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With the rapid advances in minimally invasive and image-guided surgical and interventional techniques, many conditions that would have been considered untreatable as recently as 10 years ago are now amenable to effective treatments with relatively low morbidity and mortality. Prime examples are pediatric neurovascular diseases, which now are either possible or safer to treat with rapid advances in neurointerventional techniques. With the advances in experience, techniques and devices, neurointerventional treatments that were previously only available for adults are now available for pediatric patients as well. The expertise for delivering such treatments tends to be concentrated in large pediatric specialty hospitals where larger volumes of patients with these relatively rare conditions are seen to provide adequate experience and quality outcomes. Given the relatively recent advances in these techniques, a review of neurointerventional treatments in pediatric patients is timely and helpful for pediatricians.
Interventional neuroradiology began as an outgrowth of diagnostic neuro-angiography. It has had a very rapid development in parallel with the advances in the development of better and more technically sophisticated fluoroscopic and angiographic equipment and devices such as catheters, microcatheters, stents, and embolic materials, all of which have been responsible for the explosion of minimally invasive image-guided treatments over the last 2 decades.
Early pioneers in minimally invasive and endovascular techniques were neurosurgeons such as Lussenhop in the 1960s, who described embolization of brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) by direct injection of silastic beads into cervical arteries, and Serbinenko in Russia who used latex balloons for treatment of brain aneurysms in the 1970s. Beginning in the 1980s, the field has been primarily advanced by neuroradiologists with special interest in endovascular treatment techniques. Guglielmi and Vinuela at UCLA developed the first detachable platinum coils in 1988 and the first patient was treated in 1990. The use of liquid embolics for treatment of AVMs was pioneered by several physicians, including Kerber at University of California, San Diego.
While the majority of practitioners come from a neuroradiology background, due to the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of the field, the name of the specialty and society was changed from interventional neuroradiology to neurointerventional surgery in 2007. Neurointerventional surgeons frequently interact with colleagues in neurosurgery, neurology, ENT, plastic surgery, and orthopedics, as well as the primary care pediatrician.
Advances in the field have allowed the minimally invasive treatment of neurovascular diseases in both adults and children. Examples include the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms, as well as vein of Galen malformations in children.
Diagnostic procedures
Neurointerventional diagnostic procedures performed in children include diagnostic angiography for the evaluation of cervicocerebral and spinal vasculature.
Therapeutic interventions with embolization
Embolization refers to the occlusion of blood vessels using material delivered through endovascular catheters or, less commonly, using image-guided percutaneous access via a needle. There is a variety of material that can be used for embolization, including small, irregular or spherical particles made of polymers or acrylates, liquid sclerosants or non-sclerosing liquid embolics such as adhesive acrylates (medical superglue) and non-adhesive polymers such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The type of embolic agent used depends on the type of lesion treated and the intention for treatment (ie, pre-operative embolization vs. definitive treatment for cure). Embolization is used for the following disease processes.
Congenital pial arteriovenous malformations of the brain: These are congenital shunts between pial arteries (arteries supplying the brain parenchyma) and veins. The exact cause of these lesions is unknown, but they represent an error in the embryologic development of the vasculature of the brain. The most common clinical manifestations of brain AVMs are usually headaches, hemorrhage or seizures, with less common manifestations being intracranial venous hypertension (with consequent hydrocephalus, headaches, or optic nerve ischemia). The most commonly used grading system for these lesions is the Spetzler Martin grading system, which assigns values based on size, location (eloquence of the part of the brain where the malformation is located) and the venous drainage (superficial vs. deep draining veins). The annual risk of bleeding depends on the grade of the lesion, the age of the patient and prior history of bleeding.
In children, given the large lifetime risk of hemorrhage, treatment is usually recommended in cases where the risk of treatment is acceptable. Treatment modalities in decreasing order of frequency include embolization followed by surgery, surgery alone, radiosurgery. Embolization alone is a viable treatment option in adults if a cure can be achieved, but because of the higher recurrence rate in children, surgical excision is usually recommended.
Dural arteriovenous shunts (DAVS): These lesions represent short circuits between dural arteries and the dural venous sinuses. These can be either acquired lesions or congenital. The most common congenital variety is the torcular DAVS where the arteriovenous connection is at the level of the confluence of the superior sagittal, transverse and straight sinuses.
The clinical presentation is due to intracranial venous hypertension (localized or generalized). Manifestations include hemorrhage, venous ischemia, hydrocephalus, loss of brain tissue, delayed neurological development, and enlarging head size among others. These can manifest clinically as headaches, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. The primary treatment modality for these malformations is endovascular embolization. See Case 1 A-D.
Vein of Galen malformations (VOGM): These malformations represent a subtype of pial brain AVMs where the "short circuit" is between deep perforating arteries and an enlarged vein of Galen (part of the deep venous system). The clinical manifestations are primarily due to the arteriovenous shunting and consequent venous hypertension. Often these malformations are picked up during fetal ultrasound. There are 3 main presentation patterns, reflecting primarily the degree of AV shunting:
Because of the deep location of these malformations the primary treatment modality is embolization. These patients are managed in a multidisciplinary manner with involvement of neurointerventional physicians, as well as Neurosurgery and Neurology. The goal of treatment is to improve or normalize the intracranial venous pressures in order to prevent damage to the growing brain and allow for normal neurological development.
Extra-cranial vascular lesions of the head and neck: These lesions include arteriovenous malformations of the extracranial soft tissues, as well as neoplastic lesions such as juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas (JNA), aneurysmal bone cysts, or other hypervascular tumors of the head and neck.
Spine interventions with embolization: Vascular malformations involving the spinal column and/or cord in children are primarily congenital. There are several classification schemes for these malformations, primarily based on the arterial system involved. These malformations can involve the paraspinous soft tissues, the vertebral bodies, dura, epidural arteries and veins, as well as the spinal cord and nerve roots. Generally speaking, the long-term prognosis of malformations involving the medullary (spinal cord) arteries and/or veins is poor. The most commonly used classification scheme is listed below:
For vascular lesions of the spinal column such as aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs), aggressive hemangiomas and hypervascular metastases, embolization is usually performed as a pre-operative measure in order to decrease blood loss and make the surgery safer and faster. In inoperable cases of ABCs or hemangiomas, embolization can result in a durable involution and healing of the lesion.
The following are the most commonly performed needle-based percutaneous interventions.
Intralesional steroid injections: In the setting of a painful vertebral pathologic fracture where EG (eosinophilic granuloma) is suspected, direct intra-lesional injection of steroids can be performed at the same time as image-guided biopsy if the cytopathology preliminary report supports the diagnosis. The intra-lesional steroids provide symptom relief and can accelerate lesion involution and bony healing.
Percutaneous injection of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) or sclerosant: Percutaneous injection of PMMA can be performed as primary treatment for symptomatic hemangiomas without surgical indication. There are increasing data demonstrating good response to the intra-lesional injection of sclerosants for ABCs in locations where surgical treatment may be too risky or morbid.
Percutaneous spinal injections for pain management: The neurointerventional team works jointly with the Anesthesia team to provide a program for diagnosis and treatment of discogenic pain or pain related to spondylolysis. Procedures include epidural, nerve root and facet joint injections with anesthetics and local steroids.
Intra-cranial hypotension: Intra-cranial hypotension due to spinal leakage of CSF is increasingly being recognized and diagnosed as an uncommon but potentially dangerous and treatable condition. Potential causes of CSF leakage include trauma, iatrogenic (post LP or spinal anesthesia or post-operative), connective tissue abnormality (Ehlers-Danlos or Marfan syndrome) or idiopathic. Patients present with positional headaches as well as non-specific complaints such as fatigue, muffled hearing, double vision and occasionally radicular pain. The diagnosis is usually made by history and supportive diagnostic finding on imaging (MRI: dural thickening and enhancement, inferior displacement of the cerebellar tonsils) and a low opening pressure with LP. The location of the leak is usually determined by MR or CT myelography of the spine. Treatment most often consists of fluoroscopically guided injection of autologous blood or fibrin glue within the epidural space at the suspected level of the dural tear/leak.
Endovascular stroke intervention for embolic/ischemic stroke is becoming relatively commonplace in adults, but its use in the pediatric population is by comparison rare. This is multifactorial, including a relative paucity of clinical trials in children, as well as the fact that the presentation in children is often atypical in comparison with adults, consequently delaying the diagnosis. In selected cases presenting within the correct time windows (up to 8 hours in the anterior circulation, up to 24 hours in the basilar artery), endovascular treatment can be offered to patients in consultation with Pediatric Neurology.
Patients presenting with dural sinus thrombosis are usually placed on anti-coagulation with either low molecular weight heparin or unfractionated heparin. Patients who fail traditional treatment, either by demonstrating neurological worsening or progression of thrombosis, can be treated effectively with catheter-based mechanical and chemical thrombolysis. The dural sinuses are accessed by a trans-femoral trans-venous approach. The thrombus is then treated using direct administration of TPA over 12-24 hours, often combined with mechanical clot maceration and/or rheolytic thrombectomy. In general, endovascular treatment is usually successful unless the thrombus is greater than 3 weeks old, in which case it has become fibrotic and organized and is usually much less responsive to the treatments listed above.
Abramson and Gobin in New York have published pioneering work in the treatment of advanced retinoblastomas by using super-selective targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic agents to the affected eye using neurointerventional techniques. This treatment has shown excellent results in obtaining cures and precluding the need for enucleation especially in children with bilateral disease. A treatment program for delivering this exciting new therapy to patients in the Chicago area has recently been developed via a multidisciplinary collaboration with the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Oncology departments at Children's Memorial Hospital.
Pediatric neurointerventional treatments and procedures have advanced rapidly over the last 2 decades due to advances in knowledge, equipment and techniques that have taken place in the adult neurointerventional discipline. Due to the relative rarity of serious neurovascular diseases, such as brain AVMs, these patients are best managed by multi-disciplinary groups of physicians, including the neurointerventional surgeon, at tertiary pediatric hospitals where the requisite volume and experience exist. The same treatments and procedures available in adults are available to pediatric patients at many of these experienced tertiary care pediatric hospitals. Neurointerventional techniques play either a complementary role to existing surgical treatment paradigms by making them safer, easier or feasible, or a role as an alternative treatment with decreased morbidity and increased efficacy.
[1.] Alvarez H, Garcia Monaco R, Rodesch G, et.al. Vein of Galen aneurysmal malformations. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America 2007 May;17(2):189-206.
[2.] Cullen S, Krings T, Ozanne A, et.al. Diagnosis and endovascular treatment of pediatric spinal arteriovenous shunts. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America 2007 May;17(2):207-221.
[3.] Niimi Y, Song JK, Berenstein A. Current endovascular management of maxillofacial vascular malformations. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America 2007 May;17(2):223-237.
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Later, we all go for a hike, finding the interior forest a tangle of green; ferns, moss and lichen dripping from tree limbs and rocks. Passing a massive cedar, we measure its circumference to be 12 arm spans (or about 20 metres) and Dave estimates it is more than 1,000 years old.
On the island's far side, while the toddlers play with shells and crabs, we comb the beaches for the infamous Japanese fishing floats made of green glass. A gale has been blowing for several days, and large waves crash into the black volcanic rocks while foam streams away from headlands. Unfortunately, I doubt the chaotic scene is doing anything for Isabelle's appetite for paddling.
The last time Bodi went kayaking was in Argentina. Only eight months old, he happily nestled on his mother's lap while I paddled our double kayak. Much bigger and more active now, there is no way he could share a cockpit with anyone, especially his pregnant mother. Luckily, the double kayaks on Spring Island come with spacious centre hatches, which double nicely as child seats.
The second morning Christine and I set off to explore the sheltered waters inside of Kyuquot Sound, with Bodi tucked in the hatch between us. Dave follows. He has Morgan in his centre hatch, and Isabelle up front. The big boat is more stable than she expected, and Dave's calm presence is reassuring.
"My father came over from Scotland in a boat as a very young boy," I hear her explain. "And he told us as young girls that if we didn't want to drown, then stay away from lakes and rivers."
After a long pause, she adds, "But this doesn't seem too bad. Not yet anyway!"
The boys spy a raft of sea otters (recently returned in abundance to Kyuquot after being hunted to near extinction in the late 1800s) and point excitedly. But the gentle to and fro of the boats is calming, and before long, both have fallen asleep in their hatches.
We continue onward, exploring sea caves and vertical rock stacks that line nearby shores. Before long, we spot a black bear wandering a beach in search of crabs and other treats. Bouncing between her legs is a very young cub, no larger than a household cat.
To my surprise and delight, Isabelle - a golf and curling fanatic - is hooked on the technical details of kayaking. She fastidiously follows Dave's coaching, "Loose grip on the paddle, generate power from the torso with rotation." Later, over a dinner of halibut steaks and mango salsa, Isabelle lets slip that she would be interested in paddling a single kayak. All by herself! But only in the protected waters of the harbour, mind you. What a difference a few days makes.
One morning we sensed our group was ready for more
Toward the end of the week, we launch an armada of kayaks after a leisurely breakfast. This time, Isabelle joins me in a double. The plan, as always, is to simply see what the ocean will allow.
Dave and I have already paddled around Spring Island several times, exploring long sections of exposed coastline. With swell exploding over submerged rocks, creating "boomers," I once again felt the exhilaration of the "outside."
On this morning, Dave and I both sense that a journey to the outer coast might be within our group's reach. Gently inching toward the channel, we let the others follow, trying to gauge their comfort. As the swell gently builds, perhaps 30 centimetres in height, I feel Isabelle's grip tighten on her paddle. Dave asks how she is doing. Just fine, she nods. We near the final islet. Beyond lies open ocean. If we keep going, we will commit to traversing a kilometre of open coast before we can tuck back into sheltered water again. Dave checks if everyone feels okay to go on. He gets a solid round of grins.Report Typo/Error
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Leslierosem necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 100 diseños de 23 diseñadores freelance.
Button-Up is a children's clothing line made out of recycled mens dress shirts. The age group is 9m-4yrs. old. The brand logo will be used for the interior label and hangtag. This is a unisex line.
I would like to see a few designs using thread and a needle to spell out Button-Up and use a button for the o. I could also see a tree with buttons on it instead of leaves with logo name underneath. Use creative freedom but these are a few ideas.


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Deane Wang Fellow
PhD, Forest Ecology, Yale University
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Deane Wang's research has focused on biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling (nitrogen fixation, weathering, nutrient accumulation) at the ecosystem and landscape levels, sources and sinks of phosphorus in the landscape, wetlands, riparian areas, and more recently, on sustainability and education. Deane teaches courses relating to ecology and education, including conservation, sustainability, greening infrastructure, higher education, and race and culture for first year students. Working with graduate students (ecological planners and field naturalists), he emphasizes service-learning and experiential learning. Deane has also supported an undergraduate summer service corps called LANDS. Specifically, Deane teaches a Graduate Teaching Practicum, Conservation Systems & Sustainability, Land Conservation, Ecology for Sustainability, and Race and Culture in Natural Resources. He has been a Research Associate at Yale and the Institute for Ecosystem Studies, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington.
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bookcase before + after
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I've neglected our living room for the past few months. No point listing excuses why, but we use this room very little in the good-weather months and I guess it's just too easy to ignore.
Once the winter comes I want to make it cozy and welcoming again and so the first thing to do is reorganize the book cases.
As you can see, Bob and I love our books and obviously I never really figured out what to do with all of them after a piano arrived in the living room last year. What a mess!!
And so a few weeks ago I started to cull. I got rid of ones that were just too dated or redundant.
And I added some of my favourite blue and white pieces from cobistyle.
The repetition of the blue and white porcelain breaks up the books and adds a nicely unified decorative element.
Plus I find blue and white looks great any time of year - with reds and oranges in the fall and at Christmas or with summery yellows and greens in the fair-weather months.
The ginger jars are not just pretty, but make sturdy bookends.
And I fill planters with either real plants or fake - depending on what's on hand.
It definitely looks better when the books have a little breathing room and something pretty to break up the monotony.
Plus, I now have a nice big new donation to make to Goodwill!


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Let's Not Tighten Now
The inflation hawks are circling again. Third-quarter growth is likely to exceed 3%, and that would mean the U.S. economy has grown by almost 4% in the past year, well above the hawks' supposed speed limit of 2.5%. So Alan Greenspan is once again under pressure to raise rates to head off an inflationary surge. Indeed, the Fed chairman appeared to be preparing the financial markets for such action when he sounded an alarm about the possibility of rising wage costs in remarks before Congress on Oct. 8. The dour warning, coming just a few months after Greenspan's upbeat assessment of the economy, may have been merely a tactical concession. But it was a shocker.
Those who would confine the economic agenda to inflation-fighting should consider this: If growth had been held down to 2.5% over the last 18 months, the U.S. would have given up $150 billion in economic output. The unemployment rate would have been more than half a percentage point higher, putting 750,000 people out of work.
Allowing the economy to grow has had enormous benefits. Real incomes are rising for white- and blue-collar workers alike, after years of stagnation. Strong growth has made getting people off the welfare rolls far less painful than many expected. And for the first time in a generation, the federal government may report a budget surplus.
What's more, there is little reason to fear a resurgence of inflation soon. Third-quarter productivity growth should top 2%, and profits could rise by more than 15% this quarter. Corporations clearly can shoulder modest wage increases. Goods inflation, outside of food and energy, is rising at only 0.6%, half the rate of a year earlier. And despite a surge in consumer spending, the expansion is still investment-led.
No question, it may be necessary to raise rates and slow the economy down at some point. But let's not forget that carrying the fight against inflation to an extreme would prevent the U.S. from reaping the many benefits of globalization and the strong productivity growth manifest in the New Economy.


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Development at newspaper site to honor Pulliams
The current headquarters of Indiana's largest newspaper will be turned into a mixed-use apartment project named for its longtime owners.
The Indianapolis Star reports The Whitsett Group has finalized its purchase agreement for the four-acre property with Virginia-based Gannett Co. The terms weren't disclosed.
The new development will be named Pulliam Square in honor of the family that ran the newspaper for 56 years. Eugene C. Pulliam bought the Star in 1944 and added The Indianapolis News four years later.
The Star has occupied its downtown building since 1907. President and Publisher Karen Crotchfelt says the newspaper is moving to a new location that better suits its size and needs in a digital media era.
Pulliam's grandson, Russ Pulliam, called the development's name "a very nice honor."
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27Jason Leach
2004: The steady, underrated Leach returns for his second season as the starting free safety as a senior in 2004.
2003: Leach started all of his 2003 junior season at free safety after playing strong safety earlier in his career. Overall in 2003 while starting all 13 games, he had 88 tackles (second on USC), including 5.5 for losses of 15 yards (with a 4-yard sack), plus 6 deflections, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble and 2 interceptions for 25 yards (12.5 avg.) with a touchdown. He was named to the 2003 All-Pac-10 honorable mention squad. He also won USC's Bob Chandler Award (top underclassman student/athlete/leader). At Arizona, he had a game-best 12 tackles (2 for a loss), plus a forced fumble (which set up a USC TD) and a deflection. He posted a game-high 11 tackles (with a deflection) at California. He added 9 tackles (with a sack) against Oregon State, 8 stops each against Arizona State (with an interception), Auburn, Washington and Michigan in the Rose Bowl (with 1 for a loss, plus a deflection), 6 tackles versus Notre Dame and Washington State, 4 against UCLA, 3 versus Hawaii (he also returned an interception 25 yards for a TD) and BYU, and 2 against Stanford.
2002: Leach backed up Troy Polamalu at strong safety again in 2002 as a sophomore and also played on special teams. He was used often in extra defensive back formations. He even started twice (against California and Iowa in the Orange Bowl) for an injured Polamalu. Overall in 2002 while appearing in all 13 games, he made 30 tackles, including 1 for a 12-yard loss, had 3 deflections, 1 fumble recovery and 1 forced fumble, and led USC in interceptions with 4 for 52 yards (13.0 avg.). He had 6 tackles at Washington State (playing most of the game after Polamalu got hurt), 5 at Stanford and 4 against Auburn. Against Iowa, he had 2 tackles, recovered a fumble (which USC recovered to set up a field goal) and returned an interception 15 yards. His other interceptions came against Colorado (for 6 yards), Washington State (16 yards to set up a USC TD) and California (15 yards to set up a USC field goal).
2001: Leach backed up Troy Polamalu at strong safety, but saw significant action in extra defensive back situations and on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2001. Overall in 2001 while appearing in all 12 games, he had 8 tackles and a deflection. He had 3 tackles against UCLA and 2 versus Arizona State and California.
2000: Leach redshirted as a freshman safety in 2000, his first year at USC.
HIGH SCHOOL: He was a 1999 Prep Star All-American, Super Prep All-Farwest, Tom Lemming All-West, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West honorable mention, Orange County Register Fab 15 third team, Las Vegas Sun Super 11 honorable mention, Cal-Hi Sports All-State first team, All-CIF Division I first team and Los Angeles Times All-San Gabriel Valley first team pick as a senior defensive back at Bishop Amat High in La Puente (Calif.). He had 75 tackles, 5 tackles for losses, 9 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 5 interceptions in 1999, as well as 13 punt returns for 150 yards (11.5 avg) with a TD and 11 kickoff returns for 250 yards (22.7 avg) with a TD.
As a 1998 junior, he posted 70 tackles, 6 tackles for losses, 5 interceptions, 4 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles.
As a 1997 sophomore, he made the Cal-Hi Sports All-State Sophomore first team.
He also ran track at Bishop Amat, with a best of 10.9 in the 100 meters. Current Trojan Alex Gomez also prepped at Bishop Amat.
PERSONAL: He's a public management and planning major at USC. His cousin is former Arizona State safety Alfred Williams (1999-2002). He likes to work on classic cars.
Hitting: "I like to hit. If the ball is in the air and neaby, I'll try to go for it. But if it's out of reach, I'll just hit the person."
WHAT OTHERS SAY: Former USC 2-time All-American safety Troy Polamalu: "Jason is an excellent player. There was no difference at all, having him in there or with me being in there."


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Follow The Monet
Forget the government-sponsored venture fund and the tax credits for worker training. What attracts budding entrepreneurs is ample outdoor recreation, hip arts scenes, and good mass transit, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University.
The professors ranked cities by their cultural offerings, then tallied the number of highly educated residents. Low-ranking El Paso, for example, had only one resident with a graduate degree for every seven high school dropouts. In culture-heavy Boston, there were three postgrads for every four dropouts.
How does that lead to new businesses? Companies will go where the talent is, says CMU professor Richard Florida. And if they don't? "Every one of these people has a business plan in their back pocket," he says.
Sure beats a slide rule.


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Location, comfort, and style – This fully furnished single family home, done in greens, blues and browns has it all!! APRIL SPECIAL - $1,625 for the month!!
Located on a small, quiet cul-de-sac just across the street from the planned golfing community of Golf Hammock, you can easily walk from your house to the clubhouse. If you want to try another course, the Sebring area offers another 16 or so courses from which to choose. With so many courses in the area, Sebring offers some of the lowest golfing fees in Florida.
This nearly new 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 car garage home is less than a mile from Highlands Hammock State Park and just a couple miles from Lake Jackson via the walking path that's just steps from your front door. So, if golfing isn't in your morning plans, take your dog on a stroll to the lake or ride your bike to the park – it's all right there!
This upscale decorated home has new carpeting in the bedrooms, ceramic everywhere else and modern decor . It features a master suite with private bath, and two guest rooms – one set up as an office. The well-equipped kitchen is open to the vaulted great room. There's a lovely Florida room with access to the patio surrounded by shrubbery. There's plenty of room in the attached two-car garage. All lawn/landscaping maintenance and sprinkler included.
This home is equipped with everything you need for a week, the season or a year. Small pets accepted by approval. No indoor smokers, please. Both long and short term rentals considered. All rentals include lawn/landscaping maintenance and lawn sprinkler.
Located in central Florida about 70 miles south of Orlando, Sebring is just over an hour from Disney, Orlando, Tampa, and beaches on either coast.
Furnishings include: MBR with queen bed and large walk-in closet, bath with adult-height vanity and oversized ceramic shower. Guest Bedroom 1 has a queen bed; Guest Bedroom 2 is set up as an office with computer desk and has a full size sleeper couch for the ocassional guest. Both guest rooms share a bath. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to entertain in both dishware and appliances. There's a laundry room with front load washer and dryer. There are three flat screen TV's and a Sony DVD entertainment system. The Florida room features a Florida-style sofa and flat screen TV, with access to the patio with privacy blocks and an awning to keep the sun out. A book and video library will add to your relaxation. All you need to bring is your suitcase, golf clubs and toothbrush – all other housewares and linens are provided.
Owner is a licensed Realtor in Va and Florida.
My husband, Sam, and I bought this house when it was nearly new just a few years back. We fully furnished it the way we'd want it to be if it were our permanent home. We were living in Va at the time and only got to come down a couple times a year. Since then, we've moved to Sebring full time and bought a house just a couple miles from this home. I'm a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Service Country Club Office here in Sebring and Sam owns HandySam's Handyman services, Inc. We continually upgrade and keep the house updated and looking good. We've been fortunate to have guests that want a house a bit above the average in cleanliness and furnishings, and they've taken good care of during their stays.
Karen Pennington purchased this house in 2010
The guest that just checked in commented that pictures don't always show the true condition of a house and furnishings. They said our pictures didn't do the house justice - it's even better in person. That's what we hope all of our guest think.
Great location - minutes from EVERYTHING! The park is a mile down the walk path one direction. They YMCA is a mile up the path. You're directly across the street from Golf Hammock and a Day Spa. Rt 27 is just a couple miles up the road with restaurants, medical, shopping, etc.
Would rent again great house, great owners,would highly recommend. only one draw back no cell service.
This is a very lovely 3 bedroom home with the 3rd bedroom setup as an office/exercise room. Conveniently located across the street from Golf Hammack golf course which we played several times. Also we were able to walk out our door and within steps start our walks along the walking/biking trail. Also loved being within a couple miles of the YMCA which has many activities that can keep you in shape. We have already booked for next year.
What a wonderful house. Pictures accurately portrayed the home and furnishings and amenities. My wife and I enjoyed the patio and access to the walking trail and Golf Hammock golf course. Our friends who visited were really impressed with the home and furnishings and said that the place's that they were staying did not even compare. We agreed with them and considered our place a gem. The owners gladly worked with us on short notice so we wouldn't have to relocate from hotels / extended stay but go straight to the house.
As the other reviewers have said this is a very nice house in a convenient location. My husband is an avid golfer, so he really enjoyed having the golf course located just across the street. The trail which runs right by the house is great for people who walk, run or bicycle. The park is nearby, and there are a number of restaurants and stores just minutes away.
The house itself is accurately portrayed in the photos. The furniture and appliances are fairly new and very nice. I also liked the landscaping. There are flowers and shrubs around the house, giving it a homey appearance, and a hedge surrounds the yard, providing privacy.
All in all, it's a really nice place to stay if you're visiting Sebring.
This is not just an agerage house. It looks just like the pictures and could be a model home. There are three houses forming a cul de sac carved out of the woods along the highway. The three driveways to the houses form a large patio which we shared with the very friendly owners of the other homes for evening drinks and friendly conversation. But you also have a private patio from the sunroom which offers privacy. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances and the newer high counters as well as front loading washer and dryer. The master bedroom has an extra thick mattress as well as high sinks in both baths. This all makes it difficult for "little old ladies" and children. The walking path is wonderful and you are close to all shopping.
Wow, this house was wonderful. I stayed there with my family, and we loved it. It was very up to date, comfortrable, and central to everything we wanted to do. We were less than an hour and a half from the gulf coast, less than an hour and a half from the atlantic coast, less than an hour and a half from Disney, and fourty minutes away from Okachobee.
Plus, we were really close to the Bok Gardens which was amazing. Another big plus was the walking trail that went in front of the house, and the fact that we were only a mile from the Highland Hammock State Park, the oldest park in the state. Which is perfect if you like riding bikes, hiking, or if you just want to see what Florida originally looked like.
We also loved Sebring, because it was big enough to have anything we really wanted, but wasn't hectic. It was just perfect for us. This house makes me want to come live in Florida. Seriously, the whole experience was wonderful.
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A quick read and it shows virtual unanimity on issues like limiting mentall ill, felons, etc. from possessing guns and the use of NICS type background checks. Other areas show differences but the final outcome is a split down the middle with no change over thelast decade.


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Golf instruction
The Currituck Club offers private golf lessons with our PGA golf instructors. All instructors can teach golfers from beginner to the more advanced. Private lesson fees are:
- $60 per 45 minutes: one person
- $110 per 45 minutes: two people
Adult clinics
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, during June, July and August, we offer adult golf clinics, featuring our PGA instructors. The fee is $50 daily of $120 for three sessions the same week. Topics typically include putting, chipping, pre-swing fundamentals and full swing principles.
- June 16 – Spetember 2 | 9:30 – 11 am
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Every Monday from 4:30 to 6 pm, during June, July and August, we offer a junior golf program for children ages 5 to 16 years. The $40 fee includes PGA instruction, range balls, beverages and loaner clubs (as needed). Space is limited, so registering in advance is a must.
Junior golfers (16 and under) play free every Friday, Saturday and Sunday after 11 am during June, July and August. A paying adult must accompany each junior. Limited to one junior per adult.
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The Sweet Life on Lake Coeur d'Alene
Greenbriar Inn • Coeur d'Alene, ID
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The Destination
You wouldn't think that Coeur d'Alene, wedged in Idaho's Panhandle between sprawling Montana and bustling Spokane, would be home to one of the country's best golf courses. But this scenic mountain town on Lake Coeur d'Alene, the secluded second home for many peace-seeking celebrities, is exactly that—at once lavish and laid-back. Pebble Beach this is not, and thank goodness for that. Here, pickup trucks stand in for sports cars, beer-can chicken is a must, and winter brings excellent skiing at two resorts within an hour of downtown.
The Digs
Situated in downtown Coeur d'Alene just blocks from the lake, the near century-old Greenbriar Inn has quite the colorful history. It was once a bordello—run by the mayor's mistress, no less!—as well as a church and housing complex for railway workers. Today, the five-room bed and breakfast is a cozy retreat appointed with silky drapes. Just downstairs from your room is 315 Martinis and Tapas, which is open Tuesday through Saturday. Head down at—you guessed it—3:15 p.m. for your share of savory small dishes and potent cocktails. Or, feast on such favorites as boneless rib-eye and succulent scallops Florentine.
"Which came first: the Bordello or the Nunnery? That's the question people ask about the Greenbriar Inn's history that dates back to 1908... Today, the Greenbriar Inn is known for its catering and food..."-- UpTake
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Seat stains
Got water spilled on both front seats from rain this week. Left stains. Is there anyway to remove these stains and will anything work to prevent this in the future?
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I have the same problem. A friend of mine that own a carpet cleaning business will shampoo the whole interior for $30. I just want to know how to prevent this.
Maybe we could try spraying the seats with Scotch Gaurd.
Its a problem with the cloth seats there's actually a trouble bulletin out for this issue. I haven't gotten around to taking care of it yet. Supposed yo clean and shampoo and use a stiff brush to break up those stains. Ill check the link and post it.
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Yeah. There is a TSB. Not a recall though. They won't clean them for free.
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I had the same problem with water staining the seats. I cleaned mine with Tuff Stuff carpet cleaner and i used a soft bristle brush. After i got them clean and dry I sprayed them with Scotch Gard. That was three weeks ago and after a couple days of rain they haven't stained yet.
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^^^Nice. I will be using that on mine. How often do you think we will need to reapply the Scotch Gaurd?
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I used to have a vehicle long ago with cloth seats, and it was a pain in the ass keeping it Scotch guarded and stain free. I got rid of that car in 1999, and have only purchased leather since then - and will only buy leather in the future.
Scotch guard does work... but save yourself the BS, go get your seats wrapped.
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i have my seats washed completely. like wash ALL of the seat so the darkness blends in and then when it dries everything will match. mine turned out well and it happened again. its just inevitable to happen. i would suggest scotch guard after washing.
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The question of the day is what didn't I do last night? I had a wonderful conversation with Gabe over the loud music in a smoky room that is the Pint of Portland (note to self: Never drink on Thursdays). The fun part, aside from the eye-opening conversation with Gabe, was when I got to dodge a few pool sticks. I also got to briefly meet Brad and Julie, which was cool. I have been in this town for 25 years you'd think I would have meet Brad and Julie sooner. After staggering home I managed to hoist myself up to the computer (Ok, I wasn't that drunk, just buzzed) to finish the development of today's A List Apart (which has a great article this week, BTW) and reply to a few posts from Glenn Davis, Jeffrey Zeldman, Lance Arthur and Rebecca Pranger. I feel like Zeldman does, I need my own weblog to keep track of my own life.


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Through five starts at the Double-A level, Justin Grimm has hurled four quality efforts. His April 22 outing at Corpus Christi was by far his weakest. On that day, the University of Georgia product lasted just 4.1 innings, allowing five runs––four earned––on nine hits. He walked one and struck out only one.
Grimm simply didn't have his sharpest stuff in the Sunday afternoon start. His fastball––which has ranged between 90-95 mph this season––topped out at 93 in the game, though he did hit 93 with some frequency.
Although Grimm located his fastball well early in the game, neither of his secondary pitches were sharp and––as a result––he struggled to put hitters away despite getting ahead in the count with consistency. His 75-79 mph curveball was too often loopy, and he appeared to be slowing his mechanics when throwing the low-80s changeup.
The 23-year-old has the following stat-line in his other four starts this season––24.0 ip, 11 h, 1 r, 5 bb, 26 k. He has been able to locate his above-average fastball while missing bats with the breaking ball and pitching effectively with his rapidly improving changeup.
While Grimm's weakest outing of the season is highlighted in the video shown below, he's off to a solid overall start in 2012. The three-pitch mix––with improved fastball command––has some scouts believing that he's got a chance to stick in a starting role. They're still split, though, and that's a debate that could last throughout the season.
Justin Grimm vs. Corpus Christi (best viewed in full screen and HD).


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Dinner: Welcome dinner at the hotel at 6:00 p.m. Choice of soup or salad, entrée and dessert; tea or coffee.
Evening: Following dinner, you will meet for introductions, a review of the program and site orientation including detailed information regarding use of Toronto's public transportation (buses and subways), and optional sites to explore while you are in Toronto. A weekly transit pass will be provided to participants. Please be aware that program activities and scheduled times could change due to local circumstances. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles on mostly pavement. Driving about 50 miles over 3 hours.
Breakfast: Enjoy a full breakfast buffet at the hotel at 7:00 a.m. Hot and cold items; apple and orange juice; coffee or tea.
Morning: Join a local Torontonian for an entertaining and enlightening presentation on the city of Toronto, past and present, and "how it went from here to there". Then set out on foot to discover Canada's largest city on an expert-led walk including St. Lawrence Market and St. Lawrence Hall. Discover places that even locals don't even know about - the hidden gems often overlooked. Explore Old Town Toronto on foot with stops at St Lawrence Hall, Toronto's First Post Office (1834), St. James Cathedral as well as various historical sites along the way. The fusion of classic architecture and modern amenities is enhanced by the stunning view of Toronto's skyline. At St. Lawrence Market we will sample some Canadian delights; the restored 1845 market building is home to more than 50 specialty vendors.
Lunch: Lunch will be at the market.
Afternoon: A presentation will look at urban planning and design, and the revitalization projects underway in the city, including Regent Park. Then embark on a coach exploration of the city with our local expert; discover Toronto's famous landmarks, unique architecture and learn more about urban development.
Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Activity note: Walking approximately 2 miles over 3 hours; some stairs, busy streets. Public transit will be used today.
Breakfast: Full breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Morning: Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world and celebrates over 100 different cultures with over 180 languages spoken. A local expert will provide an in-depth talk on Toronto's vibrant multicultural landscape. Then set off on foot to explore Chinatown and Kensington Market - the very epicenter of the city - it is a combination of Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, and the Meatpacking District with the culture and excitement of a great multicultural city. Continue to learn about this area's fascinating history as we work our way to our lunch destination.
Lunch: Lunch included in market walk.
Afternoon: Uncover the treasures of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on a guided exploration. Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America. The AGO expanded its facility in 2008 with an innovative architectural design by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry. The Canadian collection vividly documents the development of the nation's art heritage since pre-Confederation, including one of the largest and finest Inuit art collections in the world. The AGO also houses the world's largest public collection of works by internationally renowned British sculptor Henry Moore.
Dinner: Dinner at Hothouse Restaurant. Choice of starter, entrée and dessert; tea and coffee.
Activity note: Walking approximately 1 mile over 2 hours; some stairs, busy streets.
Breakfast: Full breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Morning: This morning visit the historical Elgin Winter Garden Theatre, a National Historic Site and hailed as one of the most beautiful theatre complexes in the world. It is the last operating double-decker theatre in the world – containing two completely separate and restored Edwardian theatres. With its history of vaudevillian roots, the Elgin is now a sumptuous affair with royal boxes. Magic casts a spell in the Wintergarden so named for its lovely trompe l'oeil paintings and pastoral ambiance. The theatre is only open to organized groups when it is not booked for specific special performances
Lunch: Lunch on your own.
Afternoon: The afternoon is free for independent exploration or join the group leader for an activity. Some options: Performing Arts (Sony Centre, Young Peoples Theatre, Canadian Stage Theatre); Gardens & Historic Homes (Toronto Sculpture Garden, Mackenzie House, Allan Gardens Conservatory, Casa Loma); Museums (Art Gallery of Ontario, Bata Shoe Museum, Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, Tatar Gallery, University of Toronto Art Centre, Gardiner Museum) and many more interesting sites.
Dinner: Dinner on your own (at your own expense) to explore the many dining options in Toronto.
Activity note: Walking approximately 2 miles over several hours; some stairs, busy streets. Public transit will be used today.
Breakfast: Full breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Morning: This morning we visit Queen's Park, the seat of Ontario's Parliament. Discover the architecture of the Legislative buildings and learn about the history of the provincial legislature and the inner workings of the legislative process. Explore the notable historical statues and monuments on a guided walk of the grounds (details of visit dependent on Parliamentary activity).
Lunch: Lunch at the ROM.
Afternoon: Embark on a guided exploration of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) for an overview of the many galleries and exhibits followed by free time to explore on your own. Explore an exceptional array of themed galleries throughout the Museum, spanning both world cultures and natural history. Learn about the evolution of the ROM's architecture, and the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The ROM is the fifth largest museum in North America and contains more than six million items and over 40 galleries. It is also the largest museum in Canada and has notable collections of dinosaurs, Near Eastern and African art, East Asian art, European history, and Canadian history.
Dinner: Farewell dinner at Bodega Restaurant. The ambiance in this elegant Victorian Manor provides for a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere while offering a meal that is luxurious and classically French with a cooking style that is fresh and health conscious.
Activity note: Check-out is 12:00 noon.
Breakfast: Full breakfast buffet at the hotel is served starting at 6:30 a.m.
Morning: Departures after breakfast according to individual travel plans. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. This concludes our program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please be in touch via the Road Scholar Social Network, where you can share memories, pictures and comments. Best wishes for all your journeys.


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Beautiful park set in the woods. It was quiet, clean and very well kept. There is a lake on the property. Owner very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Wonderful place close to Jordan Lake Boat access.
Date of Stay: July, 2009
Staff is wonderful, but Thousand Trails needs to update the boat docks. Cabins are being rented to seasonals which makes staying difficult without RV or travel trailer. The lake is beautiful. There is a boat ramp, but the docks are shallow and do not have tie downs or bumpers to protect boats properly. Would like Thousand Trails to maintain them properly. There is a kid friendly putt-putt, games and a deejay on the weekends.


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Obama, other politicians, reply to Lakeview High School student letters
LAKEVIEW — If you've got a problem with the government, sometimes it's best to go straight to the top. That was the thinking behind Lakeview High School eighth-grade student Mitchell Englund's recent letter to President Obama.
In that letter, Mitchell urged the president to do whatever he could to put a halt to "fracking," the process by which chemicals are pumped under pressure into the earth with the intent of breaking up shale to gain access to natural gas reserves. That controversial process has been carried out extensively in states like Pennsylvania, sometimes with disastrous results, according to many environmentalists.
Supporters of fracking would like to see it implemented in Michigan. Mitchell, along with many other students in LHS teacher Cari Scholtens' class, feel otherwise and have been vocal in their opposition.
A recent film detailing the fracking process was shown in Scholtens' class. Even Scholtens was surprised by the students' reactions.
"My students, of their own volition, started a firestorm of letters and e-mails," Scholtens said. "For a while, it was like a newsroom, with letters and papers flying everywhere."
It wasn't long before letters from representatives began coming back in. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, as well as Gov. Rick Snyder, all returned letters of acknowledgement.
It was Mitchell, however, who had the idea to contact Obama directly.
"I decided to write the president because I figured that would be the quickest way to get (the issue) before Congress," Mitchell said. "I don't really like fracking. Right now they're using very harmful chemicals in a lot of what they're shooting into the ground to crack open the shale to get to the natural gas.
"People's tap water can be set on fire. That has actually happened in Pennsylvania."
According to Scholtens, mailing Mitchell's letter to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue felt "surreal."
"(It was) a bit like sending a letter to Santa," Scholtens said. "I never though we would receive a reply."
Since the letter was sent in October, Mitchell also mailed a copy to then-presidential candidate Mitt Romney, "just in case."
Months passed before a return letter from the White House showed up at the school, one addressed to Mitchell, one to Scholtens. Signed personally by the president, the letters accompanied a signed photo of the president for Mitchell, something he says he will "treasure."
In the letters, Obama expressed his own concerns regarding the ecological impact of fracking, but did note some of the positive aspects of uncovering gas reserves on American soil; most notably the possibility that fracking could create and support as many as 600,000 jobs by the end of the decade.
"I am committed to safeguarding our country's air, water and land by reducing pollution and building solutions for today's pressing environmental challenges," reads Obama's letter. "My administration has set aside over 1,000 miles of rivers and millions of acres of wilderness, and we are working with our international partners to make our earth a cleaner, safer place for your generation."
Scholtens said she was impressed with the enthusiasm and tenacity of her students, adding that she was also happy to see the positive response the letters brought from representatives on the state and federal level.
"What a wonderful lesson for students to learn; that they have a voice and that that voice can be heard by those who matter," Scholtens said. "This is a lesson that they have all learned exceedingly well and I, as a teacher, couldn't be prouder."


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Fortescue Metals Iron Ore Shipments Miss Analyst EstimatesElisabeth Behrmann
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd., Australia's third-biggest iron ore producer, reported third-quarter shipments rose 59 percent, missing analysts estimates, after the completion of an expansion.
Shipments were 30.8 million metric tons in the three months ended March 31, from 19.4 million tons a year earlier, the Perth-based company said today in a statement. That was lower than the median estimate of 32 million tons from three analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.
Prices plunged into a bear market during the quarter as inventories ballooned to the highest ever in China, the biggest buyer. Australia's biggest junk-bond issuer is cutting liabilities as rising global supply is forecast to move the iron ore market into surplus this year.
"Whilst there was short term volatility in the March 2014 quarter, China's demand for iron ore remains strong with the government committed to continued economic growth and urbanization," the company said.
Mined output declined 8 percent to 29.6 million tons, "largely due to the impact of seasonal wet weather on production and a focus on working capital management," Fortescue said according to the statement.
The company's shares rose 1.1 percent to A$5.39 in Sydney, trimming the decline for the year to 7.4 percent.
Fortescue, which today said it has completed an expansion to nearly triple capacity to 155 million tons, plans to produce 41.6 million tons of iron ore in the June quarter for annual output of 127 millions during fiscal 2014.


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I drove one of the MX-5 miatas, wow it was so light and felt so fast and powerful. how does the WRX compare to this car?
This is a discussion on how would a WRX go against a Mazda MX5? within the Comparison: WRX vs World forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; I drove one of the MX-5 miatas, wow it was so light and felt so fast and powerful. how does ...
I drove one of the MX-5 miatas, wow it was so light and felt so fast and powerful. how does the WRX compare to this car?
They are lighter and their steering feels more direct. They tend to wear their brakes less too. It's easier to go faster in an Impreza if you're me, but the MX5 is more fun and it feels faster. Since it's a smaller car you can see out of it better and you can get closer to each cone without hitting it easier than in the Impreza. However, you can't get on the throttle as soon at each exit. Their gearing and torque are such that you won't have to downshift as often in the Mazda, and you can pull off in 3rd if you really try, but at an auto-x you may have to use 1st in either car. The Impreza is more difficult to get into 1st on the fly. However, the Impreza is ultimately the quicker car. Note that with its higher torque, higher power, and better traction, you will lose control of the Impreza at a much higher speed than the MX5 if your skills are like mine... This means the Impreza will also make a bigger mess.
User BlkWRXWagon, I believe, has both cars and competes. Maybe he'll chip in; he can actually drive, so you'd be better off listening to him.
The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry. Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929
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I've been in both cars autocrossing. The MX5's and older miata's are nuts in that situation. It's not apples to apples, I know, but my Mazdaspeed protege was regularly 2 to 3 seconds faster than my WRX competitors in D Stock. That's my FWD vs AWD and being down 57 horsepower...
To put that in perspective, I was 1.5 to 2 seconds slower than the fastest C Stock Miata's...


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pennsyltucky wrote:the 1911 may be old and "wonderful", but its completely worthless to me. it would be so far down my list of guns, that i would have to win a big lottery to ever bother buying one. if it isnt for hunting, or it doesnt fit in my pocket, i cant justify owning it. 1911 does neither of those things in my opinion. what is it for? its sole purpose is a person killer/ego booster, isnt it? what else does it do? if you were on a pistol deer hunt, how far down the list is it? at the bottom... if you want a nice light concealed carry arm, how far down is it? pretty far, really.
sure its a great design, but for real life, its purpose is nearly nil... for a carry arm, its just a "status symbol", and as a hunting arm....i suppose u could sharpen the slide and lash it to a stick??? im sure this will ruffle a few feathers, and im a little excited to see how mad a few of you get, but im a realist. if we are talking about the best design in handguns over all time? maybe a real gun with enuf power to kill something larger than a rabbit, and still fit nicely in a holster?
ajmorell wrote:This thread is old, but I'm going to change some of my original opinions.
While the 1911 is tried and true, I'd take a wheel-gun over it any day. The wheel-gun has been around a whole lot longer and is arguably more reliable. Caliber-wise doesn't really matter....whatever you can handle is best.
Shotgun - I love the sxs and the one I listed is one of my favorites but probably not the best shotgun ever. I would have to argue that the 870 is one of the best, but you also wouldn't catch me with one made in the last 5-10 years.
Rifle - Probably a lever-gun. Caliber-wise I'd make the same argument I made about the wheel-gun. Bolt-actions like the Rem 700 are certainly tried and true but I just don't have the experience with them.
GroundSwatter wrote:I will also question switching to a lever gun. The first bolt action, albeit a single shot, was invented in 1829. The first lever gun was invented in 1860. The bolt action is a much simpler and hence much more reliable design. The standard of modern bolt actions, the 98 mauser, made it through 2 world wars. Most modern bolt actions are based off of the 98 mauser.
Lever actions are limited on what ammo they can shoot due to a tubular magazine, its a "more" complicated action, and the tubular magazine can also mess with the harmonics of the barrel limiting range. Granted, lever guns do have a higher rate of fire, but I don't feel that they are superior in regards to reliability.
All that being said, next gun i want to get is a lever 30-30 or 45-70, so I don't think they are bad guns at all, but I don't feel they are in any way superior to a bolt action. If I could only own one or the other, it would be a mauser action.
apexhunter wrote:Well, I don't know about them being the "best" but as far as longevity, quality of design and manufacture and desirability in the market I'd say:
Pistol- 1911 (original or MOST of the quality variants of today)
Rifle- Pre 64 Winchester (or most any quality built mauser action)
Shotgun- Browning A-5
GroundSwatter wrote:Apex, I agree with you so much its ridiculous. Longevity says a lot about a design.
However I'm unsure what Fenton meant by this thread, are these the best guns for defense, hunting, etc?
Pistol - 1911
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The Alzheimer's Association 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures includes a special report on race, ethnicity, and Alzheimer's disease. The report is published each year by the Alzheimer's Association and provides a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer's disease - the most common type of dementia - as well as other dementias.
What is most striking about this year's report is the projected growth in the number of Americans who are expected to develop Alzheimer's disease. Currently, 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. In Washington State, that number is 110,000. The report anticipates that this number will double by 2025 and triple by 2050. At present, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease every seventy seconds.
And for every person with dementia, there are unpaid caregivers - family members, friends, and neighbors who all contribute to the care and support of someone with dementia. In Washington State, that number is currently 204,000.
According to the special report, older African Americans are two times more likely than Caucasian Americans to have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. When differences between racial and ethnic groups are found, it is sometimes assumed that the difference must be due to genetic factors, but no known genetic factors can account for the difference in prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (The special report also looked at the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the Hispanic community).
On the other hand, conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes, both of which are known risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, are more common in older African-Americans and Hispanics than in older whites. The increased prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes most likely accounts for some of the differences in prevalence of dementias among these groups.
This prevalence is a large part of why the Alzheimer's Association organizes, and Aging and Disability Services of Seattle/King County helps underwrite, the African American Caregivers Forum. This year's theme is Remembering the Legacy of Love and will be held at a new location (see details below) to accommodate the growing number of caregivers who will attend this year's forum.
This year's Keynote Speaker is Seattle broadcast veteran Connie Thompson of KOMO 4 NEWS.
No stranger to the challenges faced by caregivers, for the past several years Connie and her sisters have been providing the emotional, social, and physical support for their mother in her daily struggle with dementia.
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American Psycho is headed to television. FX has put in development an American Psycho drama series that takes place decades after the events in the 2000 movie starring Christian Bale and the novel on which the film was based. Lionsgate TV, whose sibling Lionsgate Films was behind the American Psycho feature, and FX Prods are producing the series shepherded by former Lionsgate Films head of production-turned producer Allison Shearmur and writer Stefan Jaworski. Described as an update of American Psycho, the drama series fast-forwards from the late 1980s, when the movie was set, to present day. It will feature serial killer Patrick Bateman, now in his mid-50s but as outrageous and lethal as ever, taking on a protégé in a sadistic social experiment who will become every bit his equal — a next-generation American Psycho. The project will be written by Paradigm-repped Jaworski who will executive produce with Shearmur and Ed Pressman. The project originated at Allison Shearmur Prods where it was shepherded by Stephen Meinen.
'American Psycho' Sequel Series In Development At FX
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One word. WHY?
Because it's the perfect time for it, given the current TV landscape – especially at FX.
But why ruin the original with a sequel that seems to follow none of the themes or message of its predecessor
You mean because the TV landscape is littered with crappy remakes, we need one more?
I mean because American Horror Story on FX is an excellent example of dark programming that viewers and critics are turning to these days. And what about Bates Motel? Do you think that is a crappy remake? I actually don't like the show THAT much – but most viewers and critics would agree that they've portrayed the eerie "Norman Bates and his mother" relationship well.
Hollywood, can't you give a pass for godsakes!
This is disgusting and everyone involved should be punished. They should be sent to prison for 10 years but they have no shame. The original film was abhorrent and so hateful and awful. This is a perfect example of the cultural decay and societal rot. What is wrong with the people who are doing this show? They are psychos in their own way and it's horrible.
What is wrong with you? Television/film tell stories – stories of people like us, unlike us, nothing like us, etc. They are a) entertainment and b) little windows into humanity. Why cant this story about this particularly crazy person be told? Are their not real life "psycho's" in the world? Why should anyone be "sent to prison" for telling these stories? Whats more, you havent even seen the damn show, so you have no scope of reference for your insult. You sound like one of those people who cant deal with reality, so instead you try to shut it out. SMH.
It's astonishing that people will come to Deadline and complain about something as subjective as the morality of a show.
My problem isn't with the morality of the show, it's about having yet another crappy remake on our screens.
It's high time the adults stop indulging their executives by letting them get away with all those bad shows with no viewership.
Did you read the article? This isn't a remake – it's based in present day with a 50 year old Bateman. It's more of an adaptation.
"This is a perfect example of the cultural decay and societal rot."
actually, that's EXACTLY what the book is about!
LOLOLOLOLOL. What?
Duh, that was the idea, to show just that.
Terrific idea. MUCH better as a series than trying to do a film sequel.
Make my day and tell me BEE doesn't get a dime from it.
There was a sequel – a stinker in 2002 that was direct-to-video starring of all people, Milan Kunis and William Shatner!
As for that whole serial killer/protege thing, see this year's final season of Dexter. It's been done (and it didn't work out well for one of them).
"American Psycho 2" was actually a movie that was already made called All American Girl. The studio simply took this terrible movie they already filmed and knew was a stinkaroo, filmed a few extra scenes that gave it a very mild connection to American Psycho and tried to sell it as a sequel.
This is just insulting.
Spoiler alert…He wasn't a serial killer though.
Who says you have to actually read a book (or watch a movie) to sequelize it? Just look at the poster!
Adrian Pasdar should be cast for the main role! Jim Profit returns!
The only good thing that could come of this, is that.
This makes as much sense as making a sequel show based on Fight Club. I'm sure that announcement is coming soon as well.
Maybe I've been in this town too long… but I don't hate that idea…
No, this could be really interesting – it's like Richard Gere from ARBITRAGE, but over the edge. If they get the tone right, it could be great. I presume Bateman is now running a hedge fund…
Stephen Meinen is a class act and as smart as they come in this business. This show will be a knockout. I'm happy for him and the entire Alli Shearmur team!
Way to ruin everything great about American Psycho.
The obvious question here is how do you create a sequel about a serial killer that is, in fact, revealed to be specifically not a serial killer?
The logical answer is that the series will have little to do with "American Psycho," at least not the one people are familiar with, and Lionsgate is simply utilizing the novel's recognition to create a show that comes equipped with a built-in audience.
Don't you just love the current studio climate?
Meinen is great.
American Psycho was a metaphor. The character was a metaphor. His actions were a metaphor.
I hope they're aware of that point and do the same thing in a version relevant to current events.
Otherwise it's Dexter with a Robin sidekick.
Patrick doesn't kill anyone in the book.
It's all a coke-induced fantasy. He thinks he's a killer, but he's just another Wall Street asshole, and no one can tell the difference. It's almost, I don't know, interesting.
Hell of a way to miss the point, FX. Good luck with this.
Thanks for the heads up. The it's-all-a-dream twist worked okay for The Wizard of Oz but never since. It's cheap.
What, are they going to have a TV series that tells the audience it was just a coke induced fantasy after watching for years? We already had that plot twist with Lost and the audience was not amused!
thats not even remotely true. he hallucinates a fair amount, but he is a killing machine. the point is that in the yuppie society no one noticed or cared (like when he confesses to his lawyer, and bumps into him later and the lawyer gets his name wrong even)
did you even pay attention? it was made abundantly clear that he never killed any of those people.
i seriously don't understand people who thought the end was 'ambiguous' at all.
what? did you need a shot of all the 'victims' smiling and waving at the camera at the end to get it??
i want to read the script. i'm interested.
Loved the movie (even though it's very different from the book which I also loved) but will NOT bother to watch this show. It sounds dreadful. And totally unnecessary. Besides, without Christian Bale, this will be shit.
i'm sad that they are going to ruin this great book bc it's sort of genius
Bateman wasn't a LITERAL killer
the story is a metaphor for the misogynistic structure of the financial world and american materialism
it's not about a literal psycho
OR if it is about a literal psycho, it's about how capitalism and materialism make us like that
either way, part of the genius is that Bateman is an unreliable narrator, and that point is clearly missed by the development team. or maybe they went to this meeting: http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/wme-pitch-meeting-spoof-ari-emanuel-video/
Bryan Cranston as Patrick Bateman. Aaron Paul as his protege.
The creative success of BATES MOTEL – which I absolutely adore – had mellowed me out on this kind of project significantly.
BATES MOTEL is very, VERY good, and when I heard about it announced, I couldn't imagine a show about Norma and Norman Bates taking place during Norman's high school years could have been any good, let alone be a triumph like the first season of BATES MOTEL was.
And FX has been doing a GREAT job with developing good dramas lately. So my guess is, if this ends up going to series, it'll be because it turned out to be good.
Uhh…does anyone remember a little show called "Buffy the Vampire Slayer?" How do you make a show when the revered/reviled/insert-your-conclusion-here film has already tied up all the ends?
Well, you take an idea and a theme and you do whatever the hell you want with it. It's as good, if not better than, a clean slate because the show's creators get to play with all sort of potential ideas, and if just one of them takes off, they can abandon the original premise all together.
And before fans of American Psycho decry that as an unspeakable horror, or whatever hyperbolic criticism they want to lob, consider all the great ways a successful show could springboard stories at the heart of American Psycho…abundance, existentialism, violence, entitlement, etc.
I'm excited to see if it works–especially because Dexter has more than fizzled in recent seasons, and I need a new bad guy to love.
Hell of a way to miss the point, FX. Good luck with this.
But that is the point. FX will gut the story and use the name to suck viewers in. It'll be a typical 'bait and switch' reboot.
No sincerity, just copy and paste.
Methinks you will eat those words once you see the product as it was pitched.
Dear FX,
Please quit messing around and remake PROFIT.
Gracen & Gracen


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The price of George Bush's inaction in Afghanistan continues to plague the current situation and impacts those nations which seek to restore some semblance of stability to the divided nation. The Dutch government has collapsed over the issue as to whether their troops should remain in Afghanistan past the original 2010 deadline. Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said the Labor Party which is part of his coalition has refused to serve in a government which allows their troops to remain in Afghanistan past the original deadline. There are only 2,000 Dutch troops in the country and they mainly focus on economic development, but they are part of the promised 10,000 additional troops promised to the Americans.
Reality is the difficulty to secure an extra 10,000 NATO troops from nations which have waited for a decade to witness the establishment of a stable government in Afghanistan. Reality is President Karzai will never be the one to accomplish that goal and sending troops to fight for a corrupt, inefficient leader is no guarantee of success. Perhaps, it is time to cut the string and allow Karzai to handle the situation, or in failing to do so, step aside and allow a Cabinet of honest technocrats to deal with problems.