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My local walleyworld has had them for a while. Not as cheap as that one though.
i was at the local-loco wally-world monday back when the temp was around 106f in the shade--
and as i strolled by the firearms section where they hardly have even a lowly mini-- or 7400 there was a DPMS oracle ar-15 for $540 i think--WITH a 30RD MAG no less!
i am thinking what is next wally-world going to start selling AK clones??
hillary is going to have a stroke when she finds out!!!
on a side note they were fully stocked with ammo --even had 357sig--
prices the same as last year--except sales tax went up. i think my 100rd of 45jhps cost me an extra $5 in tax this year.
My local walleyworld has had them for a while. Not as cheap as that one though.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference- they deserve a place of honor with all that is good. George Washington
"A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government."
George Washington
Yes j4, Wally World has been selling them around here for awhile also.
Remember it was just a few years back, Wally almost caved too the antis and stopped selling guns.
They must have smelled the money and told Sarah too kiss off.
I think the only damn thing is the store made in America are guns and they were going to dump them.
Sorry Sarah, you loose again.
"Man needs but two things to survive alone in the woods. A blow up female doll and his trusty old AK-47" - Thomas Jefferson 1781
my local wally world has several AR's DPMS in 5.56 and 308, S+W MOE edition with OD furniture, a Windham weaponry, and a bushmaster.
the DPMS is $587.00
well some of the firearms are american named but made for the most part elsewhere.
but the AR-15 are USA made due to the ban. i bet old slick willy didn't ever think that banning import AR-15 stuff actually helped the AR-15.
getting rid of those suspect import parts had done wonders for AR-15 sales--LOL!
yep buy american made buy an AR-15!
Yeah i was actually thinking of getting a Wally World special for my first foray into the AR world.
humm-- i probably saw them before and thought they were some kind of air-soft--BS!
The guy in our local Wal-mart gun department told me the AR's have been selling extremely well lately. Last month they only stocked one AR and a couple days ago there were eleven! (Sig's, Colts, S&W's, etc.) It seems like Americans are starting to see AR's as high quality firearms - like they saw the Mausers after WWII. Every time I go to the range, I see AR15's. Pretty good feeling...
You guys in the level-headed states are lucky. It's a task to find one that even sells ammo out here in the Golden State.


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AAPL: BMO Cuts Target to $460; Dominance of Mobile Profit Can't Last
BMO Capital's Keith Bachman this evening reiterates an Outperform rating on shares of Apple (AAPL), while cutting his price target to $460 from $580, after reducing his estimates for the fiscal year ending this September to reflect rising competition for the iPhone in smartphones from Samsung Electronics (005930KS).
Apple shares today closed down $23.44, or almost 6%, at $402.80, after breaking through fresh 52-week lows throughout the day and hitting a new low of $398.11, its lowest level since December 23rd of 2011, following estimate cuts from others on the Street.
"We think Samsung has not only caught up to Apple in the high-end of the smartphone market, but will likely outgrow Apple this year.
Part of that is an overall shift by the market to cheaper smartphones, both on the part of consumers and on the part of carriers, writes Bachman, based on conversations he's had with telecom operators:
In the past few weeks, we have spoken with and met with a number of service providers around the world, as well as visited many stores in Europe, US and Canada. Our net conclusion is that high-end smartphones, such as iPhones (at high price points), is increasingly a replacement sale, particularly in developed markets. Further, we think Apple's current product line-up is too expensive for most emerging markets. We think this will result in lower unit shipments from iPhone product cycles in the future, compared to past cycles [...] Similarly, carriers have clearly indicated that the mid-tier smartphones ($200-$400) will have very strong growth opportunities in mature markets, as carriers try to reach a broader group of consumers. Further, we believe mid-priced smartphones will also have very meaningful growth opportunities in emerging markets, such as China, India, Indonesia and Brazil.
Bachman sees Apple releasing a less-expensive iPhone this year, sometime in the second half, and he expects that to bring down Apple's gross margin to 38.1% versus a prior estimate for 38.4%. He models $173.82 billion in revenue this year and EPS of $41.24, down from a prior view of $180 billion and $43.44.
As regards Samsung, it is now outselling Apple in some markets, according to his conversations:
In the past, when we have done store visits, sales reps have generally indicated that Apple was the best-selling product. However, at this time, most sales reps and management teams we spoke with have indicated that Samsung is selling at very close levels against Apple, with the Galaxy S3 and the Note 2. Indeed, in some markets, we heard that the Galaxy S3 is outselling the iPhone 5. However, we believe Apple continues to have a more appealing brand in France. Net, Apple is no longer the clear leader, and will likely sell fewer units than Samsung in CY13, in our opinion.
In broader terms, Bachman thinks Apple's dominance of the profit pool in mobile -- it makes over 70% of the handset industry's profit -- can't last:
Given that carriers are trying to lower expenses, we believe that Apple's share of industry profits will decline over time. Moreover, we believe competition at the high-end of the smartphone market has moved closer to parity. We believe Samsung has better phones than Apple at present, though Apple has much better (and fully integrated) software. Further, many Asian brands are leveraging Android to make very compelling phones, at much lower prices than Apple or Samsung. Hence, our conclusion is that the increase in competition in smartphones will cause the carriers to lower subsidies on Apple over the longer-term. More near-term, we think the carriers will push consumers away from iPhones, where possible, even if done subtly. We pose the question at a high level – how many times in the history of any consumer goods industry has any one company dominated a market segment profit pool? We cannot think of any. Competitive innovation usually levels the distribution of profits longer-term, in our judgment.

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[quote user="Kase-1"][quote user="DavenIII"][quote user="Kase-1"]YAWN, now we're just talking in circles, you hate the media and dont trust it, but you really do but you dont wanna admit it. I admit I get news from the media, which is the only place to get news unless you experience it 1st hand or 2nd hand and a friend/fam memeber experienced it[/quote]
lol you are not listening, that's why we are talking in circles.
I'm saying it's better to wait for a full story and all the facts before jumping to a conclusion.
you are in effect telling me that I'm wrong, that I should just believe the first thing I hear jump to a conclusion from it...and refuse to move from that opinion no matter what....and that is foolish.
[quote user="Kase-1"]You think its foolish to form an opinion and I dont care, Ive seen/heard enough to form one
I'm not against formulating an opinion, I'm an opinionated individual you know that, what I AM against is jumping to conclusions based on half assed reporting...which is what you've done here.
remember I don't HAVE a solid opinion on this case yet....YOU do.
[/quote]You're not listening at ALL, which is why we're talking in circles and you dont wanna give it up
Im not telling you to do anything, you are just pulling this outta thin air, NEVER did I say...."believe the first thing I hear jump to a conclusion from it...and refuse to move from that opinion no matter what" - Now you're being the foolish one
You call it jumping to conclusions on half-assed reporting, I call it forming an opinion after listening to what has been brought to light so far
I call it being willing to go along with the a conclusion that is consistent with your social and political views, without sufficient facts to back it up.

Its called believing what you desperately want to be true.

[/quote]Why would someone want that to be true, nobody wants an unarmed teenager shot for no reason??
If video was released today showing the kid attacking Zimmerman as he was walking back to his car, then pounding his head on the pavement while reaching for Zimmerman's gun....you are going to be very, very dissapointed.


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Officials at Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) announced this week the organization has acquired approximately 500 new members through a merger with the Ashby Federal Credit Union.
MMFCU President and CEO Chuck Albrecht said the Baxter-based credit union was contacted earlier this year regarding a potential consolidation with the smaller organization.
"The board of directors from the Ashby Federal Credit Union approached us to merge their credit union into MMFCU due to the difficulty of being able to offer the services their members were requesting and the increasing compliance burden," Albrecht said.
Last week, the Ashby Federal Credit Union board of directors and members voted to approve the merger, providing approximately 500 new members with access to MMFCU services and facilities, including the full-service branch in Alexandria, beginning Dec. 1.
Ashby is about 30 miles northwest of Alexandria.
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text: I bought a new toy recently. It is a 1977 Mercedes Benz 300 Diesel. It was my uncles and it has a recently new motor, 20,000 miles, but I got it super cheap because its just sat for the last 7 years and my aunt has had enough and told him it had to go. So 160 dollars later it was mine. Its got a few issues to deal with most come from a vehicle that has been totally left alone for 7 years. Gm truck club has been the first forum that I ever joined, so when I bought this car I decided I might try to find a forum for Mercedes so I could try to learn a little about this car. Wow, what a disappointment that has been. Just about all that I can find out is how to change a light bulb behind the speedometer. Even though its been disappointing it sure has made me realize how great this place is. Theres so much knowledge on here, besides light bulb changing. Just wanted to say how great this place was and thanks for all the help I've recieved since I've been on here. Oh and I'll try to get a few pics up the new car up soon, I know its not a chevy, or even an American car but oh well it was on $160.


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California Avocado Festival Serves up Food and Music
27th annual event kicks off in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Haas, Reed, Daily, Macarthur are just some of the avocado varieties for sale at the 27th annual California Avocado Festival this weekend in Carpinteria.
Growers from Rancho Santa Cecilia Marquez Family Farm in Carpinteria are on hand to describe their differences. Some are oily, others buttery, The largest avocado variety is Daily, weighing in at several pounds each.
The festival celebrates the state's avocado industry and other local businesses.
The event is also run by a non-profit that helps other non-profits and student groups raise money.
Festival-goers will find Carpinteria High student groups selling everything from guacamole to brownies with avocado in the batter.
They won't find regular trash cans because organizers pride themselves on zero waste.
Live music will be offered on four stages along Linden Avenue. Many of the bands, including Hard Six, are from central coast.
In addition to"Peace Love and Guacamole" t-shirts, people can buy raffle tickets. Among the prizes is an avocado-themed surfboard.
For more information go to: www.avofest.comSlideshow: Sights from the California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria


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The 2006 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) will provide data on key education and civil rights issues in our nation's public schools. Data specifically include information about students in public schools, including enrollment, educational services, and academic proficiency results, disaggregated by race and ethnicity, gender, limited English proficiency, and disability. Data from the CRDC is used by the Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Department offices, and other policymakers. A sample of districts was selected for this survey and their participation is mandatory. The collection is scheduled to begin in January 2007.
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I don't really care that you disapprove that I've found influence in parts of Che's life
If you met someone IRL, not on this board, who's family suffered the misfortune (I'm being very delicate here) that comes with crossing the path of the goons carrying out the orders of people like Che, I would think you'd feel foolish for telling them that to their face.
Then again, maybe you wouldn't.
appreciate the parts that are respectable
Hitler had similar affects on people. Do you appreciate those parts as well?
he did the same regarding Keystone XL.
So the level of murder is justifiable in your hero, but not a different murderer? Proud huh?
The guy is truly mentally challenged. Wow!
Once again you fail to distinguish that the Federal Reserve System consists of two parts. The regional Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. The case you cite refers only to the regional Federal Reserve Bank branches in their determinations that they are not agencies of the federal government. What do they say with respect to the Board of Governors? What was the date of the decision in relation to the case I cited above?
Keystone XL is a hallmark of our problems. Short term solution with short term gains. Another kick the can down the road maneuver.
Take a breather buddy.
Che was a complex person, it's not a crime to take the time to fully understand him and appreciate the parts that are respectable. I made this clear in saying I don't approve of everything each person on that list did or believes. There is a reason the man who was supposed to kill him after tracking him for 15 years couldn't pull the trigger. There is a reason women fell in love with him in Bolivia after he spent almost a year hiding out in the jungle, there was something special to him. He did kill people, he also was a doctor and healed many people, including enemies in battle.
Ah you think the world is over populated don't you?
I wonder why the direct quotes from Greenspan and Romney are hardly mentioned by the contingent f posters attacking me.
What does that have to do with overpopulation?
You write as if you know what you're talking about. The problem is, you don't. So you fully understand him, huh? All the death warrants he signed, all the bound and gagged prisoners that he courageously shot in the back of the head were inconsequential because he was a motorcycle riding doctor with a cool hat?
The people that are mentally challenged are the ones who think we're helping the environment by installing the Keystone XL.
It's the negative effect your decision will have on future generations. I've probably made a very bad decision in that you must know that affect is undeniable but I think you agree with that position whether you mind can connect the two or not.
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text: I have a son stationed at USMC Air Station New River in North Carolina. He asked me to find out if there are any beekeepers near by who would be willing to let him help them while he's back there. He helped me, but thinks it would be nice to hang with "real" beekeepers. :) I have no idea how much free time he will have.


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In our outyard- 7 hives- we've noticed that 2 of the six hives have darker, almost black bees. Also, the darker bees seem more defensive. Is there really a difference?
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In our outyard- 7 hives- we've noticed that 2 of the six hives have darker, almost black bees. Also, the darker bees seem more defensive. Is there really a difference?
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Different colors? Sure. Color doesn't necessarily dictate temperament though. At all. I've had lots of very dark NWCs for example that were exceptionally gentle, and also very light lemon bees that looked Italian to me that were nonetheless meaner'n snot. And the other way around too. Do you know what race your queens are (especially the hot ones)? You're in a potentially Africanized area, so if there's any chance those colonies swarmed or have otherwise incorporated local genes, I'd consider requeening ASAP with known stock from a reputable breeder.
In your area they could have some genetics from German black bees, which are a very defensive bee. Then again they could have genetics of Carniolan or Russian bees. All depends on which races of drones the queen mated with. Some hives will have a couple different colors of bees all the time, some will have a different color for a while depending on which sperm fertilizes the eggs. Don't worry about Africanized bees; if you ever get them you will know immediately by the overwhelming defensive behavior; then requeen.
Thanks for the advise. I've only purchased Italians, but have allowed them to make their own queens. I'm leaning toward the possibility of German genes. I know some bee keepers in our club have started keeping them and say they are very aggressive "mean." There aren't any close enough that I know of, but that doesn't mean there aren't some in the area that I don't know about. Some days I work the "hot" hives and they are fairly calm. Most days they are aggressive and fly at me after being in the hive for only a few minutes (lots of bees in the air and smoke does not seem to calm them much). One or two usually follow me a hundred feet or so from the hive then give up. I plan on re-queening from a separate yard (more than 2 miles away) after our honey flow. If that doesn't work, I'll consider purchasing new queens from one of our suppliers next spring. They are not much fun to work.


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text: Note: The rankings that appear next to the player's name are the total fantasy points ranking for their respective position. Darth's Spartans (2) v Jammer's Time (3) Yahoo's Projection - 105.60 v 117.89 QB - Roethlisberger (5) v Brees (8) Nice matchup here. Jammer has taken a bit of punt replacing Hasselbeck with Brees. Will this move come back to haunt him or prove prophetic? Ben Roethlisberger has been fairly quiet the past 4 weeks but this week goes up against JACKSONVILLE who are ranked 27th against the pass. Santonio Holmes returned last week from injury and will be a big help to Ben if healthy. Hasselbeck threw for a season high 4 TD's last week, but that didn't stop Jammer kicking his butt to the kerb. However, Drew Brees did have a nice game himself going for 328 yards and 3 TD's. He goes up against a lame ARIZONA pass defense (24th) this week. Another possible reason for the change at QB. WR - Evans (29), Crayton (27), Urban (84) v Driver (24), Johnson (34), Holmes (21) On paper Jammer looks to have the advantage in the receiving department, having 3 consistent WR's who like to rack up yardage. However, it looks like Darth is the TD-vulture specialist and we all know 1 TD = 60 yards. Lee Evans has had a disappointing season. He has only 4 TD's on the season but 2 of those came last week on only 2 receptions! Also in his favour is a dream matchup against CLEVELAND (30th pass defense) this week. Patrick Crayton has been a nice waiver pickup for Darth although getting enough catches has been his problem having TO and Witten to contend with. However, having big threats heavily guarded usually means he is open in the end zone, vulturing 7 TD's on only 39 receptions. He goes up against PHILADELPHIA (18th) Jerheme Urban came out of nowhere last week, racking up 123 yards and a score. With both Boldin and Fitzgerald dealing with injuries and fellow fill-in Bryant Johnson struggling last week, he really came through. Boldin is again iffy this week, but can he put in a repeat performance? His matchup is NEW ORLEANS (29th) and with Kurt Warner slinging the ball at anything that moves he has a good chance of snaring another score. Despite not scoring since Week 3, Donald Driver has been consistent only needing 64 yards this week to push through 1,000 yards on the season. ST LOUIS are only ranked 16th against the pass so a good game is by all means possible. Andre Johnson is the 34th ranked WR on the season despite only playing in 6 games! He has scored in all but 1 of those games and is averaging a cool 103 yards per game. He takes on 7th ranked pass defense of DENVER, however he has played 2 top 10 defenses in the past 2 weeks and managed to come away with very nice games. Santonio Holmes will be a wildcard for Jammer this week. He returned from injury last week but only managed 1 reception. He has a nice matchup this week against JACKSONVILLE (27th) so he won't find a much better chance of having a bounce-back week. RB - Westbrook (2), Peterson (3) v Tomlinson (1), James (11) The top 3 RB's on the season are all involved in this matchup which promises to be a beauty. Predicting this outcome will be anyone's guess as all 4 guys have massive game potential. Brian Westbrook has piled on the yardage this season and recorded 7 rushing TD's. However what seperates him from other RB's is his receiving game. 642 yards and 5 TD's there help him retain his value even when playing top rush defenses. This week has faces a strong rush D in DALLAS (4th), which means he will likely see more receptions as evidenced last time he faced them in week 9, when he had 16 rush attempts and 14 receptions. Adrian Peterson is coming off his worst week ever, recording only 3 total yards on 14 attempts against a pretty dismal 49ers rush defense. This week he faces another poor rush D in CHICAGO (24th) so one would expect a bounce-back week from the likely rookie of year. Good news for Darth is that in week 6 against the very same team he recording 224 yards and 3 TD's! Not much really needs to be said about LaDanian Tomlinson. He is still the number 1 RB in the league despite what some would say has been a disappointing season by his lofty standards. LT has been on a roll the past 2 weeks with over 350 total yards and 4 total TD's. He plays DETROIT(16th) this week who we all know have a terrible pass defense but their rush D is not so bad. Still, expect a big week. Despite reaching nearly 1,000 yards on the season you'd have to say Edgerrin James has been fairly inconsistent. Only 46 rush yards last week and no scores in the past 3 weeks, and facing a quite solid run D in NEW ORLEANS (8th) should all add up to some tempered expectations this week for Jammer. TE - Gates (1) v Winslow (4) Matchup between 2 of the best TE's this season. Antonio Gates has again been the best TE in the league this season, however it has not been by the gap it was last season. We have seen a lot of TE's step up to the plate which means Darth's early selection of him in the draft has been negated somewhat. A dream matchup this week against DETROIT (31st) should see him have an extremely productive day, however he appears to be carrying a hip injury which may be affecting his play of late. Kellen Winslow comes up against a poor pass D this week in BUFFALO (28th), which should help him bounce back from a couple of quiet weeks the past 2. Derek Anderson has been a nice surprise this season and that has seen Winslow's value take a massive leap. He is about due for another score, and could surpass 1,000 yards on the season this week. K - Graham (7) v Gostkowski (6) Two solid kickers face-off in this matchup. While it is almost impossible to predict what a kicker is likely to do in a given week, both have favourable matchups. Shayne Graham lines up against 22nd ranked overall defense in SAN FRANCISCO, while Stephen Gostkowski faces 28th overall defense in NEW YORK JETS. Both their respective teams are likely to score well this week which means even if they don't get the FG opportunities, they will be likely racking up the PAT's. And I don't know how I managed to write 6 lines about a kicker matchup but I did. DEF - Kansas City (19) v Tampa Bay (11) Neither defense has been overly exceptional fantasy-wise this season but both Darth and Jammer will be looking to exploit their respective matchups this week. When Darth needed a defense to replace his disappointing Bears defense, he looked no further than the waiver wire to find himself an eager Kansas City waiting to bust loose. KC have the 14th ranked overall defense and play the 21st overall offense in TENNESSEE this week. Could be a shrewd move from Darth as the Titans only average 19 points per game. KC average only 13 points themselves so Darth will be hoping for a low-scoring slugfest. And some snow... Jammer rolls with Tampa Bay who have been very good in reality (3rd overall defense), but not quite as valuable fantasy-wise. One could probably attribute that to a lack of sacks and interceptions. But this week they go up against ATLANTA who are the 24th ranked overall offense. There should be no reason Tampa Bay can't hold the Falcons down to a low score, but Jammer will be praying for a few bonus stats to come his way. Good luck!


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CPR class offered in Pequot Lakes
An American Heart Association (AHA) CPR class will be offered from 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Eagle View Elementary School.
Instructor is Teri Spielman.
Participants will earn the AHA guidelines for adult, child and infant CPR. Topics include CPR, AED use and choking response methods.
This course also applies to those expected to respond to emergencies in the work place. Certification card is available upon successful completion of course.
Class fee is $40. Pre-registration is required. A minimum of five students is required to hold the class.
Contact Pequot Lakes Community Education at 218-568-9200 to register or for more information.


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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
Love for All, Hatred for None.
Chaudhary Shabbir Ahmad sahib arriving in rain
Jalsa guests arriving
Huzur arriving at Jalsa Gah
Huzur just arrived at Jalsa Gah
Azan for Friday Prayers
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Looking Back, May 24
40 years ago, May 24, 1973
From the Country Echo
(Photo) Pine River's Ron Stark clears the high jump easily at the Pequot Lakes invitational meet on Saturday.
(Adv.) Points North Realty, Pine River: Two-bedroom cabin on Sibley Lake near Pequot Lakes. Newly remodeled. Good fishing. $9,900.
30 years ago, May 26, 1983
From the Country Echo
Construction work at the intersection of Highway 371 and County Road 77 has been generating a lot of curiosity lately — Viking Waterslide is the latest in Nisswa area summer attractions.
Winners in the third annual Dam Run at Crosslake were Mike Stone in the 2K with a time of 7:10 and Kelly Frazier in the 10K with a time of 31:29.
20 years ago, May 20, 1993
From the Lake Country Echo
The 1993 fishing opener featured cold weather and steady winds when Cragun's on Gull Lake hosted the event and Gov. Arne Carlson.
Crosslake police chief John Backdahl received a commendation and plaque from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Crosslake Dam and Recreation Area for his many years of cooperation and public assistance in the management of the recreation area.
10 years ago, May 22, 2003
From the Lake Country Echo
Paul Fox and Ashley Meschke were named senior Athletes of the Year at the All-Activities Banquet.
At the Mid-State Conference boys' golf meet at Cuyuna Country Club, Dan Albertson earned All-Mid-State honors by finishing seventh overall with a round of 81.


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Re: Sumo sushi
Thank you very much!
Re: Into the sunset
I am in my mid 60's and literally laughed when I read this was considered POP culture by another artist or consumer(?)....good job on the artwork and the design is very comforting. You received my vote.
Re: Gone Bananas!!
This is my first attempt at drawing a comical cartoon facial expression. The baby in the monkey suit is meant to be a visual metaphor of the idiom "gone bananas". --Carol Borst
Re: rainbow cake
Cute idea, but I agree re: royal blue - woot's is a bit darker iirc.
Randyotter wrote:Just leaving this here take it how you will http://beta.threadless.com/product/3216/Muggers
How would you take it?
j5 wrote:Internet meme.
"Yo dawg!
I heard you liked ants on a log
So I had some ants on a log bring you some ants on a log."
Wish I knew before.
Dear woot... Can you replace my shirt comp with this instead of the old one...
Thanks in advance.
Re: Candy Empire
GMV, super cute !
Re: TWO PEANUTS WALKING DOWN THE STREET
This is the best joke ever. Thanks for putting it on a shirt!
Re: Love Knows No Flavor
This is a Collab with the awesome Shadyjibes
italiux wrote:This is a Collab with the awesome Shadyjibes
yay!! so excited to be here at woot!
Re: Viva Las Veggies V.2
your skills are so amazing!
Re: William ShakesPEAR
this is a perfect pun!
BootsBoots wrote:Not when I'm the female.
Had a real hard time picking colours for this... still not fully satisfied but meh.
Tribute to the late yellow treat
Re: All Twinkz go to Heaven
great collab fellas!
Oh wow - totally fantastic! I adore the joke (and the shirt is adorable, too!).
Re: dare to keep your kids off cauliflower
I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. Especially when it's cooked.
Re: Donut DNA
This is a great timely design but it certainly is pop culture.
Nice shirt! I hope this wins. I want to buy it for a gift for someone.
Hahaha I feel it! +1
Re: Do or Donut
It's good to feel you belong somewhere.
I never ate a twinkie in my life. And I didn't get the reference despite twinkie references being very popular in movies etc. If this isn't pop culture, what is?
Also, what's with all the hate? Who would want only positive feedback? The man's allowed to express his opinion, especially since he wasn't rude in any way.
Just ask yourself: Would you buy the shirt if you didn't know what a twinkie was? Or if you knew twinkies, but not Twinkie the Kid? Wouldn't you rather wonder about the cowboy reference and move on?
Great collab guys!:D
nimrond wrote:I never ate a twinkie in my life. And I didn't get the reference despite twinkie references being very popular in movies etc. If this isn't pop culture, what is?
Also, what's with all the hate? Who would want only positive feedback? The man's allowed to express his opinion, especially since he wasn't rude in any way.
Just ask yourself: Would you buy the shirt if you didn't know what a twinkie was? Or if you knew twinkies, but not Twinkie the Kid? Wouldn't you rather wonder about the cowboy reference and move on?
I see it as a Parody - A literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule.
I can't respond on the hate question, I didn't have any. I agree the feedback should be constructive. This would be fine if there had been other cases where there was positive feedback. It just came across as odd timing to me.
Well don't I feel stupid! I thought it was a mash-up of Woody and Mr. Potato Head.
Re: Cats
So true and well put. I've just fed my cats and this made me chuckle.
Re: Continental Breakfast
Mmmmmmm United Eggstates :D
Well, I didn't get it (although that's nothing new.) Thought it was a Mr. Potato Head reference
tomspc wrote:This is not pop culture. BTW - they sell knock-off twinkies in the store. I don't see them being sued. And yes it is a parody.
Bigger question is why have you suddenly raised your head and started blabbing about nothing? Is that what you do, wait till someone gets to the fog and then start blasting them. Go crawl back in your hole. Geeez insecure much?
This is the first time I remember seeing this artist. My wife and I have been around this site for awhile, and I didn't recognize this artist.
When I see something that I think may be in violation of one of shirt.woot's oddly-enforced rules, especially if they are newer artists, I try to point it out in advance so there aren't any surprises when the rejectionator comes around on Monday.
As for "waiting until someone is in the fog" - this design wasn't even close to the fog when I commented, and I do think it will be rejected for both violation of the pop culture rule and for not being parody as Woot enforces it. (Imagine the silhouette was Mickey Mouse instead of Twinkie the Kid. Both are recognizable trademarked characters, and this is not really parody. Twinkie the Kid riding into the sunset may be a political statement, but it is not parody.)
As for the "no pop culture rule", if you are using a character that is not one of your own - regardless of the source - Woot has treated it as "pop culture". Thus the "Original work only" clarification in the posted rules. Unless Frankie (who I have absolutely nothing against, and wonder why I'm being personally attacked for commenting on his submission and not about him) is the original artist who created Twinkie the Kid, the character Twinkie the Kid is not his "original work".
Sheesh. Dial it down a little. I provide positive comments sometimes, and others I point out possible rule violations. Kind of like the other commenters here.
Haha, very nicely done!
Dang bird, confusing unsuspecting donuts with its careless roosting habits.
Re: Russian Poulette
very creative
Re: Black and White Treat
ohhhhhhh I get it. Oreos
Re: FatFood
Ahh man I am loving this. Why did it have to be on grey.
bradalee wrote:Getting a bit bored of seeing the exact same shirt from you every single week to be honest. I know we all have our own style but surely mixing it up every now and again is fun too?
If it works... why change it?
great play on words... the French Connection...
Re: Eye Heart PIE
Side place version?
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bhaw wrote:plan... kill obhave... seems obvious as zombie.
malk checks thg or IE tonight
even if someone dies, he knows one of them is good or bad, leaving just 1. If they are both bad, we kill the one he finds, then kill another the following day. should be a done deal?


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Been trolling the Steve Jordan Page at Facebook...
While the act of what is being protrayed is pretty sad... I'm not completely convinced that it is the 'original Snake Eyes' running it. I've got a feeling that someone has grabbed all his old **** and is doing this for.... well, not real sure what the intent is other than pissing us off. I cant say for certain... just a thought.
Don't get me wrong... I think the idiot Did run around and portray being a soldier, in more than simple COSPLAY, I just dont think the new batch of 'him' is the original.
Got a bunch of buddies running back and forth on the page and tracking various bits of information down.
Issue with the Stolen Valor Act is the fact that it was found unconstitutional, due to violation of Free Speech. I thought they were going to review it in October but quite frankly havent looked into it much... Have better things to do with limited connectivity here in Afgh.


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The history of one problematic dam in Oregon teaches how not to manage risk
Douglas Larson
Alarms first sounded on September 18, 1988, when headlines in the Eugene Register-Guard, Oregon's second-largest newspaper, blared: "Decaying dam holds tide of trouble: It threatens to wash away town of 1,500." The article was about a structure the Army Corps of Engineers had built across Willow Creek (a tributary of the Columbia River) six years earlier, near the rural community of Heppner, using what was then a novel construction technique. The story ignited a political firestorm.
A few townspeople were frightfully aware of what such a disaster was like. As young children, they had survived the catastrophic Heppner flood of 1903, which took 251 lives. As fear turned to anger, some residents saw themselves as guinea pigs. Editorials in the local newspaper bristled with accusations. One read: "They were looking for a sparsely settled area to experiment with this new type of dam, and now we're stuck with it."
The Flood Control Act of 1965 first authorized the building of the Willow Creek dam, which was to be located at a narrowing of the river, about 100 meters upstream of the Heppner city limit. To reduce the cost of the project (first estimated at $50 million) and to speed up construction, the Corps decided to use roller-compacted concrete, which had been touted in engineering journals during the 1970s as a revolutionary material suitable for, among other things, dam construction. Willow Creek thus became the first dam in the United States to be built in this way.
Ground was broken in May 1982. About 330,000 cubic meters of concrete were used, most of the material being laid down in successive layers, each 30 centimeters thick, which were then compacted with vibratory rollers. When completed six months later, the dam consisted of 160 layers, stacked to a height of nearly 50 meters, with a total length of some 550 meters. The dam's interior was accessible through a longitudinal maintenance tunnel 275 meters in length. By February 1983, construction was finished. Total cost proved to be around $35 million—well below the original price tag, especially if one takes inflation into account.
Corps engineers then proceeded to fill the reservoir and quickly discovered that water seeped through the dam at a significant rate, estimated at 11 cubic meters per minute, escaping mostly through the junctions between the concrete layers and coalescing into streamlets that cascaded down the dam face. To stem the flow, the engineers largely emptied the reservoir and injected cement grout into a series of vertical drill holes, each extending from the crest of the massive structure to its foundation. This effort, costing an additional $2 million, slowed the leakage to about 3 cubic meters per minute.
In May of 1984, while working as a Corps limnologist, I began a long-term study of the reservoir. What I found was a water body highly enriched with nitrogen and phosphorus and with dissolved and particulate organic matter, originating mostly from cattle feedlots and other agricultural sources in the watershed. As plant nutrients, these substances spurred the growth of enormous quantities of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and planktonic diatoms. After dying, these organisms settled to the bottom, where they decomposed along with other organic material washed in during thunderstorms and with the spring runoff from the surrounding snow-covered hills.
During summer, the reservoir became divided into two distinct zones, with warmer, less-dense water above a few meters depth and colder, denser water below. The density contrast prevented any significant circulation between the two layers. Consequently, microbial decomposition of organic matter along the bottom gradually depleted oxygen and greatly increased the carbon dioxide concentration deeper down. By mid-summer, the water that was more than a few meters below the surface became completely anoxic.
In the late summer of 1985, workers inspecting the maintenance tunnel reported a strong "rotten egg" smell, indicating the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas (which can be lethal in sufficient concentrations). Subsequent air testing detected not only H2S, but also potentially explosive methane. Corps officials issued a warning, requiring people entering the tunnel to wear gas masks or other breathing devices.
In a January 1986 memorandum, I warned my Corps colleagues about the possibility that sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in reservoir waters might produce sufficient sulfuric acid to erode the concrete and weaken the dam's structural integrity. This process could also explain the persistent leakage. (I cited several studies of concrete corrosion by H2S-derived sulfuric acid in municipal sewer systems.) I recommended that the Corps commission a thorough study of the dam by independent scientists and that it install an aeration system to replenish oxygen in the deeper waters behind the dam during summer months. On paper at least, one commercial aeration unit, costing $90,000, would be sufficient to preclude the formation of H2S and other reduced chemicals.
My superiors at the Corps approved the independent scientific review but deferred on my proposal for aeration until further study could confirm that it would help in slowing deterioration of the concrete. In the summer of 1986, I assembled a team of outside scientists to assess the situation: four highly qualified researchers from Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Their investigation, conducted during the following two years, determined that chemosynthetic bacteria living in the interstices of the roller-compacted concrete and on the surface of the dam acidified the water seeping through. Chief among these problematic organisms was Thiobacillus, a bacterium capable of oxidizing H2S to sulfuric acid. Other oxidizing bacteria converted ammonia to nitric acid. These acids, along with carbonic acid and organic acids already present in these waters, dissolved the calcium carbonate of the concrete and redistributed some of it within the dam structure. Another fraction was precipitated on the dam face, with the balance being released downstream. The scientific team estimated that, on average, 29 metric tons of cement materials were being carried away annually. This loss, they warned, could compromise the dam's structural integrity, making it unsafe.
In October 1988, shortly after the Eugene Register-Guard got wind of these results, Oregon's Senator Mark Hatfield became involved. At his behest, the Corps dispatched a special team of four senior-level engineers and a consulting concrete expert to Oregon to investigate. The engineers—hand-picked from headquarters staff in Washington, D.C.—worked for the Chief of the Directorate of Engineering and Construction, who had received a $10,000 Presidential award in 1987 for supervising the design and construction of Willow Creek dam, creating an obvious conflict of interest (which journalists and others involved somehow overlooked).
On arrival, the team spent some hours inspecting the dam before reviewing the scientific data. After just a few days of deliberation, the team boldly announced to the news media that "There is no reason for concern regarding the structural safety of the dam. The dam is indeed a reliably safe structure." The engineers then impugned the scientists' research, stating: "Criticism of the [roller-compacted concrete] design and construction concept is not warranted and without merit." And they killed my proposal for aeration by saying, "Despite the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas, there is no evidence that acid is wearing away the dam."
Senator Hatfield's office immediately issued a news release, which in part read: "Allegationsof health and safety problems at Willow Creek were quite serious. After a thorough study by Army experts, it appears reasonable to assert that these concerns were unfounded." On November 17, 1988, the Oregonian, Oregon's largest newspaper, published these declarations in a front-page story headlined: "Dam safe, experts agree."
Further efforts to end the debate quickly followed. Contrary opinion within the Corps was suppressed, and contracts with the outside scientists were not renewed, thus ending what to that point had been collaborative and productive research into the safety of the dam.
In July 1989, the scientists issued their final report, which detailed the deterioration of the roller-compacted concrete, but the Corps refused to release the document to the public. Journalists at the Eugene Register-Guard attempted to obtain a copy by filing a request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, but the Department of the Army's Assistant Chief Counsel for Litigation denied the request, claiming that release of the report "could discourage honest and frank discussions within the Corps." The Register-Guard decided not to appeal. The controversial document was, however, released in 1990, but it was appended to the Corps' own final report, which was clearly aimed to discredit the scientists' research methods and findings.
Were the scientists' concerns justified? It's difficult to say. Leakage has diminished considerably and is now estimated at less than 1 cubic meter per minute. Only patches of wetness are currently visible on the dam face, perhaps validating the engineers' claim that dams made of roller-compacted concrete eventually stop leaking because of their self-sealing tendency.
Still, confidence in the dam's infallibility within the Corps was never complete: Even after the official safety assessment was made, Corps engineers continued to monitor leakage flow and chemistry for the next 15 years at a cost of several million dollars. In 2004, an aeration system was finally installed. The Corps insists that its use is unrelated to dam safety and represents only a measure to control algal blooms by reducing the nutrient loading that results from deep-water anoxic conditions.
Thankfully, the dam didn't collapse, as I and others once feared it might, but the margin of safety under which it operates is not really well known. Indeed, in the two decades since the Willow Creek story unfolded, much has remained unclear. Yet some things are for sure: The public had a right to know about any anomalies in the functioning of the dam; the press was obliged to investigate; and Congress had a duty to protect local citizenry from a structure that it had put in place. But as the history of events shows, the process of technical study and public discourse went awry, beginning with the sensationalized news story, which naturally enough triggered a quick-fix Congressional demand for immediate answers. Under tremendous political pressure, the Corps scrapped a promising scientific investigation and, with only an abiding faith in roller-concrete construction to support its position, arbitrarily declared the dam "reliably safe," a strange phrase that perhaps reflects the fact that the verdict was not without uncertainty.
At that point, though, a more straightforward statement by the Corps that the dam could conceivably become unsafe would have likely required some dire—and discreditable—measures, the most drastic being a forced evacuation of the townspeople and even removal of the dam. So when the troubling news broke, the strategy the Corps adopted was not to admit to any possibility of risk. In a more rational world, all parties would have acknowledged that absolute safety would be impossible to guarantee instantly. The Corps could then have temporarily drained the reservoir to ease concerns and to allow a better examination, and it could have been open about its ongoing studies and efforts to ensure that any dangerous deterioration of the dam would be detected and remedied well before it had a significant chance of endangering lives or property.
I like to think that scientists and engineers faced with a similar problem today would tackle it in such a mature and sensible fashion. But I fear they might well repeat the mistakes made at Willow Creek a couple of decades ago, which is why it's useful to look back on the episode—not just as an amusing piece of history, but also for the (excuse the expression) concrete lessons it can provide to those people whose job it is to assess, communicate and manage risk.
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/2008/1/reliably-safe/4
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Mr.Plant Premiere Tour 2014 - North Shore, Oahu, HI
Volcom Pipe House • 59-363 KE NUI RD, HALEIWA, HI 96712November 21, 2014
Burger Records x Volcom present Cyber Singles Club, features music from the newest breed of Burger Records stars in the making, recorded exclusively at Volcom Studio, and will be released for free download & streaming every Monday for 20 weeks beginning April 17th. Week 6: Hammered Satin - "Upward Spiral" Grab the free download Sometimes things you've done in the past lead to another entirely different thing years later. Such is the case with Noah Wallace, lead singer of Hammered Satin. Formed in 2010 with Noah, Dan Sandvick (bassist), and Conor Berle (guitarist), Hammered Satin released their first cassette with Burger Records in 2012. "Sean and Lee from Burger Records had a band called Thee Makeout Party and my old band S'cool Girls played with them once in like 2005," remembers Noah. Sean adds, "We've been idolizing Hammered Satin for years in their many incarnations as the forever-young bubblegum glam pop gods of LA. First we knew them as Teachers Pet out of San Diego, and a few years later Noah blew minds with his amazing band S'Cool Girls. Now, they've evolved to their most perfect form, Hammered Satin! Signing Hammered Satin was kind of a no-brainer. We didn't have to pitch ourselves. We were already buddies and good friends, and playing music with each other from back in the day created that natural affinity that we like to associate ourselves with." An interest in obscure records was always a common bond. Noa notes, "They're like record collector guys. We're all record collectors. There is a weird understanding among the record collector community if you know what I mean, so you know where the influences are coming from whereas most people don't." So where did the influence for "Upward Spiral" come from? "It's a motivational song," says Noah, "meant to inspire the listener into believing in themselves. Artists these days seem to be quite negative and down on themselves. It's like some sort of epidemic. I think of this song as an antidote to negative thinking. I first heard the phrase 'upward spiral' said by the character Jack Donaghy on the TV show 30 Rock. Thought it was funny, so I used it. And in the spirit of glam rock, it's slightly braggadocious proclaiming that you are on an 'upward spiral' rather than a downward one!" You can also own the 7" vinyl record for Upward Spiral which also includes the song Lavender Lightning Lady. Catch up on previous week's releases: Week 1: The Side Eyes "Cat Call" Week 2: The High Curbs "Empty Bottles" Week 3: VAJJ "Honey Pie" Week 4: Wyatt Blair "Pop Your Heart Out" Week 5: The Flytraps "Female of the Species"
Posted on 05/22/17
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Posted on 05/19/17
Burger Records x Volcom present Cyber Singles Club, features music from the newest breed of Burger Records stars in the making, recorded exclusively at Volcom Studio, and will be released for free download & streaming every Monday for 20 weeks beginning April 17th. Week 5: The Flytraps - "Female of the Species" Grab the free download The Flytraps have been an Orange County act to reckon with since early 2012, existing in a feral state unlike many bands that play it nice. Members have come and gone since their debut album She-Freak, but a core duo of bassist Kristin Cooper and guitarist Beth Boyd are keeping this train roaring down the tracks. The Flytraps' relationship with Burger Records has some deep roots. "It was a loooong time ago," says Kristin. "We were courting each other all coy and shit. It kinda fell into place." At one particular Burger show Kristin was a little rowdy, and as she put it, "I got trashed, there was some broken glass." Beth continued the story for our pleasure, and said "She went into a breaking frenzy. She just started throwing everything." Fortunately for the band, and much to Kristin's redemption, whatever she did worked wonders. "Well, then they signed us, so I did something right," recalled Kristin. The Flytraps may be wild at heart, but they aren't evil. "I'm just trying to cause mischief. I'm not trying to cause bodily harm." Sean from Burger describes their new song "Female of the Species" as "Turned up to 11, radioactive rock 'n' roll fire! Leather, high heels, and fist-pumping action have made this band one of our favorites for years and they are finally making their Burger Records debut! Turn it up!" Though the details are a bit foggy, Kristin adds, "We've got a bitchin' record coming out on Burger!" Catch up on previous week's releases: Week 1: The Side Eyes "Cat Call" Week 2: The High Curbs "Empty Bottles" Week 3: VAJJ "Honey Pie" Week 4: Wyatt Blair "Pop Your Heart Out"
Posted on 05/15/17
Words and photos by Volcom staff photographer, Tom Carey. Check out additional Euro Thrash coverage from our friends Wasted Talent and Surfline who joined us on the trip. France seemed like a good break from the fast-paced lifestyle we were living in Portugal. However, we put the well-oiled machine into overdrive and kicked up the whole program a notch. It was Friday night and we couldn't bare the thought of not going out in Hossegor. Half the crew live there throughout the year so they were happy to be home, see some friends and have a few pints at their local watering hole. That was night #1. Night #2 meant heading to Spain. San Sebastian to be exact. For anyone that doesn't know, San Seb is one of the most amazing towns you could ever visit with its narrow streets, killer bars and amazing tapas. The food alone is worth venturing over for. We visited a few shops, mainly Pukas, which is the biggest surf shop in Spain and then tore the city up. It was hard keeping everybody together when you're rolling so deep. We had two rooms at separate hostels, but still somehow we managed to only sleep six people in beds. Others slept in their cars, a few on the ground and then others didn't sleep at all. It was quite the site when we all reconvened the next morning. We didn't let a little hangover stop us from enjoying some breakfast tapas and some delightful cider. The party continued on night #3 back over the border to Hossegor once again. By then we were feeling it. Giraffes (giant tubes of beer) were going down too quickly and I knew there couldn't be a happy ending to this weekend. The next day was going to be full of fear. And we weren't far off. The Volcom house looked like a bomb went off. We had been going strong for over a week now and a day off was much needed. So we rested, packed our bags and got ready for our journey the following day to Paris where we would end the trip. It was Semana Santa (Easter) and flights were full and expensive so we decided to jump on the train instead. There's not a better way to experience and view the French countryside than by rail. Beautiful, vibrant hills were covered in the brightest yellow wildflowers and sprinkled with giant windmills. It was beautiful. Paris greeted us with open arms. We didn't arrive until 8pm, but the night was young. Restaurants cook until 11pm, which is great. Bars stay open until the wee hours (which is also great). We saved the best meal for last and sampled all the exquisite cuisine Paris had to offer. We woke up a little fuzzy, but had enough in the tank for one last night. After visiting a few shops and then putting a few pints back, we went to check out a concert nearby put on by one of the presidential candidates. It was raging. The cops were in full force and dressed like RoboCop riot gear. Feeling a little uneasy, we didn't stay long as the large crowds were a bit overwhelming. So we stumbled upon a Korean BBQ joint that looked like it could accommodate the 10 of us. We ate like kings trying to forget that we were leaving the next morning. We had all became great friends by the end of the trip. And as the clock ticked, we knew this memorable trip had to come to an end. We finished out the night at a heavy metal bar. There are always good people at metal bars. They are the salt of the earth. We said our goodbyes that night, shed a few tears and made promises to come back and see each other soon. Farewell for now... Euro Thrash "Super Bocks in EriceiraEuro Thrash "Scoring in Coxos" We had uber small waves in France, but the bank was amazing. 200 yard lefts, but waist high. Burch made it look so fun on his twinny. We opted to take the train into Paris from Bordeaux. What a good call that was. The French countryside is so beautiful and teeming with colors. The yellow wild flowers are poisonous for the horses, but delicious on the eyes. Nothing like a massive windmill to frame your photo with. Join the crowd. Noa picked up a lot of French on the trip and would surprise everyone when they met him with a line or two. So classic. Burch put on a yoyo display in San Sebastian for the tourists. Don't ask about the hats. Burch loves logging in and out of the water. The forests around Hossegor are so lush. We went to check out this old Russian campground. It was straight out of a horror movie. But gorgeous. The tapas in San Sebastian are next level. Service in Europe can be slow at times, so the tapas are a nice change of pace. Burch, Noa and Charly were always up for a good time. Alex hadn't been to San Sebastian (I don't believe), which I thought was weird. He's a pretty well-traveled man. You could stare at the architecture in Europe for days on end. Men who shower together surf together. Or is it the other way around? We had the meanest barbecue at the Volcom house in Hossegor. It was a sausage fest of sorts with some duck thrown in. Willy was not impressed with Charly's. The ride from Portugal to France was amazing. So much open space with these little towns centered around an old church. Snapped this shot of the French RoboCops. They almost took my camera away. I got patted down and told to be on my way. It was worth it. The presidential elections led to some large crowds and lots of cops. I wasn't too comfortable and sure enough the day we left a few cops got shot near our hotel. Pretty heave stuff. France isn't France without a good old fashioned shot of the Metro.
Posted on 05/11/17
Words and photos by Volcom staff photographer, Tom Carey. Check out additional Euro Thrash coverage from our friends Wasted Talent and Surfline who joined us on the trip. The second day of the trip was one of the best days of surf we've ever seen. We scored firing Coxos, The Cave and Crazy Left. The wind cooperated, the swell pumped and we took advantage of what Portugal was delivering. Coxos was going loony as our cavalry pulled up to the carpark. Charly Quivront, Alex Botelho and Willy Alioti wasted no time trading off eight foot tubes out the back while Noa Deane jumped in shortly after. Everyone seemed to get spit out of a barrel. It was crazy. But in the distance, we could see The Cave trying to do its thing. The tide just needed to drop. Gony Zubizaretta and myself were getting antsy to give it a whirl, so we waited. And we're glad we did. Gony put on an absolute amazing display of surfing at The Cave when it started to turn on. Gony is somewhat of a new residenta of Ericeira, but he surfed the wave like he grew up there. For anyone that doesn't know the place, it's as heavy as it gets. Boils pop up out of nowhere, rocks are visible just feet from the lip and a nasty shelf sits just feet away from a wipeout. Tiago Pires once broke his back out there. It's usually empty as no one wants a piece of it. But Gony lit the place up. He got three of the best waves we've ever seen out there. His first wave was a standup barrel wide enough for him to comfortably stretch his arms out in. Noa was also frothing to surf The Cave more than anyone and it showed as he got a few insane slabs to himself along with Gony. Ryan Burch was also amongst the crew and surfed six-to-eight-foot crazy left by himself for a few hours, carving the wave to hell on his handshaped asymmetrical masterpiece. It's seriously a sight to see him on those boards and it's safe to say he's carved out a nice little niche for himself. Even after a terribly long day of surfing, we still managed to find the strength to put a few beers back. The days are quite long in Europe. We didn't even eat dinner until 10:30pm that night. The Americans were getting hangry and all the Euros were having a good laugh at it. The following day was back to the beach break. And again, we were greeted with playful three-foot surf rolling off this amazing sand bar. It was icing on the cake after the extravaganza we had the day before. We could die happy. The forecast looked pretty grim after that run of swell, so we decided to pack up our gear and hightail it 10 hours to Hossegor. We went like 90mph and made it in seven hours. Not an easy task with three cars. We strolled into the Volcom France House around 10pm and called it a day. Euro Thrash "Super Bocks in Ericeira"Euro Thrash "Riot In The Streets" Alex at the castle that sits on the point at Nazare. I think he feels comfy there. Willy thought Noa never listens to him. He got the point. Burch and his quiver. Those boards right there can surf anything. Burch getting stylish at Crazy Left. Alex at Coxos. He got spit out of that one. Burch surfed Crazy Left by himself for a few hours. Lucky dog. Gony's performance at The Cave was downright amazing. I didn't know he had it in him. Burch soaking it all in. Noa with the Wasted Talent 16mm camera. Always the connoisseur. I wonder what Burch was thinking right here in the board dungeon? Burch again at Crazy Left. I'd imagine the Portuguese version of the name sounds better. Charly Quivront absolutely ripped the bag out of Coxos that day. Willy banking at Coxos. Charly midway through an alley oop at Coxos. I think Charly caught like 10 waves in 30 minutes that night. That's a photographer's dream. Charly was the only guy not to wear boots out there at Coxos. The rocks are psycho out there especially at high tide. People get tweaked coming in over the reef. Charly again. See what I mean?! Charly again at Coxos. There's two parts to the wave and if you can connect them it makes for one amazing ride. Charly post-tube gouge. Noa was absolutely freaking out at the idea of us getting to surf The Cave. The wind cooperated for an hour or so and we lucked into some absolute gems. Gony on his first wave. I've never seen someone come out of a barrel more happy than Gony did. Dude gave me a hug after. Noa stalling for the last section. The boils are so sketchy there. Gony on his second wave out there. I've shot that wave like five different times, and this was by far the best, but most inconsistent. Noa again trying to give Gony a run for his money. Noa at Coxos. He absolutely annihilated this wave. Would have been a 10 on tour! Willy gave it a go on his backhand. Probably the worst wave ever to surf backside. He ate shit on a few, but came out unscathed. The biggest, meanest set came in right when we were paddling out. It was insane. If we had just gotten out there an hour earlier. Damn! Noa packs light at the beach. Traveling with 12-15 people can be tough at times, but somehow we pulled it off with laser-like precision. The vibes were amazing on that trip.
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Words and photos by Volcom staff photographer, Tom Carey. Check out additional Euro Thrash coverage from our friends Wasted Talent and Surfline who joined us on the trip. It's great to go on a trip that lives up to its name. Euro Thrash. And that's exactly what we did, thrashed our way through Portugal, Spain, and France. We rolled deep. At one point there might have been 15 of us in four cars. But we made it work. Our key players were Noa Deane, Ryan Burch, Gony Zubizarreta, Willy Alioti, Alex Botelho, Charly Quivront and a cameo by Leon Glatzer. On top of that, we had three filmers and three Volcom Corpo studs. That's what you call rolling deep. Our trip started out in Ericeira, Portugal, a wave-rich surf town just 30 minutes outside of Lisbon. The trip was planned in advance, not a strike mission, which lowers your odds of scoring any good surf by a sever amount. So a few of the guys sacrificed themselves the night before getting on the flight. It worked. We stumbled onto a beauty of a sandbar the first day. The water was an electric shade of blue. The sun was out. A few babes lined the beach and the beers were already flowing during and quickly post-surf. It was a good start to the trip. After surfing our brains out, we checked some other spots, flew a kite, drank some more Super Bock (Portugal's home brew) and had our first team dinner. We totally overwhelmed the restaurant, mesmerized the locals and sang happy birthday to me, much to my dismay. We went to bed as happy campers. Euro Thrash "Scoring in Coxos"Euro Thrash "Riot In The Streets" Noa brought his guitar and battery operated amp to the beach one day. We ended up surfing a left that was quite the mission to get to. He was so bummed having to carry it that far. But in the end he had his own personal amphitheater. Volcom Europe's team manager missed an exit leaving the airport and we ended up going over the longest suspension bridge in Europe. It was a beautiful view though. Richie Olivares (Surf Marketing). always brings kites on trips. Here Noa helps it take flight. Alex Botelho can shred the small stuff when he's not paddling 50 foot Nazare. Our first day was beautiful with 80 degree weather, three foot wedges and a cliff side café that sold 1 Euro beers. Life is good. Willy Alioti, Alex Botelho, Ryan Burch and Noa Deane use the natural frame for a portrait in Portugal. Noa did a pretty sweet no-hander on his last wave. I asked him to go back out and do another so I could get a better angle on it. He did. All you gotta do sometimes is ask. Willy Aliota halfway throught a full rotator. Charly Quivront was like the grom of the trip. But he's a feisty one. Leon Glatzer wasn't able to hang with us too much because of his contest schedule, but he lit up for the one session he did. Willy always having a good time. Noa is a creature. Alex is the gnarliest charger in his parts. But you wouldn't know it from talking to him. Gony had the best week of his life. He won back-to-back QS events, got three of the best tubes of his life at The Cave, and hung out with us, which is a feat in itself. We roll deep. Ryan Burch and his infectious laugh. Style for days. Burch floating on his twinny. Burch again throwing it up for the crowd. Afternoon beers were the norm. Willy rocks. And he likes rocks. Put them together and you have... Burch, always the gentleman and scholar.
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And I just made #207 to match my new purse! tee hee!
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And I just made #207 to match my new purse! tee hee!
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This looks like lots of fun, easy and so useful. Thank you for the great tutorial!
Trim the pair along one long side to give you an even edge.
Make one cut 6½" wide and one cut 7½" wide.
Peel the layers apart and take the 6½" strip from one and pair it with the other fabric that's 7½" wide. (and vice-versa) Align one edge and steam them together to keep the layers from shifting.
Sew the long sides.
Turn the resulting tubes right side out. Press them so that the seam allowance goes toward the contrasting edges.
Press the tubes flat with equal amounts of the contrasting edges showing on both long edges of the tube.
If you have FQ's that are 22" long, cut each tube into four 5½" sections. If you have less than 22", make the sections a little narrower - 5¼" or 5-1/8"
With the outside of the sections face up, press the right and left sides in toward the center. Sew across the short ends, then serge to finish the edges if you want to. Turn right side out and press again.
Hope these directions make more sense - I guess I was too distracted when I wrote the first time. I will try to take some pictures, next time.
these would be perfect for my mom's flea market booth. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Don't wait for inspiration to get started - get to work and the inspiration will come.
Quick & easy!! Thank you for the tut!
I'm not going to mention names but someone here cut out over 30 more Christmas tissue holders last night when she couldn't sleep.
Bad Spellers of the World
what a great little stocking stuffer thanks
I'd also like to make these for the regular full-size tissues for around the house. They could blend with your decor. But the measurements? Hmmm
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Re: st: Splines
Nick Cox <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: Splines
Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:19:36 +0000
Thanks for filling out the details. I've not read that paper. But in
any case I don't know what you mean by "dealing with temporal
dependence". Dependence in time series can mean anything from
dependence in error structure which is regarded as a nuisance or
complication in regression-type models
dependence treated as the main feature by some kind of time series
modelling, such as binary time series modelling or Markov chains.
It seems, however, that what you have in mind something else roughly
in between those extremes.
It seems that this is most likely to be carried forward by people
familiar with the literature now identified. Alternatively, if this is
a widely used method, there should be guides somewhere on how to do it
in Stata.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:16 AM, Marc Peters <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> Dear Nick,
> Thank you for your prompt answer. I am very sorry for being imprecise.
> The reference I am talking about is Beck, Nathaniel; Jonathan N. Katz
> and Richard Tucker. 1998. "Taking Time Seriously: Time-Series
> Cross-Section Analysis with a Binary Dependent Variable." American
> Journal of Political Science, 42(4) 1260-1288.
> BTSCS is the word they use for Time-Series Cross-Section Analysis with
> a Binary Dependent Variable. In their article they replicate a study
> of militarized conflict, where a country dyad do or do not have a
> conflict in a given year. As a conflict can persist for a number of
> consecutive years, the data structure is quite similar to mine. Your
> point about lowess is well taken, but if I understand you correctly
> you would not recommend using splines for any analyses with repeated
> events? Would you recommend another strategy for dealing with temporal
> dependence. As I have understood it, a lagged dependent variable is
> insufficient.
> Once again, thank you for your help
On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 7:28 PM, Nick Cox <email@example.com> wrote:
>> You were asked to read the FAQ before posting. That explains that you
>> are asked not to give minimal name (date) references. Also, BTSCS
>> looks to me like jargon from your field. It is difficult not to use
>> jargon on a list like this, but unexplained jargon nevertheless cuts
>> down the number of people who might both read and reply to your posts.
>> In terms of your question, running -lowess- and calling the smooth a
>> spline does not make it a spline. There are many classes of spline,
>> but I doubt that there's any definition that generous.
>> The most common kinds of splines are linear and cubic. -mkspline-
>> creates either kind. My best advice is to read the manual entry on
>> -mkspline- and run through the examples in the help.
>> I can't easily follow what you are trying to do otherwise. If you are
>> saying that your response (dependent variable, in your terms) flips
>> between states of 0 and states of 1, it sounds quite unsuitable for
>> splines. But you seem to be trying to model it as a function of
>> duration, not time; sorry, but you lost on me on that.
>> My bottom line is that -lowess- is _not_ a spline method.
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 1:08 AM, Marc Peters <email@example.com> wrote:
>>> I have never used splines before and have a rather silly question. I
>>> am running a BTSCS model and have read up on my Beck, Katz and Tucker
>>> (1998) and understood that I should use either temporal dummies or
>>> splines to adjust for temporal dependence.
>>> The data is structured as duration data, with events coded as 1 and
>>> non-events as 0. The dependent variable is measured at discrete
>>> intervals (years) and an event can go on for several years (it often
>>> does).
>>> From the data I have created a variable (duration) counting the number
>>> of years since the last event. The variable is coded as 0 as long as
>>> the event is ongoing.
>>> From this variable I create lowess splines using
>>> lowess Y duration, gen (spline)
>>> and then:
>>> logit Y X spline, cluster(id)
>>> I have understood that this is what you are supposed to do, but since
>>> the spline is defined on the dependent variable the spline variable
>>> always take on a high value when duration=0 (i.e. there is an event).
>>> Consequently, when running the model I receive the following message
>>> when running the command:
>>> spline > .4679623 predicts data perfectly
>>> I would be very grateful if anyone could help me with what it is I am
>>> doing wrong. In the end, I should probably use cubic splines but first
>>> I want to understand the simple principle.
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Crow Wing Kayaks opens store front in Crosslake
Jim Bergquist of Crow Wing Kayaks, a locally based kayak manufacturing and sales company, opened a storefront and workshop on Highway 66 in Crosslake at the beginning of May.
Bergquist already sells kayaks through dealers throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, including JJ's Trading Post in Pine River, but now he is trying out a store of his own.
In addition, Bergquist's new location has a workshop, allowing Bergquist and his one employee to add custom accessories to their kayaks for customers. Turnaround for customization takes as little as a few hours to a day, though special color orders take about a week.
"What we've got is a show room and a work room where we put them together," Bergquist said. "So people can come and watch us put them together, or they can come and order what they want on the kayaks. We have specific models, but those can be modified if people want an extra hatch added or however they want it."
Kayaks can be customized with additional hatches and fishing rod holders. Bergquist has recently begun to include the option of a sail kit for his kayaks. The company is also researching designs for a ladder to help dogs climb in and out of his kayaks, and accessories for portaging and backpacking.
For the time being, Bergquist has only one employee, and he is cautiously "testing the water" of the retail sale business.
"We're just kind of playing it by ear to see if the building is going to be large enough for us and if it works out for us for this year," Bergquist said.
The official Crow Wing Kayaks store will be seasonal, being closed approximately from October to May, but Bergquist's kayaks will still be produced and sold at other dealers, and on his website.
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