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Though Kerouac began thinking about the novel that was to become On the Road as early as 1947, it was not until three weeks in April 1951, in an apartment on West 20th Street in Manhattan, that he wrote the first full draft that was satisfactory to him. Typed out as one long, single-spaced paragraph on eight long sheets of tracing paper that he later taped together to form a 120-foot scroll, this document is among the most significant, celebrated, and provocative artifacts in contemporary American literary history. It represents the first full expression of Kerouac's revolutionary aesthetic, the identifiable point at which his thematic vision and narrative voice came together in a sustained burst of creative energy.
It was not until more than six years later, and after several new drafts, that Viking published, in 1957, the novel known to us today. The differences between the two versions are principally ones of significant detail and altered emphasis. The scroll is slightly longer and has a heightened linguistic virtuosity and a more sexually frenetic tone. It also uses the real names of Kerouac's friends instead of the fictional names he later invented for them.
This audio edition is narrated by actor John Ventimiglia, best known for his portrayal of restaurant owner Artie Bucco in The Sopranos.
©2007 John Sampas, Literary Representative, the Estate of Stella Sampas Kerouac; John Lash, Executor of the Estate of Jan Kerouac; Nancy Bump; and Anthony M. Sampas; (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
"It is a dazzling piece of writing for all of its rough edges, and, stripped of affectations...it seems much more immediate and even contemporary....The novel that On the Road became was inarguably the book that young people needed in 1957, but the sparse and unassuming scroll is the living version for our time." (The New York Times)
"Stellar, if you know what you're getting into"
A delightful listen. Many reviewers here apparently did not know what they were listening to. This is not "On the Road"; this is an early version of that novel, much more stream-of-conscious and meandering, as typed on a single scroll with little sleep and many stimulants. The narrative structure of the originally published version seems a little questionable to me, and this is even more meandering, with interludes and characters that really go nowhere. But if you appreciated the beauty of the original (and as some of the negative reviewers surmised, learning how to have fulfilling, mature relationships is not one of the things you should come here for), hearing this considerably longer version is wonderful. "Artie Bucco"'s reading is a joy--I kept forgetting that I wasn't listening to Kerouac reading it. He really captures the spirit, and was one of the best matches between reader and material that I have heard.
"a sure-fire winner in all respects"
John Ventimiglia is a fine narrator, giving a lusty performance that never bores. It sounds as if we're listening to Kerouac himself. Of course it helps that the "original scroll" was written in an autobiographical style, that Kerouc names the real names (Allen Ginsburg, etc). There's nothing not to like in this recording: in fact, I'd say this was award-nominating material. My only caution is that as the scroll itself was without a break, so too the narration--you'll find yourself listening way longer than you'd intended, falling into the rythm of the road and the poetry of Kerouc as interpreted by Ventimiglia.
"amazing book"
admittedly, on the road is probably my favorite book ever. i've read the originally-published print version five times. this reading of the scroll version is incredible - the narrator captures the spirit of the book perfectly. it flows with an energy that i think would impress jack and neal. i heard the narrator read excerpts in person, and the recording is just as good. i can't wait to read it again!
"Wonderful narration"
I'm listened to many, many audible books over the past five or so years and this is the best narration I've heard. Completely authentic sounding and bringing this wild tale to life, John Ventimiglia does a fantastic job. Really enjoyed it.
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"great book!"
I loved this story! I didn't realise that this was the original scroll when I downloaded it. But I'm so glad I did, It was so great hearing the real names of the characters from Kerouac's famous book (on the road). The narrouter did an excellent job as well.I had some great laughs!
"the right narrator"
So many have tried to make Kerouac novels into audio books and failed.
This guy pulls it off. Very well.
He's got just the right accent and delivery.
I'm very happy with this audio book.
"Burst ballon?"
Now 37 years later for me this was my first rereading of this book since the first time. My initial reaction as a 50 something was that these guys are way too over-the-top ... What did I see in this when I was 23?
Knowing that On the Road has been a tremendous influence on many people as well as myself and after pondering my initial reactions to this rereading I think I may have initially over reacted in that I did learn temperance and not to be too crazy in the future back in 1977. There is balance in the pages for the reader and Kerouac does teach us to live life and to reflect. Do as he says not as he and Neil do.
John Ventimiglia's voice was perfect for the text. 5 stars for him and 5 stars for Jack and let's not forget Neil.
"The narrator is great"
This is a story that is best when read aloud
Yes if one has a good chunk of time to spend with it
the jazz scenes convey both what the author see and hears; the nature of the beauty of the moment.
This book gave me a new point of view. a little existential, but mostly an illustration of a time gone by.
"On the Road with On the Road"
Thanks to Audible, we listened to the book as the cracked asphalt road unwound and lead us on our own road trip. Past old farm houses in sad decay, and overly happy McDonald's franchises filled with football watching farmers in camouflage hats buying mediocre mass produced burgers for shallow adolescents innocently unaware of the profound lack of profoundness that characterized their lives. Blissfully ignorant of anything beyond American Idol, and incognizant of the world of ideas, past and present, outside of the gleaming plastic temple of Ronald McDonald.
Long, Mindless stretches of Interstate punctuated by side trips to little towns that used to be, but no longer were, and through a layer of dust and decay still evoked the spirit of Kerouac's bus stops. The train stations were closed, silent cold and dead except for a few near bedroom communities which housed Yuppie restaurants serving the more prosperous descendents of Kerouac's generation.
Less intense than the experiences of Kerouac, but Lexus comfortable with an American Express card that would obviate the need to choose between a fifth of Jack or a bologna sandwich in a broken down diner near the railroad tracks. The hitch hikers had vanished much as the Elk vanished from Elk Ridge a century ago, but both their ghosts lingered along the side of the roads.
Although unpolished (in this edition), Jack's prose glistened with imagination and poetic promise. A story less about characters that we care about and more about a generation seeking to learn about alternatives to the culture that they were born into and/or trapped into. A story about writers becoming writers while traveling in search of traveling and searching.
A joy to listen to. An adventure to read. One of the best readers that we have listened to. If you dig it, buy it.
"The differences make this"
I've read On the Road often. This is sadder. Miss Matt Dillon's version. Still great.
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Invincibility: Play Episode IV, Chapter 4 in free play mode. Use C-3P0 to unlock the first door, then use someone with force powers to assemble the fridge inside. When assembled, the fridge will open and drop a Super Red Power Block, allowing you to buy invincibility in the cantina for 900,000 studs.
Stud Fountain: Collect 99 gold bricks.
Lego City: Get 60 gold bricks and build the doorway outside.
Bounty Hunter missions: Purchase all the bounty hunter characters (Boba Fett, Bossk, Dengar, Greedo, IG-88, and 4-LOM) to unlock these missions.
Minikit Detector: In the Cloud City trap level, when you first start, look around the engines of your X-wing and pick up the red power brick.

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text: As far as I'm aware, he's only usually in the US for a month or so pre-season - they're currently there for a pre-Worlds camp so there won't be issues with adjusting to timezones etc closer to the competition & did a similar thing in 2011 when it was still intended for Worlds to be in Japan - so there's not really a need for any permanent base. They have a full time base in Novogorsk & there everything is set up properly. That said, you would think that these camps would be planned for far in advance & suitable arrangements made so that there's no need for the nomadic living out of a suitcase lifestyle that other posters have described. It must be difficult for his skaters to deal with the number of people in his training group - he must have been at every GP this season, surely? It seems like they'd only see him in weeks they are actually competing, as the rest of the time he'd be in another country with other skaters. I remember Miki Ando travelled with him to TEB in 2010 and trained at the Bercy rink during the competition, but that's not ideal and probably not even financially possible for most skaters.


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If you're unsure about your drinking, the Counseling Center offers a 2-session intervention called BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students). BASICS will help you more carefully assess the risks and benefits of your current drinking pattern without labeling you or forcing anything down your throat. It will not only provide feedback about how your drinking compares with your peers, but, if you're interested, it will give you some specific suggestions on how you can reduce the negative consequences that sometimes go with drinking excessively without giving up alcohol altogether and without giving up having a good time.
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Considering a Jacknife, I'm 6 ft, 88kg, intermediate (I guess), 40 yrs and in good shape. Have a 6'2 Quadfish HP which goes great in the smaller stuff. As I'm improving, I'm looking for something leaner for the better waves (autumn/winter). I definitely need a little extra volume - a regular shortboard is not for me.. On the other hand, funboards and "big guy shortboards" are too much foam. We wear thick wetsuits here, and booties and gloves. I'm thinking 6'6, or could I get away with a 6'4? Any advice is appreciated!
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Hi Lex,
I have a 6'0 FST JacKnife on order and should arrive in the next few days....haven't ridden one yet but they are quite well foiled and a good wave performance hybrid.
I would say that a 6'6 JacKnife 39.2ltrs.......I think that going from the Quadfish to the JacKnife in better/bigger waves will help improve your progression.
Quoting Nev about the JacKnife:
"The Jacknife is the redo of the Futura achieved by funking out the tail with a wing that reduces area and adds a breakpoint for quick direction, rail-to-rail changes. The most important difference is the contemporary rocker and volume distribution (foil). This is more a high performance hybrid that does not rely on resistance from volume under foot for speed like thicker hybrids, but the sensitivity of curve and foil to encourage surfing not dissimilar to what you'd do on you normal HPSB (high performance short board like the Flexfire/Alternator/Taj model)."
Bit of a look at The JacKnife outline here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMPqZr_znU
Hope that helps a bit?
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Yeah Lex i think Fazza gives you great advice. the 606 would be my choice as well.
The good thing about the Jacknife is that it carries a bit of a refined, performance-oriented profile, from nose to tail, so while you are going a little bigger, the design is going to give you a lot of control and precision. Its also going to be advantageous as you gain wait from stepping into thicker wetsuits...
Cheers and hope this helps


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Clemson Georgia game was fun, but I don't see the first rounder in Tahj Boyd.
Clemson Georgia game was fun, but I don't see the first rounder in Tahj Boyd.
What do you guys think about Justin Hardy, WR from East Carolina? The guy picked up from where he left off last year with 16 receptions for 191 yards. Granted it was against ODU, but it's still impressive.....
SuperMario82 on old GMB
Speaking of age and QBs, I know you watched that FSU game last night. Jameis Winston going 25-27 for 356 yards and 4tds. He is 19 years old....that's insane.
Jameis Winston looked great last night. I remembered him coming in the second quarter of the garnet/gold game and nonchalantly throwing some passes down the middle with some great touch in the presence of an interior passrush. Granted that was a scrimmage where he wasn't going to get hit, but he did the same exact thing against Pitt.
I woulden't mind the GMEN taking a gamble on Winston Guy who was let go. We need help at S and i liked Guy alot as a S prospect when he came out. Guy and also Brandon Hardin were both let go, and both are intriguing to me.


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University of Missouri Research Reactor Center conducts emergency drill
COLUMBIA, Mo. - The University of Missouri Research Reactor Center held a required emergency drill Monday morning.
The drill started just before 11 a.m. and simulated a structure fire inside a laboratory. Employees and students had to evacuate the labs and surrounding buildings.
Part of the drill included a decontamination station where fire units practiced the decontamination of radiation exposure.
The Columbia Fire Department says it's important for all emergency agencies to work together in case a real hazard occurs.
"It's very important that we get together and see how our planning has gone, how our processes have evolved and that the communication all works and comes together," said CFD Capt. John Metz. "It's easy on paper to think it will work. It's easy to talk about it, but to actually do it proves that we have a system that works."
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires the reactor to conduct an emergency preparedness drill with outside groups every two years. The reactor itself does a drill every year.
The University of Missouri Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia-Boone County Joint Communications and other agencies participated in the drill.


text: I was sooooo disappointed in last night's game. Which leads to my belief that it is time for a change. CB needs to be traded. I firmly believe that he will gallop off to another team after the end of the season. OR he will want Max money and Joe may oblige him OR Joe will do a Ben and not pay therefore, we lose him and get nothing in return. I for one, is absolutely sick and tired of his antics, this guy is truly stuck on himself and believe me he is not all that, however, he thinks he's all that and a bag of chips. Case in point, last night, he thrives off drama and wanting to be the man, pushing it to the limits. Could he have been jealous of Rip's performance? I just saw a guy out there who really didn't care if the gme was won or lost. How many seasoned veterans you know who would foul a guy on a threee point attempt with the game on the line in OT? How often does this happen? Did you see the missed free throw. Come on...CB said it himself he thrives on being the one with the ball in his hand during the last ticks on the clock. It's time to shake things up a bit. Trade CB while his value is relatively high. With a couple more of those performances that he had last night, we may not be able to trade him for the second coming of Lance Blanks.


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"I like linebackers. I collect 'em. You can't have too many good ones." - Bill Parcells
"Name the starting linebackers from 2007." - Jerry Reese
This was said on the NFL channel, "tony romo, Michael Vick and Eli manning met in a bar...........to watch the playoffs" With that said, O'Hara said,"And one of then has two rings" .
Let us count our blessings. Big blue will be back.
No...we're all ecstatic...
Just like last year,I think we would have found a whole new gear if we just could have gotten in. The first Eagle game and the second Redskin game were the most frustrating for me !
Knew the season was over when they played the Falcons. Had doubts before that though. Last year was magical. This year was not and you could see it wasn't. Same record, much different feel.


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New York Times Magazine - Burn Baby Burn
The Samurai Shopper, though steeped in effable ancient wisdom, sometimes falls asleep at the wheel. (The invention of the wheel? Totally missed that.) I wasn't around when Paleolithic mamas and papas created stunning polychromatic paintings in Altamira caves. But I'd bet the farm that those Stone Agers burned mossy wicks in animal fat to light their way into prehistoric rock stardom. Since then, civilization has spent more time bathed in the haze of candlelight than not. Where would religion be without candles? Or death? Or birthdays? How would pale heroines in disarray wend their way through creepy castle corridors and into the waiting teeth of tuxedoed vampires? More important, where would I be without great lighting to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative? Candlelight is elemental Botox, dissolving ceiling cracks and smoothing out lumpy walls… so why not facial lines and other telltale signs of fading youth? In the theater of domesticity, your home is a stage and you are the star, and the stars always look ethereal and marmoreal in strategic twinkles. Ready for my close-ups, Mr. DeMille? Just work that wick. You could of course consider installing recessed lighting, but major renovations are considered in my house only when dentistry is involved. Plaster, dust, carnage and high expense seem extreme when $80 candles can allay violence of sunlight and distance your face from chronological age. Sadly, there's no one-stop candle shop in New York. Candle Delirium boast a zillion designer candles under one roof. Here, we have to trawl upscale and downtown. But some candles are worth it. Hard times call for soft lighting and exotic scents, not Glad and nasty plug-ins. Remember, a house is not a home--or a Home Depot either. If you live Samurai Shopper-style, in decor best described as gonzo eclectic, then you're at home where everything hangs together with staple guns, thumbtacks and vintage textiles. But even the gonzo eclectics have rules: No strawberry-scented cup cake candles; nothing that looks or smell like hot fudge. Underwear, or fresh paint and bug spray. It's shocking how many candles out there repel more than insects. Girlie scents belong on the nape of the neck, not the living room, where they'd seriously compromise the gremolata sizzling in the osso buco pot and cancel out the aromatic 2005 pinot noir now decanting in a tower. When I am in disco inferno mode, Malin + Goetz's groovy frosted-glass candles add fuel to my fire. Made with 16 percent eau de toilette, its Mojito, Dark rum and Cannabis are legal and addictive in a good way.


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Annie Hansen is an Ambassador who studied abroad in France
Major: English and French
Why did you choose to study abroad and how did you decide on this program?
Choosing the program was probably the easiest step for me. I wanted a French-speaking program and this was the only that CSB/SJU offered. I did look at a couple external programs, but they couldn't compare with the financial aid and the ease of transferring courses back. The school definitely made it incredibly easy to study abroad.
Briefly describe a specific cultural experience you had on your trip that made a lasting impression.
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to tutor for a French family in Cannes. The program director mentioned that it could be a possibility, so I immediately expressed interest. When an administrator at the Collège was emailed with an opportunity, I was contacted first. Once a week I would walk/take the bus to their house and help two of the daughters with their English homework and speaking skills. It was wonderful to be able to have that sort of regular contact with a French family.
Describe your overall study abroad experience.
I visited five different countries and had some of the greatest experiences of my life: tutoring for a French family, kissing the crown of thorns at Notre Dame, sampling a local brew in Germany, attending mass at Saint Peter's in Rome, among countless others. I was able to greatly progress in my French speaking and comprehension ability; by the time I left, I was also able to understand with ease nearly all French people that I interacted with. Finally, I'm so thankful that I made friends with both American and international students with whom I still keep in contact.
Based on your experiences abroad, what are some of the benefits of spending a semester abroad? How has studying abroad contributed to your personal, academic, and professional development?
Of course it is an excellent experience to be able to put on a résumé, but lucky for me, I also get to write that I speak French. Being able to speak an extra language in today's world is a wonderful perk when applying to any business you would go into.
I have also noticed a personal change in perspective when talking/thinking about any subject. I visited multiple countries and things are done differently in all of them. I have come back with an odd melange of ideas a perspectives from different regions. It is interesting to be able to compare these opinions to those found most commonly in the United States.
What advice can you offer for CSB/SJU students who are considering or planning to study abroad?
Take advantage of all the opportunities offered. If someone is taking a trip, join them, if your program director even suggests something that you could possibly be interested in, sign up or express interest. There will be times when you are tired or are tempted to stay in for the weekend, but take advantage of all your time there, because who knows when you will get a chance to return.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by Slippy, Jan 1, 2012.
Freaking awesome!
Ah, the old rookie hazing...
Hazing? That is part of Arnie's program for him. This is why the pushup routine is so difficult.
I think that Arnie may have crossed the line from Genius to Mad Genius.
Is that ICE near his feet?
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120508/SPORTS0102/205080338#ixzz1uGYuTnvD Maybe if he'd not been so busy planking/spending time tied up in CV's bathroom he'd not have gotten beat out by washed up Damien Wilkins. Wonder what's up with so many Daye articles lately. The official site has a video on him that I don't want to bother with too. This particular article has a real 'woe is Daye' type feel to it as well.
The quote that stood out for me was when Daye said the Prince signing threw him off. Maybe Joe D told Daye that he would be the man this year.
I can't blame him. It threw me off too.
Well, if we ever get some more talented players, its reassuring to know that we have a "glue guy" locked up for 3 seasons to help get those pieces to interlock.
The part of the article that stood out for me was that that he got pep talks from Wallace and Monroe, but also Chauncey Billups talked to him. My question becomes...where was Rodney Stuckey's leadership for this situation?
So Daye responded by reverting back to his freshman days in College.
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In the early days of hip hop, break dancers would perform on flattened cardboard boxes to beating boom boxes. Fast-forward a few decades and check how German art director Bartek Elsner has combined those two old-school elements into a giant cardboard ghetto blaster to help bring attention to Mini Cooper at the International Radio Festival in Zürich.
Sadly, even with gargantuan speaker cones, Elsner says the cardboard is just "a boombox costume for the car. The sound comes from the Mini's sound system. The backside of the blaster is partly open, so that you can see the car." While audiophiles may be unimpressed, the model is striking and its giant size will certainly help expose people to his client's miniature offerings.
Elsner isn't a boom box historian and his design isn't based on any particular model, but he says, "I have a weakness for old electronics/hi-fi equipment: the design, the huge number of buttons, the wording of the functions, the typefaces. So I spent some time researching and in the end it's a mesh-up of the blasters I liked most."
Designing in cardboard is nothing new for Elsner (Wired Design has covered his work in the past) and the form itself wasn't difficult to construct. Tight timelines and shipping were the bigger challenges. Elsner says "the challenge about the project was to make it transportable and 're-buildable.'" One would think that shipping something made of cardboard boxes would be a breeze, but it actually requires some clever cardboard construction. The project came together quickly, he says, "From the client's 'go!' to the beginning of the festival, it was a bit more than 2 weeks. The last days were the hard ones."
It was built in Berlin and shipped to Zürich where it was assembled and placed in conspicuous public places like opera houses, castles, and other places where b-boys and breakers aren't usually known to congregate.
There are no concrete plans for what will happen to the boom box after the festival, but wouldn't it make an amazing holiday party decoration?
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Fall Fashion: Ties

What's the best way to wear a tie? With nothing else of course

I once met a guy at a bar who told me there were three things every man needed to know how to do. First, he needs to know how to pick out a quality cigar—learning how to smoke it is implied. Second, he said, a man should learn how to dance the waltz. Let's be honest, every woman loves a man who can dance, and what's classier than dancing the waltz? Nothing.
Learning how to tie a tie was the last requirement he mentioned, three pints in to his Gentlemen's Guide, and I would agree. There is nothing sexier than watching a man tying his tie, loosening it or having him take it off.
Ties can be seen as masculine, stylish and even kinky (ask any woman who's read Fifty Shades of Grey). Long gone are the days of only accessorizing for formal or business occasions; men's accessories have become more playful and more accessible, so men have no excuse not to stock up their closets.
If you're not sure where to start, in the words of Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie," "Let me show you a few things."
THE THICK: For the everyday man
How to wear it: Folded under the collar.
Though the most conventional, the classic tie will never go out of style. With a multitude of patterns and colors to choose from, the classic tie is a complementary accessory found in every man's closet. No matter the event or your personal taste, there's a tie out there for everyone. Commonly seen on the likes of Ryan Gosling and George Clooney, a well-matched tie can bring out the class in even the most rustic types, such as Nick Offerman and Gary Oldman.
Wear it here: At the office, company banquet or your cousin's wedding, the classic tie is universally accepted.
THE SKINNY: For the vintage man
How to wear it: Folded under the collar.
Noticeably growing in popularity among celebrities, the skinny tie is usually a thinner version of the regular tie in a solid color that's paired with a tie bar and a crisp shirt. Some prominent celebrities spotted with this stylish accessory include Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson and David Beckham. Let us not forget that this smart look was first popularized as far back as the '50s and '60s and continued to resurface in later decades on the likes of David Bowie, Duran Duran and other musicians of the '80s.
Wear it here: Virtually anywhere, but looks particularly handsome when out for a night on the town.
THE BOW TIE: For the trendsetter
How to wear: Attach underneath collar.
Often paired with a tuxedo or blazer, the bow tie can come off as both smart and gallant. Much like all other tie styles making a comeback, more and more men are beginning to make fashion statements with unique and colorful bow ties. The iconic James Bond carried the look for years and now modern celebrities like Kanye West, Ashton Kutcher and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have all been spotted flirting with this timeless and dignified look.
Wear it here: Cigar parlors, weddings and whenever you want to add a little flavor to your look.
THE POCKET: For the well-tailored man
How to wear it: The 15" pocket square is placed inside the front breast pocket.
Add a touch of color to your otherwise dark or light suit. The pocket square is an accessory for distinguished gentlemen or the perfect supplement when you want to forgo the tie. Pocket squares can range in price substantially and are often worn by celebrities and influential types as an added symbol of their refinement. Daniel Craig, Robert Downey Jr. and Scott Disick are a few of the many celebrities seen trading in the tie for this casual but stylish look.
Wear it here: Hotel bar, galas and afternoon drinks.
THE ASCOT: For the ladies' man
How to wear it: This tie/bow tie hybrid is knotted once and folded under an open dress shirt.
Though the ascot is not for everyone, some celebrities have been known to make it work. A few notables are Michael Caine, Ed Westwick as Chuck Bass and Jeremy Piven. At the opposite end of the spectrum, sporting an ascot can also make you look like Christopher Walken's repugnant character in SNL's sketch "The Continental."
Wear it here: Formal or garden party; just not when you're inviting a woman over for some champagne (or, as Walken would say, "Some champagna").


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Ryanair's cabin crew have stripped off again for the airline's fifth annual charity calendar.
Proceeds from The Girls of Ryanair calendar, which features scantily-clad female flight attendants, will go to DEBRA, which provides support for patients suffering from epidermolysis bullosa (EB), a genetic skin condition.
The charity was chosen from nearly 400 applicants, and Ryanair said it hopes to raise around £85,000 ($A132,000).
The calendar costs £8.50 and can be purchased on board Ryanair flights, from DEBRA's charity shops in Spain and Ireland, or on the airline's website.
Stephen McNamara, a spokesman for Ryanair, said that the money raised would be used to take 50 children with EB, and their families, on a holiday to Malaga, where they are provided with support by members of the DEBRA team.
Jimmy Fearon, DEBRA's chief executive, said: "Ryanair's donation will help us to deliver a once in a lifetime opportunity for 50 families to enjoy a holiday, with professional care and assistance on hand to allow parents and children time to rest and enjoy their precious time together."
Last year's calendar saw money donated to the German charity Tafel. In 2009, cash was raised for the British charity, KIDS.
The publication of the 2009 calendar led to Labour MEP Mary Honeyball accusing Ryanair of "sexualising" the airline industry, and called the stunt "a desperate bid for profits".
Michael O'Leary, the airline's chief executive, responded by describing Ms Honeyball as "anti-fun", before sending her his own copy of the calendar.
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How-To: Remote syslog logging on Debian and Ubuntu
Posted by chantra on 30th June 2008
syslogd is the Linux system logging utility that take care of filling up your files in /var/log when it is asked to.
On a standard system, logging is only done on the local drive. But syslog can be configured to receive logging from a remote client, or to send logging to a remote syslog server.
Some of the use cases could be:
- A machine which filesystem goes read-only
- Log replication
this tutorial will explain how to set up both the server, to receive message from a remote client, and the client to emit messages to a syslogd server.
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Director Steven Spielberg talks about his new 3-D movie, The Adventures of Tintin
Get ready for some good, old-fashioned fun with The Adventures of Tintin, from director Steven Spielberg. The 3-D movie follows a plucky young reporter named Tintin as he tries to solve the mystery behind the Unicorn, a model ship that everyone is after. The film, opening December 21, is based on a classic comic-book series created by Belgian artist Hergé in 1929. Along with his loyal puppy pal, Snowy, and new friend Captain Archibald Haddock, Tintin must unlock the ship's secret before the evil Ivanovich Sakharine does first.
Director Steven Spielberg—who also directed the upcoming film War Horse—has been a fan of the Tintin comics since he first came across them in 1981. The filmmaking legend spoke to reporters about his long-time pet project. Read on to see what Spielberg has to say about bringing Tintin to the big screen.
Hergé felt you were the only director that could make a good Tintin movie. Did knowing this affect your decisions on the film at all?
I got Hergé on the telephone in 1983, and told him I loved his books and wanted to make movies out of them. He had seen [my film] Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, and was really enthusiastic about it, so he thought I was a good choice to adapt his books. I kind of went into it with blinders on. I read the first Tintin album—I call the stories albums—in 1981. At the time, I was unaware that 220 million books were going to be sold. I didn't know that there were legions of fans in Europe and Asia who had learned to read and who had learned a value system through the Tintin stories. If I had known this, I would have been a lot more intimidated.
What do you think is the appeal of Tintin?
The big appeal, I think, is the contrast between Tintin and the other characters. Tintin is really quite a straight-laced character. He is a very determined journalist, who will stop at nothing to get a good story. He often ends up in his own stories because he gets into a lot of trouble chasing the bad guys as he's trying to uncover secrets and unearth treasures. Tintin never changes. But everyone else has tremendous dimension. They're eccentric and funny and bizarre. That's what makes the Tintin adventures really unique.
Many of your movies are about everyday kids who do extraordinary things when it's necessary. Why do you think you're drawn to these types of stories?
I've always been drawn, ever since my own childhood, to the empowerment of young people. It's so powerful when young people suddenly have to take the circumstances in which they find themselves into their own control to become heroes. It's interesting to me that a lot of my movies have been that.
How much has reading good books influenced your career?
I'm a reader, but I'm a dyslexic reader. I was diagnosed six years ago with dyslexia, which I didn't even know that I had. I won't go into the story of my youth as an extremely slow reader. But it was not fun being in elementary school and having other students, and even some teachers, be impatient with me. I read a lot now because I have to read books and scripts to see if they'd make good movies. I've accommodated my life to these challenges. I feel very proud of that, as many kids do when they are able to achieve a balance when struggling with dyslexia.
How did being a father and a grandfather influence your decision to make this movie and other family films?
Tintin was a very fulfilling movie to make, because it is as much fun for adults as it is for kids. I wanted to make a movie that moms and dads and kids could all see. It's probably one of the best experiences, in terms of just having pure fun, as a filmmaker that I've ever had. Not since E.T. have I enjoyed myself on a film as much as I enjoyed making Tintin.
What were you a fan of, as a kid?
My earliest obsession was with Walt Disney and the Mickey Mouse Club on television. And most Disney films scared me! I was terrified by Dumbo and Bambi and Fantasia. Disney was my first real window into the things that not only delight me and tickle my imagination, but also terrify me. My early imagination was a way of taking care of myself when I was so frightened. When I was a kid, I was frightened by everything—dark, small spaces; kids who were bigger than me; girls who were bigger than me. I was a scaredy cat. In a lot of the movies I make, I continue to exercise those little nagging fears.
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I don't understand if he was posting this for an entire day why no one went to check on him and console him in his time if need. I mean it is twitter where people are being follow every second Smfh social media has taken a worst for it. It saddens me to know that no one reach out to him. I know this is not someone first suicide on twitter maybe they should restructure their page. Blessing to the family. Bless his young soul.
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LAKEPORT -- The Lake County supervisors Tuesday questioned the effectiveness of public safety realignment following an officer-involved shooting on Highway 29 last month.
Ronald Walter Ossenberg, a homeless man recently released from the Orange County Jail, was sitting in a stolen Toyota Camry on the side of Highway 29 near Lower Lake Oct. 24 when an unidentified California Highway Patrol officer stopped to check on him. Ossenberg, 52, allegedly attacked the officer and reached for the officer's gun.
A good samaritan reportedly tried to help the officer, distracting Ossenberg long enough for the officer to fire one shot into his torso. He later died as a result of the gunshot wound.
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Chair Rob Brown said Tuesday Ossenberg was released to make room for an inmate transfer because of public safety realignment.
He asked the BOS to sign letters asking state legislators to repeal Assembly Bill 109, the public safety realignment law, and added the Orange County Board of Supervisors "need to get on board with us."
"Even if AB 109 does save the state significant expense, the life of one of our officers or a member of our community is worth immeasurably more," Brown stated in a memorandum. The BOS unanimously approved drafting the letters.
In other matters, the supervisors heard a report on roadwork performed around the county.
Public Works Assistant Director Lars Ewing said more than $1 million was budgeted for county road projects during the last two fiscal years.
About $541,000 was spent on road reconstruction, and about $439,000 was spent on road surface chip seal and fog seal projects.
A contract for a culvert replacement project cost about $48,000. Vegetation clearing cost the county about $11,000 and applications and reports for a highway bridge replacement program cost $6,000.
About 5.1 miles of roads were reconstructed, while chip seal and fog seal projects covered 15.6 miles of roads. More than 9,800 man hours were used.
The pavement condition index for county roads in 2012 dropped from 41 to 40, but Ewing said the index would be 38, had no roadwork been completed.
The Lake Family Resource Center (LFRC) delivered an annual report on domestic violence services provided during the last fiscal year.
LFRC executive director Gloria Flaherty said 6,321 bed nights were provided to 118 domestic violence victims and their children. LFRC staff responded to 437 domestic violence calls.
About 354 referrals were made by domestic violence program staff to the District Attorney's Office Victim-Witness Division and other county service organizations. Staff also assisted victims to obtain 73 temporary restraining orders and 97 court accompaniments.
The LFRC Freedom House provided assistance to 79 people who were moving out on their own.
In other business, the supervisors approved an agreement with BHC Sierra Vista Hospital for psychiatric inpatient hospital services for $65,000.
The BOS moved four matters to its Nov. 27 meeting: a food service contract at the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility, a policy on media and public information releases, a weapons purchasing agreement for the Sheriff's Office and a Public Works construction road fee request.
A proposed Lake County Weed Management Plan was continued indefinitely.
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Young C.O. athletes offered free sports physicals
'We want to keep these kids safe'
Every year, the OSAA requires kids wanting to play school sports get a physical before the season begins.
As in past years, the Center Foundation in Bend, along with area doctors, are providing that service for free.
"It's just a good chance for these kids to make sure they're safe before they play. Our mission is we want to keep these kids safe. We want to keep them educated," Claire Irvine, La Pine High's athletic trainer, said Wednesday.
Starting this Thursday, boys from grades 6-12 have the opportunity to get a free sports physical if they plan on playing school sports this coming year.
"A lot of these kids probably don't have access to doctors as much as they should and many of them haven't seen a doctor since the last time they had a pre-participation physical," said Dr. Scott Jacobson, an orthopedic surgeon.
Students get to see two doctors: a general physician, who will check vital signs and basic health issues, as well as orthopedic doctors who will check sport-specific areas, such as joint flexibility and pre-existing injuries.
"Every year, we catch things that are important. It doesn't happen very often, but if it happens once or twice out of a few hundred kids, it's worth it," Jacobson said.
Finding possible warning signs in students' health early is crucial to preventing bigger problems down the road.
"Sudden death in athletics is real and it happens, and pre-screenings is really important to catch and prevent those, so if we can catch those things here, then we're not putting them on the playing field and risking their lives," Irvine said.
The center expects about 250 boys to show up on Thursday night.
Kids wanting to participate need to have a parental consent form signed on arrival.
Registration starts at 5, with the physicals beginning at 6:30.
The girls' physicals will be held on August 13th.
While you're there, you can also sign up for concussion baseline testing.
Here's the full news release from The Center Foundation:
The Center Foundation (TCF), in partnership with The Center, Therapeutic Associates, Inc., Horizon Broadcasting, and local physicians is once again providing no-cost pre-participation sports physicals to 6th through 12th grade students planning to play school sports or intramurals during the 2012-13 school year. The boys physicals are August 8th and girls are August 13th and meet the state pre-play requirements and are not intended to replace an annual well-child exam. Students may sign in and register for their physicals from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at The Center at 2200 NE Neff Road in Bend, west side of St. Charles Hospital. Physicals begin at 5:30 p.m. and are on a first come, first served basis. Students MUST have parent or guardian signature on the state required physical form BEFORE receiving the physical. A $10 donation is appreciated to help cover costs.
The Deschutes County Health Department will also be offering teen immunizations on both evenings. Last year TCF conducted over 486 physicals at this event with a return value to the community of approximately $60,000. This community-based event is possible only because of the sponsors, local physician participation, and the assistance of dozens of volunteers from the community. Volunteer opportunities are still available if anyone would like to support local kids by helping.
A Health and Wellness Fair will run concurrent with the physicals. Many organizations will be present to talk with students and their parents about health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and safety concerns.
For more information on the physicals, research, and immunizations or to volunteer contact Claire Irvine at 382-3344 x 2718 or go to www.centerfoundation.org. The physical form may be downloaded from the website.


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Robert Estrada
Investment banker, UT regent is Frost lecturer
By Wendy Frost
Director of Communications, College of Business
(April 4, 2008)--Robert Estrada, chairman of the board of Estrada Hinojosa & Company Inc., will present the keynote address for the UTSA College of Business Frost Distinguished Lecture Series at 11 a.m., Monday, April 7 in the Business Building Richard S. Liu Auditorium (2.01.2), 1604 Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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An attorney, Estrada co-founded his investment banking company, Estrada & Hinojosa, in 1992. Since its inception, the firm has been involved in municipal bond underwritings totaling more than $70 billion and has provided financial advisory services on financings totaling more than $30 billion. In addition to its headquarters in Dallas, the firm has offices in Houston, Miami, San Antonio and San Diego.
An active member of the Texas Bar Association, Estrada also is a registered principal with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board and holds various other securities licenses. Estrada was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the UT System Board of Regents, where he served from November 2001 to February 2008. As a regent, he was chairman of the Audit, Compliance and Management Review Committee and served on the Facilities Planning and Construction Committee, the Academic Affairs Committee, and the Student, Faculty and Staff Campus Life Committee.
Estrada serves on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. He is a member of the executive committee of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce board and is active in the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
In 1989 and 2005, Hispanic Business magazine named Estrada among the 100 most influential Hispanics in America. In addition to his business and legal credentials, Estrada has extensive experience in government service. He served in the White House as a special assistant to former President George H. W. Bush and as a state director for the late U.S. Sen. John Tower. Estrada received bachelor of science and doctor of jurisprudence degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.
The Frost Distinguished Lecture Series brings prominent business and community leaders to UTSA to share their knowledge and experiences with students and others in the university and business communities. The lecture series, which began in 1988, presents a forum for business leaders and academicians to share their experiences in business so that students can broaden their understanding of the business world and the individuals who lead it.
The UTSA College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is one of the 40 largest business schools in the nation with more than 6,000 enrolled students and 37 graduate and undergraduate programs. The college is dedicated to raising its academic profile to become one of the best business schools recognized for developing "Knowledge for a New World."
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Discussion in 'Off-topic Zone' started by barney, Dec 19, 2012.
Right. Or, viewed differently, the same frequency at which the Eagles win Super Bowls.
Also,I don't believe the Mayan calendar utilized "leap years", so the end of days has already passed!
Well world ended this morning here in Houston at 5:00 am, woke up and found out this was hell I was living in. :laugh2:
If the Cowboys beat the Saints, then lose to the Skins, the world ends on 12/30/12 (not really, but living in DC it might as well).
My Sig says it all.
Preparers ...... Truthers ...... all the same idiots
Doesnt Nostradamus give us until 3797 ?
I'm sure there is a group of people hiding in a cave right now who are very disappointed by today's lack of events. :laugh2:
The experts that interpreted the Mayan calendar were aware that the Mayans did not utilize "leap years" and calculated it into our system accordingly. So the end of that cycle had not passed.
I waited to clean the house until today, .
I heard on the radio that the Mayan's quit making the calendar when soccer was invented.
yeah that is when they learned about siesta
Funny FOX news asked people who were mayan about the end of the world and they had no clue as to what the news person was talking about. :laugh2:
I must say...you OWN this thread.
Actually.. that most likely is how its all going to end someday.. out of nowhere.
Some unpredictable event.. not some calender that's going to be able to predict the exact time and date the world is going to end.. that's the silly part.
Apocalypse fail
Nothing more to see, move along
Hard to believe anyone put stock in these people who, while predicting the exact day the earth would end thousands of years down the road, didn't see the Spanish coming.
The Mayans were brilliant.
Written language..architecture they are still trying to figure out how they built that back then...math..astronomy.
Don't remember what channel I was watching but current day Mayan time keepers say the ancients never did predict a end of days scenario.
I suppose it's whatever expert you choose to believe regarding ancient cultures but I find all that stuff fascinating. They were much smarter with much less than we are today.
What a great tweet from a new Twitter account:
The Mayans @MayansOfficial Well...this is awkward.


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He looks more like a SLB to then a MLB and I saw that Lacy ran over him a few times in that game. So I keep picturing Alfred Morris running through him if we draft him.
of course theres plays he looks bad.. What would that say about Barrett Jones, Fluker, and Warmack if Ogletree was dominating them and disengaging any and every block they were getting and also Micahel Williams as well?
This is the only place i've seen even the slightest negative thoughts on Alec Ogletree.. Its like no matter what he does, some of u just hate admiting anything other then ur originol opinion..
I could show Ogletree bulldozing throgh 9olineman and doing kartwheels through there blocks and i don't think it would change some of ur opinions..
The guys insnae.. Obviously, hes not gonna shed every block , and make every tackle against the run, and that video i displayed was to show just what kinda strength he has, and trust me, Taking Eddie Lacy on 1on1 when Lacy has a head of steam and stopping him dead in his tracks when even 10inches would get Lacy a TD is absoulutley impressive!
The diffrence of good prospects is they show what there capable of and in games show those capabilities.. I mean, there is 10other guys out there with Ogletree who are part of these plays and what not as well, and are prospects themselves..
Go do a full tape of Shawn Williams or Baccari Rambo, or any of em, and ur gonna see good and bad.. U just want to see the good being diffrence making stuff, and Ogletree 100pct shows that.. Hence why he got good grades and chatter when u see people on the web discuss or grade his performances in the Bama game and NEB game for that matter...
This is a brilliant tape.. Sure, he got blocked well on some plays, but thats every player in every game.. This is what i want on our giants... He was a stud agianst Alabama and the announcer gave em his praise just as he should have.. He made some plays off blocks and got blocked well on some plays.. Thats called "football".. Just like baseball, basketball, and hockey, u don't bat 1000 for 1000... This is a hell of a tape to show pro scouts and probably one of the main reasons this guys a sure fire 1st rder with no ifs, ands , or maybe's about it... I'll gurantee it, just as i did weeks ago..
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Hey guys, I've caught a lot of **** in this thread and I don't want anyone to think I ran away or anything...just forgot about the discussion.
I tend to agree with just about everything RedEye is saying. Not to mention that I believe his opinion deserves a little more respect considering he has gone out of his way to put videos of draft prospects (including Ogletree) on Youtube.
*For the record: Probably 95% of the statements on this forum are opinion based. Just because someone uses phrases such as "bottom line" doesn't indicate they are stating any facts. It's for persuasive effect.


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Gill South meets an expert to learn the A to Z of tea-drinking.
As I sit here with my fourth cup of tea for the day - it's only 11am - there is no doubt in my mind, that my life would be blighted if I didn't have my next cup of cha to look forward to.
In order to reassure myself that I'm not damaging my health with all this tea consumption, I've been to see New Zealand's only tea master - allegedly - Matt Greenwood. He works at the Bell Tea Company, where he does his own blending and tea mastery things.
What a fun way to spend an hour. Matt lines up 12 cups of tea for me to try - all kinds of varieties from Darjeeling (the champagne of teas, apparently) to NZ Earl Grey and a Twinings pink grapefruit, mandarin and lime infusion.
He tells he when he was training at Tetley in Britain, he was trying between 500 and 1000 teas a day. My consumption pales in comparison.
Matt recommends I go to tea.co.uk, the UK Tea Council's website. There's some interesting news of research there that black-tea drinkers are shrinking cancer tumours with their consumption.
But, first, some basic information. Green, white and black teas are from the same tree - camellia sinensis - but are just harvested at different times and from different parts of the tree. Green tea is younger than black and an authentic white tea should be taken from very fresh, new buds.
The processing of black and green tea differs - the leaves of black tea are fully oxidised, while the green tea leaves are lightly steamed before being dried.
Tea has high levels of antioxidants called flavanoids. Green teas contain more of the simple flavanoids called catechins, while black tea has more complex flavanoids, theaflavins and thearubigins. Research has found that flavonoids, particularly the catechins, may reduce the risk of major health problems.
I have been told by various alternative health practitioners that black tea stops the absorption of vitamins and minerals, and to wait an hour and a half after a meal before drinking black tea. However, Matt tells me this sounds like baloney. You get more antioxidants from black tea than green, he says, because of the density of black tea.
He gives me some good tips on how to get the most antioxidants out of my black tea. It needs to brew for three minutes. The water needs to infuse the tea leaves and it takes a while for the antioxidants to come out.
And you can still muck things up. If you are having tea from the pot you should put your milk in first but if you are using a teabag in the cup, the milk is added after. If you put the milk in with the teabag, it reduces the temperature of the boiled water and the tea won't brew correctly.
Blimey, I've been making it wrong all these years!
I tell Matt I find green tea a bit disgusting unless I'm having it with sushi. I prefer green tea with jasmine. The best jasmine green tea should be infused with jasmine flowers, he says.
To my surprise, I really like the pink grapefruit, mandarin and lime infusion. Normally I can't stand fruit teas, they remind me of ghastly raspberry stuff I had when I was pregnant.
The ever-resourceful Matt says I could make a concentrate of it, or use it in a cocktail. That's what he does with some of the fruit infused teas. Inspired.
Next week:
My girlfriends are extremely important to my wellbeing. I talk to Auckland counsellor Dorothea Lewis about what these relationships do for my health.


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On Monday, Feb. 11, we lost the best and bravest when Lila passed away from lung cancer.
Lila was born in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 12, 1935, the only child of Lila Ouida Gertrude Chandler, nee Smith, and Harvey G.P. Chandler.
As a child, Lila participated in the activities her mother thought proper for a young Southern girl -- ballet, tap dancing, piano, and dramatics, in which Lila excelled as she was a natural comedian and a bit of a drama queen.
From childhood Lila was especially close to a young family friend whom she called her "other mother," Mary Morris. They remained true lifelong friends until Mary's death in 1997.
Lila graduated from Miami High School in 1953, and not long afterward moved to New York City, where she lived for five years. She was on her own there and she made the most of it. She discovered new freedoms and made new fabulous and bizarre friends. She also mastered the art of waiting tables.
She returned to Miami and in 1968 moved to Key Largo, where she and her partner owned the business Mama Bear Maintenance.
Lila loved nature, especially the Everglades and the Keys, and in the '70s became a Florida Park Ranger at Bahia Honda. She left the park in the '80s and moved to Ocala, Fla. There she enrolled in college for the first time at the age of 53 and graduated from the nursing program with honors and an RN degree.
Although Lila spent a year in medical/surgical nursing, her interest lay in psychiatric/ addictions nursing, which she pursued at dePoo Hospital in Key West for nearly 20 years.
Lila was funny, smart, generous, loving, and selfless to those she cared about. She had an ability to laugh at herself which made other people laugh and endeared her to them.
Lila loved to tell funny stories about herself, such as "The One About Falling Out of the Car." She also loved to recite her versions of fiction -- excerpts from Poe, a unique "Little Red Riding Hood" and an R-rated "'Twas the Night before Christmas."
Lila leaves behind her partner of 32 years, Carol Church; Carol's daughter, Kasey Church, much beloved; and wonderful friends, especially Marte Derousse, Martha Schnurr and our great neighbors. She is also survived by her favorite aunt, Helen Adcock of Jasper, Ala.; her cousins, Martha and Pam of Birmingham, Ala., and Gloria of Haines City, Fla.
We had a wonderful time together in a wonderful world. We went on road trips and camped in beautiful places, including Chaco Canyon in New Mexico -- truly a spiritual and amazing place where the birds are bold, curious and friendly toward people. We enjoyed exploring, camping, birding, snorkeling, and identifying native plants.
We laughed a lot. Thank you for making me happy.
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Toyota Pickup Trucks Top J.D. Power Dependability StudyPosted by Mike Levine | March 17, 2011The study measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year old vehicles. It includes 202 different problem symptoms across powertrain, body and interior and feature and accessory dependability. Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality.In 2011, overall vehicle dependability averages 151 PP100 — the lowest problem rate among used vehicles since the inception of the study in 1990 — and improves from 170 PP 100 in 2009.In the "Midsize Pickup" category, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma was ranked most dependable, followed by the Honda Ridgeline. No other models in this segment performed above the segment average.The 2008 Toyota Tundra was the award recipient in the "Large Truck" category. The Dodge Ram 1500 and Ford F-150 were honorable mentions.whole article at the link
Now what are people going to say about JD Power? Are they biased too? Haha.
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^^^I knew that wass coming. It is what it is.
**waiting for haters to come in with a new reason**
Hey, Dodge Ram made the list! Awesome, baby!
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I just think it's funny how when jd has something bad to say about Toyota. They suck and are worth less but now that they have something good to say its o my it's jd is Awesome.
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Random excuse...Toyota won another dependability contest. Call me when they start winning some more capability contests.
Just because it's dependable doesn't mean it does what it's supposed to well...
himoses:Random excuse...Toyota won another dependability contest. Call me when they start winning some more capability contests.why? You're not going to answer the phone anyways...
ScratchDoctor:Just because it's dependable doesn't mean it does what it's supposed to well...good excuse...
They must be reliable, but do they do their truckly duties well?
Dequindre1:They must be reliable, but do they do their truckly duties well?we all know what they're rated for, so I suppose they do that capably.
Way better than a Lincoln Blackwood, with its non-removable tonneau cover and carpeted bed! LOL!
I'm not positive on how JD Power gathers it's data. Is it based on consumer feedback similar to the way CR does theirs? The only reason why I ask is I would think that every person treats their vehicle differently. I would expect someone who absolutely babies their Fusion would have better dependability over the longterm than I do (no problems yet, knock on wood).What I'm saying is, if it's owner data is it possible that a lot of "problems" are based on how the vehicle is treated as well as it's original engineering?I'm not trying to make up any sort of excuse, but I'm just curious.
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Dequindre1:They must be reliable, but do they do their truckly duties well?They are capable offroaders and the Tundra is supposed to be able to tow 10k lbs so i'd say yes. The old videos of the Tundra bedhop is a little scary though. I was considering buying one shortly after the new model came out, but saw that and decided to stick with my Tacoma.
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Back to work in Baaa Haa Baa
Trip Start May 11, 2005
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I spent the next 4 months doing exactly what I did the summer before. Work, hike, camp, party repeat. The life of a resort worker is tough. So here's my summer in nut shell....
The Job: Waiting tables is waiting tables...not much to report on this. The restaurant once again had record business levels which is good for us servers
Accommodation: I lived in the small town of Bar Harbor. This little city rocks. It full of bars, restaurants, touristy shops and ice cream parlors. My shared apartment overlooked the ocean and had a kick ass massive deck which were great for barbeque's. The best part about living in town was that I was so close to every thing. No need for a car or even a bike for that matter....I could be anywhere in town within minuets. This was also a bad things because in a resort town there is always a party going on. The temptation to go out every night was great!
Activities: Since the restaurant in located in Acadia National Park hiking abounds! The park has a perfect mixture of mountainous hiking terrain and rugged ocean coast line. The views from atop the mountains are pretty incredible and there are tons of hidden little beaches if you know where to look. Most days off were spent hiking around exploring different parts of the park I did not see last year. When hurricane Bill hit Maine this year the waves were massive! Luckily enough I had the day off and was able to watch these giants pound the coast. Tons of people came to the park that day to watch mother nature due her worst
Some weekends I would head out with friends to camp. One particular time I caught a massive snapping turtle! This guy had to weigh at least 30 pounds. He could have easily taken off a finger....and to think...I was swimming naked just moments before I caught him!
Peeps: I ran with a good crew this year. We worked hard and we played harder. This is the normal mantra of resort workers. Between the various themed parties (ABC party..Anything But Clothes) and other random excuses we made to drink it was rip roaring summer. Happy hours, quirky dance clubs and house parties were never in short supply. Pat, who worked with me last year (old roommate from Big Sky) came back to be my roommate after hiking the entire 2,200 mile Appalachian trail. Since the trail starts in the south and ends in Maine he was able to say he walked to work from Georgia! Rachael my old roommate from Las Vegas came out with a friend and I was able to take week off from work to show here around. One of the best part of my summer was meeting a wonderful girl named Zoe. We hit it off right away and spent most of our time together. We had so much fun that we planned to meet up after the season to road trip my car up from San Diego.
Conclusion: I love Maine. I always meet the coolest people, the money is great, the work is rewarding, the scenery is epic and the commitment is minute! What's not to love?
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Try tilting back first and then see if it will lift
I'm guessing the 15' mast is a three stage if so they are very handy in the shop. The advantage is the load will always be higher then the mast not the other way around. Nothing worse then trying to lift something and being three inches short because the mast is hitting the roof/rafter. I have a small hot room that I can only get 800 deeps in without the three stage mast it would be considerably less. I can also stack full honey barrels four high with this machine. However out in the field loading bees it's second best to the two stage hummerbee.
Hey I was able to take my tote of syrup off my truck but, I cant seem to lift it back up. Is there a valve I need to turn to get it lift more. I need to get under the tote to empty it into jugs. 3200lbs worth.[/QUOTE]
The super swinger won't lift a tote of syrup?
Haven't tried it with the Swinger but we have always been able to with the Hummers as long as you made sure you weren't going downhill. Funny thing is lately one is no longer able to while the other one still can. I had that issue with a skid steer a few years ago and it just required replacement (or possibly adjustment?) of a bypass valve.
"People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe."- Andy Rooney
Does swinger sell masts for Bobcats?
Well that worked. I was able to raise it up and put it on my truck. I used some finger nail polish to mark the original valve spot.
The guys at Wollard are letting me try out the new Superbee . The hoses have been re-routed long with a new motor. I will post more about it as I put it to the test.
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Oh what are the switches for on the panel? Are those for the lights? I keep turning them on and off with my knee. I like switches makes me think I have to do preflight checks.


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And if lawmakers delay the passage of this bill to avoid a political battle, they run into another problem: the most important climate event in a decade, the Copenhagen Summit coming in December, which Obama will attend along with representatives of 175 nations. That's when the world will try to forge a new international agreement, as the old Kyoto Protocols (which the US never ratified) expire.
Former vice-president Al Gore, testifying two weeks ago at Markey's hearing, stressed the importance of getting the legislation done before Copenhagen, to move the US in line with other countries. With high-profile advocates like Gore leading them, Millennials are likely to view Copenhagen as a looming imperative.
Millennials' faith in international cooperation is extraordinarily high — whether applied to stopping genocide in Darfur, or willingness to sit down with rogue leaders — and is no different in this instance, according to those who study Millennial-generation political attitudes. "That's a very big deal," says della Volpe, "and that's never going to change. Without question."
Of course, that's also the Democrats' safety net for not mucking up this bill: Republicans these days loathe international cooperation, and are sure to make that known as Copenhagen approaches. "If one party is seen as impeding the United States' ability to take part in a multi-national approach," says Winogard, "it could be a nail in the coffin for Republican credibility among Millennials."
GOP folliesRepublicans would be wise to avoid divisiveness on this issue, and some have tried. After all, Republican presidential candidate John McCain was an outspoken believer in the importance of fighting global warming — and even his more conservative running-mate, Sarah Palin, accepts the reality she sees all around her in Alaska.
"This has the potential to be completely bipartisan," says Suffolk University's Johnson. "It doesn't have to be ideological."
Republican leaders have a strategy for presenting a reasonable opposition to environment and energy reform. They intend to argue that the particular approach the Democrats are taking would be too costly. That's a reasonable argument to counter the Democrats' initiatives.
But the loosest cannons in the GOP — and they are legion — simply cannot stick with the game plan. How can they? Surveys show that solid majorities of Republicans believe that global warming is either a myth or, at most, a wildly overblown media creation. Those warming deniers control the party, and their elected officials can only go along with it.
As a result, prominent Republicans regularly spew inanities on climate change ready-made for Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. And it only gets worse when you move beyond the elected Republicans. The most popular conservative talk-show hosts, publications, bloggers, and pundits are almost unanimously dismissive of global warming, from columnist George F. Will, to Fox News superstar Glenn Beck, to bloggers at redstate.com.
After the recent EPA announcement on regulating greenhouse gases, Jonah Goldberg, National Review contributor, Fox News analyst, book author, and rising star of right-wing punditry, fumed on National Review Online, without irony, that "A federal agency has decided that it has the power to regulate everything, including the air you breathe" — as if, under the Clean Air Act, the federal government has not been doing exactly that for the past four decades.
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Posted at 8:41 PM on October 1, 2012
kristen please stop licking the wounds did not kill anyone just kisses and hugs if he can not suffer with it not going to be an unhappy all your life. is simple was not clear but it was not so bad, you're his girl if you want to miss if you do not go your way and not beg anybody love. love is giving without expecting anything, if you can not rob you never really loved you. vir're starting to take control of your life. sometimes we have to be free spirits but let off in the heart. lucky girl. for many, life can sometimes be painful
Posted at 3:43 PM on October 1, 2012
Translation of Ich werde Bella Vermissen-means she is going to miss "Bella"
She's a lovely young lady that just did something really stupid, she does not need the relentless
nasty comments anymore, it's time to move on. I wish they would release BD2 sooner, so all of this nonsense would be gone.
By the way she looks great in the Austrian Magazine!
Posted at 10:40 AM on October 1, 2012
She is beautiful and needs to go out with other guys and have some fun. Stop waiting on Rob he will never be there for you. Three years is all he has ever given to his other girlfriends before he moves on to someone else who can help his career. Kristen find someone who cares about you since the photos and apology has already been declared fake he still isn't listening so move on Kristen to a better romance and place.
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So- I'm wading through the many juried art show opportunities online. I'm trying to decide on some criteria for allocating my money and energies when considering applying to these. (Note- by 'show', I'm referring to juried opportunities to display work online or in a gallery setting, as opposed to craft or art fairs where you have a booth).
My goal is basically to enhance my exposure as a ceramic artist, and also to diversify CV that is heavy on wildlife biology and less heavy on formal accomplishments in ceramics. It seems pretty clear, however, that at least some of the 'contests' advertised online border on scams, while others may be extreme long shots for people working in wheel-based ceramics. Between the $35 fees (at minimum) and the energy invested, I could see this being a huge time and money sink.
First- I'm curious as to how many working potters put significant time/energy into applying to any shows or contests. Have any of you decided that this simply isn't a good investment of time or money?
So- I'm curious as to what people use as criteria in deciding what to apply to. For example (just a few off the top of my head)...
- Only applying to shows that have a ceramics theme?
- Only applying to shows that seem directly focused on some dimension of your personal style?
- Only applying to shows that have a physical gallery presence (or the converse)?
- Only applying to regional shows?
- Only applying to shows that encompass work you've already made (vs. targeting work to specific shows)?


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I'm well into my training for the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge happening in 17 weeks.
So far, I've worked up to 30km rides which I'll continue to build on. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm really starting to enjoy my hill work. Thanks to the reader who gave me some invaluable advice about changing my mindset over hills. Instead of bracing myself for the uphill slog (looking forward only to flying down the other side), I have started to think of the hill as a friend rather than an enemy. I realise how quickly hills can help build stamina and increase fitness. Plus it's pretty satisfying when I finally reach the top.
There are a few aspects of cycling that are taking some getting used to. The first is wind. Rain I can handle. But wind can be just plain nasty. I've found a stern crosswind to be rather disconcerting. I'm certainly no waif, but I still feel as though I might blow over. I'm told by more experienced riders that I'll soon get used to it.
I'm ashamed to admit last weekend I decided against my Sunday ride - I couldn't brave such an awfully windy Auckland day. Surely no one would be mad enough to cycle in this I thought, but when I popped out to the supermarket in my nice warm car I was shocked to see a number of cyclists had ventured out. I've come to the conclusion they are either completely mad or had kind of an emergency and couldn't find a car to get them there. Obviously riding against the elements will take some adjustment - but I know the more I get out there, the more I'll get used to it.
The second aspect to cycling I have found to be a little challenging is sharing the road with drivers. I am now acutely more aware when I'm behind the wheel of my car just how vulnerable cyclists are - there is not a whole lot to protect us if we come a cropper with a vehicle. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the young man in the little red car who decided to cut in front of me to enter his driveway just as I was approaching it. Charming. Also big-ups to the woman in the beastly BMW who nearly collected me on a roundabout - clearly she didn't believe the give way rule applies to cyclists. If only this had happened in a few months time when I'll have developed quads of steel and could have caught up to Mrs BMW at the next set of lights, where she would have received a stern talking to. I now realise why cyclists get up at the crack of dawn to go riding. It's not just because they are morning people who enjoy a good sunrise, it's because at that time of day there's considerably less traffic on the road. So, early mornings, here I come!
In two weeks time when I blog again, I will have had a skill session with Amy Taylor, master cyclist and my personal trainer. She's going to observe my riding style, give me some tips on riding more effectively, pedalling and breathing efficiently, hill climbing and also a lesson on nutrition including how to eat while riding. So stay tuned, I will share all I learn.


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The $30 billion rebuild impulse will be spread over a decade. The first day of the parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing revealed a united view on the biggest threat to New Zealand's exporting manufacturers - the exchange rate. In a small country scale is the challenge; to compete in a global context the investment that flows from scale is mandatory.
The more focused the niche, the greater the pressure to operate in export markets. Export comes early on the growth curve for New Zealand firms. Uncertain returns for export efforts throw a shadow over investment decisions; without investment firms are unlikely to grow.
A recent Herald editorial, "Calls to focus on exchange rate should be ignored", had it wrong. At its heart lay the dogma that exchange rate variations are inevitable, something to be tolerated and accommodated but least of all managed. Yet much of the monetary and fiscal policy in the world suggests the contrary.
Other jurisdictions are in full currency conflict: the United States printing money until employment falls to less than 5.5 per cent, Japan, Switzerland, China, Britain and others are well beyond a single lever (interest rates) and a single target (inflation). The world has changed and New Zealand needs to take notice.
We cling to the same predictable policy framework while our currency appreciates and the dilemma facing our exporters remains.
The Reserve Bank and Government can claim there is nothing to be done and politically and even if there was, helping exporters would cost everyone else.
Manufacturing raises the efficiency of our economy, monetises innovation, drags through investment in the rest of the economy ($1 value added in manufacturing creates $1.4 value in other sectors) and a job in the manufacturing sector requires more jobs in the rest of the economy (100 manufacturing jobs support 291 jobs elsewhere).
Economies that have resisted the post-industrial myth, for example Germany, Scandinavia and Switzerland, have done better than those that by design or neglect shifted the dirty bits offshore.
Making things is becoming the new normal for successful innovative economies. But making things efficiently starts with investment and it is that investment that is starved by policy settings, robbing our exporters of a reasonable and predictable margin.
The claim "there is nothing to suggest that New Zealand's present approach is wrong" depends on the questions you ask. There is no doubt that price stability is vastly important to a successful economy, but has price stability alone delivered to our expectations? Have our growth rates been satisfactory? Is our external position, current account, acceptable and sustainable? Do the public service, infrastructure, welfare, health and education provision meet the standards we expect, or the standards offered by other economies? If we are less than happy with our economic outcomes, and threats to them, we need to do more than sit on our hands.
The editorial correctly says New Zealand should become an exporter of high value products to transform our economy. Unfortunately under current settings, even high value manufacturers can't anticipate the margin to invest.
The editorial suggests the construction sector will be boosted by the Christchurch rebuild, but the $30 billion rebuild impulse will be spread over a decade. Exports amount to around $60 billion a year. A focus on facilitating and promoting exports will have a larger and longer-lasting positive effect on our economy.
We believe it is irresponsible and short-sighted to ignore the debilitating effect the appreciating currency has on the investments made by our exporters and manufacturers.
John Walley is CEO of the NZ Manufacturers and Exporters Assn.
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- L.A.'s Koreatown is home to one of the city's densest populations
- Looking around, it feels like Asia, but the area is also 100% L.A.
- The neighborhood is home to Asians, Central Americans, South Americans and more
Los Angeles, California (CNN)"Have you been to Koreatown yet?" my friend asked eagerly over the phone.
It was my third week as a resident of Los Angeles, and I could no longer claim the pure shock of moving to a city so sprawling, so overwhelming, as the reason I had yet to explore its most interesting neighborhoods.
But I had to answer "no." In a city as vast as Los Angeles, Koreatown seemed especially impenetrable, a huge warren of restaurants, markets, strip malls and residences. As much as I knew that it held a treasure trove of food, culture and nightlife, I was intimidated to even get started.
Now, almost a year later, Koreatown is one of my favorite things about living in Los Angeles. It's like having an entire other city within a city, a gloriously foreign one at that. There are places in Koreatown where you look around and swear you are in Asia. And yet, it's also 100% Los Angeles: a strange, sprawling melting pot full of hidden delights.
Here are eight things to know about Koreatown, things that I hope will help make discovering this neighborhood a little less daunting.
1. It's big
Koreatown is west of downtown and south of Hollywood and is considered part of the Mid-Wilshire district. Its borders are somewhat amorphous and have shifted over time, but the neighborhood's generally accepted area is around 3 square miles and has one of the densest populations in Los Angeles.
In the 1920s and '30s it was very much a swinging spot for Hollywood celebrities, and was the location of the Ambassador Hotel, which hosted the Academy Awards in the '30s and '40s (and was also the site of the Robert F. Kennedy assassination).
Though the Ambassador was torn down in 2005, you can still see some remnants of that old glamor in other buildings scattered among the newer strip malls and construction.
2. The neighborhood has seen turmoil
Heavy Korean settlement in the area cemented the neighborhood as Koreatown in the 1970s, when many South Koreans immigrated to California.
In 1992 Koreatown bore the brunt of much of the violence and looting that happened during the L.A. riots, and many Koreans fled to the suburbs after the riots. But renewed development in the early 2000s, plus a new subway line with stations in the neighborhood, led to a revitalization of the area.
3. Most of the residents are Latino
This is a trilingual neighborhood: Wherever you go, you will hear Korean, Spanish and English, and often times a mashup of all three. This blend of cultures has led to some of L.A.'s most recognized food, such as Roy Choi's Kogi tacos, the original Korean taco truck. Choi, who is Korean but grew up surrounded by L.A.'s Latino influences, channels a completely authentic experience of America's melting pot.
While L.A. has the nation's largest Korean population and Koreans make up the largest nationality in the neighborhood (22%, according to demographic analysis) most of the residents of Koreatown are Latino: 58%. But you can also find Bangladeshi, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Pakistani and all manner of South American residents, businesses and eateries in the area.
4. Koreatown never sleeps
Twenty-four-hour restaurants are just the beginning. Koreatown is home to more nightlife than many other entire cities can claim, from dive bars to high-end cocktail speakeasies, from karaoke clubs to establishments that must be a business of some sort, on the second level of a strip mall with a sign in Korean and people coming and going at 4 a.m. There's a lot of mystery here, but also a lot on full display.
A few spots to get you started: In the dive bar category there's Hangover bar (3377 Wilshire Blvd.) with all you can drink beer and soju for $21.99. Lock & Key (239 S. Vermont Ave.) is a new speakeasy where you have to try different doorknobs from the foyer to get in. Inside, it's all Korea meets 1920s Hollywood glam. The tucked-away spot is fronted by Stall 239, a walk-up restaurant serving international snacks late.
Koreatown is said to have the highest concentration of restaurants and nightclubs in Southern California. My Koreatown nightlife of choice? Karaoke. Most karaoke clubs here have private rooms, so you and your friends can sing your hearts out without having to deal with a bunch of drunk strangers' off-key wailings. Try Palm Tree L.A. (3240 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 401), a swank club with private rooms and songs in Korean, Japanese and English.
If strangers' off-key wailings is what you're in the mood for, you can hit up Brass Monkey (3440 Wilshire Blvd.), a more American karaoke dive bar that's good for sloppy fun.
5. There is a LOT of good food here
Soup, porridge, raw fish salads, stews -- every Korean specialty you can imagine exists in this neighborhood. It's hard to even begin to list favorites -- every Angeleno has a Koreatown hole in the wall they want to rave to you about.
The fun is in getting out there and finding your own personal must-try dish.
6. Korean food isn't all that's on the menu
Koreatown is home to more than just Korean -- for instance, Guelaguetza, one of the city's best Mexican restaurants, lives in the heart of Koreatown. Expect amazing moles, live music on weekends, a ton of families sharing huge platters of grilled meats, and fun fruity tropical mezcal cocktails.
Beer Belly, a newer craft beer bar, finds its home in an odd building behind one of Koreatown's strip malls and serves killer bar food along with one of the best beer selections in the city. And the rest of the neighborhood's diverse population means tremendous eateries are tucked throughout.
7. $15 spa day? Yes, please
Korean spas are a lovely and affordable way to pamper yourself, and Koreatown has a whole slew of options. Natura Spa offers an all day pass for $15, which gains you access to the saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and cold pool, with extra options like body scrubs available. Wi Spa is open 24 hours and has a kid's area as well as a mud spa. Korean spas generally have Korean cafes within, and many of those serve really great food, making them perfect all-day immersions.
8. Stinky, spicy souvenirs abound
There are some amazing kimchi purveyors in Koreatown, stores that sell jars of fermented cabbage and other delicious banchan. Seek out artisan producers like the folks at Kaesung Market (1010 S. St. Andrews Place) where owners have been making kimchi for 35 years.