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If you want to be both festive and frugal with your holiday lighting this season, make sure to include LED lights in your decorations. They are not only affordable, but LED's use about 1/10th of the electricity used by old school holiday light bulbs. LED's in general have the added benefit of being more durable than incandescent lights.
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Inflatable lawn decorations are definitely festive, but they can also add to your seasonal energy bill. An inflatable ranging in size from four feet to 12 feet can add from $1.11 to $1.68 to your bill if run for 8 hours a day for 30 days. When used for 24 hours a day for 30 days, the additional cost would be from $3.34 to $5.05 per inflatable.
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text: It's BAAA-AAAACCKKK!!!! That's right boys and girls; I am back with my post-game analysis like I have done on these message boards for many years. I have been doing these since 1998 on the old TSN message boards – when there were no moderators and security devices. People got to post garbage without having to identify themselves. Those were the days. Most of the time, I will only give analysis on games that I have seen through and through. I missed out on Week 1 last season due to Hurricane Katrina. Regardless, people seem to enjoy them, so here I go. I know it is only the first pre-season game, but I cannot help but be enthused overall by what went on in the Emerald City last evening. Was it a perfect game? Not on your life. There was plenty to be happy about never the less. I'll go straight to Tony Romo. I am very happy for him in the regards that he finally got a chance to show what he is capable of. From what I saw, I am convinced that he has proven enough to be a very viable back-up quarterback in case Bledsoe should get injured. What made me believe Romo is a legitimate NFL quarterback? Romo went into a fairly hostile environment and made all sorts of plays. The environment was hostile enough to force several false starts against the first string defense. However, what really raised my eyebrows were the tough deep-out throws to Hurd, Crayton, and especially those two to Rector. Throwing the deep-out well signifies arm strength. Romo threw them beautifully to the correct shoulder (something Quincy Carter rarely did and Jason Garrett couldn't do at all). Romo's pocket presence was excellent also (something that Henson lacks a little bit and Hutchison never had at all). I guess what I am saying is that Romo is the best young quarterback hopeful to play in Dallas since ……. dare I say ……. Aikman. However, I am on the side that believes that the only way Romo sees regular season action is via injury to Drew Bledsoe. There is NO WAY Bill and Jerry makes a serious run for the Super Bowl (i.e. getting Owens & Vanderjaqt), and throws a young quarterback out there who's only play in the regular season is a kneel-down. There was more to this game than Romo (believe it or not). The offensive line still needs to get it in gear. It really was nice to see Colombo out there, as well as Peterman and Proctor. Yes, I will acknowledge that the run blocking suffered, but I do see a ray of hope. How many of you saw 8-9 men in the box last night? It was almost every play. This can further partially explain the good day put in by Romo. Seattle definitely played more against the run than they did against the pass. What I am saying is, put 8-9 men in the box with Owens and Glenn out there and see what happens? I do envision more running lanes for Jones, Barber and Thompson once #81 is on the field. I can certainly understand the caution by many of the posters. It is warranted at this time. I choose to be a little more optimistic. Defense!!!!! Oh Boy!!! This just in folks. Dallas is loaded at linebacker. Maybe one of the reasons Carpenter was brought inside was due to the emergence of Ellis and Junior Glymph? Of course, the book is still out on Glymph, but there is no denying Ellis. So Dallas has Ware, Burnett, Ellis, Glymph, and Singleton on the outside, and Ayodele, Carpenter, James, Shanle, Boiman, and Hoyte on the inside. The pressure on the quarterback, for the most part, was pretty good. The only thing that bugged me about the defense was they blew too many 3rd and longs. We will see how this defense does on Reggie Bush next week. Special teams? Watkins was excellent as a gunner. Most of Suisham's kickoffs went beyond the 5-yard line. McBriar's punt through the end zone pissed many of us off (and Big Bill). Skyler Green I thought did well on punt returns. I really liked how Green was disciplined enough NOT to back up on the 10-yard line and let the punt sail over his head. That just happened to be a great bounce for the Seahawks. Most of the time, that ball goes into the end zone. Green made some pretty nice moves on his 11 and 19-yard returns. Final Analysis: This team does appear to be better than last year, but it is still to early to truly know.

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Parents of trangender child fighting bathroom issue
FOUNTAIN, Colo. - The Mathis household has been very different since the family decided to pull all their kids from Eagleside Elementary school because their transgender child was banned from using the girls' bathroom.
Up until January, Coy, 6, had been allowed to use the girls' bathroom. Then school leaders set new rules that required Coy, who was born a boy but identifies herself as a girl, to use a staff bathroom or the boys' bathroom.
"If they were to reverse their decision, then it would again be a safe and welcoming environment for the children," said Kathryn Mathis, mother of Coy.
The Mathis children have been home-schooled since the decision. They've also hosted a national documentary crew for four of the past eight weeks. On Wednesday, the entire brood traveled to Denver to take make their complaint official and their fight even more public.
Coy has called herself a girl since she first started talking. Her parents tried dressing Coy in boy's clothes for the first semester of kindergarten but it didn't take.
"When she was forced to live as a boy she was very depressed," said her mother. "Coy had a massive amount of anxiety, didn't do well in school, didn't have any friends, didn't want to leave the house."
That lasted the first four months of kindergarten. When she returned to school in January as a girl, Coy was a different person.
"She was happier, was more outgoing -- she just blossomed into this beautiful young person that we were hoping to see before and we were happy about that," said Jeremy Mathis, her father.
Coy's mother said she has friends who know she was born a boy and it isn't an issue.
"Just because your body may look a certain way, it's not who you are," said Kathryn.
Kathryn and Jeremy said they knew being transgender would create difficulties in Coy's life but did not imagine problems beginning this early in life.
"Any parent wants the best for their child, they want the easiest [life] for them, so just knowing that she was going to face obstacles was difficult for us, we worried," said Kathryn. But Coy's parents believe school leaders are acting immature by singling out their child.
"When you are stigmatizing one child, it automatically sets them up for harassment and bullying," said Coy's mother.


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New Immigration Law Impacts Farmers | FOLEY, Alabama
FOLEY, Alabama - Gathering the things we like for our dinner table is hot, hard work and somebody has got to do it.
"Sometimes it's difficult to find local folks to do some of those jobs," That's what we found at about half a dozen South Baldwin farms. Immigrant workers were being used to help bring in the crops. Some documented, some not. But farmers say they are needed to get the job done.
Local farmers would not appear on camera for fear of drawing attention to their workers. Farmers Federation spokesman Jeff Helms says the new immigration law will clearly have an impact. "Farmers are very conscientious about following the rules and obeying the law. They support secure borders but they also understand there are certain jobs that they rely on a legal guest worker program to help fill those spots."
The new law, as it stands now, could make it harder for small family farms to continue business as usual.


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On the Falls in the Award-Winning Hilton
Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview • Niagara Falls, Canada
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Fridays, in a Cityview King Jacuzzi or Two-Queen Room ($139)
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- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays, in a Cityview King Jacuzzi or Two-Queen Room ($269)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Wednesdays, in a Fallsview King Jacuzzi or Two-Queen Room ($309)
- Winery Tour and Tasting for Two at both Peller Estates and Hillebrand
- $40 Dinner Voucher for Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
- Two-Night Stays Receive a $40 Dinner Voucher for Romano's Macaroni Grill and Two Drink Vouchers at the Myst Lounge or Lobby Bar
- Daily Full Buffet Breakfast for Two at Grand Caffé
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More than 20 million people per year can't be wrong. Spewing more than four million cubic feet of water over its ledge every minute, Niagara Falls, in all its majestic fury, has rightly earned its title as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, drawing four times as many annual tourists as the Grand Canyon. And in Niagara Falls, Ontario, visitors find themselves perfectly situated to catch the show at its best.
The Digs
From inside the 53-story Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview, guests have unmatched views of both the American and Canadian sides of the falls. Since its multimillion-dollar renovation in 2009, this AAA Four Diamond hotel has earned a number of accolades, among them TripAdvisor's Incredible Views award, which celebrate's the world's best vistas. All rooms are appointed with a king-size bed and a Jacuzzi tub, and many feature a fireplace—the perfect setup for a touch of Niagara Falls romance.
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Tempt your taste buds at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, featuring unlimited servings of succulent meat carved tableside. Afterward, sip a cocktail at the chic Myst Lounge, located 33 stories above the Falls. Guests staying two nights will get a $40 dinner voucher at Romano's Macaroni Grill.
In the morning, start your day with a full breakfast buffet at the Grand Caffe. Later, visit The Spa at the Fallsview Casino Resort where you can unwind with an indulgent treatment like a massage, soothing facial, or body wrap.
Take a tour and indulge in a tasting at the Peller Estates and Hillebrand wineries, both located in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake.
"The view is stunning from the upper floors... you catch the falls, the buildings, all the colorful lights of the night! In the early morning, you catch the mist of the falls with the sun rising and it looks as though you are above the clouds."-- TripAdvisor
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Nikki & Rich - Uprising (Muse Cover)
By all accounts, I should have been writing about Nikki & Rich for quite some time...in turn, and on all subsequent accounts, you should have every right to be angered with me for not doing so. Hopefully, the fire we've got to give out now remedies all prior injustices. On to the music!
As per their official words: "Nikki & Rich are Nikki Leonti, a California-born pastor's daughter who grew up singing in church, and Rich Velonskis, a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager. These two seemingly opposite characters first met in 2007. Nikki was based in Nashville working as a background singer for Carrie Underwood and Rich was in Los Angeles producing tracks for Eve, Robin Thicke, Mario, and Ludacris, under his moniker Rich Skillz…Rich was looking for a strong vocalist and lyricist to collaborate with and take his tracks to the next level and he found the perfect match in Nikki."
As per my beastly opinion: "OH HELL YES!"
And now for something a little more fleshed out. Nikki & Rich are creating a fresh and fun spin on what I like to call "pop wop"...a splash of doo wop with a pop sensibility that will attract music lovers from all genres. And they're sure to get more notice from the rock crowd, now that the pair have covered Muse's Uprising. Girl's got some pipes, and she's not afraid to use 'em. You can read more on the story behind the decision to re-imagine this song over on Billboard.
Check out the video below, then grab the track after that.
mp3: Nikki and Rich - Uprising (Muse Cover)


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That's some real peer pressure to keep people in.
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That'd be Godfather Warz 2 if my memory serves me.
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Discussion in 'Games Forum' started by Pats1pab1, Jul 6, 2010.
I have to say, this is one of the best commercials that I have seen in awhile.
YouTube - Sarge
That is a pretty good commercial! I really like the new Jeep Grand Cherokee commercial too.
That is a good commercial. This one must be a first date.
YouTube - FUNNIEST COMMERCIAL EVER!
Gotta love R Lee Ermey. Greatest DI ever. I love this commercial.
That is an awesome commercial!!!
Yeah, love his intensity!! Is Mail Call still on?
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Here's a good one. Since we have been having this discussion in answer a question with a question game.
YouTube - Rock Paper Scissors
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PlayStation Mobile
Sony discontinuing its PlayStation Mobile service [Update]
Sony Japan announced today it would be discontinuing its PlayStation Mobile service in the region come July, and it's been confirmed to be a worldwide shuttering, per the PlayStation Forums.
PlayStation Mobile headlines
Sony axes PlayStation Mobile support for Android
Sony will no longer support Playstation Mobile on new Android devices.
PS Mobile users get free Bike Rider DX and Rock Boshers DX today
PlayStation Mobile users can download Bike Rider DX and Rock Boshers DX free of charge today.
PlayStation Mobile launches in 8 more countries
PlayStation Mobile has launched in eight new countries, giving users access to Sony's smartphone games using any PlayStation Certified device.
Sony investigating PlayStation Mobile Vita TV support - report
Sony is believed to be casting early lures to PlayStation Network developers while it weighs up the possibility of bringing PlayStation Mobile to Vita TV.
PlayStation Mobile makes Super Crate Box & Fuel Tiracas free today
Sony has made PlayStation Mobile editions of Vlambeer's Super Crate Box and Futurlab's Fuel Tiracas free today.
Sony giving away two free PlayStation Mobile games every week for five weeks
Starting today for the next five weeks, Sony is giving away two free PlayStation Mobile games each week. The offerings will be updated every Wednesday, and the first two available are Passing Time and Rymdkapsel. All you need to get in on the deals is the PlayStation Mobile App for your Vita or PlayStation Certified […]
PlayStation Store for PlayStation Mobile coming to nine new countries starting December 18
Sony has announced it will launch the PlayStation Store for PlayStation Mobile in nine new countries starting December 18. This brings the PS Store to mobile users in total to 18 countries including Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, as well as in newly added countries including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, […]
10x8 out now on Vita, PS Mobile devices
Ziggurat developer Action Button Entertainment's latest effort 10×8 releases today via PlayStation Mobile.
Chaos Rings out now on PlayStation Mobile, Vita
Mobile RPG Chaos Rings has launched on Sony's PlayStation Mobile platform, meaning it is available for any PlayStation Certified device. This iOS success story includes Xperia smartphones, some HTC smartphones and, of course, the Vita. The Vita version takes full advantage of the console's traditional controls, if that's your bag. You can grab it from […]
Chaos Rings dated for PS Vita via PlayStation Mobile
Square Enix is bringing its mobile RPG Chaos Rings to PS Vita via Sony's mobile publishing platform.
Tokyo Jungle coming to mobile devices next month - report
Reports suggest Sony has put together a new version of Tokyo Jungle for its PlayStation Mobile platform, meaning the post-apocalyptic furventure will be playable on the go next month.
Chillingo now publishing on PlayStation Mobile
EA-owned mobile publisher Chillingo has signed up for PlayStation Mobile, a free publishing platform compatible with PlayStation 3, Vita and selected Android smartphones and tablets. Polygon reports Chillingo kicked off the partnership with the launch of Feed Me Oil, which originally released on iDevice in late 2011. Chillingo first published Angry Birds, although it does […]
Sony allows developers to become PS Mobile publishers for free
Sony are to waive the fee that would-be PlayStation Mobile developers are usually charged in order to encourage more developers to bring quality mobile games to the platform.
Hohokum, Doki-Doki Universe and CounterSpy headed to PSN
Sony went a bit mad with game announces today, revealing three new and unusual games for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Vita – including a new project from SCE Santa Monica's latest indie adoptee.
Sony details major indie push at GDC 2013
I don't know if you've noticed but it's suddenly got very Sony and indie-centric in these parts; the platform holder made multiple announces today, accompanying a GDC showcase of 25 upcoming PS4, PS3, PlayStation Mobile and Vita releases.
PlayStation Mobile: OMG Zombies is this week's free game
PlayStation Mobile's string of free games comes to a close today, with the rather nifty-looking OMG Zombies.
Chimpact headed to PlayStation Mobile
Chimpact is the latest title to be highlighted by Sony's PlayStation Mobile service. The cute platformer boasts 48 levels and a distinctive art style, and hits the SEN tomorrow for just $4. For more information check out the US and EU PlayStation Blogs. PlayStation Mobile is a platform available to all PlayStation Certified devices, including […]
PlayStation Mobile offers free games each week
PlayStation Mobile, Sony's hardware-agnostic platform, is offering one free game every week for six weeks.
PlayStation Mobile offering six weeks of free games
Today marks the beginning of a New Year giveaway for PlayStation players. Sony has announced that one free PS Mobile game will be available to download across each of the next six weeks.
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PS Mobile users get free Bike Rider DX and Rock Boshers DX today
Sony investigating PlayStation Mobile Vita TV support – report
PlayStation Mobile makes Super Crate Box & Fuel Tiracas free today
Sony giving away two free PlayStation Mobile games every week for five weeks
PlayStation Store for PlayStation Mobile coming to nine new countries starting December 18
Sony allows developers to become PS Mobile publishers for free
PlayStation Mobile is Sony going beyond "the traditional narrow world" of consoles, says Gara
PlayStation Mobile hardware range grows with new Xperia phone, tablet
PlayStation Mobile partners list includes From Software, THQ, Nippon Ichi, and many more
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NEW YORK — The AICE New York chapter recently announced the winners of its Camp Kuleshov trailer-editing contest. Northern Lights assistant editor Lisa White won the contest for her re-working of the film The Notebook — a 2004 romantic comedy staring Ryan — as a chilling horror flick.
May 22, 2017, 3:43 am
HHB Communications and its Soho-based, post-focused division Scrub have been named Avid's EMEA Audio Top Channel Partner for 2016.
May 22, 2017, 3:42 am
Nugen Audio is previewing a significant technological update for its award-winning Halo Upmix plugin at AES Berlin.
May 22, 2017, 3:42 am
In most cases, indie filmmakers don't have the budget to hire someone to score their films. This means that you miss out on the benefit of having a score specifically designed to match what's going on up on screen, so you will have to figure out a way to do it with a piece of music that already exists. Though this is challenging, Kris Truini gives you a few helpful tips on how to pull it off, even if you don't have much experience working with music, scores, and soundtracks.
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There are many polarizing debates in the world of technology and video editing, and software is no exception. Final Cut Pro X and Adobe Premiere Pro are some of the most popular tools for the job and therefore both have their diehard fans. But if you want to make an objective decision about which to use yourself, what are some factors you should consider?
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As Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant from Fox debuted to $36 million at the North American box office, the film's visual effects supervisor Charley Henley of lead VFX house MPC says his first meeting with the director was "fairly overwhelming, he has a lot of art and you could see the scale of the film.
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In 1989, I was a young feminist who wanted to be a filmmaker. While there weren't many women in this fairly "boys club" field, Academy Award winner Ed Jones hired me in Optical because he knew I could do the job. Approximately 25 people worked in the ILM optical department. The few women in this department – Peg Hunter, Lori Nelson, Mary Walter, and me – were effects pioneers in a male world.
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Larry Hennessy doesn't want to blow his own trumpet. But it's evident that an act of generosity on his part rewarded him with this beautiful home flowing out to picturesque gardens.
Four-and-a-half-years ago, he was happily ensconced in his previous Greenhithe home of 20 years, which he'd shared with his late wife Joan. It wasn't his wife's passing which prompted relocating; it was an approach from a neighbour with a young disabled son.
"He said he wanted to buy my property so his parents-in-law could be close. At first, I said I wasn't thinking about selling but when he came back and asked me again the next year I thought 'Well, it would be nice for his boy to have his grandparents close by, whereas it wouldn't really make a big difference to me if I lived in another property'."
Larry's property search led him to this architecturally designed weatherboard family home. It flows out to expansive and private landscaped gardens, suitable for the 86-year-old's beloved black standard poodle Polly and golden cocker spaniel Penny. Its previous owners built it in 1989, combining modern convenience with the grace of a bygone era.
"I fell for this house as I stepped through the door." The home's elegant architecture, with six sets of French doors creating flow from all main rooms to deep verandas, reminds Larry of Queensland villas. "It has a very good layout and the carpentry in the house is beautifully done - it's obviously been built by a craftsman." Detailed veranda pillars are just one of many examples illustrating the workmanship.
Abundant windows and glass doors create the sort of light and bright interior that is universally appealing. This particularly enamoured Larry because of his limited eyesight. "I have peripheral vision but my central vision is dim."
The home is down a shared driveway near the end of a quiet no-exit street. Electronic security gates open to off-street parking and turning space fronting a garage with workshop, toilet and room for three cars.
Inside the home, living spreads out across a lounge with gas fireplace, a dining room with particularly pretty windows and an open-plan kitchen-family room. This open-plan spread includes an informal dining bay, wooden detailing including a high wood-sarked ceiling, and a second gas fire. The home also has three heat pumps, a home ventilation system and an alarm.
A bonus little room opening off two bedrooms lends itself to a study/homework room. Completing the layout is a light-filled master bedroom with en suite and walk-in wardrobe, a room able to be a fourth bedroom, office or living space plus a family bathroom, laundry and storage.
Daughter Teri (also pictured) has enjoyed socialising on the wide verandas and decks. Larry says, "Sitting out here having lunch with the family at this time of year is absolutely delightful." Outdoor highlights include a Lutyens bench under a wisteria-laden arbour, a gazebo, raised vege gardens and a ponga walk to one of two garden sheds.
The former British Army Major's eyesight stopped him driving nine years ago. He says he wouldn't go into a rest home because it'd mean giving up his dogs. He's purchased a smaller property in Orewa where the particularly flat neighbourhood makes walking easier for him.
Larry says having had a companion in this larger home has been nice company as well as helpful for challenges caused by his eyesight. "But it really would be ideal as a family home, perhaps with children running around these gardens."


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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by Maofan7, Nov 25, 2012.
Let us not forget the second marks were "presentation" marks, not just art marks.
I believe in 1988 they were called Artistic marks (not presentation marks).
ok make it 6.0 tech, 5.8 artistic. Even if I had given 6.0 tech, 5.7 artistic, she would still have won the LP over my 2nd place (Manley 5.9 tech, 5.8 artistic).
Kat won this comfortably and the Judges got it right (1st in the SP, 2nd in the LP behind Liz M). The AI marks your giving Midori way too high. 5.9 (same as Kat) - no way.
All I would change is that Jill T should have got the bronze instead of Debi T
If you feel Witt deserved her gold that is fine, there is definitely a case she did as both she and Manley were overmarked so they balance out, and it is virtually impossible for even those who feel Ito had the best free skating to say she should have won with her low figures placing. However she did not win it comfortably. Had 1 more judge place Manley above Thomas in the SP, or 2 more judges placed Witt below Ito in the LP, she would have lost. Probably had she not had the bobble on the opening jump combination or her camel spin, she would have placed 2nd in the SP and thus beaten Witt overall. Had Thomas done any of her previous seasons LPs, she would have won for sure. Winning gold by placing 3rd in figures, and a distant 2nd and nearly 3rd in the LP is not winning it comfortably.
You may think my artistic marks for Ito are too high, but I dont know how anyone can conclude Witt's SP deserved 1st place over any Ito, Thomas, and Kadavy's programs which appeared visibly superior in almost every conceivable way, especialy the jump combination where she did the easiest of all and still landed it the shakiest, and her overall elements which is the most important thing about the short program were definitely not the best. To each their own.
Well Witt had amazing musicality, interpretation and polish / maturity in everything but that's not all in the A.I. score. She wasn't particularly fast, her ice coverage was mediocre, her program was choreographically simplistic, and her positions were unattractive. I wouldn't have given her anything above a 5.8 on A.I. no matter how Carmen she was.
And really, Trenary had no business being anywhere near the podium given how she skated.
Witt was incredibly musical, and really, her Carmen is iconic. I just wish her technical merit would have been lowered to account for the Manleys and Itos who were way above and with Ito light years above her. But the 80s were a different era, once you established a pecking order it was there to stay. Witt the favorite with outside chance of Thomas to beat her. So Witt got the favorite marks, which were clearly evident after figures. Her LP I'd give 5.6/5.9 tops. Ito 6.0/5.7, and maybe Manley 5.9/5.8, so Ito would have won based on the technical mark which was the tie-breaker at the time.
I've always wondered if Ito's figures were really THAT bad in Calgary or if she just did not have any backing. I know she bombed a figure in 1990 to put her behind Treachary. Didn't the ordinals go down that if she was ninth instead of tenth in figures she would have beaten Jill at 1990 Worlds? Jill was damn lucky to get that 90 championship after that abysmal SP.
I thought I read in an FSU thread that Heiko Fisher (9thin the men's competition) also died at a young age?
If I were Orser I would be more upset about coming in second at the 1984 Olympics. He won both of the freeskating programs and even Scott admits he didn't skate well in the long.
Agree 100% Aliceanne (pretty name btw). Orser should have probably won 1984, but at that time no one was usurping Hamilton. Out of the question.
I just don't know how Orser could be bitter about 88. He didn't skate up to the level needed. It's not like he matched Boitano jump for jump and came out the loser. He did much much less than Boitano. He absolutely needed that second 3axel to make ANY case for first in the LP. He didn't. I can't imagine him being bitter about the result. It was fair. I can imagine him being mad at himself for not going for that second axel, but that is sport, and he was seasoned enough to know better. I wasn't a Boitano lover or even liker at that time, I much preferred Orser and Fadeev. But you really can't argue what Boitano did. It's sport. He won, and deservedly so based on the programs.
The weird music and arms didn't help. I guess it's true that you need grand or at least serious music to win the Olympics.
In his book Orser said when he didnt win in 88 and it was so close, what he became most bitter about in that moment was not winning in 84 which he feels he should have.
Your absolutely correct. He died just 18 months after the 1988 Olympics on the 21st November 1989. He collapsed whilst playing Squash and passed away later in hospital. The official cause of death was Myocarditis which is an inflammation of the heart muscle, something which is usually caused by a virus.
The Heiko Fischer Trophy was set up in his memory and is contested every February
The figures field in Calgary was very strong. People like Trenary and Leistner were only 5th and 6th in figures and Ito even with her best figures would be nowhere near as good as them. So her 10th was probably legitimate. Apparently she improved her figures alot for the 89 Worlds, it was a weaker field, and she still only came 6th in them.
I guess another way to put it is she did not come from a strong enough federation or yet have enough name or backing behind her to get the huge gift and inflation Witt probably got in figures to be 3rd. People like Trenary and Kadavy also didnt get that help as all the U.S support was for Debi at that event.
^ Both Kadavy and Trenary were Fassi skaters, so they had all the support they needed. I have actually heard that Kadavy pulled out because she was going to be used a la Biellmann in 1980 to flip the ordinals to favor Witt over Thomas if they both skated clean. Mueller miscalculated in that Fassi got no benefit from letting Witt win but did win favor with the USFSA by clearing the way for Thomas, but it ultimately did not matter because Thomas did not skate clean.
if Kadavy had so much support why did she place only 5th in the short when she clearly should have been top 3, and behind such an inferior performance as Elizabeth Manley's short program. Trenary tried and landed (albeit a bit shaky) a triple flip combo in the short and was placed only 6th, and even though she was known for her strong figures was placed below Witt and Manley. If they were being supported, whoever was doing it did a crummy job.
Now that's a theory I had never heard before. Kadavy, though exquisite, was just not a good competitor. You could always count on a fall or a couple pops with her. Her bronze in 87 was a great moment for her, but really not expected. I also remember an interview with Diane Rawlinson who stated that even before the Olys, there was talk of Kadavy being ill, and that Tonya as alternate should get ready just in case. (Which is odd, because Jeri Campbell was 4th at Nationals that year, so maybe Diane was just blowing hot air, who knows). Still I don't believe for a minute Kadavy retired from the competition to help Debi Thomas in some convoluted conspiracy theory. She was sick. I'm still amazed she didn't just go out there and skate singles. If I finally made it to the Olympics and had mono/flu, I'd still go out and do the most craptastic version of my program, just to know I competed and placed when I looked back on it. Withdrawing just seems so wimpy, so princessy, so.... Kadavy.
And I have to completely agree with Judge Judy. If Fassi's skaters were well supported, then his supporters were doing a pretty crappy job at it. In fact, it almost seemed like Fassi was being punished that year for unknown reasons. I find it hard to believe Witt or Manley (and even Debi) were better in figures than Kadavy and Trenary. Fassi made his reputation on his ability to teach figures. And then K and T put down clean short programs that contained high difficulty and the judges didn't even seem to notice or care. In retrospect it looked like Fassi was taking a beat-down by the judging panel. I didn't see or feel the Fassi love in 88 quite honestly. Much the opposite.
^ You better believe that Debbie was better in figures, because the only one in the World better than her was Ivanova.
As far as the convoluted theory goes, it is just that. I heard it, and it sort of explained why Kadavy didn't at least try in the LP. Like you said, why do so much to get to the Olympics, then only complete 2/3 of the competition.
But was she really? By your logic you are stating that Witt was the third best in the world at figures, and really..... Witt wasn't. I still hold that Kadavy and Trenary were ahead of Witt (and Thomas) at figures, and for some unknown reason (read, POLITIK) were placed well below them. Trenary and Kadavy were known for their good figures, I really don't remember Thomas as being especially 'good' at them until she won 86 Nationals. Anyway, Carlo certainly didn't work his magic that year that he supposedly was able to do in 1980.
As for w/d'ing at the Olympics, I really think it's a crappy thing to do. Bobek was apparently landing NOTHING in training and CHJ got a call in Cleveland to make sure that Tonia was ready to fill in. Yet Bobek still competed and landed only one triple in both the short and long. In some way I respect Bobek for just going out and doing what she could do. She was the third US lady and no one expected anything of her. Bobek lived her entire life to go to the Olympics and when she did she was injured and way off, yet she competed. I would forever dislike the young woman if she had w/d at the last minute. But she didn't and I don't. I completely understand Bobek falling all over the place in her Olympics. She earned it and it was her self-respect on the line and she chose to go out and embarass herself. It really seems odd that an OLYMPIAN like Kadavy would just w/d. You're there, go out and do what you can. I've competed with flu or bad cold and I know how much it alters your physicality and worse, your emotional sharpness. I hardly ever get sick, but when I do I hate myself, my support system, and want to yell at everyone. But if the Olympics were on the line, I'd put on my big girl britches and SKATE. Your anger should at least be enough for a 3toe in the first 30 seconds. Kadavy is obviously not one I admire as a competitor.
Poor Nicole was Honey Boo Boo Child before the term was coined. On a personal note, my mom was raised in extremely poor circumstances, yet she and her brother ended up earning doctorates. Her two sisters are another story. In fact I love those cousins more, because I find them so interesting and without any airs. I get Nicole, and was sorry she got into meth and all that, but I respect her as a survivor. I would not imagine or expect her to w/d while at the Olympics. I just don't get Kadavy. Even Kwan had enough respect to pull out so that Emily Hughes would be able to compete. Kwan was totally gifted that spot and it was odd that Papa Hughes wasn't raring his head to get Emily on the team. Even Kwan's 'tryout' done behind closed doors and not on camera was a farce. One reporter said she fell on a 2axel and missed a couple of other triples, yet was 'solid'. Umm, yeah. It was obvious that Kwan had sponsorships that required her to be at the 2006 Olys and I would think NO ONE was surprised when she took a fall in practice and then blamed that fall for her w/d. At least someone else was able to be on hand (how convenient) to compete instead of her. I just don't understand someone w/d'ing from Olys after it has started.
ETA: Here is a clip of "Honey Boo Boo Child". I must have been out of the loop, because I had no idea about this little firecracker. I was completely missing the reference to HBB and had to look her up. Tell me this is not a young Nicole being pushed by Jana and Aunt Joyce. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9nbhzKaqvA
I may be imagining this, but I could have sworn that I've seen a video showing Kadavy in bed sick during the LP. Why she agreed to have cameras in her room in her worst moments is beyond me. I also remember reading some tidbits that were way TMI- constant diarrhea, cramps, etc.
Her interview is at 4:20
I didn't think there was a detailed report about Kwan's try-out.
Kwan must've been a brilliant actress because she looked seriously devastated during that practice session in Torino.
Also, Papa Hughes wouldn't have had a claim against naming Kwan to the team since it was within the USFS rules and there was set precedent for them to make that decision.
Level 4 eye roll.
I wouldnt be at all surprised if Thomas was better than Trenary and Kadavy at figures. From footage I have seen of her her figures were excellent. I however highly doubt Witt and Manley were better than Trenary, Leistner, or even Kadavy at figures. Witt's figures in Calgary were a joke from all the footage I have seen, they probably were no better than Ito's, lol! I am sure there were politics in the figures placings, and it definitely was not favoring the Fassi students. The SP placings also did not favor his students relative performance level, especialy Kadavy.
I dont know why people even assume Fassi was a big political power by the 80s. He was in the 60s and 70s, but in the 80s he produced few noteable results after Lake Placid. Even his top female student in the late 70s Emi Watanabe was notoriously undermarked. He seemed to be less in demand as well, his big gun for the Sarajevo Olympics was Manuela Rueben, LOL! None of his students won medals due to his politicing after that point, that is for sure. Jill's World title was because Ito bombed figures, and the weak free skating field, nothing else, and then he moved to Italy guaranteeing he would only be taking up obscure skaters from that point on (until his return to the U.S some years later).
The footage i've seen (not much and obviously no chance to examine the ice) Thomas had wonderful position and flow in her figures (very unlike Witt). Kadavy clearly botched her second figure (the footage shows her losing an edge and skidding over a few inches before regaining it - that was the figures equivalent of falling in your footwork sequence).
Here's ABC's coverage of the Ladies Figures:
You can see Kadavy's 'bobble' as Peggy Pleming put it, at 2.44
Yes, and the ABC coverage also showed that Trenary did well on the last two figures but not well on the first, which was a repeat of her nervousness from the previous Worlds. Also, it is clear Debbie did very well in all three figures but appeared to be somewhat undermarked in the first figure, while all the footage of Witt indicates she had bobbles across all three figures but appeared to be rewarded for improvement, although I do not think that is exactly the judges' role, to reward improvement. Thanks for posting the links, Skatesindreams, I wanted to do the same.
Kwanette, I give the Level 4 Eye Roll +3 GOE.
I always assumed the skaters dressed up for figures. Guess not.
Those vids of 88 figures are interesting. Witt was almost coming to a complete stop during one or two of her figures. How she managed third overall is a mystery. Yes, I saw Kadavy's mistracing, oops. But to have her 7th? Thomas' tracings looked good, so I'm gaining more of an appreciation for her figures. Funny how Manley wasn't shown. Who knows how she really did. If it was worse than Witt, it must have been bad. I'm still not understanding figures skaters Kadavy and Trenary being 5th and 7th. Figures were money in their pockets. Just not in Calgary.
And yay, I achieved a Level 4 eyeroll with +3 GOE. LOL.


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An inebriated female seduced by a desperate intoxicated male after a night of heavy drinking and letdowns at prior engagaments during the evening by the use of a McDonald's breakfast sandwich within the confines of the restaurant between the hours of 3:00 and 5:00 am. The McMiracle can be easily spotted swaying in her spot in line and gabbing with her equally unattractive counterpart. She generally is mildly overweight, wearing an excessive amount of makeup, has smeared mascara, a slagging down bra strap, and possibly a broken stilleto heel. She is low on self esteem and prime for a greasy meal and several hours of cuddling after her complimentary sandwich. Although the McMiracle is no trophy, she is a worthy consolation prize during a morning which likely includes pounding headaches, vomiting, and regret.
"dude...what was that mess you dragged back from mickey d's last night"
"that thing of beauty was my McMiracle!"
"that thing of beauty was my McMiracle!"
by JMB88 February 18, 2009
Go to McDonald's and order (1) double cheeseburger, and (1) Mc'Chicken sandwhich. Open your Double cheeseburger and insert the McChicken meat inside the double cheeseburger (between the two patties).
Enjoy the most delicious meal at McDonald's
Enjoy the most delicious meal at McDonald's
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Phone scam warns of fake lawsuit
Victims asked to pay money to avoid summons
Wisconsin residents are being warned about a new phone scam that tells them they've been named in a civil court case. They are able to get out of receiving a summons by paying money to the people behind the calls.
"My hands were shaking when I first got that phone call," said Marilyn Bower, a retired teacher in Cottage Grove. She has received nine calls in the last two weeks alone. "I was scared. I shouldn't have been. We pay our bills. We don't have any issues."
The automated voice on the call told her that "service of process is scheduled to be served at your home or place of employment. Prior to (the) visit, the civil claim requires a statement as you've been deemed or named in this complaint." People are told they can call 877-771-6863 if they have questions. Marilyn did not call back, but instead called her local police department.
"It probably saved her thousands of dollars by just making that phone call to us," said Cottage Grove Police Chief Chris Hughes, who wished more people would employ Bower's caution. "Give yourself some breathing room. The (callers) like to do high-pressure sales is the best way to put it and they want to get you cornered as quickly as possible. What you have to understand is you don't have to fall for that. Take the time."
Numerous complaints about calls related to this number can be found online. Consumers who have called it back reported being asked for money to dispose of the "summons" they were set to receive.
"I'd like to know where they got my name and why they keep calling me," said Bower, who plans to buy Caller ID so she can screen her phone calls in the future. "Now, I'm just kind of angry they're invading my home."
She plans to file a complaint with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection as her phone number is on the state's No-Call List.
If you have received similar phone calls, you can file a complaint with the state.


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Investigators: Few clues in Dylan Redwine disappearance
LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. - After eight days of searching for a missing Colorado Springs 13-year-old, investigators said Monday that they still have no leads on where Dylan Redwine might be.
"What's been most frustrating about this search and our investigation is there are simply no clues," said Dan Bender, spokesperson for the La Plata County Sheriff's Office. "That means we have to check every conceivable possibility."
Bender said never in his 30 year career at the sheriff's office has he seen a case like this one, where a child seemingly just vanishes without a trace.
Redwine went missing while he was staying with his father in Vallecito for a court ordered visit. Mark Redwine said he left Dylan at home to run some errands on November 19, and the boy was gone when he returned.
Dylan's mother tells ABC News she is fearful that Mark may have done something to "remove Dylan from the situation."
"I was married to Mark for a lot of years, and I know the way he reacts to things," Elaine Redwine told ABC News. "If Dylan maybe did or said something that wasn't what Mark wanted to hear, I'm just afraid of how Mark would have reacted."
Mark Redwine has refused to comment to the media.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations is working with the La Plata County Sheriff's Office in the search for Dylan.
On Sunday and Monday, investigators focused on the Vallecito Reservoir, near where Dylan's father lives.
Dive crews used sonar equipped boats to comb the water, searching several areas cadaver dogs had reacted to. Nothing was found.
"We have no plans to return to the lake," said Bender.
Bender said investigators would meet Monday night to plan search efforts for the following day.
He said there are no persons of interest in the case, and that Dylan's mom and dad have both been working closely with investigators.
"Both parents have been cooperative with not only our investigators, but FBI investigators," said Bender.
Redwine is described as 5 feet tall, 105 pounds, blond hair, blue eyes and fair complexion. He was last seen wearing a black Nike shirt, black basketball nylon shorts, black Jordan tennis shoes and a two-tone blue and white Duke Blue Devils baseball hat.
Anyone with information on Dylan's whereabouts is asked to contact La Plata County Sheriff's Office Investigators Dan Patterson 970-382-7015 or Tom Cowing 970-382-7045.


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Best Legal Moonshine

Have a hankering for hooch? Here's the five best legal moonshines on the market today.

While the traditional definition of moonshine covers any liquor distilled without a license, many apply the term to unproofed white whiskey that's bottled directly from the still. Todd Parker followed a pair of hoochmakers in this month's Playboy for his "Still Life" piece, which got us pretty thirsty for some white lightning. There are legal alternatives to the stuff, and luckily for you (but not your hangover) it's still got a high proof. Here are our five favorite bottles thus far.
Hudson New York Corn Whiskey
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While it tends to be on the expensive side for moonshine—a 375 ml bottle can run for about 40 bucks—its bold taste comes with a rich history: the Baby Bourbon was "Tuthilltown's first whiskey and the first legal pot-distilled whiskey made in New York since prohibition." Shine enthusiasts enjoy the fact that it's pot-distilled from 100% New York corn, charred in new oak barrels and has some of the best-damn-tasting notes you can get out of legal sophisticated hooch such as Hudson Whiskey.
Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine
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Named after the slang name given to the best moonshine during Prohibition, Catdaddy is handcrafted and distilled in Madison, North Carolina. While only the founder and Master Distiller knows the exact recipe for this triple-distilled spiced moonshine, we do know that it has notes of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. This 80-proof shine sets you back about $20 to $30 per 750 ml bottle depending on what state you're in, and at that price it's definitely worth it. It's great straight and excellent in cocktails.
Kings County Distillery
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Kings County's Moonshine is like the Wes Anderson of white whiskey. It's simple, cool-looking and leaves you wanting more. Produced in the oldest running distillery in New York, their unaged white corn whiskey is straight from still to bottle and is perfect for any mixed drink. This 80-proof spirit has a strong smell but a sweet taste and goes for about 25 bucks for a 200 ml bottle.
Ole Smoky Moonshine
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The first federally licensed distillery in the history of East Tennessee, Ole Smoky have made quite a name for themselves. While we're partial to their Moonshine Cherries (who doesn't like mooneshine-soaked cherries?), the brand carries six flavors, two of which are available in test markets. Their flagship store is like the Walt Disney World of moonshine. If you're new to this kind of liquor, we suggest grabbing a bottle of this.
Midnight Moon
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If you know the name Junior Johnson, you're either a NASCAR fanatic or a huge moonshine enthusiast. Pardoned by President Reagan in 1986 for a moonshining conviction that had him thrown into federal prison back in 1956, Johnson is a legend both on and off the track. After retiring from driving after 50 race victories, Johnson is still producing his family's brand of moonshine, Midnight Moon, with the help of Piedmont Distillers since 2007. We've had a couple of good nights with this stuff; just remember this is 80-proof moonshine and not, in fact, vodka.


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Well at least they changed them so that you could stop after landing. It sucks that direct flights are so hard to come by. I would have thought Pittsburgh was a big enough city to get a direct flight to.
Safe travels!
Stranded at Dulles airport
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I got there, sort of disappointed that there weren't any.
I flew through the screening process, faced no interrogation by the customs officer and waited around, patiently for about 1.5 hours only to find that my flight was delayed until 8 p.m.
Ohhhhhhh man. All of us crowd around the Air Canada booking agent guy, frustrated and wondering if we'll catch our connecting flights. Most people still will, but I'm left wondering about mine.
"Oh yeah, they'll hold the flight for you once you get there," the cool and collected African American man tells me with a tiny grin and a nod
"Well, can you please make sure that my bags are transferred very quickly, like, flag them or something?" Everytime I go to the states, I lose my bags, no word of a lie.
"Oh yeah, for sure," and then he types something into the machine and I go back and sit down waiting for my flight to finally leave.
I decide to use the facilities and I have to tell you, I really have a beef with automatic toilets in airports. The toilets flushed not once, not twice, but FOUR times in one visit to the lavatory.
It turns out they needed to change the brakes on the plane from Ottawa to Washington, so we were delayed at least an hour and a half.
My plane to Pittsburgh leaves at 9:55 p.m., we slowly taxi into the airport at about 10:03 p.m. I run to the gate, only to be told that yes, of course, my flight has already left. Why on earth would they wait a few moments for a stranded Canadian to get on the plane?
Anyway, me and another guy from Cornwall (Ontario), Dwayne, are both stranded tonight. We are directed to the customer service line, where we are given a voucher for $15 for dinner, a stay at the Comfort Inn & Suites, and our boarding pass for tomorrow
The problem comes however, with the clueless United Airlines staff sending us on a wild goose chase to our hotel.
"Go out these doors and then wait for your shuttle, it should come in 20 minutes."
OK, so we wait... and we wait. A half hour goes by and everyone but us has already found their shuttle.
We're out there all alone, so I decide to call the hotel and ask how long the shuttle runs. Of course, it doesn't run right now. Back inside to talk to United.
"Yes, of course, here is a voucher for a Washington Flyer, go out the door and make a left and then a right."
We follow the signs to the Washington Flyer bus, not the taxis. Mistake again.
Back to the United desk.
"Nooooo, go straight right there, take a taxi!" A different lady from before tells us.
Grrrrr.... OK, I'm need a drink, I'm spending my food voucher. The only thing still open is Guava & Java, so I try to buy one of their famous guava juices. I have to spend all $15... on what? Some yogurt and fruit?
The guy behind me in line offers to pay me if I buy him a sandwich. Sweet. $7 for free!
Thanks guy behind me in line. I also order an orange juice for Dwayne.
Dwayne has gone ahead and ordered the cab, by the time I get back there it's there. Finally, we take the cab with an unresponsive man with a big grey beard.
We get to the hotel and it's nice and new, and pretty plush, thank you Air Canada. I guess.
I get to my room, can't resist catching a bit of Rambo on Showtime, drink some decaf and then promptly pass out.
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Yikes. . .
Ahh good old Air Canada. Equipment failure? No, that never happens on AC. At least they figured out that they had to change the brakes before an unexpected ride.
Sounds like that is going to make Primanti Brothers all the more sweeter in a few hours. Lucky Air Canada paid for your room. I had to fight with Delta to get mine paid for. See you in a few hours!
Hiya Louise
What an episode!
Hope the rest of your trip is silky smooth.
Hey Thai buddy, I'll be in Thailand again this February and going thru the same part of the country to get over to Laos.
Ah the wonders of the Air Industry..... Never on time and never ready to apologise when they stuff up.
Yep, the rest of the trip was great. The blog is still in the works, I was WAY too busy to even think about writing it. Phew!


text: I know I did a lot of these fun threads last year but this season with work and the Cowboys not on regular TV I've really skipped out. Last season, both times vs the Eagles, I made Chicken on my Weber kettle and we lost. This year I'm taking no chances, I'm making both Beef and Pork. The beef is a shoulder roast that I've seasoned with Montreal steak seasoning and stuffed with garlic. The pork is pork loin, bone in, rib end roast. I also stuffed with garlic and hit it with Montreal steak seasoning. I'll also cover it with bacon and Rosemary. The best part is both cost less then $15 bucks. I've done my part. Now it's up to the Cowboys to do theirs.


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somebody help me :(
I'm looking for some ethical hacker with good heart that could help me with my situation that would be help to reach justice!
A person stole my usb stick at my home and I know his mail, cell phone and facebook profile
is it possible to run USBDeview and get the report to check if he has used my usb stick (that I know the serial number) on his cpu?
sorry but I'm desperate
P.S: this is a disgusting situation with someone that I opened the door as a friend to my daughters birthday party and ended up to be a thief


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George L. Ingberg
George L. Ingberg
Formerly of Pine River
George Leslie Ingberg, 81, resident of Owasso, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannette; three children, Carol Ball of Owasso, Gary Ingberg of Minneapolis, and Carla Ingeborg of Kansas City, Mo.; seven siblings, Arthur (Marilyn) Ingberg of Anoka, Bonnie (Vaughn) Schlapkohl of Pine River, Rita Walton of Pine River, Inez (Gary) Hodges of Idaho, Iona (Dave) Clark of Kentucky, and twins Darwin (Cindy) Ingberg of Pine River and Darlene (Chuck) Sayers of Nebraska. Also surviving are four grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, one brother-in-law and a sister-in-law.
Funeral services were Monday, May 13, 2013.
Arrangements handled by Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.


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So let's start at the stem then, or more to the point, the bow. High points to Yamaha for making one of the most, if not THE most, innovative bow that I've seen. It's easily changed between five different configurations to suit your desires of the moment. Starting with…1. The basic seating on both sides. The seats are long enough to extend your legs out without feeling cramped. Nothing new here but it's included in the series so we mention it. Now let's move on to…2. Filler cushion sunpad. Again, so far nothing new here. Practically every bowrider on the market allows for a filler cushion that turns the entire bow area into a sunpad. And not surprising, so does Yamaha. Next…3. Rumble seating. Lift the forward cushions and pull up a separate cushion. This makes a small seatback for facing forward. Remove the forward most cushion and your feet are on the deck while facing forward. The kids will love this, as you'll really get a feel for the speed from this forward most seat. It's duplicated on both sides. 4. Padding under the legs. Re-insert the forward cushion and you have a very comfortable support under your knees, and your legs are still extended forward. It has a sort of chaise lounge feel to it. You also now have four seats with everyone facing each other and an arm rest between the two people on each side. Very cool. 5. Three across seating. The filler cushions that make the sun pad also make another forward facing seat in the center. Now more people can be facing forward while sitting up at the bow. This is ingenious and Yamaha is the first I've seen do this, but I have little doubt that they'll be the last. Close off the walk-through windshield and the center seat back will block the wind on those chilly days. And because the bow is flat, you have room for the anchor and rode storage, plus an extendable swim ladder at the bow.
The Cockpit...
The gauges all have visors over them to block the glare, and you have full instrumentation for the twin 1.8L engines. A little flat area lies aft of the gauges for putting "stuff" and it's got a non-skid pad thank you very much. The bucket seat swivels and slides but no up and down. Throttles are mounted on a slight angle to starboard. And as if Yamaha has read every one of my boat reviews, they put the stereo at the helm. Because the controls are fly-by-wire, Yamaha has the ability to pull a few cool tricks. Starting with Cruise mode: Get above 3000 rpms and hit the single rocker switch and now you're in cruise mode. You can increase or decrease your speed in eight increments either way for sixteen settings from the speed you first pressed the switch at.In no wake mode, you hit the same switch and you have three increments up or down while still keeping the speed down and not having to worry about fiddling with the throttles. On previous boats, Yamaha had this feature with dual switches, one for each engine, but virtually everyone used them together so they're finally combined into one switch.
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Both engines and boat conditions are monitored with a GPS-based information control center: Digital displays can provide latitude, longitude, compass heading, elevation, water depth, water temperature, trip odometer, clock, engine hours, engine speed, vessel voltage, vessel speed, highest speed, fuel level, fuel used and they are the first in the industry to provide real time (gallons per hour and miles per gallon) fuel flow data. Folks, this is all standard on the AR240!
Details in the Cockpit
The port side seat is a back to back. And where I expected it to lie down, Yamaha did it a little differently. This one goes flat in the center and what was the seat then becomes a back for sitting while facing aft. Just lift under the front of the seat and bring it forward and up and presto... an aft facing seat for watching the end of the towline.Glove box is to port, but it's a little clumsy to open with its twisting knob. I'd rather see a latch to pull and lift. Just forward is a roomy storage compartment. You're welcome to put a Porta-Potti there but Yamaha doesn't include one, even as an option, so that will be an aftermarket option if you want one. Otherwise, just use it for storage. There's no drain in the sole there, so keep it dry. Aft seating is wraparound and grab handles and drink holders are everywhere. Lift up the cushions in the center and you have a walkthrough to the transom, easily the most popular spot on the boat when at anchor. There's a rather large step in the middle of the walk through so mind your step as you traverse. And to bring home the watersports features, an aft leaning aluminum wakeboard tower. The attachment point is aft, where it belongs, and there are two fat speakers and wakeboard racks on either side.
The handsome transom…
Because Yamaha's jet drive propulsion systems are low, they have no clunky engine box to work around. This gives them the freedom to design this really great transom seating that no one else seems to be able to copy -- outboards can't even try and stern drives haven't got a chance. Yamaha's stern has always been the envy of the competition, and now it's even better. Two very comfortable aft facing seats, drink holders, a removable pedestal table, and the swim platform, which is mere inches above the water making the re-boarding ladder a bit redundant.
Starting with the engines, Yamaha has installed their largest engines in their flagship, twin 1.8L high output fuel injected Yamaha marine engines. Suffice it to say that no one will be crying about her performance, but we'll see at another time just how she performs. Her L.O.A. is 23'6" (7.2 m), beam is 8'6" (2.6 m), and draft is 16" (.4 m). Her dry weight is 3369 lb (1528 kg), and she carries 50.2 gal (190 L) of fuel. The out the door price for the Yamaha AR240 High Output is $50,499. Notice I didn't say "base price". Yamaha sells their boats as a complete package, no options. You get everything. So that's the price. And that suits most people just fine.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Yamaha AR240 High Output (2013-) is 51.6 mph (83 kph), burning 23.3 gallons per hour (gph) or 88.19 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Yamaha AR240 High Output (2013-) is 37.4 mph (60.2 kph), and the boat gets 3.26 miles per gallon (mpg) or 1.39 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 147 miles (236.57 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 1812cc High Output Yamaha Marine Engines.
Standard and Optional Features
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Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
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Davis has an amazingly high percentage of completions for TD. He's a good blocking TE, and should provide us with an option in the red zone. Pascoe, on the other hand, should have been cut from the Giants the last two years and the only thing that saved him was Reese's inability to find a decent TE in FA or the draft. Pascoe will probably be hard pressed to even make it to the final cut in Atlanta.
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Okay, as usual, now you're just being silly in an attempt to save face.
Government is not a company.
You can only agree that by your definition, there are no corporate monopolies in the U.S. so this thread is moot. Yay!
quote:You flunked history just like wiki did.
by the rise of Google and Apple.
quote:There is no utility company in the U.S. that even approaches 10% market share much less the 90% market share MSFT has. You fail again.
eta: I B Freeman brought up a good one; utility companies.
There is no utility company in the U.S. that even approaches 10% market share much less the 90% market share MSFT has. You fail again.
United States v. Philadelphia National Bank, 374 U.S. 321 (1963) the second and third largest of 42 banks in the Philadelphia area would lead to a 30% market control, and so violated the Clayton Act §7. Banks were not exempt even though there was additional legislation under the Bank Merger Act of 1960.
An important difference between the Clayton Act and its predecessor, the Sherman Act, is that the Clayton Act contained safe harbors for union activities. Section 6 of the Act (codified at 15 U.S.C. § 17) exempts labor unions and agricultural organizations, saying 'that the labor of a human being is not a commodity or article of commerce, and permit[ting] labor organizations to carry out their legitimate objective'.
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Injunctions could be used to settle labor disputes only when property damage was threatened.
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but I do feel like things are getting tense between us,
AAPL would have gone under in 1997 had Microsoft not invested $150,000,000 in Apple in exchange for 8 million non-voting shares of AAPL. That year Apple lost over $1 billion on total sales of $7 billion. The board of AAPL was forced to beg Steve Jobs to come back to the company to rescue it and Jobs first task was to get enough money to make payroll to keep the doors open, which he did by contacting Bill Gates.
Well, as you indirectly stated in your post, monopolies are only possible with government involvement.
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An object in motion stays in motion, so take a break from the quickened cadence of your day-to-day in a place that boasts a sweet stillness with this week's Escape to South Haven, Michigan.
A peaceful, resort vibe abounds in this town, once nicknamed The Catskills of the Midwest, where romance is found on leisurely bike rides, across intimate tables in quaint bistros, and in the air at Inn at the Park Bed & Breakfast in South Haven, Michigan.
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Modern Apartment at the River (Vaci Utca)
Size50 m²
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The apartment is on the top floor and is bright and sunny. This is in a great location to visit Budapest's city center attractions on foot and is also close to Budapest's underground and trams. The accommodation is beside the River Danube and just 50m away from Budapest's famous pedestrianized Vaci Utca. The Central Market Hall, National Museum, Gellert Thermal Spa and other attractions are all just short walks away
The district is the biggest terrace restaurant/bar/cafe area of the city. Between the Kalvin Ter square and the Bakats Ter square, the Raday utca is mostly pedestrian and has many good quality shops and galleries. The bible museum and the Holocaust museums are also close by. The excellent main city fresh food market is the largest indoor food market in Hungary, a "must visit" for most tourists. For nightclub fans the popular large club School Club can be found close to the market.
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Adorable studio, equipped well, beautiful bathroom, small balcony, calm, close to the center...very good !
Flora is adorable !
Last summer we stayed at this great appartment in Budapest's centre! It is a wonderful building with tall ceilings and cool inside atmosphere. Despite of the outside heat it was never hot inside the appartment. Also we enjoyed the nice balcony where you can share a meal, have a drink after a busy sightseeing day:)
Flora is extremely friendly and nice! And she speaks English!!! We found this outstanding in Hungary!
Great place, great location - we definitely recommend it to the wimdu community!
The apartment is wonderful:
- Well located, close to all commodities and tournist attractions
- Very clean, well furnished and quiet
What's more, we really enjoyed the balcony which is perfect to rest and share a drink!
Flora is a great host, she was really accomodating during our stay and provided us good advice.
We strongly recommend this place.
The apartment is true to the pictures, it quickly found its bearings and the district contributes greatly to the peace. (I actually slept very well during my stay there) Flora is very friendly and puts his guests at ease. Certainly I particularly recommend this address for the quality of its services and the charm of the XIII arrondissement. PS All my wishes of happiness in addition to the birth of their daughter.
L'appartement est fidèle aux photos , on y trouve rapidement ses repères et le quartier participe grandement à cette quiétude. ( j'y ai d'ailleurs trés bien dormi durant mon séjour )
Flora est trés accueillante et met ses convives à l'aise.Il est certain que je recommande particulièrement cette adresse pour la qualité de ses prestations et le charme du XIII arrondissement.
P.S Tous mes voeux de bonheur en outre pour la naissance de leur petite fille.
We had great days in Budapest. The small but nice apartment of flora is a great location. Very quiet, yet you are quick on the Danube and in the middle of city life! As for the departure Flora and her husband were very flexible, as there was no direct subsequent guests, that was great! One, two more towels would have been great, then you have to calculate not quite scarce. The sofa bed is not necessarily what people with back pain, but the bottom line: The price - performance ratio is outstanding. The apartment is definitely continue to recommend!
Wir hatten tolle Tage in Budapest. Die kleine, aber feine Wohnung von Flora ist super gelegen. Sehr ruhig und trotzdem ist man schnell an der Donau und mitten im Stadtgeschehen!
Was die Abreisezeit angeht waren Flora und ihr Mann sehr flexibel, da es keine direkt nachfolgenden Gäste gab, das war großartig!!
Ein, zwei weitere Handtücher wären toll gewesen, dann muss man nicht so ganz knapp kalkulieren. Das Schlafsofa ist nicht unbedingt was für Leute mit Rückenschmerzen, aber unterm Strich: Das Preis - Leistungsverhältnis ist top. Die Wohnung ist auf jeden Fall weiter zu empfehlen!
were very satisfied / very nice host / clean accommodation / equipment met the disclosures THANK gladly again mike
waren sehr zufrieden/sehr nette gastgeber/saubere unterkunft /ausstattung entsprach den angaben
DANKE gern wieder
Super location, just when one is only for a short time in the beautiful city. The cute little apartment with everything you could need and the landlord is also very nice and helpful. All in all, highly recommended.
Super lage, gerade wenn man nur für eine kurze Zeit in der schönen Stadt ist. Das kleine süße Apartment bietet auch alles was man so braucht und die Vermieterin ist auch total nett und hilfsbereit. Alles in Allem sehr zu empfehlen.
We were very pleased with the apartment
wij waren erg tevreden met het appartement
Nice location, apartment was clean and the kitchen was well equipped. Really helpful hosts!
Flora was very nice, even let us stay a little longer in the apartment on departure. The apartment was very clean and pretty (equivalent to photos!). to get along well on foot, relatively central location.
Flora war sehr nett, ließ uns sogar etwas länger in der wohnung bleiben am abreisetag.
die wohnung war sehr sauber und hübsch eingerichtet (entspricht den fotos!). man kommt gut zu fuß zurecht, relativ zentrale lage.
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24 Oras September 8, 2016 is the lead national news telecast of GMA Network. It is the daily national report which pretense in the Philippines on GMA. 24 Oras debuted on March 15, 2004 at 6:15pm, supplanting Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco as the system's response to longest-running report TV Patrol. Frontpage grapple Mel Tiangco was joined by Saksi's Mike Enriquez, rejoining them in one broadcast since they co-tied down Saksi from 1996 to 1998. Extraordinary weekend versions are additionally being publicized when it considered vital.
MAIN ANCHORS: Mel Tiangco, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales
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I love watching Dallas games, because it reminds me no matter how bad of a game Eli manning is having he is still much better then Tony Romo. I mean the entire second half the giants had no answer for Witten, Bryant or Austin. Three guys with 100+ yards. I mean especially once Blackburn went out boley got strait abused like a Red Headed step child. Yet somehow some way Romo found a way to rally to get the lead, and then choke choke choke the game away.
Its hilarious. if its not their defence, its their kicker, its there QB, its their receivers, its their running back. NBA jam used to have a stat for clutch. If that player was clutch and even if they were a center they could toss up a half court three and it would drop in. The Cowboys are anti-clutch every one of them. If the game is close, fold it up, its over. Romo might have 400 yards in a half but if they need a simple 4 yard catch or a two point conversion they are going to blow it. Game winning catch, hand out of bounds. Ever since Romo fumbled that FG they are jinxed. They should litterally just trade Romo, that big stadium is too much for him. It takes a guy like Eli to shine in those bright lights!