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Preakness Stakes 2009: Post Positions, Entries, Contenders, Payout Odds
Preakness Stakes 2009: Post Positions, Entries, Contenders, Payout Odds: The $1.1 million Preakness Stakes 2009 is about to get started and Point-Spreads.com has decided to break down every horse in the field to help our readers make the best horse racing wagers possible for the Preakness Stakes 2009.
Did jockey Calvin Borel make the right decision when he dumped Mine That Bird to ride Preakness Stakes 2009 Contender Rachel Alexandra? Can new jockey Mike Smith step in and secure the second jewel of the Triple Crown of racing on Mine That Bird in the Preakness Stakes 2009? What are the best long shot Preakness Stakes Pay Out Odds with a shot at winning? Find out the answers below.
1st Post Position – Big Drama: Trained by David Fawkes with John Velazquez as the jockey, running from the 1st post Big Drama Preakness picks are being placed heavily on this colt. The pros and cons on Big Drama look a little bleak on the pros side since we found only one pro which is that he's finished first in last six starts. The cons for Big Drama include; the majority of his best work has come against Florida breds and sprinting. His pedigree suggests he'll have distance limitations and will be shedding his blinkers for this having worn them in all seven prior starts; may want to take off the pace which makes his rail draw a negative. Making just his second start of the year, Big Drama was disqualified from win in Swale last out for bearing out through stretch; not a good sign for a horse making his first start off a layoff. He also is getting a new rider because Eibar Coa opted to ride Musket Man. SBG Global has the 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Big Drama listed at 10 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $1000).
2nd Post Position – Mine That Bird: Mine That Bird Preakness predictions will be questionable for the Derby winner. Running from the 2nd post, his trainer is Bennie "Chip" Woolley Jr. and his new jockey is Mike Smith. Leading up to the 2009 Preakness Stakes, Mine That Bird's pros are that of course he won the Kentucky Derby by daylight last out, coming home final ½ mile in under 48 second. He should get a favorable pace set up in here. Mine That Bird won over wet track last out and rain is possible for Saturday. His new rider Mike Smith also won the 1993 Preakness aboard Prairie Bayou. The cons for Mine That Bird are that he ran career best speed figure in third start off layoff last out; major bounce candidate. Both his starts over dry tracks weren't that good; did he freak in the slop? Besides the Derby, he hasn't faced or beaten much and Calvin Borel took off to ride Rachel Alexandra. Bodog.com has the 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Mine That Bird listed at 6 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $600).
3rd Post Position – Musket Man: Third place Derby finisher is starting from the 3rd post. Preakness Stakes Entries Musket Man is trained by Derek Ryan and will be ridden by jockey Eibar Coa. Before you make your Musket Man Preakness predictions, here is a quick glance at his pros and cons. Starting with the pros, Musket Man has won five of seven career starts and was third in other pair, including the Derby. He doesn't need to take his track with him as he's raced over five different courses and owns wins over four of them. Musket Man raced well over wet track in Derby and Coa stays here over Big Drama. The cons are that he didn't really kick in through the stretch in Derby; these longer distances are probably pushing his limits a bit. How is he going to handle running back in just two weeks? He still hasn't run a triple digit speed figure and the price is going to be shorter than it should be. BetUS.com has the 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Musket Man listed at 8 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $800).
4th Post Position – Luv Gov: Starting from the 4th post, Preakness Stakes contenders Luv Gov Preakness is trained by D. Wayne Lukas and his jockey is Jamie Theriot. He did not run in the Derby and as far as the pros and cons for Luv Gov, unfortunately there is not one single thing to like about this horse. The cons for Luv Gov are that it took him ten starts to break his maiden, which came over a sloppy track. He is eligible for entry level allowance contest and his highest speed figure is an 87. Sportsbook.com has the Preakness Stakes 2009 Payout Odds on Luv Gov listed at 50 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $5000).
5th Post Position – Friesan Fire: Since being the Derby favorite and falling well short of winning (18th place finish), Friesan Fire is barely among the 2009 Preakness Stakes contenders to win at Pimlico later today. Friesan Fire will be coming out of the 5th post with Gabriel Saez as his jockey and being trained by Larry Jones. The pros include that his trip in the Derby was terrible; can't blame those who are willing to toss it out. He won three starts prior to the Derby, all graded stakes, with blinkers. His stalking running style reminds me of 2003 Preakness winner Funny Cide. Sire A.P. Indy won the 1992 Belmont Stakes; pedigree suggests his handle added distance. Friesan Fire handled the wet track well in the Louisiana Derby romp two back. The cons for Friesan Fire are that he is coming back in just two weeks after not running for seven weeks between his last two starts. His best race was over sloppy track; did he move up because of track? Friesan Fire grabbed a quarter in Derby and wasn't confirmed for this until Tuesday. Like his :57 4/5 move before the Derby, that five furlongs in :58 2/5 is a little too quick for my liking. BetUS.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Friesan Fire listed at 6 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $600).
6th Position – Terrain: As one of the 2009 Preakness Stakes Entries with long shot odds, Terrain will be a gutsy bet. Starting at the 6th post, his trainer is Albert Stall Jr. and his jockey is Jeremy Rose. There are some pros for Terrain as he is making his third start off a layoff, like Mine That Bird was in the Derby. He ran a career high speed figure two starts back and is rounding into best number. Terrain won 2 of 3 starts over dry track with lone defeat coming with blinkers. He finished third in the Louisiana Derby and fourth in Blue Grass despite bad trips in two starts this year. Jeremy Rose knows Pimlico well and won the 2005 Preakness with a remarkable ride aboard Afleet Alex. The cons for Terrain are that his highest speed figure is a 91. Lone dirt wins came in maiden claimer and minor stakes at Mountaineer in sprints. Leparoux chose to ride General Quarters over him and he might just be a cut below the top three-year-olds. SBG Global has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Terrain listed at 30 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $3000).
7th Post Position – Papa Clem: Coming in 4th place in the Derby and having a 7th starting post, Papa Clem can be one of the better 2009 Preakness Stakes contenders and entries. His trainer is Gary Stute and his jockey is Rafael Bejarano. The pros for Papa Clem are that he topped out speed figure wise two starts back before his fourth place finish in the Derby; can he achieve a new top fig? His pedigree presents a nice blend of stamina and speed and he is rated nicely in last few though he has plenty of speed to be right there early on. His lone start on dry dirt resulted in Arkansas Derby victory. Leading up to the 134th Preakness Stakes, Papa Clem's cons begin with that he didn't like his workout earlier in the week at Pimlico and think it was unnecessary; perhaps the pressure of having a horse like this is getting to Stute. I think Bejarano is overrated and hasn't had any success in the classics. It doesn't look good for him coming back in two weeks. BetUS.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Papa Clem listed at 12 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $1200).
8th Post Position – General Quarters: General Quarters returns to the starting gate with an 8th post after a tenth place finish in the Derby. As one of the long shot Preakness Stakes entries, a General Quarters bet is a risky wager. His trainer is Tom McCarthy and Julian Leparoux will be the jockey. The pros for General Quarters are that he was reported to come back full of mud in his eyes and nostrils after Derby which almost certainly affected his performance. He has improved vastly since removing blinkers and appears to have formed an "in/out" for pattern in his last several starts with the Preakness being an "in" race. Leparoux is one of the best riders in the country and stays here over Terrain. The cons for General Quarters are that we are skeptical about what he faced down at Tampa and in Blue Grass. He is his trainers' lone horse; McCarthy never faced this kind of pressure. His pedigree does not look good and what if the Derby was just a case of him being a cut below the top ones? Bodog.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on General Quarters listed at 20 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $2000).
9th Post Position – Pioneerof the Nile: After an impressive second place Derby finish, Pioneerof the Nile returns to the second race in the Triple Crown as one of the strongest 2009 Preakness Stakes Entries in the first. Running from the 9th post, Pioneerof the Nile is trained by Bob Baffert and Garrett Gomez is the jockey. The pros for him include that he has won all four starts, all graded stakes, including CashCall Futurity and Santa Anita Derby last out; since changing barns before gutsy second in Derby. Pioneerof the Nile trained extremely well on dirt since arriving in Kentucky for the Derby; sports solid half mile in :47 3/5 over at Churchill prior to shipping in. Baffert has won the Preakness an impressive four times with Silver Charm in 1997, Real Quiet in 1998, Point Given in 2001 and War Emblem in 2002. He has evolved from one run closer to stalking type due to lack of early pace in pair prior to Derby; it helped him immensely over speed favoring Churchill strip Derby day and probably got him second money. He also handled slop well in conventional dirt debut last out. The cons for Pioneerof the Nile are though he's training brilliantly over it, he has never raced on a fast dirt track. His highest Beyer figure is a 96 and he failed to improve off his synthetic numbers when he switched to dirt. He seemed to have been getting tired in deep stretch in the Derby and a case could have definitely been made for him to come down; is this a bit out of his scope? Two weeks may be asking a bit much. SBG Global has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Pioneerof the Nile listed at 5 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $500).
10th Post Position – Flying Private: Flying Private finished dead in the Derby and has the longest odds among all 2009 Preakness Stakes Entries. Flying Private will be running from the 10th post and his trainer is D. Wayne Lukas and Alan Garcia is his jockey. Not many people will make Flying Private their Preakness prediction but he does have some pros. Both his sire Fusaichi Pegasus and broodmare sire Unbridled won Triple Crown events. Lukas has won the Preakness five times with Codex in 1980, Tank's Prospect in 1985, Tabasco Cat in 1994, Timber Country in 1995 and Charismatic in 1999. The cons for Flying Private are that he is eligible for entry level allowance contest; finished last in the Derby and his highest Beyer figure is a 94. Lone win came in maiden sprint. Sportsbook.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Flying Private listed at 50 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $5000).
11th Post Position – Take the Points: As one of the 2009 Preakness Stakes entries that did not race in the Derby, Take the Points will be running frm the 11th post. Take the Points the trained by Todd Pletcher and his jockey is Edgar Prado. Before you decide on making Take the Points your Preakness pick, let's take a look at his pros and cons. The pros are that he gets Prado back who's a perfect 2 for 2 on him. His blinkers are being added, an angle Pletcher has had tremendous success with and Take the Points had a solid five furlong drill in 1:00 over the deep Belmont Park training track last Sunday. The cons for Take the Points include that he is eligible for second level allowance contest. His highest Beyer figure is a 99. Both his wins have come around one turn and he's never threatened in either graded stakes try. Though he's had success with the angle, why is Pletcher making an equipment change in a Triple Crown event, Pedigree says grass and not dirt. Prado is slumping and hasn't had much success in this and Pletcher is winless in the Preakness as well. BetUS.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Take the Points listed at 30 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $3000).
12th Post Position – Tone It Down: Tone It Down is another one of the long shots among the 2009 Preakness Stakes entries. Tone It Down has the 12th post, his trainer is William Komlo and his jockey is Kent Desormeaux. When we look at the pros and cons for Tone It Down, it does not look well, since there is not a single thing to like about this horse. The cons for Tone It Down are that he is eligible for second level allowance contest. His highest speed figure is an 87, he couldn't win ungraded Tesio over Pimlico strip and his trainer is new to this stage. Bodog.com has 2009 Preakness Stakes Payout Odds on Tone It Down listed at 50 to 1 odds (Bet $100 to win $5000).
13th Post Position – Rachel Alexandra: Among all 2009 Preakness Stakes contenders, the clear favorite to win is Rachel Alexandra. She is a filly starting the race at the 13th post with new trainer is Steve Asmussen and the veteran jockey is Calvin Borel. Rachel Alexandra Preakness predictions are pouring in since she is the Preakness favorite. The pros are that she is five for five in her starts around two turns, including wins in three G2s and the G1 Kentucky Oaks last out. She won lone start over sloppy track with greatest of ease and has the speed to lead the way yet rates off the pace kindly. Rachel Alexandra is five for five with Borel, who stays here over Derby winner Mine That Bird. She also gets positive trainer change to Steve Asmussen who won this in 2007 with Curling. The cons for Rachel Alexandra are that she's a filly running against colts. It's as simple as that. Coming back in just 15 days; two previous attempts at this resulted in losses and will be terribly over bet in the win pool. SBG Global has 2009 Preakness Payout Odds on Rachel Alexandra listed at 8 to 5 odds (Bet $800 to win $500).


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Civil unrest in Ukraine is jeopardizing the future of a 20-year student exchange program between the Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board and the Ukrainian Ministry of Education.
Scheduled to travel to Ukraine for three weeks, seven students and parents were notified last week that the bi-annual student exchange would be cancelled for 2014 because of the growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
Laurianne Gabruch is a teacher at Bethlehem High School and has been organizing this trip since 1996.
"The plug was pulled last Tuesday (Feb. 25) and the decision came from the director of education Greg Chatlain, because of the instability and volatility of the situation in Ukraine, it would be in the best interest of the students not to travel," Gabruch said Tuesday. "You never know how far it could end up going I guess."
The news was earth-shattering for top students enrolled in the Ukrainian Studies program at Bethlehem High School. Gabruch said students are first exposed to this student-exchange as early as elementary school, when past Ukrainian exchange students visit them during their time in Saskatoon. She said that's a big reason why students sign up for the Ukrainian Studies program.
"It's most definitely a highlight for the students," she said. "Of course there was disappointment both on behalf of parents and students -- it probably hit the students the hardest because they really had their hearts set on making the trip."
Although the exchange is based in Chernitvsi, about 1,000 km northwest of Crimea where the Russian occupation of Ukraine originated from, Gabruch said the school board didn't want to risk putting any student or teacher in danger. On the other hand, the school board is hoping to bring the Ukrainian exchange students to Canada this fall, if possible.
The trip was planned for April 14 to May 3 and according to Gabruch, cancelling the trip when they did will save them money down the road as they only had a portion of the flights covered, plus travel insurance.
And even though the conflict has no expiry date, the school board feels once the conflicts are over, Saskatoon and Ukraine could resume their partnership.
The 2014 trip would have also seen a first for the exchange program, Gabruch said.
"We wouldn't be spending so much time in Chernitvsi as we have in the past. The group of students would be located in a school on the edge of Lviv," she said, adding part of the trip would include areas closer to the Hungarian-Romanian border, into the Carpathian Mountains.
Gabruch said she's speaking with teachers in Ukraine almost daily and she's following her Ukrainian friends on Facebook, sharing as much information as she can.
"Lots of my heart and my mind is on the situation going on," Gabruch said. "There's huge disappointment that this situation is happening in Ukraine right now."
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In the end, the Germantown boys volleyball team found its identity Thursday night in the WIAA sectional final against host Arrowhead.
The top seeds were down 6-3 in the fourth game of their WIAA sectional final and were already down two games to one, facing elimination if they could not rally and force a fifth game.
Germantown looked lethargic and cranky from a couple of calls that went against them, and a second straight WIAA state tournament berth was seriously in doubt.
So what did coach Brian Rushmer tell his team?
"Baiscally, what I said was, 'It's our season or nothing right now. Are we a volleyball team or a bunch of basketball players playing at it?'," he said.
"We decided we were a volleyball team."
And they did that in impressive fashion, rallying to take the fourth game and then the fifth as Germantown earned its second straight WIAA state tournament berth with a 25-21, 21-25, 21-25, 25-15, 15-7 decision.
"We had some communication problems (in the second and third games)," said senior outside hitter Luke Fischer, the only senior in the line-up. "After we had won that first one, we thought we had it easy, but we had to respond when we were pushed.
"We just all had to pull together. We came together as a team and played our butts off."
With the victory, the Warhawks will join a talent-laden field at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Wauwatosa on Nov. 9 and 10 for the state tournament. It will include top-ranked Appleton North, Catholic Memorial, Kettle Moraine, Muskego, Burlington, defending champion Marquette and Wauwatosa East.
All eight teams were the top seeds in their particular sectional brackets.
And the Warhawks were among those who had the hardest road to state.
It didn't start getting easier until midway through the fourth game. Germantown was still down 10-7 when it went on a 12-2 run that put it in control at 19-12.
Fischer, who admittedly had an up-and-down day, came up big with a streak of hits during that outburst, including two outstanding crosscourt kills to the far corner.
He finished off game four with a shot down the right side.
"We just started moving our feet," said Rushmer. "We backed up our hitters and then got the ball back up (on longer rallies). And that helped, because we know how demoralizing it can be when you think you have a kill and the ball comes back."
Arrowhead had gotten the best of sloppy play by both teams in the first three games. Senior middle blocker Kevin LeRoy and junior outside hitter Eric Tarnow were particularly difficult to deal with.
Germantown was dangerously close to being swept in this match, as Arrowhead had taken a 14-8 lead in the first game before Germantown rallied, and AHS found it hard to get momentum back.
Germantown scored the first two points of the fifth and final game race to 15 and never trailed. Arrowhead closed the gap to 6-5 with the help of a fine long kill from Tarnow, but Germantown scored the next five points, including two impressive blocks by junior outside hitter Troy Thompsen and two key kills by junior outside hitter/setter Jake Showalter.
"We'd been in those tough positions before," said Showalter. "We've faced adversity and then come alive."
"In the race to 15, we try to break it down into mini-games," said Rushmer. "We try to be the first to five, then the first to 10 and then ultimately the first to 15."
Arrowhead coach Shane Reid was disappointed in the loss, but felt that his team was part of something special.
"They just beat us, what can you say?" he said. "They just played great in games four and five. Two great teams were going at it. It was awesome. It's a game of momentum. They got it and rode it. Maybe if we had been able to pull out that first one, it would have been different.
"I was proud as heck of my guys. It was a great game and a great match and it was a great thing to be a part of."
Especially in the eyes of the still-young Germantown program, which was seeking validation for the WIAA state semifinal run it made last season.
"Going to state had been the goal since the beginning of the season," said Fischer. "Coach made us believe that we had the ability to do it."
"It feels just as good as it did last year," said Showalter. "Though we were missing some guys from last year (who had graduated), we got it done."
And certified the faith of their coach.
"It was really a team effort," said Rushmer. "Everytime somebody broke down, somebody else came to pick him up. We made sure we had a short-term memory.
"I know I have said this before, but this just shows that our program is here to stay. For a young team like ours to be successful, to say we're going to state, is just amazing."
Fischer finished with 21 kills for Germantown, and Jacob Reynolds handed out 43 assists. Tarnow posted 15 kills and Chad St. Martin finished with 19 digs for Arrowhead.
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An 85-year-old woman was airlifted from a tramping track west of Katikati yesterday afternoon after suffering severe cramps in her legs.
TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter pilot Liam Brettkelly said some women from her group walked 50 minutes to the road end to raise the alarm.
She was located with the assistance of the Katikati fire crew and winched into the helicopter using the Port of Tauranga rescue winch.
She was then flown to an ambulance and taken to Tauranga hospital for further treatment.


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Jim, I had the "New Guy" that is coming with me register for this site. He will memorize poat 44! Thanks for having your big little birdie tell me to check it out!
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It's great that my friends look out for me. The last time I was in this area Tab had a case of Jack Link's beef jerky. I was still finding jerky in my jeep a year later. LOL
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|September 5th, 2012, 07:44 PM
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Well we had another discussion on this and decided the loop we wanted to make would require an overnight stay. So we're going to change things around a bit. We definitely want to get up to the Montreal River railroad trestle/dam one day which will require about 2 hours of steady driving before we actually hit the trails. But, the scenery along the way is outstanding.
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This trip sounds interesting but I dont know if my jeep would be capable of handling the trails?
Are there any requirments for a vehicle to participate?
I have a 07 wrangler 2dr on 35"s
|September 7th, 2012, 04:24 AM
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If however we get into a predicimant we will deal with it accordingly. Meaning if someone needs some extra help navigating a section we will figure out how to get everyone through. No one gets left behind. That being said, some newbs are reluctant to listen to experienced leaders and that's where the difficulty begins. None of us are here to destroy our rigs. We (WR and I) won't try to put you in a situation that you aren't capable of handling. However the trails in Canada are brushy. Their not like the stuff you see in Michigan at all. In many cases the trees fully enclose the trail and you have to just drive slow and push them out of the way. As you might expect this can make for so wonderful pinstriping. If pinstriping is not your thing this might not be the ride for you.
As far a vehicle requirements go, obviously the more well equipted the better/easier time you will have on the trails. WR and I and a few others on on 40's buit there are others that are on 33's and 35's. I haven't done a count but I suspect more than half have winches and I bet 80% have at least one locker. A TJ on 35's certainly is not at the bottom of the pack by any means. But remember, it's not just the vehicle that's involved here.
Post #44 .pdf is a good read to see what typical requirements and supplies you need.
This area we are headed to I have not been to in over 20 years. It's hard to say what we will encounter. I've gone back to areas one year after and have found a superhighway where there once was a trail. Others haven't changed in 30 years. It depends.
This trip isn't for everyone. Not knowing your experience it's hard to judge if you would have fun. My thing is exploring. Going places that I have never been before. That's the beauty of Canada. It is unlike any wheeling you will ever do in your lifetime. Parks suck, but that's just me, I would rather spend 10 hours on a trail that I never took it out of 2WD and had great scenery than I would flogging it at one of the local parks.
|September 7th, 2012, 06:00 AM
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last5liter, some additional thoughts for you (and others),
Your rig on 35's will do more than fine. As kb8ymf said, we will mostly be in 2wd but will see some spots where 4wd is needed. I have been in this area more recently and there are a few spots where 4wd will be required. I can think of one spot where either a winch or a tug from the guy in front of you might be needed. And, if we indeed get to Tribag mine, 4wd is required to get back up out of there.
Here's a refresher thought on this trip. Canada has some awesome, rugged back country. We will be there around the peak of the color, which is primarily red. (I'm a bit concerned that this dry summer will not be so great) We will be doing some river crossings and will parallel one of a couple rivers that are 200 ft wide in many areas. Although we will be primarily on the move, there are some really nice spots to stop for lunch. We are in bear country. Be aware, especially if you are bringing a dog.
This is a camaraderie trip. Although I know most everyone, I don't know all. Inevitably, there will be trees across the trail. I expect everyone to hop out to help clear the way, not just the guy in front. In most cases, he will give a shout over the CB if he needs help or not. (I bring this up because we had a guy with us years ago who drove by himself and spent every stop sitting in his jeep (by himself) looking at Playboy mags) Back at camp we will sit around the fire (which are well known) and have a good time. But, don't plan on the fire as there are times we have rolled back in to camp at midnight. BRING 2 DAYS WORTH OF FOOD & WATER ON THE TRAIL.
Bottom line, some will consider driving through thick underbrush in 2wd really boring. Although a trail like this may only be 1/2 mile long, we could be in it for an hour. This is not a wheeling trip. It's a trail riding trip.
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This sounds like something I would enjoy, I did however realize the dates wont work for me.
I stumbled across your thread because my girlfriends uncle is Karl Mosher. I believe he used to wheel with you guys when he had a jeep.
I'm still very interested in exploring Canada, so I will work on proper passport or enhanced license documentation. When the next trip is planned that I can attend I will be ready.
In the mean time I will be working on building the jeep up as money is available.
Currently it as follows:
2007 wrangler x
2.5" lift
1.25' body lift
35" goodyear kevlars
smittybilt xrc rock sliders
front and rear tow points
JKS quick discos
evap relocate
KC long-range windshield lights
ARB onboard compressor
future mods will be:
488 or 513 gear (have 410 currently)
arb front and rear lockers
I really like the idea of exploring the wilderness, having done silver lake, rocks and valley and the mounds. There fun to test the jeeps limits but you feel as if your just playing in a big sand box. The idea of getting out into the wilderness and seeing things how they would have been hundreds of years ago for early explorers sounds like a great time!
Heres a before and after shot of my jeep from a recent trip to the mounds....
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scroll to the bottom of the page, all of the previous BIOS releases for X220 are linked there.
In the future, you can find this info yourself from the driver matrix at support.lenovo.com
You've opened a case with Symantec about this, right?
Why would PGP need to fix what Lenovo broke? I have T420 and X220 laptops that haven't done the BIOS updates and PGP works fine. It is something you the latest BIOS update that is breaking it. Neither Symantec nor I know what code level changes Lenovo made to the BIOS so I don't see how Symantec will be able to fix the issue. I saw in a earlier post that Lenovo engineers were aware of the problem and working on it. Is there an ETA on the fix? As a coporation we have to have PGP for SOX compliances, so not using PGP or similiar product is not an option.
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We have no idea why PGP has any dependency on BIOS. Typically what we have seen with the encryption vendors in the past, is that they sometimes rely on undocumented BIOS interfaces that they shouldn't be using. And BIOS can change these interfaces at any time, which can cause software to break like this. Many times it's the software that ends up needing to be fixed, not the BIOS. We will definitely investigate, but just FYI as to what we have seen in the past. And I think the case needs to be opened at Symantec as well. Or you can just continue using a BIOS version that is known to work.
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Does this describe the problem? http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/display/istcontrib/Bo
"NOTE: Symantec released a service pack (PGP Desktop version 10.1.2 SP2) with the fix for this issue that customers can install on their new hardware."
Have you tried that service pack?
EDIT: also look here: http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?pag
I think the very first issue describes your problem?
"Resolved an issue that prevented users from accessing the PGP BootGuard screen to authenticate Windows systems. [28338]"
Here's another symantec article that suggests 10.2 is needed to fix the problem:
Again, anyone having this issue needs to open a case with Symantec about it.
Yes, thank you. I've contact PGP and we are working on a solution and will verify if this fixes the issue.
Please share what you find out from Symantec/PGP. There are several customers reporting this issue. Thanks.
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Ok... so here is an update. The issue is that if your PGP client is 9.X something then the latest BIOS update from Lenovo will break PGP everytime. You can download the ISO for the 10.2 recovery disc and boot off of that to get into windows. You just need to download a older BIOS update and "Update" your BIOS to the older version.
For X220 I belive it is version 1.19, for the T420 it should be version 1.30. I haven't tested the T420 BIOS, but I have tested and verified the X220 version works.
The permanat fix is to upgrade your PGP servers to the latest version, I believe it is version 10.2, and then update the client software on all the PCs using PGP.
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White slime flux foam bubbling from beneath the bark of a willow. Characteristic symptoms of a cambial infection.
Common symptom associated with slime flux heartwood infection of elm
Slime Flux
Slime flux, often called bacterial wet-wood, is a bacterial disease found in many different types of trees. In some trees, particularly willow, this disease results in a white to gray foam that bubbles out from under the bark. In other cases, as with elm and cottonwood, infection results in wet gray to brown areas on limbs and trunk. In the latter case, the slime runs down the bark, discoloring plant tissues and resulting in a build-up of dry scum. Slime flux (wetwood) is a bacterial fermentation of tree tissue, resulting in the disagreeable odor associated with this problem.
The bacteria enter through open wounds in the bark. Wounds as small as cat scratches can serve as avenues of infection; however, more trees are attacked through wounds from improper pruning, boring insects, poor branch angles, tree houses, and lawn mowers. The latter can be avoided by replacing grass around the base of trees with a mulch of gravel or bark or remove grass with herbicides. Improper pruning wounds can be avoided by learning proper pruning techniques. Avoid topping trees.
There are two types of slime flux in Utah, the heartwood type and bark/cambial type. Each type needs to be discussed separately because the treatment is different for each.
The bacteria attacking heartwood result in the build-up of internal pressure up to 60 pounds per square inch. This can cause bursting of the infected tree, but more often the pressure forces the ooze out through cracks that extend from the heartwood (inner portion) to the bark surface. Flux runs down the tree trunk, killing the bark tissue it contacts. It also drips to the ground where it kills grass or other plants, leaving large yellowish, dead areas. Trees are rarely killed with this type of infection.
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Trees suffering from bark/cambial infections may be saved by promptly cutting away diseased tissue. On small branches it is best to prune the infected branch off at a lateral. With larger branches or trunk infections, remove all discolored bark down to the wood. Cut around the infected trunk or branch until you come to healthy, yellow-green cambium. In some cases this means removing a lot of bark. If the infection encompasses more than half of the trunk, it is probably best to treat with a chain saw at ground level and start over again with a less susceptible tree.
The next step consists of shaping the wound to allow it to heal properly. Remove infected bark creating an oval shape. The long part of the oval should be parallel with the trunk or limb. Make the margins of the cut smooth and clean. Sterilize the knife with rubbing alcohol between cuts to prevent spread of the bacteria.
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Pretty interesting. These events do not cater to spectators for viewing. the gnats were REALLY, REALLY BAD! :roll:
misquotes also. i had bug spray so i was everyone's best friend. actually got me a free red bull since i offered bug spray.
the people attending were either press covering the event from newspapers, rally car magazines and web sites, family of the drivers, retired drivers or retired co pilots.
this was a warm up event for the international event Oct 23\24. that event will have the big names like block etc. i think i'll go for that event. hopefully they do a better job for spectators at that one with more viewing options. They did 8 passes. I stayed for 3. long delays between passes and after the 4th they were going to have lunch and then 4 more passes.
It was fun.
1st pass video
3rd pass video
Here is the second pass video. anyone know who the dude is that honks
the horn hitting the turn? he drives hard and likes to have fun.
little editing on this one. i like the sound of hearing them come.


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Thinking the Faith, Praying the Faith, Living the Faith is written by the PC(USA) Office of Theology and Worship.
Thinking, praying, and living the faith is at the core of ministry in the Office of Theology and Worship. In the following videos, learn more about what thinking, praying, and living the faith means to the leadership of the Office of Theology and Worship. Discover why it matters and what difference it makes in our lives, work, and worship.
Charles Wiley
Barry Ensign-George
David Gambrell
Christine Hong
Karen Russell
Last night I had the honor and joy of participating in a worship service at Bellarmine University to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the convocation of the Second Vatican Council. On October 4, 1962, the feast of Saint Francis, Pope John XXIII went to Assisi to pray for the council.
The service included the prayer that Pope John XXIII used to convene the council, subsequently prayed by the bishops at the opening of each session:
We stand before you, Holy Spirit,
conscious of our sinfulness,
but aware that we gather in your name.
Come to us, remain with us, and enlighten our hearts.
Give us light and strength to know your will,
to make it our own, and to live it in our lives.
Guide us by your wisdom, support us by your power,
for you are God, sharing the glory of Father and Son.
You desire justice for all.
Enable us to uphold the rights of others;
do not allow us to be misled by ignorance
or corrupted by fear or favor.
Unite us to yourself in the bond of love
and keep us faithful to all that is true.
As we gather in your name
may we temper justice with love,
so that all our decisions may be pleasing to you,
and earn the reward promised to good and faithful servants.
You live and reign with the Father and the Son,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Those are good points, David. We pray that those who are disaffected from the body in which they are worshipping will find reconciliation, whether that means they stay or that they move to a different gathered community of Christians. We pray this for those disaffected from the RC just a we pray this for those disaffected from the PC(USA).
That's an interesting question, Chris. Our 2010 common agreement on the mutual recognition of baptism underscores the fact that we meet them as sisters and brothers in Christ. At the same time, I believe the baptism we share compels us to pray for the well-being of the various members of the body, even as we seek the unity of Christ's church.
Oops! Big difference. Thanks for the correction, Sandy.
oops! I think you mean "to LIVE it in our lives" rather than to "Lie" it... lovely, lovely prayer. I will use it. thanks for sharing.
David, very glad you were there. I recall praying with 300 Maryknollers who were remembering both Vatican II and the then-recent death of Cardinal Bernardin of Chicago. How can we meet the spiritual pilgrims (exiles) from that RC church?


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By Kevin Binversie | Wisconsin Reporter
Overshadowed by recall kerfuffle involving Gov. Scott Walker recall kerfuffle, the race to replace retiring Democratic U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl finally is on center stage. Want to guess when the nuclear bombs start dropping in the GOP primary?
I'm penciling in July 9.
That's the date most likely given the events calendar. This upcoming Saturday marks the end of the latest fundraising quarter. Rather than savaging one another, the four Republican U.S. Senate campaigns will be more focused on ensuring they have the cash to make it through the primary. It's best to wage war when you know what's in your arsenal.
Soon to follow is the Fourth of July holiday and its parades. Campaign media buyers won't want to launch ads if their audience could be on vacation for all or part of the first week of July.
That makes this race an all-out, five-week sprint to Aug. 14, when voters decide which Republican candidate takes on Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin of the Madison area for the general election matchup in November.
Mark Graul, a GOP strategist not tied to any senate campaign, said that while quiet in public, each campaign is a hive of activity.
"These campaigns are laying the groundwork for what will be an intense effort over the last month of the primary," said Graul. "The eclipse of the recall has hid the fact that this race could very well decide which party controls the U.S. Senate in 2013."
Last week's Marquette Law School poll has former Gov. Tommy Thompson leading his primary opponents by 18 points – 34 percent to 16 percent. Rasmussen Reports shows him leading Baldwin by 16 points. Other Republicans are within the margin of error against Baldwin.
What happens once the ads start flying is anyone's guess. Last week Madison businessman Eric Hovde said during a lunch reception sponsored by the website "WisPolitics.Com" he expected the race to become "nasty."
But who goes nasty first?
Right or wrong, whenever "nasty" gets tossed around in Wisconsin campaigns, few insiders look farther than former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann, R-1st District. Democrats still hate him for his commercials against former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold in their 1998 U.S. Senate race. While some conservatives still have issues with Neumann for when his campaign spread rumors and lies about Walker during their 2010 gubernatorial primary.
Neumann's campaign has said their candidate has mended fences with the base and learned lessons from 2010. Former campaign professionals like me reserve judgment.
Or will Hovde go negative first?
Asked last week about how the campaign would overcome Thompson's current lead, Hovde spokesman Sean Lansing told Wisconsin Reporter, "We've been positive so far. I don't know if that's going to change. We're certainly going to point out our opponent's record and make our argument."
A number of unknowns will affect the primary. First, Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, who has had fund raising trouble, and whether he parlayed his first-place finish in the endorsement vote at last month's state GOP convention into a cash infusion.
Then there's the questionable role of third-parties. Groups such as the Club for Growth, U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., and his Senate Conservative Fund and Citizens United have all backed Neumann's candidacy and have been very active in Republican Senate primaries this cycle in Indiana, Nebraska and Texas.
But the biggest unknown concerns the depth of Thompson's support. While he's leading in the Marquette poll, 25 percent of those polled still had no preference in the race. With all the political firepower trained on the former four-term governor, the next two months could be some of the most fascinating in Tommy Thompson's political career.
Veteran political blogger Kevin Binversie is a Wisconsin native. He served in the George W. Bush administration from 2007-2009, and has worked at the Heritage Foundation and on numerous state Republican campaigns, most recently as research director for Ron Johnson for Senate. Contact him at [email protected].


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No one cares ABOUT dead beggArs. Not even when they are being slaughtered by a psycho. No one but Henry White, an intelligent young man, heir to one of America's largest fortunes.
In New York City, beggars are disappearing one after another, only to be found burnt alive. Meanwhile, a Y-shaped scar forms in the palm of the hands of seemingly unrelated people. With the police and the media giving little attention to these events, Henry White, a young and rich heir dedicated to a charitable organization, and his friend Cooper, are the first to investigate these disappearances. They are two of the three playable characters in Yesterday, the third being none other than the enigmatic John Yesterday, who is dragged into this incredible story after his memory is completely wiped.
This is the starting point of our brand new adventure, which will drive you into a dark story full of twists and turning points, and give you the chance to choose between 4 different endings! Choose who you want to control: Henry, Cooper or John in the game's grand finale and leave the closing at your will!
Do you want justice to win? Would you prefer a crooked ending? Or rather an unexpected, jaw-dropping one?
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The promoters of the Canadian oil industry are now resorting to appeals to "women's liberation" to promote tar sands oil. A group calling itself "Ethical Oil" is running ads on the Oprah Winfrey Network asking women to support extracting and exporting oil from the tar sands as a means of protecting women in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia, the ad says, "doesn't allow women to drive, doesn't allow them to leave their homes or work without their male guardian's permission." "Why are we paying their bills and funding their oppression?" it asks. The Michigan Messenger flagged the ad yesterday, which is posted below:
The website for the organization urges readers to "choose Ethical Oil from Canada, its oil sands and other liberal democracies."
The tar sands have been in the news of late because the Obama administration is considering whether or not to approve a giant pipeline that would transport tar sands oil from Alberta down to refineries in Texas. This has sparked a two-week protest at the White House, with opponents arguing that the detrimental impacts of both tar sands extraction and the higher carbon output of the oil should be taken into consideration. (See our backgrounder on the pipeline for more.)
Yes, Saudi Arabia treats women poorly. But that wasn't a big consideration a few years ago when President Bush was holding hands with the Saudi prince. Nor does the argument really hold water. Even if we increase output from the tar sands, it's not going to put a huge dent in Saudi Arabia's earnings, since Saudi Arabia will still have the largest oil reserves in the world and be the world's largest exporter. And there's plenty of concern that tar sands oil, if shipped to US ports, wouldn't stay in the US anyway, and thus really wouldn't put a dent in our imports from Saudi Arabia.
If you care about women's liberation in Saudi Arabia, you should support women's liberation efforts in Saudi Arabia. Saudi women shouldn't be used as a ploy to draw support for dirty oil extraction in Canada.


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A spice rub and a marinade rarely exist side by side in the same recipe. Sometimes, however, it makes sense. Here the warmth of curry is tempered by a quick bath in lemon juice and wine. If you're short on time, use only the rub.
Servings: 4
- For the spice rub
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the marinade
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or equal parts orange and lemon juices
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- To assemble
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 fresh mission figs, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon, quartered
- Skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes if using bamboo
For the rub: In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon.
For the marinade: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, wine, oil and garlic.
Place the pork in a large bowl and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Add the marinade and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, turning once or twice.
Prepare the grill.
Transfer the pork to the skewers, alternating with the figs, if using. Discard the marinade. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste, and grill, turning once, until the pork is cooked through and no trace of pink remains, 7 to 10 minutes.
Serve with a wedge of lemon on the side.
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Tested by Renee Schettler.
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Richard Nixon
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon addresses an enthusiastic audience.
He relates a story about raising money for the Republican Party.
Nixon then moves on to discuss Vietnam. He notes that the government in Hanoi was keeping a close eye on the upcoming United States presidential election. Many references to the "Loyal Opposition." He discusses concepts of patriotism.
Nixon distinguishes the Vietnam war from past wars because in past wars there was a threat and a common enemy all Americans would follow their hearts to support the war. Now, he says, Americans must know why. This war is more complex and difficult than any other.
He discusses the end of the war. From a military stand point Nixon believes that the war will not be brought to an end in less than five years. Also, he says that resigning the war is not in the interest of the United States. He also says that you can only negotiate at the conference table what the enemy believes you can win on the battle field. He talks about Hanoi and those who are Peking oriented versus Soviet oriented.
He goes on to talk about a need for an economic quarantine in North Vietnam.
Concludes with the hope that this era and the Vietnam war will be remembered as America's finest hour.
Questions and answers follow.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
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Inaugural charity golf tournament at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Waynesville Country Club.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Disabled Veterans Chapter #89 of Haywood County. There will be a four-man captains choice. Hole Sponsorship is still available. A post tournament buffet will be at the Tipping Point, with prizes, raffles and lunch provided. Registration is the day of the tournament at 11:30 a.m. in the Tipping Point.
Cost is $100 per player.
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November Social-lite Guide
By Mary Jo Almeida-Shore
- Get Your Motor Running
Hot "Housewife" Eva Longoria Parker joins forces with a slew of other celebs and J.R. and Loren Ridinger to chair the first Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Miami. The event benefits the Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) and Holtz Children's Hospital and takes place during the weekend of November 20.
Here's how it works. Each participating team must raise a minimum of $25,000 online to enter a personal car in the rally. Next, each team gets to draft a "Celebrity Navigator" from a star-studded pool, including: Eva Longoria Parker; Adam Rodriguez, Actor, CSI: Miami; Lennox Lewis, former World Heavyweight Champion and many more. Each team's fundraising total determines its draft position. Sounds like fun, huh?
The Rally kicks off with an exclusive cocktail party, The "Qualifiers" Celebrity Draft Party, on November 20th at the Ridingers' North Bay Road manse where each driver will have the opportunity to draft their Celebrity Navigator. To date, confirmed celebs include: Parker, Rodriguez, Amaury Nolasco, Prison Break; Eric Winter, The Ugly Truth; Eva La Rue, CSI: Miami; Roselyn Sanchez, Without a Trace; Sofia Milos, CSI Miami; Jennifer Morrison, House; John Noble, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers; Marina Sirtis, Star Trek The Next Generation, Lennox Lewis, former World Heavyweight Champion; and Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls and Girlicious.
On Saturday November 21st – the date of the actual Scavenger Cup Rally – everything will start off with the "Start Your Engines" brunch at The Eden Roc Renaissance. Participants will receive a Driver's Manual filled with maps, tips and their first clue, as well as all-access passes to the world of sports, food, media, entertainment, travel and fashion in up to seven unique pit stops throughout the Miami area. Later that night, The Winner's Circle "Jeans & Jewels" themed dinner takes place at the Eden Roc, featuring and auction, extravagant dinner and world class entertainment.
For more information contact Lorraine Quartaro 416 703-5371 ext. 236, 416 433-7232 or firstname.lastname@example.com or visit www.rallyforkids.com.
- Fashionable Fun for Project: New Born
On Wednesday, November 18th, Bal Harbour Shops will present a collective runway fashion show featuring Resort 2010 Collections from top designers for the 36th annual luncheon to benefit Project: New Born Neonatal Special Care
Center. In this unprecedented show, eleven luxury brands, including Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dior, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent will join forces for an exclusive one-of-a-kind collective show. This year's luncheon will mark the debut of Lanvin and Fendi's participation in this truly unique fashion fundraiser.
Bal Harbour Shops Fashion Show Luncheon takes place at the Westin Diplomat (3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida), from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tickets range in price from $125- $175 (runway seating). For reservations contact Cookie at (305) 937-0300, or email email@example.com. For fashion show updates, call 305.866.1816 or visit www.balharbourshops.com.


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an aorganized sewing room.. only in my dreams my sister has helped 2 -3 times in the past 2 yrs but it doesnt take me long ...some days just to be able to see the floor would be a blessing ..wishing you good luck..
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an aorganized sewing room.. only in my dreams my sister has helped 2 -3 times in the past 2 yrs but it doesnt take me long ...some days just to be able to see the floor would be a blessing ..wishing you good luck..
I do not know but when you find out how let me know!
Funny how we're all so different. Figure out a set amount of time and put in that much time each day - first thing, to get it out of the way. Playing music definitely helps. I don't mind organizing but I HATE cutting fabrics, and that's what I'm doing right now. Eventually I'll get it all done, but at least I'm only doing it a bit at a time, and then take a break with something FUN.
One way I do a large project is to go in to the room/space face the corner of the room start there And work with my back to the Door Never look behind Me, So I can't See the Mess As I Go working my way Out of the Room Seeing the 'Clean' as It Appears in front of Me! Stop if I get Worn/tired/go back the next day! Don't Know If this makes Any sence But it works for ME. LOL.
I think now is a really great time to get rid of the things you don't remember or are outdated. Put a box at the door and just start tossing. I was really surprised at how much new storage I was able to get by doing this. I also try to cut my scrap pieces into managable measurements, ( 5" square, 3.5" square, 2" square and 2.5" strips, I throw them into boxes labeled by sizes. Our local Bernina store offers classes monthly called scrap therapy. We use up all those tiny pieces and make them into beautiful items. And of course a good friend and a bottle of wine will make the job a little bit more fun!
but when it is folded SO much More will fit in the space :) ask me how I know!!!
Stopped by as I need to do this too. I've read the 15 minute timer before and use it. My youngest son will be moving back home for awhile and so I'm trying to get my sewing in one room instead of spreading out in both extra bedrooms. This posting is a good pep talk to take it on with some energy. Organization is not my strong suit, but have always had what I would call a creative method of organizing. On to adding some efficiency to it.
When I was a kid, I hated hearing my Mother say: "Go clean up that room, and don't come out until it's clean!!" So...I made up a game to get me through the awfulness of it. I would stand in the doorway and say to myself, "What's the most important thing I could do to make this room look better?" Then I would go do it. Back to the door, and the same question! Before long, the room would look 50% better, then 75% better and finally...finally....it would be clean! I still hate housework, so I still play my little game. Works for me! Then I can quilt!!!


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http://wot.motortrend.com/nissan-compares-murano-crosscabriolet-with-z4-corvette-would-you-137845.htmlSomebody over at Nissan obviously has a sense of humor.
Where's Ashton Kutcher. I feel like I'm being punk'd.
_____If you don't look around you'll never knowIf you don't step up you'll never knowIf you don't jump off you'll never knowand you'll never find another lifeBroken Circle-Sam Phillips
The only thing it'll competing with soon is the Aztek for "ugliest/pointless discontinued vehicle creation"
___________________Current:1971 MGB 4-speed2003 Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z 5-speed2014 Subaru Forester XTBritish cars don't leak oil; they mark their territory!
God these things are stupid. PT cruiser, murano, all that crap looks TERRIBLE w/ no roof.
The absolutely closest things to 'direct competitors' the CrossCab has is the A5 Cabrio (AWD 4-seat convertible) or the Jeep Wrangler (SUV convertible). Both of those are better values, better choices and will have far better resale value. I can't think of any vehicle under $50k I'd rather have less than the CrossCabrio.
____________________Because it totally worked when Lincoln did it.
I actually think the car is pretty cool. Just because it is unique. I don't see Nissan selling too many of them, though, especially at that price.Pretty funny that they are comparing it to those cars too
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With Bastille Day coming up, Danielle Wright takes a look at where to find a slice of France Downunder.
Like Independence Day in the US, Bastille Day is a celebration of a new form of government. French Kings and Queens used to lock people who didn't agree with their decisions in the Bastille, a prison in France.
On July 14, 1789, French citizens stormed the Bastille, and so began the French Revolution, allowing people to rule themselves and make their own decisions.
Ever since, on that day, the French have celebrated with fireworks and parades in most villages around the country.
I brushed up on my French to find the best of France right here in Auckland.
French lessons
While French isn't spoken as widely as some other languages, it's still a desirable language to learn. Once it was the political and intellectual lingua franca of Europe. It still holds a place in art and literature and is, of course, the language of love.
Adult classes can be taken at Alliance Francaise - choose from intensive conversation classes, private lessons or regular classes that are two hours, once a week for 10-week terms. Cost for regular classes is $320 per term, plus annual $60 membership charge.
Children's classes are also offered at Alliance Francaise and a July school holiday programme for children from 5-10 years of age is also available. Children will do art, craft, games and songs, all in French. The first week is about the body and the second is about the four seasons. The school holiday programme runs from July 18-29, 9am-3pm.
LCF Clubs offer classes in home environments. For very young children it's ideal, as they learn French by doing - baking a cake, playing French traffic lights on the back lawn and running to different rooms of the house when the teacher shouts things such as "la cuisine". LCF Clubs also has an online learning environment for in between lessons.
If you would prefer a lesson in your own home, More Than French can match you with a teacher. Owner Lauren put us together with a native French teacher who had also been a nanny, so an hour lesson for two children was a great break, allowing me to make the dinner, without the hassle of getting to and from a class.
Parnell's Euroasia Language Academy also offers a selection of adult and children's classes in a classroom environment or online.
Read about the language at the height of its influence in: When the World Spoke French by Marc Fumaroli.
Or go to ilovefrench.co.nz to see why everyone from Andrew Mehrtens to BNZ's chief economist Tony Alexander loves speaking French.
French playgroups
It's never too early to start your children learning another language and even the parents have to speak French, so playgroups are a good chance to keep your own conversational French alive, as well as helping your children to learn.
Les Petits Lascars (the Little Rascals) meets at Blockhouse Bay Playcentre every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm, as well as one Sunday a month. It's $3 per family and is for those who already speak French well. It's just like any other playgroup, but entirely in French.
On the North Shore, Les P'tits Bouts meets at the Takapuna Playcentre every Friday from 3.30pm to 6pm to play, run, dance, sing, create and share ... in French. For more information contact Laurence on 021 997 664.
Richmond Road School also runs a French/English bilingual unit that caters for preschool, primary, intermediate and high school education.
For resources, buy online or set up a search on Trade Me for secondhand French items. There's also books, games, puzzles, activities, posters, readers and magazines in French available from the Resource Room. Hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm. 330 Pt Chevalier Rd, ph (09) 846 0468.
Downloadable French colouring sheets, activities, recipes and games can also be found at petitestetes.com, which has a monthly e-newsletter.
Adult playgroups
French fun is not limited to the kids, there are sporting groups such as the Herne Bay or Kennedy Park petanque clubs or social groups through Auckland Accueil and Alliance Francaise - always with an element of eating and drinking, of course.
Alliance Francaise is the major player in the French community in Auckland. It has the biggest French library in Auckland and runs French lessons, as well a lot of cultural events promoting French culture.
Auckland Accueil is open to all Francophones and Francophiles of Auckland and is part of the International Federation of Home French and French Abroad (FIAF).
They meet for drinks every last Friday of the month, arrange gourmet nights and evening tarot readings, as well as bowling tournaments, tennis, day kayaking and climbing. Cultural activities in the Auckland region are also arranged.
French cinema
Alliance Francaise hosts a French cinema club once a month at the Bridgeway Cinema on a Monday night. The next event is on Monday 11 July and the film is Potiche (Trophy Wife), starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu in French farce ... with feeling. The cost is $14 for members of Alliance Francaise, and this includes a glass of French wine, cheese and bread.
Other cinemas to feature French films are the Rialto, Academy and Lido in Auckland, or borrow French DVDs from the well-stocked Alliance Francaise library.
French books
For a conversational French class with a literary bent, consider the Alliance Francaise book club, which meets once a month to discuss a 10-20 page extract of a French book. Discussions revolve around how the book reflects French society and what life was like in France when the book was written. It's conducted entirely in French and members are also given the chance to ask about grammar and language they don't understand in the text. It's free and new readers are welcome.
French music
Planet FM runs a French radio station each Sunday night called Amuse-Gueule. It covers cultural and sporting events, history, stories and interviews.
New Orchestra Practics is a cultural project between France and New Zealand. The principle of the orchestra is to play music with joysticks. Yes, the kind of joysticks from an old Atari game. Music theory is put to one side; everything is based on gesture.
You can become part of the orchestra on the closing night of the NZ International Film Festival at the Wintergarden under The Civic on 31 July.
Whether you like it or not, there's sure to be an "are they serious?" moment as people wearing black in headlamps create music with their old-school joysticks.
Marbecks in the Queens Arcade stocks a wide-range of French music from 60s pop to modern French artists. Store favourites include Carla Bruni (it's actually pretty good!) and a series called "So Frenchy, So Chic", which is a collection that comes out in time for the French Film Festival each year, featuring the best modern-day French artists of the previous 12 months.
French products
Pylones, editeur d'objets a Paris
277 Ponsonby Rd, ph (09) 360 8175. Open 9.30am-5.30pm weekdays, 10am-5pm Saturday and 11am-4pm Sunday.
If you have to do a chore, you might as well make it fun. That's the idea behind Pylones, in Ponsonby.
Each object has been hand-selected from Pylones and designers throughout the world to put a smile on your face.
Their philosophy is to make ordinary objects fun, like a wind-up salt and pepper shaker, which walks down the table to you, or the prince and princess dustpan and brush.
Akie French Jewellery & Accessories
36 Jervois Rd, Ponsonby, ph (09) 360 5477. Open 10am-6pm weekdays, 10am-4.30pm Saturday.
Tiny Eiffel Towers, romantic red roses and red velvet cushions welcome you to Genevieve Acquier's French jewellery and accessory store, Akie. She offers affordable, edgy, original creations with a sense of fun. The pieces are striking and one-off.
"In France, we like the finer things in life and don't compromise on quality," says Genevieve, whose pieces range from $30-$700, so there's something for everyone interested in quirky, colourful jewellery and accessories.
Mesamis Childrenswear
545 Mt Eden Rd, ph (09) 631 0012. Open 9.30am-5pm weekdays, 9.30am-3pm Saturday.
Only the French can mix stripes with florals in the brightest colours and still look good.
The childrenswear at Mt Eden's Mesamis, meaning "my friends", is fun, colourful and often reversible, so, although pricey, you can get two for the price of one if you're clever.
The range features brands such as Catimini, IKKS, Absorba, Confetti and Kenzo, for newborns to 16-year-olds. There's also a selection of pre-loved French childrenswear so you can shop for winter and summer clothing all year round.
Vive La Revolution!
Bastille Day Celebrations Around Auckland
Friday, July 15, from 7pm-midnight
Freemans Bay Community Hall: Celebrations will start with a show featuring typical French dances performed by La Bouree, Tahitian dance and more, followed by a ball. Food stalls will be open all night long, offering sweet and savoury cakes, crepes and cheese. The event is being organised by local French associations the Alliance Francaise, Auckland Accueil, Les Petits Lascars and Amuse-Gueule. Prices: early bird $14, door sales $20, free for children under 12. Tickets available from Alliance Francaise.
Saturday, July 16, 8am-noon
Pine Harbour Marina: Bastille Celebration at the Fresh Market. As well as the usual gourmet fare, this is an extra special market day with Pierre the Rooster, as well as free face painting for the kids - Chanel, Lacoste and LV logos for the littlest French fashionistas.
What does it mean to be French in New Zealand?
Lauren Walster from More Than French suggests: "Being French means being part of a long and rich history of conquests, battles, victories, defeats, revolutions... I love our need for complaining all the time, never wanting to settle for anything less than the best and the way we always say what we mean."
She once heard a Kiwi rugby fan talking about the All Blacks: "If we have to lose, we'd rather it was against France than any other country."
Genevieve Acquier, owner of Ponsonby's Akie Jewellery & Accessories store says:
"To be French is to be happy and enjoy the fun things in life.
"We live by the idea that we're here for a short time so we might as well enjoy it."