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Protest at Charlie Munger and Mandy Lowell's House -- PHOTOS
Original post made by Cal Teachers, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Nov 2, 2012
I am not sure why the Weekly won't cover this story, but here is a link to the LA Times coverage: Web Link
"The day after Halloween, conservative donor Charles Munger Jr. had some visitors less friendly than trick-or-treaters.
A group of protesters gathered outside his Palo Alto home on Thursday, waving signs and leaving fake bags of money on his doorstep."
Why are you not covering a story of tremendous local interest? Worried about offending a billionaire? Maybe they'll go after you like they did Jerry Brown? Was burying coverage of the Lowell-Munger's efforts spend their billions to cut funding for our schools by burying it in a story about the death penalty not enough -- now you have to delete a legitimate public effort to cover the story?
California's students, teachers, public colleges, nurses, and hospitals deserve better than this.
Comments (42)
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Nov 2, 2012 at 11:57 am
I don't know why everyone automatically assumes that Mandy Lowell was also part of this donation to fight Prop 30. Mandy has been a passionate support of education for years.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Nov 2, 2012 at 11:59 am
Seems like news to me.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Mandy Lowell and Charles Munger are married to each other. Didn't you read the story?
a resident of Monroe Park
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Dear Palo Alto Online: this is news that deserves to be seen by the Mungers neighbors. It is truly local news. Thanks for leaving it up so that we can see what some of our neighbors are up to.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Looks like many PAUSD PTA members were lured into opposing Prop 30 by these billionaire insiders, just like our school board: Web Link
"Palo Alto PTA volunteers aim to collect at least 2,000 signatures [for the Munger's competing Prop 38]. Statewide, the PTA has pledged to come up with 100,000 signatures, and Munger has said she will fund a paid signature-gathering effort for the balance needed to qualify for November's ballot.
The Munger initiative "really does reflect the priorities parents have been expressing to the PTA for years," said local signature organizer Sigrid Pinsky, vice-president of advocacy for the Palo Alto Council of PTAs.
"We've gotten behind the right initiative. It's a really good bill from the PTA's point of view," Pinsky said.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Don't believe Jerry Brown or the 38 backers. Sure - that money will be guaranteed for education. However - the other money coming from the state is not. They'll just take that money instead.
I already voted no on both propositions. CA governor and legislature up to their usual shell game.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Wow - I realize Mandy and Charles are married and I don't know whether Mandy supports 30. 38, both or neither. Just don't assume that because people are married they have the same political beliefs.
a resident of College Terrace
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:39 pm
I did not know that Prop 32 and Prop 38 were brother and sister propositions to defeat Prop 30. Sounds like a sneaky conspiracy to me. I'm voting no on both. Yes on 30.
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Nov 2, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Pamom Mandy Lowell-Munger opposes 30 basing that off what she said to the school board on Aug 21 and Sept 4 when she told them to endorse 38 and that it was better than 30 which she said would not really help education. Then after that she and her hubby spent 35 million trashing 30. Do you think Charlie spent 35 million without telling his wife? [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:01 pm
This is important news - for locals, state residents, students, teachers - everyone who has kids, pays taxes & cares about our state & the future of education.
People natter on that Prop 30 $$ doesn't all go directly to the classroom. True - some of the $$ will pay for other school costs.
People say that the Mungers value education. Perhaps they don't value it in the same manner as many of us - that's their right. But pouring MILLIONS to forward their personal agenda is wrong. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:08 pm
I was surprised to read in the post above that the PTA council is also involved with the Munger Initiative. I thought the "T" in PTA stood for teachers. Why isn't the PTA Council advocating alongside the CA Teacher's Association for Prop 30? Were they also duped by Mandy Lowell? Prop 38 is failing in the polls and Prop 30 is polling at 48% thanks to the Munger $mear campaign. If Prop 30 fails PAUSD can dip into our reserves to make up the $5 million shortfall. Less affluent districts, state universities and community colleges do not have reserves and will have to lay off teachers and cut programs. It is unconscionable that our wealthy community with impunity may play a major role in devastating cuts to statewide education. Can the local PTA's get the message out to support 30?
a resident of Walter Hays School
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:12 pm
Can someone explain how not passing Prop 30 will hurt PAUSD? I thought we get all our money from property taxes. (of course I support Prop 30 for the whole state).
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:14 pm
She has always been a supporter of public schools. Her children attended PAUSD, not private schools. There must be more to Prop. 30 than the general public realizes. These propositions are usually more complex than three-sentence summaries.
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I do not understand why supporters of public schools would oppose Prop 30. Prop 38 seemed like it was reasonable alternative way to fund schools, but it appears to have no chance of passing. That leaves us with Prop 30 as our only chance to avoid severe cuts to public schools throughout the state.Vh
I undertand why our PTA Council made a decision initially to support Prop 30, even if it was not a wise political decision in hindsight. However, I would be shocked and disappointed if they did not support Prop 30 now. Does anyone know the current position of our PTAC?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Both Mandy Lowell and Charles Munger are registered Republicans which is their right. What does not seem right is that Charlie is spending his wealth to both preserve his own privilege and to prevent regular people -- nurses, janitors, teachers, and other middle class families -- from being able to talk back. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Gunn High School
on Nov 2, 2012 at 2:28 pm
@Hays mom, I think your question might be covered by Paly Dad. We get money from the state for specific programs not for general funding. Some of that ($5 million) will be lost if Prop 30 fails. The budget already takes that money out and replaces it with money from our reserves (a rainy day fund, basically). If Prop 30 passes, the district can replace the money we are spending out of our reserves. If not we will run out of money in the reserves in a year or two and have to start cutting services. Most other districts don't have reserves and are not basic aid so they will have cuts immediately.
Short answer: We are spending our reserves if Prop 30 fails and will run dry soon, and then start cutting. (all with a big disclaimer that I am not an expert and this is what I have read)
You didn't ask me but this is terrible and Mandy Lowell and Charles Munger should be apologizing to the community and the state for doing this to all of us.
a resident of Monroe Park
on Nov 2, 2012 at 2:58 pm
[Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
Thanks again to Cal Teachers for sending Palo Alto news via Los Angeles! And thanks to the Weekly for not deleting this very timely and informative news. As voters we need to be fully informed in this very important election.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 2, 2012 at 3:23 pm
California State PTA is a supporter of Proposition 38. I was one of the many PTA volunteers who asked people to sign the petition to get Proposition 38 on the ballot. From what I recall, signatures were also needed to put Proposition 30 on the ballot. At the time we were clearly instructed to tell people it did not mean they had to vote for it, it just meant that they would have the opportunity to do so. This was back in March/April. Much has been learned about both propositions since then. Most of the people I know who are voting, are voting for both to insure that one wins.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 2, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Would the PTA have supported 38 if they had known that Lowell and Munger were going to spend $35,000,000 in a negative campaign against prop 30 and maybe more secret shadow funding through AZ? Everyone knew that 30 was the only one with a chance and in a fit of pique Mandy Lowell and Charlie Munger decided to take your ball and go home.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:23 pm
15 people, trespassing on private property, with a sign that says "Tax the Rich."
Were they:
- Pro-Prop 30, which provides no new money to schools? or
- Anti-tax since the other education measure on the ballot, Prop 38, that actually gives money - lots of it - to schools would increase their taxes by 0.4%?
- Union members unhappy about something else on the ballot?
It is very hard to decouple protesters' motivations just as it is hard to know exactly why people give money for and against various propositions. Why doesn't someone just ask Charles Munger what he was thinking? It would save everyone from having to guess.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:27 pm
Aquamarine: Ha, you do make a valid point, but no one on this thread is posting any real evidence as to why 30 is good, so I'm assuming people are taking it at face value.
Cal Teachers: Who cares if their money was inherited or earned on their own? It's a pointless argument.
Mandy is modest and I'll bet they have donated a lot to PiE but don't want the recognition.
a resident of Barron Park
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Ok folks I get that we are all mad at Lowell and Munger. If I had them in my Christmas card list I would delete them. Beyond getting mad what can we do for 30? Any bright ideas?
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:42 pm
--Prop 30 will provide billions of dollars for public education and prevent drastic cuts. After years of cuts, our schools still face a $6 billion dollar budget deficit this year. If we do nothing, the cuts will get deeper. Prop. 30 stops the cuts, provides billions in new funding for our schools starting this year --- supporting everything from smaller class sizes to afterschool programs.
--Prop 30 is funded by a tax on the wealthiest 1% of couples -- Families making below $500,000 a year will pay no additional income taxes. I wonder why Charlie and Mandy don't want want this?
--Under Prop 30, all the money goes into a dedicated account the legislature can't touch: Under Prop. 30, the money raised for schools is directed into a dedicated fund for public schools that the legislature can't touch. None of the money can be used for state bureaucracy.
--yes Mandy is so modest she didn't even want all of us to know that it was her $35 million dollars that funded the negative campaign against Prop 30. No braggart, she.
I think it is very relevant that we are talking about billions of inherited wealth rather than earned. Bill Gates earned his money and he wants provide education for the poor. When people have to work for what they have they appreciate the importance of education.
a resident of Esther Clark Park
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:44 pm
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a resident of Stanford
on Nov 2, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I Know Mandy - 30 isn't perfect and I understand concerns about it. My overall concern isn't the propositions itself; it is that just a few people feel entitled to, and perhaps are managing to, derail it, thus shaping politics to their own ends and affecting millions of people. Then, there are the mysterious monies from Arizona, which a judge has ok'd the investigation into. It is not acceptable for out of state money to affect education and politics in our state.
Vote your conscience after performing due diligence for this election, but if you believe your friend's actions are acceptable, especially in conjunction with all of the other mysterious moving parts to this, I invite you to reconsider your perspective.
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 2, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I Googled Mandy and Charles Munger Jr.
In addition to the many millions they funded to defeat Prop 30, up popped a bunch of stories that they and the Koch brothers are the biggest funders in favor of Prop 32. This is looking really bad. The Koch brothers are the biggest far right supporters of the Tea Party.
Does anyone know what's behind these mega donations? Does the Palo Alto teachers assotiation knows that our former school board member is the biggest opponent to them on the two initiatives that are most critical to the CTA?
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm
In regards to Prop 30 vs 38 here is a link to Karen Klein,"Memo to Molly Munger: Quit now to save the schools", LA times article, Nov 1, 2012
Web Link
The article explains the differences between Prop 30 and 38. Prop 30 collects taxes through sales tax and taxing the wealthy while Prop 38 taxes everyone. Prop 30 is also broader based in that it funds college as well as K-12. Prop 38 does not fund colleges.
"Proposition 30 is a superior measure on several fronts. It would avoid trigger cuts that would cause immediate and drastic harm to schools, which would probably be forced to cut the school year by up to three weeks, as well as $250 million in cuts to the University of California and an equal amount to the California State University system.
Beyond that, one aspect of Proposition 30 that has been little noticed is that it also provides money for community colleges; right now, more than 200,000 students at those colleges cannot find a seat in a single class, let alone enough courses or the courses they need to graduate. There's little point to rescuing only K-12 schools when the graduates would have nowhere to go."
Prop 38 has no chance of winning. What a travesty for public education if Prop 30 goes down.
a resident of Stanford
on Nov 2, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Confused - in all seriousness, why don't you see if you can find an email address and ask them?
They are in cahoots with mysterious monies from Arizona, which is currently being investigated. You may want to read the San Jose Mercury News, which has some good stories on their political funding activities, specifically Munger, Jr. and his sister. They are being compared to the Koch brothers, except that so far, they've kept their focus on manipulating state politics, not national. But perhaps that's their next step. Note that sibling Molly Munger is more progressive than the conservative Charley, Jr., which makes it all the more msyterious.
a resident of Downtown North
on Nov 2, 2012 at 5:35 pm
This depresses me. City council takes from developers. School committee takes from persons who do not want money for schools. Where does it go?
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 3, 2012 at 8:55 am
David S. is a registered user.
Confused -- good question. It seems that the PA teachers' union isn't raising enough of a ruckus about these donations, about Prop 30 and Prop 32. IMHO that is because of the outside influence of Mandy Lowell-Munger on local school politics. The teachers are probably afraid, rightly so, of taking any kind of public stance against Lowell's husband for fear of retribution. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 3, 2012 at 11:19 am
Peggy Duncan is a registered user.
I hope that Prop 30 passes. I'm concerned about our standing in Sacramento if the Governor's centerpiece initiative is killed by negative advertising run out of our own community. That will leave us in a politically weak position.
a resident of Nixon School
on Nov 3, 2012 at 11:36 am
soccerdad is a registered user.
The way these billionaire siblings have manipulated the education for the masses, and set working people fighting among themselves over opportunity for their own entertainment sounds like a novel. I would call it "The Munger Games".
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 3, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Ducatigirl is a registered user.
Oh, how I wish I had learned of this in time to join the protest!!
What upsets me is that we had to learn about this after the fact, and worse, through the LA Times!
Sad, sad, sad. And inexcusable! Teachers, give us a chance to be on your side.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 4, 2012 at 6:34 am
Perspective is a registered user.
Whether or not you are for or against any one proposition:
Let me get this straight: You who are protesting outside a private home really think it is acceptable to act like thugs by intimidating private citizens, because you disagree with how they spent their money and chose their sides on any one proposition?
Hmmm...can you imagine if, for example, we protested outside the home and intimidated YOU because you chose "wrong" on a proposition?
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a resident of Midtown
on Nov 4, 2012 at 6:43 am
Perspective is a registered user.
Well, thanks for the PaloAltoOnline story. As a result, I studied both propositions carefully, with a bias against supporting anything which is supported by thugs.
I am voting against Prop 30. It has nothing to do with supporting schools, please note it can be spent on "public safety" also. Prop 38 is specifically directed for schools. Period.
Whether or not you are for more taxes on anyone is a different story, but it seems to me that the Munger/Lowell family is supporting our schools only, which is their right.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 4, 2012 at 7:01 am
Perspective is a registered user.
Ok, read the link you so kindly posted, which states
"His liberal sister, civil rights lawyer Molly Munger, has also spent tens of millions of dollars in the campaign by promoting Proposition 38, another tax-hike proposal." Checked it out, and Molly Munger has contributed 44 million to Prop 38.
So, when are we going to see protests outside her home?
C'mon, folks, quit trying to intimidate people. It is really too brownshirt for the USA.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 4, 2012 at 9:04 am
Ducatigirl is a registered user.
Perspective: Protesting outside someone's home peacefully is not acting like a thug. Thugs do juvenile things like throw rocks and taunt passers-by. I was not there, but I doubt that happened. Many people felt that Charles Munger, Jr should see that he has angered a lot of people. What better way to get the point across than to peacefully demonstrate in front of his home? The sidewalk is public property, he does not own it.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 4, 2012 at 9:06 am
Perspective is a registered user.
Ducatigirl: Then you will not mind if a lot of us protest in front of your home?
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Nov 4, 2012 at 12:37 pm
Hmmm is a registered user.
Perspective - to answer your question - yes. If I ever become wealthy enough to manipulate state politics in a couple of fell swoops by pouring millions of dollars into superPACS & my own agenda, I fully expect it to anger people, as it should. They'd be completely within their rights to protest in front of my house. How about you?
a resident of Community Center
on Nov 4, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Peggy Duncan is a registered user.
Of course protesting on the sidewalk in front of the home of Charles Munger and Mandy Lowell is appropriate. The right of protest is central to our American democracy.
I'm more worried about another thing that Perspective said: "I am voting against Prop 30. It has nothing to do with supporting schools, please note it can be spent on "public safety" also. Prop 38 is specifically directed for schools. Period."
In fact, Prop 30 has everything to do with supporting schools, and failing to pass it will cost our own local schools millions of dollars, and our schools statewide billions. The anti-Prop 30 campaign funded by Munger and Lowell is designed to use Prop 38 to take votes away from 30, using this kind of argument.
a resident of Midtown
on Nov 5, 2012 at 5:40 am
Perspective is a registered user.
Yes, the right to protest is central to the USA. But I have to ask you...isn't it also a "right" of each of us to live free from hassle in our homes? Protesting on a public corner where one is not intimidating anyone in their home, or blocking access to a business..yes. Intimidating at one's home or business, no. My rights end when they interfere with yours, and vice versa. Regardless of how you feel about any one person and their choices of their money use, I firmly believe we need to be civil to each other, and protesting in front of someone's home is not civil. It is intimidation.
As for the actual propositions...well, I read Prop 30 carefully, nowhere did I see anything that put a certain percentage guaranteed to our schools. So I distrust it. If I were to vote for any increased tax for our schools, it would be Prop 38; at least it is a very specific increase for a specific purpose.
a resident of East Palo Alto
on Nov 5, 2012 at 11:53 am
Hmmm is a registered user.
Perspective -your opinion doesn't matter when it comes to protesting, it's the law that matters. If Charley was a corporation, they'd protest at the company offices (you know, corporations ARE people). Besides, it's not like they'd get through the gates at SLAC to protest, nor would that be appropriate. Protesting at his house was appropriate & legal, no matter how you try to twist it.
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A Ford: Currently there are no plans, but that is something we will consider. Thank you for the excellent suggestion.
Solid Super Duty Q Will the Super Duty ever go to IFS like the GM HD trucks?
A FORD: The '11 Super Duty remains on a dedicated heavy-duty frame and suspension. The voice of the customer has been clear to sustain this segment-exclusive feature to achieve the required functional over-8,500-pound-GVW capability.
The Man Plan Q I can't get a manual transfer case in my '09 F-150. Why not?
A Ford: A manual transfer case is still an option on '09 and '10 F-150 4x4s. Ford F-150 offers a manual transfer case with either manual shift on the fly (MSOF) or electronic shift on the fly (ESOF).
No Man Plan Q Why can't I get a manual transmission in my '09 F-150?
A Ford: Limited customer demand resulted in all major half-ton pickups deleting the manual transmission option.
NO Lightening, Just Thunder Q What happened to the Lightning?
A Ford: We now offer an all-new F-150 SVT Raptor, which is a high-performance off-road truck. Ford decided to go in this direction rather than toward a street-performance-based truck like Lightning because we saw the market trends moving toward more off-roading. Also, we believe that off-roading fits better with the truck's natural capabilities. 4WOR: Streets are dumb. Another waste of taxpayer dollars.
Bigger, Badder Raptor Q Will you ever make a crew cab F-150 SVT Raptor?
A Ford We have received many requests for a SuperCrew F-150 SVT Raptor, and we are currently evaluating this suggestion. 4WOR: Sweet! We are considering getting two Saint Bernard puppies to ride around with us.
Not Here Q Will you ever make a crew cab Ranger?
A Ford: Ford Motor Company offers a crew cab Ranger in non-North American markets, where it fulfills the role of a fullsize pickup. In North America, the Ranger fulfills the need for an inexpensive, fuel-efficient commuter vehicle and the F-150 fulfills the need for a larger package with greater capability in the fullsize segment. 4WOR: Thank you for answering our readers' questions, Ford.
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text: Well, I finally bit the bullet and completed my LED transformation. I now have replaced all of the standard halogen bulbs on my truck, to LED (excluding headlight, fogs). The main reason I went with this option, is because I love the look of the "instant on - instant off" of LEDs. In addition, I really like the look of the stock chevy tail light and headlight housings, so I didn't want to go with after market LED housing units. In the picture, it may appear that I turned the lighting down on the LED photo, but I believe it was just the camera adjusting. The pictures were taken at the same lighting level. Results: The LED's are definitely brighter than the standard halogen. I'd say by about 35-50%. As you can see in the picture, the LEDs illimunate more of the chrome reflector inside the housing. I purchased these LUMEN LEDs from carid.com. They are the CANBUS style LEDs. I am very pleased with the results. The only downfall I suppose is that they are $14.99 per bulb, compared to $5.99 for two stand halogen bulbs. But, in the end I think its worth it. I spent $182 alltogether on LED blubs (parking lamps(4), taillamps(4), third brake lights (4), reverse lights (2)), which probably wouldn't even have bought me one after market taillight LED housing. The only problem that I have encountered is with the CANbus system. When I activate my turn signal, it flashes at a normal rate for about 3 flashes then speeds up as if there is a bulb missing. I am calling carid.com today to try and solve this issue. The whole point of the CANbus style LED is to prevent this from occuring, to my knowledge because it has the built in load resistor. If anyone has experienced this problem, please feel free to help. Pros: Lower power draw, brighter, instant on/off, cheap upgrade compared to after market LED housings Cons: Actaul cost per bulb is expensive when compared to halogen, CANbus error eliminating system isnt working properly with the turn signals(attempting to contact IT)


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The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond began organizing a series of technical assistance programs for small businesses in 2010. We were motivated by small businesses who shared their challenges with finding sufficient credit during an economic downturn and from financial institutions that regularly interact with small businesses searching for credit. We partner with a variety of organizations, including nonprofits, government agencies, and financial institutions, as well as other Reserve Banks across the United States.
This training is to support CDFIs in stepping outside their comfort zones to explore new market opportunities and examine processes for innovating new business. Charlotte, March 12-13, 2013.
This forum focused on micro financing and SBA lending products. Charlotte, August 22, 2012.
This seminar explored economic trends and the impact of the shifting banking climate on small businesses. Charlotte, March 8, 2012.
This forum provided small business owners with information, resources and strategies to help develop, manage and grow their businesses through the stages of planning, financing and marketing. Greeneville, November 29, 2011.
This forum targeted minority, women-owned and military-based small business owners to help them develop, manage and grow their small businesses.
Fayetteville, June 7, 2011.
This forum targeted toward women business owners, provided resources related to small business planning, financing and marketing. Charlotte, May 16, 2011.
This forum allowed service providers and lenders to share information on challenges related to accessing capital, problem solving and success. Charlotte, February, 3, 2011. (Presentations and video)
This forum discussion focused on small business financing needs, practices, credit access and technical support. Chapel Hill, April 20, 2010.
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The awesomeness of Doodhsagar waterfalls
Trip Start Aug 10, 2012
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The next morning, we set off for the Doodhsagar waterfalls in the Vasco-Kulem passenger train. The map we had bought, turned out to be useful on this journey. Just before Kulem, is another station called Kalem, and without knowing the fact that these are two different, one could be forgiven for thinking that one is indeed the other. Since we had seen both Kulem and Kalem on the map, we were not confused. But some European girls, who were also on the train,were. They got off the train and had to jump on it again, making the train ride a great adventure for them !
From Kulem there are a couple of ways to the Doodhsagar falls. One is to through the forest, to the foot of the falls. The forest department has 4WD jeeps that take you there. Local guys also operate bikes to take you there. Another route is to reach the middle of the Doodhsagar waterfalls through Braganza ghat, along the railway track. You can either trek up to there or you can convince the motorman of a goods train to take you on board and hope you get a signal at Doodhsagar, so you can hop off the goods train. Passenger trains do not stop at Doodhsagar.
In the monsoon, the forest department doesn't operate the 4WD. However, that morning a huge tree had fallen off enroute the waterfall, so that road was closed down. The local guys there who operate the bikes agreed to be our guides and fixed up with the motorman of the train that was going to leave soon.
The European girls backed off because they were not sure of how it would be "through the tropical rainforest in the torrential rains". We had two Slovenian guys for company, though. So Chetan and I, the two Slovenain guys and a father-son(kid) pair from Mumbai, along with the two guides, perched ourselves outside the engine of the goods trains, and set off to visit the Doodhsagar waterfalls.
As the train gathered speed, we stood there at the edge holding on to the railing, with our cameras ready. With the wind in our face, climbing up the steep Braganza ghat on the seamless tracks fringed with lush green forest in a rhythmic motion...it was a liberating feeling !
The railways tracks actually trace a U over a valley approaching the Doodhsagar waterfalls. So the first glimpse of the falls is from across the valley. Our guide knew the exact point at which we would see the waterfalls, and he started shouting"camera ready, view point, view point". We got the cameras all ready....The train slowly(and extremely steadily) approached the view point....and i literally froze.
It was as if the Doodhsagar had hypnotised me. At that moment, I couldn't care about the camera, photograph, view point or anything else. I just couldn't get my eyes off it. Such is its spell from even so far off.
As the train approached the Doodhsagar station, we saw groups of people already there. There was one big group which had even pitched a tent on a platform there. We jumped off the train at the signal, and started approaching the falls. On the other side, we could see the lower end of the waterfall.
From afar, it looks like a misty cloud covered area around the waterfall. Its actually just the water splashing off the waterfall. Its momentum is strong enough for it to cross over the railways tracks onto the other side. The railway tracks were all wet around here and we had to put the cameras back in the bag.
By then, our guide told us it was time for the next goods train to pass, so we had to leave. We had not yet had our heart's fill, so we decided to chuck the train. We told them we wanted to spend more time there and didn't mind walking back all the way.
We reached the falls, and walked down the steps to get a closer look. Standing there on the steps, we were drenched with just the water splashing off the actual waterfall. Needless to say, you cant actually step under or into the waterfall.
We spent some more time around the waterfalls, seeing it in awe from every angle possible. After spending a couple of hours there, we started on our way back.
We crossed numerous tunnels, pausing to read the details about each one, mindful the whole while of the sound of any approaching train.
At several points, we saw people working on the tracks, mostly fixing the slipped out plates. It's a lot of hard work they put in, to ensure the safety of our trains on these tracks.
Initially it was fun walking along the railway tracks, taking in the forest and several smaller falls around. But after a while, it got hurtful. Some stretches didn't have enough spaces to walk next to the railway track, so you had to walk through it. And walking through the pointed stones starts hurting after a while. Besides, there was nothing really exciting about that to walk the whole 11 km.
One of the workers told us that a train would be coming soon and we could board it at the next station, Sonalium. We paced further and reached Sonalium just in time. Its one of those stations, where station means just a board saying Sonalium. It does not have a platform, they don't even issue tickets here. It was the Amravati Express and we climbed up through the staircase on the train.
Dudhsagar waterfalls are a popular weekend getaway from people along the Goa-Karnatak border. On weekends, especially Sundays, there are hoards of people from all age groups visiting this place. This is the first time I saw, that the goods train was a common mode of transport for the people to get to some place. The railway staff is very well aware of this, and are very co operative.
The lack of easy access and infrequent trains also gives rise to some dare devils here.


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Like a kid in a candy castle!
Trip Start Dec 12, 2012
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Unfortunately this doesn't mean what Jeff thinks it should! Hahaha
First we explored some more of the rooms inside the chateau. Jeff all excited being allowed to wander around as he likes and take photos. A lot of chateaus etc won't let you take photos inside so he's like a kid in a candy castle! After an hour or two the rain let up a little so we decided to "welly" up and head off for a tramp around the estate in the mud
Walked to the other end of the lake and looked back at the chateau with the grey clouds behind it. Even in the gloomy weather it's breathtaking and we can't believe were' staying here! Strolled around the copse of woods for a little while then checked out the hothouse and the other buildings. There's sure a lot of buildings in this estate.
Getting a bit chilly by now so back inside, de-wellied, then down to the games room for a couple of rounds of fooseball! Not exactly what we thought we'd be doing in a chateau!
Getting a bit peckish by now so wandered down to the kitchen to see about getting a cuppa and maybe scrounging a croissant left over from breakfast. There are cafes in the adjoining village but unfortunately they're all closed between Christmas and New Years. Hmmm, bit of a tactical error there what!
We found Cynthia the owner in the kitchen and she kindly offered to make us a snack and also booked us into a restaurant in the next village for dinner
While having lunch we heard the history of the chateau. I had assumed Cynthia bought it from the ancestral owners, but it's actually been out of the original families hands for over 100 years. It was built 160 years ago after the former chateau was pulled down. The original owners died just before the 20th century, the next owner let the Nazis occupy the Chateau and after the war none of the locals would work for him or have anything at all to do with him so he had to sell.
It was then a summer camp (a summer camp!!!) for the next 30years and had an Olympic sized swimming pool in the front garden. For the 20 years after that it changed hands numerous times but was never occupied.
Seems a lot of people bought it thinking they could make it into apartments (council said no) or a golf course (drainage issues) or they just realised the enormity and cost of restoring it to it's former glory, so instead it just sat there becoming more and more derelict
Cynthia and her husband bought it just over 10years ago and set about restoring it. She's done an amazing job but what vision to take it from what it was to what we see today.
Speaking of... Jeff was itching to have a peek in the un-restored floors and lucky for him Cynthia said ok seeing it was just the two of us. Armed with our phones as torches we scampered upstairs and started to explore.
The top three floors were all in a similar state, bare floorboards, bare plaster with holes in both at times and sometimes large sections of ceiling pulled down too. Jeff even went up one of the winding staircases to a turret. I was quite happy to stay behind for that. Was half expecting to fall through the floor every second step I took. Silly as we could see tools and so forth from workmen on every floor so it was obviously quite safe!
Spent a few hours roaming these floors, constantly being amazed that Cynthina transformed it from this into something so beautiful. When she bought the chateau it only had ONE bathroom in the entire place
Time for dinner, so off into the dark with the instructions of "go straight" (we know how well that works for us.. especially when the castle exits onto a T junction), a few wrong turns but eventually found our way to the restaurant a couple of villages over.
Now, Cynthia had warned us that the owner was a little eccentric. Yes.. well we could see that within about 2 seconds and I think a better adjective would be "complete FREAK!".
First he sat us at a table for 4, moved things around to make it a table for 2 (we were the only diners in the whole place) and then insisted we sit closer together. Follows much scraping of table and chairs to rearrange us until we were 5cms closer and each had to straddle a table leg – but he was happy. Once he left the room we surreptitiously rearranged ourselves to be more comfortable, only to have another round of table and chair scraping when he came back in the room and moved us back. It was about this time I started mouthing "Freak" every time he left the room.
Luckily, the food was good, and too much of it as usual as you had to choose one of the set menu options
During our meal, Mr Weirdo kept bringing over photo albums to show us – sometimes it was of his restaurant showing it 10yrs ago vs current day, or it could be photos of his aging parents house in whoop whoop that he's trying to sell for them. We also saw photos of his wife's scarily floral B&B, and randomly, lots of photos of old cars that have stopped at his restaurant.
Time came to leave and seriously, he followed us out the door and made us go look at his function room across the courtyard where he'll be hosting 100 people for new years eve. What an extremely odd little man! Very friendly, but it was like being subjected to a strange Uncles spoon collection against your will!
We also had to sign his guest book, and noticed another diner had summed it up perfectly, saying "... very French with shades of Basil Fawlty and Manuel". What more is there to say?


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I'm preparing to treat with OA later this month. I have used my homemade stainless steel 3/8" pipe vaporizer but it takes a while to heat up to vaporization temperature.
I figure it will take even longer with the lower temps in January.
Does anyone know if black iron pipe (gas line pipe) will react with OA in an adverse way. I want to try using 1/4" black iron as it's cheaper and readily available. Probably heat up to temp. faster as well.
Any help appreciated.


text: I am expanding mine to include the automated sub finder system which placed me to sub today in Industrial Arts (woodworking and welding classes with juvenile delinquents) while there is a big burly dude subbing in the regular art room next door, and someone else subbing in social studies, which I used to teach. Only one hour to go, or I'd be asking if one of you could come and kill me. Oh...and another pet peeve: husbands who drink all the sparkling water and other beverages in individual containers so that the only choices I had to bring here for lunch were a soda or a beer. I never drink soda. But I'm drinking it right now. And given these classes, I should have just brought beer. (Seriously, I usually don't mind subbing but this is awful!)


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BlueCross BlueShield says healthcare premiums are expected to rise
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield President and CEO Bill Gracey stopped by the Kingsport Rotary Meeting Wednesday to talk about the future of healthcare.
Gracey told the crowd that because of the Affordable Health Care Act, premiums are expected to rise in 2014 by 20 to 30 percent for individuals and five to 10 percent for groups.
He says says after the initial rate shock, it should be less of a hurdle in the future. "I don't think the price changes will be as dramatic in 2015 as they will be in 2013-2014, but I think as new people are coming on board and moving in the exchange, we will continue to see a pricing impact," said Gracey.
Gracey also says 50 million people are currently without healthcare and that he believes the Affordable Healthcare Act will provide more access.


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Diane Keaton Gossip
Diane Keaton gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Smutty Social Media, November 18, 2016
How fast do you think Rita Ora would jump at a chance with The Weeknd? Look for that rumour to hit a lower-tier tabloid soon. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I mean.... @theweeknd Full Story
We've reached Peak Pontifex
The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones… HBO is architect of what is now known as Peak TV. There are other brilliant shows on other great networks but HBO is expected to be A+ all the time, and don't think they don't know it. Case in point: the 47-second trailer for The Young Pope starring Jude Law Full Story
Smutty Social Media, February 5, 2016
Diane Keaton is publishing a book called, "The House That Pinterest Built." I prefer Houzz. .@Spicyqbin I'm in love with @Pinterest. In fact, I'm publishing a book called "The House That Pinterest Built. Full Story
The Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue 2016
I wrote last week in anticipation of the annual Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue. They revealed the cover yesterday – no Michael B Jordan but that's because it's all women. And, unlike past years, when the magazine was criticised for its lack of representation, this time they've included three women of colour, one on the front page: Viola Davis; and a range of ages: Jane Fonda and Jennifer Lawrence both on the cover. Full Story
Love The Coopers
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The trailers for the never-to-be-classic Christmas movie Love The Coopers make it out to be a banal but well-meaning piece of holiday fluff, filling the obligatory "ensemble dramedy" slot on the holiday movie bingo card created by the success of Love Actually. It's a multi-narrative ensemble piece featuring a slew of Big Names, including Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Olivia Wilde, Ed Helms, Amanda Seyfried, Alan Arkin, Anthony Mackie, and Marisa Tomei. Full Story
Diane, Gwyneth, Matthew, Andie
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Several Hollywood stars were honoured at the Golden Camera Awards in Berlin this weekend. Diane Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the current Best Actor favourite, Matthew McConaughey. G's wearing Prada. Also, she's supposedly selling her London home because they want to downsize and her neighbours are happy that she's getting the f-ck out. Full Story
Diane Keaton: Best Globes Silver
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Lord, I love it. And I am not a Keaton person, per se. I mean, I like her and I think she's interesting but I'm not a devotee like some. I don't have a thing for turtlenecks and gloves and hats. But I'm not made of stone. I had my head turned by that suit like every other woman watching the show, thought about it, and then decided what I really wanted was that long, silver hair. Full Story
Diane Keaton wants Ryan Gosling
Diane Keaton was in Toronto yesterday and appeared on The Marilyn Denis Show. I can't find any pap photos of her. And there are several pap agencies represented in Toronto. For some reason, I guess Diane Keaton wasn't a draw...?Who doesn't love Diane Keaton? As my friend Michelle noted yesterday, Diane Keaton is universally adored. Full Story
Morning Glory lady wood
For Rachel McAdams. How hard are you for Rachel McAdams? Gorgeous Rachel McAdams quivered everyone at the NY premiere of Morning Glory last night. I mean, Michael Sheen didn't have a chance, did he? For those of you asking, far as I know, as of 2 weeks ago, they were still happening. The way she looks here, it's probably still happening. Full Story
Still got it?
Nice to see they don't just offer movies to 18 year olds these days. It's Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton on the set of Morning Glory in New York yesterday. Sounds like a comedy. About a Dan Rather-ish anchor man who can't keep up with the gossipy new news environment and quits only to sign back on with a morning show. Full Story


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Double Room with Breakfast near the Beach
Maximální počet hostů2
Počet místností1
Velikost60 m²
Floor No.2
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Accommodation summary
|Calle de Alfons el Magnánim, 08019 Barcelona, Španělsko
|Typ nemovitosti
|Soukromý pokoj
|Ident. objektu
It includes the full enjoyment of a healthy and nutritious BREAKFAST, all to suit the tenant, which consists of:
Coffee, Tea and / or teas.
Milk, Cereal, Yogurt and fruit juices.
Homemade bread, muffins or croissants.
Butter, Jam.
Different Sausages and Cheese.
Fruit of the station.
The flat is located in the privileged area of the Forum, one of the best destinations of the new residential and tourist area of the city. Our place is located between two of the largest shopping and leisure centers. (Diagonal Mar and Glories) Therefore, you will enjoy a good time (on the beach, partying, shopping ...) and a relaxing time on the floor.
Five minutes from the Mar Bella beach (nudist).
Two minutes from Diagonal Mar Shopping Center
Ten minutes from Glories Shopping Centre.
Two minutes from the Convention Center and Business Forum
Twelve minutes from Downtown (Plaza Catalunya)
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and very attractive to tourists, there is plenty of events celebrating crankcase cultural, sports or business.
This is intended as a short guide to the essential activities you can not miss in 2014.
I. music
II. sports
III. Barcelona Fairs
IV. fashion
Next to the Metro stop L4 "Besos Mar".
Two minutes from tram line stops the T4 "Forum"
Two minutes Bus Stop n. 7, 36 and 43
Two minutes from Bus Nit n. 6 and 7.
Therefore, you will be able to reach the city center in minutes.
There is also ample street parking and / or Underground parking nearby.
Two minutes from the Hospital del Mar Forum.
Domovní řádAs the owner lives in the apartment at the time of arrival, we offer personalized service and easier for our tenants, and pick them up at a meeting place, and accompany them to the floor.
Upon arrival, we will give you a map of Barcelona where is all the information needed to visit the city, will guide you through everything you need during your stay in Barcelona.
On the floor will receive the keys, both the house and the room, on our part, and a small welcome snack.
We provide you with a set of towels.
You can use the kitchen, you'll have your own fridge and you can use the washing machine.
You can also use the rest of the floor, lounge and dining room.
The Wi-Fi reception, will be provided immediately to the addition to the house.
Check in is flexible. The Check out is before 11 AM, but the bags and belongings may be left in another room qualified to do so. Once the reservation is made, we will talk about the schedule is good for you.
|Weekly rate for 1 guest
|128 €
|Monthly rate for 1 guest
|510 €
|Cena za více než 1 ubytované(ých)
|11 € Cena za osobu/noc navíc
|Příjezd po
|Check-in before
|Odjezd před
|Stornovací podmínky
We booked this room from Barcelona for 5 nights and left first thing in the first morning. We couldnt sleep the whole night due to all the noise from the street and no air change in the room. We were really tired that day and lost one holiday day. The house was dirty and the bathroom was so unpleasant that I skipped shower that morning.The breakfast is not a breakfast, it is milk, coffee, tea and pack of bread (white toast) for your stay. We booked into a hotel the next day so our whole holiday would not be ruined. The host is not really good with english skills if you hope to communicate. The neighbour hood is not nice and coming home late can be scary, looks like a ghetto. Before coming there I did look into the area and tried to contact Wimbdu support in a hope of cancellation but they answered me after my stay which is not okay as I contacted them 2 weeks before my holiday an with flexible cancellation policy.
This room is a bit small but overall really nice. Apartment is located in a quiet residential area, about 2 minutes walk to the metro station. Public transport in Barcelona is great. Pedro is very thoughtful and breakfast is excellent. We had great stay here. Thanks a lot!
Was a really good and relaxed place to stay. The flat is near the metro, so no problem to reach the city etc.
We had a great stay here. Pedro is a very kind person and we felt really welcome. Nice area to stay and close to the beach.
Thank you very much for your kind hospitality! The hosts are friendly and the care is excellent. Recommend it to others.
Pedro Antonio is an excellent host. He provided us with everything we needed - maps, information about the city, a delicious breakfast and even umbrellas when it was raining. His apartment was very clean and with a great location (near to a metro station and a supermarket). Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much and recommend it to everyone planning to visit the beautiful Barcelona.
it was a good stay in Pedros flat, i felt welcome and like at home. breakfasts are great added value of this place, i really appreciate this option. overall great value for the money spent. the beach is 10mins walk from apartment!! thanks luiz and pedro
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Your most pressing National Electrical Code (NEC) questions answered
Q. Is it acceptable to use a 14 AWG conductor for the bonding jumper to a receptacle on a 20A branch circuit?
A. No. An equipment bonding jumper used to connect the grounding terminal of a receptacle to a metal box must be sized in accordance with 250.122, based on the rating of the circuit overcurrent device [250.146].


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I had intended to check out this movie and feature it here in this series for some time, I had heard nothing but good things about it. It's Oscar win Sunday night for Best Documentary Feature finally pushed me to watch it, and I couldn't be happier that I did.
"Searching for Sugar Man" tells nothing short of a miraculous story. A story that, honestly, I still have a hard time believing. I think that anyone who watches will be amazed and inspired.


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PRO VIBE 7S Handlebar - $88.00
The 7S of the PRO Vibe 7S Handlebars stands for 7000 series aluminum. 7050 to be exact. Strong, light, and reliable, it's the alloy of choice when you're not ready to go for carbon-fiber. It's even the pro team choice, if, for no other reason, than many mechanics don't want the hassle of checking carbon fiber bars. The 7S Bars give you the same shape as the Vibe DC carbon, with the strength and reliability of aluminum.The 7S takes another feature of the DC carbon and transposes it in aluminum -- the 31.8mm tops. You'll notice that the tops of the handlebars have no reduction in diameter from the clamp until the bars start to sweep forward. The wide 31.8mm section gives you lots to hold onto as well as increases rigidity.Another plus of the 7S is the short 79mm reach. What this allows is lots of range for your forearms when muscling the drops out of the saddle. With longer reach bars, you have a greater chance of hitting your arms on the bars. Here, with the short reach, it's nearly impossible.The curve of the handlebars from the tops to the forward part of the rake has been designed to allow a seamless transition between Shimano STI levers and the bars. By this, we mean that it will feel like one long, smooth perch from the curve of the bars to the end of your STI hoods. Other brand levers will work, too.The Pro Vibe 7S Handlebar has a 31.8mm clamp diameter and comes in three widths -- 40, 42, and 44cm measured center-to-center. They are available in Matte Black or White and have a modern round bend, with what we'd call a relatively short drop and reach. The drop is 130mm and the reach is 79mm. The bars are grooved to allow two cable housings under the tape for a super clean look and comfortable grip. They can be used with any 31.8mm stem without voiding the warranty, and there is no rider weight limit, so even the most brutish sprinters should have no fear. Shimano says they can be used safely with clip-on aerobars. - $88.00


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On episode #110 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Alan, Rich, and Dickson discuss bacteria that can utilize arsenic in place of phosphorus, the passing of Frank Fenner, polio outbreak in The Congo, solving criminal cases of HIV transmission, and classifying viruses by capsid structure.
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Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Plan to Overhaul Medicare
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WASHINGTON — A Democratic senator, Ron Wyden of Oregon, and a Republican representative, Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, unveiled a bipartisan plan on Wednesday to revamp Medicare and make a fixed federal contribution to the cost of coverage for each beneficiary.
The lawmakers aim to reshape the debate over the giant health insurance program by addressing concerns that have provoked fierce opposition to similar ideas in the past.
Just as important as the details of their proposal was the fact that the two were working together on an issue that both parties have exploited for political advantage.
In 2010, many Republicans won House seats — and the support of older voters — by arguing that President Obama's health care law would damage Medicare. Democrats are hoping to retake the House by arguing that Mr. Ryan and other House Republicans are pushing for the privatization of Medicare, which they say could greatly increase costs for beneficiaries.
The new Wyden-Ryan proposal would make major structural changes in Medicare and limit the government's open-ended financial commitment to the program.
Under the proposal, known as premium support, Medicare would subsidize premiums charged by private insurers that care for beneficiaries under contract with the government.
Congress would establish an insurance exchange for Medicare beneficiaries. Private plans would compete with the traditional Medicare program and would have to provide at least the same benefits. The federal contribution in each region would be based on the cost of the second-cheapest option, whether that was a private plan or traditional Medicare.
In addition, the growth of Medicare would be capped; in general, spending would not be allowed to increase more than the growth of the economy, plus 1 percentage point — a much slower rate of increase than Medicare has historically experienced.
The proposal is sure to come under fire from beneficiaries and Democrats, who see themselves as the pre-eminent defenders of Medicare.
For his part, Mr. Wyden said: "Medicare is the most important fiber in the social safety net. I would never do anything to shred it, weaken it or harm it in any way."
Unlike the Ryan budget blueprint approved by the House in April, Mr. Ryan said, the new proposal would preserve the traditional fee-for-service Medicare program as an option for all beneficiaries.
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Katrina kaif ( Katrina Turquotte ) is a bollywood actress. Kaif made her acting debut with film Boom (2003).
She is also famous for item songs "Sheila Ki Jawani" from Tees Maar Khan (2010) and "Chikni Chameli" from Agneepath (2012).
Kaif was born in Hong Kong, to an English mother, Susanna Turquotte, and an Indian father.
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She spent subsequent years in Hawaii, and then in London, Britain, She started modeling accidentally when she was in Hawaii at the tender age of 14, when she was approached for a jewelry campaign. Thereafter she continued modeling in London. Katrina had made Mumbai her base, didn't mind singing and dancing around trees and as a result is now one of the biggest mega-stars, perhaps one of the highest paid female-lead actresses in Bollywood, and a crowd-puller whenever she makes an appearance for a live song and dance number.
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What is the role of grey hat hacktivism groups in the security world?
On one hand they help me sell work. My clients see this stuff on the news and might decide to get serious about stuff I have been pitching. They are forcing companies to deal with security issues.
On the other hand, what they are doing is illegal and might make people who don't understand the nuances between white, grey and black hat hacking turn against us altogether. If I start getting FBI agents knocking on my lab door because I am running a legitimate external scans on a range of client IP's, my prices are going up.
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Collapsed objects weighing millions or billions of times as much as the Sun lie at the heart of nearly all galaxies. New images are finally stripping the mystery from these spheres of warped space.
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Black holes are among the most extreme and intriguing objects in the universe. They are also among the most difficult to study, being incredibly small and incredibly dark (that's the "black" part) when left in isolation. But the massive black holes that live in the centers of most or all major galaxies are rarely left on their own. Instead they pull in nearby stars and gas, creating hot disks of plasma, mysterious jets of particles, and a cacophony of radiation. New techniques are bringing these black holes into view and starting to uncover the ways that they affect the overall form and evolution of galaxies. And black hole observations are about to get even better: A huge cloud of gas is about to fall into the central black hole in the Milky Way, touching off celestial fireworks, and the new global Event Horizon Telescope should make it possible to view black holes directly for the first time.
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Our lightened, garlic-infused cream sauce is perfect with tender chard. Try this creamy dish alongside broiled New York strip steak.
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chard stems and cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chard leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook, stirring once, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a colander placed in the sink and press with a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid. Return the chard to the pot, cover and keep warm.
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Original post made by Alamo Ron, Alamo, on Sep 23, 2010
I therefore propose a name for this famous commercial presence.
His name, of course, is Gordon.
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Dear Dolores,
Such a fun topic of names. You and I are still searching for the name of the shoe shine horse, often seen as a humorous eye sore, that stands tall at the Alamo Hay and Grain. Maybe we could get a large Gecko to sit astride this horse of several names and we could call them both Gordon.
It also brings up the question in Alamo about how much demand there is for a hay and grain store? Who are their customers and what are they doing with hay and grain? And why a horse on top of an old post office building?
Many would be more pleased with a unicorn, especially the children of long ago that named the horse, Norman. Ah, but likely not a good name for a Gecko.
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He be Norman.


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In the late 60's when we were planning our Tucson, Arizona home, we visited La Posta Quemada Ranch near Vail Arizona which was for sale at the time and only 10 minutes from our land. The price was so reasonable for all the acreage offered and the home was just what we wanted, but on teacher salaries it was way beyond our reach. We did, however, use ideas from that Spanish hacienda style ranch when we built our own hacienda.
La Posta Quemada Ranch is now part of Colossal Cave Mountain Park and is the place from which trail rides can be taken into the scenic and unspoiled foothills of the Rincon Mountains following the National Mail Stagecoach route. Of all the horseback riding facilities in our area, this one offers the most scenic rides for guests when they visit our Bed & Breakfast accommodations.


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Diseases of the body garner sympathy, says comedian Ruby Wax — except those of the brain. Why is that? With dazzling energy and humor, Wax, diagnosed a decade ago with clinical depression, urges us to put an end to the stigma of mental illness.
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Within an austere theatrical framework Isabel Bayón arranged traditional flamenco forms to trace the woman's inner journey. Very slowly the lights come up on a woman revolving in a void, with a man's voice that seems to be issuing from a faraway cave, wailing the siren song of memory. The woman stamps and curls her arms and stares sharply in all directions, looking out into the dark. A recorded pianist plays one of the more introspective of Bach's Goldberg Variations. The woman dances the music, gesturing or turning on every note.
Finally, with five musicians seated to one side, she moves upstage to a room suggested by simple black drapes open in front of a white wall. The woman withdraws to this space and meditates while the musicians play and sing. (Miguel Ortega was the anguished singer, with Jesús Torres on guitar, Antonio Coronel on percussion, and Luis Peña and Carlos Grilo as clappers.)
During each musical interlude Bayón changes clothes, each costume representing a different frame of mind or stage of her life and affording her a motive for dancing. There's a flamenco gown with a voluminous ruffled train, a silk print afternoon dress, a conservative black strapless, a heavy white shawl that she slings around like a matador's cape.
The concept was reminiscent of a Martha Graham psychological study, but I thought Bayón danced almost the same way in each of her memory incarnations. Her footwork usually doubled the rhythms of the musicians, and the amplification system was balanced so that you couldn't distinguish her sounds from theirs. She seemed to have a bottomless repertory of decorative arm movements, but I thought she got less interesting as the process unfolded.
Noche Flamenca's La plaza had all the unpredictable temperament that Bayón lacked, and none of her glamour — except for whatever it is that fascinates you and tempts you to dive off the rocks in a storm. Barrio herself is at the center of the whirlpool. She leads the players on at the beginning, a small sturdy figure in black pants, jacket, and a red shirt. You hardly notice her, but you realize there's an energy that's pulling the group together, rallying them to do their best in the series of numbers that follow. What's so fine is that all the performers are first-rate. (The singers were Manuel Gago and Emilio Florido, the dancers Sol La Argentinita and Rebeca Tomás, the guitarists Salva de María and Amir Haddad.) Antonio Jimûnez danced a solo of slashing gestures and spurts of fast footwork that accelerated to sudden defiant conclusions. Gago howled out a sad story whose words seemed all vowels, his clear tenor securely retaining the pitch even in the midst of sobs.
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