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AMT/ERTL 1/9 Zundapp KS 750 Motorcycle w/Sidecar Kit First Look
By Ray Mehlberger
|Date of Review
|June 2007
|Zundapp KS 750 Motorcycle w/Sidecar
|Kit Number
|Primary Media
|Great scale for the bifocal modeler!
|Skill Level
|Out of Production
First Look
The Zundapp KS 750 was mass produced in more than 18,000 vehicles, from 1941 to 1944. It can doubtlessly be considered as one of the most up-to-date and modern creations of this period, in the field of motorcycles. Thanks to it's essential line and structure and the rationality of it's technical concepts, it's exceptional specifications and performance made it possible to use it widely on all fronts during WWII.
Tech Data:
- 4 stroke engine: cc 751 CMP
- 2 driving gears
- Weight: 400 KGS (with sidecar)
- Weight allowed: 540 KGS (with sidecar)
- Gears: 4 + reduced and reverse
- Performance: 25 hp at 4400 revs per minute
- Constant Minimum Speed: 3 km per hr
- Maximum Speed: 95 km per hr
- Fording capacity: 400 mm
- Consumption: on road – 7 liters every 100 kms. Off road – 9 liters every 100 kms
- Fuel distance: 350 kms
"Blueprinters" was a newsletter that Ertl published. It was sent to subscribers that predominantly built car and truck models. As part of the subscription to it, every so often, Ertl offered limited re-issues of older car and truck model kits that were ONLY available to subscribers. The dug the molds of these older kits out of their mold archives and ran small quantities of them, which they thought would all sell.
They went wrong with offering the 1/9th scale Zundapp KS 750 with side car as one of these exclusive Blueprinter specials. The car and truck buffs did not snatch them up and mail orders were very poor. Ertl, thus, was left with a lot of the run of the kit left at the factory. They hauled skid loads of this kit to their factory discount store, near their plant in Dyresville IA and sold them to the general public. They still moved very slowly and Ertl reduced their price at least twice. In the end, they were going for 4 bucks apiece. Quite a bargain! I bought a large number of them, back in the early 90's, when this happened and re-sold them on the internet (pre-eBay) for a tidy profit each time.
These blueprinters came in a very sturdy, end opening generic all white box – with just black text on them. This box has 3 end flaps and a locking tab. Some of the kits were even sold with the generic brown shipping box, that they were further put into to mail them to subscribers that purchased them. Strangely, the return address on the brown box is not Ertl's address in Dyresville, but another firms address in Cedar Rapids IA. Maybe Ertl farmed the job of mailing out the kits to this outfit? I have never figured that one out.
Ertl at one time owned all of ESCI's 1/9th scale line of various military motorcycles, a Kubelwagen (reviewed elsewhere here), and a Kettenkraftrad. These molds later went to DML dragon and Revell of Germany. For a while, they were re-leased by both of them. DML even included vinyl figures in some of them, of their own molding.
The kit has 7 very light gray parts trees, 1 black vinyl tree, 1 clear tree, 4 black vinyl tires, a length of black wire sleeving, a couple of metal springs, the decal sheet and the instructions in it.
One of the trees was only ever offered, previously, in ESCI's kit of the solo version of the KS 750 (without the sidecar). Ertl grabbed this tree from their mold archives by mistake or as a BONUS. It is mostly weapons and personal gear used by fallschirmjager troops, The problem is that Ertl did not also include the black vinyl straps and buckles for this stuff too. You will have to make those out of lead foil or paper.
The instructions consist of 2 large sheets, that are folded in the center into 4 pages each. A smaller sheet, printed on one side, gives assembly drawings for the BONUS parts.
Page 1, of the first instruction sheet, begins with a very inky and dark photo of the model made up with Grossdeutschland Division markings. This is followed by telling you about the optional winter version you can build, with heating on the sidecar and the bike steering handles. This is in 5 languages, including English.
Page 2 is the parts tree drawings.
Page 3 gives the first 4 assembly steps and a list of the lengths you have to cut the wire sleeving to for plumbing and wiring the bike. Assembly steps also include written instructions, on how to do that particular step, in multiple languages – including English.
Page 4 has the decal markings identities and a 4-view drawing that shows the general placement of what markings you may choose for the very large decal sheet.
Page 5 through 8, of the second instruction sheet, gives us a total of 27 assembly steps.
Parts trees are not alphabetized or have part numbers molded on them. This means that constant referral to the parts tree drawings will have to be done. However, parts are chronologically numbered on the drawings and it looks like you go through one tree at a time to build stuff. It will make for some extra tedious work and care will have to be taken to not grab the wrong parts.
The first tree holds: the sidecar halves and its fender. Its tail light, its tie down rings and three storage boxes that mount on the sidecar and bike. (32 parts).
The second tree holds: the sidecar frame, it's trunk lid and wood floor slats, a leaf spring, a headlight housing and a MG 42 machine-gun etc. (47 parts).
The third tree holds: the bike frame halves, its fenders and fuel tank etc. (30 parts).
The fourth tree holds: the bike's front fork (which you put the 2 metal springs into, to make it compress), fender braces, a jerry can, the bike's handle-bars, control linkages, engine dome etc. (78 parts).
The fifth tree holds: engine parts and fittings and some tools etc. (77 parts).
The sixth tree holds the spoked wheel rims for the bike, sidecar and spare tire (8 parts).
The next tree holds black vinyl seat cushions for the bike and sidecar, a tool box etc. (17 parts).
The seventh (very light gray) tree holds the BONUS parts (as already mentioned, only previously offered in the solo version of the Zundapp kit by ESCI). You get: a canvas saddle bag to go on the bike, a canteen, mess kit, gas mask canister, fallschimjager helmet with liner, a folded tarp, a shovel, a bayonet, a panzerfaust, a potato masher type grenade and a MP 43 assault rifle with it's ground bipod and bayonet. Sadly, Ertl did not include the vinyl straps and buckles for this equipment, that was always in the solo version kit.
41 markings are given on the large decal sheet:
- 1 to 7 markings are of Zundapp logos, the speedometer face, a couple of information plates and tire pressure stencils
- 8 to 13 markings are license plates for Wehrmacht, SS and Luftwaffe
- Number 14 markings are alternate numerals to create your own license plate numbers
- Number 15 is a white letter "K" for Kliest Corps. vehicles
- Number 16 is for the 1st Cavalry Div. (later the 24th Panzer Div.)
- Number 17 is for the 78th Sturm Div. Number 18 is for the 100th Panzerjager Div
- Number 19 is for the 334th Infantrie Div
- Number 20 is for the 2nd SS Div. "Das Reich"
- Number 21 is for the 5th SS Div. "Wiking"
- Number 22 is for the 8th SS Div. "Florien Geyer"
- Number 23 is the symbol worn by Norwegian contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 24 is the symbol worn by Danish contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 25 is the symbol worn by Dutch contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 26 is the symbol worn by French contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 27 is the symbol worn by Belgian contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 28 is the symbol worn by Estonian contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 29 is the symbol worn by Croat contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 30 is the symbol worn by Finnish contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 31 is the symbol worn by English contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 32 is the symbol worn by Russian contingents of the Waffen-SS "Vlasov"
- Number 33 is the symbol worn by Russian contingents of the Waffen-SS "Kaminsky"
- Number 34 is the symbol worn by Italian contingents of the Waffen-SS
- Number 35 is the badge of the 1st Fallschirmjager Div
- Numbers 36 & 37 are badges worn by motorcycle units
- Numbers 38 & 39 are badges worn by motorized infantry divisions
- Numbers 40 & 41 are badges worn by radio transmission units
I highly recommend this kit to those modelers, like me, that wear tri-focals. Big parts, easy to see. I is, however, only for advanced modelers – due to the large amount of parts and assembly complexity. Although currently out of production, this kit…and others in the ESCI 1/9th scale line…may still be found on eBay or we can hope for a re-issue of them by DML or Revell of Germany again.


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I'm not super excited about Kingdom Hearts III at the moment… but that's only because what we've seen so far was so generic and abstract – and, according to Tetsuya Nomura, so early in development that it's not really indicative of much about the game anyway aside from its visual style. Until we see more of its characters, story, and worlds, it's going to be hard to get me too excited.
But which Disney worlds should play a part this time around? I decided to crack open that question to see which worlds would get me most excited about the game, and I came up with ten never-before-used worlds that I think really ought to appear.
Toad Hall and/or Sleepy Hollow
The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949)
Back in 1949, Disney produced a two-part animated feature titled The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad, based on two stories: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and The Wind in the Willows. The story was told by a narrator who kicked off both stories as if reading them from two books. Both stories featured more or less ordinary tales, free of connections to "magic," though the adventures of Mr. Toad featured anthropomorphized animals that fit right into the Disney universe.
Truthfully, either story (or both!) could work well in a Kingdom Hearts game. Toad Hall with its secret passages has a lot of potential as an explorable level; the Headless Horseman would make a fantastic world villain.
Sherwood Forest
Robin Hood (1973)
Disney's adaptation of the legend of Robin Hood is one of the studio's more-beloved features, but I imagine it's been difficult to include it in a game because the rights to the Robin Hood name get tossed around so frequently. Still, it'd be a nice choice for a Kingdom Hearts game due to its adventuresome setting, and I think the "steal from the rich to give to the poor" social justice plot could mesh well with a more mature Sora who has to tackle other evils apart from magical ones.
Realm of the King
The Sword in the Stone (1963)
Just as Sora is chosen by the Keyblade, King Arthur is chosen by Excalibur. Disney's adaptation of the King Arthur myth – The Sword in the Stone – features Merlin, a character who has already appeared in Kingdom Hearts as a wise old wizard who hails from Radiant Garden. Merlin was supposedly once tied to the Keyblade and to training young heroes, and as such his tutelage of the young King Arthur could perhaps play a role in the next entry.
Given Merlin's supposed "timeline" those events should have happened years before the series kicks off, but that doesn't necessarily have to stop the story from turning there. We could always visit this world via time travel or some other kind of magic…
Marshes of Morva
The Black Cauldron (1985)
An obscure feature from the 80s, The Black Cauldron's plot eerily mirrors that of the Kingdom Hearts series. A wicked king seeks the Black Cauldron, which would enable him to raise the dead as his slaves, but he is opposed by a hero wielding the only sword that can effectively repel the evil king's minions.
This story could very easily be adapted to turn the Cauldron into an origin place for Heartless, and the "dark" setting of the story could just as easily be interpreted as a world within the Realm of Darkness – something we've never quite seen in the world of Kingdom Hearts.
Manor McDuck
DuckTales (1987)
With the revival of the DuckTales brand in DuckTales Remastered, Disney's got a perfect opportunity to give the character Scrooge McDuck more of a spotlight in Kingdom Hearts III by taking us to his place of origin: Manor McDuck.
While Donald's away fighting Heartless in the final battle, we could see his three nephews left in McDuck's care…until Heartless come seeking ol' Unca Scrooge's riches. The question is… which of Scrooge's nemeses should be the villain?
The New World
Pocahontas (1995)
I'll be honest: I mostly want to see the world of Pocahontas come to life because the movie is so gosh darn beautiful. There are plenty of scenes from the first encounter between Pocahontas and John Smith that would come alive in magnificent colors if adapted for the video game world, and the wise tree Grandmother Willow could serve as an interesting source of series lore.
Kingdom of the Sun
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Kuzco's kingdom in The Emperor's New Groove, like other kingdoms within the Kingdom Hearts series, would be a great site for adventure. It's got a gigantic city, a vast countryside, and rural villages – all of which could intersect, making for a massive world to explore.
It might not be one of the most-beloved stories in the Disney canon, but it's one of my wife's favorites, and I know it's gotta have more diehard fans.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
The Kingdom Hearts series could use a few more unorthodox stories and worlds, and Atlantis fits the bill nicely. Because the world of Atlantis is more or less dormant, having been lost long ago, it could also exist within the Realm of Darkness. The voyage of Milo and crew to discover the lost city could coincide with Sora's own efforts to pierce into the Realm of Darkness.
The Sea of Stars
Treasure Planet (2002)
Including both Treasure Planet and Atlantis themed worlds might be a bit redundant, as they're both voyage stories and both have similar twists. However, the setting of Treasure Planet could be even more appropriate for Kingdom Hearts, which already features a similar form of travel between its universe's worlds in the form of the Gummi Ship.
Should the story feature multiple destinations within the Realm of Darkness, it's also possible that, like the scenario proposed above for Atlantis, Sora could need to recruit assistance in reaching many of these darkness-shrouded worlds. If that's the case, Treasure Planet could be just one of these destinations. The question is: what role would Treasure Planet play in the overall plot?
Kingdom of the Flower
Tangled (2010)
Probably the best example of a modern-day Disney classic, the setting of Tangled, with its secluded tower, vast woodlands, and colorful kingdom, would fit nicely amidst all the other fantasy kingdom settings we've seen across the series' history. The challenge would, as always, be to find a way to make it stand out from those other worlds.
However, for Rapunzel's kingdom, I think its most unique qualities could come out with cutting-edge next-gen visuals. The scene with the lanterns, for example, could be positively stunning on PS4 and Xbox One, as could the tranquil grove where Rapunzel's tower is hidden. The evil witch Gothel would also make a fantastic villain due to her use of deceit, which could extend beyond Rapunzel to Sora & Co.
These are just a few examples of unused Disney universes, chosen because of their adventuresome settings – and in a few cases, because of their connections to existing Kingdom Hearts characters. I'm sure the team at Square-Enix will shock and amaze – there are even rumors that we'll visit Pixar-themed worlds or the universe of Star Wars. In the meantime, however, all we can do is guess. Which worlds would you most like to see? Share your thoughts in the comments!


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Why the Ryan budget is doomed
Over at Zero Hedge there's a long discussion of the Welfare State.
We have long argued that at its core, modern society, at least on a mathematical basis – the one which ultimately trumps hopium every single time – is fatally flawed due to the existence, and implementation, of the concept of modern "welfare"…
Love the term "hopium". It describes well the addictive drug that underpins the Welfare State. And we have "long argued" exactly the same thing Zero Hedge has and we've even produced the math – many times.
But has that changed anything? Even those who embrace and tout the Welfare State admit that mathematically it leads to huge deficits and eventual insolvency yet they resist any attempt to change it to prevent those outcomes. See their reaction yesterday and today to the Ryan budget (which, by the way, at least takes a meaningful swipe at "entitlements").
Zero Hedge then quotes "The Privateer", a subscription letter that bills itself as "the private market letter for the individual capitalist". To anyone on the left, the words "individual" and "capitalist" make what I'm about to quote immediately suspect.
For those who've spent years studying this problem, nothing that I quote from The Privateer is going to be a surprise. But I did like the way it was done. A little different twist on the discussion than you'll usually see:
The Great Delusion – "Welfare"
For the best part of the last two decades, it has been accepted as an indisputable fact even by the mainstream media that the two great pillars of the welfare state – medicare and social security – will break the government which offers them. Today, every nation in the world makes at least some pretense of providing "welfare" to its citizens. Since the "developed" (or "rich") nations are those where these systems are most "developed", these are the nations most at risk of crumbling under their burdens.
Welfare has many antonyms, but "hardship" is particularly apt in this context. Wikipedia's entry on "welfare" ends like this: "… this term replaces "charity" as it was known for thousands of years, being the act of providing for those who temporarily or permanently could not provide for themselves." As usual, the defining characteristic is missed. Charity is voluntary. "Welfare" as practised by government is compulsory. This makes the two terms opposites. It also brings about the opposite results. Charity is a voluntary act made by those who have a surplus to assist those who do not. "Welfare" is a system guaranteed to end up in hardship for everyone but particularly for those who are forced to be "charitable".
The insoluble dilemma of a "welfare state" is twofold. First, it results in a situation in which the majority of people who vote are partially or wholly dependent on the state for their sustenance. In every "advanced" nation today, those who vote for a living outnumber those who work for one. It is true that not everybody, or even a majority of those eligible in many cases, bothers to vote at all. It is equally true that the "wards of the state" have much more incentive to vote than do those who are to provide for them.
The second dilemma is the issue of the unfunded liabilities. The US government divides its budget into discretionary and NON discretionary items. The bulwarks of the welfare state, social security and medicare, fall into the second category. They are considered untouchable. There are only two problems here. First, the unfunded liabilities of these two programs are somewhere in the order of $US 80 – 120 TRILLION. Second, any talk of sharply lower annual deficits (let alone talk of a return to a budget balance) are puerile without MAJOR surgery being performed on medicare and social security. They are gigantic millstones around the neck of the US economy as they are on the economies of all other nations.
In the hands of government – "welfare" becomes its antithesis – "hardship". Today, this is being illustrated in real time in Greece. But no nation can afford a welfare state in the long run.
I noticed yesterday that one of the first complaints about the Ryan budget is that it leaves defense alone for the most part, but goes after both Social Security and Medicare with plans to reform them in such a way that they are no longer the unfunded liabilities they now are.
Defense spending isn't our problem. It is a budget item. It has to be funded every year. Don't have the money? Cut the budget (and they've done that to the tune of $487 billion over the next 10 years – and that's before sequestration).
But that's not the case with "non discretionary" spending is it? That isn't a budget item in the sense defense is. It can't be cut under current law, can it? Those are important points often left out of the discussion about "what to do", especially when the distraction of defense spending is introduced into such a conversation.
That, however, is not why I wanted to discuss this today. I could emphasize almost every line from the quoted piece. It has that much substance. The are a number of points I want to amplify.
One … welfare, as The Privateer notes, is not charity. In fact, welfare is the opposite of charity as piece says. And when the state becomes a welfare state, it usually pushes much of charity out of the way. The major point, of course, is charity is a voluntary act by people who have a "surplus" they're willing to part with in order to help those who need help. There is nothing voluntary about welfare. And the involvement of the state leads to outcomes like this:
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's food police have struck again!
Outlawed are food donations to homeless shelters because the city can't assess their salt, fat and fiber content, reports CBS 2's Marcia Kramer.
Glenn Richter arrived at a West Side synagogue on Monday to collect surplus bagels — fresh nutritious bagels — to donate to the poor. However, under a new edict from Bloomberg's food police he can no longer donate the food to city homeless shelters.
It's the "no bagels for you" edict.
"I can't give you something that's a supplement to the food you already have? Sorry that's wrong," Richter said.
Of course it is wrong. That's just the latest example. There are, as everyone knows, untold numbers of similar nanny-state rules that have been enacted over the years simply because of the Welfare State mentality that pervades much of government. In NYC, in this example, a kind of years long charity has essentially been outlawed by the Mayor because he has decided that the state should be the decision maker as to what citizens of the city's welfare regime put in their mouths, not charitable givers. Result – you get to pay more for "welfare".
But you need to move back a couple of clicks and take a broader look at what the Privateer calls the "insoluble dilemma" of the welfare state – any Western welfare state. By design:
[I]t results in a situation in which the majority of people who vote are partially or wholly dependent on the state for their sustenance.
And that then leads to insoluble dilemma one:
In every "advanced" nation today, those who vote for a living outnumber those who work for one. It is true that not everybody, or even a majority of those eligible in many cases, bothers to vote at all. It is equally true that the "wards of the state" have much more incentive to vote than do those who are to provide for them.
That, in a nutshell, is the dynamic that both feeds and dooms the welfare state. The creation of a class of people incentivized to perpetuate the Welfare State because the Welfare State has made them dependent.
It naturally leads to insoluble dilemma two, which, of course, is the creation of untouchable but also huge and unfunded future liabilities that no politician – who panders for votes for a living — is willing to address for fear of losing those "who vote for a living".
That describes precisely what we're seeing today in this country as well as the countries of Europe. The end is inevitable. The will to do anything about it doesn't exist.
If you don't believe me, watch the critiques of the Ryan budget over the next few days.
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A point that needs emphasis—EVERYBODY knows the math. It is not in dispute, until you get to the press conference or TV studio. Even Deemocrats know it, and have so said. But they will slime the Ryan plan…or any other…and pretend all is well. ————————————————————————————————————————————————–
A minor quibble; "Welfare" is a system guaranteed to end up in hardship for everyone but particularly for those who are forced to be "charitable". That depends on the cratering of the system. And people like our Erp are cruel, because they expose those among us who really are helpless to a very harsh…even deadly…reality when the system fails.
@Ragspierre "because they expose those among us who really are helpless to a very harsh…even deadly…reality when the system fails." Which is why he see no inherent problem in taking a gun to the house of anyone with wealth and taking their wealth to ensure the system never fails. He is, however, unable to do the look ahead, where promoting the dole and vote class will eventually overwhelm the wealth creating class and everyone will end up in essentially the same hell hole. Never fear however, he perceives through some magic that he and his won't be affected by any such future.
@Ragspierre "because they expose those among us who really are helpless to a very harsh…even deadly…reality when the system fails." Which is why he see no inherent problem in taking a gun to the house of anyone with wealth and taking their wealth to ensure the system never fails. He is, however, unable to do the look ahead, where promoting the dole and vote class will eventually overwhelm the wealth creating class and everyone will end up in essentially the same hell hole. Never fear though, he perceives through some magic that he and his won't be affected by any such future and he's not particularly worried if the sterile, inbred, ex-military right wing bigots ARE affected. They need to suck it up, watch and learn and stop thinking in the modes of the last century.
@looker "he perceives through some magic" Twitter? Facebook? Semaphore? It's all Greek to our Scotty.
"It's the "no bagels for you" edict"… Let them eat cake? Sorry… too easy a target!
@DocD Only if properly labeled. Course, hungry kids can't really read labels…and we are assured there are kijillions of them in the U.S. If you are truly hungery, do you care about your fat intake? NO! Trust me, I have been truly hungry.
I would add that the welfare state imposes hardship on those that are forced to be 'charitable' AND those that grow dependent on it. The welfare lifestyle is not one to aspire to. The government is pretty miserable at it (see the bagel snafu). There is also the matter of the inevitable collapse of the welfare state as it becomes unaffordable. Those that have become dependent on the state will be economically crushed. You're seeing the results of this in Greece in the form of violent protests. So the welfare state represents a bad end to both sides.
@tkc882 Ever seen the way welfare recipiants are treated by their bureaucratic benefactors? I have. Makes you wanna puke. Think about your worst experience at the DMV, than raise that to the fourth power.
Along the lines of the bagel problem. Here in my locale the EU is about to slap Stockholm city with a punishment because sulfur levels in the city air have exceeded whatever the straight-banana guideline is from Brussels. The reason why sulfur levels are over the limit? Because diesel cars were classed as "environmental" a few years ago due to their low CO2 emissions, attracting a tax rebate. Diesel cars now match regular cars in numbers on the narrow streets of Stockholm. So in order to save the planet from cooking under a fractional degree change of temperature from the increase in plant-food in the air… they've worsened the air with an actual pollutant and are going to get fined by the EU. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. It is pretty much the story of modern western states who do nothing but "increase the contradictions" of their own stupid law making.
The Ryan plan is doomed because it seeks to address our problems in a rational, adult manner. You can argue the merits or lack thereof of the plan, but I'll say it again- Ryan is one of the few men with any balls in DC, because he's got a real plan and he puts it out there with his name and seeks to defend it. Contrast to Harry "No budget for over 1000 days" Reid and Team Obama "We don't have a plan of our own, all we know is we don't like yours". How can Ryan compete against the countless ads of him throwing granny off the cliff? Of the shrieks that seniors will be forced to eat dog food – if they can even afford that much? Of the "Blame the rich" crowd currently squatting and raping consequence free in our public parks? As for that cretin Bloomberg, I read that and I am forced to agree with Ace of Spades assessment of the situation – we must not really have a problem with poverty in this country.
"Even those who embrace and tout the Welfare State admit that mathematically it leads to huge deficits and eventual insolvency yet they resist any attempt to change it to prevent those outcomes. "
As an empirical matter, this is just plain false. Many welfare states are *not* headed inevitably towards disaster. Canada, for example, got its finances in order under Jean Chretien and Paul Martin, yet still has a substantial welfare state. It may not be the kind of economy / society that people in the U.S. may choose to live in but that's a different matter.
Moreover, the fundamentally important aspect of the welfare state missing in this discussion is the insurance aspect of social programs. Even if we were all individual capitalists there would be a great advantage to having organizations of like minded individual capitalists that we could pool our retirement, disability, and (especially post-retirement) health care funding risks with. Problems of moral hazard and adverse selection may make it unlikely that private insurance companies will provide that sort of protection, but that doesn't mean the protection is necessarily a bad idea.
@RobertKevinBell We could. Volutarilly. Duh. This brings up a certain carelessness in our common use of the term "socialism". We generally mean "state socialism". We "socialize" the impact of the verities of life when we combine in insurance, or in charities, and in other ways. Those are good, and we find they have utility…according to our "self-interest". Duh, again.
@RobertKevinBell Our social security system alone was based on numbers that are no longer valid. The presumption of an ever growing youth population which is always available to support a retired population, and the premise that the oldster's will die in accordance with their appointed time demonstrates the system won't work when you start, as our society has, frigging with the basic assumptions by changing the demographics. Not to mention the tendency of government to loot it's own retirement plan today covered by the IOU's of tomorrow. I don't think I'm particularly against a plan where McQ, Rags and I all agree to pay into a voluntary system that we three arrive on mutually and in good faith, but that's hardly what is going on. What we have is a system where people with guns show up and confiscate your stuff if you fail to 'voluntarily' play your part.
@looker Or, as I've said for several decades….Social Security is neither.
Purely in the service of the truth (and battlespace preparation), could it be pushed through and be useful for every recipient of Social Security and Medicare get a line of text printed in red showing how much money it will cost others to pay them their benefits, and how much it will cost to borrow to pay them, once the money they have paid in is gone?
For a complete description of the Ryan plan, see http://www.cps-news.com/2012/03/20/headlines-on-day-one-of-release-of-ryan-budget-2-0/
You seem to confuse your semantics with reality. For example, their are plenty of definitions of 'charity' that don't necessarily imply 'voluntarism'. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charity
I suppose that conservatives offered the same arguments against state sponsored welfare when it was first suggested as a solution for those who can't fend for themselves. Possibly by warehousing the disabled, the old, the children of poverty and the infirm in camps specifically designated for those purposes, you could possibly reduce the cost of welfare and at the same time keep the sickly and dying out of sight—while the malingerers (which I gather you feel are quite numerous) will be force out of such squalid conditions, to once again join the ranks of productive Americans.
Well, here's a kick in the head from the White House – Ryan is ignorant? Ryan?
Ignorant of the need for Green Energy funding – does Carney mean ignorant of the payoffs that Baracka is still making for his bundlers?


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43% abv
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It's really quite nifty when a blended whisky is more than the sum of its parts. So how 'bout when a whisky is actually more like an exhibition of its parts? Kinda like an exploded view wherein you can see the workings and trappings? Well..in this case that works too.
Green Label is a blended malt, comprised of single malts, none of which are younger than 15 years. Since 1997 Johnnie Walker have been producing this nifty little gem by marrying Cragganmore, Talisker, Caol Ila and Linkwood. This polygamous little gathering is a marriage made in heaven.
It comes together nicely in its smooth and rich overarching theme, but is easily dissected into some of its components. The pepper and spice are reminiscent of Talisker…the smoke and tartness are Caol Ila through and through…while the Cragganmore and Linkwood would logically carry the big purple fruit notes and sweetness.
The smoke on both nose and palate (but particularly the palate) is rich and cloying (in a good way) like a fine cigar, while hints of leather and spice are both charming and complimentary. There is a little bit of peat distinguishable from the smoke that shows off a little of the Islay side of this one.
The arrival is big and sweet and carries a bit more heat than the other Johnnie Walkers I've sampled to date. It coats the mouth in thick slices of tingly peppers and bold flavors. Rich, warming and rewarding.
Though not as good as the black label, and not necessarily better or worse than the blue label, this certainly is a worthy addition to the JW stable. If you can find it…buy one. Quite highly recommended.
– Reviewed by: Curt
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10 Responses to "Johnnie Walker Green Label Review"
Rest In Peace, O Faithful Vat
Johnnie Green, though we hardly knew ye, you were too solid and classy to last.
Indeed, the good die young.
I won't miss it one bit. I've been trying Ralfy's suggestion of one part Caol Ila 12 to two parts Talisker 10 for a few months, and it is MUCH better than the Green. The smokey delicacy of the Caol Ila smooths and adds a complexity to the peppery attack of the Talisker. So, bye-bye Green. Don't let the screen door hit you! No, really! Try it! It's really good. I actually agree with Ralfy on this!
It's true, Robert, I defend my sackcloth and ashes here as much on principle as punch. But with the 18 age statement now moved from the Gold Label to the upscale (?) Platinum, and the former knocked back to an NAS bait-and-switch "Gold Label Reserve", the loss of a mass-produced 15-year-old pure malt product still strikes me as a bit of a loss, certainly to JW and to scotch in general. That said, the Green was scotch done old school, with an age statement and no shame, or "secret recipe" nonsense, about its components. As vats go, it was as good as many, and it was its quality and affordability, and not the lack thereof, which probably made the Green an endangered species – margins are higher on younger, cheaper blends using grain spirit and the relatively few who knew the difference between a vat and a blend would not be able to support the price hike necessary to make up the difference. It's ironic that, with JW's focus on class and quality, it may have been the humble Green which tested the limits of their dedication.
All sentimental nonsense aside, yeah, there were always better bottles (and better combos), but given the proliferation of immature whisky hitting the shelves, each with its own niche "spin", the demise of the Green may still prove to be the dead canary in the mineshaft.
Hoping your Christmas was great and wishing you a Happy New Year, Sláinte!
As the price of Green now in the $60 range, I can actually make my own "Ralfy" blend for less money, and still be able to enjoy each separately (esp. Caol Ila, which I really like). The Green is okay with me, but I prefer the Black or Double Black when I want a blend, and they're cheaper. I really like the James Buchanan 18 SR better than all of them and can get it for the same $60.
I understand what you are saying, but for me its not a loss, although for many it is. There are still so many malts out there I need to try, including about 10 in my cabinet that I hope are even better than the Green. The bottom-line will always decide such issues, esp. for large corporations.
In fact, in memory of Green, I'll open one of those 10 today and compare it to the few drams of Green I have left. Have a great holiday weekend! Cheers!
Green label is outstanding! I score the recent release 94/100
Ah Ralfy there's much that I disagree on with that guy. He is likeable.
Firstly, you cannot buy the single malts contained in Green label, they are all on contract. Occasionally you can go to distilleries and they will sell some single malts in casking strength. The majority of the whisky contained in green label sells for far more than then green label if you can get them (some you can). It is JW buying power that allows them to secure these fine whisky's at such a good price then sell it for cheaper.
Second, don't worry about the price, green label is very very affordable but I've drunk whisky worth thousands per bottle over the years. Price does not always mean value.
Thirdly, this IS a blend of single malts, it is nothing like black label which is probably around 40% malt and 60% grain whisky. It's apples and oranges within whisky. Hands down green label is a finer whisky by a long long long way. But who am I to argue with all these ice and cola drinkers that gulp it down.
Fourthly, do not trust anything on the net. Most people don't know how to taste or aspirate to enhance flavor. Watch Ralfy, does he aspirate? Nope, instead he smacks it around in his mouth and doesn't even breath much. You actually taste a limited amount in the mouth, it is actually the olfactory centres where the big taste happens. So most people haven't even really "tasted" what the smell suggest it might be like. Do a blind tasting and see, just like most people who drink coffee could taste any difference between a dark roast of a city roast in an espresso. So seriously what do people know, I've heard people express opinions that are real palm to forehead moments.
Fifth, people love to bag out a commercial company and yeah that's fine where it merits it but seriously give credit where credit is due people. Sure JW is a big company and the rest of their line up is overpriced but they have hit an absolute cracker with green label that is probably going to develop a "cult" following for green after many taste this recent release of it. Only thing that I can bag out on it is the probable use of E61 however not the whisky itself. It is outstanding like I said, you will not be able to easily reproduce something close to it. Sure some boutique whisky's are great but to have access to high quality 15year old whisky at this price is something only a large company like JW can do.
Six, whisky age, yes whisky does age nicely but it does also lose some liveliness, there is a sweet spot and 15 years in this green label blended single malts does prove a lot.
Anyway that's my 2 cents worth. Sick of people jumping on the bandwagon to big note themselves when it is obvious how little they know.
Wow! Not sure how to respond to such a thorough dissertation from an obviously learned übermensch. Maybe you need to correspond with Jeff.
I think I'll just have to stop visiting whisky forum sites. Clearly I've learned it all now.
So clear, so definite.
Medical thought is that drinking alcohol to excess put you at greater risk of "aspiration". Silly me, I always thought it was a bad thing. I'd better start hitting the bottles…
I would agree with you if I were as willfully ignorant as our host has said. But just as David Suzuki took on a racist at Western University fighting fiction with fact, so can we here.
I agree, you cannot buy the single malts in JW Green… Unless you go into an obscure thing called a LIQUOR STORE. They are not on contract…the distilleries are all owned by Diageo.
Diageo, owner of the JW brand.
I don't worry about the price. But remember it is branded and at 43% and overpriced. Lots of better whiskies around. Is it the best of the JW range? Maybe, but if you hate liver like I do, will you buy the best liver around. And I will sleep easy knowing my friend has sipped (and likely not appreciated) whisky from bottles that were even more overpriced.
Probably the best thing Rob tells us is not to trust anything on the net, starting with his post. Actually, I would probably have missed out on some great flavour experiences (and excellent deals) if I didn't trust the net. You just have to know what to trust, and when that 40 million dollar inheritance you can get 10% of just by giving you banking info out is not as reliable as Curt's scores.
I think if Ralfy told us how we must drink our whisky, you may have a point. However, having reviewed 99% or more of his videos, I would say the only thing he insists on is that you drink it the way you like to. He frequently reminds us he is simply an enthusiast sharing his opinion. Rob, when you go through all that effort to communicate, maybe people will pay attention to you too.
Unless, of course, you're acting as a Diageo mole, giving your company's product a high "score" (based on what?).
"Though not as good as the black label"
You have GOT to be kidding me. Otherwise solid review.


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PEORIA, Ariz. – Mike Spencer landed the winning blow by topping Saturday night's Second Annual "Brawl for It All" pitting the wingless forces of the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars versus the USAC West Coast Sprint Cars atop the third-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval.
Other winners on the night included Josh Shipley in LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car action, Dustin Cormany in Micro Sprints and Chaz Baca, Jr., in AMA Mod Lites.
After winning the Passing Masters Dash to earn the pole position for the feature, Spencer raced on to the $2,500 "Brawl for It All" payday with his third overall triumph of the season and first in USAC Southwest / USAC West Coast competition.
The five-time USAC/CRA champion from Temecula, Calif., was chased to the finish line fellow Cali shoe Colby Copeland, with 12th-starter Josh Pelkey filling out the podium in third. Shon Deskins was fourth while 2012 "Brawl for It All" winner Charles Davis, Jr., rounded out the top five after starting eleventh.
Shipley added his sixth Challenge Cup Sprint Car feature win of the year in front of Ty Mihocko with Johnny Shelton, Jr., Jesse Turner and Mike Visser rounding out the top five.
Likewise, it was Dustin Cormany collecting his sixth CSP win of the year in Micro Sprint Car action by taking the checkered flag ahead of Ryan Walter, Pat Wing, Jacob Hawkins and Paul Martin.
In Mod Lite action, Chaz Baca, Jr., raced from seventh for his third score of the year in front of Nick Gann, John Priest, Josh Rivera and Brenden Priedt.


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Former Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib is an appealing NFL prospect, especially for any Buffalo Bills fan.
His former head coach Doug Marrone and former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett have transitioned from the Syracuse Orange to the Bills, and Nassib even believes getting selected by Buffalo would be a "match made in heaven."
This slideshow breaks down Nassib after extensively watching his performance, not by reading his stat sheet. If the Bills are going to take Nassib in the 2013 NFL Draft, chances are he will not slip past the first 40 picks.
After this article, Bills fans should feel a tad more informed on Nassib and see how he would fit into Buffalo.
Although there is plenty of time for Nassib to rise or fall in projections, he will inevitably be an intriguing prospect until the draft arrives.
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When fans of NHL teams feel that there is no hope for the current season, this is where they tend to look for inspiration and, above all else, faith.
Faith that next year could be better. That the second line won't always lack the scoring that it does right this second. That the lack of a puck-moving blueliner could be just around the bend. That the current starting netminder won't need to rack up 60-plus starts a year because some kid is killing it in the AHL.
Yes, teams turn to prospect lists and depth charts when things are bleak. And they also turn to them in times of glory.
Look no farther than the Boston Bruins for an example of that.
Yet every team in the NHL, from the Anaheim Ducks down to the Winnipeg Jets, has at least one prospect on the way that makes fans giddy. I'm here to identify that prospect for each team.
Real quick, lets define prospect. I'm not going to set a game limit or something along those lines. Instead, to be a prospect, a player must not currently be an important, integral part of his NHL teams success.
So that rules out players like Vladimir Tarasenko and Mikael Granlund. I'm not here to argue with you about who is "integral" on their teams and who isn't (though I'd be more than happy to discuss it). Instead, I'm here to shine a light onto the most promising, coveted prospect on every team.
If you find yourself thinking "this guy is full of it, it should be Player X", don't hesitate to let me hear it. But if more than the player I mention comes to mind, consider how lucky of a fan you are to be able to drool over more than one or two of the guys in your farm system.


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Now don't get me wrong, I still take my position as a teacher seriously, but it seems no one else does any more. Lately all these little turds care about is studying for the SAT, which is tomorrow, thank God, and at times I've had kids get up and walk out of a class I had planned so they could sit in the empty room next door and study or cook meth or something. The very worst part is something I experienced as a mid-level manager in the past, the expectation upon you to maintain discipline and order, but absolutely no power from above to do so. In fact, here I am regularly undercut in my attempts to control kids and discipline them by the very administration that requires I keep things interesting when they want me to. A case in point was with one particular class and one particular head teacher in which one week I was showing a historical documentary about the American Revolution and he came in to ask if there was any need to watch this (junk) and another time when I was planning an activity about poetry and he came in and told me to just let them study. So, why the hell am I here? In fact in many ways there is simply no alternative than to allow kids to study when they wish, regardless of whether I have something planned in class or not. They simply leave the class, and in the end I have no power because the grades I assign will simply be changed.
I hate to be so pessimistic about the situation here, but that is how it truly is
On to brighter things. After a wonderfully uneventful birthday weekend (I couldn't even go to the museum, it's only open about 4 hours a day weekdays) I have now less than two months left and soon my parents will be arriving for a fantastic Tour de China! We have an aggressive and exciting itinerary and I am primed and pumped… to be chauffeured around. Only joking, it's gonna be epic. There will be lots of pictures, I may even bring this crate so I can write whilst we drift lazily down the Yangtze.
Recently I was in another town to the south of my current Jinan locale called Hefei. It's quite to my excitement that I shall soon be calling that town home. No more water-less days and 6 story climbs encumbered by 5 gallon jugs of water, 5 potatoes, a carton of yogurt and a 2 liter of Sprite. Now I shall have water all the time and an ELEVATOR! Apparently at my new school they are no longer contracting apartments, you simply choose your own, and they have NO on campus housing! Joy of joys! I freakin' hate living on school grounds! (Not to mention, my new principal actually speaks English) So I'm bidding Jinan a not so sorrowful goodbye and looking forward to more challenges (arranging my own housing, moving, commuting to work) as well as a different city to explore. I'm still set on getting a motorcycle by the way. Oh and about the title, the recent bout of swine flu came straight outta Anhui Province WHILE I was there =]


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California's rivers, lakes, and coastal areas offer boating
enthusiasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities, including:
Boating popularity grew steadily over the last decade, as reflected by the increase in the number of registered vessels. As of December 31, 2004, California had 894,884 registered vessels.
The Department's mission is to provide safe and convenient public access to California waterways and to provide leadership in promoting the public's right to safe and enjoyable boating. To accomplish this, the Department administers statewide boating accident, law enforcement, and safety education programs. The California Boating Safety Report highlights important statistics and describes current and future program activities to enhance boating safety.
A. Boating Accident Program
The Department's boating accident program disseminates accident information to boaters, law enforcement agencies, educational organizations, and the media. The program is mandated by Part 173 of Title 33 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Annual accident information collected by the Department is forwarded to the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington D.C., and is made a part of the Coast Guard's annual publication, Boating Statistics.
California accident statistics are compiled under state law, Section 656 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, which requires a boater, who is involved in an accident, to file a written report with the Department when:
Department staff review reported accidents, determine the cause(s), and identify preventative measures and specific safety-related problems. Safety education and public information program staff incorporate these safety problems and related solutions into updated course materials, promotional activities, and brochures. Law enforcement staff also communicate these safety problems during Department-sponsored training sessions for law enforcement officers.
B. Boating Law Enforcement Programs
The primary objective of the Department's law enforcement program is to assist law enforcement agencies that provide waterborne law enforcement services. These local agencies enhance boating safety through the enforcement of safety laws and regulations. To this end, the unit offers training to law enforcement officers to ensure uniform enforcement of boating laws, and provides financial support to counties for law enforcement programs and activities.
During FY 2003/04, law enforcement officers from agencies participating in the financial aid program provided nearly 79,000 operators with boating safety education through enforcement activities. Their verbal warnings and written citations were instrumental in helping to prevent accidents and improve boating safety.
C. Boating Safety Education Programs
The Department provides accessible boating safety education through partnerships with educational institutions and non-profit organizations. These entities, in turn, provide crucial aquatic and boating safety education to students and the general public. Both teachers and students praise the boating safety course materials developed by the Department for their exceptional content and ease of use.
Additionally, the Department's Public Information Unit provides safety information to millions of boaters through a website, www.dbw.ca.gov, publication distribution, public service announcements (PSAs), and press releases. The Department has more than 50 different boating safety publications covering many topics, such as boating and alcohol use and proper PWC handling. Basic boating information, including laws and regulations, rules of the road, and safe operation practices, is provided to each person registering a vessel through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Other safety messages are disseminated through the Department's Boating Safety Awareness multimedia campaign. These methods allow the Department to reach boaters who may not otherwise come into contact with other forms of boating safety information the Department provides at safety fairs, boat shows, or in pamphlets.


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The Evolution of Dallas: Margaritas to Convenience Stores
Did you know that the first frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas? Or that the first convenience store, 7-eleven, was founded in Dallas? Dallas has a rich industrial history, which many attribute to the construction of multiple rail lines through the city in 1873. When petroleum was discovered east of Dallas in Kilgore, Texas in the 1930s, the area's population exploded. Oil is still a dominant source of revenue for the state of Texas, and products like stress balls and keychains featuring barrels of oil are tourist favorites. Many businesses have been founded in the Dallas-Fort Worth Arlington MSA alongside the region's booming petroleum trade. In fact, the headquarters of 24 Fortune 500 companies are based in Dallas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Arlington MSA, and imprinted items, as clever branding has undoubtedly played a role in these companies' development and success.
Dallas and the Benefit Worthwhile Causes
Along with the abundance of commercial entities headquartered in Dallas, the world's largest breast cancer organization, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, was established in Dallas. The organization's signature pink awareness ribbons got their start in Dallas, and the non-profit now has active chapters in 50 countries around the world. Due to the local origins of this charitable group, businesses seeking ideas for philanthropic initiatives may be interested in items like silicone wristbands featuring the recognizable trademark pink ribbon associated with breast cancer research efforts.
The Ultimate Dallas
It is no secret that the Dallas Cowboys are financially the most valuable sports 'franchise' in the world, with sports gear emblazoned with the Cowboys' blue star logo offered in retail and souvenir shops from the team's Arlington, Texas stadium to neighboring cities like Fort Worth, Denton, and Duncanville. Other sports teams based in Dallas include Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers, who practice and compete at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Major League Soccer team FC Dallas, based in Frisco, and the North American Hockey League's Texas Tornado, also based in Frisco. For tourists less interested in sports and more interested in Dallas cultural, consider visiting the Dallas Arts District, featuring venues like the Dallas Museum of Art, the Cedars neighborhood south of Downtown, where the arts scene began to take off in the early 2000s, or the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, offering colorful public murals and a plethora of vibrant stores and restaurants.


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Do you know what some of us did
In this little town where we live?
We're small-town girls and all that applies.
A group of friends that lived here all of our lives.
Most of us met about the second grade of school,
And went on through Elmhurst High
(now that was cool)
Sometimes we met on the school steps for lunch.
We'd laugh and talk as we sat together in a bunch.
We wore all the fashions, and went with the trends.
We dated and partied and sooner or later all had boyfriends.
We married and some soon became Mothers,
Some of us just had children quicker than others.
But, not long after we had graduated,
We got together and a friendship club was created.
We shared our lives with a once a month meeting.
We would talk about our lives and husbands,
We discussed our children and all our loved ones.
We've stuck together through marriages, illnesses and divorce.
Because that's what Best Friend's do of course.
We've gone from raising our children to tending our Mothers,
Deaths in our families and even new lovers.
Now it's some 54 years later-
Our friendship couldn't be greater.
We'll go on being friends as long as we can,
With prayers for each other right to the end.
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LANSING, Mich. Efforts to ban smoking in Michigan bars, restaurants and other workplaces have hit a road block in the state Senate.
Republicans sent the smoking ban measure to a committee where many bills go to die. Democrats tried to steer it to the health policy committee instead because the committee s Republican chairman supports the ban.
Democrats on Tuesday accused the GOP majority of ignoring a U.S. surgeon general report that says breathing any amount of secondhand smoke harms nonsmokers.
Republican Majority Leader Mike Bishop says workplaces should be free to decide whether to allow smoking or not, and government shouldn t interfere with private businesses such as restaurants and bars.


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Cheats and Walkthroughs
Gears of War 3's "'War Pigs" campaign trailer has been talked about and teased for a month now. We even posted a 10 second GoW 3 teaser trailer for it last week. Now the time has come to reveal the real deal. Gears of War 3 continues the story of Marcus Fenix and his fellow COG soldiers as they battle against the Locust.
Gears of War trailers have always made a splash with their song choices. What do you think of "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath for Gears 3? I think it's the perfect song choice. This one is sonically different from the original, it must be a remixed version.
"As the war machine keeps turning, death and hatred to mankind. Poisoning their brainwashed minds."
I can't speak for the members of Black Sabbath but I here I go anyway, the lyrics sync up well with the Gears trilogy. It was probably written about Gears of War, and maybe WW2 or Vietnam. It's my second favorite video game trailer to date. Being second to the Super Smash Bros commercial where Mario and Donkey Kong punch each other is an honor, I assure you.
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I try to get down to the beach for at least a few hours every summer afternoon. There are really only ten weeks or so to do it—two in June, four each in July and August, and maybe a week or two in September.
As a Milford resident the beach is free, as long as I've remembered to get my resident sticker. And it packs a million dollars worth of enjoyment. Sitting in my sand chair, feet in the water, watching the sailboats and the motorboats, kids and families frolicking in the surf. Or lying face down on my towel, toes dug into the hot sand, eyes closed, listening to the sounds of the surf, the seagulls—and of course snippets of conversation overheard as folks walk by.
An afternoon at the beach engages all of your senses—the aforementioned sounds, the gorgeous views, the smell of salt water, along with the tang of the salt on your lips. The hot sand and the cold, salty water feel wonderful.
Even when I'm reading my book or magazine, or dozing, the feel of being at the beach pervades my actions, making the moments special. It's hard for me to imagine the unfortunate souls who live inland, and can only visit the shore for a week a year—or never! Kids that have grown up without ever spending a sunny summer afternoon at the beach.
Makes me all the more determined to take advantage of my good fortune. Look for me there again next Sunday!


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Wellington - Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams has withdrawn from her Australian Open warm-up event in New Zealand due to "health reasons," placing her participation in the year's first grand slam in doubt.American Williams, who has been receiving treatment for Sjogren's syndrome, an auto-immune disease, had been given a wild card for the January 2-7 Auckland Classic."After playing a number of recent exhibition matches, Williams told her agent Carlos Fleming she was not ready to play in Auckland," a statement on the tournament's website said."We are disappointed to have lost a player of her calibre. While withdrawals of this nature are part and parcel of sport, we sincerely feel for the fans who will also be disappointed by the news of Venus's withdrawal," tournament director Richard Palmer added in the statement.Williams withdrew from September's US Open with Sjogren's, a chronic disease where white blood cells attack moisture-producing glands and can cause dysfunction of organs and body systems.The five-time Wimbledon champion, who changed her diet to include more vegetables after suffering fatigue from the disease, said last month that she hoped to return to the tour full-time in 2012 and to top the rankings.
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Celebrity Bride Deni Hines and What the Press Won't Tell You.
Deni & Daniel
Let me just make an unequivocal statement that no one can prepare you for the genuine warmth, laser sharp intelligence, striking beauty, wit and warmth that is Deni Hines. If highly decisive, fast acting, and not suffering fools gladly are not highly advantageous traits, then perhaps I missed something along the way.
Deni and her mother Marcia Hines
I met Deni Hines by chance, on my way to Perth, at the Sydney airport lounge. I went up to her and told her how extraordinary I thought she was, then ran away with a red face. Four days later there she was again, this time at the Perth airport, taking the same flight as me back to Sydney. She bounded towards me and said, "Do you know what happened to me recently?" and presented a finger with a gorgeous engagement ring. Immediately I asked her to do a 360 degree twirl, and at the end of her turn I looked her in the eye and said, "I am doing the gown".
Deni and Marcia at Kleinfeld, Manhattan
Deni and Marcia with brother and sister co-design duo Michelle Roth and Henry Roth
Of course life doesn't need a script, life is itself a script. After Hurricane Sandy hit New York, it was touch and go as to how our resources could muster gown, veil and accessories in time for Deni and her mother Marcia Hines' visit to my sister Michelle's NYC atelier. In much of New York there was no electricity, gridlock traffic and a tremendous feeling of despair. From a logistical perspective, people were held back from coming into Manhattan so some vital parts of putting together a bridal gown were not available.
Deni and Marcia with brother and sister co-design duo Michelle Roth and Henry Roth
Deni, Marcia and Michelle Roth at Kleinfeld.
The day before Deni was supposed to arrive with Marcia, a friend of mine – who sensed my anxiety over creating the perfect gown for Deni during her visit – invited me to the opening of the musical 'Annie'. Considering that the musical's theme tune is "The sun will come out tomorrow", I agreed to go. After taking our seats, I turned to my right and realized that I was seated next to Julie Scanlan, the wife of the Australian Consul General in New York. Immediately, I thought to share with the divine Julie that Deni was having fittings for an amazing, unique gown the very next day.
Sure enough, on Monday morning the sun did come out. Julie and her husband Phil, Australian Consul General in New York, came to meet Deni and Marcia. There was something truly Australian about that gesture.
Australian Consul General Phil Scanlan and wife Julie meet Henry, Marcia, Deni at Kleinfeld
Australian Consul General Phil Scanlan and wife Julie meet Henry, Marcia, Deni at Kleinfeld
The inspiration for the gown was the sense of joy from Deni expressing her individuality and uniqueness and not for one second questioning herself. Most of the fittings took place at Kleinfeld, the world's largest bridal salon. Out of 75+ designers stocked by Kleinfeld, we are in the top 5. After we presented her with concepts and sketches, it took Deni Hines 12 minutes to decide which of the gowns was her favourite.
Deni wore a caramelized candy blush silk charmeuse 1920's inspired gown, created exclusively for Miss Hines by Michelle Roth in NYC. Her headpiece was a 1920's style double-encrusted Swarovski crystal encrusted headband with a chapel length, shimmer organza veil edged in platinum Alencon lace.
Deni and Daniel
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Your doctor or an MRI technician will ask you some questions before the test, such as:
- Are you pregnant or do you think you could be? Generally, you shouldn't have a chest MRI if you're pregnant, especially during the first trimester. Sometimes, though, an MRI is needed to help diagnose a serious condition that may harm you or your baby. If you're pregnant, discuss the risks and benefits of an MRI with your doctor.
- Have you had any surgery? If so, what kind?
- Do you use transdermal patches (patches that stick to the skin) to take any of your medicines? Some medicine patches contain aluminum and other metals. These metals can cause skin burns during an MRI. Examples of transdermal patches are nicotine and fentanyl (medicine used for pain) patches.
- Do you have any metal objects in your body, like metal screws or pins in a bone?
- Do you have any medical devices in your body, such as a pacemaker, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, cochlear (inner-ear) implants, or brain aneurysm clips? The strong magnets in the MRI machine can damage these devices.
Your answers will help your doctor decide whether you should have chest MRI.
Items Not Allowed in the MRI Room
Your doctor or technician will ask you to not wear or bring metal, electronic, or magnetic objects into the MRI room. Examples include:
- Cell phones
- Hearing aids
- Credit cards
- Jewelry and watches
- Eyeglasses
- Pens
- Removable dental work
- Any other magnetic objects
MRI magnets can damage these objects, or the objects may interfere with the MRI machine.
The MRI Machine
The MRI machine looks like a long, narrow tunnel. During the MRI, you lie on your back on a sliding table. The table passes through the scanner as it takes pictures of your chest. Newer machines are shorter and wider and don't completely surround you; others are open on all sides.
Tell your doctor if you're afraid of tight or closed spaces. He or she may give you medicine to help you relax, or find you a place that has an open MRI machine.
If you receive medicine to relax you, your doctor may ask you to stop eating about 6 hours before you take it. This medicine may make you tired, so you'll need someone to drive you home.
Contrast Dye
Your doctor may inject a substance called contrast dye into a vein in your arm before the MRI. You may feel some discomfort where the needle is inserted. You also may have a cool feeling as the dye is injected.
Contrast dye allows the MRI to take more detailed pictures of the structures in your chest. The dye used for chest MRIs doesn't contain iodine, so it won't create problems for people who are allergic to iodine. Rarely, people develop allergic symptoms from the dye, such as hives and itchy eyes. If this happens, your doctor can give you medicine to relieve your symptoms.
If you're breastfeeding, ask your doctor how long you need to wait after the test before you breastfeed. The contrast dye can be passed to your baby through your breast milk.
You may want to prepare for the test by pumping and saving milk for 24 to 48 hours in advance. You can bottle-feed your baby in the hours after the test.


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You can collect your participant's pack that includes the jersey, the timing chip and the race number under the tent at the Louis Garneau Sports factory located at 30, des Grands-Lacs Street, in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.
The Granfondo Garneau-Québecor presented by Cascades is an annual 118 km bike ride between Trois-Rivières and St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, now in its 8th year of existence. The goal of the event is to promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle while raising funds for the Little Brothers Foundation. The event is intended both for cycling enthusiasts and experienced athletes. Last year, the event attracted nearly 2,500 riders.
The 8th edition will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2016. Riders will leave the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières at 9:00 am to arrive at the Louis Garneau Sports factory finish line in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures in the afternoon. Several groups will be formed according to cyclists' average riding speeds.
Since its creation in 2009 by Louis Garneau, the Granfondo has been very much involved in the community to support the Little Brothers organization. In seven years, over $380,000 have been donated to the Foundation.
See you on August 13, 2017 for the 9th edition!
About the cause:
In Quebec, there are more than 600,000 people over 75 years of age. 1 out of 2 lives below the threshold of poverty, and 1 out of 3 lives alone. This represents more than half the people aged over 85. After living a full life, these people find themselves all alone, without family, weakened by age, with no one to talk to or to share their life with. They are vulnerable to the losses that have crossed their path, like the loss of a spouse, close ones, of their family, or even moving to a CHSLD. Even aged, our seniors need social contacts, presence and love in their isolated lives. The promise of Little Brothers is to accompany the Old Friends, who were given this name out of affection and respect, whatever their condition and until the end of their lives. Present in 11 regions in the province of Quebec, 15 Little Brothers teams, supported by over 1,500 volunteers and thanks to the generosity of donors, can promise more than 1,200 Old Friends that they will NEVER AGAIN be alone by offering them a forever family.
About the organization:
For over 30 years, Louis Garneau has been an innovator in the world of cycling. What started in his father's garage has grown into an internationally recognized industry leader that specializes in the design and development of technological and innovative gear. We take great pride in our extensive product line that addresses the needs of all types of cyclists and athletes. We strive to produce products that exceed expectations and set benchmarks for technology and performance in the industry. We transform intuitive ideas into intelligent products. We capture an audience of millions of cyclists worldwide through our products and not only have we built a company from their needs, we offer a cycling solution which includes a one stop shop for all your cycling needs.
Whether you are training for your next triathlon or bike to work, Louis Garneau products will take your ride to a higher level.
About the organization:
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, news media, entertainment and culture, is one of the best-performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform, convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It holds a 81.07% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs close to 11,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and entrepreneurship.
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You can collect your participant's pack that includes the jersey, the timing chip and the race number at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières.
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- After-noon
- Arrival
Bus departures from Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures towards Trois-Rivières before the event
You can collect your participant's pack that includes the jersey, the timing chip and the race number at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières.
Bus departures from Trois-Rivières towards Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures after the event
- Morning Preparation
- After-noon
- Arrival
See you on August 13, 2017 !
Registration is closed.
Come back next year!
- Sebastien DelormeHONORARY PRESIDENT
Sébastien Delorme has participated in dozens of television series, over 25 theatre productions and has played roles in several feature films. But when he is not occupied with his professional activities, he can often be seen riding his bike. In fact, after a life-long passion for the sport, he now conveys this passion to young cyclists. His cycling club, Xpress Quebecor, now counts over 65 members between the ages of 6 and 15 in the Montreal region. Spokesperson for several cycling events, this year he joins the Granfondo Garneau-Quebecor team.
Have a question? Maybe there is an answer here for you!
The start will be given at 9:00 am at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières, at 260, rue Dessureault, Trois-Rivières (Quebec) G8T 9T9.
You can pick up your participant's kit which includes the jersey, the chronometer chip and the race number:
- Thursday August 11, 2016, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm at the Louis Garneau factory located at 30, rue des Grands-Lacs, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures;
- Saturday August 13 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières;
- Sunday August 14, the day of the event, starting 7:00 am at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières.
A shuttle service, available at a cost of $30, will transport participants and their bikes from the Louis Garneau Sports factory in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures to the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center in Trois-Rivières. Participants can take the shuttle service in the morning to get to the start line in Trois-Rivières, or in the afternoon for the return after the event.
The morning of the event, several shuttles will be leaving the Louis Garneau factory between 5:30 am and 6:30 am. Specific parking spaces will be provided for participants.
For the return to Trois-Rivières after the event, the shuttles will be leaving the Louis Garneau factory starting 1:30 pm and until the end of event.
If you don't receive a confirmation email within the minutes following your registration, it's because you are not correctly registered in our database. When you fill out the online registration form, make sure to complete all the spaces. If you submit the transaction and are brought back to the form, it means that one or more fields have not been filled out.
Yes, you can sign up by calling 418-878-2130 or in person by visiting the store located at 40, rue des Grands-Lacs in St-Augustin-de-Desmaures. The store's business hours are:
- Monday to Wednesday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday and Friday: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday: Noon to 5:00 pm
It widely varies as we have cyclist of all levels. The morning of the event, several groups will be formed according to the speed groups specified by participants when signing up: 20-22 km/h, 22-24 km/h, 24-26 km/h, 26-28 km/h, 28-30 km/h, 30-35 km/h, 35-40 km/h and over 40 km/h. We ask that participants finish the course within maximum 6 hours.
The FQSC license is mandatory for all participants of an accredited event as it allows you to benefit from a liability insurance and a training accident insurance. Your FQSC license for the event is included in the registration fees. When collecting your participant's kit, you will also need to sign the license document.
Yes, it is: you will need the date of birth of the person for whom you are retrieving the participant's kit. However, you cannot sign the FQSC license document in their place; they will have to come sign it at the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center before the beginning of the event.
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Don't Be Fooled by These Healthy Impostorsby Dana Angelo White in Healthy Tips, March 29, 2016
A recent news story revealed that many brands of grated Parmesan cheese contain wood-pulp fillers. This may seem like an isolated occurrence, but there are more food faux pas to be looking out for. Don't be fooled by these six seemingly good-for-you foods.


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Press Release - Holy Grail Frequency Marks Turning Point in Pyramid Mystery
Written By: Philip Gardiner
Posted: 1/8/2008 12:00:00 AM Reads: 862 Submitted By:0x6a656666 Category: Ancient Mysteries
An amazing new discovery by author, Philip Gardiner, will show precisely what the purpose of the Great Pyramid at Giza, and many other ancient monuments, truly was.
In his new Book, DVD and audio book, Gateways to the Otherworld, Gardiner unravels the mystery using science, etymology and hard analysis to show that there is indeed a special universal frequency that ancient man understood to be the true method of opening up a gateway in the mind to what we now term, Otherworlds.
The discovery will be of profound interest to all those interested in ancient and sacred sites as well as life-after-death investigators, ghost hunters and religious historians. The key to unlocking the many mysteries surrounding these areas of investigation may well now be here and involves the understanding of the very energy of the earth itself and our connection to it. In fact it is the Holy Grail of the paranormal phenomena world, hence the name given by one of the investigators who aided Gardiner in his work.
Philip Gardiner is the best selling author of The Ark, The Shroud and Mary, Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed and Secret Societies: Gardiner's Forbidden Knowledge. He has several DVD films out distributed by Real2Can.com and speaks regularly at international venues from Australia to America. His website is www.gardinersworld.com
Book: Gateways to the Otherworld, Gardiner, Philip. Published by New Page Books. www.newpagebooks.com
Press, Review Copy and Article Request Contact: Paul Hughes, Real2Can Book Publicity, [email protected]


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Today, I woke up and looked over to see the "beautiful girl" I slept with last night. Turns out it was the obsessive girl from my class with a man-face I had avoided all semester. In conclusion, beer goggles are very real and very powerful. FML
by coolguy / 11/06/2012 at 12:15am / United States (Virginia) / Intimacy
Today, I paid a locksmith $100 after I locked myself out of my apartment. All he did was hit it, and it flung open. It wasn't locked, it'd just got stuck. FML
by stuck / 11/07/2012 at 10:00am / United States (Pennsylvania) / Money
Today, my friend showed me a video of me in a nightclub. I was holding two Skittles vodka shots and shouting, "Red and green, merry Kwanzaa!" The shots were yellow and purple. I can't remember that night at all. FML
by Kallian / 11/09/2012 at 1:47am / Australia / Miscellaneous
Today, my friends and I went out to dinner. Being short on cash, I suggested a game where we put our phones in the center of the table and first to check their phone had to pay the bill. Our conversation died out, and fearful of having an awkward silence, I checked my phone. FML
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Racing fans, start your sense of distracted impatience: Forza 2 is hitting retail stores next week.
Not only that, but the price of the force-feedback Xbox 360 Wireless Racing Wheel has dropped down to a manageable $129.99.
According to the official press release, the comination of the wheel and the game set "a new precedent for realism in the racing simulation genre that will have gamers feeling every bump in the road and every jolt of acceleration as they take the corners on 12 of the most renowned tracks on the globe."
We're sold already!
More details below.
- "Forza Motorsport 2" offers more than 300 cars from over 50 of the world's leading manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Nissan, Volkswagen, General Motors and Lamborghini. Players can take their car to the garage and install alternative engines, suspension kits, bolt-on superchargers, brakes, rims and racing slicks. Players can also dial in advanced suspension settings, tire pressure and gear ratios.
- Experience an uncompromising physics simulation Top automotive engineers, professional race car drivers and experienced programmers teamed up to create a complete racing simulator experience. Cars incur dramatic damage and wear, which affects vehicle performance. Advanced tire and suspension models that respond to heat and pressure changes as well as weight transfer and aerodynamic load are just a few examples of how the gamer plays both crew chief and driver.
- Master real-world tracks from around the world From the famously challenging Nürburgring Nordschleife to the green hills of Tuscany, gamers can race on meticulously designed tracks with an incredible sense of speed and realism. "Forza Motorsport 2" features 47 ribbons across 12 environments, including real-world licensed circuits such as Mugello, Suzuka and Sebring International Raceway.
- Create and share a masterpiece with the world Players can express their inner artist in the paint and upgrade shops with nearly endless personalization options. They can customize the shape of their car by combining different licensed rims, performance parts and aftermarket body kits and create a unique paint scheme using millions of paint and decal options. Then racers can hit the track and take in-game pictures of their creation in the "Forza Motorsport 2" Photo Mode, or sell their work of art to an eager community for in-game credits over Xbox LIVE® using the "Forza Motorsport 2" Auction House.
- Literally feel the road, just like a professional driver Through the rumble functionality in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, players will feel uncompromising responsiveness to every acceleration, downshift and turn, making the racing experience as true to life as possible. With the latest improvements to rumble, force feedback and wireless technologies, form and function are placed into high-speed gaming motion, letting racers feel every bump around the turns at famous tracks such as Sebring as well as the differences in handling and stability in each car they drive.
- Compete in a vibrant online community Gamers can take their personalized car onto Xbox LIVE for some intense online wheel-to-wheel racing. They have the option to compete in private online sessions with friends or in large public tournaments on Xbox LIVE in the seamlessly integrated "Forza Motorsport 2" Career Mode.* They can earn in-game credits and even complete single-player career objectives while racing over Xbox LIVE. Or they can sit back and watch the best racers from around the world compete on "Forza Motorsport 2" TV.


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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
Release Date: June 29th, 2001
PG-13|2 hr. 25 min.
Plot Summary
A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment) is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O'Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin.
Cast: Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Brendan Gleeson, Sam Robards, William Hurt, Jake Thomas, Ken Leung
Director: Steven Spielberg
Genres: Science fiction, Fantasy
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures