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Film fans in the four main centres (sorry Hamilton) are in for a treat this Sunday evening as Event Cinemas are presenting a one-off double feature screening of two of the best creature features ever made - John Landis' An American Werewolf in London (1981) and John Carpenter's The Thing (1982).
With Auckland's apparent inability to sustain a dedicated repatory cinema like Melbourne's wonderful The Astor, these kinds of screenings are one of the few opportunities we get to see recent classics up on the big screen. It's an all-too-rare treat, and as cinemagoers it is up to us to demonstrate the commericial sustainability of such screenings by attending them.
You couldn't ask for two classier films to be paired up like this - both films are all-time favourites of mine and stand as two of the best examples of the raw power of practical special effects.
Combining horror and comedy with an effortlessness that is all but absent from contemporary cinema, John Landis' An American Werewolf In London is both genuinely scary and laugh-out-loud funny.
It stars David Naughton (Hot Dog...The Movie) and Griffin Dunne (After Hours) as two young Americans backpacking through England. After being warned away from the Yorkshire Moors by a pub full of grim-faced Englishmen (keep an eye out for young Rik Mayall!), the pair ignore the advice and trek into the night, where they are promptly attacked by a werewolf.
Dunne dies from his injuries but Naughton is now struck by the classic werewolf curse and winds up in London under the care of a comely nurse played by legendary British babe Jenny Agutter, seen recently in the hit TV series Call the Midwife.
The tone of An American Werewolf In London is quite difficult to define, but it's perhaps best represented by this NSFW scene in which the cursed Naughton sits in a scummy London porno theatre while the rotting corpse of his best buddy tries to convince him to commit suicide so he'll stop turning into a wolf and killing people.
Writer/director John Landis has made several modern classics (Animal House; The Blues Brothers; Trading Places; Three Amigos), but Werewolf endures as his most personal work. He was inspired to write the screenplay by his experiences in the late '60s and early '70s working as a stuntman on movies like Kellys Heroes in Eastern Europe, where he encountered various local superstitions.
Landis combines British absurdity with American self-regard to create a truly Transatlantic sense of humour in Werewolf, and that uniqueness has helped the film come to be regarded as a genuine modern classic.
Like his fellow Trailers From Hell contributor Joe Dante, Landis continues to work, but has fallen out of favour with mainstream Hollywood. Which sucks. His son is doing quite well as a screenwriter though.
Another reason An American Werewolf In London endures is the visceral impact of its ground-breaking special effects. Legendary make-up and effects artist Rick Baker (Men In Black; The Ring; Gorillas In The Mist) won the first of seven Oscars for his work in Werewolf, which was the first film to show the gut-wrenching physical realities of a human turning into a wolf without the use of shadows or cutaways.
It's amazing stuff, and is particularly impressive when compared with modern transformation scenes which rely too heavily on computer generated imagery (CGI), such as those in the film's belated, ill-fated sequel, An American Werewolf In Paris, which Landis was not involved in. It is pants.
Further cementing the appropriateness of their pairing for this double feature, The Thing is also remembered for the presence of cutting-edge, practical in-camera effects, and they're arguably even more impactful than those in Werewolf.
Kurt Russell stars as one of a group of men stationed at a remote base in the Antarctic who come against a relentless alien threat that consumes and replicates its victims. So you never can be sure if the guy standing next to you is an alien or not.
The film, arguably director John Carpenter's best (he stopped making good films soon after this), sustains its excruciating tension masterfully and breaks up the long periods of silence with eye-popping set-pieces that contain some of the most creatively disturbing imagery ever to be committed to screen.
During one such (again NSFW) scene, a patient's stomach opens to create a giant mouth which promptly chomps off the arms of the man applying a defibrillator to his chest. Then the man's head detaches, sprouts spindly legs and eyes, and proceeds to scuttle away. David Clennon, one of many fantastic and familiar characters actors that populate the cast, says all that can be said at 2:09.
The Thing's practical effects stand as one of the the high watermarks for the pre-CGI era. They were created by a mad genius known as Rob Bottin, who went on to do similarly impressive work in films like Robocop; Total Recall and Seven.
The modern film world appears to have little use for the talents of people like Bottin, as evidenced by The Thing's recent prequel (confusingly also titled simply The Thing) which predictably went the CGI route for most of its effects.
The 2011 The Thing isn't entirely without merit, but it utterly fails to present any visuals that compare to those Bottin created for the original.
The film famously flopped when it was released in the American summer of 1982, where audiences instead flocked to a much more friendly kind of alien - E.T. But The Thing's reputation grew over time and it currently stands as a bonafide modern classic. Don't miss the chance to see it in all its gruesome glory on the big screen.
The An American Werewolf In London/The Thing double feature plays at various Event Cinemas around the country at 7.30pm this coming Sunday, February 10th.
The Event Cinemas people tell me they have more screenings like this planned, but are still negotiating titles. Let's all show them how good an idea this is by showing up.
Oh yeah, and beware the moon.
Fan of these films? Will you be attending their screening? Do you think there should be more retro screenings like this? What films would you like to see up on the big screen? Comment below!


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[quote user="dezzzR"]Yea and if you said those things in front of homosexuals theyd press charges. Theyre just as bad as the religous freaks.
lol uhh...pretty sure you cant press charges for language, buddy.

lol yea freedom of speech. I think he was just making a point
[/quote]Its called a hate crime. Look at that Indian kid(forgot his name). Hes getting 10 years for "bullying" that "forced" a gay college student to jump off a bridge. Is that really fair? I believe he should get deported or some hard time, but 10 years??
I've mentioned that that case in particular is far from over. It's going to be a benchmark case for years to come regardless of the final outcome.
It's not a hate crime to use words lol. It IS a hate crime if you use those words to fuel a hurtful outcome.
I dont really want to talk about that case. it's extremely controversial. lol
[/quote]More political correct bull****. Its poisoning this country.
[/quote]That case is going to set all type of precedents. Everything becomes much more complicated when it involves homosexuals/lesbians....especially business, education, medical etc. I really don't get that either. Laws have been passed allowing same sex marriage, they receive the tax benefits of hetero married couples, adoption(deductions) The playing field has been equalized....so then why do they get an "extra card" to play when something doesn't go their way? They should no longer be allowed to cry discrimination. The hetero's are being discriminated against here.[/quote]
bullying isn't just about sexual preference though. There is a big push to stop bullying.
Whether you want to consider that case bullying or not is up for debate i guess, but I would consider it bullying.
[/quote]OK. Case can def be made that in this situation, Bullying is the primary violation, but the undertone of the fact that it was a homosexual performing homosexual acts that were being captured via video complicates things. At least for the jury. How can anyone be sure that the jury was able to rule completely objectively on "bullying" without being influenced by the homosexual connection. Whether the emotion that was evoked from the jury be, pity, disgrace, etc. The objectivity to make a verdict decision based on the sole fact has been comprimised and emotion could very easily enter a jurors mind.
B's right, they won't be happy till we are all homos...lol

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Eggnog French Toast Bake
This is the perfect make ahead breakfast for Holiday guests. It takes about 5 minutes to put together, cover it and let it sit over night and in the morning all you have to do is throw it (figuratively, of course) in the oven and sit back and watch the wonder and amazement on the faces of your guest that you pull off something so tasty without even breaking a sweat.
- Arrange the bread cubes in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the bread, toss lightly to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, and up to 24 (I recommend refrigerating overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350. Bake french toast uncovered for 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of your heart. This commonly used test allows your doctor to see how your heart is beating and pumping blood. Your doctor can use the images from an echocardiogram to identify various abnormalities in the heart muscle and valves.
Depending on what information your doctor needs, you may have one of several types of echocardiograms. Each type of echocardiogram has few risks involved.
An electrocardiogram is used to monitor your heart. Each beat of your heart is triggered by an electrical impulse normally generated from special cells in the upper right chamber of your heart. An electrocardiogram - also called an ECG or EKG - records these electrical signals as they travel through your heart. Your doctor can use an electrocardiogram to look for patterns among these heartbeats and rhythms to diagnose various heart conditions.
An electrocardiogram is a noninvasive, painless test. The results of your electrocardiogram will likely be reported the same day it's performed, and your doctor will discuss them with you at your next appointment.
A heart transplant is an operation in which a failing, diseased heart is replaced with a healthier, donor heart. Heart transplant is a treatment that's usually reserved for people who have tried medications or other surgeries, but their conditions haven't improved sufficiently.
While a heart transplant is a major operation, your chance of survival is good, with appropriate follow-up care.
When faced with a decision about having a heart transplant, know what to expect of the heart transplant process, the surgery itself, potential risks and follow-up care.
Heart scans, also known as coronary calcium scans, provide pictures of your heart's arteries (coronary arteries). Doctors use heart scans to look for calcium deposits in the coronary arteries that can narrow your arteries and increase your heart attack risk. The result of this test is often called a coronary calcium score.
Heart scans can show that you may have a higher risk of having a heart attack or other problems before you have any obvious symptoms of heart disease. Heart scans aren't for everyone, though. While some walk-in medical facilities advertise that you can walk in for a quick check of your coronary arteries, be cautious of these offers.
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology don't recommend routine use of heart scans on people who don't have symptoms of heart disease and who don't smoke or have cardiac risk factors, such as elevated cholesterol or high blood pressure.
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that keeps track of your heart rhythm. Your doctor may want you to wear a Holter monitor for one to two days. During that time, the device records all of your heartbeats.
A Holter monitor test is usually performed after a traditional test to check your heart rhythm (electrocardiogram) if the electrocardiogram doesn't give your doctor enough information about your heart's condition.
Your doctor uses information captured on the Holter monitor to figure out if you have a heart rhythm problem. If standard Holter monitoring doesn't capture your irregular heartbeat, your doctor may suggest a wireless Holter monitor, which can work for weeks.
While wearing a Holter monitor may be a little inconvenient, it's an important test that may help your doctor diagnose your condition.
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) - a pager-sized device that's implanted into your chest - may reduce your risk of dying if the lower chambers of your heart (ventricles) go into a dangerous rhythm and stop beating effectively (cardiac arrest). You may need an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator if you have a dangerously fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia) or a chaotic heartbeat that makes it so your heart can't supply enough blood to the rest of your body (ventricular fibrillation).
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators work by detecting and stopping abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator continuously monitors your heartbeat and delivers extra beats or electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm when necessary. An ICD differs from a pacemaker - another implantable device sometimes used to treat less dangerous heart rhythms, such as those that occur in the upper chambers of your heart (atria).
A nuclear stress test measures blood flow to your heart at rest and while your heart is working harder as a result of exertion or medication. The test provides images that can show areas of low blood flow through the heart and damaged heart muscle.
The test usually involves taking two sets of images of your heart — one while you're at rest and another after you heart is stressed, either by exercise or medication.
You may be given a nuclear stress test, which involves injecting a radioactive dye into your bloodstream, if your doctor suspects you have coronary artery disease or if a routine stress test didn't pinpoint the cause of symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath. A nuclear stress test may also be used to guide your treatment if you've been diagnosed with a heart condition.
A pacemaker is a small device, about the size of a half dollar piece, that's placed under the skin near your heart to help control your heartbeat. A pacemaker is implanted as part of what's often referred to as "cardiac resynchronization therapy."
People may need a pacemaker for a variety of reasons — mostly due to one of a group of conditions called arrhythmias, in which the heart's rhythm is abnormal.
Normal aging of the heart may disrupt your heart rate, making it beat too slowly. Heart muscle damage resulting from a heart attack is another common cause of disruptions of your heartbeat. Some medications can affect your heart rate as well. For some, genetic conditions cause an abnormal heart rate. Regardless of the underlying cause of an abnormal heart rate, a pacemaker may fix it.
A pacemaker can often be implanted in your chest with a minor surgery. You may need to take some precautions in your daily life after your pacemaker is installed.
A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, gathers information about how your heart works during physical activity. Because exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster than usual, an exercise stress test can reveal problems within your heart that might not be noticeable otherwise.
An exercise stress test usually involves walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike while your heart rhythm, blood pressure and breathing are monitored.
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their going to charge MORE for SUMMER gasoline -- now summer gas HAS MORE WATER?
what happen the oil cos water bill go up? LOL $4 a gallon wouldn't be so bad is it was straight clean 100LL
but this shit is 1/4 WATER and the rest is trail mix--
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
their going to charge MORE for SUMMER gasoline -- now summer gas HAS MORE WATER?
what happen the oil cos water bill go up? LOL $4 a gallon wouldn't be so bad is it was straight clean 100LL
but this shit is 1/4 WATER and the rest is trail mix--
Just got gas this morning. Seems to be down a little to $3.309/gal.
Elections are over...
God so loved the world He gave his only Son...
...Believe in Him and have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Was supervisor in ethanol plant for years, would have a planned shutdown once a year for one-two days but no more than that. The shut down excuse is bogus
It's not all the "evil oil companies",,, it's the evil government adding so many tax's to it. I don't know, but some that seem to be in the know say that 1/3 or more of the cost per gallon,,is tax's.
Consider yourself lucky Big Don,, it just broke 4.00 per gallon most places here in VT, and still going up.
Harwood's question: "Could the high prices actually help us?" obama: I think that I would have preferred a gradual adjustment. The fact that, eh, this is such a shock to American pocketbooks is not a good thing. Uh, but if we take some steps right now to, uh, help people make the adjustment, f-first of all, by putting more money into their pockets, but also by encouraging the market to adapt to these new circumstances more quickly, particularly US automakers. John Hardwood: Could the gas prices help us? "Well, yeah. A gradual adjustment would be better. I'd prefer it go up a little slower, but the fact that it's going up is fine. And if gets high enough, then people -- carmakers, too -- uh, will be more be more inclined, uh, uh, uh, to use alternative fuel." (You're supposed to suffer! It's supposed to get you on mass transit. It's supposed to have you be more accepting of alternative energy. See, alternative energy right now doesn't make any economic sense. There isn't any to speak of. But Obama still loves it because (in his alternative universe) windmills and solar are the answer to everything. Rising gas prices, that's the plan. Economic suffering is the plan. Old Chester's got too many cars: Two. He doesn't deserve them. He's not entitled to that many cars. It doesn't matter if he works hard and got the money to pay for them himself.) 10th of 2008 on CNBC's Your Money, Your Vote. Chief Washington Correspondent John Harwood is interviewing Obama.
Like a lot of things in our world nowadays. Keep bumping the price up until it becomes "normal" for people. 10 years ago (In southern Oregon) I was looking at a low of $0.99/Gal and a high side of $1.05/Gal. This past year in Oceanside, CA, on base (Pendleton) the highest I paid was $4.79 for a gallon of regular unleaded. It went down to about $3.50 over the election, and has been climbing slowly and steadily. yesterday it was at $4.23. has risen 4-5 cents every day this month almost. Now the insane price of $3.50/Gal seems like a bargain. Same with firearms and ammunition. Keep raising the price during scares, and lower it a little when its over, then raise it during the next scare, and lower it a little.
Cheaper than Dirt sent me an email telling me to "Spend my Tax Refund NOW!" at their store. Yea, or I could just go fill my tank to 3/4. WTF.
We have just quit driving all we can. Much less eating out. I do as much as I can in one trip to town which is about 25 miles away. Grass will get much higher this summer. More online shopping like Amazon.


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Open arena registration for new and returning students for the summer I 2004 session is Wednesday and Thursday, June 2-3, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the student center in the Administration building on the Pulaski Technical College campus, 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock.
Continuing students can register online via Campus Connect. Classes begin Monday, June 7.
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Lord Dalhousie: Patron and Collector
15 Feb 2008 - 11 May 2008
George Ramsay, ninth Earl of Dalhousie, served as Lieutenant- Governor of Nova Scotia (1816–1820), then as Governor-in-Chief of British North America (1820–1828). During his twelve years in Canada, Dalhousie both commissioned and collected a stunning variety of artworks. Featuring some 135 works from his collection, this exhibition consists of an array of watercolours and wash drawings, engravings and lithographs, silhouettes, architectural drawings, models, and decorative pieces, all evidence of Dalhousie's unique point of view as patron and collector, his diverse interests, and his influence on the development of art in Canada. Organized by the National Gallery of Canada.


text: Pretty new to the diesel world so I am pretty unfamiliar with these types of engines. I hear mostly nothing but bad things about the 6.5, but a family member recently purchased one that was running fine and suddenly died. We have not been able to get it to start since. Engine cranks and cranks but wont turn over. I diagnosed the issue that it was probably not getting any fuel to the injectors and I was correct. I decided to check and see if fuel was being pumped out of the lift pump, and it appears fuel is not reaching that point either. We have almost completely filled the tank, so that it probably not an issue. I have replaced the lift pump and that did not resolve the issue. I am having a hard time figuring out why no fuel is reaching the lift pump. When the pump is running, the fuel line going to it vibrates as well as the lift pump. I figured this might be normal, but I wasnt sure if it was supposed to vibrate this much. The only thing that i can figure is that there is something wrong with the sending unit? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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Hi everyone! I'm Quadlex, and I'm an alcoho....
No, wait, different group.
I'm Quadlex, and I'm hoping to become a Beekeeper. My rationale is a bit odd, but here goes:
My grandfather used to keep bees. He was a fitter and turner, great with his hands. I'm terrible with mine. I don't remember working the hives, but I used to love all the equipment, honey harvesting, and chewing on comb.
I'm big on local food, local production, and natural things making foods (Like brewing, sour dough, keffir et al).
Among my other hobbies, I'm a Rover Scout. Rovers are the 18-26 year old scouts, modeled on Chivalry, Service and Challenge. One of my pieces of badge work requires me to do a 6 month project.
So, as a sort of nod to my grandfather, I've decided to do a project that combines my love of food and awesome natural synergistic relationships with manual working and one of his hobbies: Bee keeping.
Oh, don't worry, I'm not going to stop after 6 months ^_^ From what I gather, in Brisbane, Australia, the climate means we get active bees all year 'round, which I'm all down with. I intend to keep bees for a very long time... Or at least until my death army of insects takes over the world and I give them Sweden to dominate as their own.
As for me, I'm a 24 year old Software Engineer, I love to cook, camp, act, and spend time with my friends. I'm currently working at a company who sells information and loving it. I'm a bit random, very friendly and open, and I'm told I do a good impression of David Attenborough, which is always useful.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all ^_^


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Justice pins Gbagbo, but not yet Ouattara's forces
This week, former Ivory Coast ruler Laurent Gbagbo was extradited to the Hague to account for alleged human rights violations before the International Criminal Court. Justice appears to be slower in coming to rival fighters loyal to current President Alassane Ouattara. According to CPJ research, Ouattara's forces have been involved in the deaths of two journalists, most recently Gilles Tutsi Murris Dabé.
Dabé, 39, a presenter with private Radio Nostalgie, was killed by a stray bullet around midnight on November 20, after fighters from the pro-Ouattara Republican Forces of the Ivory Coast (known by the French acronym FRCI) opened fire at a car at a checkpoint near the president's private residence, according to news reports and local journalists. The fighters opened fire after the driver refused to stop, witnesses told CPJ.


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Lovely Studio in the Historic Center
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|Salita della Fava Greca, 16128 Genova, Italy
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Muted colours create a calm atmosphere within the cosy studio. Arched doorways and exposed beams characteries a pleasant living area with a comfortable double bed, a dining table and flat-screen TV. The compact but equipped kitchen can be used to prepare light meals and snacks. Find a shower in the bathroom.
Just 500 metres away is the Cathedral of San Lorenzo. The largest aquarium in Italy and among the largest in Europe, the Aquarium of Genoa is only 10 minutes away on foot. Within the same distance is Palazzi dei Rolli, a group of palaces listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Guests can find plenty of shops, bars and restaurants on the surrounding streets. The S. Agostino Metro Station is a 2-minute walk away.
House rulesBreakfast for €. 5.00 / person
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Reviews of this property
I had a nice stay in this nice and very clean and perfect apartment which i so good situated . Everything functioned and Marco was so kind to meet me at the bus stop and follow me to the place. I gladly recommend this place to all who wants to come to Genova. Thank you
This is indeed a lovely studio apt. Everything about it is not only comfortable and convenient but also attractively designed and decorated . A very comfortable bed, a perfect small kitchen and bathroom and all within walking distance of a nearby fresh bakery, a supermarket and the historical district and the old harbor. The photos are good but only hint at how great the apt is. Marco and Alessandra will do everything to make your stay a perfect one. We were fortunate to meet such lovely people and to call them friends. Enjoy this opportunity but save some dates for us. John and Shawn.
The hosts Marco and Alessandra could not have been more helpful. The studio is just where you want to be in the centre of the old town and charmingly located close to cafes and characterful winding streets. The studio had everything we needed - good wifi, a well equipped little kitchen, lots of hot water and a good shower - and a comfortable bed. Overall a great base for exploring the city. We will come back! Tracey
The apartment is situated in the old town centre, close to Porta Soprana. Porto Antico is less than 1 km down the road. In fact, although the metro is 1 minute from the apartment, everything can easily be done by foot.
We came by car and Marco was so kind to take us to a cheaper car park which was even closer to the apartment. He also took us for a little walk to tell us more about the neighbourhood (restaurants, shops) and show the way to various parts of town.
As mentioned in another review, the apartment has a low ceiling, so tall people have to mind their heads. But that shouldn't spoil the fun. It's an ideal location to discover Genova and I can highly recommend it.
We spent a few pleasant days in Genoa in a beautiful and central apartment owned by a nice couple Marco & Alessandra available and we hope to see again soon in Venice.
Abbiamo trascorso alcuni piacevoli giorni a Genova in un bellissimo e centralissimo appartamento di proprietà di Marco & Alessandra una coppia simpatica e disponibile che speriamo di rivedere quanto prima a Venezia.
The accommodation has been recently restored, in excellent condition for some very special amenities (bathroom door arches) very well located a short distance from the city center and the port where the attractions are more importanti.Molto caring and helpful owners. Great for a couple.
l'alloggio è di recente ristrutturazione,in ottime condizioni veramente particolare per alcune dotazioni (porte archi bagno) molto ben posizionato a brevissima distanza dal centro e dall'area porto dove sono le attrazioni più importanti.Molto disponibili e premurosi i proprietari. Ottimo per una coppia.
Friendliness, cleanliness, accuracy of the furniture, strategic position, everything super.
Missing only a little more natural light and high ceilings, but the old Genoa is like that! We'll be back.
Cortesia, pulizia, accuratezza degli arredi, posizione strategica: tutto super.
Manca solo un pò più di luce naturale e di altezza dei soffitti, ma la vecchia Genova è fatta così! Torneremo.
Very adorable and clean appartment in the middle of the city. great location (supermarket, restaurants, market, bars in walking distance), metro right around the corner. Thank you Marco for the fantastic stay!
The apartment is located in the historical center in a very quiet area and served by the metro. Its location allows you to walk to the major attractions of the city.
The apartment is cozy, very tastefully furnished and equipped with everything necessary. The ceiling is not very high, which makes the apartment is not recommended for people of large stature.
Owner very friendly and helpful.
L'appartamento è situato nel centro storico in una zona molto tranquilla e servita dalla metropolitana. La sua posizione consente di raggiungere a piedi i luoghi di maggior interesse della città.
L'appartamento è accogliente, arredato con grande gusto e fornito di tutto quanto necessario. Il soffitto non è molto alto e ciò rende l'appartamento non consigliabile a persone di grossa statura.
Proprietario molto gentile e disponibile.
Very cozy and furnished with all the useful services in order to move in the best way the period of stay! its location is very convenient! Centrally located just a few steps from Piazza De Ferrari, the Ducal Palace and the underground metro.
The hosts very welcoming and helpful throughout!
An apartment that I recommend and where I hope to spend pleasant days again!
Appartamento molto accogliente e arredato di tutti i servizi utili per poter passare nel migliore dei modi il periodo di permanenza! la sua posizione è molto comoda!!! Situato in centro a pochi passi dalla centralissima piazza De Ferrari, palazzo Ducale e dalla fermata della metropolitana.
I padroni di casa molto accoglienti e disponibili per tutto!!
Un appartamento che consiglio e in cui spero di poter nuovamente passare giornate piacevoli!!
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Nov 29, 2012 at 3:32 pm #1296576
Most of this is copy/pasted from my blog, which you can find at:
You're totally welcome to read and comment there; I don't post as much as I should, but I have more freedom/time/money now, as well as more things to write about, so posts should be published more often.
Trip Report:
I've only managed to go on two trips since the last one in May, and both were in Pennsylvania. About a month ago, Nic and I went to Antietam Shelter a bit north of PenMar and did an out-and-back continuing from where we had left off for our last hike in Pennsylvania, totaling for about 20 miles. The trip was short and sweet, only 2 days, but it made me realize how tired I am of hiking in the same type of scenery all the time. Northern Virginia all the way through mid-Pennsylvania looks pretty much the same during the late-fall or early-spring months, and those are the times that any longer trips are limited to. Also, the out-and-back made me realize that hiking ten miles out and then the same ten back the next day is stupid. The scenery was pretty and we always knew what was around the next corner, but it just took a lot of excitement out of the hike, made us feel like we covered a lot less ground, and turned the second day into a "let's try to get to the car ASAP so we can get some good food" day instead of allowing us to really enjoy the trip.
I began once more to look for longer-distance (40+ mile) loops within a reasonable driving distance. I'd looked before online and at the book/map sections at outfitters and had only found shorter circuit trails. Fortunately, I must have just not looked that hard, because I had soon found a bunch of trails in Pennsylvania that fit our needs perfectly. With some help from older BPL posts and some BPLers themselves (KB from Backpackinglight even sent me his trail map and guide and warned me about recent bear activity in the area!), I'd soon picked one out — a 42-mile loop in northern Pennsylvania called the Black Forest Trail, or BFT.
The BFT and elevation profile (the top one — the bottom three are other trails in the nearby area)
Nic and I planned to head out after our last classes on Wednesday afternoon (the day before Thanksgiving), stop by a grocery store to grab some last minute food, pick up some Heet at a gas station, and then hit the highway for Pennsylvania. The drive was long, totaling in at 5 hours, but definitely doable with the five days of Thanksgiving leave.
Getting ready to head out.
I was really excited from the trip, as I'd read and heard lots of great things about it. I was also excited to use a lot of new gear for the first time. Since the summer, a lot of my gear had turned over. I sold a bunch of items (tent, sleeping bag, cooking system, etc.) and bought a bunch of new ones, including an entire cookset from Zelph's website (Fosters can pot, Venom Super Stove, windscreen) and a case for it all (the Caldera Caddy from Trail Designs), a TarpTent Moment, trailrunners, clothing, a GoLite Adrenaline 1+ season bag, and a montbell UL Down parka. The new tent, cookset, and Nemo sleeping pad drastically reduced the packed size of my pack, as well as the weight.
We finally made it to one of the trailheads (right off the 44 North) around 10pm after driving for hours and stopping at a McDonald's to grab some last-minute calories. It was decided that we would hike clockwise around the trail so that we would have an easy first day and then build up the difficulty over the next two. Ideally, we would hike 14 miles a day, but we left some wiggle room in case we wanted to spend extra or less time on the trail.
After hiking for half an hour (mostly downhill) we made it to the first campsite right by a sizable stream. We quickly pitched our tents, put on warm clothing, and went to sleep. The first night dipped into the low 30s, and unfortunately my new pad just couldn't keep me warm. I wasn't freezing, but just uncomfortable enough to wake up 4-5 times in order to shift position and warm the cold body part. The pad was a Nemo Astro Air pad, rated to 35-40 degrees (no R-value given). It was long and comfortable and has a nifty pillow feature (the top tube of the pad — near the head — is larger than the rest and makes for a perfect pillow in itself), but simply wasn't true to its manufacturer rating.
Nemo Astro Air pad in the Moment.
We woke up the next morning and packed up while our alcohol stoves quietly heated water to a boil. It was absolutely freezing down in the valley, so we both put on lots of layers and started hiking. Fortunately, the gradient was low enough, or even non-existent, that I was able to hike while wearing the montbell parka for a good hour without building up a sweat.
The first ten miles of the first day were probably to coolest part of the entire trip. It seemed like every half-hour we transitioned into an entirely new set of surroundings. We went from typical Pennsylvania-Maryland AT woods (rocky with barren oaks and leaves absolutely everywhere) to more open spaces filled with white birch, aspen, and green ferns (reminded me of the years I lived in Colorado) to streams trickling in the deep shade under large hemlocks and pines to open grasslands.
Near an old pump mill that fed water to logging machines in the early 20th (?) century.
Nic walking ahead, shortly after a section filled with white birch and aspen.
A perfect day for hiking.
I managed to not break a sweat at all the first day. It was an easy fourteen miles, and we settled at a campsite as the sun starting sinking lower into the sky. After we pitched our tents, we searched around for firewood (one thing I liked about the trail was that firewood was a lot more common and easy to find than at your average AT shelter) and got a nice fire going in a stone fire-ring that was already there.
Looks like a TarpTent advertisement. Set up at the second campsite.
Moment at night.
Warming our cold feet by the fire.
Though I usually don't bring pre-made freeze-dried meals (like Mountain House, etc.), I brought one for thanksgiving dinner — lasagna. It was tasty and very filling. After just chilling and talking with Nic for an hour or two, we checked the time and were shocked to find out it was only 6:30pm — I really dislike how early the sun sets during this time of year. I retreated to my tent and read my Kindle by headlight for another hour or so before going to bed.
After another fitful night's sleep, we woke up and immediately got another, albeit small, fire going. We sat around it until it was warm, and then would go pack up our stuff for two or three minutes before going back to the fire to warm up. Though this added time to our routine, we were much warmer and made up for it by eating a cold breakfast as we started that day's hike. Like the day before, we hiked for an hour or two with our insulation layers (Nic has a blue Nano Puff pullover) before taking them off.
I just want to note that, aside from a sleeping and wearing my puffy in the morning in order to stay warm, I wore a lightweight REI baselayer shirt and Eastern Mountain Sports Power Dry Micro-Fleece the entire time. I first heard about the EMS Micro-Fleece from a BPL post and ended up buying one after I found out it was very comparable to the Patagonia R1 pullover that I've wanted to get for a while (it's made of the same material and uses the same "technology" or whatever to wick sweat away from your skin). I have to say, it is the perfect mid-layer. It blocks just enough wind to keep me warm in a breeze, is warm enough to take a break in 30-40 degree weather without immediately getting cold, breathes incredibly well, and is the most comfortable piece of clothing I've ever owned (I've started sleeping with it on here at the dorms just because of how great it feels). I would highly recommend getting one.
Eventually, we worked our way downhill to a road and a beautiful river. We snapped a couple pics, crossed the river, and then left to hike alongside one of the many streams that fed into it.
Me standing on a bridge over the river.
Crossing the river before making an arduous climb.
The trail slowly became steeper until we found ourselves at the bottom of a very steep, very rocky (think big boulders) mountain. I'd checked the map that morning and knew that we had two notable climbs that day — this was the first of them. According to the elevation profile (which I found over the hike to be accurate overall but not in detail), we would climb slightly less than 1000 feet in about three-quarters of a mile. It didn't take us too long to summit, and I decided that I much preferred very very steep, but short, climbs as opposed to longer, drawn-out ones with a still-annoying gradient.
We spent the next couple of hours hiking through endless patches of mountain laurel on relatively-level terrain. It was here that we met other people for the first time on the hike (apparently people like being warm and well-fed on Thanksgiving — who knew?). Both groups seemed to be carrying rather large loads compared to our sub-20lb packs, but stated that they planned on doing the entire circuit. Unfortunately, both groups were also hiking counter-clockwise, so we wouldn't have any other company to camp with that night.
It then began to drizzle. And then rain. We donned our jackets and carried on.
After another hour hiking in the mountain laurel (which was by now very wet and continuously whacking me in my pants-less legs), we finally hit an old stone quarry before setting on a long descent down to Slate Run. On the way down, I checked the guidebook and was startled to see what it said: "If you are able to cross Slate Run without getting wet, then most of the trail's seasonal water sources will likely be dried up." All of the seasonal water sources and streams were most certainly not dried up, meaning that we would likely be getting wet in the sub-40 degree weather.
An interesting character we found at the stone quarry, seated on top of a hiker alter (or whatever those things are called that hikers make wherever there is an abundance of rocks). It looks like the Lorax with a pipe in his mouth.
We stopped for lunch — trail pizza, trail mix, and cliff bars — at Slate Run (I'll be posting about trail pizza soon — it's a delicious trail food that Nic and I discovered on our last trip) and then spent twenty minutes in the rain looking for a way to get across the river without getting wet. That venture was unsuccessful and we soon found ourselves shin-high in the frigid water. I was then unable to feel my feet for the next half-hour even though I ran the trail for a few minutes in an attempt to warm them up.
After another climb (a larger climb, but not as steep), we hit the summit once again. The rain had slowed to a noticeable mist and we were treated to a great view of the fog-filled valleys all around us (the pictures don't really do it justice).
Near the summit.
We continued hiking for a few more hours and ended up accidentally passing our intended campsite. I was perfectly fine with that, as it meant more miles today and less the next, and pushed on another two miles (totaling to 16 miles that day) to the next campsite. We set up our tents just as the sent slipped below the horizon. I immediately went to grab my headlight in order to go look for firewood in order to warm up my frozen feet, but after minutes of fruitlessly searching realized that I had somehow lost it (I think it fell out of my hipbelt pocket earlier that day as I pulled out my camera). Nic was able to gather a bunch of firewood and after a very cold ten minutes, we were able to create a roaring fire out of wet tinder and wood.
After my feet were sufficiently warm, I filled my pot with water to boil it and make some dinner. However, the weather had other plans. Within five minutes of me rehydrating my food rain began pouring hard and sent us scurrying into our tents.I made quick work of my meal and slid into my sleeping bag.
It was the warmest night on the trail. Ironically, the coldest day was to follow.
Snow was everywhere. Not a lot of it, but it covered everything in a half-inch of frozen, crystallized water. And it was still snowing. Nic and I decided to hell with making another fire or eating breakfast, and the priority became to get moving in our still-wet shoes as quickly as possible. I piled on all of my warm clothing and we hit the trial in no more than twenty minutes.
Sorry for the crappy picture — my hands were shaking in the cold.
Appreciating the warmth of 850-fill down.
The last day was twelve miles of trail featuring two major climbs and a couple smaller ones. As we gained elevation, the wind picked up and it began to snow harder, creating flurries all around us. By the time we finished the first large climb, our surroundings had whited out and we couldn't see any other mountains except the one we were on.
The sleeping socks that I'd chosen to wear because they were my only dry pair soon wet out as my ankle-high trailrunners became covered in snow. I happened to look down at my ankles a few hours into the hike and noticed that they were bleeding — the socks weren't tall enough to cover the back of my heels and the shoes were rubbing up against them. I figured it didn't really matter at the time because I couldn't feel my feet anyway, but once we finished the trip my socks stuck to the wounds for days and it was a painful experience to take them off every time.
Cold feet.
It was strange to see what the snow did and didn't touch. Some parts of the trail (mainly at lower elevations) were entirely green with only small drifts of snow here and there, while we were greeted with flurries and new blankets of snow (on the ground and on my feet) every time we reached another summit.
After five hours of non-stop hiking, we ran into one of the groups we'd met the day before. After a quick conversation, we started up again, but were perplexed by how they'd managed to get far enough to meet up with us again hiking in the opposite direction. On the AT, Nic and I can usually finish 20+ miles by 3 or 4 in the afternoon, and have done 30+ mile days before. We debated for a while whether or not they'd actually outhiked us or not (a sedan parked nearby was the same color as one parked near the Slate Run entrance point they'd started at) but were soon distracted with the prospect of hopping in my car and blasting the heat.
A bunch of fallen trees selectively covered in snow.
My buff was one of my favorite items of the trip as it kept my ears, cheeks, and whatever else I needed it to warm.
Nic trodding forward as we neared the car.
As we did the final two miles or so, the snow began picking up once again. Fortunately, the going was very easy and we soon found the 44 North and my Honda Fit in site once again. I started the car and turned on the heat before unloading my pack and taking off some layers. Once we were in, I took off my shoes, adjusted the heat to blow on my numb feet, and started off. It only took 20 minutes or so to feel my right foot, but for some reason I wouldn't be able to feel my left foot for another hour.
On the 5-hour drive back we stopped at an REI to pick up another headlamp. I also snagged an REI Stratus Insulated pad that was on sale (after checking a bunch of review online) — it was the same weight and packed down as small as the Nemo Astro, but had synthetic insulation and was rated to colder temps. Fortunately, I still have the Nemo Astro receipt and packaging, and will be returning it this weekend. It's not a bad pad, just not warm enough for my needs (or its advertised rating).
Overall, the trip was awesome. I had an amazing time and plan on doing the trail again, possibly in May when the trail will be warmer. I would highly recommend doing this trail; it's steeper and more difficult than the Pennsylvania/Maryland AT on average, but also has much more variety and is less traveled (don't worry, it's also marked very well with bright orange blazes).
Some notes on gear (I will post more in-depth review as I get some more use out of the items).
The TarpTent Moment is amazing. It packs down much smaller than my previous tent (Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2) and sets up a million times faster. It's also roomy for a solo tent and is very well designed. I bought a small camp towel (under 1 ounce) for the purpose of wiping up any condensation, but really didn't have much of a problem with it even though we camped in valleys next to rivers/streams every night.
I like hiking in my New Balance trailrunners. They're not the MT110s that most people wear (with the rock plate), but are more minimalist and flexible. I didn't have any problem at all with blisters or hot spots (you can usually tell within the first two days if there are going to be shoe problems) and in fact didn't even have tired feet at the end of each day or the entire trip.
The Zelph cooking set I got is awesome. Everything together, including 4 ounces of fuel, weighs in at under a pound. I wasn't able to get 2 cups of freezing-cold stream water to boil on an ounce of fuel without warming the water to merely cold by the fire, but that's understandable (Nic's alcohol stove wouldn't do it either). The Caldera Caddy is great because it serves as both a hard carrying case for the cookset (everything fits inside the Fosters pot and the Fosters pot fits very snugly in the Caldera Caddy) and two bowls that are the perfect size for freezer-bag cooking.
I was also very impressed with my new GoLite bag. Although it's only rated for 40 degrees, I was easily able to push it to the mid-high twenties (not really sure how cold it got, Nic's drinking tube froze up every night) by wearing the Micro-Fleece and montbell parka. I like the front zip, and the hood cinches down to the perfect size so that absolutely no body heat escapes. I was only ever cold because of the Nemo sleeping pad.
Not exactly sure what my next trip will be. Nic will most likely be in Ukraine next semester for a study-abroad program and Rem is currently recovering from shoulder surgery, so odds are I'll be doing a solo hike for Spring Break (maybe the Susquehannock Trail) in March. Who knows.
I will definitely be doing the JMT this summer unless something comes up that I can't work around and makes the trip impossible. I've been wanting to do it for a long time and this next summer will be my last chance to do any extended trips until I get out of the military. I hope that it works out.
More posts coming up regarding gear, food, books, and other things. I appreciate any and all comments (I only have a few :(…) and hope that you enjoyed the trip report. But really, go out and hike the BFT — it's awesome.Nov 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm #1932006
Tim ZenSpectator
@asdzxc57Locale: MI
George — thanks for the report. Nice to see a trip on this side of the Mississippi.Nov 30, 2012 at 9:12 am #1932137
Kevin BabioneBPL Member
@kbabioneLocale: Pennsylvania
Thanks for the trip report – It's a great read and I can't wait to do the trail in April…Nov 30, 2012 at 10:40 am #1932159
Remington RothBPL Member
@remjrothLocale: Atlantic Coast
Man, I wish I could have gone. How many times have you heard me say that George?
The report looks pretty solid. I think you ought to select better socks/footwear for snow next time though. ;)
Has anyone else had the fortune to experience the weird feeling associated with stumbling into BPL posts from their neighbors? Serendipitous at the very least.Nov 30, 2012 at 6:22 pm #1932273
Matthew MarascoMember
@babymattyLocale: Western/Central PA, Adirondacks
Great report, the BFT is definitely my favorite trail in PA! You really are right about the variety of scenery you come across. I've done it twice now, and will always make it a point to camp on top of Hemlock Mountain. What a view! Just wondering, did you happen to make it to the giant hemlock?Dec 28, 2012 at 3:38 pm #1938887
I don't know exactly what you're referring to by the "giant hemlock" and don't remember it being mentioned in the guidebook. What/where was it?Jan 1, 2013 at 7:09 am #1939816
It sounds like you had a great trip with some nice variety…which I think is a key part to any hike. You did the loop faster than I did, so I can "appreciate" your description of the tough hill climbing. Since I live in PA, I have been working through some of the local hikes. I just did some of the Pinchot trail (check out my recent trip report), and hope to do some in the Allegheny Forest, and more of the Mid State Trail soon too. I'll have to keep an eye on your blog for other ides.
Happy New Years,
TomJan 1, 2013 at 7:56 am #1939827
I don't have my BFT guide with me, but there is a small old growth section just a short detour off the trail on the southwest section of the trail, There are 2-3 large trees easily visible. There are more details in my old trip report.
TomJan 7, 2013 at 8:00 am #1941419
It's cool looking at your pictures and seeing the trail from another's perspective. I really enjoyed how nice firerings, and sometimes even rock-chairs were at the campsites. I'm also impressed with the fire you were able to get going at Little Slate Run — all of our wood was wet from the rain and we woke up to wet shoes and snow everywhere. Still a great trail.
I'm planning on doing Old Logger's Path sometime in the next few months as a fishing trip. I also want to find some trails in southern Pennsylvania or closer to Annapolis so I don't have to drive for 5 hours.
I would also like to do some late-spring/summer hikes in that area.Jan 7, 2013 at 8:51 am #1941431
"I also want to find some trails in southern Pennsylvania or closer to Annapolis so I don't have to drive for 5 hours."
For any decent trail, you'll have to go to Shenandoah and further west, really. 2-3 hours instead of 4-5. There really isn't much that's closer.Jan 7, 2013 at 12:13 pm #1941479
Unfortunately, I've done most of Shenandoah and everything from PenMar to the first 30 or so miles of Pennsylvania.Jan 7, 2013 at 4:19 pm #1941596
"For any decent trail, you'll have to go to Shenandoah and further west, really. 2-3 hours instead of 4-5. There really isn't much that's closer."
There are nice places to hike in that part of PA, particularly this time of year when the frost or snow can create magical places along any trail.
TomJan 7, 2013 at 4:29 pm #1941604
PA is my favorite place to backpack on the east coast, I've done a number of trails there, so I'm not dissing PA.
But both George and I would love to know of some trails closer to us in PA, so please give us some ideas! 2-3 hours away from Annapolis instead of the 4-5 I'm used to traveling to get to trails like the BFT and Allegheny Front and STS and such.Jan 8, 2013 at 5:38 am #1941754
Kevin BabioneBPL Member
@kbabioneLocale: Pennsylvania
Have either of you done much of the Tuscarora Trail? It starts/ends just north of Harrisburg (near Marysville) and runs in an arc to where it enters Maryland south of McConnelsburg. Google Maps has Marysville just over 2 hours from Annapolis (assuming no traffic) and McConnelsburg is 2:17.
It's obviously not a loop trail so the logistics become a little more challenging, but I live in Lancaster and have a pretty flexible schedule if you'd like some help shuttling a car sometime.Jan 8, 2013 at 12:15 pm #1941869
Hi Kevin,
I've done parts of the Tuscarora. Some of it is really pretty, but some of it spends way too much time on roads!
But thanks for reminding me about it, I'll have to look at the trail guide I have for parts of it.Jan 8, 2013 at 6:30 pm #1942015
Mark CashmereBPL Member
@tinkrtoyLocale: NEOH
@kevin: Yep, April….
Nice trip report – looking forward to hitting this one in the Spring.Mar 5, 2013 at 7:54 am #1961679
Pete GarciaBPL Member
@pgjgarciaLocale: Finger Lakes
This may help if you're looking for more trails in PA and are forgetting about some
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Small world isn't it? Do you still have family here? I first practiced on a smaller piece, and will be making that into a wall hanging. It actually got pretty good because of the good advice I received from this site. This year Schuylkill Haven will be hosting the 'Sch County Firemens Convention" & I thought perhaps I would give the wall hanging to them , hopefully to raise a little money to defray costs of hosting that . .
Yes, my Mom still lives in the house we all grew up in. I get home about four times a year. Miss the region, but have very fond memories of the Firemen's Conventions and the parades. I am sure Sch, Haven would LOVE the wall hanging. That is the wonderful thing of growing up in the Skook, seems the folks really appreciate the effort someone like yourself, has put into a project. Have found that not many regions of the country are quite like our region.
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I'm confident many fire fighters will bid on the quilt, it's lovely.
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Town Square
How can we stop thread-muck?
Original post made by Resident, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jul 12, 2007
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Are we doomed to descend into slimey muck with every attempt at a useful, thoughtful conversation?
We have to fix this or this will become simply a little local online chat for superficial subjects.
Any ideas?
I WANT to understand what drives people to believe the way they do, and I believe the best way for me to do that is to read an opinion backed with a source for factual back-up.
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a resident of Community Center
on Jul 12, 2007 at 8:13 am
my post was the cause of the bile posted by Dr Ferragamo and the reason that the thread was closed--too bad--Dr Ferragamo response was quite enlightening and it is unfortunate that the editors chose to close the thread (though they did leave his vile post online).
I think that is good also since it will show most people the kind of crap that some people post on this forum.
As is the case with any post regarding Israel, there are certain persons (or one person posting under different names) that posts racist, anti-semitic lies in order to poison the discussion.
It is unfortunate that Dr Ferragamo is not willing to engage in civil debate in which people provide the facts for their positions and reply in a civil manner. It would have been interesting to see Dr Ferragamo's facts that the jews were responsible for 9/11
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jul 12, 2007 at 9:40 am
perhaps then, posts, regardless of opinion, should remain as long as they are footnoted for factual reference, or linked to a source..otherwise they are deleted.
maybe that would let the rest of us still participate in learning, while getting rid of the those who are here to simply name call or who do not want to footnote.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jul 12, 2007 at 10:16 am
I have an idea. How about keeping the Town Square forums focused on local issues ONLY?
Much of the bile seems to be generated in discussions about the Middle East. There are a bazillion or so places on the Internet to discuss those topics.
But there aren't that many places to talk about Peninsula issues.
Yes, some people get off on rants on the Palo Alto-centric discussions too (Mandarin immersion anyone??) but there are few places for residents to discuss our local goings-on.
Keep Town Square local.
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on Jul 12, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Well, there are topic threads for just PA, but I am still hoping we can somehow have a civilized way of discussing national and international topics. There is not one forum that is national or international that I know of that isn't bile filled. I stay away from them, and just keep hoping we can make it work here..maybe I should give it up.
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1. The high-percentage shot in basketball. Performed by stuffing the ball down through the rim, and generally done with some force. Can be done in a number of creative ways. Sometimes shortened to just dunk.
2. a sure thing, even money, in the bag
3. what they said
2. a sure thing, even money, in the bag
3. what they said
1. Shaq did a slam dunk, hung on the rim, and shattered the glass.
2. Don't worry about it; it's a slam dunk!
3. same as above
2. Don't worry about it; it's a slam dunk!
3. same as above
by fizzle April 10, 2004
Slam Dunk centers around Hanamichi Sakuragi, who starts as a delinquent outcast, becoming the leader of a gang. Hanamichi, being very unpopular with girls, has been rejected by them fifty times. Yet, he finds out that Haruko Akagi is the girl of his dreams, and is happy when she's not scared of him like all the other girls he has asked out. Haruko Akagi, who recognizes Hanamichi's athleticism, introduces him to the Shohoku basketball team. Hanamichi was reluctant to join the team at first because he had no previous background in any sports and thought that basketball was a game for losers (also because the fiftieth girl rejected him for a basketball player). Sakuragi, despite his immaturity and hot temper, proves to be a natural athlete with potential and joins the team in order to impress Haruko and prove that he is worthy of her. Kaede Rukawa — Sakuragi's bitter rival (both on the basketball court and love, even when Rukawa doesn't acknowledge Haruko's crush on him), the star rookie and a "girl magnet" - joins the team at the same time. Hisashi Mitsui, an ex-junior high school MVP, and Ryota Miyagi, a short but fast player, both also rejoin the team and together these four struggle to complete team captain Takenori Akagi's dream of making Shohoku the national champion. Together, these misfits gain publicity and the once little known Shohoku basketball team becomes an all-star contender in Japan.
Slam Dunk is a sports-themed anime series about a basketball team from Shohoku High School. There are a total of 101 episodes.
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A term coined by former Black Isle Studio head Feargus Urquhart to refer to a video game (or, in general, any product) that can be designed quickly and then sold for a profit.
A term coined by former Black Isle Studio head Feargus Urquhart to refer to a video game (or, in general, any product) that can be designed quickly and then sold for a profit.
So that I could retain as much of Black Isle as I could, I had to come up with a project that could be finished relatively quickly and was a slam dunk with very little to no risk of it getting done on time. That project is the Monroe project (a.k.a. Icewind Dale II) which we are announcing within the week.
by Slithe March 31, 2011
the act of going up to a girl with big tits or a guy with man boobs and slapping the tit once on the bottom and quickly then slapping the top of the tit.
by dstreb May 17, 2011
To encourage someone you are hooking up with to give you oral sex, by pushing their head downwards.
Kate: OMG he tried to Slam Dunk me last night, and I was like watever!
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the act of shitting in your hand and inserting said piece of faeces into the gaping mouth of a bystander, best served to a person you have a beef with.
Dude, I just slam dunked Cheryl. She deserved it.
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as some "if not all" know Nissan is thinking about bringing back the Datson name for a sub Nissan brand for emerging countries. I might be alone here but does anyone else think that a revival of the Geo brand would be cool?if you could revive Geo what would you do? what cars would you have the brand offer? any thougths on design style? lets have some fun with this one If I did Geo i would use some a somewhat volt inspired futureistic looking design language. models would beGeo Metro, a small Iq/smart sized micro car, high millage, offered in both SWB hatchback and LWB hatch wagon Geo Storm, production Code 130R, the 180HP/Eassist for 40mpg fits the fuel effecient side of Geo, nad the bare bones design fits the youth a 2.0T version would be offered as the Storm Sport. this would fit below the Camaro V6 and betweent the V6 and V8 models Geo Tracker, Alpha based Crossover, kind of like a cross between the Jeep wrangler and the the original Honda Element. removable soft top roof. the 1.4T/Eassist and 3.0L V6 as engines. and optional fulltime AWD. Geo Prism.if Chevy isn't getting the Cruze based hatch and Wagon Geo could! so what would you guys do? and don't say NO or leave it dead beause that's no fun...
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People associate Geo with piece of *** econo cars. So... no.
-------2012 Chevy "Penelope" Cruze - 1.4L TUUUUUURBO
agree with tmar.
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Hell no. It would fail upon launch.
Geos where some of the biggest pieces of *** of all time.
oh come on you people are no fun...what about Datson? or Merker?
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A Geo can't be fun, no matter what you do to it.
Geo was terrible, and Chevy gets all the cheap cars (like the Spark), so no. GM already has enough haters, they don't need a reason to justify their hate.
this Geo looks funthis one has a turbocharger!this one has a Hayabusa engine
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Nearly 800 incoming students at the University of Colorado Boulder will spend their first Saturday as college students helping others in the community during the "Buff Day of Service" on Aug. 23.
Buff Day of Service volunteers will take on numerous projects in and around Boulder, including landscaping at many community organizations, flood recovery and cleanup, yard cleanup for seniors, trail restoration, and interior and exterior painting at local elementary schools. The service day gives first-year students an opportunity to get out into their new community and experience its needs and culture beyond the borders of the campus, according to Heidi Vielhaber, coordinator of service learning for Residence Life at CU-Boulder.
One of the goals of the service day is to help students connect with their new community.
"We hope that participants will connect with other students, begin to see themselves as not only CU Buffs but as citizens in the Boulder community, and start to think about the ways they want to engage with Boulder during their time here and beyond," Vielhaber said. "Service to our community is a value of CU, and we'd like to demonstrate that value early on by living it out through Day of Service."
In 2013, about 600 students from the Stearns East residence hall in Williams Village and the Leadership Residential Academic Program (RAP) participated. The student projects included painting and beautification at University Hill and Creekside Elementary schools, and a University Hill cleanup project with the University Hill Neighborhood Association.
This year students from Williams Village, the Leadership RAP, Sustainability and Social Innovation RAP, Sustainable by Design RAP and international students living on campus are participating.
The service event also offers students a chance to learn firsthand about group leadership, personal responsibility and what it means to contribute to a community's well-being.
"We really hope this is a tradition in the making for CU-Boulder students," Vielhaber said.
Other volunteer and service opportunities available to CU-Boulder students include:
- The Volunteer Resource Center, http://volunteer.colorado.edu/
- Sept. 2 Volunteer Fair, http://volunteer.colorado.edu/events/volunteer-fair
- Give A Day, http://volunteer.colorado.edu/events/give-day
Alternative Breaks, http://volunteer.colorado.edu/alternativebreaks
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Maisuradze ? sounds like georgian last name with the " ili and the dze "
maybe he could find a partner soon but skate for Georgia ???? he will get more international assignments
It will be a hard battle to come back as pairs in the Russian Team
Nodari is facing a deep field with Volosozhar/Trankov, Kavaguti/Smirnov, Bazarova/Larionov, Davankova/Deputat, Stolbova/Klimov
and even his former co teammates Martiusheva/Rogonov are ahead of him now.
I liked Maria M., I know what was reported about her behavior but maybe she wasnt a good match with Maxim anyway, as a skater I really liked her.
Is there a link to the Pavlova interview where she says Lubov's recent weight loss was Lubov's decision? I had assumed it was Pavlova who was pushing her to do so.
Agafonova could be a decent partner for Maisuradze but does anyone know her current height? She seems to have grown a lot.
I don't know why Makarova and Mukhortova are being mentioned. Mukhortova is fairly tall at 1.62. Trankov is more than tall enough but Nodari at 1.77 would be way too short for her.
Makarova turning to pairs doesn't make the slightest bit of sense. She's listed as 1.67 m. Sure, there are some like Vanessa James and Ashley Cain who can achieve modest success but they'll never be able to fight for a place in the top five in the world. Huge triple twists are becoming increasingly necessary to reach the top. It's unlikely Makarova would consider switching to a more dangerous discipline which offers her no hope of getting out of Russian nationals. She's not likely to even find a partner. At her listed height, it would be tough, and I read somewhere that she's actually closer to 1.70 m now. So she would need a partner who's at least 1.92 m.
I do wish Maisuradze would consider skating for Georgia because the competition in Russia will probably remain tough even after V/T and K/S retire. Bazarova/Larionov are likely to stay on, Martiusheva/Rogonov and Davankova/Deputat show a lot of potential to be well-rounded pairs, Stolbova/Klimov are good jumpers even if lacking posture and grace, Gerboldt/Enbert are decent, Gainetdinova/Bich could be very strong once they become more comfortable with the switch to pairs, and who knows what other junior pairs will appear in the next couple of seasons.
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Agafonova actually is not a bad idea. She can do basic jumps (triple toes and salchows) and is fairly short. I think she should consider it because I don't see much of a future for her in singles. Not good enough compared to other Russian girls.
I was talking about training in Russia but skate for a different country, other russian skaters have done that
those who can't compete nationally switch nationalities or get dual citizenship just to be represented internationally
His potential partner wouldn't need Georgian citizenship immediately but to compete at the Olympics, yes. I don't believe she would have to give up her original citizenship (Allison Reed didn't).
Georgia seems to have very liberal arrangements for citizenship. Allison Reed did get to go to the 2010 Olympics competing for Georgia.
As for Agafonova, she is not that tall. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater Polina Shelepen has said on her formspring she is 165 cm and Zijun Li is listed as 155 cm, though next to Shelepen she looks more 158-160 cm, which again looks about right next to Vanessa Lam who is listed at 154 cm http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater. Agafonova and Lam are nearly the exact same height, Lam even looks a hair taller, making Polina likely 153 cm (5'0") which is the same height as Lubov. Given that she turns 16 next week and has already grown a lot compared to before, I doubt she grows much more. She is not as skinny as Lubov but Polina still has a small frame so size wise she would be a good match for Nodari. She did grow a lot but she's still significantly smaller than someone like Ovcharova or Sheveleva.
Surprisingly, Shelepen made some comments on her formspring saying that she has interest in pairs. At 165 cm finding a suitable partner might be a bit hard, but she's not too tall for pairs, especially with her slender build. And after missing out on Worlds/Euros this season and the eligible field getting only steeper in the years to come, idk, I wonder if she would make the switch if she could find a partner who matched her size wise and expressed interest. Obviously, Nodari is too small, but isn't Dmitriev rather tall? He might not be a bad option.
It's really disappointing then that Lubov didn't listen to Pavlova (but I do think Pavlova's comments post-split were over the top). Lubov looked very unhealthy this season and the weight loss did not help her skating one bit. At least in 2010-11, she was landing triple jumps some of the time, even if she wasn't consistent. This season she didn't land any.
It appears that Agafonova does remain a good prospect for pair skating. Especially if she were to skate with Maisuradze for Georgia. I'm not convinced that they would break through in Russia though.
But I don't think Shelepen would do any better in pairs than singles. Her height being one reason but also she just doesn't seem to have any particular qualities that would make her a great pair skater, i.e. skating skills, grace, musicality or flexibility. And like most singles transitioning to pairs, her jumping ability will probably decline when she has to think about jumping in unison with her partner and working on new types of elements.
Artur Dmitriev is listed as 1.75 m. It's possible he's grown but Shelepen would probably need someone about 1.87 m or taller to score well on lifts and twists.
Vladimir Morozov would fit the bill. He's 1.87 and could become available (Krutskikh seems to have limited potential)
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My god, has there EVER been a SB match-up so devoid of feel good stories or players you want to root for?
Never in my life have I witnessed such a lack of humbleness, class or dignity, as was displayed by far too many players on both winning teams...... who have taken egomania to a whole new level!
Ray Lewis, knowing damn well that the camera was on him during the National Anthem, put on such a ridiculous display of phoney emotion, it was only rivaled in intensity by all the eye rolling it caused.
Contrary to the idiots in sports media, Lewis' retirement is NOT the great tragedy of the 21st century that they're making it out to be!
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