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Serenity Under the Tennessee Sky
Iron Mountain Inn B&B • Butler, TN
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- A Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays, in the Appalachian Spring Room or Green Room with Daily Three-Course Breakfast, Afternoon Refreshments, Bottomless Cookie Jar, and a Coupon Book with Discounts for Local Businesses ($199)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two, Sundays through Thursdays, in the Family Memories Room or Equestrian Room with Daily Three-Course Breakfast, Afternoon Refreshments, Bottomless Cookie Jar, and a Coupon Book with Discounts for Local Businesses ($249)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Two, Fridays and Saturdays, in the Family Memories Room or Equestrian Room with Daily Three-Course Breakfast, Bottle of Wine or Cheese and Crackers, Afternoon Refreshments, Bottomless Cookie Jar, and a Coupon Book with Discounts for Local Businesses ($299)
- Or, a Two-Night Stay for Up to Six Guests, Any Days of the Week, in the Creekside Chalet, with Breakfast Fixins in the Kitchen and a Bottle of wine ($599)
High atop the Appalachian Mountains—miles from the resort cities to the south—Butler, Tennessee, sits amid more than 1,600 square miles of national forest. Nature reigns here.
And at Iron Mountain Inn B&B, a luxurious log home set on 140 acres of Mother Nature's finest, you'll be in the middle of it all. Whether for outdoor adventure, rest and relaxation, or a romantic getaway, this 15-year-old bed and breakfast delivers. Each room comes complete with all of the amenities for a deluxe mountain vacation, among them whirlpool tubs with candles and bubbles, terry-cloth robes, handmade quilts, and luxurious linens. Breakfast in the formal dining area often includes crêpes, Belgian waffles, French eggs, or sautéed bananas, and as the weather warms, guests can dine on the open decks.
In the two-story Creekside Chalet, a secluded log cabin that offers easy access to hiking and hunting trails, you'll have a hot tub under the stars all to yourselves. It's pet-friendly and can accommodates six guests with three bedrooms, three toilets, two showers, and a full kitchen. In the refrigerator, you'll find a stash of goodies to prepare for breakfast.
Just outside, the heavenly hills offer plenty of opportunities for excursions such as fishing in Watauga Lake or hiking sections of the famous Appalachian Trail. If you're looking to sweeten your stay with a little cultural fun, head to The Grey Fossil Museum or take a drive down The Quilt Trail, which winds past a series of historic barns and other noteworthy structures marked by a painted quilt square. Or visit the spirits of this mountain region's past with a ghost tour in nearby Jonesborough.
"This was a perfect getaway from everyday stresses of life. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. The breakfasts were delicious. Vikki was an excellent host and so informative of places to eat and where to go."-- TripAdvisor
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The first day of McNeese State football training camp was as expected: a little ragged, a lot energetic, and hotter than the devil's breath.
"It's Day 1," said senior quarterback Cody Stroud. "We've got to get back in the groove of things, and we've got a lot of learning to do. We've got to get these young guys accustomed to how we do things, and the older guys in the groove."
Head coach Matt Viator said the opening days of camp are always about working the team back into playing shape.
"Obviously energy is important, but routine is very important," Viator said. "We're trying to get them back in a routine. You can run all summer, but it's nothing like putting on a helmet and practicing. You have to get back into that routine. We're just trying to get the kids moving."
Four defensive players left the field after cramping up during the final 30 minutes of Wednesday's practice, which Viator said is a fairly typical number for opening day.
"You normally get a few more the first day," he said. "Not only is it hot, but they're normally nervous and excited, and I think that adds to it."
The temperature during practice topped off at 96 degrees, with the heat index pushing over 100.
Given the bare-bones state of playbook installation, the day was more about repeating plays than highlight-reel moments.
"I think a lot of people flew around and competed hard on offense and defense," said senior safety Terence Cahee. "I think we had a real good energy and a real good swagger about ourselves."
The defense forced a handful of turnovers, but coordinator Lance Guidry said many of them came from unforced errors rather than what the defense did.
"They put the ball on the ground today without us even touching them," Guidry said. "We got some fumbles that we shouldn't have gotten."
Not that the defense won't take it — they made enough good plays to avoid having to run after practice.
"They'll run before camp is over, I can promise," Guidry said with a grin.

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On- and off-stage sweethearts
Playing "sweeties" in "Guys and Dolls" is no problem for Wendy DeGeest of Nisswa and Gary Hirsch of Pequot Lakes. The two have been together off-stage for 25 years.
The couple plays Nathan and Adelaide in the Pequot Lakes Community Theater (PLCT) production that will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Pequot Lakes High School auditorium.
Nathan runs an illegal floating craps game, and Adelaide is a Hotbox Girl, a dancer at a local establishment.
The pair they play in "Guys and Dolls" is one of two leading pairs that share the storyline. Nathan and Adelaide provide a sort of comic relief to the show, as Nathan searches for a venue for his floating craps game, doing his best to hide it from Adelaide, who is constantly trying to pin Nathan down in marriage after 14 years of engagement.
"The music is wonderful, some of the best music in Broadway," Wendy said of "Guys and Dolls."
Set in a mythical New York City, "Guys and Dolls" is a classic romantic comedy. Alongside Nathan and Adelaide is the story of Sky Masterson, a high-rolling gambler, and Sarah Brown, a "mission doll."
Nathan makes a bet with Sky, hoping to earn the money to support a venue for his craps game. Meanwhile, Sky falls for Sarah Brown, the doll Nathan bet Sky couldn't woo.
The subplots wind their way around each other, enhanced by dance and music numbers.
The set PLCT has created for the production is entirely shades of gray, allowing the characters to pop. At the same time, it has a three-dimensional quality, with strong use of perspective.
Though on stage Adelaide fights with Nathan for a commitment, off stage is a different story.
"The big difference is Adelaide wants to get married, where as I, Wendy, don't want to get married," Wendy said.
"I echo that sentiment," Gary said.
The two met through their work in theater. Gary, a high school English teacher in Mora, Minnesota, was also director of the school's plays. He was directing "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," and Wendy was hired to choreograph the production.
Since then, they've worked on numerous plays together.
"We've become quite a team, Gary and me," Wendy said.
Both Gary and Wendy have theater degrees, and both share a common interest in teaching. Wendy is an early childhood special education teacher for children from birth to age 3 in Brainerd.
Wendy got her start in theater when she was 6, in "Bye Bye Birdie." From there she was in a couple shows in high school, landing the lead her senior year as Mrs. Brown in "The Clown Out West." What she remembers best is that she had to kiss the clown at the end of the show.
Her mother enrolled her in jazz and tap dance lessons when she was 5, which became the start of a choreography career. She stopped counting after choreographing her 50th show. She choreographed seven of the numbers in this staging of "Guys and Dolls."
Gary got his start in acting in "Guys and Dolls," of all productions. He had one line: "What vulgar jewelry."
Since then he's directed numerous plays in Mora over the course of a 34-year teaching career. There's more in the works, too. Gary will direct the one-act plays at Pequot Lakes High School, and he'll direct "The Glass Menagerie" at Central Lakes College in April.
Gary and Wendy will team up once again as a director/choreographer duo for "Oliver" one year from now.
Out of the many years they've worked together in theater, Wendy and Gary have only appeared on stage together once.
"We've never had this opportunity before. It's one of the things we've looked forward to," Gary said.
"We don't even really have to act at all," Wendy said.


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A favorite holiday gift, hostess offering, or breakfast treat, any of these banana bread recipes will be welcome at the table any time of year.
Bananas Foster BreadThis adult interpretation switches all of the sugar to brown sugar and cooks the mashed bananas with butter and cognac or dark rum. And it's topped with a slightly boozy glaze.
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Cinnamon Crisp-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut BreadDress up your banana bread loaf with a crumbly topping of cinnamon-flavored pecans, butter, and brown sugar.
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Banana-Oatmeal BreadChocolate chips, oatmeal, and walnuts come together to add something extra to this recipe. This hearty banana bread recipe is perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Mom's Banana BreadMy mom's recipe was the model for this banana bread. The new version is liked so much we make it all the time--at least every two weeks. I think the miniloaves would be a perfect holiday gift.


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MI MBE Competition
The Musicians Institute's Music Business Entrepreneur Program hosted a live performance competition for MI students and alumni at the Pig N Whistle in Hollywood CA. The event presented eight artists to a panel of industry pros. Pictured is the winner Alexander Cardinale holding the grand prize, a Voyage-Air folding guitar. Behind him are sponsors and judges, including (L-R) Virginia Cannon of Voyage-Air, MI instructor Dan Kimpel, Gotham Records' president Patrick Arn, producer Jan Linder-Koda, Disaster Prep production team, Marcus Brown and Brian Julianel, and legendary promoter Mike Giangreco. Celebrating, on the far right, is the student who conceived the idea, Scott Shryack. For information about the music business program, visit mi.edu. For more about the winner, go to xandermusic.com.


text: Why should I care about the ACE Certification Exam Content Outline? Only because the Exam Content Outline is the blueprint to passing the exam! Each manual – Personal Trainer, Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, and Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant – has a Certification Exam Content Outline in Appendix B. You can also access these on the ACE website for each certification: Personal Trainer Exam Content Outline Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist Exam Content Outline Group Fitness Instructor Exam Content Outline Health Coach Exam Content Outline So what makes up the Exam Content Outline? First is an identification of the major categories of responsibility for the professional; otherwise known as "Domains". Each certification currently has four Domains. Professional Responsibility is Domain IV for each certification, but beyond that each certification is unique. Group fitness instructors need to know about Group Leadership Methods, while Personal trainers are asked to understand Client Interview and Assessment, and so on. You'll see a chart near the beginning of your Appendix B which indicates the total number of questions in each domain – a big clue as to where you should spend your studying efforts. In the Group Fitness Instructor Exam Content Outline, Domain I (Exercise Programming and Class Design) is 61 of 125 items, while Domain III (Group Leadership Methods) is 17 of 125 items. From this information, it looks like Domain I topics should receive a lot of attention during your studies. (But don't forget that all topics/Domains are important!) Within each Domain are Task Statements, which detail the job-related functions under that domain. Task Statements are the nitty gritty everyday things you need to do or know to be successful. For example, under Personal Trainer Domain II (Program Design and Implementation), Task 2 states ' Establish specific client goals using the interpretation of interview and assessment results and current standards to provide program direction' (whew). But how are you supposed to do Task 2? Well, right below each Task is a list of areas you need knowledge of…such as anatomical positions (anatomy & biomech pt.2), behavior change principles in goal setting (psychology pt.5), and areas you need skill in…such as assisting the client in setting personal goals based on the SMART framework (psychology pt.1) Domains, Tasks, and Areas of Knowledge/Skill all work together to help ensure you are focusing your studying in the right direction. And yeah, some things like knowledge of general anatomy repeat in several of the tasks. But that repetition occurs because those topics influence so much of what we do as fitness professionals. No matter where you are in your studies, take a moment to glance at Appendix B. Check out what your Domains are called. Check out what each Task is for those Domains. Maybe look under the Knowledge/Skill areas if you are ready. Refer back there occasionally to make sure you are on the right track for a successful exam. It might save you from spending four weeks on professional liability, when you should have spent three of those weeks reviewing client assessment. Got questions? Contact one of our Education Consultants at 1-800-825-3636 x782.


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A 52-year-old Lake Charles man has been charged with attempted armed robbery, city police said.
Deputy Chief Mark Kraus said Doanld Ray Pitre, 801 N. Lincoln St., was arrested Tuesday night.
Kraus said Pitre entered the Valero gas station on La. 171.
"He demanded money from the clerk and threatened her life with a gun if she did not cooperate," Kraus said Thursday in a news release. "Pitre left the store when two customers entered. He was arrested a short time later by Corporal Romero and Officer Young."


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Thai's Dominate at Thai Fight 2013- King of Muay Thai
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In what's becoming a growing trend for Thai Fight events, the Thai's once again easily routed their less than stellar farang competition in a 7 fight shutout on the main card. Featured on the first Thai Fight of 2013 were fan favorites like Sudsakorn, Saiyok, Iquezang, and Saenchainoi.
One of the top 70 kg fighters,Saiyok Pumphanmung, took on a game Thiago Texeira in one of the few fights that went the distance. While Texeira was resilient enough to last until the final bell, he couldn't mount any sort of offence throughout 3 rounds that would threaten the veteran Thai. Saiyok won a unanimous decision win; his second in a row after dropping a loss via injury to Dylan Salvador late last year.
In another big name fight, the well known Sudsakorn Sor. Klinmee took on the not-so-well-known Veselin Veselinov from Russia. Veselinov looked good in the opening round, pushing forward and landing a few big lefts. Sudsakorn seemed to take the shots as minor annoyances more than anything and ramped up the pace in the second, dropping Veselinov in the middle of the round. He kept the pressure high and eventually the Russian wilted, going down to a hard shot midway through the third.
In the final fight on the card, Saenchainoi Pumphanmung fought Jose Neto in a bout that revealed the Thai's golden years may be behind him. Neto never hurt Saenchainoi, but he stayed in the match far more than he should have. It was an overall sloppy affair, with Saenchainoi already looking pudgy and slow from his jump to 68 kg. Regardless, he still won a unanimnous decision over the Brazilian on all the judges scorecards.
Overall, the quality of the competition was a bit dissapointing. None of the foreign fighters stood much of a chance against their Thai counterparts, which is strange considering there is so much international skill at 70 kg and 68 kg. Hopefully this downward spiral in talent will not be a mainstay of the event.
Saenchainoi def. Jose Neto by Decision
Payakdam def. Ashley Bryne by TKO in Rd. 1
Sudsakorn def. Veselin Veselinov by KO in Rd. 3
Yodpayak def. Paulo Sergio dos Santos by KO in Rd. 1
Iquezang def. Behzad Rafigh Doust by Decision
Saiyok def. Thiago Texeira by Decision
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i made this word up and now it has spread, because i needed something to become the complete opposite of "shithouse", so obviously "sweethouse"! It comes in handy whenever there is an awkward situation and something really good just happened.
"Dude, THHAT'S SWEETHOUSE!"
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by Chris L December 17, 2004
i created this name to desribe a house that i knew was sweet back in 2003... long before that other dickhead claimed he created sweethouse
"anyone who claims to have created the word SWEETHOUSE is an major cock sucker"
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Original post made by Tim Hunt, Castlewood, on Dec 13, 2012
With the newly opened Paragon Outlets on the western edge of Livermore providing an attractive shopping alternative to its Stoneridge Mall, the company bought the fully leased outlet center from Paragon last week. Traffic on opening weekend at the mall created near gridlock on Interstate 580 as well as other roads as 350,000 shoppers flooded the center.
The Simon firm immediately renamed it with its "Premium Outlets" brand, giving it an impressive series of properties in Northern California—Gilroy, Vacaville, Napa, Petaluma and Folsom. The Livermore Valley site boasts the most outlet stores from upscale retailers—an enviable lineup that undoubtedly attracted the attention of Simon executives concerned about maintaining market share.
With the acquisition, Simon will maintain its dominant position among Livermore Valley shopping centers.
It's nothing new for Simon, which is the largest owner of retail space in the world—241 million square feet in 332 centers in North America and Asia.
There are some companies that you appreciate. I have been a long-time customer of Atom Appliance in Livermore and have been consistently impressed with their service and expertise.
My Maytag washer finally is dying after about 20 years. When the home warranty company offered a replacement instead of a repair that was way too expensive, I went to the Maytag web site to find out the specs on my current model. I couldn't find out the capacity of the tub—whether on the web site or when I called a representative.
So I called my friends at Atom. I gave the gentlemen the model number and he immediately told me the capacity of the 20-year-old machine. That's expertise combined with quality customer service.
I had the same experience at Valley Plumbing in Pleasanton, walking in with a cell-phone picture of my shower handle that wasn't functioning well (mixing hot and cold was too much of a challenge). The gentleman thought it was a Price Pfister and pulled out a valve core to show me how to change it.
I did some preliminary dis-assembly and went back with another set of pictures. The fixture was quickly identified as a Moen—the replacement core provided along with a special tool that I can return if I don't need it. Add in the step-by-step hands-on demonstration of how to change it and I was ready to go.
The common factor—locally owned small businesses with a commitment to customers and quality service.
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a resident of Old Towne
on Dec 13, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Casanova_Frankenstein is a registered user.
Golly, that story sure is a corker! I especially loved the part about the valve core. Now that's journalism!
(seriously, PW, are we going to get stories about this guy's bowel movements next?)
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on Dec 13, 2012 at 10:55 pm
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The author appears to be making an assumption that the purchase was quick. The only fact known, however, is the close of the sale was recent, and not long after the outlet opened and hordes of customers subsequently jammed the newly opened stores. A better assumption would be that a sale was agreed to some time long before the outlet opened, the seller and buyer agreeing to a purchase price contingent upon the leasing results and the initial customer traffic, all of which creates the value.
Without question the seller must have gotten a high price.
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|when they all had their baby teeth. Photo by Keith Pitts
I walked into the dentist office with my 4-year old twin boys on a crisp September morning. It was their first visit to the dentist ever. As I was greeted by the receptionist, I thought about how I did nothing to prepare them for their first visit. I'm not talking about reading them a book about going to the dentist the day before the appointment, I'm talking years of unpreparing at the most basic level. Brushing their teeth was one of my parenting responsibilities I completely let slide. I had spurts of caring about their teeth, but then I'd misplace their tooth brushes or be so exhausted after preparing them unprocessed whole foods, bathing them, reading to them, singing folk songs, getting them in clean diapers, give them a kisses all day everyday. They're just baby teeth anyway, I secretly justified. The rough draft to the final version.
After I was greeted by the dentist's receptionist, I sat down to fill out their required paper work for new patients. I was confident my secret wouldn't be found out as I looked at my boys putting a puzzle together on the floor. Look at those smiles--white as could be! The dentist will never know I'm lying when I check the box "Brush teeth twice or once a day." I rounded way up. Maybe they'll have a few tiny cavities in the back of their mouths. Totally normal. I stayed in the waiting room as they got their cleanings. Everything seemed fine as they returned to me. Then I heard the dentist calling my name.
I felt the guilt rush over me as she inquired, "So how often are they really brushing their teeth?"
"Oh, eh, it's the craziest thing. I'm horrible at reminding them! They almost never do."
I thought she would find my honesty endearing and refreshing. Instead she looked offended. I realized I'm dealing with a person who takes teeth seriously. There's nothing endearing to her about treating the most basic personal hygiene need as an oversight. I stopped smiling.
"The combined total of cavities for your boys is 9."
"Wow. That's a lot! I'm thinking it could possibly be genetic. Because I never brush my daughter's teeth and she's never had a cavity in her life! And she has 2 more years of neglect on the boys."
"No," she said without the slightest bit of compassion, "It's because you're not brushing their teeth."
$300 dollars later, I thought I learned my lesson, but at the next check-up, one of my sons was due for a baby root canal. Every time I see his shiny metal tooth in the back of his mouth, I'm reminded of my biggest failure as a mother. They say failure is the secret to success. I just think it's the secret to a lot less cavities.
I wanted to give another shout out to the Go Mighty Team. Their idea to create, connect, and share goals is brilliant. I would've never signed up for the storytelling class without posting this goal on their site. Set up a profile and start with one goal. Just one scary goal. See where it will take you! Read where it took me.


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#1 Mon 29 Jan 07 8:40pm
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i need to no how to make fresh tomato pesto for taglatelli?? ne 1 help???
#2 Thu 22 Feb 07 1:11pm
Re: pesto
Hope it's not too late!
Genovese Pesto
4 small bunches of clean basil leaves
a pinch of salt
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons freshly grated Pecorino Sardo
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
1 tablespoon of pine kernels
(1 tablespoon of walnuts - optional)
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Place the basil leaves, salt, and garlic in a mortar, and combine the ingredients with a rotating motion of the pestle (this is so the basil leaves tear gentlyand conserve their flavour). When the leaves have started to release a bright green liquid it is time to add and gently crush the pine kernels (and walnuts). Now fold in the cheeses with a wooden spatula. Slowly pour in the oil, stirring continuously until the mixture is creamy.
All of the ingredients should be at room temperature when used and the whole procedure should be completed as soon as possible to avoid oxidation.
Serve with fresh pasta.
#3 Thu 22 Feb 07 2:33pm
- Member Occupation cook
- From Spaghetti House ,Bucharest
- Member since Sun 18 Feb 07
Re: pesto
hi there
I didn't know the recipe cause I use an imported sugo from Italy. Pesto alla Genovese.
thanks for asking (wazzle) and for answering (rome)
this is a great site
plus there are original recipes
#4 Thu 22 Feb 07 2:48pm
Re: pesto
You're welcome Tommy20 !
For Wazzle: I've actually never heard of Tomato pesto.
Pesto is pesto! Where did you eat a tomato version?
#5 Fri 23 Feb 07 2:57am
The White Rabbit
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- From Sydney, Australia
- Member since Tue 22 Jun 04
Re: pesto
Sometimes sun dried tomatoes are made into a paste which is like pesto with no basil. But it normally uses sun dried tomatoes rather than fresh. Do you mean a fresh tomato pasta sauce?
#6 Fri 23 Feb 07 7:15am
- Member Occupation Student, Chef on the side
- From Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Member since Tue 22 Jun 04
Re: pesto
Did you mean 'fresh' as in not out of a jar? Because I have never heard of a tomato pesto made with fresh ones, only with the sundried variety. That said, here's my take on it:
Sundried Tomato Pesto:
4 oz (by weight, about 1 1/2 cups) sundried tomatoes
Water/White wine to soak
1 clove garlic
4-5 leaves of basil
Pecorinno Romano, to taste (parmasean works as well)
Pine nuts, 2 tbsp
Olive Oil (the good stuff)
1/4 tennis ball sized red onion
In M&P, or Food Processor, combine garlic, onion (this can be cooked down if you want to remove the raw onion flavor, and to bring on Maillard), salt and pepper. Pound into a paste. Meanwhile, soak the tomatoes in your chosen liquid (about 10 minutes) to rehydrate them. Add soaked tomatoes and basil to M&P and bash until almost fully integrated. Add pine nuts to bind, then stir in olive oil and cheese to taste.
Perhaps not the most authentic one out there, but it is darn tasty tossed through wide noodles (or on toast for that matter)
Hope it helps, WTM
#7 Fri 23 Feb 07 1:31pm
The White Rabbit
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- Member since Tue 22 Jun 04
Re: pesto
That's another way at looking at the word "fresh", good thinking minty.
#8 Fri 23 Feb 07 4:45pm
Re: pesto
Ok, I've just found out that tomato pesto is actually known as "Pesto alla Siciliana"; that's where it originates from, Sicily. Personally, I'd never come across it before
Here's a link that might interest someone:
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http://wot.motortrend.com/6585581/auto-news/acura-will-bring-tsx-sport-wagon-to-us-in-fall-2010/index.htmlMotor Trend is reporting:"Acura announced today the addition of a TSX sport wagon to its 2011 vehicle lineup. Arriving at Acura dealerships in the Fall of 2010, the TSX sport wagon will be based on the popular TSX sports sedan, which features balanced performance, advanced technology and bold styling. Additional information on the 2011 TSX sport wagon will be announced at a later date."The assumption is that it, just like the TSX sedan, will be a rebadged Euro Accord, this time the wagon (which is definitely one of the better-looking wagons being produced anywhere in the world.)So stick an Acura grille on this, luxify the interior and let us have it. Listen closely, Honda - the Euro Accord Wagon is a very good-looking car. Do NOT screw this up.(Close your eyes and picture AaronM skipping through a field of flowers, promising that this will definitely be his next car in 4 or 5 years.)
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I'm not a fan of the shovel-nose treatment on the current Acuras, but I'd still give it a look, just 'cause I'm wagon-crazy.
lol...funny imagery!I like the idea though...it's what the Crosstour thing should have been from the getgo. To me it's too ungainly and chunky, this is one tight wagon. I second the motion to not screw it up.
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thats not half abd, but the Acura Tukan Beak will probably kill it.
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lol aaronM (btw where is he? was he banned). thought the tsx is a very good car
Here's a link to Honda UK's Accord Tourer photo gallery:http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/accordtourer/newtypesinnovativedesignThis should be the same car that we get.
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What would be really cool is this car with the V6 and a 6-speed stick.
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well the tsx has a v6 here so its a possibility
This is great news. We should have the Accord wagon coming instead of this stupid Crosstour thing. So atleast we will have a true wagon, but for Acura. This would be best with the V6 and 5 speed auto or 6 speed manual. AWD would have been noce too. I can dream, right?
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The Acura beak will kill this.
Too bad it wont carry a Honda badge. Im not too crazy about spending $30k for a wagon. I bet if it carried a Honda badge you could get one for $22k.
sorry guys but i bet.. the acura beak will kill this wonderfull car!!
I bet that even with the Acura beak it will still look better than the Accord Crosstour.
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V-6 is probably a sure thing. Manual with the V-6? I wouldn't hold my breath. The V-6 sedan is auto-only.


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Done. Even in the Peoples Democratic Republic of New Jersey, the progun side is ahead, yukedy, yuk!
Sprat and sprat1 are one and the same.
Done. Even in the Peoples Democratic Republic of New Jersey, the progun side is ahead, yukedy, yuk!
notice how the poll itself is slanted?
it states "no one needs automatic weapons" --- as we all know that would be a military full-auto they make no distinction of one from any other --
the press is working like hell to get a gun/mag ban it seems.
I like how the question was about automatic weapons. I think I am going to throw something the next time someone calls a semi-automatic rifle an "assault weapon"... Which will most likey be before the end of the day.
Here's an idea... If you don't know the first thing about firearms then shut the hell up. In all fairness, if you do that I will stop laughing uncontrollably when you talk about being a citizen of the world and professional hug-giver... Deal?
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
the confusion is by design--they WANT to ban ALL semi autos like many other countries. then all they will need will be an incident with a bolt-action,pump or wheel gun and they be all set for getting rid of all firearms.
it makes it a bit less difficult if they muddy the water and confuse the semi-and full auto stuff.
true assault weapons and machine guns are banned and have been for many decades.
what the press is trying to do is put them ALL in the same "EVIL ASSAULT WEAPON" basket.
that way they can claim their all the same and get all semis banned.
does anyone really need a semi auto firearm? in a perfect world no--
in a perfect world we would not need police, law enforcement, jails , courts, lawyers, or an army or air-force- or any kind of military --
hell if everybody would do right we would not even need a government --because if everything is perfect --why would we need to be led or even need leadership?
in a perfect world we would not need much of anything--
but guess what?? we do not live in a perfect world!
the US has many enemys hell bent on attacking and bringing down the USA,
were flooded with criminals thanks to our overly lenient court system, --we are even being invaded by armed mexican cartel backed drug gangs--
and now we got armed nuts coming out of the woodwork trying to commit mass murder.
all these things make me want to keep a shooting iron handy.
till all these threats go away --and i don't think they ever will , we better keep our arms.
yea they can even be factual about what were voting on. last time i checked i could not buy a full autop wiht out a lot of money an tax stamps an back grpund checks. seems like there is 0 or 1 murder with a legaly registered full auto.


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Despite its popularity Dax manages to feel delightfully exclusive, like a well-kept secret amongst foodie friends. Its low-key basement setting on the quieter end of Pembroke Street doesn't attract passers-by after dark, so the regularly packed restaurant is the result of its cooking repertoire and impeccable hospitality.
Named for the Gallic hometown of proprietor Olivier Meissonave, Dax is renowned for its delicious food, consistency, atmosphere and warm welcome. The little wine bar inside the door is a cosy spot for aperitifs and the unapologetically French wine list is superb, ensuring vast choice to accompany the high end cooking.
The old iron fireplace and stone floor slabs suggest a rustic experience but the large tables, starched white linen cloths and generous glasses are all the hallmarks of a fine dining establishment. Compact and cosy, the space is divided to work well for both groups and couples.
Menus are studded with luxurious ingredients like Irish partridge, West Cork scallops, Carlingford oysters and fillet of Irish Charolais beef, all paired with clever and imaginative accompaniments. From the very outset, perhaps an amuse bouche of fig jelly with cauliflower mousse and parmesan snow, you'll sense the pride, expertise and care taken in the kitchen under head chef, Conor O'Dowd.
Atlantic yellow fin tuna might star alongside tomato fondue, garden pea puree, preserved lemon and red wine jus to deliver a contemporary dish backed up by classic French techniques. Carnivores will be equally impressed, with a menu that showcases Ireland's rich fauna. Achill Island Blackface lamb might be given a Moroccan twist, with cumin spinach, chickpea fritter and Medjoul dates, resulting in a creative and beautiful dish. Presentation is always exquisite and the service both charming and attentive.
Portions are generous, and while prices are high the food is some of the best in the city. Desserts, such as a classic vanilla pannacotta with raspberry soufflé, and pretty petit fours, celebrate the very best of French culinary tradition.
Dax's lunchtime service sees a popular two-course menu served up in double-quick time, ensuring you'll get back to your desk in time. In the evening the surprise tasting menu, served by table only, costs €85, and is the perfect way to sample the skill on offer in this atmospheric and well loved little spot.
This Dublin restaurants wine list is a real treat, unapologetically French in content. Knowledgeable staff will help with recommendations; from the 14 wines by the glass or 12 half bottles to match each course, to the vast cellar of grand cru bottles and Bordeaux classics. While Francophiles are especially well catered for, there's a nod to other major European growers too.
*** Having been touched by the plight of Dublin's homeless, Olivier Meisonnave has commited his restaurant to raising funds for the Dublin Simon Community and Dax Restaurant does this on a regular basis.


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Video: Bluetooth Speakers Review
Ken Nail has written about car audio for Crutchfield since 2003, after four years as Crutchfield Sales Advisor, and 10 years as a music teacher. He's an avid music listener, whose favorites are classical and film music. When not chained to a desk, Ken spends most of his time training for triathlons and marathons, and likes getting outside for backpacking, downhill skiing, and bicycle touring. He attended West Virginia University, where he received a Master's Degree in Music Performance and a Bachelor's Degree in History.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
Wireless Bluetooth® speakers let you enjoy content from your smartphone and other Bluetooth devices without having to plug in your device or wear headphones. Crutchfield A/V writer Ken takes a look at five different portable Bluetooth speakers in this video review.
Video Transcript
If you own a smartphone, you probably enjoy listening to music and other programming on it, but maybe you don't want to be tied to a set of headphones or have to dock your phone to a device to listen to it. That's where Bluetooth speakers come in. Using your device's built-in Bluetooth, you can stream your music and other programming to the speakers and cut the cord. Bluetooth speakers come in a variety of sizes but I chose five fairly portable devices and took them home for a few weeks to get my general impressions of them. Here's some of what I found out.
Monster's ClarityHD Micro is designed with portability in mind. It's got these nice rounded edges, and it comes with a carrying bag. You can even attach this lanyard. And, it's pretty small and light. Now sound-wise, the ClarityHD Micro doesn't have quite the bass response of some of these other models. However, it does make up for it with a really nice, crisp high end. So if you're listening to talk programs or music that's heavy on the vocals it might serve your needs very well.
At the small end of the size scale is the Soundmatters foxLv2. This device is small — very good if you want something you can take on the road or put about anywhere in your house. It's got a nifty little hinged back here, so you can sit it about anywhere. Now, the sound is impressive for the size. You have two main drivers her,e and then also the battery here in the back is cleverly designed to work as a passive radiator so you get a surprising amount of bass out of this.
Bose's SoundLink is something of a different animal than these other models. First off, the SoundLink is bigger, and in that case, bigger means bigger sound. I found that the SoundLink gave me fuller sound in medium-sized and larger rooms. The SoundLink also comes in two models. There's a nylon encased one. There's also a leather model. The leather one costs a little bit more. In each case, you can open it up and then sit it right down on this nifty stand. So it's pretty portable even though it's a little bit larger. So if you're looking for something that might work better in a larger room, looks good in the living room, this is a nice one to consider.
Now one of the more interesting models, style wise, is the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill. Now this little guy is designed for traveling. It even comes with a handy zippered case you can slip it right into and take it on the road. And it has a nice little stand that you sit it right down. It has four speakers, and the sound was good. It had solid bass, nice mid-range, and pretty balanced highs. Overall, it was one of the more balanced sounding models that I tested out. Now one of the things I liked about this was just overall user experience. It paired easily. It had good range. And it was just an easy model to pick up, slip in your pocket, take with you on the road, put it out anywhere in the house.
Now a model that kind of breaks the mold is the Tivoli Audio PAL BT. Now this model is not only a Bluetooth speaker. It's also an AM/FM radio. It even has its own retractable FM antenna on the back. Now you're probably gonna either love or hate the sort of chunky retro look, but it does have the advantage of good sound from this single mono speaker. Certainly, it's not going to be as portable as something like this, but with the choices of different colors, this is a nice call if you want to put something in the kitchen, bedroom, or bathroom.
You'll find lots of detailed information on all these models on our website. So chat, email, or give us a call. We'll be happy to help.


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Here we are! Later today almost all doubts about the mysterious presentation of PlayStation 4 will be stripped of for all. And then hours before the start of the conference, there comes a heavy rumor from Kotaku, which said it had learned from a reliable source (the same one that revealed the code names of the new console) that PlayStation 4 will be launched in United States in November in two different models, which cost $429 and $529.
In addition to the release date, of course, there is talk that the new PlayStation will be able to be controlled via smartphone or tablet, somewhat already the case with Xbox Smart Glass. These devices can be used for up to chat with friends, or to make purchases at PlayStation Store away from home.
Fans of the gaming console are betting that the Japanese company will even brighten the world by the revelation of the PlayStation 4, or Orbis, as is being called the unofficial way. The final question is whether the company will present a new generation of more advanced video gaming console. Here are some lights on all the leaked rumors in recent times.
Cloud Gaming
The new console should make use of cloud technologies to bring together the various users during the hours of play. A decision, if confirmed, would not surprise much. The Japanese group has indeed put its hands in Gaikai, the game streaming service acquired last summer.
The objective is most likely to take advantage of the technology to provide a new experience for those who choose PS4. It was confirmed by some domain names registered on February 15 and made payable to the company with an explicit reference to PlayStation Cloud brand name: com-cloud.org, ps-cloud.net, cloud.co-playstation, playstation-cloud.mobi and pscloud.us.
The new dashboard console should allow their friends to see in real time as you're playing even if they have available for your game.
Internal Core
On PlayStation, rumors say that it will rely on AMD64 processor, which has eight cores at 1.6 GHz as well as 8 GB of RAM. If this information is true, Sony will put aside all the architecture used in the Cell, who came up with the brand partnership with IBM, and was used in the PlayStation 3.
It will be supported by GPU based on AMD's "R10XX" (Southern Islands) architecture, DirectX 11.1+ feature set, 18 Compute Units (CUs), Shared 512KB of read/write L2 cache, Dual shader engines, and High speed Blu-ray drive (single-layer 25GB or dual-layer 50GB discs)
The PlayStation 4 may no longer be compatible with some games that are from previous generations, as report by Wall Street Journal. One of the representatives of the EA brand even got to ensure this rumor, claiming that it will not be possible to play earlier version of games in PS4.
The new control
The last few weeks have just been filled with images of how the controls would be in the next generation of PS4. Everything indicates that the design will be very similar. However the indications are that there will be some change to include controls sensitive to touch. One image shows a subtle redesign of the DualShock 3 with the L2 and R2 buttons curved inwards and possibly a touchpad running across the top.
New Games
A video released only yesterday by Sony showcases the Evolution of PlayStation, and all rumors are heading to New York City for the PlayStation Meeting, including Yoshihisa Hashimoto, Technical Director for Square Enix. Another likely contender is Sony's stunning-looking PS3 project The Last Guardian.
In third-party games, Ubisoft's Watch Dogs, Bungie's Destiny and LucasArts' Star Wars 1313 are front runners along with new entries in established franchises such as Battlefield 4 and Rocksteady's Batman series.
According to Japanese and United Kingdom newspaper reports, $400+ would be the price of PS4. Rumors also hinted that Sony is reportedly waiting for Microsoft to reveal the Xbox 720 before deciding on a price.
PlayStation World
Rumor has it that Sony may replace PS3's online services – PS Plus and PSN for PlayStation 4 with PlayStation World, the one complete package that gamers will have to pay for.
Without a doubt, Sony is likely to continue to use PlayStation Move and augmented reality gaming. Rumor is that Sony might introduced brand spanking new camera instead of the pretty wired PlayStation Eye camera.
Tonight, finally, we will see if all these things will be confirmed, in part, or none. And you, what hope are there?


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I ripped up a 2x4 into 1 1/2 squares, then ripped it again at a 30 degree angle to make an equilateral triangle. cut them into 18 inch lengths. Then cut a flat edge with the band saw so it will rest flat on the top bar hive, and also it will fit on the lang hive the short way. Hope you can follow this, I will take some pictures. Then I melted some wax and brushed it on the down edge.
I have one TBH with cross comb that will not go straight. It was one that I delayed removeing the queen cage and the combed in the cage. The comb on either end is perfect but the middle is a mess. So I replaced 4 bars of cross combed bars with this new top bar.
The "design" is based on an old Kelly style foundationless frame that my supplier has at his shop. Jst a triangle shape.
Advantage will hopefully be twofold. First it is so big and straight that it hopefully will be hard for them to cross comb.
Second, that it will permit interchanging brood into a lang style (although the frames will necessarily be criss crossed from the standard frames).
Third it is a lot quicker and easier to build.
Interested in comments.
I had some capped brood along with the capped honey that was necessarily removed. So I just removed a frame from a honey super of my lang hives and threw it in. Hope it works. Anybody ever try that? There was honey on the edges of the brood comb and they were all over it. My Langs were also started from 3 pound packages, but were started a month after my TBH's and are not nearly as strong.
Best part was the harvest payoff. WOW what great stuff! got about a pound of honey. My first harvest! Even the wife said, wow that is good stuff.


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What do you guys recommend for two hunters and two dozen decoys. I have to cross some big water sometimes (Sommerville, Conroe, Sam Rayburn) but usually not very far and typically hunt in 1ft or less of water. Like to get back in small hidden lakes through creeks off of the big lakes too.
14 or 16ft? 42, 48, or xx width? Flat or Semi V? Hull thickness? Outboard or Mud Motor?
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.


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Town Square
What's the deal with Frist and gay marriage?
Original post made by Giraffe, Duveneck/St. Francis, on Jun 8, 2006
He is quoted as saying:
"Forty-five states across the country, both red and blue, have acted to protect traditional marriage, ..."
I don't understand how allowing gay marriages harms/threatens/damages
traditional marriage. Can someone explain it to me?
Also, it seems that half, or at least a pretty high percentage of US marriages end in divorce. If Frist wants to protect traditional marriage, why doesn't he start an amendment to ban divorce?
a resident of Portola Valley
on Jun 8, 2006 at 2:33 pm
"Traditional marriage" is just another phrase for "intolerance" in my book. Why not ban marriages between blacks and whites too? Patrick Guerriero, President of the Log Cabin Republicans, a gay GOP group, said it very well in a recent CNN news story: "The effort to write discrimination into our Constitution is intolerant and uncivil."
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Jun 10, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Interratial marriage or miscegenation was banned in California until the law was overturned by the California Supreme Court in 1948. It was not until 1967, however, that laws against interratial marriage were declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Go rent a copy of the movie, South Pacific, the musical by Rogers and Hammerstein. The play opened on Broadway in 1949 while miscegenation was still against the law in most places and severely frowned on almost everywhere. A subplot involves the story of a U.S. Marine Lieutenant, Joseph Cable, who falls in love with a native south Pacific island girl named Liat. The romance is, of course, ill-starred and ends when Lieutenant Cable is killed in a crash during an air raid against the Japanese. Before the raid, however, he sings the song, "You Have to Be Carefully Taught", the chorus of which goes like this:
You have to be taught
Before it's too late.
Before you are six or seven or eight
to hate all the people your relatives hate.
You have to be carefully taught.
As for the issue of the threat of gay marriage, my wife and I will have been married 43 years in another 12 days, and we've faced some rocky times, but gay marriage has not threatened our marriage at all. We know three gay couples quite closely, and they contribute far more than average to the community. I warrant the vast majority of people opposed to gay marriage don't know a single gay person let alone a gay couple.
There is no question in my mind that gay marriage will come just as interracial marriage did. Unfortunately it, too, may take far longer than it should. In the past Constitutional amendments have always been used to extend liberty. The Equal Rights Amendment, "Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.", was introduced in Congress every year from 1923 until 1972 when it passed and went to the states for ratification. In the next 10 years, it fell 3 states short of the 38 needed for ratification, and women did not get a Constitutional guarantee of equality, but at least no one has ever tried to pass an amendment saying that there was some right women could never have.
However, I am certain that the rights of women and of gays will be guaranteed in the not to distant future. Hatred cannot persevere in the light of reason and of love.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 25, 2006 at 3:46 pm
Some of us, who have no objection to enacting laws that legitimize same sex partnering and gives them what benefits and obligations they may desire, do not want the meaning of words displaced by judicial fiat. It takes little imagination to see how such a power could work to our disadvantage. Of course, if it is not the standing Gays want as much as it is to rub straight's noses in it, don't be surprised at what you get.


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An alleged sex scandal involving one of the wives of Africa's last absolute monarch, King Mswati III of Swaziland, has made worldwide headlines. Yet, in the southern African mountain kingdom, media coverage has been subdued, shying away from questioning the silence of the monarchy over the reports.
So, while City Press, a newspaper in neighboring South Africa, went as far as publishing an exclusive photo showing the alleged moment when married Swazi Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Ndumiso Mamba was caught in a hotel room with the Inkhosikati LaDube, King Mswati's 12th wife, both the government daily and leading independent newspaper Times of Swaziland barely reported that the minister was forced to resign following unspecified "allegations" about him.


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Article: "Obama Holds Off on Pool-Destroying Regulations til After Election"
Original post made by NoMoreSwimming, Amador Estates, on May 26, 2012
What? Didn't hear about this?
Read on >>> Web Link
This outrageous requirement will force thousands of public pools to close simply because of the cost of compliance.
Here is an excerpt:
"In order to make swimming pools and spas accessible to Americans with Disabilities, all facilities were required to install permanent lifts in every public facility, at a cost of at least $6,000 each, by the end of May. Locations with multiple pools would be required to install a lift for every single pool on their property. Of course, each lift would need to have a qualified operator and lifeguard on duty.
Beyond the cost and hassle of getting the lifts installed, hotel insurance companies weren't even sure if they would be able to write internal policies for them. Needless to say, the risk of lowering a quadriplegic into water over his head presents a liability problem or two. The cost could be so great that most facilities would just eliminate their pools."
Yet another of the many reasons he -- and other Democrats -- should be soundly defeated at the ballot box.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 26, 2012 at 11:15 pm
Yes, I saw this on C-Span several months ago. This will cause thousands of smaller enterprises across the country to close. Many cannot afford such for their individual consumers. But the biggie,
the MANUFACTURER simply CANNOT meet the too soon and ARBITRARY (typical of ignorant peabrain bureaucrats) deadline. They create
silly, costly, and impossible constraints on business, causing many to simply close.
The little agency bureaucrats are likely too busy playing at a faraway conference to bother with checking in with reality before imposing costly, strangling, and impossible edicts.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 27, 2012 at 11:06 pm
The ADA was signed into law in 1990 by Pres. George H.W. Bush. Blaming anything in this important and far reaching legislation on Obama is just plain idiotic.
a resident of Mission Park
on May 28, 2012 at 12:55 am
> ".... is just plain idiotic."
Well, Ah say, well, we sure do got alot o' them in this here forum.
a resident of Amador Estates
on May 28, 2012 at 8:51 am
Hey "A Neighbor"
You're wrong, Fool.
Here is more info re: the ADA...
There's a longstanding exemption in the law that says existing facilities can avoid an ADA requirement if they determine compliance is not "readily achievable." That's pretty ambiguous, but as defined in the law it basically means you're eligible for the exemption if you determine that it's too difficult or expensive. Figuring out whether one qualifies for the exemption can be difficult.
So the Obama Admin has the discretion of not burdening pool facilities with overly burdensome costs of compliance if they want to. Besides, there are so few people who actually would use these unbelievably costly lifts...especially the "fixed" lifts which the Obama Admin is now requiring.
Educate yourself...you Fool.
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a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 28, 2012 at 10:47 am
The only thing that has changed over the years is that pools and spas are now required to provide "fixed" lifts. Up until May of this year, portable lifts were considered the "readily achievable" alternative to fixed units, and cost less that $1,000. in most cases, as any certified CASp inspector will tell you. The requirement for lifts in code goes back to 1961.
In the State of California, the building codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), are published on a triennial basis, so the current adopted code is the 2010 code. The access standards in the current code, which include provisions of the ADA, were originally adopted in 1983. That 1983 code included provisions for pool lifts.
The federal Fair Housing Act, which was established in 1968, included requirements for lifts at pools and spas, unless it is federally funded. The Fair Housing Act was preceded by the ABA in 1968, which also required lifts in pools. The ANSI A117.1, adopted in 1961, formed the technical basis for the first accessibility standards adopted by the federal government and most states, and also included lifts in pools.
Again, blaming Obama for an issue that has been discussed since 1961 is simply wrong.
a resident of Amador Estates
on May 28, 2012 at 11:01 am
Listen you abject fool.
These unduly restrictive regs by Democrats will result in the closure of hundreds...(if not, over a thousand)...public pools.
Balance that against your effing Democrat regs.
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on May 28, 2012 at 5:35 pm
"will result in the closure of hundreds...(if not, over a thousand)...public pools."
Blame the Republicans, or maybe the Oakland A's. I'm a Giants fan.


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From 1653 until his death in 1702—most of his adult life—Georgius Everhardus Rumphius lived on Ambon in eastern Indonesia, where he described its plants. At the time, Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (the Dutch East India Company) was the largest private business enterprise in the world; it reflected the mercantile power of the far-flung Dutch Republic and controlled much of the trade between Europe, the "Spice Islands" and many ports of Asia. The Company headquarters at Ambon—one of the Molucca islands that are today part of Indonesia—became a bustling outpost of the "civilized world." The contrast between the marum-grassy dunes, incessant booming waves, overcast skies, cold and damp cobbled streets of Amsterdam and the verdant, lush, mountainous backdrop of sunny warm Ambon was extraordinary. The paucity of useful species of flowering plants in the gloomy north contrasted with the prodigious green landscapes of Indonesia. The goal of Rumphius was not to bring himself fame or fortune but to communicate the wisdom of the place, to describe for the literate world the plethora of plants and their uses.
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Discussion in 'The Trash Can' started by RunnersHigh, Dec 20, 2010.
Who's going to beat her?
He really does. I took VERY basic adult lessons last year and he was always there. He actually came out of the office and showed me to the ice and helped me with my skates the first time I went to the rink to check it out.
Doesn't the ISU penalize you for not competing in the Grand Prix and other warm-up events? It's just not fair for skaters that have the burden of traveling and competing everywhere to lose the medal for a one time show.
This may help you, read "Rule 102 2.Definition of an ineligible person". Yu-Na has no reason to be ineligible.
IMHO, skaters are not forced to take the burdens, GP series, Euro, FC, etc. If they don't want to do it, they need not to do it like Joannie, Evan, etc...
The matter is how many invitations skaters can receive from the hosting federations. And World championships has another solution to whom not competing during the ongoing season or immediately preceding season. "Preliminary Round".
I lost a lot of respect for Yuna after the whole Brian Orser firing earlier this year.
^ what does that have to do with the price of fish in china?
regarding Yuna skipping the gp series, possibly the 4cc's and going straight to the Worlds - i really dont think her one and only goal and purpose is to win the gold. I'm sure it's one of her goals, but i think first and foremost, she wants to skate and deliver her performance and message of thanks to her country people and the audience. the girl's already achieved more than enough medal wise, i guess she wants to achieve more on an emotional and demonstrative level if anything.
Now THAT would be fun.
(No disrespect to Kim) - What a World's that would be.
Hope Alissa could get any medal back to US.
If she wins Gold, it will be the first time since Kimmie's 2006.
Silver, Sasha's 2005.
Bronze, Sasha's 2006.
Whichever the color would be, it will be greater than her winning GPF!
I lost a lot of respect for Orser.
Time will tell.
Time will tell what?
and did you guys hear that SI picked Yuna as 10 Who Made '10 Memorable?
it is news, right?
here's the picture taken on June.
this one alongside with Shawn White
and this is a part of the article. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1180106/index.htm
and....... so? it's her news thread, so go tell that somewhere else like trash can.
the excitement for yuna would be this ↓~
I sensed that she's taking this Worlds event particularly seriously because it is a real challenge for her, and I think she's enjoying that
Runnershigh, thanx for opening a news thread for yuna!
there have been many news about her lately I couldn't even keep up
Indeed, year 2010 has been an unbelievable year for the Queen. Olympic Champion, Time 100 Most Influential People in the World, Sportswoman of the Year, UNICEF Ambassador, etc. etc.
And I believe Yuna will be ready to give another unforgettable performance when March comes! Can't wait till the Worlds!
Ohh then never ending bitterness...LOL.
With no 3/3?
But anything can happen..
I think she'll be able to win with even a forgettable performance. I wish that wasn't so, Yunah is not my favourite. But who can beat her? Mao (who is my favourite) is reinventing herself and appears to be out for the season as a serious competitor. Alissa (another favourite of mine) is unlikely to beat even a forgettable Kim. Miki is not in Yunah's class. Who's left to challenge her?
A healthy, Olympic-shape Mirai would give her a run for her money.
I've really taken a liking to Yu-Na these past 2 years, I wish her well.
I wouldn't disregard Alissa (if she's there) as when she's on the judges love her. Rightly so too (in my opinion) I might add.
The difference between Yu-Na and the others is that they all had feedback on their programs. They know what levels they'll get on their spins and footwork and how to make them better. The GPS is the time for skaters to get the kinks out of their programs.
I know Yu-Na was in her own class for two years but even for a skater of her caliber, I think she should get some type of feedback on her programs in a competitive format before competing at Worlds. Plus, with the rule changes this season, I definitely think she should at least go to 4CC.
I wouldn't count out Miki, Alissa or any of the other skaters who have performed well this season. The ice is always slippery.
I wouldn't count out Alissa or Miki. They can both put up big numbers when they skate well.
I must REMIND you ALL...WHO YUNA IS...
1. Olympic Champion
2. World Champion
3. Grand Prix Final Champion
4. Four Continents Champion
5. The Best Skater Ever...Voted by Fans
99. Unicef Ambassador
100. 100 Most Influential Person
999. Female Sports Woman of the Year
1000. 10 Most Memorable Sportsmen of the Year
First to win a WC without participating in any ISU competition during the season or getting feedbacks from the judges?
(just want to stay on topic )
There you go...PIECE of CAKE !
Please do not assume that Alissa will even be competing at Worlds. She may of course, but we don't know that at this point.
Hopefully one day the truth about the Brian/Yu-Na thing will surface - and a very different picture will be painted than the one thrown around in the media.
I should add that Yu-Na is completely innocent re the split.
You probably can't say the same about her mom.
YuNa is a sportsMAN??
would she really be the first one to do so? wow.. that would be impressive if she pulls off a win
i think she was the only female athlete in the list though
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(the article says 2008 olympic champion though.. fail)


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According to a Los Angeles Times report, that's the travel nightmare story Sandy Valdivieso and her husband, Triet Vo, will get to tell for the rest of their lives.
The couple boarded a flight in Los Angeles booked by Turkish Airways, intending to travel to Dakar, Senegal, in western Africa. Instead, they got off the plane in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in South Asia, almost 7,000 miles away.
The culprit was apparently a mix-up between the similarly pronounced cities and the three-letter code used by airlines to distinguish airports.
The three-letter airport code on the tickets issued to the couple by the airline read DAC, the code for the airport in Dhaka. The code for the airport in Dakar is DKR. The couple simply assumed that DAC was the code for their airport.
"Even after they'd settled into their seats -- 33A and 33B in economy class -- they had no idea anything was amiss," according to the Times.
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A darker past lies beneath Aitutaki's tropical facade, writes Jim Eagles
There's an air of brooding menace about the two age-blackened stones that stand in the centre of the 1000-year-old Paengaariki Marae on the island of Aitutaki.
That sinister atmosphere is hardly lightened when my Aitutaki Safari Adventures guide Rua Samuela tells me, "This was the place where enemies were executed. That is the headcutting stone."
The headcutting stone? How did that work?
To my slight horror, by way of answer, Rua promptly kneels down, puts his neck into the curved notch in the top of the stone and explains: "A captured enemy would be brought here, pulled down by his arms so his neck fitted into the hole and ..." He mimes a throat being cut.
The thought of walking casually in the sunshine across this place where dozens, maybe hundreds, of people had been executed is making me feel a bit uneasy. Then comes the cooking area. "During the excavations," he cheerfully tells me, "a skull was found in the umu."
Another cluster of stones is where boys were circumcised when they reached adulthood. Rua demonstrates again, sitting on a flat stone with a hole in it "to catch the blood", resting his back against an upright slab. Fortunately, this time he doesn't mime the action.
As all of that bloodcurdling detail indicates, stones traditionally played an important part in Cook Islands culture; however, I'm happy to report they can also have a gentler role. One special rock lies buried in the concrete pathway that takes passengers from the runway to the terminal at Aitutaki Airport.
"They probably didn't tell you this when you arrived," says Rua, "but that rock is to welcome visitors to Aitutaki."
True. When my Air Rarotonga flight landed on Aitutaki, there was no mention of a welcoming rock. I didn't even see it in the path.
But I didn't need to stand on the rock to feel a part of the island, because Rua told me that story at the original poaki manuhiri - or visitors' stone - at the port where visitors to the island landed in the old days. When, at his direction, I climbed on to its broad, flat surface he declared, "You are no longer a visitor. You are now from Aitutaki.
"You can go on to anyone's land without asking permission and pick bananas from their garden to eat for yourself."
"When you go back to Rarotonga, you can tell them you are now a local and apply for your permanent residency in the Cook Islands."
It was a nice thought - though I couldn't actually bring myself to try picking bananas - and typical of the friendly spirit of this tiny Pacific island.
Once I'd been initiated as an islander, I was ready to go on the safari trip, a tour which turned out to largely revolve around stones.
First, Rua led me a short distance to where a small flat area had been fenced off with slabs of lava and pointed to two stones in the centre, which formed a rough chair.
"This," he said, "is where our four ariki are crowned."
When a chief died, the initial ceremony appointing a replacement was in a building beside the nearby Cook Islands Christian Church.
"But the final crowning is held here."
Next, we visited the church, the oldest in the Cook Islands and built in 1821, where I had attended a service on Sunday.
Rua pointed out the impressive graves of several ariki positioned just outside the door.
Among the list of church ministers he drew my attention to the second one, Rev Royale Henry, who held office from 1826-47, the grandfather of Albert Henry, father of independence and first premier of the Cook Islands.
Then we took to the back roads to the Paengaariki Marae, once the biggest in the Cook Islands, which fell into disuse after the church became established.
Abandoned and overgrown for nearly two centuries, it is one of two local marae recently cleared by Rua's cousin, Ngaakitai Pureariki, who is also the boss of the tour company.
Among the complex pattern of standing stones and slabs of coral which make up this marae, Rua explains that carbon dating indicates it to have been built 1000 years ago, about the time Aitutaki is thought to have been discovered by the great navigator Ru, said to have come from Tubuai in what is now French Polynesia.
That historic connection has been further strengthened, he adds, with the discovery during excavations at the marae of several artefacts from Tahiti, including a stone axe.
And on the way back to my hotel, Rua stops off to draw attention to a more modern link: the boat of a Tahitian fisherman who broke down at sea and drifted for nearly six months before eventually washing ashore in Aitutaki.
"That was about 10 or 12 years ago," he says. "The fisherman stayed here for a while, then went back to Tahiti - but he left his boat."
Getting there: Air New Zealand flies from Auckland to the Cook Islands six times a week. Air Rarotonga flies between Rarotonga and Aitutaki every day.
Accommodation: Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a superb five-star boutique resort with individual bungalows built along the edge of the lagoon.
* Jim Eagles visited Aitutaki with help from Cook Islands Tourism, Air Rarotonga and Air New Zealand.


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[quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="DavenIII"][quote user="Kase-1"]Not 2way mirrors with cameras on the otherside?????
Oh thats just me, LOL
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I DO have regular mirrors on my head board and my dresser which is directly 90% from my bed....which is pretty hot sometimes...not to sound gay, but it's pretty sexy to eye gaze while doggy with a girl.... if you know what I mean....just for a little bit.
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Part of a charming magnolia period building, this fully modernized loft apartment is nicely situated between two leafy parks and also boasts a private decked terrace.
A really great spot to see the city. Beautiful walks to the castle and the center through the nearby park.
Size : 82 m2 + terrace (15m2)
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Num. of bedrooms:2
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Deposit: 150€ refunded on departure
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We had very nice days in Prague and our accommodation was first class and was all expectations. Thanks to Bea and Daniel who helped us very well with the pre-information. Schön would also current flyer for 'public transport throughout the city' and the city info in the apartment.
Wir haben sehr schöne Tage in Prag verbracht und unsere Unterkunft war große Klasse und wurde allen Erwartungen gerecht. Vielen Dank an Bea und Daniel, die uns auch mit den Vorab-Infos sehr halfen. Schön wären auch noch aktuelle Flyer zum 'öffentlichen Verkehr in der gesamten Stadt' und von der Stadtinfo in der Wohnung.
With Wimdu everything worked great. We had no problem! :))
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We had a great weekend in Prague! The apartment is very centrally located and had everything we needed. It was clean and quiet and due to the high walls the apartment felt very spacious.
The contact to Bea and Alicia, who showed us the apartment, was very good and uncomplicated. We received a lot of good recommendations in advance, that made our stay easy and enjoyable. Thanks again for all your good advices! :-)
Hi, the appartement was clean, absolutely silent and in walking distance to the city center. The hosts were nice and very flexibel in respect to our departure time.
I would choose the app. again!
Thanks to Daniel and Bea
The apartment was better and bigger than we expected it to be, it exceeded our expectations. We met briefly with Daniel and he was very nice. Before our arrival they provided us with information and a list of recommendations to places and restaurants in the area. The apartment is near the Old town square and around the corner from the train station. We will definitely be staying here the next time we go to Prague.
Great place, with the hosts being very nice and caring. Great location, lovely little place.
We spent 4 days in this apartment it was really nice and only had positive experience, I can warmly recommend it to anyone. Host was very kind and welcoming, we could leave the apartment at 3 pm.
We came by train and the apartment is close to the train station as well to the city center as close as we did not use public transportation (but we like walking). The flat is modern, and fully equipped.
the stay in the apartment was very nice. absolutely clean and well furnished.
We come back!!!!!!!!
Very nicely renovated apartment close by the old town of Prague. It literally is a walk of less then five minutes.
Warm welcome by Daniel, who gave us the information needed.
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