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The Forgotten Birds: A Study of the Baltimore Orioles Cartoon Bird Cap Logos
My favorite team, The Baltimore Orioles! They haven't had a winning season since 1997, so lately I've shifted my attention to my favorite logo of all time, The Cartoon Bird. That friendly, smiling, feathered chap that perched atop the Orioles caps from 1966-1988. But don't let his friendly smirk and soft feathers fool you, he will show no mercy.
The Cartoon Bird logo has 19 out of 23 winning seasons. That includes 7 trips to the ALCS, 6 pennants and 3 World Series championships. Not to mention, the Orioles were the winningest team in all of baseball during that span.
Here's a good visual breakdown:
OK, enough with Baltimore's long gone winning baseball history, lets get to the actual cap and its famous logo:
First the 1966-1974 cap:
This is a Mike Cuellar game-used cap, made by Wilson (Wilson caps were manufactured by New Era).
Here's a '74 Topps Paul Blair card wearing the same cap:
The logo above is the most commonly seen on caps from that era, however, other logos have shown up on this cap:
This is Mark Belanger's cap. I haven't seen any pictures of actual players wearing this cap. The subtle differences between the two logos might be because this one was made by the KM Pro Cap Company, but both Wilson and KM Pro apparently had their embroidery supplied under private label by The Roman Art Embroidery Corp., so who knows?
And here's yet another variation:
Made by Wilson, this is 1st base coach George Staller's game used cap from 1970. I've never seen any cards or pictures from '66-'74 with this logo either.
Here's one more variation of the Cartoon Logo on the black crowned cap:
Also made by Wilson, it's another Mike Cullar game used. I've seen this version of the bird on pictures of the Orioles from 1974.
You can see it on this Jim Palmer card from the 1975 Topps set. The O's had made the switch to the white panel caps in '75, so the actual picture was most likely taken during the '74 season or maybe '75 Spring Training:
So here we have 4 distinct, different versions of the Cartoon Bird on the '66-'74 cap:
(Click here for what may be the very first Cartoon Bird cap logo.)
All of '66-'74 game-used caps I've come across have been made by Wilson, but then there's that one I found from KM Pro.
I'd like to know exactly when Wilson and KM Pro had the rights to manufacture Orioles hats during these years, and whether or not they were exclusive back then.
Moving on to 1975, the Orioles added white panels to the front of their hat:
Notice the black stitching around the white panel. Also, if you look closely at the logo, you'll realize that it's basically an enhanced version of the logo on the black crowned '74 cap. This logo is bigger overall, the features are slightly larger and the whole thing is angled up more, making his beak point higher. Made of 100% Nylon, these were manufactured by the AJD Cap Company, based at the time in Richmond, Virginia.
The one and only Brooks Robinson:
They also had an alternate orange paneled cap that they used through 1976, with a similar logo design:
This is Tommy Harper's 1976 game-used cap, also made by AJD.
Slightly smaller than the previous logo, this logo was also featured on the white panel caps. In fact, it's the same exact logo design as the '74 logo with a black outline added.
Here's Reggie Jackson sporting it in 1976:
And here's another variation of the same cap with the larger logo and a black button on top:
Looking at these logos side by side, you can see that they're all basically the same design:
Going by my Topps baseball card references, these two logos would stay on the white paneled cap on through to about 1978.
Here's another cap that also shows up in about '78:
This is a Doug DeCinces game-used from 1978. Notice that this logo is the same as the KM Pro logo from above, but the button on the birds cap is black instead of orange, and the whole head is outlined in black. The similarities between these two logos make sense because this cap is made by the Roman Pro Cap Company (the former embroidery company mentioned above). They began manufacturing their own caps when KM Pro went out of business.
Here's Mike Flanagan wearing that cap from the 1979 Topps set:
As I mentioned earlier, the photographs for the Topps cards back then were usually taken the previous year, or during Spring Training of the same year, so I assume they used this hat in 1978.
Around 1979, the Orioles switched to this cap by New Era:
This is Cal Ripken's cap. It's made of Nylon, with clear nylon stitching, however, it's a much thicker weave than the AJD caps above, which were also made with Nylon.
Here's Cal wearing it on his 1987 Topps card:
This cap was worn through the 1988 season. This would be the final Cartoon Bird hat, before they switched to the ornithologically correct Oriole logo in 1989.
Notice that it's the same logo that's on George Staller's 1970 cap, above.
Here are all the logos featured on the paneled caps:
Again, it would help to know exactly when AJD, Roman Pro, and New Era were contracted to make caps for the Orioles during this time, because there seems to be overlap for some years, so it gets a little confusing trying to figure out the exact chronology.
This is the best I can come up with from what I know for sure:
Top-Bottom, L-R:
- 1966-1974 – This is the logo you see most often on the black crowned caps. I think it's pretty safe to call this one THE '66-'74 cap logo. Made by Wilson.
- 1974 – This logo seems to show up on the last year of the black crowned caps in '74. This same basic design would remain on the caps through the transition to the white and orange panels. Also made by Wilson.
- 1975-1978 – Logo used on both white and orange panel ('75-'76 only) alternate. Made by AJD.
- 1975-1976 – Logo used on both white and orange panel ('75-'76 only) alternate. Made by AJD.
- 1977-1978 – Made by Roman Pro.
- 1979-1988 – Made by New Era.
I'm just not sure where these other two black crown logos would fit in:
I have yet to find any photographs of players wearing these. Could they have been prototypes or samples of some sort, given out in limited supply?
Here are all the logos together again, for easier comparison:
Except for the top and bottom left, all the logos basically match up with each other.
Who knew there were at least 4 different, distinct variations of this guy over the years?! I think it's interesting that all the versions appeared at one time or another on the 1966-1974 black crowned cap, and 3 of the 4 were made by the same manufacturer, canceling out the possibility that the variations were caused by switching companies.
Now, the reason I titled this The Forgotten Birds, is because the only bird people seem to remember nowadays, (if they even realized there were differences in the first place) is the '79-'88 bird. All throwback merchandise today only features variations of that particular bird.
For example, here are the best "replica" caps offered at the moment:
First, New Era's Authentic On-Field, Turn Back the Clock cap, released earlier this season:
And here are the best white and orange panel New Era Cooperstown Collection caps:
They all look like decent caps, but if you're a stickler for detail, like me, you'll see that they all have the wrong logos.
Even the white paneled cap, which is almost correct, (for '79-'88) isn't exact. Look at the logos side by side, original on left, replica (featured on all 3 caps) on right:
Some might really consider this nitpicking to the extreme, but the replica logo on the right, while the embroidery is more refined, isn't quite as round and symmetrical as the original, particularly the line along the bottom left. Other minor differences include the button on his cap and the eyes.
Even Chris Creamer's authoritative sportslogos.net doesn't have the correct logos:
(The '66 logo is very close to the actual logo. The only difference I can notice is the button on top of his cap. See above for the inaccuracies in the other two logos )
At the very least, these four logos should be represented:
Here are the graphic versions:
Well, that's pretty much everything I know about the Baltimore Orioles Cartoon Bird cap logos. The Orioles are bringing back a new version of him on their home and road caps for the 2012 season. While I haven't seen it yet, the new version of the Cartoon Bird is reported to be a combination of these two guys:
The unveiling should be later this month, and I can't wait! I, for one, am glad to hear that they are designing a new logo, that fits in with the old logos, rather than use an old version that isn't exactly correct, like they do with the Cooperstown Collection and TBTC "replica" caps, as I've pointed out above.
It's been 23 (mostly losing) seasons of this:
1989-2011 Ornithologically Correct Bird cap logos
I've never particularly had a problem with the different variations of the realistic bird cap logos. When it was introduced, the Orioles had just been through a few losing seasons, including their worst in 1988, so I think at the time, (1989) putting a new version of the realistic bird on their caps was a refreshing change. That's right around the time I started seriously following baseball and I remember being very excited about that hat. In fact, it was my first authentic, on-field cap. I think that cap logo also fit in well with the Birds moving to Camden Yards in '92.
That said, if the realistic bird ever makes its way back onto the caps again, I think it should be as an alternate only. The Cartoon Bird has proven himself as THE classic Orioles logo. I'm glad to see him back, and hope he's here to stay!
First the new home cap:
Who would have thought that the Orioles would not only bring back the Cartoon Bird, but the '75-'88 white panel too! Bonus! The white panel cap is a unique look to current day MLB cap styles, and now that the Orioles are the only team sporting them, I think they really have a chance to own this look!
The new logo looks even better in its raised, embroidered form:
Here are Mark Reynolds and J.J. Hardy, proudly wearing their new caps:
The new road cap:
Reminiscent of the '66-'74 caps.
Adam Jones, stylin':
Of course I'm biased, but this has got to be the best looking uniform set in MLB right now!
They even brought back their orange alternate jersey! Double bonus!
Here are each of the known variations of the Cartoon Bird for chronological comparison:
The new logo really fits in perfectly with the past logos.
And here's the entire Cartoon Bird family!
Here are all the variations in graphic form, including a '66 rarity and the '66-'88 helmet logo:
Please drop me a line for comments or if you can add any more information.
Click here for my brief article about the Orioles Cartoon Bird helmet logos.
Click here for a recently discovered Orioles Cartoon Bird cap logo.
Parkway Pastimes – Awesome Orioles collection, where I found most of the game-used cap images posted above.
Ryan Sullivan of pasteinplace.com for providing his "Lucky Bird" analysis chart.
Matt Strackbein – Graphic Design, Production Artist, Comic Book Creator – For converting the photographed logos into graphic images.
Click here for a brief article about converting the logos to graphic images.
The Ballcap Blog Where I found information about the different cap companies.
Neal, for providing "The Bird Is Back" banner.
Clint Farrell of www.ProCapRepair.com, for providing pics of his absolutely pristine AJD caps.
All information written and compiled by T.L.Lears 2011
48 Comments
This is great! Any idea how closely the helmet logos match the hat logos throughout this period?
When will the "fashion show" be? Thanks..
Fantastic look at all the variations – I love the pictures showing them all side by side. Thanks for doing this great research to show the many subtle differences over the years. Can't wait to see the bird back on the caps next year!
Great artical,love that cartoon logo. Any information on the logo that was on the helmet over the same period? Didnt really match with the hat logo. Were they painted on with stencil or was it decal material? Who did the helmet logos, maybe the club hired an artist or the equipment manager was responsible? Also love the 1964 and 65 logo. Would prefer the club bring back that uniform, so clean and classic.
I have a many Baltimore Colts helmets and game used items from the 1960's but have not seen or know of anyone that has Orioles game used helmets from that period. Do you know of anyone that might have a collection of Colts or Orioles gamer items?
I've been saying for years that the Orioles need to got back to the old logo. It seems like there's a "Curse of the Silly Cartoon Bird" going on, but actually not having a great pitching rotation like in the past is the real culprit.
This article rocks! I always thought that I was the only person on the planet who cared about things like this. Despite my love for the Orioles and the cartoon bird, I never realized how different the logos were. Truly fascinating research even if it only fascinating to obsessed and devoted Oriole fans like us!! Go birds in 2012!!!! Love ya black and orange!!!
Thanks for the article! I grew up in Baltimore in the 60's and remember well the golden years of the Orioles. I agree the cartoon bird is the best ever and am glad they are returning to their roots. I was a Junior Oriole at one point and have many great memories of Memorial Stadium. I certainly love Camden Yards, but there was some special magic in that old building.
TL, thanks for the great review. I am getting a tattoo of the new logo on the outside of my left thigh, which would mean that the bird is looking back rather than forward. Is it sacrIlegious to to use a mirror image so that the bird looks forward, with an appropriate re-orientation of the "O's" on the hat? And what about outlining the logo in a thin black line similar to the 1978 DeCinces hat you picture? If anyone knows the subject matter, it would definitely be you. Thanks
I just found your terrific article. I remembered seeing different birds on the hats over the years, and I truly appreciate your attention to detail. Those Cooperstown hats with the wrong logo drive me crazy! Just wanted to mention that around 1990 Roman made a 1966-74 black crown replica (see http://ballcapblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/classic-roman-pro-cap-company.html), but they put their 1978 bird on it (the bird with the black button). So it was wrong too, since the 1978 bird was only on a white panel cap.
New Era's Cooperstown Collection cap actually has the correct logo; it was used around 1979-81. Here is Jim Palmer's cap from about 1980, http://www.parkwaypastimes.com/item.php?id=306. When all-nylon caps came out, around 1982, the final logo was introduced and was used through 1988.
Awesome article … I grew up in Hawaii, but got imprinted with the Orioles because the first "live" football game I ever saw was the season opener between the Packers and the Unitas-led Colts in 1966. It was televised live to Honolulu, and my Dad and I skipped church to watch it … he was a huge Packers fan. I knew nothing about the teams, but I kind of liked the funny little "U" on the the white helmet of the "other" team, so arbitrarily I decided to cheer for them. The Packers won the game, but my lifetime love affair with the Colts had begun. Not a baseball fan at all, a few weeks later I happened to be in my 5th grade classroom and some kid had brought in his little transistor radio. He was listening to some baseball game. A lot of other kids were huddled around it also, and when I heard the word "Baltimore", my ears immediately perked up. It turned out to be a World Series game between the Dodgers and Orioles, and thus began my lifetime love affair with the Orioles. I soon completed the Hat Trick when I discovered Earl "the Pearl" and Wes Unseld and the Bullets. I was growing up in Hawaii, but cheering "anything Baltimore". I became obsessed with the Orioles, and our family (my mother was from Connecticut, father from island of Kauai, HI) would take an East Coast trip every 5 years. So my Dad made it a point to visit Baltimore for me, and we visited Memorial Stadium when the O's were out of town. I took a photo of the huge "Year of the Bird" cartoon banner on the front of the stadium, and recreated it as a poster on my bedroom wall back home. I'm still the biggest O's fan ever from the middle of the Pacific. Totally relate to all of your article … I've obsessively worn O's caps for years. Mahalo's !!!
I was inspired by your article and decided to take a look at some stats based on which bird was worn: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pasteinplace/7153272177/in/photostream
What are the W/L stats for each of the 0's hat logo's, do you know?
Undoubtedly, Cartoon Versions will be on top, but this is probably an indirect corelation. It would be interesting to do some data-mining to find out if there are any direct corelations to results.
[I still hold to my pre-season hopes…82 wins and ruin any Red Sox chances. When (if, we reach Goal #1) I will raise expectations and start checking the standings for the season for the first time.]
Why Not?
I Actually bought one of the KM pro Orioles caps at the factory in Boston in 1970 Where I saw old ladies making caps on sewing machines
I was told by the owner they made the caps for all major teams except Houston. Was it a little whitd lie? I still have the cap. I was a big Orioles fan as a kid
I can send you a picture if you can get me youe email
Thanks so much for the time taken to document the O's caps. Really LOVE the cartoon bird cap and had a somewhat dislike for the realistic bird. I even liked the earlier versions of the Oriole bird prior to '66 than the '89 – 2011 lifelike era (just my taste). Have you documented the '54 to '65 styles? Those are some pretty cool birds as well…I even liked the "B" hat.
Thank you for being so thorough in your post! Have you ever come across the name of the illustrator or ad agency responsible for drawing the original Cartoon Bird (1966)? I know Stan Walsh is credited for drawing the bat-swinging bird ('66) and Peacock Bird ('67), but it doesn't look like his artwork for the bird's head itself. Have you seen any credits for this?
I like the new logo. I think that It`s more simple and clean
Thanks so much for putting all this together. As a lifelong Orioles fan and a graphic designer I'm rather obsessed with the history of the logo. While I'm a huge fan of the return to the cartoon bird, there are few minor details I would change about it. I've actually designed my own version and I'm putting together a presentation to hopefully present to the O's front office (probably sounds crazy, and maybe it is, but I've just got to do it!). Anyway, I was wondering if I could use some of the images and information you've chronicled here. Would that be alright?
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Hello, This is really a great blog for the Orioles logo enthusiast like myself. My Father, Mike Zolotorow worked for the Orioles as Assistant Clubhouse Manager from 1976-1983. I own a game used example of the New Era orange front cartoon bird cap from 1977. contact me for photos.
Ok, now we need to focus on the Orioles logos created by the Baltimore Sun cartoonist Jim Hartzell. The bird on top of the baseball that has Orioles on it with the crossed bats is on of the best, but the Psycho Bird or Cuckoo Bird holding the tree trunk bat in anger is THE best. I would love to see these logos on caps much more often. They are one of a kind.


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Adam Wainwright, you think tipping pitches was your problem against the Reds?
Wainwright, with big grin: "You never can tell about those things."
Does that mean yes?
Still grinning: "I may have seen something."
"I may have."
Well, maybe he is hoping that tipping pitches was the problem. That at least would provide a plausible explanation for the worst back-to-back starts of his career. Immediately after the second clunker, Wainwright admitted to reporters that "it's a head-scratcher."
By Friday afternoon, Wainwright said he had figured out something that might have led to allowing 15 runs in his past eight innings.
"I have a lot of ideas about what was happening," he said.
Sorry, he's not about to share them with the media. That would serve little purpose so soon to taking the mound against the Pirates in an NL Central showdown Saturday night.
No doubt, though, something wasn't right against the Reds. After giving up a career-high nine runs while lasting just two innings in a 10-0 loss to the Reds at home, Wainwright was beaten five days later in Cincinnati when the Reds touched him for six runs in the first four innings of a 7-2 loss.
If manager Mike Matheny knows why his No. 1 starter has been struggling, he's not offering a reason for public consumption, either.
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His fastball velocity backs up that sentiment. Wainwright reached 93 with his four-seamer Monday night, which is about his norm for the season. He threw his cutter at 90-91 mph, which also is right at his season average.
His command has been lacking, though, which could be partly a result of throwing 206 2/3 innings this season. Scouts say that even when velocity doesn't dip, a tired arm can result in a flatter finish to a pitcher's pitches. "You don't get the same arm extension so you don't get the same finish on your pitches," one said.
Wainwright has walked 14 in 60 innings since the All-Star break after walking only 15 in 146 2/3 innings prior.
He can take a little comfort in knowing his next opponent has not caused him great harm this season. Wainwright has worked seven innings in both of his starts against Pittsburgh, allowing four runs in one and three in the other.
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The program aims to help develop emerging leaders and provides them with critical thinking skills, valuable insight and behaviours that will equip, prepare and address organizational change management.
Thursday's session included a panel discussion featuring: Max Blouw, president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University; Kelly Isfan, president and CEO of Norfolk General Hospital in Simcoe; Dayle W. Bomberry, the senior officer of the Six Nations elected band council; and Keith Robicheau, Norfolk county manager.
Speaking to group of about 30 people, Blouw talked about his roles as both vice-chancellor and president.
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It is also important for people in leadership positions to maintain the reputation of the organization they represent. Once a reputation slides, it is difficult to rebuild.
As well, leaders need to bring real integrity to their roles, he said.
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The 2009 NFL season is already three weeks old and some of the teams are separating themselves already.
There is the good separating like the teams that are 3-0 and 2-1, but some of the teams are falling behind quickly and aren't looking too good at 1-2 or even 0-3.
For some coaches, they can't afford to have another losing season, because their job could be on the line.
Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren, Jon Gruden and Bill Cowher are all former head coaches with previous success in the league who have won Super Bowls and don't have a job in 2009. With coaches possibly on the hot seat already in 2009, they might find themselves coaching again in 2010.
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As you know, when you work out your body consumes higher levels of oxygen. Oxygen is vital to give your muscles the power and energy they need to perform.
What you might not realize, however, is that higher levels of oxygen also carry a risk. When oxygen breaks down, it can combine with other elements in your body to form a number of harmful substances, including hypochlorous acid, superoxide anions, hydroxyl radicals, peroxynitrite, singlet oxygen, and hydrogen peroxide.
These harmful substances, known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) can attack your hard-won muscles, weakening membranes and disrupting the cellular receptors that help your body utilize Creatine. This makes it harder to retain muscle or to encourage the growth of new muscle fibers. Ironically, harder workouts only lead to more oxygen and more damage.
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I have had my Freestyle for 3 years. My knees are somewhat weak from all that running so this is the perfect workout for me these days. If you can't get to a great workout on the Gazelle, without killing your knees, you are not trying!
I was a runner for 25+ years (5x/wk 4-6 miles) and damaged my knees. I can still do power walking (13 minute mile) but not in the heat of summer or very cold weather. The Gazelle is what I use when I can't get my walking done. There is zero stress on the knees, even less than walking. It also stretches my calf muscles which helped me cure plantar fasciitis in just a couple of months. If I cut back on food by reducing portions by 1/4, I can lose a pound a week with the Gazelle. If I don't cut back I can maintain my weight. I love this machine. I am an active 60 year old and need to protect my knees and my lower back, get cardio fitness, and not gain weight. This machine does it for me.
I have been using the Freestyle Elite for about 2 years and really like it. Yes, like any piece of equipment you have to lubricate the friction points, but I think that this is normal. I like the Gazelle because I have a bad lower back that can't take the heal impact of walking very far. The Elite has the piston and I use it on the first resistance setting. I had worked up to 30 minutes a day for several months and had lost about 25 pounds. Then I had to stop because of carpul tunnel in my wrists. I am back on it again and in just 6 minutes a day I am starting to tone up again. I work my legs for 2 minutes, then I lean forward and push with my arms and chest for 1 minute, then lean back and pull with my arms and sholders for 1 minute, then use my legs for 2 minutes. I like the machine enough to purchase another one for my work location. I am considering remaking the plastic front anchor for the piston out of aluminum or steel and installing a bearing in it to prevent the squeeking and chattering. To me it is worth it. I might even by yours if the price was right :-)
This machine will give you a good workout, if you're like 80 or if you're about 300 pounds or so. But unless you're one of the two, your best bet is to get off your lazy bum and go jogging. And if you're too lazy to do that, you might as well just sit on the couch and eat fritos and watch TV.
We bought one of these 2 years ago at my wife's urging. We used it for maybe three weeks before an extremely annoying squeak (at six AM it's a rage inducing squeak) developed. We're talking nails on a chalkboard, not fingernails, steel nails! Lubricating the "squeak points" would help for a day or two but the basic problem kept returning. Do not throw away $200.00 on this poorly designed and manufactured machine.
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I have a freestyle and a freestyle elite with the pistons . the elite is a whole lot better . Much harder workout . Can be set to No piston or 3 other settings .
Now about that squeaking .
Squeaks bad ! Yep it does . So what to do about it . I fixed mine . Here is how to do it .
Take out the bar in the handles by removing the screws at the bottom middle ( rear ) two screws and one side at the middle where the two frames cross and the two sides at the handle bars . If your has the pistons remove them at the handle bar by removing one screw . The bar will be rough around the point where the plastic ( why not a bearing ? this is cheap crap ) bushing rides on the bar . I used a fine cut off disc from my dremmle to sand the bar smooth . 400 grit wet/dry paper would do a good job . make sure you only smooth it and do not make it out of round and make your sand scratches go around the pipe and not side to side . Next in the hole on the side rails where the pipe goes in there will be a worn spot on the bottom edge . I folded up some duct tape and put it in the hole on the bottom . A piece about 1/2 inch wide and about 5 layers thick . ( use a piece of leather instead of duct tape to last longer ) . When you stuff in the bar it will stop the bar from squeaking on the edge of the hole . Now get some good high temp bearing grease from the auto supply store . Use this on the bar . slide the bar back in one handle and then stick the bar in the side rail hole making sure the tape stays put . put in screw . Slide on other handle and do the same .
You should find now that the squeaking has stopped .
the squeaking is caused from the bar being made of cheap soft steel and a plastic bushing . these machines are junk as far as the pivot points go . Why they do not use good steel and a bearing is beyond me but I guess since they do not sell replacement parts that is a good deal for them as you will be buying a new machine when this on wears out .
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|town on N Bodie Island facing the Atlantic Ocean, E Dare County. A popular summer resort since the 1830s. Inc. 1923; charter repealed 1949; inc. again in 1961. Numerous legends exist explaining the origin of the name. One of the most popular tells of natives who tied lanterns around the necks of ponies ("nags"), which were driven up and down the beach at night. The motion of the lanterns resembled that of a vessel at anchor and lured ships at sea into the shore, where they were wrecked and easily robbed. The name appears on maps of the area as early as 1738. Nags Head as a place name appears in various parts of England, the Channel Islands, and the West Indies.
|Nags Head Coast Guard Station
|central Bodie Island in E Dare County. Est. in 1874 as a lifesaving station. Lifesaving Service and Revenue Cutter Service joined to form U.S. Coast Guard in 1915. The station was declared surplus and decommissioned after World War II.
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|E Dare County. Includes all of Roanoke Island and the town of Nags Head.
|Nags Head Woods
|maritime forest, E Dare County. An ecological preserve that includes 1,400 acres. Protected by Nature Conservancy and designated a U.S. Natural Landmark, 1974.
|Nahunga Creek
|rises in W Duplin County and flows NE into Goshen Swamp.
|community in NW Wayne County S of Nahunta Creek, from which it takes its name. Called Academy Crossroads as recently as 1915.
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|rises in E Johnston County and flows E across NE Wayne County and NE into Contentnea Creek in W Greene County. It is mentioned under various spellings as early as 1711 as Norhanty, Norrihunta, and No Honey. Appears on the Collet map, 1770, as Beaverdam Swamp in N Wayne County. It is not shown as such on subsequent maps. The name is either originally or in corrupted form a Tuscarora Indian word, perhaps from Kahunshe Wakena (Black Creek).
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Any caregivers out there with a sense of humor left? Watching the Olympics made me wonder if caregivers would get more recognition and assistance if more people were aware of the tremendous feats we accomplish day after day. So, do you have an event suggestion for the Caregiver Olympics? Anyone? How about:
1. bed linen change challenge: bed change with a person still in the bed (points for gentleness, neatness, etc)2. make the dr appt on time: You must juggle: late transportation, last minute clothes change due to spill and ask minute bathroom break3. Find the right Medicare drug plan: who can navigate the Medicare drug plan selection site and come up with the best plan4. Bed pan relay race: make it to your destination without spills
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How about how many times you can answer the same question...Speak loud enough for the neighbors to hear, but not your elder.... Trying to get one elder in the car while the other one is wandering down the drive way...Fixing all meals that taste like chocolate because the elder only wants sweets.... Remainig calm under all circumstances.....Breathing, just breathing.....
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Too funny!
How loud can u get the tv w/o breaking your eardrums and blowing the speakers?
How many ways can you come up with to make taking a shower fun and appealing for a senior with dementia?
How much bleach can you add without making white spots on the colored laundry?
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How many times (out of ten) can you successfully enter a post on AC from your I-phone without dumping it or changing the intended meaning with your out of control auto-corrector?!
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I forgot about the TV Kimbee, this is a great thread, are we the only three with a sense of humor...???
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You guys are too funny!
Nothing too add (my creativity is broken right now), but thanks for the laugh. :)
Thanks for contributing. ok so I'll add a few myself. I find letting my imagination go relieves stress.
Locate the lost glasses, tv remote (fill in the blank) - quickest time wins but extra points for searching thru garbageThe clone challenge: You have been on hold for over 1/2 hour waiting for the dr, insurance rep, medicare rep, (fill in) , just as they come on the line, your family member needs to go to the bathroom, the delivery/repair man shows up.
The slide challenge: longest time without sliding down and needing to be pulled up again wins
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1.) Mad Bathroom Dash: Finding the nearest public bathroom in 30 seconds or less2.) ER Challenge: Gather clothes and toiletries to take to the hospital before time is up
Wheelchair slalom
Course consists of steep downward grade, level section with three consecutive heavy restaurant doors that contestant must hold open while pushing the wheelchair through, one curb down with no cutout and with sand 1" deep on the other side, one curb up with no cutout and with mud extending out from the curb 1.5 meters, long detour to bathroom, and finally a steep upward grade.
Dumping wheelchair passenger is immediate disqualification.
Demerits for each utterance not suitable for a church, mosque, or synagogue: 2 seconds per utterance added to total time. For scuffing passengers shoes or soiling clothing with mud or sand: 2.2 seconds added per instance.
Bonus for passenger smiling at finish line: 4 seconds deducted from total time.
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Scavenger Hunt: How fast can you retrieve every item that Mom has hidden in the few minutes she is in the bathroom!!! I.D. Event: How long does it take for your Police officers to pick up Mom and bring her home after she's wanders, if they pick her up, and bring her home, before you call them, you get the gold!!! Going through more than once is too much a GOLD medal... Because this means Mom has wandered enough that she automatically thinks the police are looking for her like routine and flags them down to go for a ride. How many police officers in your town know your Mom (or Dad) by first name, and you as the caregiver as well! Extra points for police I.D. and returns!!!
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Truth or Consequences.Did she really go to the bathroom before she got in the car?Did she really swallow her meds, or did she hide it in her pocket?Did she eat her dinner, or give it to the dog?
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Bali fights for special autonomy status
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The Balinese people continue to fight for special autonomy status for their province, following years of being ignored by the central government.
The Regional Representative Council (DPD) is currently waging a fierce fight for the special autonomy status by establishing a team of experts to conduct comprehensive studies on the possibility of the island obtaining the status, as well as learning about the people's aspirations for the island's future.
I Nyoman Sudirta, a member of DPD Bali, said that Bali had different interests from other provinces that had required such status, such as Papua and Aceh.
"Our main interest in obtaining the special status is to preserve our cultural and natural resources. There will be no violence or physical action to acquire the status. We will present our views and opinions, then let us discuss the matter and find a comprehensive solution," said Sudirta during a focus discussion here in Denpasar on Monday.
The public pressure to have special autonomy status spread widely at least 8 years ago. In 2005, a number of prominent politicians and academics launched a campaign to push for special autonomy. The special status was proposed to the central government to allow the provincial authority to create and to issue regulations regarding its natural resources, including land use, religious and cultural assets. The central government, however, considered this proposal a minor issue.
"Now, we will fight again," Sudirta said. adding that special autonomy status was crucial for Bali as a province with distinctive characteristics. Bali, he said, had distinguished cultural wealth that was the basic capital of the island's tourism, the province's economic backbone.
"Without any attempt to preserve the culture, Bali's tourism will also collapse. When the tourism collapses, it will also affect national tourism, as Bali's tourism is the Indonesian tourism locomotive," he declared.
Bali has a population of 3.9 million, spread through eight regencies — Gianyar, Klungkung, Bangli, Karangasem, Buleleng, Tabanan, Jembrana and the wealthy Badung — and one municipality, Denpasar. Each regent has full authority over his regency, often eliminating the role of the provincial government in enforcing regulations and policies.
Inconsistent policies and contradictory regulations imposed by provincial and regional governments have been blamed for bringing Bali into social, cultural and environmental disarray and catastrophe.
Udayana University's rector, Made Bakta, said that all Balinese people should support the demand for special autonomy status. "The demand for Bali's special autonomy status has never been related to our commitment to the unity of the country. We are still strongly committed to national unity. We are only eager to save Bali," he said.
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Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by Secretary Bodman
Thank you Mr. President. Let me congratulate you on your selection as President of this 51st General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency. I also wish to thank Dr. ElBaradei for his leadership as Director General. I am very pleased to be here participating in the opening session of this General Conference.
It has already been an eventful week here in Vienna. Yesterday I was privileged to host a ministerial meeting on the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership. This momentous event marked the tripling in size of this partnership with agreement by 16 partners on the GNEP Statement of Principles, which establishes the partnership's goals and path for implementation.
I'm also here to announce significant new reductions in our current stocks of weapons-grade plutonium. I will elaborate more on these important milestones later, but first please allow me to read a welcoming message from President George W. Bush.
"I send greetings to those gathered for the 51st General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Every nation has a responsibility to the cause of peace, and we must continue to work together to ensure that countries that uphold their nonproliferation obligations can access peaceful nuclear energy; while preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
In order to keep critical resources from terrorist networks and proliferant states, we must implement the best methods to safely and securely store, transport, and dispose of nuclear material, and the IAEA has a key role to play in these efforts. The United States will continue working with our international partners to reduce nuclear proliferation and the threat of terrorism by advancing global security.
To address the growing need for energy in developing countries, President Vladimir Putin and I announced the Declaration on Nuclear Energy and Nonproliferation this past July. This joint effort complements the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership announced last year and reflects our common goal to make nuclear energy available for peaceful purposes to states that meet their nonproliferation obligations and commitments to the international community.
Our nations look forward to offering viable alternatives to developing the sensitive technologies of the nuclear fuel cycle.
Fifty years ago, the IAEA was established to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons and oversee peaceful nuclear energy around the world. Today, this important agency continues to confront the threat of international nuclear terrorism and nuclear proliferation. As you celebrate five decades of service, I applaud the IAEA for your global leadership and commitment to building a more secure and prosperous world. Best wishes for a successful conference."
As President Bush makes clear, we face great challenges, but also great opportunities. Nowhere is this more evident than in the need for clean energy and security goals that are closely linked and that transcend national boundaries and interests.
Modern civilization and the economic well being of nations require the availability of adequate, reliable supplies of energy supplies needed to light, cool, and heat cities and homes, run factories, and expand the global economy. As populations and commercial output increase, energy consumption will only continue to grow. In just 25 years, global energy consumption is expected to rise by over 50 percent, with 70 percent of that growth coming from the world's emerging economies.
Yet much of the developing world faces a deficit of energy and low per capita energy consumption. Half the world's citizens are still without access to reliable or modern forms of power. The consequences are all too well known: economic insecurity, poor living standards, and stunted development.
Swift and decisive action is needed to meet energy demand in ways that slow the growth of greenhouse gases and pollution and at the same time enable economic growth. Our common strategy must include measures that encourage efficiency, conservation, innovation and greater use of renewable and alternative clean sources of energy.
Although there is abundant energy in sun and wind, they are intermittent sources. At present, nuclear power is the only mature technology that can supply large amounts of emissions-free base load power to help us meet the expected growth in energy demand. Yet that same nuclear power used in a weapon brings with it the potential for massive destruction.
New, cooperative efforts on the use and control of nuclear power are needed to grow this resource if it is to help meet energy demand and address security concerns. Such efforts must reaffirm commitments to extend peaceful applications of nuclear energy to confront proliferation where it occurs and to strengthen international nonproliferation arrangements and controls on nuclear technologies and materials.
These elements underlie the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership, or GNEP. As I mentioned earlier, Ministers from China, France, Japan, and Russia joined me yesterday in hosting a GNEP ministerial meeting. Through GNEP, we envision a world in which nuclear power is a leading source of energy and available to more states worldwide. GNEP partners are committed to promoting nuclear energy as a clean source of power, reducing proliferation risks, and addressing nuclear waste burdens.
We also envision approaches to the fuel cycle that offer significant nonproliferation advantages by ending the production of separated plutonium, drawing down inventories of plutonium and spent fuel, and assuring reliable fuel services, while extracting greater energy value. We invite other states that share this vision to join us in adopting these principles and moving forward to expand the civil use of nuclear power.
No single state can deal effectively on its own with the challenges of energy, proliferation, and waste that face the world. Energy markets are global, as are the consequences of our energy choices. Enduring solutions will require common approaches, shared aims, cooperation, and consistent effort.
As we move forward, reinforcing actions are needed to realize a serious expansion of nuclear power and uphold nonproliferation. Let me suggest several:
First, we must make progress on reliable fuel service arrangements that provide cost and nonproliferation benefits. In this regard, we welcome the proposals of a number of IAEA member states and the efforts of the IAEA Secretariat to organize alternative supply arrangements and reserves of nuclear fuel.
I hope, by the next General Conference, the IAEA is able to make significant progress toward implementing these arrangements. I am also pleased to report that this year the United States will start down-blending 17 metric tons of highly enriched uranium to commercial fuel for use in such a reserve.
A further step is the call by the United States and Russia for all supplier states to assist countries in arranging for the supply of nuclear reactors, training, and financing, as provided in the Presidents' Joint Declaration. This initiative will reinforce the principles of GNEP and related initiatives and encourage states' legitimate interests to share in the peaceful benefits of nuclear energy.
For these states, GNEP partners agreed yesterday to place a major focus on infrastructure development. The IAEA role in this area is vital and, in our view, should be augmented. For this reason, the United States will invest $1 million for training, assistance, and related projects that advance infrastructure milestones identified by the IAEA for the safe and secure development of nuclear power.
We recognize that not every nation aspires to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and that some have pursued military programs under the cover of civilian ones. To prevent illicit programs like those in Iran and North Korea we must all continue to insist on full transparency and compliance with resolutions of the UN Security Council and the IAEA Board of Governors.
As a responsible community, we must be willing to impose real penalties on countries that evade their obligations. There can be no partial solutions that reward noncompliance or the illicit use of nuclear technology.
Second, we must ensure security for weapons-usable uranium and plutonium and for nuclear plants. In cooperation with the Russian Federation, security upgrades under the Bratislava Initiative for fissile materials should be completed by the end of next year. This achievement is a direct result of U.S.-Russian partnership to reduce nuclear threats.
Cooperation to eliminate excess fissile material stocks also will continue. Together, the United States and Russia have committed to remove or eliminate roughly 870 metric tons of highly enriched uranium from defense use, and 68 metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium. This is enough material to make more than 42,000 nuclear weapons.
The United States continues to draw down its nuclear weapons stocks, consistent with our nonproliferation commitments and national security requirements. In fact, by 2012 the stockpile will be half of the 2001 level - the lowest level since the 1950s. We have also nearly doubled the rate at which retired nuclear weapons are dismantled. As a result of these efforts, I am pleased to announce today that the United States will remove an additional nine metric tons of weapons-grade plutonium from our defense stocks.
This material, sufficient for well over 1,000 weapons, is to be processed for use as fuel in U.S. commercial nuclear reactors - so that it can never again be used in weapons.
Third, IAEA safeguards must be robust and capable of addressing proliferation threats. Full confidence in IAEA safeguards is essential for nuclear power to grow safely and securely. To this end, the U.S. Department of Energy will launch this year a Next Generation Safeguards Program. Through this program, we seek to ensure that modern technology, the best scientific expertise, and adequate resources are available to keep pace with expanding IAEA responsibilities.
Fourth, national controls and regulations for the safe and secure use of nuclear power must be in place for any nation using or aspiring to use nuclear power. A nuclear or radiological incident whether as an act of terror, or human or mechanical error, or a failure of safeguards could erode public confidence and cripple the future of nuclear energy.
For this reason, we seek universal adherence to, and full compliance with, international nonproliferation requirements. We must steadily work to improve nonproliferation mechanisms and practices.
And where mechanisms are available to build national capacity such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism, the Proliferation Security Initiative, UN Security Council Resolution 1540, nuclear emergency conventions, and the IAEA's nuclear security and safety programs we encourage participation, leveraging of resources, and coordination of assistance.
Finally, to facilitate nuclear trade and promote fair competition, we should agree to put in place an international nuclear liability regime. I am pleased to report that the United States is working to complete the steps needed to deposit its instrument of ratification to the Convention on Supplementary Compensation. I urge other member states to join us in ratifying this instrument and working to bring it into effect by next year's General Conference.
In closing, when the United States looks to the future, we see a world with new arrangements that provide for more nuclear energy and reduced risk. With vision, political will and cooperation, the prerequisites for the safe and secure expansion of nuclear energy in the 21st century can be established and sustained. Working with member states and the IAEA, we believe that result is not only possible, but essential.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
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04/02/12 Albums By Bruce Pulver
Kat Edmonson's "Way Down Low" is top shelf music to be felt AND heard.
Kat Edmonson's new release 'Way Down Low" beams with the understated personality that is the artist herself. Engulfed in a strong, sincere "now that I have your attention, this is who I am, this is what I am about" attitude, "Way Down Low" is subtly hypnotic, highly addictive and peaceful music.
In her debut project "Take to the Sky," Ms. Edmonson arranged jazzy twists on contemporary tunes and offered fresh zest to jazz standards. "Way Down Low" showcases the mastery of simple, meaningful messages. Her songwriting and arranging is well evolved. Her lyrics are true to anyone in touch with life's real experiences.
The Edmonson voice delivers as if the listener is already a longtime friend. She paints clear imagery with the comfort of a favorite blanket. The music is pure, message is honest, and it all comes from somewhere oh so "Way Down Low."
Ms. Edmonson kidnaps the listener with her vital, vibrant music with a flair for the often difficult simplicity. She is gifted with a knack for being so easily relatable. Collaborating on writing, arranging and producing with bassist Danton Boller and the legendary producer Al Schmitt, "Way Down Low" is an easy keeper! Original yet somehow familiar at the same time. This music can be easily enjoyed by ALL
What a refreshing, honestly spirited artist putting her everything out there for the world to discover. Kat Edmonson is a well of talent, whose art needs only exposure to latch itself to a world in need of her boundless energy and passion.
More about the music
Songs of love had, love lost, love wished, not searching for love at all, a little drinking, having the hopeless blues, taking a long route, not knowing, lamenting the times in which one lives, and nature talking out of school. "Way down Low" covers quite an emotional spectrum.
Out of the gate, 'Lucky" which is co-written with Kevin Lovejoy is about happiness. Happiness accompanied by vibraphones, keyboard and organ. Add in a whistling interlude. We are all lucky on this one.
The Sam Henry composition "I Don't Know" speaks of love without knowing the reasons. Ms. Edmonson introduces this selection with the able assistance of Matt Munisteri's guitar. Oh, catch the strings supporting and the fat and floating percussive pulse. Playfully in love.
When love is gone after being so strong we often question "What Else Can I Do?" This song is written after knowing the love is no longer but not ready to let it go. The samba pulsed cadence drives through the emotion while Frank LoCrasto's piano tale seems to keep the emotional confusion on going.
What about the feeling when the world zigs when a zag is expected? No matter the actions are taken, the thoughts and ideas in the head all run against the grain? Ms. Edmonson laments this feeling with a redesigned expression of the Beach Boys 1966 song from the "Pet Sounds" album "I Guess I Just Wasn't Made for These Times." Certainly a common emotion for us all. Such tasteful playing on this ballad, worth paying attention to the instrumentation, percussion, horns, piano all supporting the mood.
Natural acts come honestly; honest acts are natural and often not planned. Love must be protected especially if it comes too easily at first as in "This Was the One." But did he lose her by taking her for granted? Again the supportive musical ensemble gets us through this emotion.
Playfully, who hasn't said "blame it on the champagne?" This proclamation about never drinking again gets the toe tapping with the classic instrumentation of a Nat King Cole trio. The swing of piano, bass and guitar is contagious. Rather intoxicating by itself.
Next Ms. Edmonson asks Danton Boller to rearrange the classic the Ink Spots' selection "Whispering Grass." The lyrics are offered in a whisper of their own. Beautiful and at a tempo almost motionless.
There are countless songs of being in love, possibly more of wanting to be. How many ways can someone say "I'm Not in Love."? Well give a listen to how Ms Edmonson makes it comically clear. With the seriousness of a waltz no less. Guys… She's not in love. Deal with it!
Confusingly, the tone changes. Has she found someone special? Why not take the long way home tonight? One way to get a little more time together. Then sprinkle in some Lyle Lovett (one of Ms Edmonson's pals) and the point is made.
"Nobody Knows That" There is a certain sadness when hearing the feelings someone has for another. All the while they don't see your love you have for them. There is a certain risk to opening about true feelings for that person. Kat Edmonson's voice and Frank Lo Crasto's Piano tell this story so well!
Hopelessly Blue written by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Miles Zuniga tells the classic story of good love gone bad from the eyes of the one hurt. Complete with all the Texas influence Kat Edmonson has incorporated in her diverse sound.
"Way Down Low" closes out with a slow motion reprise of "I Don't Know". Definitely an after hours, last call late night "hang" version.
Kat Edmonson again makes great music, an alternative certainly worth exploring deeply. Share this music with your friends, they will be so glad you did.
These are my comments. I welcome yours.
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Today, my little brothers wouldn't stop teasing me over the fact that I'm a virgin and they are not. They are 13 and 16, I'm 22. What's worse? My dad quickly joined them. FML
by lamsolonely / 05/12/2013 at 12:35am / United States / Miscellaneous
Today, I found out that my wife is having an affair with the same guy my ex-wife left me for. FML
by Anonymous / 05/06/2013 at 2:13pm / Ireland (Donegal) / Love
Today, I found out I'm actually the uncle of my children. All four of them. FML
by Liferuinedforever / 05/14/2013 at 3:13am / Pakistan (Sindh) / Kids
Today, I walked in on my sister masturbating with my curling iron. FML
by need € for new iron / 05/16/2013 at 3:49pm / Germany (Nordrhein-Westfalen) / Intimacy
Today, my brother tried to convince me to get a clitoris piercing at his recently opened piercing studio. FML
by Anonymous / 05/17/2013 at 12:40pm / Sweden (Varmlands Lan) / Intimacy
Today, it's my birthday. Three people wished me happy birthday: Google, my insurance company, and the place I lease my car from. FML
by trice / 05/08/2013 at 1:48pm / United States (Texas) / Miscellaneous
Today, I was leaving my doctor's appointment when a nurse stopped me. She exclaimed, "Wow you are so skinny! What's your secret?" My secret? Having an autoimmune disease. FML
by HamSandwich12 / 05/08/2013 at 10:17am / United States (Ohio) / Health
Today, I asked my father if he was proud that I have never done drugs, never drank alcohol, never had sex, never had psychological problems, never been to the hospital for something serious, never been in a fight and maintain good grades. He told me I was a boring daughter. FML
by peallow / 05/12/2013 at 1:01am / Puerto Rico / Miscellaneous
Today, my dad sat me down for the sex talk, except it wasn't really a talk, but rather him making me watch a hardcore porn video with him as he commented on what the actors were doing. I had to listen to all this and ignore his obvious erection for almost an hour. FML
by more than I wanted to know / 05/13/2013 at 3:10pm / Italy (Emilia-Romagna) / Intimacy
Today, my water broke while my boyfriend was breaking up with me. FML
by Carrie / 05/08/2013 at 1:41am / United States (California) / Health
Today, I went to the dentist to get a tooth filled. The nurse just finished taking my info when the doctor came in and started drilling. Through my chorus of screams he realized he'd forgotten to numb me. His only response was, "Guess I forgot to numb ya, huh?" while giggling. FML
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Today, I was questioned by police for forcing a 12-year-old to get in my car. That 12-year-old is my daughter, who refused to get in until I agree to buy her a highly expensive purse just to become popular. FML
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Today, as with every day, I had to endure my roommate talking to his wife in a baby voice. This is a grown man, who has had a beard since junior high, who literally talks to her like you would a puppy or a baby. Someone kill me. FML
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...this is really rather good:
It was on Radio 2's Book Club the other morning, I'm reading a download of it, and thoroughly enjoying it.
It raises the oft-asked question, if I could go back in time, with all memories intact, could I, would I, should I, change anything?
I'm on chapter 27, so not half-way through, so lots left to read.
It's not really SF, or fantasy, rather a sort of fiction that defies classification, a bit like William Gibson's Bigend trilogy.
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Anyone looking for a new book to read...
...this is really rather good:
Cheers, I've stuck it on the wish list for later.
Sounds a good shout, cheers.
My name is William Gibson, just in case you wanted to know. That chap has same name as me
Sounds quite similar to 11.22.63 by Stephen King about the Kennedy assassination, I'll check it out when it appears on paperback - cheers.
Thanks for the heads up, bought it last night and really enjoying it.
Thanks for the heads up, bought it last night and really enjoying it.
+1, started it yesterday and totally hooked now. Will need to pace it so it's not finished by tomorrow.
There's a trilogy called Big End??
Sorry, back on track.
Is it similar to Replay (70s not quite sci-fi about broadly similar things)?
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- Canada, Kvinde, 18-24
- Begynder-nomade
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The staff had a great impact on my stay at this hostel. Rude, disrespectful, partying very late with loud music two nights in a row while I was there, saying inappropriate and rude comments. Would not recommend this hostel because of this unfortunately.
- Anonym
- England, Par, 25-30
- Begynder-nomade
- 9 Bedømmelser
Slightly disappointed by this hostel. Things got off badly as no one was around to show us in, leaving what can best be described as a begrudging gentleman to give us our room and key. Not very friendly or welcoming. The room was not particularly clean, neither were the showers/bathroom. The location was good but atmosphere spoiled by clique of friends who dominated the space and left lots of mess, resulting in the loss of free breakfast for all. Was expecting more.
- Anonym
- England, Kvinde Group, 25-30
- Begynder-nomade
- 9 Bedømmelser
Good hostel, not far from town but a little difficult to find at night as no signs until almost there. Nice gardens and trees feels very tropical and very relaxed atmosphere. Could maybe have better lighting from the outside cabins to the bathrooms for the night but overall would recommend.
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- England, Kvinde, 25-30
- Ivrig rejsende
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I stayed here for a week and despite having slight reservations when I got there, this was actually a nice backpackers. It's a little bit further out of town than other backpackers in Paihia, but that was fine for me, I prefer it a bit quieter. Free wifi, clean bathrooms and communal areas, good sized lockers in the bedrooms. There were quite a few people staying long term which meant they had settled into the bedrooms so space was at a bit of a premium but other than that, no other complaints.
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Kevin Frenette: Fall River Guitar Guy
In a similar way, Frenette and his band members spool together their lines and splice them, and pull them apart again. To listen carefully to the music is also to be drawn into these plays of interlocking and combinationand ultimately to feel a part of nature, sometimes cool, sometimes dry, sometimes wild and wet.
All About Jazz: Tell us about the cover band you were in before you played jazz.
Kevin Frenette: That was something I was in for about ten years. I haven't been in it for about the past seven.
AAJ: So you must have been quite young when you started in it. Was it high school?
KF: It was in collegeUMass Dartmouth. One of the guys I was in high school with, he was also at UMass Dartmouth and he was in the band first, before me, and when their guitarist left I replaced him. And for better or for worse, I was in there for ten years. But it was a good ride, and we made a lot of money during that time. We did a lot of gigging, something that was regularfour nights a week during the summerand I was still working a full time job during the day, too.
AAJ: How did you go about deciding the music you played? Was it stuff you liked, or was it stuff the audience liked?
KF: It was all the audience. It was whatever was on pop radio. One of the guys in the group would give us a CD on Saturday night, and say, "Next Wednesday, have all these songs ready to go." So you had the pressure of having to learn five or six songs, without the benefit of any rehearsal together with the band, and then Wednesday night you had to be ready to play them all. But it was just whatever bubblegum stuff was on the radio at the time.
AAJ: Was this the '80s?
KF: No, this was late '90s, into the early 2000s
AAJ: Maybe Barenaked Ladies, Britney Spears
KF: A lot of Barenaked Ladies, a lot of Prince, U2all the stuff that was popular and on the radio.
AAJ: What drew you to the style of what you do now? It's difficult; it's cool on the surface, but not easy listening. Why do that when you could be making more money doing rock or straight-ahead jazz?
KF: There's something about being in the moment, with other players who are listening so intently and trying to make this spontaneous thing happen. To compare it to being in a cover bandyou're there to play the tunes the way they are on the radio, that's what people expectwhile you're still feeding off the other guys, and there might be flashes of, you know, playing off each other, there's nothing like being in an avant-jazz band. I can speak to myself and I can also tell it's happening with the other guys, but I'm trying so hard just to dovetail with them and just make music happenmake something that's really going to push forward. To me, there's so much to play in that kind of music.
When I went to college, I wanted to learn to play the guitar the best I could. And this musicit's the place. It's all about playing. And that's why I'm so interested in this.
AAJ: When did you start listening to jazz, and when did you start playing the type of jazz you do now? What teachers and friends were involved?
KF: I'll say '94. It was right when I started going to college for music. Originally I had gone for accounting, and then I begged my parents to jump over. And I had a bunch of friends; we were all in the same track, and we started all together getting into jazz around the same time. And what we would dowe would buy The Penguin Guide to Jazz, and we would all have a copy of that giant bookyou know, like The Biblewe would read that thing andI'm forgetting what their highest rating is. I think it's the crown. So we would look through everything that had the crown and try to investigate that.


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Left 4 Dead
The game runs on the Source engine and has an integrated benchmark, but the latter does not report the bottom speed information.
The Source engine is not very demanding, so the amount of graphics memory has no influence on the card's performance. The overclocking results indicate that the low GPU frequency is the main drawback of the Radeon HD 4850. The overclocked Gainward HD 4850 1024MB GS is as fast as the GeForce GTX 260 Core 216, a solution from a higher class, and even faster than it at 1920x1200. An excellent result for an inexpensive graphics card!
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
To achieve a playable speed in this game we disabled FSAA and such resource-consuming options as Sun rays, Wet surfaces and Volumetric Smoke. We use the Enhanced full dynamic lighting (DX10) mode for our test and additionally enabled the DirectX 10.1 mode for the ATI cards.
The increased amount of graphics memory doesn't help the Gainward card in this game whereas the overclocked GPU and memory frequencies come in handy, increasing the card's performance to playable level at every resolution including 1920x1200. As opposed to the Radeon HD 4870 1GB, the Gainward is almost silent, costs less, and can thus be called an optimal choice for playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R.:Clear Sky.


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Evergreen Academy Middle School's new outdoor classroom and garden features grass dunes, an herb garden and vegetable beds.
Flowers bloom in Evergreen Academy Middle School's new outdoor classroom garden.
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Let's Get Weird: Twenty Statement-Making New Pieces
Let your sartorial freak flag fly.
Lately, we've been hearing the phrase "Let's Get Weird" with such regularity that we're surprised it doesn't automatically come hashtagged, like #YOLO. Apparently it means anything along the lines of "let's get super drunk and have one of those nights that SNL's Stefon describes" or "want to hook up?" But what if we decided to take this literally? My friend is constantly texted by this guy who asks her to "get weird" when he means "have sex," and I can't help but picture her showing up to this booty call in a gigantic Comme des Garçons coat with a Fleet Ilya fox mask on her face and marabou (marabou) antenna on her head. Maybe she'd have on an iridescent backpack, and she'd definitely have to wear something with a cat on it.
He'd be like, "What the hell?"
And she'd be all, "You said 'let's get weird.'"
So what do you say? Let's all get weird with twenty pieces you actually might want to wear — booty text notwithstanding.


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Athlete Profile
Athlete: Anders Galaly
How I Eat
I eat quality foods but don't measure the amount
I eat 1-3 full cheat meals per week
How I Train
I workout mostly at a CrossFit Affiliate
I write my own programming
My Athletic Background
I played youth or high school level sports
My Experience With CrossFit
I have completed the CrossFit Level 1 certificate course
I have attended one or more specialty courses
I train other people
My Work/Rest Schedule
I usually only do 1 workout a day
I strictly schedule my rest days
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
2-4 years
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