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What's most important here for you and those fortunate, is that you can always rebuild and move forward. You have your life and those close to you...what else do you (or I) really need?
this is where Belicheck edges Coughlin in my book.
NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
Left Indianopolis at 9 pm on Thursday. Didn't get to a hotel until Saturday at 4 AM. 7 hour flight, four hour layover, 5 hour flight, 4 hour bus ride, followed by standing in line, then 2 1 hour bus rides and a 1 hour cab ride. I'd rather have rockets being shot at me....
I'm sorry but give the opposing Defences for both the Cowboys and Steelers CREDIT.
Eli played like pure **** both games. Period.
3rd Down conversion?
Back foot throwing?
Skittish in the pocket?
I do love Eli, I do, I really do, but call it like it is.
Trying to win with come from behind tosses is NOT the way to win. Dominate for the full 60...
And the D doesn't get a pass from me, but I blame Fewell mostly for the playcalling and soft zones.
This Team can use that Bye sooner than I thought.
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NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
Stupid little mistakes/penalties cost us too many times... like when it put Tynes 51 yard miss 10 yards further back than it needed to be.
The offense is in a daze. Diehl either wasn't ready to start, or there's no hope for him.
I thought we were going to get a lucky win 2 weeks in a row. I'm glad we didn't. These guys need to realize they can't just mail it in.
66 is toast Mr. Zim...I love the guy but the facts stand for themselves.
Eli has regressed and why who really knows?
The D may be "tired" from being out there all the time but what the hell. when given lemons ...
As "well-coached" as this Team is, here is where a Belicheck mindset may trump a Coughlin.
Foot on throat, step down, harder, harder, stomp !!!
NFL Championships : 1927 1934 1938 1956 Super Bowl Champions: XXI XXV XLII XLVI
what I'm seeing is teams are trying to take away the deep stuff with 2 safties helping deep...I wish eli would take what they give him...on 3rd and one the back shoulder throw to randle, head scratcher and the fade to him in the endzone...they will be fine..this team is too talented imo.


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by NYPistonFan729, Sep 29, 2007.
Some good family news THE TICKER: Sheffield, wife welcome kid No. 3
I just heard Shaq spends $12k a month on food !!! - $10,065 in electricity, - !!! OK this guys Carbon Footprint is size 20...
If Shaq spend 12,000 monthly on food. Then he and his wife only get $67 per meal for the 90 meals each eats per month. Wonder if he drinks expensive wine, or 30 year old single malt.........Needs to order off the "10 dollar menu"..........
I'm finding it hard to believe Shaq makes do with only three squares a day.
OK you know they have like 7 kids right. Their baby daughter is HUGE, looks like mommy, but built like daddy.
I really wonder about these big guys having daughters...how tall will they be, what body type they will be.........it is one thing to be 7 foot and a man, but a girl.........not good
Yeah 7' is a bit much. But I gots a serious jones for that 6-foot / 5-inch frame of super-fine Candace Parker....Hmmm-Hmmm-Good.
Here is my belated x-mas gift to you Kgreg..your own Candace Parker photo gallery. She is nice, but too young for me to lust after because afterall I am a grown %%%%% man...although I wish I could hook her up with my 21 year son..since the LA Sparks have the # 1 pick so she will be heading this way after March madness...
Hmmmmmmm Caaaanndace rrrrrrrggghh
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My name is Reece and for the past couple of years i have been tirelessly searching for the perfect, well balanced all round dog. I knew from a young age i would want to become a owner/handler of a herding type breed. After much research and debate i decided upon a GSD. I have always had a very keen interest in canines and knew what was necessary and what wasn't. I am a strong believer in the fact that a animal should have a purpose and be as true to that original form as possible which these days is very rare in gsd. I have selected a gsd by elimination of other similar breeds. For example A real border collie (working) is not a pet and i do not think should ever be kept as a pet as this is a pure working animal. I was very interested in a dutch shepherd and the belgian malinois but again i feel these are 100% working breeds and is generally unfair to keep as a pet. (By this i am reffering to the majority of standard everyday homes, i know there can be exceptions). I have spoke to many breeders both UK based and international regarding the gsd, I have gathered allot of information on individual dogs, things to look for , traits etc.
I spend endless hours on PDB and working dog eu looking into dog history and pedigrees and studying what each dog brings to the bloodlines. I would consider myself a pedigree enthusiast.
I am only 21 however i have a passion for bringing the best out in any animal and have worked dogs for the majority of my life. This has included obedience, gundog trailing, herding, agility and brief protection work. I have worked with a wide variety of breeds and feel i can handle all professionally and appropriately. I have recently become a homeowner and am seeking the perfect animal to join me. I Prefer the working Line dogs (only a preference/opinion) due to their overall health, brain and working ability linking them more closely to their original roots.
I know what dogs i would love to be in the pedigree of my gsd and i have my all time favorites.
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The above is simply because of them as individuals AND their lines. There is more but it may go on forever.
Look forward to speaking with you lot, expanding my knowledge and making new friends.
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[quote user="dezzzR"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="dezzzR"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="dezzzR"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="bigblue4417"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"]ya know Pappy- that really is an awful way to look at things
**** is always going to happen, there will always be ups and there will always be downs.
Every team has their own fortune in their own hands. Every year the whole season boils down to a couple of moments within our control and we **** the bed in those moments.
Had we not choked away a 21 point lead in less than 7 minutes we would have made the playoffs and the Packers would not have.
That Eagles game was the failure of our season and nail in the coffin.
The Titans game at home is another one that comes to mind.
Our worst games are always at home, why is that? We have 0 home field advantage...
na, week 3 loss is just part of the ride
if ur playing poker and you lose a big hand early and are short stacked for the whole game but then u end up heads up and go all in and lose - do u blame the early hand for the loss or the hand that had all the chips in the middle?
Bottom line Eagles was the first moment we blew and Packers were the second moment we blew. That was that
[/quote]yea but if we win that game were in the playoffs.in football every game is just as important as the next, expect division.
again there is up and down to every season. There has been only one perfect season ever.
Bottom line we essentially lost two playoff games when we knew it was all in the line before the playoffs even started
[/quote]100% agreed but if we won the titans game, like we should have, we wouldnt of been in that situation. if the season comes down to a game late in the season again and we loose, im going to look at the redskins game and the seahawks game.
and honestly thats a stupid outlook
we controlled our own destiny and had two games of knowing that and lost both of them...
your unrealistic
[/quote]actually im being very realistic. its simple add and subtract. the only reason why the eagles and greenbay were important games is because we lost easier games we should have won in the beginning of the season.
even if we won that game it would of meant that the Minnisota game was the game with everything pushed in the middle. The Tenn game STILL wouldn't of been the game. Your hindsight is jdaded


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What is the latest on the Zuffa situation
Original post made by Curious, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jul 29, 2010
house that burnt down/Zuffa home by St Augustines?
I don't think I have read anything recently about any kind of trial, etc, about the home and I was concerned about the length of time taken to bring Ms Zuffa to trial? I know she has been accused of a number of things and hadn't seen anything regarding the outcome?
I was concerned for her youngest son, as it doesn't seem right that a child should have to live so long without knowledge of what happened in an event that was so life altering.
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on Jul 30, 2010 at 5:25 pm
It sure would be nice for some closure, I wonder if the district attorney will ever bring this to trial. There have been so many people suffering from what Mrs. Zuffa has done.
a resident of Amador Estates
on Sep 30, 2010 at 7:28 pm
What is taking so long? Does it really take almost two years do find the cause of the fire and to formerly charge some one? I think the authorities are scared to do some thing. This seems like a big cover up. Maybe we need the PW to do some more investigating and if they can't handle it maybe a real news paper can investigate this cover up.
a resident of Downtown
on Dec 27, 2012 at 8:34 am
mind you own business
a resident of Downtown
on Dec 27, 2012 at 8:41 am
What is this world coming to? Do you really think its any of your business when it comes to Deonna Zuffas sentence or outcome of her case? I think the world would be a much better place if you snooty a** Pleasanton people would mind your own business! My god are you really that bored that you need the details on others lives? Get on with your life and stay the hell out of everyone elses. Maybe you should think about tending to your own family.. I know Deonna and she is not a bad person,, sh** happens,,,, deal with it...


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Seagate: JP Morgan Cuts to Sell on Margin, Competition Risks
Shares of disk-drive maker Seagate Technology (STX) are down 55 cents, or 2%, at $28.11, after J.P. Morgan's Mark Moskowitz cut his rating on the shares to Underweight from Neutral, writing that "HDD stocks trade on gross margin trend-lines, which are likely to worsen," given weak trends in the PC and enterprise server markets, with the added risk that Seagate could lose share next year as existing contract with original equipment makers end.
The trends in the end markets for drives are not good, writes Moskowitz:
The end market dynamics facing HDD vendors are not encouraging. Today, in a separate report, we are publishing our revised C2013 HDD industry unit growth assumption for a decline of -1.5%, versus growth of 2.4% previously. In PCs and HDDs, we expect growth prospects to remain muted, and the risk of SSD displacement of HDDs in notebook PCs could intensify as PC vendors look to improve the attractiveness of the PC form factor at a time when IT dollars continue to shift to tablets and smartphones.
Moskowitz cut his estimate for next year's global PC sales to 345.5 million units from a prior 357.8 million estimate. That may lead to drive industry total shipments of 575.7 million units next year versus his prior expectation for 599.6 million.
Seagate could lose share, too, he thinks:
Our research indicates that Seagate stands to lose market share in both enterprise and notebook HDDs as the company's long-term agreements start to unwind and OEMs look to reallocate supply over the next 6-12 months. The timing of the inflection point is difficult to ascertain, meaning that our downgrade could be early, but we believe the customer sentiment is shifting to a rebalancing of HDD vendors, with Seagate on the losing end.
For the fiscal year ending in June, Moskowitz cut his revenue estimate to $13.3 billion from $13.7 billion, cut his gross margin estimate to 27.1% from 27.6%, and cut his EPS estimate to $4.78 from $5.03.
For those who would point to Seagate's generous 5.7% dividend yield, Moskowitz argues it's already baked into the share price after a 71% run up this year, and anyway, the payout ratio is not that high compared to some other tech stocks:
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Introducing 2013 IT spending growth estimate of 1.7%. While the rate of growth suggests improvement versus 2012, we are disappointed with the overall level of implied growth potential for 2013 given the easy YoY compare. From a stock perspective, our 2013 IT spending forecast suggests that the soft trend-line in 2012 is not an anomaly, and we are concerned tech stock valuation multiples could compress if estimates continue to slide. The bigger problem with the trend-line (assuming we are relatively accurate) is that the rate of growth increasingly trails global GDP. Currently, the J.P. Morgan economic research team expects global GDP to grow 2.4% in both 2012 and 2013.


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Frozen isn't your typical princess tale. From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes the story of Anna, a fearless young princess. She journeys through the frosty wilderness in order to find her sister, Queen Elsa, who has trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Kids will enjoy watching the optimistic and lively Anna make her journey with the awkward mountain man Kristoff and the hilarious snowman Olaf. Check out what actress Kristen Bell, who voices Anna, had to say about Frozen, which arrives in theaters November 27.
What inspired you to pursue this role?
I loved watching Disney animation growing up. In my head I always envisioned myself as those characters, so it seemed like such a logical step when I became an actress to want to be a part of the projects that I loved as a kid.
What did you do to get into character?
On the days that I would record, [the directors] would meet me at Disney Animation Studios with comic-strip-like pictures of what they were recording that day, so I was able to visualize [the scenes].
How would you describe your character, Anna? Are you anything like her?
Initially, she wasn't written as goofy as I played her. She was much more typical. As we were exploring the story line, I kept saying things like, 'What if she was a little more awkward? What if she tripped a little bit, or what if she talked too much?' I wanted her to have more characteristics that felt real. There's nothing funny about perfection.
The movie takes place in a cold, winter setting. How did you envision the winter weather while you were recording in California?
While in the process of writing the script, the animators dug up tons of images to envision this world. They sent some of the team to the fjords in Norway and took pictures of outfits and shoes and sunsets. Then they brought it all back and decided what each character would wear. I used my imagination based off those pictures.
How is voicing a character different from the acting style that you would use during a movie or TV show?
There's a lot more imagination involved when it's voice-over. In a movie, you have a partner to work with, so you kind of create with your partner. It's like a ping-pong match. [In animation], you're usually reading with a reader because the other actor can't be there. When I was supposed to be recording with [actor Jonathan Gross, who plays Kristoff], I was actually recording with a guy named Jaime, who was Disney's reader. I was then looking to the directors for direction. If we were recording a fight scene, they would help me to make sure that I didn't sound way madder than [Jonathan]. You have to depend on your director a lot more in animation and depend a lot more on your scene partner in live action.
Other than Anna, who is your favorite character?
Olaf, because he's funny. I like the funny guy. I married a funny guy. If I was writing this movie, Anna would've married Olaf. What's the point of anything, if we aren't laughing?
Since you were playing a princess in this movie, do you have a favorite Disney Princess?
Yes, Ariel. The Little Mermaid is my favorite because she was different. I think it was the time when Disney movies started to modernize a little bit. She collects forks. She has funny attributes. Also, she wanted to be a part of the world and wanted things other than her prince. So that spoke to me. I also really liked Aladdin.. Not because I identified with [Princess] Jasmine, but because I identified with Aladdin. I wanted the adventure. I wanted to have a pet monkey named Abu. That was really cool to me.
What do you hope that kids will take away from this film?
I hope that kids will realize how important the love of family is when they're watching the film. You need your family, however you identify it. You need whatever support system you have in your life, whether it's blood[-related] or not, because we can't exist without each other.
Frozen, in theaters November 27, is rated PG and also stars Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, and Santino Fontana.


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In his CM: the Next Generation series, Joe Farah gives us a glimpse into the trends that CM experts will need to tackle and master based upon industry trends and future technology challenges.
Next generation ALM tools are, well, somewhat futuristic. After all we're talking about the next generation. But it's hard to talk about abstract and idealistic concepts if they are too hard to picture. There are a number of tools out there that demonstrate clear 3G and 4G properties. And new ALM Tools are emerging on several fronts. Having written this column since mid-2004, I decided this would be a good time to show a bit more of the leading edge; a next generation ALM tool that reinforces the concepts of next generation ALM. I think it may affect the way you think about ALM tools. It will also, hopefully, affect the way vendors think about their own tools, and especially about the future.
CM Generations
If you've followed my columns over the years, you may have a good idea of what makes up a 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G tool. But let's try to put the definitions succinctly.
1G CM - Let's you reproduce your builds.
2G CM - 1G, and allows you to track changes (as opposed to file deltas) conceptually and track why each change was made. It also provides a relatively easy to use interface, usually graphical.
3G CM - 2G, but with a strong focus on ease-of-use, role-based custom process, and low cost of operation. It integrates the entire product team, possibly geographically distributed, rather than just the development team, with a common architecture across all ALM functions. Forms and reporting are unified into data navigation and object-oriented actions.
4G CM - 3G, but the way you want it, with little effort to get it that way, across all ALM functions, and even beyond ALM when necessary. Throw away the tool training manual - focus on your process. Automatic data capture occurs from the environment, context and actions, where possible, to ensure data quality and completeness, while simplifying the end-user task. Focus moves from navigation and actions to roles, meetings and tasks, with custom dashboard stations to manage each.
OK... I'm starting to get a bit wordy here. And the last time I wrote about CM Generations, I think it was my longest article.
So how do we rate today's CM/ALM tools on the CM Generation scale? Well, it's not getting any easier to do. Subversion, for example, is a 1G tool, with a number of post 1G capabilities. But add on the layered and complementary products and it becomes part of a more advanced ALM tool. RTC has some great 3G capabilities, and assuming it's sufficiently scalable, is very forward looking in nature, but it's architecture weighs it down as a hybrid 2G/3G tool overall. MKS has some great technology too, but again weighed down by its "big-IT" architecture and its less mature CM function versus its very strong process architecture. Neuma has some really nice technology in its CM+ product - and we'll use it in this article to help demonstrate some of the Next Generation ALM tool concepts.
Next Generation ALM
When we talk about Next Generation ALM tools, we're focusing on late 3G and early 4G architectures. So what are the big areas that make a tool NG. A quick summary:
- Ease-of-use by role and task - not just by tool function. Translation: miminal tool training.
- Seamlessly Integrated ALM functions. Not just functions that work together with traceability. Common architecture.
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Banking on White in the Green Mountains
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Home to world-class skiing, championship golf, and boatloads of aquatic activities, Killington, Vermont, is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. But it's the killer views of the Green Mountains—whether bursting with the fiery colors of fall or covered by a blanket of white fluffy snow—that make people pinch themselves.
See for yourself with this week's Escape to the NorthStar Lodge & Resort, serving up a two-night stay for two in a Standard Room, Sundays through Thursdays ($219) or Fridays and Saturdays ($299), which includes a steak dinner for two at Santa Fe Steakhouse.
Set amid gorgeous grounds, the lodge offers cozy and inviting rooms appointed with a king or two double beds and a full bath. For an additional fee, upgrade to a suite with a Jacuzzi tub. Additional amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, 24-hour tea and coffee service in the lobby, and a free wintertime shuttle to area activities.
A snowball's throw from skiing and shopping, the lodge makes the perfect home base to explore all the area has to offer. Depending on the time of year, you might spend your day trekking the challenging terrain at Killington Resort, which boasts one of the longest ski seasons in the country.
If shopping is your sport of choice, you're minutes from an array of charming shops and restaurants, where you can pick up a bottle of pure Vermont maple syrup and other locally sourced goods.
Whatever adventure you embark upon, make sure you allot time to laze in the lodge's heated, year-round outdoor pool. It's set to a comfortable 102 degrees, and when surrounded by snow, it feels more like a hot tub—the perfect end to a day on the slopes.
Whether you're dreaming of fall foliage, snow-capped peaks, or lush greenery, it's time you make a Vermont vacation a reality.
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One of the spring's most exciting prospects is the premiere of John Harbison's But Mary Stood: Sacred Symphonies for Chorus and Instruments (Jordan Hall, March 19); it was commissioned by David Hoose and the Cantata Singers, who will end their season with Handel's Belshazzar, a timely oratorio about Babylon and guilt (May 12; 617.868.5885). Harbison also conducts his Songs America Loves To Sing for Scott Wheeler's Dinosaur Annex (First Church, April 30; 617.482.3852). Composer/piano virtuoso Frederic Rzewski gives a free recital of his works in the Boston Conservatory Piano Masters series (March 28; reservations at 617.912.9222).
For Mozart's 250th birthday, we'll get two performances of Die Zauberflöte. The delightful Teatro Lirico d'Europa's touring production (Cutler Majestic, March 31–April 2) follows its La bohème (March 28; 617.824.8000). Our homegrown Mozartians, Emmanuel Music, under Craig Smith, offer The Magic Flute in concert in Alice Goodman's literate and singable English (Emmanuel Church, April 28 and 30). Two remaining Emmanuel concerts complete Russell Sherman's memorable Mozart piano sonata series (April 22, May 6; 617.536.3356).
James Levine won't return until the fall, but the BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA has a solid line-up of guest conductors (Symphony Hall; 617.266.1200). David Robertson is joined by Yo-Yo Ma in Schumann's Cello Concerto, which replaces the concerto Osvaldo Golijov hasn't yet completed (March 15-18). That's followed by Yuri Temirkanov with violinist Joshua Bell (Symphony Hall, March 29-April 1); Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos doing Mozart with violinist Gil Shaham (April 6-8 and 11) and the Berlioz Requiem with tenor Matthew Polenzani (April 13-15); Robert Spano with the wonderful pianist Piotr Anderszewski (April 19-22 and 25); and Christoph von Dohnányi leading violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann (April 27-29 and May 2) and a program of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony and Stravinsky's Oedipus Rex (May 4-6).
Celebrated artists also appear in the Bank of America Celebrity Series (617.482-2595). Symphony Hall hosts Kurt Masur and the London Philharmonic (March 24); Fresh Air's Terry Gross interviewing NPR's Ira Glass (April 9); violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman (April 26); and pianist Maurizio Pollini (April 30). Sanders Theatre will host sensational new-music group eighth blackbird (March 26); Jordan Hall will have violinist Vadim Repin and pianist Nikolai Lugansky (April 8), the Emerson String Quartet (April 21), and Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky (May 13).
Boston Lyric Opera's "Diva Season" at the Shubert Theatre continues with Verdi's La traviata (March 31–April 11) and Massenet's Thaïs (April 28–May 9; 617.542.4912). Opera Boston offers Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia, with soprano Barbara Quintiliani (Majestic Theatre, April 28, 30, and May 2; 617.451.3388). Jeffrey Rink's Chorus pro Musica presents Verdi's Attila in concert (Jordan Hall, June 4; 617.267.7442).
Boston Musica Viva plays Varèse, Ruggles, Respighi, and Satie (Tsai Center, April 22; 617.496.6013). The Fromm Players have three free electronic music concerts at Harvard (Paine Hall, March 10-12; 617.496.6013). Boston Chamber Music Society does Schnit tk e and Beethoven (Jordan Hall/Sanders Theatre, March 24 and 26) and the Schubert Octet (April 28 and 30; 617.349.0086). Peggy Pearson's Winsor Music offers Bach, Schumann, and Martin Brody (St. Paul's Church, Brookline, April 23; 781.863.2861).
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Stop tax on chiropractic care
Please everyone write a letter to your state representatives and state senators concerning the governor wanting to place a tax on everyone's chiropractic care.
Insurances are enough to deal with concerning their chiropractic limits and what insurances have for their deductibles. I, for one chiropractic patient, feel this tax is a cost chiropractic patients do not need, nor do the chiropractic doctors need for more paperwork.
Chiropractic care has gotten me out of a wheelchair and off crutches, and the life I am able to live is all a continuous thank you to the wonderful, caring chiropractic doctors I have, as the one I did have and the almost 20 years I've had have been without pain medications.
I deal with fibromyalgia from injuries that had me a prisoner to my home, so useless, so hopeless, until the right chiropractic care was found for me. How lucky I am it's been here in this area.
I truly believe the governor needs to be educated about chiropractic care as so many people do. It's not only about back pain but a whole load of symptoms the spine, muscles and nerves can cause, and it takes time for the muscles to get the strength to do their job and do their jobs correctly and the nerves relaxed. Ignorance has to stop.
It is absolutely horrible the suffering there is when people can't afford chiropractic care and when they can't find any doctor to help. This has to stop.
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Prineville family starting over after destructive fire
'Everybody was safe ... that's what counts more than anything'
PRINEVILLE, Ore. - Torched beams, ash and a few albums are all that's left after fire tore through a Prineville-area family's home Friday night.
"It's kind of like I want to go in that front door, and I can't." Barbara Killian said Saturday. "I know I got that in there, but it's not in there, it's empty."
Barbara's parents and her youngest daughter had just left the home on NE Birdsong Lane east of Prineville shortly before the fire was reported.
"They had (noticed) a small of smoke, but they weren't sure what it was," said Kevin Killian, who lost his home to the fire. "The neighbors also had a burn pile so they thought maybe it was that. Didn't pay any attention to it, and went ahead and left."
The fire was reported just before 5 p.m. Friday by a neighbor, after flames were seen shooting out of the home's roof.
Two fire engines, two water tenders, an ambulance and a dozen firefighters responded, as did Crook County sheriff's deputies, said Crook County Fire Marshal Casey Kump.
"It was clear that it was (fully) involved," said Fire Chief Matt Smith. "There were some downed power lines that were a safety issue and a large propane tank that we needed to protect.
"And so we were in a defensive operation, not only to protect the firefighters safety, but to protect that people that were around."
Kump said Saturday their investigation had determined the cause was a failure in the power cord behind the family's refrigerator.
Losses were estimated at $125,000 for the house and about $50,000 for the contents. Kump said the family reported having renters' insurance.
The Killians were at work when the fire started. Kevin, a former volunteer firefighter for Redmond, has seen this happen to many homes before, but said it's entirely different when it's your own home.
"I didn't really know what to think or do -- just kind of stand back and watch. Just kind of feel helpless -- there's not much you can do," said Kevin, describing what happened when he saw his home in flames.
The Killian family will stay in a friend's home for the time being, and are receiving help from the Red Cross. They say although their home is gone, they are glad the irreplaceable things are still here.
"Everybody was out, everybody was safe, the animals are safe, and that's what counts more than anything," Kevin said.
The Killians' family dog was trapped underneath their back porch throughout the fire.
Kump said after hours of firefighting work put out the blaze, the family was called to the back porch to answer some questions about the appliances. Once they stepped onto the wooden porch, they heard the noise of the family's dog, Whiskey, beneath it.
Firefighters helped lift the porch to free the dog, who had not been hurt.
Disaster volunteers from the Red Cross assisted the three-generation family displaced by the blaze. Agency officials said four adults and two children had been assisted with food, clothing and comfort kits.
Family member Marcie Sweider said Kevin and Barbara Killian and their two teen daughters "lost everything except for a freezer full of beef they were able to save."
Kevin Killian has been studying to become an EMT, she said. The couple were away at work, in Bend and Redmond, while their girls were at a basketball game and with their grandparents when the fire broke out, Sweider added.
Sweider told NewsChannel 21 the family stayed with a friend Friday night and has an empty home to stay in for now, "so they need a cook stove, all household items, clothes, blankets, towels etc." Barbara Killian's parents were staying with them and also lost some belongings.
Sweider said she can help arrange to pick donated items up; her number is (541) 350-8854.
Sweider said on Saturday that the family was in the process of buying the home they had leased for a couple of years.
"They have received an abundance of support from our community," she said. "Goes to show you how many wonderful people we have in our community."


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Heres to another year of fantastic card making and hopefully lots of new members
This months swap is a sketch:
I have various female family members preggers and about to pop so thought we could make this a baby card swap.
If you wish to join please copy and paste the list I've started and add your name to it. If the sign up list is big enough to have more than one group, and you'd like to participate in more than one group, please indicate by placing the number 2 in brackets (2) beside your name.
1. Sal ( Sallan)
Now for the rules.
1. Sign up Closes 31/1/2013. After sign up has closed, the list will be finalised into groups and I'll PM everyone with my postal address.
2. Cards must be posted to Sal (Sallan) by 21 February 2013. So they reach me by the 26th and I can get them posted back out by the end of the month.
3. Please enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope with your cards. Please make sure your envelope is big enough to fit all the cards that are being sent back to you in. DL envelopes are not big enough.
b. If you are using a larger envelope like one that fits A4 paper in it. Please put your stamps on the edge that is closed and fold the envelope and tape down. This will ensure the cards are snug and will stop them from moving around in the envelope which will protect them too. A5 envelopes are generally big enough
4. Please put your cards in a ziplock (or equavilent) bag, to protect them from the weather. PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS BAG IS BIG ENOUGH TO FIT A DL CARD/BUSINESS SIZE ENVELOPE. Glad sandwhich bags are not big enough.
5. Matching envelopes for your cards are NOT required for this swap
6. If you are running late with sending your cards please contact me so I know what is happening. We know things happen in life and unfortunately we can't always keep to the deadline, but keeping me in the loop, can then help me decide whether to hold off sending the cards or sending them and sending yours with the next lot. Any cards that arrive later than the 28th and I have not been notified will be returned to sender as I will post out all cards on the 28th..... Please don't only think of me when things aren't going to plan, think of your fellow card swappers too, a little bit of communication, explanation and consideration go a long way
Please ONLY sign up if you are commited to making the cards and have enough time to do so. Its unfair on the other participants if you fail to make the dead line- Thank you
look forward to seeing your gorgeous creations
1. Sallan
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Summer at Fort Nelson - Thursday, 18 July 2013
Visitors can get crafty, go commando and experience combat at the Royal Armouries Museum at Fort Nelson, from Wednesday, July 24 to Sunday, September 1.
Whether visitors are seeking a thrill, keen to learn, love to get creative or want a new adventure, there are activities to keep everyone entertained at the Victorian Fort – home to the national collection of artillery.
More active visitors will be put through their paces, as the Parade Ground is transformed into The Commando Course, an assault course of sandbags, cannon and oil barrels – with 13 challenges to complete.
Creative kids can enjoy themed craft activities while thrill-seekers can experience 'Artillery in Action' everyday at 1pm, where artillery, representing 1,000 years of history is demonstrated.
Handling sessions and History tours are available for the more inquisitive, while the adventurers can explore the 19-acre site to discover the secret tunnels and underground chambers.
Fort operations manager Nigel Hosier said, "There really is something for everyone at Fort Nelson this summer. For those seeking excitement, we have the firing of our impressive collection of big guns and gallery tours and handling sessions for those wishing to learn more about our history. There is also the option to simply relax and just enjoy spectacular views of Portsmouth Harbour, the Meon Valley and South Downs National Park from the ramparts."
Daily Schedule:
The Commando Course
10am – 4.30pm
A fun and challenging assault course.
£3.00 per child (age 3+)
Craft Activities
10.30am – 4pm
Commando masks, colouring, word search and puzzles.
£2.00 per child (age 3+)
Artillery in Action
The powerful and mighty guns from the Royal Armouries collection are fired everyday.
History of Fort Nelson tour
Discover the hidden history of Fort Nelson with a guided tour.
£3 per person
Handling session
11am, 12 noon, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Handle objects from the Royal Armouries collection, led by Museum guides
Objects include; Commando Kevlar Flak Jacket, helmet, webbing, uniforms & WW2 Lee Enfield Rifle.
Museum admission and parking are free.
For full details of all Royal Armouries' events, please visit www.royalarmouries.org
To find Fort Nelson, follow the brown Tourist signs from the M27. The Fort is open seven days a week, from 10.30am to 4pm (winter hours).
Notes to editors
- Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour and has sites in Leeds, HM Tower of London, Fort Nelson and Louisville, Kentucky. It is the first British national museum to open a permanent presence in another country
- Admission to the museum is free. However, there may be a small charge for some special events.
- Open all year daily, 10am-5pm. Closed 24-25 December
- Information Line: 0113 220 1999
- Website: www.royalarmouries.org
- The Royal Armouries Museum should not be confused with Royal Armouries International plc, the private sector corporate hospitality business.
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Resolve common Google Drive issues
As the G Suite administrator, your users may contact you about the following questions or error messages. You can also check to see if your users are encountering a current G Suite Known Issue.Where did all these files come from?
All the web-based Google documents (such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides) that you own or have uploaded are stored in the top level of My Drive in Google Drive on the web. You might have forgotten about some of these files if you haven't seen them for a long time.
When Google Drive for Mac/PC is installed, all individual items in the top level of My Drive are synced to the Google Drive folder on your computer. You can choose to sync only some folders via the Google Drive for Mac/PC preferences, but individual items at the top level will always sync. To avoid this, create a folder under My Drive, put all the items you don't want to sync in that folder, and then choose to not sync that folder.
Note that only the files and folders in My Drive on the web will be synced and downloaded to your computer and mobile devices. You can add files to My Drive by dragging them from Shared with Me or other views in Google Drive on the web.
If you can't find a file in Google Drive on the web, see Find your files.
If you delete a file in Google Drive on the web, it moves to the Trash or Recycle Bin on your local machine.
When you move a file out of the local Google Drive folder, in the simple case it is sent to Trash in the online interface. Trash is never automatically emptied, so you can restore the file from Trash or permanently delete it.
There are two exceptions:
If you remove an item from your local Drive folder that was shared with you but that you don't own, the file is simply removed from your My Drive view online. In this case, the file does not move to online Trash. You can add the file back to your Drive by finding the file in the online Shared with Me view and dragging it back to My Drive.
If you sync two folders that contain the same item, that item is fully downloaded in each folder. If you then delete the item from one local folder, the file is only removed from that folder. It still remains in the second folder and is not sent to Trash in Google Drive on the web.
It will normally work to restore a file by dragging it from the Trash back into your Drive, with one exception and one important caveat.
Exception: Unless you've enabled offline access, local versions of web-based documents (such as Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and partner web apps), are simply pointers to the online web resource. If you drag one of these local pointer files to the local trash and then drag it back to Google Drive, it will also restore the online document from the online Trash. However, if you have emptied the online Trash before the restore, there is no longer an online document to restore, so the local pointer file will no longer work.
Caveat: If you drag a local (not web-based) file to the local trash and then drag it back to your local Google Drive folder, a new copy of the file is synced online. You'll now have two versions of the file online: one in Trash (with the old revision history) and the new synced version in My Drive (without the revision history).
If you drag a file from a shared folder into My Drive (or any other folder), the file is moved, not copied. The file is thus removed from the shared folder and other users with access to the shared folder will no longer see the file. See About moving content from shared folders to learn more, including steps your organization might want to consider if you use an extensive shared file structure.
The Shared with Me view shows only items that have been shared with you explicitly. This includes items shared with you via a small group (with up to 200 members). If an item is shared with a larger group, it won't automatically show in your Drive unless you click the link in the sharing invitation email.
See Resolve sharing issues to learn more.
Click the icon for Google Drive for your Mac/PC (in your system tray or menu bar). This will show you if there are files that didn't sync and, in some cases, why they didn't sync. Click Retry all when you think you've fixed the problem.
The folder chosen for syncing your Google Drive can't be moved without breaking the sync.
The workaround is to disconnect the Google Drive for Mac/PC sync client from the account (via Preferences > Account > Disconnect account in the Google Drive for Mac/PC settings) and then sign in again and choose a new empty folder. You will not be able to choose the same folder, and the old folder remains on your computer with all files until you delete it.
You might have a proxy that is blocking Google Drive. See Firewall and proxy settings to learn more.
Check your Trash view in Google Drive on the web. Files in Trash still count against your quota. Trash is never automatically emptied.
External collaborators are subject to their own organization's policies when they create objects in folders, even if the folders are in your organization.
This can lead to the following situation:
- You allow your users to share externally.
- You do not allow your users to publish files on the web or make them visible to the world as public or unlisted files.
- Your users share folders with external users who have more permissive sharing settings. The external users are then able to create public files in your shared folders, even though your users cannot.
If you're concerned about this situation:
- Turn off external sharing in your organization.
- Allow external sharing only as required for trusted organizational units. This feature is available with the G Suite Enterprise or Business or Education or Nonprofits edition.
- Allow external sharing, but ask your users to share only files externally, never folders.
- If appropriate, provide external collaborators with an account on your domain.
To resolve this issue, please disable Drive for a few minutes, and then re-enable the service.
This may affect your domain if you recently signed up for G Suite, or switched to another edition. If disabling the service for 24 hours does not resolve the issue, contact the support team.
Users may see this error when syncing a very large number of files. This is particularly likely when files are being synced to Google Drive for the first time.
If you see this error, restart the Google Drive application. If you're using a PC, check your Task Manager to ensure the application is fully closed before restarting it.
If you are syncing more than 100,000 items, or if you continue to see the error even after restarting the application a few times, try adjusting your sync preferences to upload a smaller set of files at one time.
If your users do not have access to public templates, they receive an error message when they attempt to view the available public templates, such as Sorry, your search didn't return any templates or Sorry, no templates match the selected filters.
To allow your users to view and use public templates, you must enable them to receive documents from outside of your organization. See Enable Google Drive templates to learn how.


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Free Burma VJ campaign urges release of journalists
From Paris to Bangkok, London to Geneva, the Free Burma VJ campaign will stage protests in front of Burmese embassies on Friday to call for the immediate release of 17 jailed video journalists working for the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB), a leading Burmese exile media organization. The campaign began less than two months after Burma's new government was sworn in, supposedly hailing the beginning of Burma's transition to civilian rule. But DVB is not alone in thinking that the ongoing incarceration of journalists, who are among the nearly 2,000 political prisoners in Burma, is a sign that little has changed since the ostensible end to military rule.


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Mallorca Nice Family Villa with Pool
Size220 m²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Indoor fireplace
- Parking available
- Pool
Accommodation summary
Magnificent Villa at the mountain of Esporles in a location with open views and very quiet valley, ideal for relaxing after an active day visiting the beaches. Set in beautiful countryside with plenty of stunning walks around.
Esporles is a one of the charming villages of the island, with its stone houses, restaurants and bars with terraces, mainly in the town square. It is very nice and has many shops, banks and a wonderful local market on Saturday.
This villa is on a hill with magnificent views to the valley and mountains situated just 15 minutes from Palma town, just minutes from Valldemossa, Deyà, Puigpunyent. Here you can enjoy doing hiking, mountain biking, etc and if you are a golf enthusiasts, Golf courses are minutes like, Son Vida, Son Muntaner, Arabella or the Club de Golf Son Termens just 10 minutes, is ranked amongst the most ecological in Europe.
Spectacular villa with capacity for 8 people with a splendid and large Pool, located in the west of Mallorca and just 15 minutes from Palma.
The house has 250 m2, plus porches, gardens, terraces, barbecue, spread over two floors in various 'ambiances', 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a big living and dining room.The fully fitted kitchen also has its own patio doors next to the BBQ or to take breakfast on the terrace. Enjoy the large swimming pool and solarium area. The villa is fully heated on the winter, plus a lovely open fire should you enjoy quiet nights in during the cooler months.
Accessibility: Car hire needed, suitable for children.
Outside: The Pool is placed in full sun. Terrace with a wonderful view.
Coast/Beach: Only fifteen minutes from Palma and its most famous beaches: Playa de Palma (El Arenal), Can Pastilla or Illetes and Palmanova. And just minutes from the charming beaches of Son Bunyola, Puerto de Valldemossa, Puerto de Sóller and other beaches.
Golf: The Club de Golf Son Termens is just 10 minutes. The Club de Golf Son Vida, Son Muntaner is just 15 minutes.
How to get there: Palma airport is 20 mins from house. Car is essential. Car hire available at Palma Airport.
Distances: Esporles town 3/4 km; Palma 15 km; Valldemossa 10 km; Sóller 17 km; Deia 15 km.
Bookings also taken for Winter and Next 2014
House rulesFlexible changeover day, arrival at 16:00 hours departure at 10:00 hours. We work hard at accommodating every body's needs so your arrive runs smoothly. If a earlier/later arrival departure into the villa is needed please enquire at the time of booking.
We request information about the day and time of flight arrival and departure to organize the reception of clients and their departure.
On the booking price gas and electricity is not included will be charged additionally.
It is a charge for final cleaning and laundry.
The swimming pool is taken care of by the gardener every four days. Maximum discretion and flexible times.
The interior is comfortable and cozy and is recommended for 6 or 8 people.
Prices are for this property in Euros.
Long winter rental prices on request.
-Refundable deposits required for any damage to the property or contents, will be refunded 48 hours after checking out by bank transfer, so we will request your bank details (full name, name and address of the bank, IBAN, swift or bic number) either before or on arrival.
Bookings also taken for all year and winter month rentals is possible.
Gas for heating and electricity is not included, it will paid by meter on check out day.
The electricity will be charged additionally, this will be by the meter reading.
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The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Perfect location, easy to walk within minutes to restaurants, bars, shops, cafes.
Spacious lounge & dining area. Two good sized double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, one with en suite.
The apartment was clean and all necessary equipment available (TV, free WLAN, Nespresso coffee machine, A/C in all rooms except one sleeping room (only vent), washing machine).
Communication and logistics was excellent.
Had a wonderful week in our new "home" in Palma. The apartment was very central to everything going on - from restaurants, shops, bars, buses, taxis and a short walk to the train station. The apartment had everything that we had requested and was very clean. We met Claudia on our arrival and she was very welcoming and helpful. We will definitely use Wimdu again for our next visit to Palma.
Nice place, centrally located with bars and restaurants within a 5 minutes walk. Some cafes for breakfast directly around the corner.
The appartment is light, clean, big enough for three and nicely equipped. The kitchen could have a little bit more equipment and the WiFi should be checked (wasn't working for us all three days).
Communication and logistics was excellent.
The flat was really nice. We appreciated the good beds and the air conditioning. There were 41 steps to the secend floor but it was OK for us. It would be nice if you can do a manual to the washing machine. It´s much easyer to use then.
Basically everything was fine and according to the description with the booked accomodation:
The apartment was clean and all necessary equipment available (TV, free WLAN, Nespresso coffee machine, A/C in all rooms except one sleeping room (only vent), washing machine).
At arrival we were expected in front of apartment at agreed time (2PM).
Departure was at 11AM and we could deposit our luggage in the rental company's office until our final departure to airport.
Only problem (cause only 4 points instead of 5 points): the apartment is in 3rd floor and the stairways are VERY small to bring up the luggage. It seems this is standard in city houses in Palma, but it should be mentioned in the description.
Great host. Quick to reply by mail and text. Supplied baby cot and chair without hassle. Just easy!
Amazing location in old town, Palma.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
We had a great stay in the apartment. Location is really great. In reality exactly like the pictures. Pay attention: the stairs are rather steep!
Everything was more than ok, except for the noise the wooden floor makes.....
We liked:
-Excellent location, easy to walk within minutes to restaurants, bars, shops, cafes. Perfect with little baby.
-Spacious lounge & dining area (we were 3 adults and a 5 month old baby).
-2 good size double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
-Elevator (but 3 steps to get up to it made it a little tricky with pushchair).
-Quiet - good for sleeping!
-Lucky it was available at short notice.
We didn't like:
-No electric kettle - just one for the hob - far too time consuming for tea & making baby bottles!
-No AC in the bedrooms, only in lounge. We had to have the lounge at lowest temperature for a few hours to help cools the bedrooms.
-Tiny microwave (our standard MAM baby bottles wouldn't fit).
-En suite bathroom did not have a shower curtain.
-Poor water pressure in showers.
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@Giants_101: New York Giants Have 6th Lowest Arrest Totals in NFL Since 2000 http://t.co/uD6DohTfr3 #giants #nyg #nygiants #nfl
@Giants_101: New York Giants Have 6th Lowest Arrest Totals in NFL Since 2000 http://t.co/uD6DohTfr3 #giants #nyg #nygiants #nfl
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Still 5 teams better.
Just kidding.
Excerpt: "When you look at the arrest rate in the NFL, it's incredible, and to be quite honest, a shame how many professional players get themselves in trouble with the law. But, according to a recent study which was published shortly after former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested for murder the New York Giants have the sixth lowest arrest total in the NFL since the 2000 season.
They have had 13 total arrests in that 13 year span; some of which include Plaxico Burress back in 2009 for his self-inflicted gunshot wound in the Manhattan night club which lead to him serving two years in prison, David Diehl back in 2012 for DUI (driving under the influence) and Kareem McKenzie back in 2008 for DWI (driving while intoxicated). One of the worst cases may have been Jeremiah Parker, who was only on the team for four games in 2000, but was released by the Giants after he was arrested for physical abuse of a child.
Parker was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter, but was sentenced to 10 years for abuse of the child, who eventually died from the abuse suffered from Parker and his ex-girlfriend." Read more...
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In my opinion, that is a testament to the staff/player relationships our organization has. Seems as if we have quality mentors on our staff. Folks that can help young players stay on the right track and reach the level of maturity they need to survive in the NFL. So many of these players come from isolated lives; years of training and practicing, training and practicing, training and practicing. Such a life can potentially lead you to not mature in other areas. As such, having quality mentors to help you navigate changes as a professional is essential. The New York Giants know that they can't sit back and hope that those mentors organically exist in the players lives, they are proactive about initiating and supporting the relationships. Kudos to our staff for taking a holistic view point on this issue!
I bELIeve in February 4, 2018.
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Snowy Range from Senghal. Everest on the Left, Darjeeling
Snowy Range from Senghal. Everest on the Left, Darjeeling
c. 1870
Museum purchase from the Catherine Glynn Benkaim and Barbara Timmer Collection with funds provided by the Beatrice Lynds Bequest
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See the wallpaper gallery here.We just looked over some press pictures of the Volvo C30 again, and realized it is one of the hottest little hatches around (especially in Orinocco blue). What do you think? Is it cooler than the Mini Cooper, VW GTI, and Audi A3? Which would you buy?
No its not cool
------------------------------------------------------------------------Its been a while, but I'm back....every so often i leave for a good year then come back....
I think the closest comparison for the C30 is to the A3. If I were in the market (I wish I was), I would honestly have to check them both out. Audis are beautiful cars, but reliability and cost of ownership would factor in if it were my own money. They're both hot--this is a harder question than I thought. I guess another thing to consider is whether you would want 5 doors or 3. That is probably a big deal to many people.
I like the Volvo the most. The best styling and most original look. If they can only sell the turbo model for under 25,000 Cdn in Canada.All cars are more pricey here. Its not fair. blah!
It's all there...the subtle Volvo family front end, the front-leaning stance, and the accentuated rear shoulders to convey an image of sport. But, then emerges something completely out of left field: the totally unnecessary, and hidious tail.This has got to be one of the biggest disappointments of my car year. Its bad enough for the C30 (cool name by the way) that the GTI is established. But now, alas, the C30 also passes as lowly when its parked next to the purposeful and serious-in-all-directions GTI (in Black Magic). Call me superficial, but the rear of the C30, accompanied by those two lame little pipes, makes me not want to seriously think about purchasing it. The A3 has a different problem: it's too big. Those four doors make the car a family transport vehicle. The A3 is also too high off the ground and the gap between the tail lamps and the rear bumper only emphasizes the grand size of this hatch. The headlights also look out of place by the way. But those tail lamps, by themselves, are excellent in appearance. In fact, Acura seems to think so as well as they took the design of them from the Q7 and put them on the overpriced family hauler SUVTIAAV (SUV That Is Actually A Van) MDX and on the inept alien machine that is the RDX.The MINI is such a delight after everything else. It's so unpresumptuous and performs like a true sports car, even without the works kit. But, then, I am biased. I am a fan of the Coopers...my favorite is the Mk III and I would consider going through the trouble of finding and buying an Mk III today. But the superp handling of today's MINI doesn't take away from the fact that its looks are too subdued for my taste.The GTI wins. Inside it looks serious...and seriously good. Outside it looks the same way. It performs well. It can be had with, frankly, one of the best stick shifts ever made. It's reliable. And it doesn't jump the $30,000 mark too often.
Carletti, I agree with most of what you say, but remember that the A3 is a four-door GTI with a VR6. And Dave, since the A3 is based on the Mk5 platform (GTI, Rabbit, Jetta) and not on other Audi cars, the biggest maintenance headache (Audi's 50-million-link front suspension) isn't a factor here... In my book, the C30 is the best-looking in this segment, but the GTI wins on paper. I'll withhold final judgement until I drive the hot little Volvo.And that rear end? Carletti, is ya crazy? That's hottest Swedish *** ever.
Jason, I understand where you're coming from but the GTI is cheaper than an A3, can be had with a sportier-looking two door, has a street reputation, and in my view just plain looks better. Volkswagen Group is making bigger cars now in general (including the GTI/A3), to my dismay, but I would still argue that the GTI wins, overall, against the C30 and the A3.As for the C30's rear, I guess its just a matter of taste really. Affixing the XC90's tail lamps on the rather puny C30, by my judgment, doesn't work. It also doesn't help that the rear window lurches through the bumper (if that's the bumper). In essence, the C30 is definately an unconventional hatch and...well...I just can't take the car seriously to be quite honest.


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Welcome Marnie! I'm waving from Florida along with your snowbird neighbors from beautiful Canada that need moisture with their southern heat, you will enjoy it here and keep strolling those DGDs to the quilt shows!
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Colorado Springs hosts 29th National Space Symposium
Sneak peek of the Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The National Space Symposium kicked off at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs on Monday.
The 29th Space Symposium brings together space leaders from around the world to discuss and dream about the future of space.
The Space Symposium's Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center features exhibitors covering a broad range of products in space innovation -- from nanotechnology to full-scale spacecraft.
KRDO NewsChannel 13 went behind-the-scenes of the Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center Monday, hours before the center opened to symposium visitors. Exhibitors came from as far away as Japan and Europe, but many were close to home.
"A lot of the companies that exhibit here all have operations here on the Front Range," said Janet Stevens, Vice President-Marketing and Communications for the Space Foundation. "We have Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The Colorado Space Coalition is here and they represent all of the space businesses."
Stevens said the symposium brings a lot of prestige to Colorado Springs.
Janet Fritz with the Colorado Space Coalition said Colorado is the best-kept secret in the national aerospace economy. The Colorado Space Coalition will be at the Lockheed Martin Exhibit Center all week to talk to businesses about the benefits of the space industry in Colorado.
"We like to say we're a mile closer to space due to our geographic location," Fritz joked. "But just the fact that we are so strong in many facets of aerospace [is a benefit.]"
Colorado has the nation's second-largest aerospace economy, Fritz said, with eight of the nation's top contractors having significant operations in the state. Colorado's location in the center of the country also provides one-bounce satellite communications to Europe and Asia in the same day.
Zurich-based Ruag Space factored location and proximity to clients when deciding to open an office in the United States. The company opened a Denver office in February.
"There's lots of great aerospace here in Colorado," said Patrick McKenzie with Ruag Space USA. "We wanted to be centrally located and also co-located to some of our most important customers."
The weeklong Space Symposium is expected to have a significant economic impact for Colorado. "We bring in about $25 million in money that people spend traveling, staying here, bringing their exhibits here, etc.," said Stevens.
The 29th National Space Symposium runs April 8-11. To learn more, click here.