes. I'm sure you've been surprised by some of the foods they have. I guess I'm used to those kinds of comments since I live in a country that is a melting pot of cultures. There's a couple ways you can deal with this. Either make some chicken wings for them and force feed them (convince them) or ignore it. Try having a pot luck or something; get all the diverse plates and dishes together.
10-09-2012 03:14 PMCaelestisPesteI think you responded on your own wall.
10-05-2012 08:43 AManisopteraIt's fine. How did you do in your mid terms?
I see, yeah, indeed vodka is really strong. Have you tried whiskey with pepsi adding to it? My friend told me it's nice.
I have friends who procrastinate a lot and turn out to be in the dean's list, I wish I could have the same genius brain as him.
How long is your working hours?
Yea, It was really hectic, I do not have time to eat even.
Exactly, I depend on something familiar and easy.
I never used to ask for help in small things like calling a cab or an electrician to fix the plug. It's just because of my inadequacy in language that bring me into such things.
Well, looking on the bright side, this damn place really teaches a lot of stuff, like, I learnt that it is not possible to survive independently here, mainly due to communication problem, and of course being a minority here, and I need help and support from people around me. And people will only help me when I'm being open to them.
Indeed people here are very interested in knowing me and my business, and judging who I am. The reason why I've been suffering for the period of time here is because I draw a line between myself and these people, I couldn't see why we should be one, we are different in terms of culture, thinking etc.,
I guess I was wrong, the pent up hatred and anger kills me inside, I couldn't live in peace with myself, my mind is so crazy.
I'm still working on it, it's not easy but I can see the difference now, I try to put a smile on my face, sometimes I must just tolerate how some crazy people think, I mean how differently they think, (perhaps, they're tolerating my craziness as well), I just want to be peace with them in order to live with myself, I want to feel lighter inside.
Like the other day, we were talking how bad the hostel food is, so I suggested them to buy some chicken wings to fry. They look at me with amazement, and said," you eat chicken wing? how come? we don't eat that, why do you eat weird things, how do you cook that?". I just couldn't believe what I'd heard. But yea, I just smiled even though they laughed at me, because deep inside, I know I'm not weird, I had chicken wings in Mc Donalds since I was a kid, so there's no need to be angry at all, I don't bother to comment much either as they might think I insult them.
10-04-2012 11:07 AMCaelestisPesteSorry for the delayed response. I had midterms.
I find vodka to be more satisfying than beer. Plus you would have to drink a couple of beers before you get the effect of 1 shot of vodka or any other hard liquor. Normally, I drink Smirnoff, since my friend provides them -- I only drink the hard stuff socially.
I consider myself lazy as well. But more often than not, it's because I'm distracted, and more interested in one thing than the other. Plus, I tend to procrastinate very often, but I seem to do better when I have to finish up a project or study for a test at the last minute.
I don't use their computer facilities. I bring my own laptop. Sometimes, my work schedule can be a bit "flexible".
Wow, you have quite the work experience. The clinical assistant must have been engaging. I probably would've hated being a telemarketer too; I'm way too introverted to make cold calls to people.
I don't know, you seem pretty independent where you are, being in a foreign place, living on your own. I don't think relying on people makes you dependent, unless you do it too often, but for you, you're leaving your comfort zone and your dependency on something familiar and easy.
09-22-2012 02:07 PMCaelestisPesteThe limit is .08 for regular drivers in CA. Not sure about the other states.
Well, taking into consideration to what I drink the most, I think it would be vodka. I only drink it when I'm socializing with people -- loosen up.
Yup, that's about it. It's like a slippery slope. Once you head down that road, it's hard to get back up. I'm talking about laziness. I guess it was also a period of depression.
The job is in the Finance department of City Hall. The person interviewing me is in the Accounts payable sector of the department. I'm honestly not to sure what the job will entail, since it's an internship position, which means it's probably going to be menial labor for a while: filing, walking around (looking like you're doing work), copying, and etc.
Yeah, Christmas is going to be a while. So what are you looking forward to when you get back?
09-20-2012 12:45 PMCaelestisPesteYeah, tell me about it. I barely remembered that night. And after I sobered up from sleeping in my car, I accidentally cut off a cop car. And yes, he pulled me over. Luckily for me, he was nice and told me to drive safe.
Same. I rarely mingle as well. If it's a friend's party, I would go help the cook or grandmother and help set up the party.
New job? No, not yet anyways. I got a response for a second interview, so I'm a bit hopeful for the position. Yeah, surprisingly, I'm doing quite well. Having little time means I have to prioritize and schedule my work, which makes me more productive. When I didn't work, I was pretty lazy and spent my entire day doing absolutely nothing -- school work included.
So are you back at your parents' place or still in India?
09-18-2012 12:25 AMCaelestisPesteYeah, I know what you mean. Thankfully, I don't have friends who talk behind each others backs, but that's probably why I have a few close friends.
Partying? That depends. If I'm with close friends and I'm at a party, I tend to be a bit quiet and mind my own business. But when I'm at a random place with random people, and my friends aren't there, I can get a bit "loose". I think I threw up in someone's car a couple weeks ago. I might have broken into that car...
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Journey Back in Time: The Wedding Dance
Weddings are a perfect time for families to celebrate some of the most meaningful rituals and traditions passed down from generation to generation. One such tradition is the wedding dance. Even in modern times, dance plays an integral role in the wedding and serves as a homage to the bride and groom's own cultural heritage — and what better way to celebrate than with a folk dance, waltz or jitterbug, right?
Following are some clips of popular cultural wedding dances from all over the world:
The wedding waltz of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark - May 14, 2004
This UK bride and groom's first dance was inspired by the final dance scene in Dirty Dancing. And they even pulled off the lift!
Here's a traditional Italian dance at an Irish-Italian wedding
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- The couple who did the Dirty Dancing routine were on Oprah a few years ago, and toward the end of their dance they were surprised when Patrick Swayze came on stage to finish the dance with them. Amazing!
- In Hungary, every invited guest can dance with the bride AFTER HAVING PAID!!! :-) (generally to a very traditional music a very traditional dance, called csárdás (every time, the partner changes, there is someone who calles: The bride is in sale!), finally the fresh husband steals the bride.) This is a way, to avoid gifts, if the young pair decides to let pay the guests with the bride.
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Earnings season is the most dangerous time of the year for companies and investors alike.
The Street frequently punishes companies that fall short of expectations, with investors quickly bailing on stocks that show even a glimpse of weakness.
Take Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) for example. Even though the company's recent fourth-quarter results beat analyst estimates, because sales and margin year-over-year growth slumped in key areas, Apple was hit with a 10% loss just hours after the release.
At the highest level, an earnings surprise says a lot about management. It demonstrates management's ability to identify new investment opportunities to drive return on equity. It also means the company's leadership effectively manages analyst expectations. Letting the analyst community get too bullish and missing overly optimistic estimates is a cardinal sin for a good management team.
It's also important to recognize that earnings surprises are driven by earnings growth. A company with a consistent record of beating estimates is demonstrating its ability to grow earnings in all different stages of the economic cycle. Consistent earnings growth also helps on the valuation front, still the single most important factor affecting a company's share price.
As you can see, a company that consistently beats expectations has a few things to brag about.
But when it comes to large caps, heavy analyst coverage makes it hard to sneak up on the Street with anything new, even an earnings surprise. On the other side of the spectrum, small caps have so little analyst coverage that can it can lead to extreme volatility.
That's why I look to mid-cap stocks when I want to find companies that consistently beat earnings. Mid-cap stocks offer a great blend of growth, stability and the perfect amount of analyst coverage to set the foundation for an earnings surprise that will push shares higher.
I built a list of seven mid-cap stocks that consistently crush earnings. In fact, each one of the stocks listed has had an average earnings surprise of more than 50% in the last nine quarters.
Of the seven, two companies stand out: Hillshire Brands (NYSE: HSH), because it operates in the bullish food and agriculture industry and Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO) because of its leverage to natural gas.
1. Hillshire Brands Co.
Hillshire Brands is a food manufacturer with an impressive portfolio of brands that includes Jimmy Dean, Ball Park and Sara Lee. With the food and agriculture stocks jumping higher in the past few years, Hillshire Brands has been on the move, up a market-beating 33%. These gains have been driven by solid earnings growth, with analysts looking for 17% earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2012 and another 6% in 2013.
This has lifted Hillshire Brands to an average earnings surprise of 59% in the last nine quarters. The company also carries a solid dividend yield of 1.7%, which is almost on par with the 10-Year Treasury note's 1.9% yield.
2. Atmos Energy
This utility company stores and distributes natural gas in the United States. This places the company in an excellent position to capitalize on the secular growth trend in the consumption of natural gas. Atmos is up 17% in the past year, almost directly in line with the S&P 500. As a utility, this stock offers high barriers to entry, consistent growth and a solid dividend yield of 3.5%. But in spite of its status as a utility, growing demand for natural gas has lifted Atmos to an average earnings surprise of 56% in the last nine quarters.
Risks to Consider: Actual earnings are important but forward guidance is as well. Companies that beat earnings expectations can still trade lower if guidance comes in below expectations.
Action to Take --> These seven mid-cap sotcks have averaged more than a 50% earnings surprise in the last nine quarters. And with Hillshire benefitting from the bullish trend in food and agriculture, and Atmos in position to gain on the natural gas boom, these are two mid-cap stocks with strong histories of earnings surprises to keep an eye on this earnings season.


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(a) Base Offense Level (Apply the greatest):
(1) 26, if death resulted; or
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(3) 13, otherwise.
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(1) If the defendant is convicted of a single count involving the death or serious bodily injury of more than one person, apply Chapter Three, Part D (Multiple Counts) as if the defendant had been convicted of a separate count for each such victim.
Statutory Provision: 18 U.S.C. § 342.
Background: This section implements the direction to the Commission in Section 6482 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. Offenses covered by this guideline may vary widely with regard to harm and risk of harm. The offense levels assume that the offense involved the operation of a common carrier carrying a number of passengers, e.g., a bus. If no or only a few passengers were placed at risk, a downward departure may be warranted. If the offense resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of a large number of persons, such that the resulting offense level under subsection (b) would not adequately reflect the seriousness of the offense, an upward departure may be warranted.
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"I was [attending college] pretty close to Philadelphia, out in Bethlehem," the Lehigh senior guard said. "So I will be interested to see if they are taking a guard or a post player in this draft."
The organization's biggest needs are a post player and a backup point guard. However, one could argue that McCollum could be a solid addition to a team planning to make offseason moves via trades and free agency.
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Onondaga County, SUNY Upstate detail plans to strengthen inpatient mental health services for children
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- Onondaga County and SUNY Upstate Medical University officials have announced a new initiative that will strengthen inpatient mental health care services for local children and adolescents. The initiative—a critical component for an improved system of care—offers short- and long-term solutions to the community shortage of inpatient psychiatric beds for children and adolescents.
As an immediate solution to the shortage of inpatient pediatric psychiatric beds, the county will make an urgent request to the state for eight additional beds for children and adolescents at Hutchings Psychiatric Center. Currently, Hutchings has 24 beds-eight of them temporary-for children and adolescents.
As a long-term solution, SUNY Upstate plans to incorporate at least 16 additional beds to serve as an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit that will be administered under the auspices of the Central New York Children's Hospital.
Local officials say the need for more inpatient psychiatric beds for children and adolescents is significant. An analysis of existing hospital data conducted during the past year by the Hospital Executive Council, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health found that 30 additional beds are needed to serve children throughout the 15-county Central New York community.
Currently only 16 permanent child and adolescent psychiatric beds exist in Onondaga County. The shortage of inpatient psychiatric beds for children and adolescents was created by the closing of Four Winds Syracuse in April 2004. Four Winds was licensed for 64 child and adolescent beds.
Since Four Winds closed, Onondaga County has worked with providers, families and others to reduce its hospitalizations of children by more than 50 percent, said Onondaga County Executive Nicholas J. Pirro.
Despite these efforts, officials say many children still require hospitalization and the lack of local beds forces them to receive inpatient care outside of the area and away from their families. The number of children who were hospitalized outside of Onondaga County increased by 44 percent last year to 116.
"This is not acceptable," Pirro said. "By its very nature, hospitalization separates children from their families at a time when they are in crisis and most vulnerable. It is difficult under the best of circumstances-when the child is hospitalized in his or her own community, where families can visit often and remain involved in the child's treatment."
SUNY Upstate's plans are to incorporate at least 16 additional beds to serve as an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit on or near the SUNY Upstate campus. Architects and planners will explore options of placing the unit in the north or west wings of University Hospital, which will be renovated after the opening of the vertical expansion. The unit would be administered under the auspices of the Central New York Children's Hospital. Pending regulatory review and approval, the unit could be operational by 2009.
"We have committed ourselves to providing the best in care for our children with the creation of the Central New York Children's Hospital," said Thomas R. Welch, M.D., professor and chair of the department of pediatrics at SUNY Upstate. "We will continue to honor that commitment by providing children and their families with a compassionate and caring environment in which to receive inpatient psychiatric care."
State Sen. John DeFrancisco, who has been an ardent supporter of increasing and enhancing mental health services for children and adolescents in the Central New York community, applauded the announcement and cooperation between the county and SUNY Upstate.
"Securing additional psychiatric beds for our youth is an issue I have worked on relentlessly since I helped to secure additional inpatient beds at Hutchings last August," DeFrancisco said. "It is vital that we have local care for our young people who are suffering from mental illness so that their families can be close by to offer them support during their recoveries. This united effort by Onondaga County and SUNY Upstate will help to move the Central New York Community forward and help to ensure that these children and their families get the treatment they need right here in their own community. I promise to do what I can to support their efforts."
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He also said 44 per cent are women, while 56 per cent are men. He said 11 percent of the fellows are "people with special needs".
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The Technical Advisory Committee of the Integrated Family Health Program (IFHP) commended the gains achieved by the program in the North Gondar Zone of the Amahara Regional State. It also said that IFHP assumes pivotal role in achieving Millennium Development Goals of reducing child mortality rates and improving maternal health.
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'The Boys that Mind the Shop'
Sung by Vesta Tilley
Printed by Francis, Day and Hunter, written by Edgar Bateman, composed by Bennet Scott
Late 19th to early 20th century
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Vesta Tilley is depicted on this music sheet cover in dapper, close-fitting military uniform, one of the costumes that made her such a successful male impersonator. She was a huge draw on the music hall stage strutting about immaculately dressed as a serviceman, policeman, or man about town, at a time when women weren't seen wearing trousers. 'The Boys That Mind The Shop' was written by the author of music hall songs, Edgar Bateman. It poked gentle fun at one of the Rifle Volunteer battalions, part-time regiments formed in 1859 to supplement the regular forces to defend Britain against invasion or to enforce domestic order. A 19th century 'Dad's Army', they were known as 'Saturday Night Soldiers', which was when they did their training. Tradesmen and professional people alike joined the units, which is why this illustration by H.G. Banks depicts the butcher and draper as a major and captain. The song claimed that they were good shots who got bulls-eyes in rifle shooting and so deserved cheering, not sneering! When they weren't training to mind ' the shop' (Great Britain), a lot of volunteers really were minding shops - in this case a rather military shop which even features a tin of the dangerous dum-dum bullets. By 1908 the Rifle Volunteers were taken over by the Territorial Army, which still exists today.


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Time-Life specializes in oldies compilations from rock and soul to country, so it was a little surprising to discover the multimedia company marketing the new CD "Yoga Revolution."
Along with duets between Sting and Anoushka Shankar, and Seal with Guru Singh, this "meditative" collection includes songs by Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Peter Gabriel, Ziggy Marley and Donna De Lory, who returns to Maui next weekend.
"It's a great idea to present to the public these artists in a more devotional way," enthuses De Lory. "It helps draw more people to this kind of music."
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Legendary studio musician Larry Carlton brings his trio to Castle Theater on Friday.
Vince Esquire is one of the musicians on the Led Zeppelin tribute at Mulligan's on the Blue.
For a number of years, De Lory balanced a creative life between performing as a backing singer with Madonna and focusing on devotional and ethereal pop music as a solo artist.
She recently played two dates on the 2010 Lilith Fair tour.
"It was really amazing," she reports. "Most of the artists were pop-rock on the bill, so it was interesting for me, being the world music, devotional person. I did songs in English and Sanskrit and it came off great. People are so open to diversity at these festivals. Mary J Blige was a huge highlight for me to watch. And Sarah McLachlan is such an angel. We both have two girls around the same ages and were comparing notes."
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Donna De Lory performs in the McCoy Studio Theater at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30. She will be joined by longtime collaborators Cameron Stone on cello and Quinn on drums. Tickets are $22 plus applicable fees, available from the MACC box office, 242-7469 or www.mauiarts.org.
She will also present a live trance dance at The Studio Maui at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 575-9390.
Now completely focused on her own career, De Lory previously devoted 20 years to recording and touring with Madonna. She sang on hit albums like "Ray of Light" and "Like a Prayer," and Madonna even sang backing vocals on her debut album. At her last show with the superstar in 2007, De Lory sang before 70,000 fans at the London Live Earth concert.
Transitioning from such a high-profile world to typically performing in the tranquil setting of yoga centers has worked well.
"Even the second tour I did with her, I thought it was my last," De Lory recalls. "She changes people a lot, and I never thought I would do six world tours and all those records. I found out I was pregnant before the last tour, and it was just nature taking its course. It was time to move on. I remember thinking I'm not going to be doing it again, what's it going to feel like? I just felt I'd been in Madonna's world so long. Tours take up months of your life. It's very hard to fit in your own gigs and have the energy to go forward with what you're doing. It all worked out beautifully."
So how did life in Madonna's world impact her performance today?
"As a woman I learned so much about taking control, and being clear with your vision and finding your own truth," she explains. "I had to find my own path and way. I was brought up in a musical family and started singing professionally when I was 8. Madonna would always write to me cards, 'Thank you for your professionalism.' She said that every year on every card. It was heightened more working with her."
Attracted by the innovative music of Anglo-Indian singer Sheila Chandra and the mystical quaali music of Pakistan's Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, De Lory became interested in performing devotional music with Sanskrit mantras.
Her recordings include "Bliss," "The Lover and The Beloved," and most recently "Sanctuary," her most realized work to date.
In the rarified realm of devotional music artists, De Lory is unique. Blending Eastern and Western influences rather than purely exploring ancient mantras like other musicians, she creates beguiling original compositions that weave English lyrics with familiar mantras, while often infusing chill beats and subtle electronica textures.
"I'm getting more rhythmic now," she says. "People want to dance and have movement. I've been working on some remixes (of "Sanctuary") and have a whole new CD. I'm getting back into dance and hypnotic beats. I'll have a promo of it in Hawaii."
If there was a crown bestowed for the king of session guitarists, Larry Carlton would win, hands down. This amazing guitarist was once asked to calculate the number of recording sessions he had played on just in the 1970s.
The answer?
Around 3,000.
"I averaged sometimes more than, 500 sessions a year," Carlton reported in a Musician's Friend interview.
Carlton's studio credits during the 1970s and early '80s included Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia, Bill Joel, Quincy Jones, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt, playing on more than 100 gold-selling albums.
Probably best known for his work with Steely Dan, playing with the legendary group from the "Royal Scam" through "Gaucho," his distinctive style became almost synonymous with their sound.
A Variety review of a Steely Dan show last year praised: "Friday's performance was particularly eventful, thanks to the presence of guitarist Larry Carlton, who offered interjections - particularly the stinging solos in 'Kid Charlemagne' - that added palpable tension to the Dan's customarily cool and calm mood."
Carlton has been acclaimed as "perhaps the finest American guitarist alive today." Rolling Stone magazine hailed his solo on Dan's "Kid Charlemagne," featuring it in their issue on the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time, noting his, "multisectioned, cosmic-jazz lead in is so complex it's almost a song in its own right."
Interviewed in the book "Reelin' In The Years," Dan's Walter Becker pronounced, "If 'Royal Scam' is the definitive Steely Dan guitar album, then Larry Carlton is the reason why."
Beginning guitar lessons at age 6, Carlton played his first professional gig in 1962. Inspired to play jazz and blues after hearing Joe Pass on the radio, other important influences included Wes Montgomery and Barney Kessel, along with B.B. King and other blues greats.
Joining the Fifth Dimension in 1968, he began playing studio sessions a couple of years later. In 1971, he was asked to join the popular jazz funk group the Crusaders. Touring with the Crusaders, Carlton developed his signature highly rhythmic, often bluesy style. During this period his theme music credits for TV and movies include "Against All Odds," "Who's the Boss" and the theme for the cop show "Hill Street Blues," which earned a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
Out on his own, his next Grammy Award was earned in 1987 for an instrumental remake of Michael McDonald's hit "Minute by Minute," on the all-acoustic album "Discovery."
A decade later, Carlton replaced guitarist Lee Ritenour in the popular contemporary jazz outfit Fourplay, first appearing on the group's "4" album.
In the last few years, he's released a series of acclaimed recordings including the superb blues album "Live in Tokyo" with Robben Ford, and most recently the "Take Your Pick" collaboration with Japanese guitarist Tak Matsumoto, praised by SmoothJazz as "an absolutely breath-taking journey into contemporary jazz fusion."
The Larry Carlton Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Castle Theater at the MACC. Tickets are $12, $28 and $38 plus applicable fees, available as above.
Maui's Hard Rock Caf celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday with a special party featuring The Ataris. The indie rock band, best known for hit singles "In This Diary" and the cover of Don Henley's "Boys of Summer," close out a 65-date U.S. tour on Maui. The group is currently recording a new album, "The Graveyard of the Atlantic."
Tickets are $23 in advance available at www.groovetickets. com or at the Hard Rock, and $28 at the door. Partial proceeds will benefit The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance.
KAOI-FM's "Zeptember" celebration culminates with "An Epic Tribute to Rock and Roll's Greatest Band" night at Mulligan's on the Blue beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday. A host of Maui musicians will perform Led Zep favorites from "Ramble On" and "Dazed and Confused" to "Going to California" and "Dyer Maker."
Among the musicians contributing are Vince Esquire, Tom Conway, Nils Rosenblad, Erin Smith, Shawn Michael, Josh Greenbaum and Kaulana Kanekoa.
Part of the proceeds from the evening will help Maui Time writer Anu Yagi with medical expenses. An auction will include guitars signed by Iron Maiden's Dave Murray and Willie K.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Presale tickets are available from Requests Music, Wow Wee Maui's Kava Bar & Grill, Westside Vibes, 808 Deli and Wings Hawaii in Paia. For more information, call 874-1131.


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Voici une interview de SkulleateR développeur sur JagBag, un émulateur Atari Jaguar.
np.... (me also badbadbad english LOL :) also no prob...
sure (but why?)..ok then, i think my name is not important, everybody know me as SkulleatR or "Skully" if you prefer, my age is 26 now (27 in February), my job is...*uhhmmm*...programmer and game-designer (no i won´t tell ya the company, cause ya could find out my real name hehe), my hobbies ?? oh thats simple....i´m an EMUHOLIC like a workaholic for emulation, i think that´s not only my hobby, its my LIFE (comes right after my wife and my 3 year old son !)
right now ? 350Mhz AMD K6/2, 128MB RAM, Dual Voodoo2, CD, DVD, SB Live, Zip100, CDRW and some other little tiny nice features !
nope....i don´t own one....but my friend has, and we´re playing Tempest2000 all night long... (btw. without CD, since a year)
look above !
look above once more....no...i just got into emulation back in 1997 with a C64 Emu and all started to work out ! I´ve written a crappy NES emu (SleepNES) and thrown it away...then a friend of mine got the Jag with some games, and i said "WOW" i wanna have one. But then i started to think "Hey wait a minute, why not code a Jag Emu ?"....JagBag was born...
hehe JagBag means......"Jaguar in a Bag", so you can carry it with ya...dunno why i choose this, but it was the first that came to my mind hehe
well, mostly i received plenty of emails, but on the classicgaming site is a nice collection of Jag Docs.
it´s allways hard to emulate such a complex system, but i think, if all works out, it should be an ass kickin´ emu. So.....NO...i was NOT afraid....:)
thats our biggest problem today....we try to get something on the screen :) but hey...we´re not into all this stuff for giving up !
SkulleateR: well......the simple games only use the 3 main buttons (for playing them) and oh well....we´ll see after finishing the joypad emulation, but it surely will use keyboard first...i also tried to hook up a Jag Pad on the PC but, its not very advanced yet...so if anyone out there done that with any success... PLZ mail me : email@example.com!!!!
SkulleateR: oh i really don´t care much.....some say....he will be the first, some say, it will be released tomorrow ! I DON´T CARE.... maybe there are games running on Jagulator and not on JagBag and vice versa, so....anyway, the Emu Scene will win....not me, not him !!
SkulleateR: IMPACT (nice work guys), NeoCD (plays Crossed Swords 2), EX68 (i love X68000 games !)
SkulleateR: yep...the 3DO would be kewl....or the CD-I.....or maybe a NeoGeoPocket Emu with sound !
SkulleateR: hey...i will send ya screenshots from JagBag if we get some :) only GUI screenshot available right now (JagBag site)...and we had set the release date to christmas 1999 but we have a REALLY NASTY bug, we´re currently working on it and hope to release as soon as possible, BUT....i really can´t tell ya the exact date !
SkulleateR: hope so.....was kewl for me too :)Machine : Atari Jaguar
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|Taylor Fletcher poses during the NBC/U.S. Olympic Committee
promotional shoot on April 23, 2013 in West Hollywood, Calif.
It took the U.S. 86 years to win its first Olympic medal in Nordic combined — a sport that requires ski jumping and cross-country skiing on the same day. And when it did, it won big: claiming four of seven possible medals in Vancouver. The lone gold medalist, Billy Demong, is one of the fastest cross-country skiers in the sport. But who keeps the four-time Olympian looking over his shoulder in training?
Taylor Fletcher.
"When I show up for intervals, he's eyeballing me across the parking lot," Demong said.
Since his rookie year on the national team, Fletcher, 23, has been chasing the 33-year-old Demong. Back then, Demong had just won a 2009 world championship title so, Fletcher said, "I shadowed Bill every chance I could get. Every single day, every training session."
Now, Demong said, "any time he goes for it, I just cringe — 'cause he's going to crack my legs on the bike," referring to their primary summer training tool. "He just chews people up all over town, all the time."
Lately, Fletcher has been keeping up on snow, too.
Last season, Fletcher posted six top-10 finishes on the FIS World Cup circuit, including his first podium: third place at a world cup in Seefeld, Austria, in January.
And when he's not chasing Demong, Fletcher relentlessly follows another teammate — his older brother, Bryan.
Bryan, 27, is the best jumper on the U.S. team and while Taylor is one of the team's top cross-country skiers, it's not unusual for siblings to have opposite strengths.
Nor is it unusual to find family members competing at a world-class level in Nordic combined.
Taylor Fletcher in action during the Nordic combined ski jumping
HS134 at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships on
Feb. 28, 2013 in Val di Fiemme, Italy.
Internationally, there are least five sets of brothers competing on the world cup tour. And as recently as 2009, the U.S. team alone featured identical twins (the Millers), fraternal twins (the Camerotas), and the Fletchers.
Unlike the twins, however, the Fletchers are a safe bet to make the Sochi Olympic Team together. Already, the two shared a podium at the 2013 World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy, where they helped the U.S. earn a bronze medal in the team event.
The world medal was a memorable one, but Fletcher would not be in such a strong position to make the 2014 Olympic Team had it not been for another crucial juncture: the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Taylor — then a 19-year-old rookie on the world cup tour — ended up earning the last spot on the Olympic Team while Bryan was sidelined by a sprained ankle and didn't make the cut.
"For Taylor to go from being the new guy to making the Olympic Team was a trajectory we saw early on, but he solidified it by earning that spot" said U.S. head coach Dave Jarrett. "He took that, motivated himself, and became a contender on the world cup without really looking back."
Every year, Taylor's year-end ranking has improved and last season, he was the top American in the world cup standings, at 16th.
No one could be prouder of Taylor than Bryan, and vice versa, but it doesn't mean the Fletchers want to be roommates on the road.
"Taylor is so competitive that everything I say will be wrong, and anything he says will be right, and it turns into a big battle," said Bryan the elder. "We like to room with other people and mix it up. Otherwise, it's too much like home."
"Like any siblings, they're at each other's throats," said coach Jarrett. "But when someone gets at their throat, they have each other's back."
Growing up as the only sons of a ski patroller in Steamboat, Colo., the Fletchers inevitably ended up in the learn-to-jump program at Howelsen Hill, the mecca of Nordic combined in the United States. But not every whippersnapper in the famous program made it to the world stage.
Off the snow, the younger but taller Taylor complemented his skiing by playing forward and midfield on his high school soccer team. "I think I had a lot of quick-twitching muscles from sprinting down the field," he said. He rarely rode the bench "because I could keep going and going and going."
Then, right before his senior year, Taylor attended a junior Nordic combined camp where Demong was scouting teenage talent. (By then, Bryan was already on the national team.)
"He was a fast runner, a good skier, and probably more importantly at that age," Demong recalled, "he already had a game mentality. He knew how to take himself to the very limit, past the limit. He wasn't afraid to fail, either."
At four consecutive junior world championships beginning in 2007, Taylor gradually improved and scored a career-best 11th place in his finale, in 2010.
Less than a month later, Taylor was named to the U.S. Olympic Team. He was the fifth man on a powerful Nordic combined squad, and only four men per nation were allowed to enter each event. But when the ski jumping team was one man short for the team event, Fletcher stepped in. "I jumped better than I expected," he said, yet the team placed 11th (of 12 teams).
Then, three days later, after the U.S. Nordic combined team captured a silver medal in a heart-stopping finish in the team event, Brett Camerota gave Fletcher his start position in the final individual event of Nordic combined. The 19-year-old finished last, but the team's historic performance, he said, "just opened my eyes. I realized I'm training with the best team in the world."
Since then, Demong said, "I'm a little amazed at how fast he's become. It's one thing to ski the fastest time once or a couple times a year, but Taylor has an ability to hold on at a super-high level. Not just on skis. It's all summer on the bike, in time trials.
"He's been a very motivating teammate for me even though we're a decade apart in age," Demong said.
If Demong and both Fletchers end up in Sochi (as they should) it might be hard to surpass Demong's status as world and Olympic champion, but which Fletcher will come out ahead in the individual events? Bryan, the older star jumper? Or Taylor the young, blazing-fast skier?
One indication came at the Sochi test event last February where Taylor took fifth and Bryan placed 15th.
"I'm fighting to keep ahead," said the elder Bryan. "It was very clear at a young age that he'd surpass me in the sport. When his jumping comes together, he will be a force to be reckoned with."
Aimee Berg is a freelance contributor for TeamUSA.org. This story was not subject to the approval of the United States Olympic Committee or any National Governing Bodies.


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TRENTON — Christie for Christie in 2016?
Not quite.
In an interview with The Los Angeles Times today, former Republican Gov. Christie Whitman stopped short of saying she'd support current Republican Gov. Chris Christie for president in 2016 — at least not yet.
But Whitman did say Christie is handling the George Washington Bridge scandal surrounding his administration "as well as he possibly can."
Christie has long been considered a leading candidate for the Republican nomination for the White House, but experts have wondered whether his chances have taken a hit in the wake of the controversy.
Whitman was asked if there's anyone she backs in 2016.
"Right now, nope," she said in the Q&A with the newspaper. "It's too early to pick. Too much happening."
Asked if that includes someone from New Jersey, Whitman said no again.
"We have to see how that one washes out in the end," she said.
Whitman didn't reference Christie by name, but she appeared to be referencing the allegations against the governor's office.
Last September, local access lanes to the nation's busiest bridge were closed in Fort Lee without advance warning. Democrats accused the governor's administration of orchestrating the plan as political retribution because Fort Lee's Democratic mayor declined to endorsed Christie for re-election.
Earlier this month, emails surfaced showing Bridget Anne Kelly, Christie's deputy chief of staff, appeared to have advance knowledge of the closures. In one, she wrote: "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee."
Christie fired Kelly and apologized for the matter during a nearly two-hour news conference Jan. 9, but he has repeatedly said he didn't know of the closures himself.
The newspaper asked Whitman — who was governor from 1994-2001 — if Christie has handled the issue well so far and if she's concerned.
"Everybody's concerned. He's concerned," Whitman said. "There's no question about it. He's not in a good place right now.
"I take him at his word when he said that he didn't know anything about it. That's troubling, because then people lied to him. As an executive, that's the worst thing you can have in your team. So he has some tough days ahead of him. But I think he's handling it as well as he possibly can."
In the Q&A, Whitman also discussed how she was the last woman asked to deliver the Republican party's official response to a State of the Union address, in 1995 from the Assembly chamber in the Statehouse, as well as the current state of the GOP.