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" Brand: Prem-I_Aire "
Prem-I-Air EF888 Portable Mini Dehumidifier
We have a cellar in our house which although it is only a few steps below ground level, does get pretty damp. We have our chest freezer and a fridge/freezer down there as there isn't room in the kitchen for them. These two appliances of course create some dampness as well. It is specially noticeable in winter and it has been quite obvious this summer too with all this rain that we have been enjoying.
It became very obvious that we had to do something about this when moss began to grew inside on the window edges and the wall began going black on the wall at the front of the house. I did some investigation and found this little dehumidifier on Amazon or ebay, it is a while back now. I notice that on a site specialising in dehumidifiers that it sells for £49, I am sure I paid about £30 for ours.
This is quite a small unit and it stands about a foot and a half tall and is about eight inches deep and
so it doesn't take up a lot of room which is useful as the cellar isn't huge. It is a cream colour so if you wanted to use it in rooms where it would be more on show then it wouldn't stand out as being too ugly. In fact it is a neat little unit with the water catching drawer neatly tucked in the bottom half of the unit.
It isn't a noisy unit when going though this doesn't really affect us as it is in the cellar but if you had it in a room that you were using more this would be more important. We have ours on a timer so that it comes on during our off-peak electricity time at night. If it becomes very damp then we put an extra few hours on the timer otherwise we find that a couple of hours each night keeps the dampness at bay.
There are few things that you do need to be aware of when setting it up to go. Firstly both the air inlet and outlet need to be free from obstruction so the unit can't be pushed back against a wall or furniture.
Don't put the unit to work near any flammable stuff like petrol or paint so it isn't really suitable for a garage or shed for example.
Avoid putting this near any open fires or hot surfaces as the unit is only made of plastic. Don't position it where it could fall into a bath or any other container of water as it is an electric appliance and will short out or cause a shock.
Don't operate the unit outside!! Yes it does say that. With the cord be aware of the fact it could be a trip hazard and also don't pit the cord under a carpet or rug either.
Don't clean the unit with any cleaning detergents, sprays or chemicals as they will damage the unit. I wipe mine with a damp cloth when needed.
Pretty obvious really but if any cord or electric bit of the unit is damaged then don't use it and don't use it if the unit has been dropped either in case it is damaged.
I believe we had a one year warranty with the unit when we bought it which we never had to use and we have now had this for well over five years and it is still going strong. Hopefully that isn't the kiss of death for it!
The unit can collect up to 60ml of water per day at 30°C and I find I need to empty ours about once a week unless it is very damp like when we have been away for a month in winter then it fills up every couple of days for a while.
The little tank holds up to 2 litres of dampness and if it fills and you don't empty it then the unit automatically switches off for safety; having said that we NEVER leave it on while we are away just in case something happens.
The unit does use a compressor instead it uses " thermo-electric Peltier module" which is apparently why it is so quiet while running. It officially creates a noise level of less than 40 decibels for those who want precise noise levels.
As it is a pretty small unit the manufacturers suggest it is suitable for use in wardrobes, cupboards, larders, nurseries or other small spaces and as I said we have ours in our small cellar which is about ten foot by eight foot so not huge.
For those more knowledgeable about power usage i will add these specs which mean little to me though so if you are like me feel free to skip these:
Power (W)72 ; Supply voltage (V~) 230 ; Frequency (Hz) 50
The unit weighs a tiny 2.7 kg so it is very easy to lift and move from room to room if you need to. If we have a very dry summer we do take it out and store it in the garage out of the way but this year we have not done this because it has been so wet.
We have been very happy with the way this has helped remove excess damp from the cellar and we have certainly had to deal less often with water dripping down the sides of the freezer and fridge/freezer. We no longer have moss growing inside the little window and I only have to bleach the walls about four times a year now instead of almost monthly before.
It has never let us down and I have never been disturbed by the motor running as it is pretty quiet even when you are down in the cellar with it running. It is so easy to empty the little tank as you just pull it out from the front remove the little black plug/stopper and tip out the water before pushing it back into the unit.
I have also brought it into a bedroom and had it running with clothes on a dryer when we have struggled to get things dry and it has stopped the windows fogging up and sped up the drying process a bit.
I am not sure how efficient it would be in a very large room but for the purpose we use this unit for I highly recommend it.
Thanks for reading. This review may be posted on other sites under my same user name.
Short name: Prem-I-Air EF888


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A San Mateo man who drove up to a woman in Palo Alto and groped her from his car on Wednesday, June 5, was arrested Monday for sexual battery, according to police.
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 1:08 PM
Town Square
Police arrest suspect in downtown groping
Original post made on Jun 11, 2013
Like this commentPosted by Wondering?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Jun 11, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Got to wonder what this guy was thinking about when he stopped his car?
Like this commentPosted by Antoine Dodson
a resident of another community
on Jun 11, 2013 at 4:29 pm
Hide yo kids, hide yo wife!
Like this commentPosted by Resident
a resident of Green Acres
on Jun 11, 2013 at 9:46 pm
Brave determined woman. Way to go! Get the police to tell you the loser's address and get a bunch of friends to go there and kiss his ass.
Glad you are safe!!! Thank you for reporting this incident.

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Budget Top Location Flat close to the city center (LM 62-26)
Maximální počet hostů2
Počet místností1
Velikost30 m²
Floor No.3(with elevator)
- Kuchyně
- Televize
- Výtah v budově
- Zvířata povolena
- Internet/WiFi
- Ručníky
Accommodation summary
|Lorenz-Mandl-Gasse, 1160 Vienna, Rakousko
|Typ nemovitosti
|Ident. objektu
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A week ago
Entrance area/kitchen with gas cooker/electric baking oven, sink, washbasin and shower
Living room/bedroom with double bed, wardrobe, dining area, coffee table with 2 armchairs, TV (only the Austrian TV-channels ORF1 and ORF2), telephone
The newly renovated toilet on the hallway is exclusively used by the guests staying in this apartment.
Domovní řád
Internet access activation: € 1,- per day. Bookable for the whole duration of stay only
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|295 €
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|968 €
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It was close to the metro station. From ther you can go every where in Vienna.
The tickets for the metro we bought at the cigarette shop downstairs.
We arrived with the boat from Budapest and made a choise for this appertment because you can easily walk from the ferry to this appartment.we made this choise.
The website of the ferry company is http://www.mahartpassnave.hu
Great position: metro, supermarkets, discounts, fast foods, restaurants, the danube etc; everything you need nearby.
Allocators very kind and helpful!
Good apartment, confortable with everything you need.
Great experience, beautiful Wien, I would definitely recommend this apartment.
The apartment Hernalser Guertel 47 in Vienna is very beautiful. The entrance could be some effort, the number of outlets is small. With 4 people we tarried extremely comfortable. That the 38 'was did not detract from our stay at the apartment. The contacts iz the key circuit were warmly. Highly recommended!. Moreover, with a U-Bahnhof at the door and many nice local shops
Birgit and Walter were very friendly and helpful. I appreciate their flexibility about checking in and out. The apartment was clean and comfortable. My sons loved the cheerful atmosphere of the yellow room and were happy to arrive "home" after the day full of exciting programs. :-)
The kitchen is well equipped for cooking dinner in the evenings and the foodstore was really near too.
Vienna public transport is excellent and it was really convenient that the apartment is only a couple of minutes away from the underground station and tram stops.
During the weekend we parked our car in the street, the other days we used a public parking house at the underground station (3EUR/day).
This was the first trip abroad with my sons and we loved every moment of it! Thanks a lot!
We had a lovely stay in Vienna. This apartment was a great choice for access to public transport. It was also very quiet even though it overlooks a busy road. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
We rented two apartments from Walter in this building. The apartments were comfortable and clean, and the location is very good. There is an U-Bahn station right downstairs which will get you to the center of Vienna in 20 minutes. Very easy to get around. The Prater is a 10 minute walk. There are a few restaurants close by - nothing special - but good for a quick meal.
I would stay here again if coming back to Vienna. What a beautiful city! Give yourself at least 1/2 a day at the Schonbrunn Palace. Even if you don't like classical music, take a tour of the Musikverein. Take the tram around the Ringstrasse.
We were very happy to stay in this apartment. Very close to Prater Park and traveling with children this could't be better.
The surroundings are really fine. Lots of green and close to stores and restaurants.
Very nice and clean apartment. We had a great stay in Vienna.
We had a great time.
The apartment is very well placed to visit this beautiful city.
It only lacks a microwave oven.
Perfect home, impeccable instructions.
Walter and Birgit are very friendly and very dedicated.
Hello to everybody! This is one more experience with our host Walter and his appartment. We are fully enjoyed with our staying in this appt from 03.05.2013 till 11.05.2013. Everything is organized perfectly, the appt is clean, supermarket is near by, no problems with city traffic. We hope to return to Vienna and our Walter someday
A clean, comfortable, peaceful and well laid-out flat (and a tv with a lot of chains from all around the world). We enjoyed to stay there.
The building is well placed next to the underground station "Vorgatenstrasse", which leads quickly to the city center.
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The talent in jump racing is certainly concentrated in fewer hands these days but Caroline Keevil proved that smaller stables can still win the big prizes when her Bally Legend provided a 28-1 shock in the Betbright Chase here on Saturday. Victory in this handicap, better known by its past name, the Racing Post Chase, doubled Keevil's win prize money for the season, which started in May.
While acknowledging this was "by far the best and the biggest triumph we've had as a yard", Keevil found time to be mildly piqued that Bally Legend "was so far out in the betting", given that he generally runs well here. "He just loves it at Kempton. He's spring heeled and he jumps the fences so well.
"He's always been a legend. It's quite hard as a small trainer, you have a few highs and a lot of lows and, whenever I've been at my lowest ebb, Bally Legend seems to come along and pull something out of the bag. I think we can retire for the rest of the season now."
The 55-year-old Keevil's base is at Motcombe, north of Shaftesbury in Dorset, an area still reeling from recent appalling weather conditions. She has occasionally had to use the facilities of other trainers in order to keep her 20 horses fit.
"It's desperate. Everywhere around us, the fields are literally lakes. The gallops have had quite a lot of damage in the last few weeks, so it's been a real trial, this winter. Days like this mean we can shrug it off."
This was a 22nd win of the season for Bally Legend's jockey, Ian Popham, whose most notable success to date was over this same course and distance, when Annacotty won a Grade One on Boxing Day. He praised Keevil for staying loyal to him after long periods when he was sidelined by breaking his pelvis and then rebreaking it.
Paul Nicholls trained the runner-up in this race for the second year running and looked unlucky this time. His Bury Parade was making what seemed likely to be a race-winning move up the inside rail on the approach to the final fence when he was cut off by Tour Des Champs, who had been nudged aside by the eventual winner.
But things went more smoothly for Nicholls in a race that probably mattered more to him, when his Irving was an authoritative winner of the Dovecote. The horse was cut to 4-1 from 7-1 for the Supreme Novice Hurdle, the opening race at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Nicholls said he was "thrilled" with the horse and predicted Irving would cope better than the average novice with the hyped-up Festival atmosphere. "He's very laid back in everything he does, there'll be no problem with him at all."
Two other races on this card are often informative Festival trials but, as it turns out, neither winner is likely to show up at Cheltenham this year. Alan King left very little doubt that the plan is to go straight to Aintree's Grand National meeting with his Balder Succes, who looked a very capable novice chaser in landing the Pendil.
There was a bit more equivocation from Harry Fry after his Activial won the Adonis, making him one of the four most likely winners of Cheltenham's Triumph Hurdle, according to the revised betting. His jockey, Noel Fehily, told Fry he was unsure if Activial was the right horse for that race and the trainer seemed disposed to accept that view. The horse is expected to have a big future over fences.
At Fairyhouse, On His Own may have run his way out of the Grand National by landing the Bobbyjo Chase, leaving Willie Mullins, his trainer, thinking instead of a tilt at Punchestown's Gold Cup. "Coming off a hard race in the Thyestes, I thought that was a magnificent performance," Mullins said.
"After that, we might have to rethink about Aintree. I was quite keen after the Thyestes but now we might look at the Bibby Gold Cup at Punchestown.
"We'll have a chat with Mr Wylie. I think he's after taking a jump in grade after that. I was thinking that in the stands and, funnily enough, that was the first thing Ruby [Walsh, jockey] said to me when he came back in. He's just going out of handicaps and could win a really good race."


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Student Spotlight: Omar Escamilla
Omar Escamilla
Major: Communications
As a senior in high school, Omar Escamilla's only desire was to move out and go to college.
While he was looking forward to the experience at a four-year school, he felt pressured to pick a major so he wouldn't enter as "undecided" and waste both time and money. He also was worried about the cost of tuition and board, even with scholarships.
But when he attended a college fair at College of DuPage, Escamilla was surprised by how big and modern the campus was.
"I honestly had a negative perception of the College. After getting accepted to Loyola and starting the process of signing for loans and picking out a room and board package, the option of going to COD was always in the back of my mind," he said. "During that time of feeling anxious about the whole college process, I decided to revisit COD and talk to current students about their experience. I was surprised to hear about everything COD had to offer and the quality of the education. I then realized that COD was the right place to begin my college experience."
From the start, Escamilla began taking advantage of opportunities beyond the classroom. In fact, before starting at COD, he learned about the College's Living Leadership Program and attended a Leadership Retreat at George Williams College the summer before his first semester. This allowed him to meet a variety of student leaders and faculty while giving him assurance that he selected the right school.
During his time at COD, Escamilla was involved with the Student Leadership Council, Campus Crusade for Christ, Latino Ethic Awareness Association and the Philosophy Club. He also was the Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa and served as the Student Trustee on the school's Board of Trustees.
"Being a part of clubs on campus gave me the opportunity to meet many extraordinary people who kept me grounded and motivated me to succeed," he said. "I built friendships that helped me grow in a positive direction."
In 2015, Escamilla received the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the largest private scholarship for two-year and community college transfer students. He was one of approximately 85 students nationwide to receive the scholarship, which consists of $40,000 annually to cover educational expenses during the final two or three years when the recipient completes a bachelor's degree.
"This scholarship is giving me the opportunity to pursue my education fully without the financial burden," Escamilla said. "It will also allow me to spend more time giving back to the community."
Escamilla also was named a Fulbright Summer Institute participant and attended the Scotland Summer Institute, a five-week cultural and academic program at the University of Dundee in Dundee and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
After earning his Associate in Arts degree and graduating with high honors, Escamilla transferred to DePaul University to study organizational communication. He also wants to volunteer at local schools.
"Because my passion is education, I want to work with the Chicago public schools and become a mentor for high school students from low-income families where education may not be stressed," he said. "I want to be an inspiration for these students. In high school, even though I was an honors student, I just got by. I thought the teachers perceived that I was in these classes because I was lucky, and I began to think that I could only just get by. Also, being a minority, some people believed that I didn't care about school, that my parents were forcing me to be there.
"Too often we allow labels to be put on us, and I hope my story will help other students realize that they have the power to redefine themselves. It can be very liberating to know that no matter where you come from, you can have a positive impact on someone's life."
During the summer of 2016, Escamilla worked as a communications and advocacy intern with the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships.
After earning his bachelor's degree in Organizational Communication and a double minor on Education Studies and Intercultural Communication, Escamilla plans to enroll in a graduate program and is looking at a master's in Education Policy Studies at George Washington University. His goal is to work at a college or university in student affairs, where he can create a welcoming environment, work with students and help engage them with the campus community.
Although he selected College of DuPage at the last minute, Escamilla knows he made the right decision.
"There are no words to express how grateful I am to College of DuPage and to everyone who works here," he said. "Some people think of a community college as just an extension of high school, that it doesn't produce a high quality education and that it's only for people who are lost. I'm here to say none of this is true, and I decided I wasn't going to be labeled. When it comes to education, it ultimately is what you do with it that counts.
"I have so much gratitude and appreciation for the people who have helped me in my community college experience. The professors, administrators, advisors and staff – I believe they all have the common goal of getting students to succeed and be the best they can be. They allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, and I learned strengths that I didn't know I had before."
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn IL, 60137
(630) 942-2800 (Main)
(630) 942-3000 (Student Services)
2017 College of DuPage


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What do you do when you're a lender with a foreclosed property and you want the ex-homeowner out quickly and neatly? Pay them to leave sooner.
It's called "cash for keys." It's become a common practice in other parts of the country, and there's some evidence we're seeing more of it in the Twin Cities.
I'll say upfront I don't have a lot of detail but I'm interested in learning more. Jim Dooley, an Apple Valley real estate broker who's part of MPR's Public Insight Network, mentioned to us recently it's a growing trend here.
We asked around to find people with cash for keys experience in this market and were introduced to Twin Cities Realtor Pat Paulson. He says he's been involved with about 20 cash for keys situations over the past year and a half.
Cash for keys has been around for years, he says, and it's increased with the jump in foreclosures. "I would expect that it is growing in popularity since it is a good practice to safeguard and get access to the properties quicker." Paulson says he typically gets involved after the lender's taken title to the property.
Many REO (real estate owned) sellers assign properties to an agent right after sheriff sale, a few months before the end of the redemption period, when the owner still has rights to the property (MinnEcon note: redemption period is typically 6 months after the sheriff sale.)
With most of mine, the owner or tenant, if the property is occupied, knows that they will have to move soon. However, some tenants seem unaware.
(Following the redemption period), after I verify the occupancy, the seller decides on a strategy to have the property vacated. The first step is always to start the eviction process with a local attorney. They used to give the occupant 60 days to move, but have recently changed that to 90 days. After this, they often, but not always, instruct me to offer CFK (cash for keys).
The typical offering is $2,000 if the occupant moves out in 30 days. Specifically, they must have all their personal property out except in-use working appliances, and the property broom-swept clean.
Upon inspection, I give them a check for the keys then immediately have the locks changed.
Paulson says this works out well for many occupants, although, "it is always a challenge for them because they must find a new home before they receive the money. I have had new landlords call me to confirm that a prospective tenant will be receiving this money."
Another cash for keys perspective comes from Twin Cities foreclosure specialist Steele V. Propp.
Normally, he says, the cash deal is offered around the end of the redemption period. The lender or management company doesn't have title to the property until the redemption period ends "and in most instances they would rather see the property occupied than vacated."
Currently I have a couple of properties in redemption that are occupied and I have been told to not bother the occupants. I am simply to check on the houses on a weekly basis to make sure they are not vacated and the house is not unsecure (or worse yet, the heat is off now that it is winter).
If a property can be shown to be "abandoned" the redemption period can be reduced from the 6 months to 5 weeks. That process does take some time as it is a legal one. Notices are posted on the property with a hearing date and the owner/occupant is asked to attend if someone is still actually living there. If no one shows at the hearing the judge will usually start the shortened 5 week redemption.
As to cash for keys amounts, the companies I work with typically offer a sliding scale. The faster vacated, the more they offer. $1,500 to $2,000 is fairly average if vacated in two weeks. (Although I had a duplex this summer that each of the three tenants were given $750.)
We have an agreement signed with a specific date and that the property be left in "broom clean" condition. I inspect the property and if terms and conditions are met, hand them a check.
I have a few more feelers out on this and I'll write another post if I get something new.
If you have experience in Minnesota with cash for keys — lender, home owner, real estate agent — please post below or contact me directly and let me know your experience. Is this a good, civil way to avoid a messy eviction battle and keep a house from being trashed? Or is it a deal that foreclosed owners take too quickly?
All thoughts welcome.
Bonus info:
Here's a quick read from the Minnesota Attorney General's Office for people facing foreclosure.
A 2009 law allows homeowners to postpone the sheriff's sale for five months.
Got a perspective to share on Minnesota housing markets? Post below or contact me directly.
Click on the map icons below to see what others in our Network have said about the housing market the past year. Then add your story.


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Stocks Fall on Interest-Rate Worries
Stocks finished lower Friday, as a stronger-than-expected employment report raised concerns the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates anytime soon. Investors were also digesting a profit warning from Motorola (MOT) and a modest rebound in oil prices after their recent plunge.
On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 99.66 points, or 0.8%, to 12,381.03. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 10.55 points, or 0.74%, to 1,407.79. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite tumbled 24.98 points, or 1.02%, to 2,428.45.
A solid employment report was in focus. U.S. nonfarm payrolls climbed 167,000 in December, from an upwardly revised 154,000 in November. October's gain was revised higher, as well.
The payrolls figures were much stronger than expected, analysts say. "The report will both provide a sharp body-blow to the hard landing camp, while boosting Fed inflation fears via the steep upward climb in wages," says Action Economics.
The report also revealed a 0.5% jump in average hourly earnings, the largest monthly increase since April. "To Fed members concerned about a tight labor market, this aspect of the report will be seen as critical," says Bank of America senior economist Peter Kretzmer in a note to clients. "While economic growth may still soften in early 2007, today's report showed none of the labor market softening that would likely be necessary to induce modest Fed easing. "
Meanwhile, Boston Fed President Cathy Minehan warned, "Risks abound, both to growth and inflation." Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at a conference in Chicago, but avoided comments on rate policy or the economy.
Looking ahead, next week's economic calendar holds reports on retail sales, business inventories, import prices, and international trade. Earnings season kicks off in earnest Jan. 9 with quarterly results from Alcoa (AA).
Oil prices settled higher Friday after two straight days of losses amid unseasonably warm weather and a bearish inventory report. In the energy markets, February West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures rose 72 cents to $56.31 a barrel, down nearly 8% for the week. Earlier in the session, crude touched $54.90, its lowest price since June, 2005.
Among stocks in the news, Motorola was sharply lower after the cell-phone maker lowered estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings and sales. Deutsche Bank cut its rating on the stock from buy to hold.
Analyst downgrades weighed on other tech stocks, as well. Intel (INTC) was slightly lower after Credit Suisse reduced its recommendation on the stock from neutral to underperform.
Shares of Dell (DELL) slipped after J.P. Morgan dropped its rating on the computer maker from neutral to underweight.
On the upside, Exxon Mobil (XOM) was higher amid rebounding oil prices. Shares fell earlier after Lehman Brothers downgraded the stock from overweight to equal weight.
In retail, electronics seller Best Buy (BBY) was modestly higher and rival Circuit City (CC) was lower after both companies reported solid December sales.
European markets finished lower. The FTSE-100 index in London fell 66.9 points, or 1.06%, to 6,220.1. Germany's DAX index dropped 81.31 points, or 1.22%, to 6,593.09. In Paris, the CAC 40 index was down 57.21 points, or 1.03%, to 5,517.35.
Asian markets ended mixed amid falling commodity prices. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index slid 262.08 points, or 1.51%, to 17,091.59. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index gained 185.7 points, or 0.93%, to 20,211.28. Korea's Kospi index lost 11.53 points, or 0.83%, to 1,385.76.
Treasury Market
Treasury yields pressed higher following the firm payrolls print. The 10-year note fell in price to 99-26/32 for a yield of 4.65%, while the 30-year bond dropped to 96-07/32 for a yield of 4.74%. Bonds recovered from their worst levels of the day, possibly reflecting position-suqaring ahead of the weekend, says S&P.


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I need to know the 'drive cycle' for my car before i can pass emissions.
Ive been driving the thing for 2 and a half weeks and figured id get the drive cycle through just by dumb luck. I called the stealership they said 'let it sit for 5 mins'.
Does anyone know ?
i hear its in the bentley.... but i dont have one.


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Japan - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses
|英文 70 Pages
|日本の通信、モバイル、ブロードバンド、デジタルメディア市場:統計と分析 Japan - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses
|出版日: 2016年04月11日
|ページ情報: 英文 70 Pages
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This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Japan's telecommunications market. The report analyses the Telecoms Infrastructure, mobile, fixed broadband, Digital Media and Digital Economy sectors. Subjects include:
Researcher:- Phil Harpur
Japan's telecommunications sector is one of the most developed markets in the world. Japan's telecoms market is characterised by customers possessing a willingness to adopt new technologies combined with an increasingly sophisticated interest in the wider application of telephone lines.
Moving towards 2017 Japan's market is served by three multi-service operators offering fixed-line telephony, fixed broadband Internet access, mobile voice telephony, mobile broadband Internet access and pay TV services.
Japan's fixed line market is dominated by incumbent operator NTT. However with a saturated fixed-line telephone subscriber market (on a per household basis), mobile has emerged as the major force in Japan's telecoms market. The emphasis on mobile has allowed new market entrants to enter and grow in the market despite NTT's dominance of the fixed market.
Moving into 2016 there were approximately 160 million mobile subscribers in Japan with the majority expected to be accessing services through LTE networks. Japan's mobile market place remains an aggressive arena given the mature nature of the market. With few new subscriber acquisition opportunities operators are focused on acquiring subscribers from each other as well as satisfying and retaining existing ones.
Data makes up the majority of ARPU although voice remains an important application. Overall ARPU is declining due to competition as well as Over-The-Top (OTT) product substitution for messaging and voice.
Operators are also increasing focus on higher value mobile content and applications to diversify revenue sources away from commoditised access services and also to improve customer retention. A number of operators have been involved in the initial stages of 5G network trials. Mobile content and applications is receiving increased focus as revenue growth from mobile data ARPU is expected to fall due to the mature.
Moving towards 2017 Japan possesses one of the most advanced and largest broadband markets in the world. Much of the success of broadband in Japan is owed to the stunning growth surge that occurred on the back of DSL broadband technology. Since then Japan has focused investment on FttH and on cable to a lesser extent. The faster speeds afforded by these technology platforms has seen both increase in popularity at the expense of DSL, with FttH representing almost two thirds of total fixed broadband subscriptions. Japan has also been an early adopter of triple-play models which provide TV, broadband internet and voice telephony as packaged services from a single provider.
Recognising the potential of applying ICT to improve both social and economic development, Japan has taken steps to develop a digital economy. Businesses, governments and private citizens have been instrumental in creating the online content and services that make up the digital economy.
Japan possesses a vibrant multichannel pay TV industry with services readily accessible across Japan via cable TV (CATV), satellite, IPTV and Over-the-top (OTT) Video-on-Demand (VoD). Total pay TV subscriptions are steadily growing with penetration household penetration levels lower than that of the UK or USA, indicating room for potential growth.
What is interesting to note is that although Japan has the necessary physical infrastructure to support OTT VoD, pure OTT players have not found much success as Japanese broadcasters, as the largest Japanese content producers, have traditionally been reluctant to release content to the OTT players believing it will cannibalize advertising revenue.
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Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
>> Friday, September 13, 2013
Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Series: #7 in the Little House series
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication Date: originally 1941, this edition 1969
Pages: 307
Source: library
The Short Version:
After The Long Winter of the previous book the Ingalls family settles in to the routine of life on their homestead as the nearby town grows.
Why I Read It:
I started my re-read of this series due to a Read-along but I'm finishing it up on my own because I can't leave my re-read unfinished.
The Book:
After surviving the Long Winter, the town of DeSmet is growing at a rapid pace. Mary leaves for the school for the blind in Iowa. Laura takes a job in town. Almanzo's sister is the new schoolteacher but that doesn't work out well at all. The evil Nellie Oleson reappears in Laura's life but her circumstances have changed a bit since she was last seen.
Social events are starting to become more common in DeSmet. Some of them are fun and some are simply awkward. Nevertheless they provide a way for Almanzo Wilder to act on his interest in Laura by escorting her home.
Both the town and Laura are growing up, not without a few bumps along the way.
My Thoughts:
I am not going to worry about spoilers with this series.
As I've done with previous books in the series I'm just going to post a few random thoughts that ran through my head as I read this.
No Haysticks – Yay. However, after the drama of The Long Winter this one seems rather sedate.
Nellie Oleson and Eliza Jane Wilder as Mean Girls. Laura let her temper get away with her and showed her own mean girl side at times.
Laura's feeling obligated to take the sewing job she hated and continue to work toward teaching which she does not want to do at all is really rather sad. Granted it was the norm for women in that era to do what was expected but I can't help thinking how different things might have turned out for the whole family if Mary hadn't lost her sight.
Oh the Blackface Minstrel show section of the literary meeting definitely is a teachable moment for today's kids.
Again I find myself reading these with a mixture of nostalgia for how much I enjoyed them as a kid and realizing how much has changed not only since the time period portrayed in the book but also since the late 1960's when I first read them.
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On Saturday, March 16, 2013, Let's Move! Atlanta, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (The Center for Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully) and the Aetna Foundation present their annual Children's Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Expo, to help fight the obesity epidemic by encouraging healthy choices.
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Hawks add yoga into the mix
By Helena Oliviero – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Hawks player Zaza Pachulia follows yoga instructor Michelle Young in the Warrior II Pose as she leads a class with his teammate Ivan Johnson and kids from C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (the Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully) at the Athleta store in Atlantic Station in Atlanta on …
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5 Tips from a PALA+ Champion
Hi guys! Lisa here again. I've been getting lots of emails about the PALA+ Challenge, and I love reading each and every one – keep them coming. Most of the emails are asking for tips and advice on how to successfully complete the challenge, so here's my top 5 tips for PALA+ success!
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When our PR director here at LOFT asked me for my "headshot" I had to dig to find something more appropriate than my latest Facebook bio snap. Considering the last time I had a proper portrait taken of me probably involved some sort of laser background with curly hair and straight bangs, it felt like it was time. So I conceded and had a corporate headshot taken this week, and as you get to know me more you will learn three things…
The point of my story is that every woman, I think, wants to feel that they have that capacity. That mystery. What we really want is to be it all…fun loving, carefree but subtly sexy, but with a bit of attitude. I'm sitting in our creative room right now surrounded by our spring samples just taking it all in thinking about how to put the looks together in a way that will be emotional without being too serious. I've put up my signature hand drawn skull and crossbones sign on the door (I'm waiting for someone to tell me I should have asked "facilities management" to contract out the sign to be printed on approved paper…but the design team knows that my grassroots Sharpie drawing on college-ruled paper knows I mean business...as in, uh-oh "Alia's in crazy creative mode"-- a.k.a. who knows what ideas will emerge from that room).
Part of my job is to conceptualize what our customer loves so we can make sure we are always designing with her in mind, but giving her a new spin on something she may already own. I want to bring in an element of that spirit and optimism but also appeal to that side of her that feels she is sexy--even if it's only a notion. So I thought, what better than to get your opinions as I work through it? Between you and me, here's a sneak peek at LOFT for spring (you're the first to see it!). I would love to hear what you are reacting to…
A sketch from our spring collection. I'm having a secret love affair with A-line full skirts for spring. I loved the whole Michael Kors 50's style housewife fit-n-flare dresses and full skirts. A-line is the perfect shape to flatter every body type. The trick is to look for fuller skirts that start at the hip bone and have some sort of band at the waist (I'm not talking "control top"…yikes! But just a banded skirt so the fullness doesn't add extra material at your waist).
A new season means a style shake-up. Mix up your weekend wardrobe by keeping the casual comfy elements like your favorite T-shirt, but add a soft skirt and finish with the perfect brown suede boot.
SO EXCITED for the affordable boyfriend jean this spring. LOVE the Current/Elliot ones but after my boot splurge I need to regulate my finances…so really proud of our version which will be under $100!!
This spring you will see the paper-bag waist as a big trend. An easy way to work it without being fussy? Look for a trouser that has a self-belt tie waist. It's captures the trend in a subtler way.
If you don't wear a lot of print try a bright color instead…spring's technicolor brights can be hard to wear, but a kelly green feels fresh and unintimidating. I also love just a hint of pattern on the inside lining. Small details make a piece feel special.
Re-organize your closet so your work wardrobe is mixed in with more casual pieces. A girly flutter-sleeve top is still office appropriate when mixed with a dressier trouser and vest--and a great way to add a sweet twist to the menswear look you've been wanting to try!
What do you guys think of spring at LOFT? Which looks do you like best? Which one do you want to see on model Caroline Winberg for our upcoming photo shoot? Weigh in now and you may see your decisions show up at LOFT come spring!
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- New Moon Girls
- love without a glove
- (old but worth reading) the seam of skin and scales
- With Friends Like These (on Palin)
- Even a Notable Black Woman Can't Get Media Attention (on Cynthia McKinney)
- Sunday Shame: Partying and my Long Lost Youth
- The invisible sinners
- Africa is wild, and you can be too
- A point about cis
- Thoughts on disability and respectful language
- I'm Racist
- The Online Class Divide
- Book Covers: fragmented women?
- Facebook Quizzes That Are Offensive To Women
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The collection, for adults and children, includes bold and bright women's and girls' one-pieces, men's and boys' shorts and longer, form-fitting jammers, and co-ordinating caps. Names such as Trafalgar, Mayfair and Carnaby continue the London theme.
With a variety of colours, such as turquoise, pink, royal blue and black, and a broad range of sizes for both adults and children, there's plenty to choose from. We have not yet had a chance to test the gear, but when we do, you'll be the first to know. Well, among the first.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 | By Biz Stone (@biz) [17:44 UTC]
Here's quick look at today's fresh trends as of about 11am PST.
- Clay Aiken started trending yesterday and he's topping the charts today—his official coming out has people Twittering in ironic shock.
- Matt Millen is stepping down from his role as vice president of the Detroit Lions causing many virtual high-fives in the form of tweets.
- PETA is getting attention as folks react strongly to the suggestion that Ben and Jerry's make ice cream from human breast milk.
- #picnic08 was topping the trends earlier but has fallen off as attendees of this conference in Amsterdam settle in for the evening.
On the political front, Obama, Sarah Palin, Biden, and McCain are trending as expected. Apple, iPhone, T-Mobile G1, and AT&T are still trending as yesterday's technology news continues to drive discussion.
- John McCain jumped to the number one trend after news that he's canceling the first presidential debate.


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Actor Walker died from multiple injuries in crash, 'Fast 7' filming halted
By Eric Kelsey and Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker died from multiple injuries in a weekend car crash, the Los Angeles County coroner said on Wednesday, as Universal Pictures suspended production of the seventh installment in its lucrative car racing film franchise.
Walker, 40, was a passenger in a fiery one-car crash on Saturday in Santa Clarita, California, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles, that also killed 38-year-old driver Roger Rodas.
The coroner said Walker's death resulted from "traumatic and thermal injuries." While the coroner did not elaborate, thermal injuries are heat-related and are commonly burns.
Universal, owned by Comcast Corp, said filming of the big-budget action movie has been put on hold for an unspecified amount of time as it decides how to continue production without Walker.
"At this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on 'Fast & Furious 7' for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise," Universal Pictures said in a statement.
The film, which began production in September, is currently scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2014.
Rodas, the owner of a local auto dealership and racing services company Always Evolving and who was behind the wheel of the Porsche Carrera GT at the time of the crash, died of multiple traumatic injuries, the coroner said.
The coroner ruled that both deaths were accidents and said that the injuries occurred when the car struck a fixed object. Continued...


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Friday may not come quickly enough for global markets eager for hints from the Federal Reserve about the near-term path for US monetary policy.
All eyes will be trained on Fed chairman
Investors expect Bernanke's speech will signal the central bank's views on the prospects for additional accommodative policy, and some are hoping that his appearance will mimic that in 2010, when he telegraphed a second round of quantitative easing and ignited a strong market rally.
That's no "slam-dunk" certainty from a central bank that has clearly signalled any action will be dictated by the drip-feed of economic data.
Investors expecting the "Bernanke Put" to be exercised in the short term were given a boost twice last week, helping extend a three-month rally on Wall Street.
Those betting on more unconventional policy were emboldened by a letter penned by the chairman stating there "is further scope for further actions by the Federal Reserve to ease financial conditions and strengthen the recovery".
The comments came after the release of the minutes from the last meeting of the central bank's policy setting arm, the Federal Open Market Committee, showed that "many members" said "additional monetary accommodation would be likely warranted fairly soon" unless incoming data indicated a "substantial and sustainable" pick-up in the pace of recovery.
Whether Bernanke will strongly signal more policy accommodation at Jackson Hole is unclear.
But the Fed has clearly set out the criteria for any additional action through the use of the phrase "substantial and sustainable" in the most recent minutes.
The most recent economic data has been better, though it does not arguably qualify as showing a "substantial and sustainable" improvement in the world's largest economy.
The US jobs market added 163,000 jobs in July, while retail sales snapped a three-month run of declines with a stronger than expected increase of 0.8 per cent in July.
On the flip side, the unemployment rate has inched up to 8.3 per cent and the Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index has remained below 50, a level that delineates between expansion and contraction.
The contraction in manufacturing activity as highlighted by the ISM has traditionally prompted the Fed to act, but it's important to highlight that falls in the ISM do not always lead to a recession. The Fed has previously stated the strength of the jobs market will be a key factor in its policy deliberations, with Bernanke highlighting the monthly addition of at least 100,000 new jobs as key to labour market stability.
The Fed will see the August jobs report before its September 12-13 meeting, and the strength of that number may play a major role in determining whether it commits to more accommodation.
Muddying the debate over the path for monetary policy is the presidential election in early November. The desire to avoid making a decision that could be viewed as weighing on the election makes any move at the Fed's October 23-24 meeting less likely; rather, any change in policy is more likely at the mid-September or December 11-12 meetings.
The composition of the FOMC is weighted towards more dovish members, or those that favour more policy accommodation to support growth.
Noted dove, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago president Charles Evans, said last week that although the latest jobs report had been stronger, it "is still not nearly good enough".
The minutes from the last meeting underscored the dovish tilt, although the recent data raises doubts over whether the assessment of policymakers then reflects the economic reality on the ground now given the recent slate of better data.
While the doves may be keen for more stimulus, Bernanke is also confronting a push-back from hawkish members, or those that favour no change.
Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis president James Bullard said last week that "going along at this slow pace is not enough to justify gigantic action".
Bullard thinks that even a modest rebound in growth from the 1.5 per cent pace recorded in the second quarter to around 2 per cent may be enough to keep the Fed on the sidelines.
"That is not a great outcome, but to me that is a good outcome to keep us on hold," Bullard said.
Many hawks have questioned what additional policy stimulus could achieve with bond yields already at low levels, and whether it would provide any assistance in dealing with structural unemployment.
Other Fed officials, such as Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president Richard Fisher, have said the government needs to do more to help the economy through regulatory changes and tax cuts.
Bernanke and his Fed peers face numerous challenges in shaping policy, especially at a time when there is growing concern about the US "fiscal cliff", Europe's debt problems, China's slowdown and renewed strength in energy and soft commodity prices.
Bernanke will probably use Jackson Hole to emphasise how any decision will be driven by incoming data, while also outlining some of the policy options the Fed has available to it (such as extending the timeframe for low interest rates) should it need to step up its support of economic activity.
While data suggests some signs for optimism, there will be many Fed officials and investors who will judge it as not meeting the criteria of a "substantial and sustainable" improvement and will keep the pressure on Bernanke to do more.
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A gnome's watching me as I sip Vienna cinnamon tea in the lobby of the West Baden Springs Hotel. He seems a little out of place in the elegant domed atrium. But, I find out later, he's right at home. The gnome is Sprudel, the unofficial hotel mascot. Sprudel is German for mineral water. And mineral water is why the hotel is here.
That's just a tiny part of the story at West Baden and neighboring French Lick Springs Hotel in southern Indiana—stories that include fire, a partial collapse at West Baden, a wealthy benefactor and mysterious angel paintings.
Today's visitors come to the resorts mainly for golf courses and a casino, but for those interested in history, Indiana Landmarks volunteers lead one-hour tours ($10).
Guides explain that hotel development in French Lick started in the mid-1800s to capitalize on the area's mineral springs, which were believed to have medicinal powers. Visitors could enjoy not only a sip of "Sprudel Water" at West Baden but also a casino, opera house, bowling alley, golf course, and pony and bicycle track.
In June 1901, disaster struck. A fire destroyed West Baden in less than two hours. The owner, Lee W. Sinclair, vowed to build the hotel of his dreams: a circular building topped with a dome—and it opened a year later.
The new hotel featured a spectacular 100-foot-tall domed atrium, touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It was said to be the world's largest freestanding dome, and a remarkable engineering feat, with rollers so the dome could expand and contract with the changing Indiana climate.
Sinclair's daughter, Lillian, and her husband added even more grand touches in 1916-17. Italian artisans hand-cut 12 million 1-inch marble squares for an intricate mosaic floor, and the huge lobby fireplace was refaced with a tile scene—including Sprudel—by Cincinnati's renowned Rookwood Pottery.
But business began to decline, and West Baden closed in 1932. It housed a Jesuit seminary, then a college, and finally stood vacant and deteriorating. In winter 1991, ice buildup led to the partial collapse of an exterior wall.
It was clear that only a huge investment would save the hotel. Indiana Landmarks helped raised money to stabilize the structure. Eventually, Indiana entrepreneur Bill Cook and his Cook Group took over both West Baden and French Lick. After spare-no-expense renovations estimated at $560 million, French Lick reopened in 2006 and West Baden in 2007. Today, guests relax in luxurious surroundings and enjoy many of the same pastimes as patrons 100 years ago.
One treasure you won't see, except in photos: West Baden's eight painted angels. The originals, from the early 1900s, are inside a steel drum that is part of West Baden's magnificent dome. No one knows who painted them or why. "They're high above us," our tour guide says. "Somebody had to watch over this hotel all those years."
I think Sprudel is keeping watch, too.
Exterior photos courtesy of Indiana Landmarks; angel photos courtesy of French Lick Resort.
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. Corgan told the producer that he thought it had a lot of potential, so the producer gave Corgan 24 hours to make it work, or else it wouldn't be on the album. He went home that night and came up with the lyrics, and they recorded it the next day.
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Peter - Greer, SC, for above 2
Corgan had a version of this written long before it was released, but he didn't think it fit the mood of any of their previous albums.
The video took 3 days to shoot and included a scene where a bunch of kids are at a party, and Smashing Pumpkins are the house band. The original tape of this scene was lost after a crew member forgot that had placed it on top of his car and drove away. A new video was cobbled together with unused footage, plus new footage shot by the group. The production assistant who drove off without the tapes was sentenced to stand in the city center with a sandwich board that said: "Lost Tapes, reward for return" on it.
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Alex - Oxford, England
This was nominated for 2 Grammys - Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance.
Billy Corgan once joked, "We wrote this song for Michael Jackson, but found he couldn't do the Moonwalk to it."
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BONES - New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Continuing from the story about losing the tapes submitted by [Alex - Oxford, England], in the video for "Perfect", one of the characters leaves a tape on the top of his car and drives away.
Jonathan - Australia
This song always reminded me of this day in 2005, in a winter morning sitting in English class. I like this song cos it reminds me of being young, restless, and being able to bounce back. Every time I listen to this song I just remember the winter sunshine that morning in 2005
Si - Auckland, New Zealand
before my time but this is hands down one of the best songs i have ever heard!
Shelby - Westerly, Ri
I could say alot about this song, the way it just feels like 1979, feels just like the way things were so relaxed then, feels like being a teenager again, being too cool to care about much but so ready to see where everything could end up. I don't pretend to understand some of the lyrics but I can explain the junebug skipping like a stone. Anyone who's ever been out late on a humid summer night, maybe close to a streetlight has see them. Junebugs are really clumsy fliers.. if they are taking off from the ground they will fly, crash land, immediately take off again, immediately crash again, rinse repeat until they get away from the ground. The result is they look like they are skipping along, just like a stone skipped on the water. This is an amazing song.
Ryan - Cary, Nc
This song brings back great memories....the first time I ever heard it was on the radio, driving home after a party at which I had just met the love of my life. Nothing but love for this song.
Kayla - Carmel, In
ashley from moncton canada. i don't know how but you basically said exactly what this song means to me too. i was born in 1990 and my dad was my greatest musical influence. we had it pretty s--tty back then but everytime i was in the car with my dad and he had the cassette tape with this song on it, everything just seemed fine. i remember being like 4 or 5 and smashing pumpkins being the only thing i wanted to listen to because of this song. and i everytime i hear it i can't help but have the most vived memories of that time in my life and it almost brings me to tears everytime.
Cody - St Joe, Mo
i always thought that it was about the good and bad memories surrounding loosing someone very close to you to drugs at young age...but not necessarily lost forever. the near Wrecklessness of youth, invincible feelings while partying.
Derek from Qld or anyone, what do you mean by "cop with the 'mo" is that Aussie for mustachio?
Mo - Chicago, Il
i always thought that it was about the good and bad memories surrounding loosing someone very close to you to drugs at young age...but not necessarily lost forever. the near Wrecklessness of youth, invincible feelings while partying.
Derek from Qld or anyone, what do you mean by "cop with the 'mo" is that Aussie for mustachio?
Mo - Chicago, Il
i always thought that it was about the good and bad memories surrounding loosing someone very close to you to drugs at young age...but not necessarily lost forever. the near Wrecklessness of youth, invincible feelings while partying.
Derek from Qld or anyone, what do you mean by "cop with the 'mo" is that Aussie for mustachio?
Mo - Chicago, Il
Love the line - "cool kids never have the time." The video is awesome and so is the song, aww memories.
Theresa - Murfreesboro, Tn
The song was used in the movie "Clerks 2".
Austin - Smallsville, New England
I can't believe this song was finished off "overnight" just to make the album when you bear in mind how much production and recording work went into not only the 28 songs that made the double-album, but also a heap of songs that didn't make it. I love the overdriven, distorted beasts, and the 9-10 minute epics on this album, but this great pop song still fits into to it all beautifully. Can't remember 1979, I was 3, but I can remember 95/96 and how good the music was.
Doc - Mittagong, Nsw, Australia
This was released as a single on the very day I was born.Whenever I hear it, I feel like someone is looking after me and sculpting my passage through life.Sort of like a memento or a good-luck
Matt - Houston, Tx
If you look very closely at the video, you'll notice that a young Vince Vaughn plays one of the cops.
Brian - Richmond, Va
Music Junkie - In Hell In, Sc
unexplainable nostalgia ... i wasn't born yet in 1979 but it conjures feelings of a carefree adolescence. if you're reading this and you're a teenager relish your times with firends and family. those are the years of your life you're gonna look back on. when you become a "grown up" everything changes.
Jcooltrane - Philadelphia, Pa
fav song ever! billy is so bloody tallenteddd.
He was given 1 night to write this song before mellin collie was produced, it was the last song on the album
Sam - Adelaide, Australia
I first heard this song from the soundtrack of GTA 4 (the car radio). I liked it and am now getting into the smashing pumpkins.
Corey Maller - Roslyn Heights, Ny
This is called 1979 because it was released in 1995 along with Mellon Collie. This is significant because anyone born in 1979 would be 16 in 1995 and the song is about the transition into adulthood ie adolescence. Makes sense.
Conor - Belfast, Ireland
In [b] Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness [b], an expansive double album dedicated to down emotion, "1979" is almost perky. However, it's gentle sense of nostalgic reverie works well with the year's mood of inward contemplation.
Bertrand - Paris, France
masterful song. a song that can definately relate to kids in college taking that first step towards adulthood but still being a kid
Chris - New York, Ny
This song is so great. I grew up in the 90's when this song was made and hearing it today just makes me think about the past and my childhood, wishing to go back again. I love 90's music, it takes me back.
Dana - South Range, Wi
AstroZombie asked what Zipper blues means. It is a state of depression caused by moving around a lot and not being able to settle down. Its a term that is commonly used by kids that have parents in the forces and are frequently relocated.
Chris - London, England
I like listening to this song cause i had the album when i was about 11, im 22 now but its really trippy to hear this song again, this song makes me think of being a kid and a girl from high school, this song brings me back to what seems like a million years ago
Brian - Vancouver, Canada
it's "i'm 12 again" like somebody said before..cool eh. can anyone explain zipper blues??? not quite understanding
Astrozombie - Chch
But WHAT is the phrase he keeps repeating after the guitar riff, that is flanged and unintelligible ... sounds to me like "Dead Man..."
Gooup - Houma, La
Billy Corgan...is the best poet and this song takes me back to the day when i went to my friends house (he didn't know i liked him at the time) to visit him (he was kicked out of school) and it had been raining outside and i hadn't seen him for 2 weeks and i went up to his front door to drop out a package (it was christmas time) and in the package was the pumpkins cd with this song on it...we shared a love for the smashing pumpkins and everytime i hear this song i think of him and how i wish he could be back in my life for just one more day.
Madalyn - Greensburg, Pa
Never thought this was an amazing song, but the prominent play in gets during a serious montage in Clerks II is not only one of the best montages ever, but it transcended the song.
Michael - Oceanport, Nj
Totaly on the some page Ashley,Moncton,Canada.
Jon - Oakridge, Or
This song has always affected me. I guess I heard it when I was maybe 6 or something. I think I can remember that. But when I was maybe 9 or 10 I heard it again, and it stirred something inside me- a spirit of youth or something like that. Reminds me of friends and spring and somewhat cloudy days, and uncertainty of the future. These days when I listen to it, it just makes some inner part of me want to be a kid forever. One of my favourite songs ever. 90s songs have this amazing atmosphere to them, like it takes me back to childhood. That's why I listen to 90s music too much, I don't like this over-materialized pop culture crap decade.
Ashley - Moncton, Canada
I remember the first time I heard this track and the later album truly changed my life and the way I view the world. I was always a fan of the Pumpkins but I truly loved this album it went in a totally different direction musically than anything else around at the time (as the Pumpkins always have done). I also loved the world they/Billy created for this album and the artwork, and the way it seemed to take you on a journey musically. Remembering back I almost totally missed this album, I remember commenting how cool I thought 1979 was to my girlfriend at the time and who consequently went out and bought it for me for Valentines day, which was mega, mega cool, as I'm not entirely sure if I would have bought it myself. And as I mentioned I totally loved it, esp. 1979, Here Is No Why and Beautiful. In fact this album became the soundtrack for one of the most memorable, beautiful and painful periods of my life, and if I was to be honest the album title totally and correctly estimated how I would fell when myself and the afore mentioned girlfriend parted ways (and still do really!)
So now I'm just past 30 and over ten years have passed since those lazy days at school and when all there was to do was to hang out with those treasured few and do what kids that age do, maybe that?s why I loved 1979 so much then, and when looking back do still. And so while I?m thinking about it, and if I may, Billy, or Mr. Corgan maybe, thank you so much for this wonderful gift.
Lol, apologies, not a musical fact really, more over a semi emotional rant really!
Stephen - None, Ireland
Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols died in 1979. Morphine city slippin dues down to see. Could be taking about when Sid was high on herione, which is like morphine, and killed Nancy, and then he killed himself later. Just an observation
Maurice - Philly, Pa
One day I was walking home from my high school and listening to this song. It really made me think. I just couldn't believe it, everyone I knew was growing up. We were all getting cars and jobs and doing things for ourselves. We were becoming independent and resonsible. It was a wierd feeling, but it felt really good. I think this song illustrates perfectly what I was feeling. This happened before I knew what the song was about, I didn't know the lyrics or anything. It was the just the sound and feel of the song that triggered those emotions. Its just so amazing.
Yolanda Morphinite - Bountiful , Ut
If you listen closely you will notice that Billy repeats the line "I'm 12 again" during the verses. He was 12 in 1979. I used to think it was a guitar noise or some weird effect but it's actually Billy. Pretty cool when you realise it.
Orangebeaker - Edinburgh, Scotland
i think the "junebug" line might be a reference to a song by the punk band The Melvins, who had a song called Junebug.
Matt - Millbrae, Ca
billy corgan is also meant to be an expert in martial arts
Marlow - Perth, Australia
I love this song and agree with the comments above. This is my fave from The Smashing Pumpkins
Jill - Warren, Pa
sometimes when i need to recollect my thoughts and unwind after a long day, its a good kick start .
Melissa - Mission Viejo, Ca
For those who didn't realise, the cop with the mo' in the convenience store is Jimmy Chamberlin.
Derek - Qld, Australia
The song Perfect off of Adore is described as the sequel to 1979 by Corgan ( check out commentary on SP singles DVD ). Also there is a part with a videotape being destroyed which I think ties in with an earlier comment.
Marcos - Stevenage Uk, United States
Is it me, or do the fourth and fifth facts here conradict each other?
Iscariot - Tempe, Az
this is a beutiful song with an awesome video. I don't think that there could have been a better video for this song.
Elliot - Toronto, Canada
i love this song...everything about it fits so well together, and it's just beautiful.
Brian - Mayfield Heights, Oh
This is the one Smashing Pumpkins song that I like.
Peter - Carmel, In
this song has an awesome video. it reminds me of what me and my friends do on a daily basis. maybe not the part where they rob the gas station or whatever that is.
Heather - Mead, Ne
I have no idea why but this song just has an excellent mood which makes me think about what its going to be like having the transition to total adulthood.
Craig Macdonald - Blair, Scotland
Its not about the "punk revalation".
Andrew - Seattle, Wa
billy says that the song is about growing up and teenagers in suburbia, a childhood that he wished he had. billy was born in 1967, in 1979 he would have been on the eve of becoming 13 years old, the first year of his teenagehood.
Bobby - Sydney, Australia
Also it is said that Billy wrote this song very early in the morning in Chicago, at a stop light, but kept writing even when the light turned green. Nobody was around, so he kept writing and came up with 1979.
Ingrid - Huntington, Wv
Billy said it was just about growing up in general. He also said the year 1979 was chosen just because he thought it went well with the lyrics.
Edwin - Toronto, Canada
It is about the punk revalation which was 1979
Matt - Amarillo, Tx
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I have just been out on a 35 mile bike ride and I am struggling with some technical skills. Whilst I am technically okay going up long drags of hills, I do struggle when the incline gets sharp/steep.
I tried to get out of my seat today and I was all over the place, in the end I had to stop, nearly at the top - it wasn't lack of strength (I don't think anyway ). I have a slight feeling that I go down gears too far and then I don't have any fluidity in the movement of my feet to actually get up to the top without falling off.
Any suggestions welcome.
If you're talking about how to get over short hills, then start off by powering up it to start with, especially if it's preceeded by a downhill. You'll get a lot of the way up just on momentum. You can keep the momentum going for a little longer by changing down as soon as you feel your legs start to slow. A little pre-emptiveness will help here (be ready to change down). Hands on the hoods, get out of the saddle if necessary, which will also give you more power to wring the last bit of juice out of your 'momentum climb'.
Don't lay down so much power you're sprinting. If the climb continues, use less power, but if it's one you think you can blast over, then you can use a little more should you choose to.
If it's just a simple hard climb, get into a lower gear AT the point your legs start to slow down a little too much. Work out what you're doing now, so you can decide if you need to change down earlier or if you can hang on a little longer. Don't be afraid to get out of the saddle, as you can produce more power this way, but at the expense of using more power this way. Rock the bike side to side, but keep yourself fairly in the middle.
Or...... get a triple. Worked for me at Hever today with monster hills on the gauntlet course.God knows how the people with out at least a compact managed. I was cruising past people in granny gear.
Thanks all - need to get used to this as there are some killer hills at IMW!
I will practice trying to change up and then stand up see if that helps.
I would recommend a compact front chainring for IM Wales if you dont have one, its a double sprocket 34/52 instread of 39/53 you get with a standard road chainring. With a compact you get pretty much the same range of gears as a triple without so many overlapping gears and need to change rings so often.
Practice out of the sadle, keep yourself relaxed and allow the bike to slightly swing from side to side.
Thanks BB - I do suspect I have a compact but will start counting when I get home !
I think I have a front chainset of 50f/34. And a back of 28/12. But I do think I would benefit from a 52 as suggested as I have fairly strong legs but not as much cadence so thanks BB I will look into this.
when you said you were all over the place what did you mean....tired or the front of the bike was wandering left and right across the road....if the later when your out of the saddle and for instance pushing down on the left pedal it is the right side of your body the force is acting against so you need to be bracing that side...concentrate on keeping the wheel straight ahead and don't let the bike move too much under you a little is ok but too much is wasted energy....and practice practice practice!
I tried Spin classes and it helped me as I was another that could only stand for a few pedal strokes
Keep the chainset as it is, you don't need a 52 front chainring.
The answer to the problem is do more miles on the bike - get fitter and improve your bike control.
Calf - no legs aren't tired - I just don't seem to have any control of the bike! I think it is that I need to change up a gear but will need to practice, practice I agree.
Rich - I do spin classes around 4 times per week, but feel fine on a spin bike, but do notice I need to turn it up quite a few times before I get the fluidity in my pedal strokes, I just think I need to adopt this out on the open road.
Popsider - thanks for this, I think I wrote this wrong - I have no intention of changing the chain-ring until my fitness levels are up to scratch! But will hope to change this by August next year, when I have plenty of miles in my legs.
Thanks all.
I'm the same in Spin, I can crank it up and do a standing climb for ages. I can climb on a singlespeed mountain bike, but, on the rare occasions that I road bike, I cant climb whilst standing. It is without a doubt poor gearing choice.
Bumblebee - as cliched as its sounds, practice practice practice. I purchased my first road bike sept 2011 and its only in the last 6 months that i have felt confident! You will certainly, as already said, need to be in a harder gear if you want to stand up...
When i can, i do the weekend long rides with my local tri club, riding in a peloton really boosts my confidence - fellow riders are so happy to dish out free advice too which is ace. It means i can watch the talented riders do their thing, as i am an elephant on a bike, watching the graceful types really helps me. Its all about learning.
as previously mentioned here, i do rate spin classes with regards to understanding what your pedals can take when you are stood up doing "hill work". Boringly i have had to up my core work, funnily enough, that has really helped my stregth.
I can highly recommend picking a local hill that you are familiar with and work on that. I bet Froomey was a right wobbler when he first started out.
Last of all, they said that the 2012 Tour De France was the first tour that was won "sitting down". Sky knew just how much energy the other competitors burnt by stamping pedals and trying to get ahead doing loony out of the saddle efforts. If you watch some of the moutain stages from that tour, you will see Nibali et al trying to lose Wiggo etc, and Wiggo stays calm and eventually reels the pretenders back in......
Standing vs Seated depends on the rider and their relative strength in either position, body mechanics and power to weight ratio.
Standing is typically used for a short burst of power or just to give some relief to the legs muscles from pushing a certain way. e.g. on a long or very steep hill ill stand for short spells or will change between seated/standing climb every 25 or 50 pedal revs to give the give some relief to the way the muscles burn in each position.
The exception to the above is lighter riders, who find it easier to seated climb for miles and miles. It amazed me how some of the TDF riders will climb out of the saddle at 100+ cadence up the likes of Mont Ventoux / Alp D'Huez? That comes from years and years of training/conditioning. That said Oii makes the point that it doesnt suit all riders, particularly Wiggins and Froome, thats probably on account that theyre tall and thin and have long levers.
Everything on a bike will come from practice, that means practice on the road. You can build strength on a gym bike / at spinning classes but youll condition to road riding better on the roads.
Edit to above, 3rd para should have said:
The exception to the above is lighter riders, who find it easier to STAND and climb for miles and miles. It amazed me how some of the TDF riders will climb out of the saddle at 100+ cadence up the likes of Mont Ventoux / Alp D'Huez? That comes from years and years of training/conditioning. That said Oii makes the point that it doesnt suit all riders, particularly Wiggins and Froome, thats probably on account that theyre tall and thin and have long levers.
I did all of IMUK seated, only standing to stretch now and then, not for power. Each to their own, but I think standing can wear you out really quickly.


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