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The ensemble dancers in a big Broadway musical are meant to function like one seamless, glittering organism, with no one dancer drawing attention from the others or from (perish the thought) the stars. But though each of the dancers has braved similar rigors to make it into this business — blisters and aches, grueling rehearsal schedules, minimal job security, and a career arc that generally touches down by age 40 — each dancer has also weathered a distinct human drama or comedy to claim a place on stage. Revealing the individual in the Everydancer is the design of A Chorus Line, Michael Bennett's 1975 musical love letter to Broadway and to, as he put it, anyone who has ever "marched in step." Donna Drake restages Bennett's original direction in a tight and satisfying production with a fine live orchestra at Maine State Music Theatre, in Brunswick's Picard Theater.
Throughout A Chorus Line, a group of 25 dancers contend for just eight positions in the chorus. This kind of audition probably ranks among the most harrowing of job interviews: For hours, these dancers learn new routines on-the-spot and then perform them, surrounded by their competition, for a barely seen director — Zach (Curt Dale Clark) — who from beyond the stage lights scrutinizes their movements, bodies, faces, and even personalities. The required art, athleticism, and psychological stamina is staggering, and this production's excellent ensemble is adept at both making it seem easy (as great dancers must) and letting us understand how hard it actually is. In front of a wall of upstage mirrors, these dancers leap, falter, grin through their teeth, and, ultimately, are either cast or dismissed.
As the audition progresses and Zach asks the dancers to "introduce themselves," characters emerge from the synchronized smiles and steps in asides, songs, and monologues, and MSMT's performers flesh them out with humor and sensitivity. On one hand, for example, there's Mike (Netanel Bellaishe), a firecracker Italian-American whose can-do machismo took over his sister's tap lessons. From elsewhere in the city, there's Bobby (Sean Bell), who with a wry, WASP-y deadpan tells of staging a "Frankenstein musical" while growing up in the Upper East Side. Older Sheila (Suzanna Dupree) wears an armor of laconic innuendo; spunky Diana, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx, loathed the touchy-feely acting exercises in her performing-arts high school; Mark (Jeff Heimbrock), the youngest dancer, candidly recalls his first wet dream.
The dancers reveal not just their varied character types, but pasts and traumas. The hardened Sheila opens up and softens poignantly as she describes escaping her troubled home life in the song "At The Ballet," which becomes a beautifully sung trio with Bebe (Morgan Rose) and Maggie (Allie Pizzo). A more comedic hang-up comes from breezily confident Val (Kelly D. Felthous), who proudly sells us on the ego- and career-transforming powers of breast and buttocks augmentation. More emotionally, the quiet Paul (Nicky Venditti) finally talks about a teenage life in and around Times Square that he would rather forget, in an affecting monologue.
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Tibetan / Vajrayana
Vajrayana Buddhism is most closely associated with Tibet and can be characterized by the figure of the siddha, the master whose spiritual realization is so profound that he or she has power over the phenomenal world, and in whom the profundity and vastness of absolute truth is fully and completely manifested. Many of our most well-known authors come from this tradition of Tibetan Buddhism .
[Note: The tags for the various schools are not definitive as many books span multiple traditions, etc. They are meant to use as a starting point for exploring this collection.]
Advice from a Yogi
An Explanation of a Tibetan Classic on What Is Most ImportantThe urgency of spiritual practice has seldom been as simply and powerfully conveyed as it is in Padampa Sangye's One Hundred Verses. This Tibetan Buddhist classic is an antidote to the tendency we all have to waste our precious human lives. Khenchen Thrangu's lively commentary on the text brings to light its subtleties and amplifies its applicability to our daily struggles, showing how an understanding of its teaching on impermanence… Read More
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The Fearless Lion's Roar
Profound Instructions on Dzogchen, the Great PerfectionThis volume is a heartfelt, intimate presentation of the entire system of the Nyingma tradition from sutra to tantra to Dzogchen, the Great Perfection, and how through it, modern-day practitioners can succeed in attaining fully realized buddhahood. Inspiring stories of the great masters Longchenpa and Jigme Lingpa kindle the prerequisites of faith and devotion that are the basis for the practices that follow. The Tibetan Buddhist master Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang… Read More
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Opening the Treasure of the Profound
Teachings on the Songs of Jigten Sumgon and MilarepaSpiritual teachings in the form of songs—spontaneous expressions of deep wisdom and understanding that reveal the nature of reality—have been treasured since the dawn of Buddhism in India. In Opening the Treasure of the Profound, Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen translates nine such songs, by Milarepa and Jigten Sumgön, and then explains them in contemporary terms. His insights take the Buddha's ancient wisdom out of the realm of the intellectual and directly… Read More
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On the Path to Enlightenment
Heart Advice from the Great Tibetan MastersDilgo Khyentse Rinpoche inspired Matthieu Ricard to create this anthology by telling him that "when we come to appreciate the depth of the view of the eight great traditions [of Tibetan Buddhism] and also see that they all lead to the same goal without contradicting each other, we think, 'Only ignorance can lead us to adopt a sectarian view.'" Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and… Read More
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Confusion Arises as Wisdom
Gampopa?s Heart Advice on the Path of MahamudraHow could confusion arise as wisdom? According to the Mahamudra view, confusion arises as wisdom when we realize that everything we experience is the radiance of the mind's own nature. And what is the nature of our mind? And how do we come to recognize that? These are the questions Gampopa answers for his students in the text commented upon here, known as the Great Community Talks. He shows them—and… Read More
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History of the Karmapas
The Odyssey of the Tibetan Masters with the Black Crown
Masters of esoteric knowledge and miraculous practices, the lineage of the Karmapas is the earliest of all the recognized incarnate lineages and is said to descend from the great Indian tantric master Tilopa through a chain that includes Naropa, Marpa, and Milarepa. The Karmapas are distinguished by their black crowns, said to have been woven by dakinis and symbolizing the activity of the buddhas. Unlike other Tibetan Buddhist lineage… Read More
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Teachings on the Ninth Karmapa's Text
At the heart of successful Mahamudra practice is the ability to understand the nature of mind. The Ninth Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje (1556–1603) was the acknowledged master of this approach. No more authoritative or useful instructions exist than in his three definitive texts on Mahamudra, of which this easy-to-use manual is the shortest and most practical. Pointing Out the Dharmakaya is an indispensable companion to The Ocean of Definitive Meaning, the… Read More
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Since its initial publication, Dharma Paths has quietly gained a reputation as one of the most useful introductory texts on Tibetan Buddhism. Assuming no prior background or knowledge of Buddhist terminology, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche presents Buddhist ways of working with anxiety and frustration, the nature and development of love and compassion, and the profound methods of the vajrayana. The Four Noble Truths, taking refuge, and the Stages of the Path… Read More
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-- I promised The Boyfriend I'd make mushroom risotto for dinner and boy did I deliver!! Not to brag, but I've mentioned before that I think I've perfected risotto. The photos from the last time I made it were kinda crap, though. This one's a little better!
-- I spent most of the afternoon working on business development stuff. Boring, I know. But I'm exciting to unveil my new website soon!! I also did a portrait shoot Saturday evening (also related to the business development). Here's a sneak peak:
-- The Boyfriend had to leave right after breakfast and head into the office so Sunday was a little lonely. That is, until my friend Ali had a few of us over for Sunday Dinner. Not only is she gorgeous (see above) but the girl can cook too. We indulged in brisket and a couple experimental recipes Ali created in her pretty little head. I'm not sure what to call one of them - it was basically potatoes au gratin but with zucchini, yellow squash, and onion. And a delish cheesy sauce. Nom nom nom... We finished it up with a nice, light* cranberry-pear tart with caramel topping.
*Obvi I'm being sarcastic when I say it was light. Look at all that oozy gooey caramel!!


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The decision by Ravensdown and Ballance Agri-Nutrients to withdraw the nitrification inhibitor Dicyandiamide (DCD) from the market until acceptable residue levels have been internationally agreed is supported by Federated Farmers food safety spokesperson William Rolleston.
Trace residues of DCDs have been found in cow's milk. While there is no evidence to suggest the product is harmful to humans, there is no internationally agreed acceptable level.
This could put trade at risk if some countries decide to stop importing New Zealand milk because of it.
Dr Rolleston said the amount of DCD was so small that it was due only to the increased sophistication of testing technology that it was able to be found.
"This is the right move for dairying in New Zealand. It really shows the thoroughness of testing within New Zealand's primary industries and the high standard we put on ourselves to protect our reputation as a trusted supplier of food products," he said.
The DCD had been found only in liquid and powdered milk, not further processed dairy products, such as cheese and butter.
Dr Rolleston did not believe this would substantially damage the industry, as the product had been used only on about 500 farms, of about 12,000 in New Zealand.
"The important thing here is for New Zealand to maintain its reputation as a safe and reliable food-producing country which is transparent and upfront.
"The vast majority of New Zealand farms have not used DCD-based nitrification inhibitors, but we want our trading partners to know New Zealand's primary industries take this extremely seriously."
The last applications of DCD would have been in spring so it was unlikely any would still be detectable.
Dr Rolleston said DCD use had arisen after considerable pressure on farmers to find solutions for diffuse nitrogen, but it was more important that any solution be thoroughly scientifically tested in New Zealand conditions to ensure they were safe.
"The pause in DCD use reminds us that we need to ensure the regulatory system is up to date when we use and then test for new products," Dr Rolleston said.


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It's no secret that Kim Dotcom thinks he's got this security thing nailed on with his new site Mega, but now the entrepreneur has gone and put his money where his mouth is, offering a €10,000 ($13,500) reward to the first person who can successfully hack into the site.
Dotcom has made good on a promise he made last week, when he announced on Twitter that Mega would be offering a cash encryption prize "soon" in response to criticism leveled at the site's security measures. This was quickly followed up by a blog post on Mega, in which Dotcom dismissed concerns raised by a Forbes and Ars Technica and promised to add more features soon, including the ability to change passwords – something that doesn't exist at present.
Despite picking up some flack, Mega has had a pretty good start since it launched last month, with more than one million users registered in the first 24 hours, and almost 50 million files uploaded so far.
The €10,000 reward for cracking Mega looks to be part of Dotcom's ongoing efforts to bolster the site's security and enhance its features.
"You find a bug, we fix it" the announced the German last week.
Dotcom isn't the first to dangle such tempting financial carrots – most major tech companies actually do this, and will reward developers with significant sums of money if they can pinpoint bugs or issues with security. The only real difference with Mega is that the site is publicizing this reward as much as possible, no doubt because it wants to be seen as 'legitimate' in the eyes of authorities.
So far Dotcom seems to be making a good fist of his 'reformed' character, quickly clamping down on the search engine Mega-Search.me within hours of that site coming to public attention. As SiliconANGLE reported yesterday, Mega-Search.me allowed users to publicly list files they had saved on Mega along with the all-important decryption keys so that anyone could download them.
But while the site exposed that dozens of users are uploading illegal files to Mega, Dotcom and his team isn't making it easy for them to share these files. A few hours after the news broke, Mega-Search.me was effectively taken down after Mega began blocking access to files via the search engine, apparently through some kind of script it has developed.
"Due to a script developed by Mega to delete all files indexed Mega-search, the engine is temporarily unavailable. A solution to overcome this problem will be made shortly," said a statement on Mega-Search.me.
As of this morning, there were no links available on the site.
However, it could be that Dotcom is being a little over-zealous in the policing of his site. Torrent Freak describes how it carried out a small test, posting links to a number of legal files it has uploaded onto Mega, only to find that within minutes that these links were also blocked.
Kim Dotcom says that he'll update the Mega blog soon, providing more details on the €10,000 bounty and what hackers must do to get their hands on it. For more analysis on MEGA's security vulnerabilities is Contributing Editor John Casaretto, who appeared on this morning's NewsDesk show with Kristin Feledy.


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I have been running stihl chains for several years. I recently switched to carlton. From my experience the carlton stays sharp longer and cuts better and faster than the stihl chains. What kind of chains are you guys running.
I have been running stihl chains for several years. I recently switched to carlton. From my experience the carlton stays sharp longer and cuts better and faster than the stihl chains. What kind of chains are you guys running.
I get my new chains from the local co-op, but I honestly don't know the manufacturer. I have noticed that they are more aggressive in cutting than the Stihl chains, but the reason for that is because they are not anti-kickback chains. You will substitute an aggressive cut for safety when you use chains designed with anti-kickback features. That might be what you are seeing with the Carltons.
I don't like the anti-kick back chains. They don't cut well
at all IMO.
But there are a lot of nimrods running around with chain
saws out there. I always wear a helmet with ear muffs
(Stihl I think), logger shin guards, steel toe boots, and
good gloves.
Be safe........
Closing in on retirement.......
Closing in on retirement.......
My buddy cuts wood for a living over in Modesto,CA and he recomended I try these "Woodsman Pro" chains from "Baileys" http://www.baileysonline.com/category.asp?CatID=49
They where dirt cheap has no anti kickback links and they cut like butter!!! It chatters just a little @ start of the cut but really goes once going.
I use the most agressive chain I can buy because it cuts faster. The last one I bought was a stihl. I'm stupid and don't use safety equipment. The fly off chain comment scares me.
Sundance, good idea to be safe. I had a job cutting trees to make roads in Jr High. I was up in the Raggged Mtns in Colorado w/ another Jr high kid alone(40 miles to the nearest town) all week cutting trees for 2 seasons w/o any gear(or supervision). It amazes me that we actually made it w/ only minor flesh wounds!!!! Wellllll, except when I felled a pine tree on my buddy and knocked him out! remember, When someone yell's "timber" dont askWhere!! just run
..." face screen lashed with a fly off chain"....
and with that comment you have effectively just convinced me to upgrade my safety gear !
the helmet 2 years ago. 2" x 6' doesn't sound to wicked but
man......... even with the helmet it dazed me.
I like the muff style hearing protection better than plugs too,
and with the face screen it is an essential tool for anyone
that cuts wood.
Best money you'll spend........
Closing in on retirement.......
Sundance, check to make sure your insurance payments are up-to-date. Sounds like you are accident-prone.
you might wear just a short sleeve shirt and shorts while working on your bees, but a chain saw packs a much harder sting. It only takes a second, and then it's "I wish or I should have"
I also use the woodsman pro from bailey's, great chain and an excellent company to deal with.
The big thing with performance is the depth gauges
(aka rakers, aka anti-kick back thingys).
These chains have none and therefore are very
aggressive and will blow the others (with them)
out of the water regarding speed of cut.
Down side is that you should be a seasoned wood
cutter to use them as they are more dangerous!
Kick back is nasty.
I like chains that are aggressive and I'm going to
order up 2 or 3 of these myself.
Closing in on retirement.......
Riverrat, for the price and performance you wont bee sorry!!!! They do a very nice job cutting. Its not a smooth starting chain w/o the kickback links but once she gets going get ready to pull it up because your already done cutting! haha
I'm looking for an education.
I just started cutting wood, and don't do a ton of it yet, so I bought a little cheepie poulan chainsaw, 16", 34cc. So far it is working great for what I need.
It dulls faster than what I'd like, and I notice that more expensive chainsaws have more teeth on the chain. Are the chains interchangeble? Could I just buy a different chain with more teeth and put that on?
What is the anti-kickback feature? I'm not ready to abandon that feature just yet, but am curious what it is and does.
Thanks, rick


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Caregivers support class begins Sept. 9 in Walker
Caregivers support class begins Sept. 9 in Walker
Faith in Action for Cass County and Horizon Health Faith in Action will sponsor the six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers class at 1 p.m. Mondays, beginning Sept. 9, at the Walker Area Community Center, 105 Tower Ave., Walker.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class designed to provide caregivers with the skills needed to take care of themselves as caregivers and increase their confidence to provide care in difficult situations.
Theresa Eclov and Krisie Charnley, licensed social worker, certified Powerful Tools class leaders, will share tools and resources to help participants reduce stress, improve self-confidence, balance their life, better communicate their feelings, increase ability to make decisions and learn to locate helpful resources.
Class materials include "The Caregiver Helpbook," specifically designed for this evidence-based course, funded in part through the Central Minnesota Council on Aging. Class-time care for a family member may be requested through Faith in Action respite services at no cost.
Pre-registration is required. For information, contact Theresa Eclov, Faith in Action for Cass County, at 866-675-5435 or email@example.com.


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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › Alternative to the Packa?
Jan 31, 2011 at 7:14 am #1268465
On my thru attempt last year, particularly in the Smokies in late March, I really learned the value of staying dry. After getting wet with traditional rainwear and pack cover I got close to hypothermia once so I upgraded from Dri Ducks to a Marmot Essence and North Face rain pants. I also used a Dri Ducks poncho that went over everything. O I also use a compactor bag inside my Mariposa Plus. So I know I probably erred on the side of caution but I did stay dry. As I contemplate my 2011 AT thru attempt ( I had to end my 2010 attempt when I broke my Tibia 300 miles in ) I am seriously considering a Packa but I don't want to carry the 13 ounces. Does anyone know a product that will give the coverage of a Packa ( other than a Poncho ) that weighs less? I am really am only looking for alternatives as I know I can just do the traditional approach ( jacke, pants, and packcover )but would like something that gives my pack full coversge. ThanksJan 31, 2011 at 7:29 am #1690455
Marc SheaBPL Member
@flytepackerLocale: Cascades
Outdoor Research makes a similar pack cover called the Pack Hoody. It only weighs 7.4oz but doesn't provide full coverage. http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/pack_hoody.htmlJan 31, 2011 at 7:38 am #1690457
Greg MihalikBPL Member
@greg23Locale: Colorado
OR Gear's Pack Hoodie $60, 7.5 ouncesJan 31, 2011 at 7:55 am #1690465
Greg thanks for that. It is pretty cool but you still have to carry a rain jacket so you are back to around 13 or so ounces. Of course you would have the versatility of a rain jacket rather than a packa. But still something to think about.Jan 31, 2011 at 8:34 am #1690478
"… as I know I can just do the traditional approach ( jacke, pants, and packcover )"
One way you could consider saving weight instead is to not bring rain pants. I brought very light rain chaps, and can't remember ever using them, and I started in late Feb. I just came back from a 3-day snowshoe trip were it was raining/snowing pretty much all the time and I still just carried my rain pants in my pack. Of course you might opt differently, but there are outfitters on the trail plus there's the option of something being mailed to you if you really want it.
Or get chaps, a light weight (~3 oz) option for if you really need them, with the benefit that you can put them on and take them off one-leg-at-a-time (which I like). Just don't plan to wear them in town while doing your laundry! :-)
Here's one place to look for chaps:
Or if you by a Dri Ducks rain suit, without too much work the pants can be home modified to become chaps.
If you do get a Packa, take care that the pack cover part is sized large enough to cover any pack configuration you might like. On my snowshoe trip this past weekend I had my pack loaded for winter, and it was a very tight fit getting the packa cover over that.
The nice thing about the Packa is how well it breathes/vents, and the ability to toss back the coat or pull it over you (or just the hood) is also nice. I guess what I'm saying here is that the weight is at least somewhat offset by the fact that for many people it's just a more effective piece of raingear.
Though that OR unit does look nice; I guess a person would want to combine that with a light hoodless rain jacket — but who sells a good, light, *hoodless* rain jacket?!? Nice that when you want to take the pack off, you wouldn't have to pull arms out of sleeves to do it, and of course would still have a rain jacket on (hopefully with a hat of some kind). OTOH, it's overall kind of nice that the Packa covers the pack straps, waist belt, the whole shebang.
That's a big part of the advantage of the Packa, that by not being constrained by pack straps and waist belt, the Packa can vent better. It seems kind of telling to me that in the picture, the OR unit is being warn over a shirt, not any kind of other rain gear, nor does it look like OR sells any sort of hoodless rain jacket.Jan 31, 2011 at 9:04 am #1690485
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There is the "Parcho" sold as a pattern or kit at Quest Outfitters, or Roger Caffin's "mountain poncho" featured in a MYOG article here on BPL. Either should come in 7-9 oz depending on fabric used, size and features. The Packa features a heavier sil/pu fabric that's tapable, and this heavier fabric and the seamtaping add to the weight.Jan 31, 2011 at 9:06 am #1690486
Thinking about this a little more …
"… but who sells a good, light, *hoodless* rain jacket?!?"
A dri-ducks jacket is about 7+ oz, so I suppose a person could just cut off the hood (if desired) and have a reasonably light option there, albeit not super durable. Similarly, the Rain Shield o2 Cycling Jacket is listed at 4.1 oz, but again, inexpensive but not super durable. I've had the zipper go out on a Dri-ducks jacket leaving me in a bit of an awkward situation on one long hike, though I should add that I'm not totally sold on the particular zipper on my Packa either (?).
Both of these jacket options are also fairly short — a great part about the Packa is that it's cut long, it covers well below the hips. If a person were instead inclined to add in the weight of a rain skirt, of course the math comes out differently (!). With the Packa I'm typically okay without rain pants or chaps or skirt or whatever.
And neither of these have pit zips, the only venting is to unzip the front of the jacket.
Yup, thinking through this is leaving me pretty satisfied with what I get for the weight with the Packa — when looking at alternatives, make sure that you're toting up the various aspects and not just the weight alone.
Of course yet another option is to combine the OR unit with just a windshirt in situations where there isn't wind-driven and/or cold rain. Then if conditions get worse than expected, fashion a rain "vest" out of a black plastic yard waste bag on the spot …Jan 31, 2011 at 1:58 pm #1690605
Thanks guys some great ideas. I don't mind skimping and improvising when the weather warms but I am going to make sure I am dry when it is still cold. Brian do you have the silnylon or event? How does it breathe with the pit zips?Jan 31, 2011 at 7:34 pm #1690766
"Brian do you have the silnylon or event? How does it breathe with the pit zips?"
I have the eVent, bought it in person from Cedar Tree last year at Trail Days in Damascus — after meeting him a couple of times on the AT earlier.
The pit zips are pretty deep, large, which helps. And of course you don't have to zip the jacket up fully — if you're sweating enough then you're going to be wet one way or another.
And again, what really sets the Packa apart is the fact that it goes outside the pack straps and waist belt, which allows for better venting than I think any normal jacket can — as jackets are inherently restricted by the pack straps. Of course a poncho (or parcho) will have this benefit too. But with the Packa I find it a bit easier to access stuff in waist belt pockets or water bottle holder on waist belt, or things hanging on pack straps. For the latter just unzip the jacket a bit, for waist belt stuff (you know, your batman utility belt …) just reach under the jacket.
The Packa isn't perfect; there's no gear item that's optimal for all conditions, but despite the weight I'm still liking it.
Note, however, that my size medium eVent Packa doesn't weigh 13 oz, I get it at 16.4 oz (464g). Ouch. At this point I nevertheless plan to use it on my next thru-hike (later this year), assuming I can keep my pack volume down to the point where the pack cover part reasonably fits (!).Feb 23, 2014 at 2:59 am #2076199
Eddie HinnantMember
I now offer Packas made from 10D material.
A medium 10D Packa weighs about 7.5 oz.
Cedar TreeFeb 23, 2014 at 5:03 am #2076204
Jim JessopBPL Member
A 7.5 oz Packa sounds great.
Is the 10d material completely waterproof?Feb 23, 2014 at 5:24 am #2076207
William ChiltonBPL Member
@williamc3Locale: Antakya
According to the Packa website, "10 Denier ultra-light weight silicone treated nylon rip-stop with a 1200mm waterproof polyurethane coating (sil/pu)."Feb 23, 2014 at 11:11 am #2076282
todd harperBPL Member
@funnymoLocale: Sunshine State
I have a 10D Packa.
It is LIGHT and waterproof. Just be careful, as it is not (I feel – but I haven't damaged mine) as durable as heavier material.
It is most definitely tougher than DriDucks!!!
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Gate City officials work to stop vandalism at Grogan Park
GATE CITY, Va. - A local city is finding the warmer weather we've had recently has a downside. We've learned it often brings out vandals.
Gate City, Virginia leaders say Grogan Park has been a target over the last couple of years.
Grogan Park is a popular place for parents to take their kids. "It's a nice place for them to play a lot of nice equipment out here like the slides, swings, and sand box," said Mike Maness.
"It's a friendly place. We like to think of it as a community friendly park," said Frances Perry, Gate City Mayor.
However, as the sun goes down, the vandals often come out. "Seems they come out when the warmer weather starts that's when it starts it's not too bad in the winter time," said Perry.
Gate City Mayor Frances Perry tells me this is the second year this has been happening. "We've had basins torn off the wall, had paper towel rollers torn off the wall, paper towels stuffed in the commode, commode stopped up," said Perry.
Someone even tore a drinking fountain off the wall. "This is taxpayers' property they are destroying," said Perry.
Residents, like these families, are footing the bill every time something has to be repaired. "Everybody's putting money into tax dollars and that's what is paying for this usually and it's not good for our kids," said Maness.
"There's other things the money could go towards. This has been furnished here and it needs to be left alone so we can use that money in other places," said Perry.
We learned the town has even considered building a $40,000 water pad, but with all of the recent vandalism they're having some second thoughts. "A very few costs a whole lot of people their fun and enjoyment outdoors when they come in and destroy stuff like that," said Perry.
Perry tells me they've added cameras that keep an eye on the park 24 hours a day. The mayor even gave the police chief the okay to bring in an extra duty officer to patrol the area at nights and on weekends. She says they won't stop these efforts until the vandalism stops. "If they're caught we will prosecute to the fullest extent that law allows," said Perry.
Perry tells us they have a few leads.
If you have any information on the vandalism, you can call the Gate City Police Department (276) 386-9111.
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text: Felix Jones is dealing with soreness in both knees. "He was dealing with a knee going into last week and hurt his other knee in the ballgame," coach Jason Garrett said after Jones missed Tuesday's practice. "It sounds like it's feeling better and better and better and we'll just see what his availability is over the course of the next couple of days." Fragile Felix has yet to miss a game this season, but has gotten progressively more nicked and worn down during DeMarco Murray's (foot) extended absence. A game-time decision for Dallas' Thanksgiving showdown with the Redskins, Jones will be a dicey flex option if he manages to take the field. Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram Nov 20 - 10:00 PM


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Without a boss who respects you and treats you fairly, the best job in the world can turn into a nightmare. Most bosses have at least some control over our future. We are therefore seemingly stuck if we can't get along.
Whether bosses are controlling, absent, demanding or just plain difficult to understand, there is one rule that you must follow: Give up trying to change them. Instead, focus on changing yourself so the situation becomes beneficial to you.
Let's start by examining your three options. You can align, confront or use Plan B.
1. Align. The idea of alignment isn't about emulating bosses or being a pet. Aligning yourself means two things: First you understand their personalities, strengths and weaknesses, and second, you try to give them what they need. If a part of you feels resistant to doing that, remember that giving your bosses what they need is part of your job. That doesn't mean you should stay at work until all hours of the night, or do anything else that is unhealthy for you. It means you should be able to predict behavioral patterns and adjust to their working styles to the extent possible.
If you want to align yourself with your boss, start by asking yourself some simple questions:
• What common characteristics or behaviors does this person seem to value in other employees?
• What kinds of behaviors or characteristics seem to upset this person the most?
• What are this person's strengths and when are they most visible?
• What are this person's biggest shortcomings, and how can I best handle them?
Once we understand these things, we must try daily, in small ways, to meet their needs. For example, bosses who micro-manage need a lot of detail and information. Bosses who are neat freaks may be more grateful for a clean work space than just about anything else.
2. Confront. Sometimes aligning isn't enough, and that's when we need to sit down and talk with our bosses about the dynamic. This can be tricky because it can make matters worse. Techniques for doing this are therefore different than confronting a co-worker, or someone in your personal life. The next few columns will go into greater depth on how to do this, but for now, remember a few key points:
• Script your speech and choose your words carefully.
• Don't complain. Offer or ask for solutions.
• Find the right time and place to have the conversation.
• Be prepared for every possible response.
• Be specific and use examples.
It's important to get clear on how you want to speak and to troubleshoot possible responses or questions your boss might have during the discussion.
3. Use Plan B. This is your option when all else fails. It consists of two choices: Live with it or get tough. Living with it means you find a way in your mind not to let your boss's behavior bother you. If that's impossible, you can go over your boss's head, change departments, or find another job.
The good news about difficult bosses is that you ultimately have many options. You don't have to stay stuck in a bad situation. The first thing to consider is which option is right for you. Then start putting it into action. If it doesn't work, remember there's always another path.
Elisa Levy conducts seminars on conflict resolution and anger management. For more information, contact her at 305-296-5437 or visit http://www.elisalevy.com.


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Ft. Carson soldier arrested for alleged sex crimes in Alabama
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. - El Paso County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Ft. Carson soldier for alleged sex crimes in Alabama.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Aaron Lucas was turned over to deputies by the Ft. Carson Provost Marshal's Office, Wednesday.
Detectives from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office were notified by the Madison Police Department in Madison, Alabama, that an arrest warrant had been obtained for Lucas on a Madison case from 2002, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
The charges on the warrant include "Enticing a Child" and "Sexual Child Abuse of a Child Less Than 12 Years of Age," according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office says it coordinated with authorities on Fort Carson to have Lucas located and taken into custody.
Lucas has been booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center on no bond as a fugitive from justice.
Lucas is scheduled for advisement from the court on January 3, 2013.
Lucas had been arrested on October 23, 2012 for connection to an El Paso County kidnapping case and separate Enticement of a Child case, each from 2012, as well as for his connection to similar cases from other area jurisdictions, according to the sheriff's office.
No details of the Madison, Alabama case were released by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.


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Don't try telling Matthew Elliott he's in charge of a Warriors team stacked with talent. Don't even try to ask him if he's hoping to utilise the obvious talent in his back-up halfback.
"We don't use the T word here any more," Elliott said after unveiling a first trial team light on top grade experience but stacked with ... ability.
"Every player in the NRL is talented. These guys have heard too much of that. Talent gets you to the NRL, that's all it does. It will get you here but it ain't gonna win you games. I see your lips moving but I didn't hear what came out."
Elliott talks a very good game. Whatever happens with the Warriors this season, reporters won't be short of pithy lines.
Here's Elliott on a new game plan the players have helped create. "It's all different when you get out on the field. The best-laid plans go out the back door as soon as you get a punch in the face. We've got a fight plan, but we'll see how that fight plan goes when we get punched in the face."
The unknown is still a bit of a theme for the new coach. The names of his players don't yet roll freely off the tongue - "hell, I'm still struggling to get my street name right" - and his view of many of them is limited to what he has seen in the training.
The three-match trial period that begins against the Gold Coast today at Burleigh Heads would be crucial in determining the make-up of his line-up for the season-opener against Parramatta in Sydney on March 9, Elliott said.
"I've really got no idea what our starting team will be round one. None. I'm starting to rank some players based on their training performances but I made the mistake many years ago when I first started doing this job of falling in love with players pre-season.
"Some players are terrible trainers, their best terrain is when they cross the white stripe for real. So we've got to find out about that.
"I know how they compare and I know how they conduct themselves as people - the next bit I find out about [today]. You've heard people say 'reputations don't count for anything'. Well, I am going to live by that creed."
While he insisted he wouldn't hesitate to ring the changes mid-season if the squad's younger players were struggling to maintain form, Elliott knows consistency of selection will be the key to success.
"If a young player has put a couple of good games in but if he is just starting to teeter I will make a change.
"But what I do know is that if we use under 28 players we will make the top four. That has been my experience. If you have an injury-free run and you are not making too many changes it means your form line is pretty strong."


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Private Brand Coffee: The Perfect Storm
Today's economy has helped create a shift in how Americans buy coffee. Now is the time for retailers to develop and elevate, their private brand offerings. We call it the perfect storm.
Coffee Wars
The increase in specialty coffee consumption (I lump together Premium and Specialty coffee – to be explained another time.) is fueled in part by increased demand. It's simple. McCafe, Starbucks and Dunkin', since January, have poured upwards of $200 million into national advertising to promote coffee and espresso drinks – referred to as the "coffee wars." That means more American shoppers are thinking about good coffee – as in Arabica coffee. Not necessarily specialty coffee (McCafe and Dunkin do not make the grade), but coffee none-the-less. Read on.
Rise of the In-Home Brew
Since the early 90s, when the Starbucks phenomenon spread East, the grocery channel slowly allocated shelf space to more Arabica coffee, but the biggest increase in consumption, clearly, was enjoyed by coffeehouses nationwide. Today, however, we see coffeehouses closing at a rapid pace. As a result, consumers increasingly turn their $4.00 latte purchases into beans or ground coffee purchases for brewing at home. The National Coffee Association survey found a 5% point increase in coffee preparation at home -- a tectonic shift in consumer behavior for the largest agricultural import into the United States!
No Trading Down Here
With the rise in-home brew, IRI reports that specialty coffee sales at grocery have reversed a four-year decline in sales to grow at a 12% rate to $915 million, surpassing traditional coffee's 3% growth rate. Specialty is up, traditional (cans) is lagging. Why? Affordable luxuries. Consumers have given up the coffeehouse, but not the high quality beans. And premium brands are up year-over-year (Starbucks, Caribou, Peet's, Dunkin' and most notably, Specialty-grade private brands). You see similar trends in tea, chocolate, beer, and other categories where consumers develop passion (and pride) for quality.
Own Brand Trust
At the same time, consumer trust in store brands has never been higher. As you know, gone are the days when store brands were mere generics, relegated to the bottom shelf as a low-cost, non-brand alternative. But it's more complicated than just throwing some mediocre Arabica coffee on the shelf and watching the money fly in. Retailers must establish shoppers' trust by embracing the ideals of quality and innovation with true Specialty grade coffee, and then communicate it to the point of exhaustion! Packaging, signage, and in-store ambassadors must all display quality in unison.
Coffee wars, home brewing, the rise of specialty coffee, and acceptance of quality store brands… the time to act is now. The perfect storm won't last forever.


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Cosy Bastille Apartment
Størrelse33 m²
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|Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, Frankrike
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Large windows allow sunlight to flood into this lovely studio which blends modern comforts with the traditional charm of exposed wooden beams. Wake refreshed from a pleasant night's sleep within the double bedroom. Light meals and snacks can be prepared using the kitchenette. A separate bathroom is available.
Just 150 metres away lies the Voltaire Metro Station. Gare de Lyon Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Walk for 10 minutes to Père Lachaise Cemetery which was founded in 1804.
The surrounding streets offer a wide variety of bars, restaurants and shops.
HusreglerSmall pets can be accommodated for an extra charge of €3 per night. Guests who wish to bring pets must specify this when booking.
A €25 fee is required for check-in/check out before 9:00 am.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
An extra cleaning service is available for a €40 fee.This option must be specified when booking.
A refundable €200 security deposit is required either in cash on arrival or by PayPal before arrival. PayPal payments should reflect the costs accepted by the site and the exchange values of currencies. The deposit will be returned on the day of departure.
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Linh was a great host, met us earlier than check in time, very friendly & helpful.
Beautiful place right in the centre of where we needed to be. Would definitely go back! Thanks Linh for a great holiday!
Linh greeted us when we arrived, showed us the apartment and made us feel very welcomed! The apartment was very well equipped, and very cosy; we recommend it. There was a metro nearby so it made it very easy to get to the sights. The stay in Paris and in Linh´s apartment was without doubt very successful!
My boyfriend and I are stayed for three night at this apartment. It was really nice place. We both really enjoyed our stay. good location as well. And also the host Mr. Linh was friendly:) we recommend it!!!
We had a fantastic stay at Linh's apartment in Bastille, everything was as advertised: the apartment was nicely decorated and certainly well stocked with a TV with a multitude of channels, a computer, and wifi! We were greeted by a bottle of wine and Linh explained everything about the apartment to us, which was much appreciated! The location is perfect, with Bastille metro station being on 3 metro lines, and with 3 supermarkets close by! Thank you Linh!
Perfect spot in Paris! We very much enjoyed our stay in this appartment.
We go back there if possible.
Central location in Bastille District meant easy travelling around Paris and lots of local bars and restaurants etc, 15 minutes from Gare de Nord. Quick, reliable wifi. Very clean, private and comfortable apartment with friendly host and welcoming bottle of French wine! A great place to stay and see Paris. Thank you Linh.
Linh was a great host. He was really friendly and cordial. The flat was perfectly done, even with some small details like a wine bottle and french soap.
We had a great time in his accommodation and would honestly recommend it.
Spent two nights at Linh's lovely apartment in Bastille. Highly recommended. Linh was also very knowledgeable and helpful. He even printed out our online flight confirmations for us. The apartment has a washing machine which we could use and a little kitchenette so that we could prepare some food there. It was a spotlessly clean, fresh and peaceful place to return to in between our activities and rushing about all over Paris!
Hemos estado alojados en este apartamento y lo recomendamos al 100%.
Alrededor hay múltiples supermercados, "boulangeries", terrazas, pubs,restaurantes...es una zona muy animada pero sin embargo en el apartamento se disfruta de gran tranquilidad ya que da a un callejón privado.
Está a tres minutos de la estación de metro más cercana y a cinco de la plaza de la bastilla dónde hay múltiples paradas de autobús.
El apartamento está perfectamente equipado, provisto de todo tipo de menaje, ordenador,wifi...
Por último destacar la amabilidad del señor Linh dando todo tipo de facilidades y múltiple información para tu estancia en París.
Prima appartement voor 2 personen in een levendig deel van Parijs. Gelegen aan een binnenstraat en geen last van straatrumoer. We hadden alles wat nodig is. Bakker en supermarkt om de hoek en het gezellige cafe des anges aan de overkant. Linh is een geweldige gastheer en goed bereikbaar als je hem nodig hebt. Aanrader!
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Discussion in 'BUILD OFF 6 BIKES' started by NLCTVWguy, May 5, 2011.
Re: * GROUND ZERO * (New tank and ride pics!)
Cool tank Rob Nice bike
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Thanks again everyone for the nice comments. Wish I had more to report but it's been raining steady for about 48 hrs... so I went looking for a little inspiration and found it in the form of this:
Gasser pickup:
(Thanks for Studie62 at Flickr for the pic.)
Got the high front end, the orange rims, and even the keg fuel tank. Old school hot rod all the way.
Reminds me of one of my favorite books from when I was young- I still have it, it's called simply "Drag Racing" and it's from 1970.... the top fuelers and funny cars were turning 6.6 sec quarter miles, and most of them still had the engine in front of the driver. There are tons of good pics of Hemi's, Halibrand wheels, long-haired fans, the shoe-polish numbers on the windows, slicks wrinkling and smoking in burnouts... good stuff. It's what I grew up reading and I've had that book at least 30 years. Gearhead from birth, what can I say!
More soon,
Re: * GROUND ZERO * (New tank and ride pics!)
Those bars are great!
Re: * GROUND ZERO * (New tank and ride pics!)
how much flex are in your bars? not saying it's a bad thing. i think it just ads to the characteristics of the ride!
Re: * GROUND ZERO * (New tank and ride pics!)
About time I did an update instead of just lookin' in on everyone else's rides!
My work got put on hold for a bit with a dozen other projects, some of which had nothing at all to do with bikes (weird, huh?) and I was waiting on a set of rims.
We rejoin this story now:
Saturday July 30: Picked up long delayed rims and parts. Front wheel was not able to be built as I wanted but rear finished up nicely. Sturmey TCW coaster-3 with 24x2.125 ATB steel rim:
Twisted spokes! Oh very nice! And an NOS coaster strap (they cost 28c in the package, btw.)
Shifter cable and stop from a 1971 CCM Galaxie ladies 3-speed. Rusty as anything, bent, and works nice!
Went with the front wheel I've been using, another 24" Roadmaster (yuck!) ATB wheel.
Masked off and painted the rim still assembled. Wish it was a little more true. Well it was free...
A little break in the assembly work...
More coming...
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Sunday July 31st:
Debated a lot on how to mount the RRB license plate. It wouldn't fit on the rack. It would get bent on the frame, most likely. The keg tank turned out to be the perfect place. I reshaped it over my porch railing and slipped it under the clamps.
Shifter cable works pretty nicely turned around and following a cantilever tube. The routing was painless.
One final detail needed:
Built Not Bought! And with that, Ground Zero is done!
Time to take her out on the town for some scenery, ocean breezes, and action shots.
Presenting Ground Zero!
What's this? Something following me around! :lol:
Enjoying sunset on the pier:
Looking good!
Time for a ride!
Hope you've enjoyed reading about this one as much as I've enjoyed putting it together!
See you in the Finished Bikes! Congratulations and thanks to all the other builders for your dedication, creativity, and inspiration.
That's a RAT :mrgreen:
how did u make that shifter? I want to try to make something like that.
Hey Ratcycle--
The details of that were here at the end of page 3...
The shifter is a normal Sturmey trigger shifter, from a 70's girl's model. I used my grinding wheel to notch the sides of the trigger lever (the old ones are solid steel). Then I ran a 1/4-20 die over it (needed the notches to get the threads to start). A 1/4-20 coupling nut (basically a long threaded piece of hex stock) went over that.
The shift lever is 1/4-20 threaded rod. I made a couple bends in it with a tubing bender, but you could bend that material with a vise and hammer or other means. For the shift knob, I drilled into the side of a billiard ball. They're phenolic plastic, and easy to drill- almost too easy. Drill goes in like butter. Easy to tap as well though it likes to get very hot and grab the tap a little bit. Tapped about 3/4 in. into the ball.
Put heat shrink tubing over the rod, put on one regular nut and threaded the ball over it. Once the ball is installed you might want to unscrew it and use Loctite to keep it tight. Shrink down the heat shrink for a finished look.
Note that Sturmey clamps are designed for a 7/8" handlebar. The bigger frame tube required creativity and a long, bent screw to make it mount where I did.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Walmart Canada announced on Friday a donation of C$100,000 to Food Banks Canada to help local food banks improve access to food and services for those in need.
Food Banks Canada's HungerCount 2012 shows 882,000 individuals turned to a food bank each month for help this year, and more than 339,000 of those assisted are children.
Walmart Canada has donated an additional C$85,000 to local food banks across the country, including C$30,000 to Daily Bread Food Bank, C$25,000 to Moisson Montreal, C$25,000 to Banques alimentaires du Quebec and C$5,000 to Edmonton's Food Bank.


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Bought an Apple Macbook. Great photo editing. Having issues.
I can't open the help topics in the help menu. Get a notice that the topics are not available. Make sure you're connected to internet. If you are try again later...for four months.
I can open and read the topics at the apple store or at a wifi hot spot in town. Not at home. I've been online with Apple for hours...had to pay them for the service. To tell me there's nothing wrong.
I went on line with Hughesnet. Cost $100 for 1 time help. There's nothing wrong with my connection.
The nice man from Packistan Sent me to a US tech. He checked everything...nada. Suggested the problem might be due to my satellite connection. There's a delay in satellite transmission, and that may cause the program to say it's not available. Really?? $100/month for slow high speed that won't allow me to read help topics. Another $100 to find out they haven't a clue?
Anyone know anything?


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In January 2011, AARP interviewed 50+ Americans from every state, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. We asked about their dreams as they think about what is next in their life as well as the challenges they see themselves facing. Additional questions were tailored to the unique challenges facing the 50+ in each state, so every survey is different. Results are available for every state, and additional information on Hispanic and African-American individuals 50+ is available for some states.
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B.S. Temple University
M.F.A. Yale School of Drama
Charles is a Production Designer for film and television, and has been a Scenic Designer for the theatre.
Charles E. McCarry holds a B.S. from Temple University and an M.F.A from the Yale School of Drama, and is a member of United Scenic Artists local 829. He has taught scenic design at Carnegie-Mellon, Temple University and Barnard College, and film design at NYU. He also taught scenic design and served as Head of Design at SUNY Purchase College Design/Technology program from 2005-2010.
Charles' drawings for Television and Film are featured in Pat Woodbridge's Designer Drafting and Visualizing for the Entertainment World. His drawings for the Theatre are featured in Lynn Pecktal's Designing and Drawing for the Theatre and Masters of Modern Costume Design.
Creating the film sequence for the Broadway musical about Hollywood, City of Angels, for Broadway Designer Robin Wagner reignited Charles' enthusiasm for film design work in the midst of his theatre career. He has contributed to notable films including The Departed, School of Rock, The Producers, The Sixth Sense, Elf, and Wall Street. Other film work includes NY Art Direction for '42, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Cocktail and many more. His television work includes Ugly Betty, Sex and the City, Third Watch, Law & Order Criminal Intent, Law & Order SVU, The Late Show with David Letterman and Ed Sullivan Theatre renovation. He has also worked on Saturday Night Live as well as news & sports productions including ABC World News Tonight and the 2000 and 2004 NBC Olympics coverage.
Charles recently completed Production Design work on a dramatic series in Taiwan, Material Queen, and is about to embark on another production for the same producers there. He was nominated for the 2008 Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design for Art Direction of Ugly Betty. He won in 2006 for his work on that show. He was one of the nominees for the 2008 Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design for Art Direction of Ridley Scott's American Gangster.
Charles has been an assistant designer on wonderful Broadway productions including: The Will Rogers' Follies (Tony Nominee Best Scenic Design and Tony Best Musical), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Tony Best Musical), Chess NY (No Tony but Infamous), City of Angels (Tony Best Scenic Design and Tony Best Musical) and many others. Off Broadway and regional Scenic Design includes work at Playwrights' Horizons, Yale Repertory Theatre, The Lambs Theatre, Philadelphia Drama Guild, New York Stage and Film, Goodspeed Opera, and many other theatres. Of the three theatres he has designed for live performance, New York's modest Soho Playhouse on Vandam Street remains.
Charles recently designed a second cigar shop at the intersection of 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue in New York. And as Lou Reed said, "those memories are no longer available" but he does seem to recall 'designing' the alphabet city club 8 B.C., later memorialized in Rent in the song "La Vie Boheme."


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Kniss misuses credit cards
Original post made by Write the story, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jan 12, 2013
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this was uncovered during an audit coming because of the Shirikawa scandal. The above article states:
"Kniss reimbursed the county for five credit-card charges totaling $569 that were not related to county business, and $150 for a dinner event hosted by the Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee, which is a political action committee and is not an allowable expense. "
The question is did Kniss reimburse beforehand or did she reimburse after the misuse was uncovered by the audit.
The big question is why the Weekly has not done a story on this matter. Given the close ties between the Weekly and our local political establishment (i.e. Kniss bought advertising space on this website during her recent council election campaign and received an endorsement from the Weekly), it is not surprising that they have chosen not to do an investigation into this matter. Or perhaps Gennady was too busy writing fluff pieces on our other council members.
Either way, Kniss should resign from her seat on the council.
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a resident of East Palo Alto
on Jan 12, 2013 at 1:42 pm
You'd think that nowadays, officials would be paranoid about allegations of misuse, so that they'd be scrupulously careful NOT to misuse. Given Kniss's experience in politics, you'd think she'd have avoided such a freshman "mistake." I understand sometimes there might be some gray area in her job re who's responsible for a bill, but is that what happened here?
I recall a decade or so ago when members of the Ravenswood School District misused their District-issued credit cards as well. I don't think the DA charged any of them, but I especially recall Chester Palesoo doing this & he'd also just been charged w/a misdemeanor sex crime.
a resident of Southgate
on Jan 13, 2013 at 1:53 pm
The only thing that surprises me is that she was allowed to run for office again, and worse, that she was actually elected. She has too many conflicts of interest and too many other vocations to do a good job now.
a resident of Downtown North
on Jan 14, 2013 at 11:17 am
The voters of Palo Alto time and again elect City Council Members that are attractive, well spoken, politically savy, and financially connected to developers, Stanford, labor unions, and other local big money interests. This list of so called desirable traits does not include loyalty to the voters. The only exceptions on the current Council are Holman and Schmid.
We the people, need representatives who conduct the business of the city in the best interest of the city and ALL the people who live and work here. They represent ALL of us, not just the elite few who wield the power in their own best interest.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Jan 23, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Really now, you can't expect someone who is that rich to keep track of whose money she is spending. Princess Liz handed out flowers to her campaign supporters on the night of her installation as a council member earlier this month. Self importance is her style in everything she does.
She has bought off a lot of people along the way. They voted for her.
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Jan 24, 2013 at 3:19 pm
Well said, Princess Liz?, still waiting for the Weekly to do a story on it--probably will never happen--she has spent plenty on ads in the Weekly last election season and the weekly will not bite the hand that feeds them. Or maybe gennady is too busy still paying homage to greg scharff ("oh, greg, you are such a wonderful council member. You have such a wonderul smile. when I grow up, I want to be a reporter")
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I haven't commented yet cos I've been playing with Rusty and his new hand crank.
Here is what I would try were I in your situation.
Since you have the new box get a piece of solid steel, "L" shaped, and cut it wide enough to be a strong support, but not wide enough to get in the way. Bolt it to the bottom and to the divider for stability. Bend it so that it runs right up next to the pillar of the machine with a tab at the top bent to keep it from bending inwards. Put a rubber cushion on that.
Drill a hole where the HC mounting bolt needs to be, then drill a smaller one above and below the mounting bolt hole to mount a small bolt or screw in to prevent the HC from pivoting. This is a substitute for the boss that's missing on your machine. Bolt the HC on and crank away.
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Just loving your blog Jones (especially now we are home doing ordinary stuff!) Sarah, Mark, Kate and Molly
Enjoying Kent country life with the cousins
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Today we drove off to historic Leeds castle. Simon and Felicity headed for the classic cars exhibition whilst Genevieve and I watched the falconry show and visited the exotic bird aviary where we saw a NZ kea. We explored the castle and learnt about its history over the last 900 years. Wendy and I picked raspberries on our return and we sat down to a delicious roast chicken dinner. It was great to have the time to natter away while the girls watched a movie with George and Freddie.


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Jamie's Big Feastival is back!
Another exciting announcement today - the return of Jamie's incredible annual event with Alex James (from Blur - you know, no big deal), the BIG FEASTIVAL.
The event takes place on Alex James' Cotswolds farm on August 31st and September 1st. We're thrilled to announce that music confirmed so far includes the legendary Basement Jaxx, those crowd-pleasing boys Rizzle Kicks, global superstar KT Tunstall, mega-hit makers The Feeling, the brilliant Cuban Brothers and old school hero DJ Norman Jay.
Food heroes hosting live master-classes will be Jamie himself, Gennaro Contaldo, Mark Sargeant, Valentine Warner and Bruno Loubet. There's also loads of opportunities for visitors to get stuck in themselves with hands-on cooking including barbecue schools.
Last year sold out and it's going to be even more incredible this year, so have a look here for more info and ticket prices! http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-blo … ouncement/
Hope to see a few of you there!
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Form photos that I saw it looked a really good event and such fun as well.
I am not sure if we will be there but I'm working on it !
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Re: Jamie's Big Feastival is back!
Wow this is really a very exciting event. A lot of people will surely come for this big event and then the guest are big time. I hope to take part of this.
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When the nominations for president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod were tallied and released earlier this month, a collective gasp went up from Lutherans who pay attention to things like presidential nominations.
It wasn't just that nine-year incumbent Rev. Gerald Kieschnick, 67, received 755 nominations, but that the Rev. Matthew Harrison, 48, received nearly double that amount: 1,332.
Harrison, executive director of the church's World Relief and Human Care office, has the support of a group called the Brothers of John the Steadfast whose mission is, in part, to "defend and promote the orthodox Christian faith which is taught in the Lutheran Confessions … "
The group's website (www.steadfastlutherans.org) is one of the voices in the conservative wing of the synod that's unhappy with Kieschnick, and the group's analysis said Kieschnick's 755 nominations were the lowest number ever received by a sitting president.
"The nomination numbers were encouraging," said the Rev. Timothy Rossow, pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church in Naperville, Ill., who heads the Brothers of John the Steadfast.
Some observers say the movement reflected in Rossow's group is made up of as many as one-third of the denomination's 2.4 million members. Others say it's much smaller, though loud and influential.
Theological and doctrinal conservatives within the St. Louis-based Missouri Synod call themselves "confessional Lutherans." They are traditionalists who stress a strict adherence to the Book of Concord, the 16th-century work that defined the central doctrines of Lutheranism.
Confessionalists are critical of what they call Kieschnick's postmodern approach to the church. They say that for the last decade, Kieschnick has taken a nondenominational, ...1
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Sylvester Stallone at the premiere of Rocky: The Musical.
Benedict Cumberbatch out with a couple of flight attendants.
Blake Lively has a PUH.
Elizabeth Banks takes a gargling selfie.
Eva Longoria is wearing makeup today.
Honey Boo Boo and a box of chocolates. Probably reciting Forrest Gump lines.
Hilaria Baldwin does yoga with her kid.
Jessica Brown Findlay at the premiere of her new movie with
Colin Farrell.


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I copied this from OSBA (Oregon State Beekeepers Association) site, another beekeeper posted it who is also a member of BeeSource.
Good news from the American Farm Bureau:
Farm Vehicle Exemptions
The Federal Register has published the attached notice of statutory exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the agency's actions to simplify regulations for farmers and their employees, as required by the new surface transportation reauthorization law, MAP-21. Farm Bureau strongly supported these exemptions.
The following regulations and exemptions took effect October 1:
A covered farm vehicle, including the individual operating that vehicle, shall be exempt from the following federal requirements:
Any requirement related to commercial driver's licenses;
Any requirement related to drug testing;
Any requirement related to medical certificates;
Any requirement related to hours of service; and
Any requirement related to vehicle inspection, repair and maintenance.
Exemptions do not apply to a covered farm vehicle transporting hazardous materials that require a placard.
The covered farm vehicle must be equipped with a special license plate or other designation by the state in which the vehicle is registered to allow for identification of the vehicle as a farm vehicle by law enforcement personnel.
It should be noted that this law does not specifically exempt a farmer or rancher from any state requirements. There are no longer federal requirements relating to the above-mentioned regulations. Additionally, funding from the federal government to a state cannot be withheld if a state chooses to allow exemptions for agriculture.
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Danica McKellar is the author of a series of popular books focused on getting middle school-aged girls into math. This Q&A was supplied to GeekMom by Rebecca Zook.
What can parents do to support their daughters in math?
From a young age, point out how math is used in everyday life. So if you're grocery shopping with your toddler, talk about the unit price for the meat you're buying, and how you multiply that times the weight to get the total price. Add things up in the cart to estimate what you'll be paying at the front. Or if you're buying shoes, talk about what the 20% discount means. Show your daughters (and sons) that math is all around them. Get 'em young if you can!
And whether you are a mother or father talking to your daughter or son, please heed this advice: If you didn't like math in school or felt that you failed at it, please don't share that with your kids. Math gets enough bad PR as it is for being "too hard" and your kids look up to you! Downplay your own negative feelings about math as much as you can; otherwise, you're setting the bar low, and they're likely to meet you there at some point in the near future.
What can parents do to help their kids when they're struggling or frustrated with math?
Get them some help! Understandably, many parents are not familiar with the math their kids are doing – either because they weren't "math-y" kids themselves, or the methods feel too different. So look for outside resources – of course I recommend my books for both students and parents wanting to brush up (see danicamckellar.com for pre-algebra and algebra books), but there are also good tutors to be found both online and through local tutoring centers (be prepared that you may have to kiss a few frogs before you find the right match for your kid…). The important thing is to get involved early, because math, more than any other subject, is cumulative and a small confusion today could lead to a major problem later – just like building a house on a rocky foundation. Not good!
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Kase is good, looks like the draft WILL officially be Labor Day Monday at 9 pm
waiting for Pats for the definite yes. I think he'll say that we can go with it even if he can't make it
When I worked in the steel mill we had this one guy.... man come quitting time he'd be chomping at the bit waitng on the whisle....Always the first one at the time clock to punch out....so one day when he wasn't looking I tack welded his metal tool tray to a large beam it was setting on.....Well you know the rest of the story, those of us who were in on it had a little extra fun watching him grind that thing loose while we got in line to punch out.......Horseplay man... its a part of life and a form of bonding....
Anyone see Andy Reid going ape **** last night. He did it a few times. If he wasnt yelling at a player or coach he was giving them the stare of death and talking firmly.I thought he was more of a players coach
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Additional vehicle thefts occur at UTSA
By Geoffrey Merritt
Officer, UTSA Police Department
(Nov. 8, 2006)--Recently, there have been additional motor vehicle thefts at UTSA and the UTSA Police Department is actively investigating each case. This year, there have been 18 vehicle thefts on campus, compared to three last year.
The UTSA Police Department urges UTSA community members to actively protect themselves against vehicle theft. Even older vehicles are at risk; the average stolen vehicle is five years old. Older vehicles are targeted for parts, which can be worth up to three times more than the vehicle.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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For more information and tips to help reduce the risk of car theft, visit the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Web site.
The Top 5 stolen vehicles in San Antonio are:
1. Chevrolet/GMC pick-ups
2. Ford pick-ups
3. Honda Civic
4. Chevrolet/GMC Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon SUVs
5. Honda Accord
Most recent stolen vehicles from UTSA:
- Dodge pick-up
- Ford pick-up
- Acura Integra
- Honda Accord
Through the Help End Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) program, owners can register their vehicles. By registering, this authorizes police personnel to stop and check a vehicle (with reasonable suspicion) if it is operated between 1 and 5 a.m. or if someone is attempting to drive the vehicle across the Texas border into Mexico. For more information, visit the H.E.A.T. Web site.
If you observe suspicious activity, such as someone tampering with or looking into cars, immediately call UTSA Police at (210) 458-4911. An officer will be dispatched to the location to determine if a crime is being committed. Remember to provide as much detail as possible including a description of suspects.
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Hi fellow foxers,
Given that 4-speed bushings are no longer available or really hard to find, I am sending a few of these complete bushing kits up north.
A set includes the correct size shifter linkage bracket bushings, the ball socket and rubber boots for the two upper bushings.
* I also have 5-speed bushing kits available, please read below *
EDIT: these are once again available!
I currently have a few sets of shifter bushings (both 4-speed and 5-speed versions available)
Asking $45 shipped anywhere in North America; they are shipping from Canada
I take paypal; IM for details.


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Rutgers Department of Germanic, Russian and East European Languages and Literatures hosts a number of scholarly exchanges, guest lectures, conferences, and other events every year that bring scholars from the German and Slavic language-speaking world to campus. With the support of the Max Kade Foundation and Charlotte M. Craig, the department hosts a Scholar/Writer in Residence Program, which brings a scholar or writer active in contemporary German culture to Rutgers every year to teach a course and engage with the university community. Since its launch in 1998, the Charlotte M. Craig Distinguished Visiting Professorship brings a renowned professor of German Studies to Rutgers for the Spring Semester.
The Rutgers study abroad program offers a number of semester and full-year exchange programs for Rutgers students in Germany, including those at Berlin's Freie Universität, the Universität Konstanz, and the EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht (European Business School of Economics and Law) in Oestrich-Winkel. In collaboration with Duke University, Rutgers also sponsors the Rutgers/Duke in Berlin program, which provides cultural and language training for students from Rutgers, Duke, and other colleges and universities across the United States.
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences' (SEBS) Landscape Architecture program works closely with the Technical University of Munich in Germany to provide students opportunities to develop a more sophisticated understanding of their respective landscapes. Faculty members from plant biology are also working with researchers in Germany to develop transgenetically modified food to combat infectious diseases.


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Taste Manhattan in the Midwest
Embassy Suites Minneapolis - North • Brooklyn Center, MN
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- A One-Night Stay for Two in a King Suite, Thursdays through Sundays
- $50 Food-and-Beverage Credit at 6300 Steakhouse
- Bottle of Red or White Wine Upon Arrival
- Breakfast and Reception
- Combine Vouchers to Stay for Up to Two Nights
The Destination
Minneapolis is known as the "Mini Apple" for good reason: the Midwestern city offers almost as many theater seats per capita as Manhattan itself. The action centers around downtown Minneapolis's Warehouse District, where trendy young professionals sip martinis and catch the latest incarnations of everything from comedy to musical theater. After taking in a Broadway-style show or a live episode of A Prairie Home Companion, locals hit the nearby French bistros and Cuban cafes before dancing the night away at the First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry, the iconic club where several famous musicians got their start.
The Digs
The Embassy Suites Minneapolis - North, situated just eight miles from downtown in—ahem—Brooklyn Center, offers spacious accommodations in an all-suite environment. Each King Suite is appointed with a wet bar, a mini fridge, a microwave, and two flat-panel TVs, not to mention separate living and dining areas. The hotel is also equipped with a 24-hour fitness center featuring new equipment, a refreshing swimming pool, and a relaxing whirlpool.
Before dinner at the hotel's 6300 Steakhouse—a casually upscale bar and restaurant serving a hearty selection of Southern dishes in addition to traditional American fare—mingle during the manager's reception over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
The Diversions
• Surly Brewing Company
• Walker Art Center
• Guthrie Theater
• Fitzgerald Theater
"The staff, the free happy hour, the excellent made-to-order complimentary breakfast, and the free shuttle service are what make the Embassy Suites stand out. Love this hotel and will stay there for any trips to the metro from now on."-- TripAdvisor
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Many Bostonians remember the name GIBBY MILLER. He made his home in the Hub for almost a decade, fronting two celebrated Boston punk bands, the TROUBLE and PANIC, then founding makeoutclub.com and START!. The prototype for all punk-rock/art-school/dance nights to follow, Start! had residencies around the city, most notoriously at Bill's Bar on Lansdowne Street. It may come as a surprise to many of his old fans that he's found a new career as a techno vocalist. This week, fast-rising techno star Troy Pierce drops Enemy Love, a new CD from his Louderbach project. The disc highlights Miller's dark vocals, and it's already garnering huge buzz from the techno elite:in pre-release sales, it's the #1-rated record at Groove magazine (www.groove.de), the arbiter of club cool in Germany and beyond. (It's fending off heavy competition from the DFA, Kompakt, Tiga, and — wouldn't you know it — Boston's own EDAN).
"Without using too many bullshit adjectives, I'll just say that I felt very comfortable in the sound, especially with Troy," says Miller, who now lives in LA. He stumbled into techno-vocal work around 2003, recording for Magda and Troy "one night after a long night of partying." This late-night riffing resulted in "Wanda's Wig Wax," a sort of joke 12-inch that found its way into record crates worldwide. From there, Miller has recorded for überkoolische labels like Poker Flat, Mo's Ferry, and Richie Hawtin's M_nus. "Their sound for me was really appealing, very stripped-down, no-frills, cold, stark — what I love about dance music taken down to its basic building blocks. Troy and I come from a similar musical background of dark stuff, like Coil, Joy Division, and Bauhaus, so we see eye to eye on lyrics and æsthetics or whatever."
Although the connection between punk and dance music seems obvious in 2006, it was anything but back in 2001, when Start! had begun to peak and Miller began sprinkling his usual post-punk sets with electro from labels like BPitch Control, Int'l DJ Gigolo, and Shitkatapult, records he'd discovered working at Other Music in Harvard Square. (Full-disclosure memo: Miller and I were colleagues at that now-defunct store)."I remember at the time being super-excited about that scene because a lot of it was vocal and complemented my love for post-punk and early Factory records. "Soon after, Magda and Pierce DJed Start!, and Miller fell in love with the sound and the scene. Within months he was living in NYC and keeping up with techno at the whole gang's loft in Brooklyn. "That was basically it. I loved what they were playing and doing and got swept up in the madness!"
He's not done by any stretch.Enemy Lovewill spawn remixes this year by a hot roster including Matt John, Dinky, Konrad Black, and Donnacha Costello. Miller also has another track ("Day After Yesterday") coming this May on the M_nus sublabel Items and Things, and he hints there might be a live tour with Pierce in 2006.
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Missoula's local bomb squad discusses preparedness
MISSOULA, Mont. - With the discussion of bombs capturing national headlines, NBC Montana met up with local members of a bomb squad to go over the team's preparedness to handle bomb situations right here in western Montana.
The Missoula City-County Explosive Team includes members from the Missoula Police Department, the Missoula Sheriff's Department, and Lewis and Clark County.
Team members tell NBC Montana that the crew deploys robots in roughly 90 percent of incidents, and they can get on scene within an hour of an incident unfolding.
The team's nine members were specially trained in Huntsville, Alabama, where they learned about explosive mechanics and hazardous materials.
"We are prepared, because our people are trained up correctly, we have the right kind of gear, and we keep the gear online so there's no delay in our response," said Commander Dave Ball.
The team emphasizes that residents are their eyes and ears, and anyone who sees anything suspicious should contact law enforcement.


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Wild Ones to host Master Gardener Feb. 7
The Brainerd Chapter Wild Ones will host Jim Ravis, Master Gardener, in a program titled Garden Plus! on Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd.
The program will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with refreshments from 6:30-7 p.m.
Learn how to build a landscape that is resilient, beautiful and functional. Ravis will share his tried and true approach to landscaping for habitat, beauty and water quality. His program will help you create a balanced landscape that supports the ecosystem, is self-sustaining and showcases your property.
Everyone is welcome. The program is free for Wild Ones members and $3 for non-members.
Ravis is a native plant and wildlife enthusiast and photographer who for the past 15 years has been pursuing his passion on his Ross Lake property. He has enhanced or restored native plant communities to his 20-acre plot of land, which includes 800 feet of shoreline.
Using undisturbed habitats as models, basic design principals and natural history he builds ecologically sound and resilient landscape features that are functional. As a result his land features unique natural self-sustaining habitats that are functional, beautiful and attract wildlife.


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Looks like an amazing trip, Dan. Watch out for your time zones when you get to Monument Valley--AZ doesn't use daylight savings time, but the Navajo Nation does! I always get confused.
Rainbow Bridge and Glen Canyon, Arizona
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Along the way, we learned Lake Powell was formed by the building of the Glen Canyon Dam in the 1960s, backing up the raging Colorado River and providing a backup source of water for over a million people in the southwestern states. The shoreline of this man-made lake is longer than the entire west coast of the USA!
Rainbow Bridge itself was impressive, but having seen plenty of photos of it in advance, what surprised me was the dramatic entrance to the canyon on the boat, and the kilometer of walking through mesmerizing formations to reach the main attraction
The Bridge wasn't seen by non-native Americans until 1909 – its remote location kept it a verified Indian myth until a couple of famous explorers were led to the spot, sacred to the Navajo, by a Native American guide.
Rainbow Bridge is a national monument – part of the national parks system, and an animated
ranger on site told story after story, both of the history surrounding the Bridge and his own personal anecdotes of flash flood near-disasters and famous personages he'd welcomed to Rainbow Bridge.
Upon our return, we did a bit of computer research, then headed into the nearby town of Page for hotel and walk planning research... We just got back! Hotel choices look clear, but we cast round for several hours considering various walk possibilities. The terrain is stunning! Canyons and mesas and massive ever-changing skies give a sense of the grandiose. Everything is super-sized!
Tomorrow morning, we finalize walk plans here in Page, then drive north across the border into Monument Valley!
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I checked out the pictures of Lake Powell and the mile hike to the bridge but no bridge, what happened?
guess the prior person didnt know that the bridge is a rock formation.. ??
your photos are awesome..
Hi Mamie - I had some technical challenges with internet the first night and couldn't get the bridge pics uploaded. They should be there now if you check again.
Hi Andrea - yep - time's a pretty confusing thing here. We're now in Utah though - the Utah part of the Navajo Nation, so for rest of trip until we return to Vegas, we can leave our watches alone.
Thanks Sparkie - the SW is a photographer's dream: great color, perfect light, perpetual (almost) sunshine.


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Two red panda cubs born at Kansas City Zoo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two red panda cubs were recently born at the Kansas City Zoo.
Zoo officials said the male cubs were both born on June 26, according to affiliate KMBC.
Adult red pandas can grow to about the size of a house cat. The cubs are currently smaller than a can of soup.
The babies are staying close to their mom and dad, but the zoo said that guests can see them nesting via a TV monitor.