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flemingr2002 thought a couple of issues were missing "Good list but i am surprised to see gender issues highlighted but the lack of ethnic diversity, especially in design schools, ignored. It would seem that the real issue is white male privilege. -- Also, CO2 has hit 400 parts per million but sustainability is missing from the list. I know its not hip to be into sustainability but at some point, probably too late, architects will finally mobilize to address this very real threat".
It's that time of the year again, so we continued taking a look back at the year 2013 on Archinect by sharing the most trafficked and popular pages in Archinect's diverse online ecosystem, with a list of 13 top 13 lists for '13. News Some of the Top 13 Architectural Issues for '13 included... View full entry
Many of the contested demolitions in 2013 involved structures that were once considered innovative, but just a few decades later, have been labeled "obsolete." This fact heats up some food for thought: Just how future-proof are the "futuristic" buildings that are being proposed and built now? — theatlanticcities.com
While still fresh in our minds, architecture in 2013 had as much to do with culture and technology as it did design. We saw technology's influence expand enormously -- through design, production, clients and criticism -- simultaneously enriching and conflicting our relationship to the built... View full entry
Unsurprisingly, the most trafficked schools tended to be the heavier hitters, including plenty of Ivy Leagues and ones associated with big-name firms or architects. Below are the 13 most visited School Profiles during 2013. For a full list of all of our top 13 lists for 2013, click here... View full entry
In its inaugural year, the 'Get Lectured' series offered a glimpse into the different graphical styles of architecture schools through their lecture calendars. It's been fascinating seeing how a school's design ethos can trickle down into such a standardized project. Below are the 13 most most... View full entry
Architectural competitions can be extremely helpful in publicizing lesser-known designers, but they also call attention to some of the most pressing issues of the day. This year's ambitious competitions looked to issues of climate change, disaster relief, blight and urban sprawl. Below are the... View full entry
The prevailing issues up for discussion this year ran the gambit from the precisely technical to the dizzyingly ontological -- in short, questions that will always be up for debate. Below are the 13 most visited Discussion threads during 2013. These do not represent the most commented threads... View full entry
Below are Archinect's 13 predictions for 2014. For a full list of all of our top 13 lists for 2013, click here. .... Click here for Archinect's full 13 Top 13 for '13 list! View full entry
Trippy optical illusions and a bridge sculpted from a giant swimmer upped the diversity standard for this year's projects, which already included an impressive range of structures. Below are the 13 most visited Projects during 2013, selected from Archinect's Firm Profiles. For a full list of... View full entry
An international scope, the inevitable big names, and the undeniable driving force of tech-giant clients: hard to see this trend shifting anytime soon. Below are the 13 most visited Firm Profiles during 2013. For a full list of all of our top 13 lists for 2013, click here. 1. Skidmore, Owings... View full entry
Most attention fell on mid-level jobs this year, with firms based in New York, California, Great Britain and Switzerland. Hopefully this is a positive sign in the job market, as firms beef up their mid-sections and become perhaps a bit more risk-positive. Below are the 13 most visited Jobs... View full entry
Them-'s fightin' words: parametricism, Pritzker, fascism, Zaha (in no particular order). Below are the 13 most debated News posts during 2013. For a full list of all of our top 13 lists for 2013, click here. 1. Parametric smackdown: Patrik Schumacher and Reinhold Martin debate at... View full entry
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We base so much of ourselves in technology, and architecture follows suite. This year's longer-reads showed how architecture will adapt for a future of insistently pervasive tech. Below are the 13 most visited Feature articles during 2013. For a full list of all of our top 13 lists for... View full entry
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IRB Submission Process
Anyone affiliated with AUM who is using AUM resources (participant pool, facilities, academic process, etc) conducting any phase of human subject research must submit their proposal for research to the IRB (Institutional Review Board). The proposal for research must be submitted on the IRB Protocol form. This form is a fillable word.doc with expandable response boxes. The protocol must be submitted with all necessary attachments (survey instruments, CITI completion reports, Informed Consent documents, signatures, etc).
CITI training: All members of the research team and faculty/department personnel signing the protocol must complete CITI training prior to submission and these CITI completion reports must be attached to the protocol.
Instructions for CITI
- The on-line, self-paced researcher training can be found at: http://www.citiprogram.org/
- To prevent non-AUM researchers from utilizing AUM's program there are several screening requirements: 1) institutional ID # is required. This is your student or faculty/staff ID. 2) also, required is registration with your aum.edu e-mail address. Failure to register using these identifiers will result in being rejected from the system. Periodic screening takes place and non-affiliated users are removed. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com with questions.
- Select "New Users Register Here"
- Select "The Protection of Human Research Subjects"
- Select "Participating Institutions" and find "Auburn University at Montgomery" in the drop down menu
- Create your username and password
- Institutional ID # is your AUM "S" number (nine digit student or faculty/staff #). Please enter this number without the "S". If you do not know your "S" number, you can find it here: https://mars.aum.edu/secure/enrollmentservices/idlookup/
- Enter your name and AUM email address
- Click on "Submit"
- Complete the Course Registration Information
- And start (and complete the CITI training). Completion reports are automatically sent to the AUM IRB Administrator.
Instructions for IRB Submission
The IRB Protocol Review Form can be found on AUM.net (SharePoint) site and aum.edu website. It is in a Word.doc format with expandable text fields.
The IRB Protocol Review Form must be typed (not handwritten).
Forms must have the appropriate signatures (Assurances).
Determination for type of review (exempt, expedited, full board) will be made by the IRB.
Include the appropriate informed consent document and/or assent document. The informed consent form is a crucial element in conforming to the Department of Health and Human Services' regulations on human subjects research. (Those regulations can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, 45 CFR 46.) These guidelines are important both legally and ethically, so researchers should make every effort to stay in compliance. IRB groups like the one at AUM advocate ethical, responsible human subjects research and endeavor to assist researchers in their attempts to develop and conduct HHS-compliant studies of human populations.
Include all instruments that will be used for data collection (surveys, interview questions, health history questionnaires, etc.)
Specific Instructions for completing the IRB protocol
General instructions: be as specific and thorough as possible. Use complete sentences. Check the document for thoroughness, omissions, and typos. It is recommended that you write answers to questions in a word.doc first so that you can use spell check and then cut and paste into the protocol form.
Location of Research (#9)
Provide the specific location/s where data collection will take place. Also give location where data analysis will take place.
Background (#10)
Briefly discuss the relevant literature and research findings that led to the development of this project. Please cite relevant sources and include a "reference list" as Appendix A.
Inclusion of a reference list (literature review) is an indicator that background work has been conducted that will result in meaningful scientific results. The study design and scientific quality of each study be evaluated to determine if participants' time and efforts are being unduly infringed upon.
Purpose & Significance (#12)
Be specific. The purpose should include a hypothesis for the study.
Compensation and Cost for Subjects (#12.e)
Researchers much describe any incentives, compensation or reimbursement provided to research subjects. Such compensation may take the form of reimbursement for expenses associated with research participation such as travel expenses, lost wages, parking costs etc. At times, it may also be appropriate to offer incentives for participation. In all instances, the IRB must be certain the compensation or reimbursement offered is not so large as to be coercive. The form of compensation and the timing of offering the compensation also become part of the review process. When children are the research subjects, IRB members have to consider who receives compensation.
The researcher must explain any costs associated with participation in the research and expenses that may occur as a result of research participation. If the subject's medical expenses are covered by health insurance, it is important to indicate who is responsible for any study expenses, especially if the research is not covered by the health insurance or the insurance company refuses to pay. Plans for compensation and treatment in the event of any injury that results from participation must also be addressed.
Participants (#13)
Researchers must provide information on how and when participants are to be identified and approached for recruitment. Explain all methods for recruiting subjects (advertisements, World Wide Web sites, medical records, databases, newsletters, referrals, etc.). In addition, it is important to consider who will approach potential research subjects, when subjects will be contacted, where they will be approached, and the amount of time provided for potential subjects to consider participation. All recruitment materials and practices must be reviewed and approved by IRB. The IRB must be assured that the recruitment process promotes voluntary participation and is not coercive.
Project Design and Methods (#13)
Project Overview (#13.a):
Describe all procedures involved in research. Include the following information: "How is the participation to be treated? What procedures will they undergo for the purposes of research?" Differentiate those procedures that are performed for research purposes from those that are performed for routine care or evaluation. Researchers must include information on the actual studies, including timing, the setting, and the qualifications of those conducting the procedures or evaluations. Procedures for monitoring the subject during the research must be evaluated. When questionaries' and behavioral or psychological assessments are included as part of the research evaluation, copies of all assessment instruments must be attached to the protocol. The IRB members will review what would happen to the study results. If there are flow charts or schemas, it is important that they be consistent with the text of the protocol and the informed consent document.
Describe all procedures and methods used to address the purpose: (#13.b)
In the procedure subsection, the researcher should describe exactly how the study will be executed, from the moment the participant/s and researcher come into contact to the moment their contact was terminated. Consequently, this section represents a step-by-step account of what both the researcher and the participant will do during the study. This section should include any instructions or stimulus conditions presented to the participants and the responses that will be required of them, as well as any control techniques that will be used (such as randomization or counterbalancing). In other words, explain exactly what both you and the participants will do and how you will do it. It is also recommended to use a timetable to further illustrate sequence of events.
List all Instruments used in data collection (#13.c)
This will include surveys, questionnaires, educational tests, data collections sheets, outline of interviews, scripts, audio and or video methods, etc. Please include a copy of all data collection instruments that will be used in this project.
List AND describe these instruments. Why are they necessary? How will they be used?
Data Analysis and Statistical Analysis (#13.d)
Data Analysis should refer to Purpose & Significance section. The hypothesis stated should be tested by realistic and reliable analytical methods.
Research protocols must contain well-conceived and appropriate sections on interpretation of data and statistics. The interpretation of data should summarize the proposal design, the reasoning for the design, and plans for analysis of results. This section should provide enough evidence to convince a reviewer that the proposed design has a reasonable chance of achieving the principal objectives of the research. IRB members should determine that the sample size and statistical power or precision associated with the sample size are adequate. In addition, there must be a sound method of data and statistical analysis, with adequate satisfaction factors and treatment allocation plans for the study design. When appropriate, IRB members must be adequately informed about plans to monitor the data, including the description of early stopping rules if necessary.
Risks and Discomforts (#14)
RISKS: Researchers are charged with the responsibility of identifying and stating the potential risks, discomforts, hazards, or inconveniences of a research protocol. This includes the probability, magnitude, and duration of the risks. Researchers must identify the physical pain or discomfort as well at the psychological, emotional, or sociological harm, including invasion of privacy, loss of confidentiality, harassment, and lessening of an individual's dignity. Inconveniences such as loss of time or pay are also included in this category. Risk to a community or a group of individuals must also be considered. The IRB will consider the potential risks as well as the precautions that will be taken to avoid or minimize potential risks.
Precautions (#15)
List and describe all precautions that will be taken to eliminate or reduce the risks listed above in #14. This may include the use of a comprehensive Informed Consent document, or removal of personal identifiers, or the use of Information Letter instead of Informed Consent, anonymous response mechanism, use of referral to counseling professionals, training of all research team members in specific safety procedures, etc.
Benefits (#17)
Potential benefits can apply directly to the subject or to the advancement of scientific knowledge. The IRB will consider the magnitude and probability of direct benefit to a subject to be certain the research protocol does not over-state the benefits or potentially raise false expectations in participants. It is important for the IRB to evaluate the risk/benefit ratio and to understand the rationale for believing the risk/benefit ratio is acceptable. There are cases where there may be no benefits to participants.
The IRB must give special consideration to risks and benefits for research involving children and other vulnerable populations such as the mentally impaired and prisoners.
Protection of Data (#17)
Privacy and Confidentiality
Researchers must explain the possibility of a research protocol's invading the privacy of a research subject or breaching confidentiality. These possibilities present a risk of harm to the subject. Researchers must consider the type and sensitivity of the information sought, how the information will be recorded, precautions taken to protect confidentiality, and who has access to the research records. Precautions can and should be taken, depending on the nature of the research.
Informed Consent/Assent
The Consent Document
Researchers must include (with the protocol) an Informed Consent document (as necessary). The required elements of the Consent are:
Consent/assent form checklist:
The Informed Consent must be written in language appropriate for the subjects. Generally, an 8th grade reading level is required for adults.
Assent from Children
For protocols that involve children, the researcher must provide the document (as an attachment). the IRB is required to determine whether assent is required and, if so, determine an appropriate mechanism to obtain and document assent. Many institutions require separate documentation, whereas others require a child's co-signature on the parental permission form


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Vietnam Vets Look To Rockaway For New Recruits
When Pat Toro finished his tour with the U.S. Marines in Da Nang, Vietnam in 1970 and returned home, he found that the traditional veteran's organizations were not very welcoming to the vets coming home from the jungle war.
"Organizations like the American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars did not treat us very well," he told The Wave last week. "They were not very welcoming. The older, World War II vets looked at us a little suspiciously"
By that time, Congress had charted a new organization, however, "The Vietnam Veteran's of American."
In 1981 a Queens Chapter of the vet's organization was started.
Toro is now the president of the Queens chapter, the first U.S. Marine to head the local group in its 22-year-history.
And, while the membership, now 247 strong, has centered on central and northern Queens, Toro says that he is now actively seeking membership in Rockaway. He says that he is actively seeking a site for a seminar in Rockaway in the near future.
"For many years, we were meeting in church basements and private homes," he said. "Now that we have our own place in Glendale, we can start moving out to other areas of the borough."
Toro says that anybody who served in any branch of the armed forces from 1961 until 1975 is eligible to join the organization.
"The organization has two focuses," the ex-Marine says. "They are service to the community and assisting veteran's to get the health care and the benefits they are entitled to."
To that end, the organization and its honor guard are involved in many tributes to fallen firefighters and police officers, as well as helping out at a nearby battered women's center.
The organization also funds a veteran's assistance center at the Lost Battalion Hall that helps veterans to get their benefits and to access the health care system.
"There are lots of vets from Vietnam with Agent Orange-related illnesses and with Post Traumatic Syndrome, what used to be called "battle fatigue" in past wars.
The vet's organization is also trying to bring the "moving Vietnam Wall" to Queens.
The organization meets on the last Friday of each month (although this month's meeting will be held on January 24) at 88-61 76 Avenue in Glendale, just off Woodhaven Boulevard.
Toro, who was an aviation mechanic with the Marines, recently retired from the Port Authority Police Department. He believes that all Vietnam era vets should "come home" by joining the organization.
He also believes that it is time for Vietnam era vets to get the respect that has been lacking in the past.
""Whether people liked the war or not, is not important," he says. "What is important is that they should respect those of us who went there and served their nation."


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Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university where passion meets possibility. Here is where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket and where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States. At Clark we live our motto — "Challenge Convention. Change Our World." — which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day. Clark's pioneering education model, LEEP, combines rigorous academics with world and workplace experiences so our students can be imaginative and contributing citizens, advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding, and shape a life and career on their own terms. A Clark student regards the status quo and says, "I can do better."
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323 is supposed to have smaller diameter discs front & rear so
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that this method works as the caliper bracket probably has to be replaced entirely.
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This will work on the front as the spindles are the same on all these cars, only the caliper & carrier change. Since you are swapping these out for m3 units anyways it shouldn't change a thing (for the front anyway).
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Nice work, I take it you are using 330 discs? Or are they your originals?
You could use 330 discs but be sure to compare the minimum thicknesses of 330 vs M3.
I've been wondering about this for a while: do the M3 calipers have different connections to the brake hose? I have Goodridge SS hoses and would hopefully re-use them if I did this type of swap. The other problem I could forsee was that if the connection to the caliper is different, you may try M3 hoses but then the connection to the hard lines may be different
I'm using full e46 m3 system up front. I wouldn't try to mix and match caliper/carriers to different rotors as it could lead to offset issues and/or brake pads falling out of their housings when at minimum thickness.
I was suggesting it would be cheaper for
people to use 330i rear setup as a cheap bbk since the xi already has the larger drum/parking break setup, which isn't the case for 323/325/328s than going m3 brakes which requires swapping the rear trailing arms (still working on this)
i used my factory brake lines up front with no issues.
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grounding outlets
I have some outlets in my home that are not grounded. Can a gfi act as a ground in these areas?
I will be connecting a surge protector, for my new tv, to this outlet. Will this way protect my tv?
power surges , lightning storms
I don't believe power surges shunt the surge to ground, it just would not make sense... but I didnt invent a power surge either... so maybe someone with the right background can answer that part of the question.
Chris is so correct on lightning. Nothing can stop it, Nothing. Unplugging is the only way to be certain. Turning off the power strip is not good enough either. Even with the power off, the satelite, cable or antenna is a perfect path to destruction.
Install the GFCI as instructed. If you have an antenna or satelite make sure they are grounded to the main grounding rod or another grounding means.
Yep, any surge "suppressor" with MOV technology which is the case with most middle priced to low priced suppressors shunt the transient voltage to ground, they certainly don't magically absorb the surge. Semiconductors like Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV) act like gates with two outlets dependent on voltage levels. High voltage causes an instant low resistance in the MOV opening the gate to ground to divert the higher voltage. This all happens in a nano-second or less. Expect to pay between 50 and 150 dollars for surge suppression that is worth having. Be sure to read the UL label on the surge suppressor to see what it is capable of handling as far as voltage surges. They will add protection from both lightning and utility and inside the home surges. Direct lightning strikes to the utility coming into your home are only controlled by utility installed protection systems which will actually disconnect power till the surge has dissipated. These are not that common in residential developments. A direct strike to your home is pretty much impossible to completely control the massive levels of current and voltage.
However a good surge suppressor is darn well needed just the same. Make sure you get one that will allow connection of all cable types you may have in your entertainment system and also phone and computer. Buy a good one or you will be wasting your money anything under probably 50 or 60 bucks is not worth having to protect good equipment. High end surge protection is 3 to 4 hundred dollars.
Now having said all that you need to bone up on surge protection as it is easy to NOT get what you think you are paying for so use the internet to learn what to look for in a surge suppressor.
One critical thing to watch out for is suppressors that "save themselves" from a long lasting surge. These suppressors disconnect themselves from the power surge so they don't get damaged but your equipment will get fried. Thats how they keep from having to honor the warranty they offer. Nothing wrong with the suppressor so hey your equipment damage couldn't have been damaged from surge. Good suppressors continue to operate for the entire surge period difference is your not going to have damage to your equipment so the warranty is based on your getting a faulty suppressor. Point is warranty on this type of protection is very difficult to enforce so get a good product.
Some points to ponder:
Inside a residence a voltage surge can occur between either of the two hot legs and neutral, or between the two hot legs. This is known as normal mode. Also, inside a residence a voltage surge can occur between either of the two hot legs and the EGC (safety ground), or the neutral to the ECG. This is known as common mode.
External to the residence, before the neutral/EGC bond, the EGC does not exist. Therefore a common mode voltage surge cannot exist. A lightning strike on the power distribution system or a distribution system component failure can result in a normal mode voltage surge at the residences service entrance. The main breaker panel provides a direct connection and thus a very low impedance path to all branch circuits for normal mode surges. Due to, primarily, capacitive coupling some of the energy of the surge will couple to the ECG and produce a common mode surge. Since the coupling impedance is higher than the direct connection, for lower frequencies the common mode surge will have less damaging energy available than would the normal mode surge.
Inside the home, there are only a few appliances whose failure could produce high voltage surges but none could produce energies comparable to external sources. Their failure would likely produce a common mode surge rather than the normal mode surge.
Of course in older homes lacking the safety grounding wire, a common mode surge of any damaging energy content cannot exist.
A surge suppressor must protect against normal mode and common mode surges. The design purpose of a surge suppressor is not to shunt current to ground, although that may occur. The design purpose is to short two or all four wires together (hot legs, neutral, and ground). If the wires are shorted, no surge voltage can exist between them. Unfortunately the desirable 120/240vac potential would also be shorted and the circuit breakers would trip. The design can use a device such as a MOV to provide a short circuit at voltages higher than the peak value of normal residential voltage. A very high current will flow through the MOV so it must be constructed to survive long enough to short the wires together during the duration of the surge.
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Not getting much love in the 2.0T forum... maybe you guys can help.
I have a 06 A3 2.0T 6MT. I took in in due to a flashing check engine light on a cold start a few days ago. I thought it would be the flapper valve and fixed under warranty.... It was not. The codes were for misfires on Cylinders 1 and 4. Tech also stated those were running lean based on his look at the spark plugs.
Tech also showed me a cracked intake housing (edit: cracked airbox housing) near the right front of the motor... Said that might be the cause of the misfires/lean contition due to unmetered air. I pointed out that the air would be unfiltered, but not unmetered, and he agreed.
Then he tells me my brake pads are low, which I knew.
Then he unscrews the coolant resivoir and shows me oil mixed in with the coolant. Being that the timing belt was replaced 7K ago, and the T stat about 3 K ago, I had not heard about this from my mechanic. BUT, it definately looks like oil in the coolant. He said it could be the oil cooler, trans cooler (I don't think there is one on a 6MT) or a blown headgasket.
Being that I was now stuck with $140 bill on the engine diagnosis alone, I asked him to button up the motor. They want $200 MORE to diagnose the oil in the coolant. So thwey buttoned it up and sent me on my way.
SO... how serious is the situation here, and how can I diagnose this issue myself? Can I? Or should I take it to a regular mechanic. Has anyone done a headgasket on one of these? Should I even need a headgasket after just 82K miles and not even driving it hard or being modded? OR is this just another thing that just goes wrong with these cars?
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Visit Brainerd has new director at the helm
Even when an organization represents 10 lodging establishments bringing in hundreds and perhaps thousands of people on any given night, recognition may be hard to come by.
Richard Polipnick would like to change that.
Polipnick is the new Visit Brainerd executive director. A social media veteran, Polipnick is new to managing the Brainerd-Baxter lodging association bureau. Visit Brainerd represents the hotels and motels in Brainerd and Baxter and the recreational vehicle area at Lum Park. All told they account for about 700 rooms in the two cities.
If a conservative estimate has two people per room, the hotels in Brainerd and Baxter may pull in 1,400 people per night here.
Polipnick is using more social media through Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest to engage people. He is partnering with others for blogs such as Minnesota Backyard Birds and fishing reports from Leisure Outdoor Outfitters.
While tracking actual results from that effort is long-term and just beginning, his goal is to increase the Brainerd-Baxter area's visibility at home and with visitors who may be picking other Minnesota locations for their getaways. For lodging, this year's numbers are down so far compared to last year thanks to a largely snowless winter, but summer picked up strongly recently, Polipnick said.
He pointed to recent events like the Harley-Davidson Owner Group Rally and the square dance convention. The website — www.visitbrainerd.com — now has a parks and beaches page and car racing videos.
Polipnick said people don't come to the lakes area to stay in one of the hotels but they are drawn by all the activities here, which in turn puts "heads in beds." The goal of Visit Brainerd is to promote tourism in the Brainerd and Baxter area.
So Polipnick, whose previous experience includes as an Internet and marketing consultant working for companies like ChamberMaster, is turning his focus to highlight events and activities in the lakes area.
The organization's website video is a fast-cut montage of action. The focus is on vacationers who are looking for an area that has adventure, Polipnick said. He reminds people they can stay in the two cities, have water parks at hand and use the lodging as a base while they check out the world-class Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails or come to town for a soccer tournaments or car racing.
"It's adventure — close to home," Polipnick said. "Heck you can drive a race car at BIR."
For Polipnick, a lakes area native and outdoor activities enthusiast, the job has been a great fit and allows him to talk about things he's passionate about. Visit Brainerd sponsors a variety of area events, but may have not had the exposure in its hometown.
Visit Brainerd is not part of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, although the two work together. As part of its marketing effort, Visit Brainerd mails out about 300 brochures a month in addition to having brochures at the Mall of America and rest stops throughout the state.
Polipnick said his goal is to build on past generations' familiarity with the lakes area and fond memories, to say that is still here, but there is even more to do now.
Polipnick took on the executive director position in March and works with a 10-member board, which has expertise in the tourism industry. Polipnick said his methods may be a little unorthodox. He believes in having fun on the job and partnering with others for mutual success. Visit Brainerd works with 27 businesses such as area restaurants to provide discount coupons to hotels guests.
For the future, Polipnick said Visit Brainerd sees the potential for big events in the lakes area. To that end, the organization wants to work to expanding existing events like the upcoming Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest on 7th on Aug. 11 and work with others to develop new attractions, perhaps a music venue, running or biking events. Polipnick said the facilities are already here to support them. He pointed to Missoula, Mont., which combined farmers' markets with arts and crafts for a downtown festival.
"I'm very encouraged with what I see," Polipnick said of interest in partnerships. He is part of a group with diverse tourism ties that meets to look at event and marketing. "It's a great thing to be part of."
In addition to bringing tourism into the community, Polipnick said part of the marketing effort is to let residents know what's available in their own backyard for weddings, family reunions, birthday parties, or the American Barnstormers Tour at the airport Aug. 12-14.
Polipnick said he wants to raise the lakes area profile and Visit Brainerd's role in it. To do that, he's hosting an open house at his office from 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday in Suite 12 in the BlackRidge Bank building in Baxter just off Highway 371.
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All the graphic TV advertisements in the world could not be as effective as forcing drivers to watch an episode of the American reality TV series Trauma - Life in the ER.
There's nothing to make you wipe off five like graphic footage of multiple compound fractures or of a chest cavity gaping open as someone is rushed into hospital on a trolley.
Trauma (Wednesday nights, ABC) sends a film crew into the emergency room of a different hospital for each episode. The crew is given what seems to be unlimited access to ride with the paramedics as they answer calls, and then accompany them to the ER to film the wash-up.
Gunshot wounds, electrocutions, horrific car crash injuries, heart attacks - all are shown in gory technicolour. In one memorable scene, a surgeon perches on the chest of a drive-by shooting victim and tries to crack the teenager's ribcage open with a chisel to massage his heart back to life.
The surgeon's attempt fails, which brings us to the show's next remarkable characteristic: it is not discriminating when documenting outcomes. Miraculous recovery, bloody demise or permanent damage, it's all grist to the mill.
From the little girl who dies on the operating table in front of the cameras after suffering an aneurism on a plane flight, to the young woman who is nursed back to health after attempting to gas herself in her car, nothing seems to be deemed off-limits.
The Emmy award-winning Trauma, produced by New York Times Television, is into its seventh series in the US and, judging by internet buzz, has a solid following.
It is a world away from the likes of ER, where chiselled jaws jut and bosoms heave. It leaves RPA for dead when showing what really goes on behind the swinging doors.
However, some doctors, social commentators and patients filmed on the show have criticised it. These criticisms fall broadly into two categories: an apparent violation of patient confidentiality rights, and the perception that Trauma is nothing more than tawdry voyeurism masquerading as educational TV.
The first criticism was illustrated when the program's producer was sued by a New Jersey man for invading his privacy. Although the man consented to be filmed, as all participants do, he claims that because he had just undergone a tracheotomy and the wiring of his jaw, he was disoriented.
In July, thousands of other people filmed for Trauma since 1998 joined a class action alleging the producers engaged in fraud to get them to sign consent forms. Predictably, the producers deny this.
The second criticism is more worthy of consideration. Can footage of a face opened up by a broken bottle be considered serious TV, or is it simply disturbing?
As a deterrent against antisocial behaviour, the program is unrivalled. It's not just the consequences of stupid driving that are on display. If the sight of a scrawny, blue-tinged overdose victim being revived in a squalid apartment doesn't disabuse you of the notion that heroin can be glamorous, it's hard to know what will.
The second reason Trauma is worthy rather than exploitative is the exposure it gives to the hospital staff.
An hour of watching them deal with belligerent, hemorrhaging drunks will give you an appreciation of their patience and sensitivity that will sustain you next time you have to spend three hours sitting in the casualty department of your local hospital.
Paramedics are the world-weary trench-dwellers of the outfit, forever bemoaning the lack of appreciation they receive, but furtively admitting in quiet moments how much they love the job.
They cruise the streets in their "buses", dealing patiently with the drug-affected and downright crazy, and calmly keeping people alive until they can reach the hospital.
The doctors and surgeons are the school geeks turned jet pilots of the ER. They engage in wacky behaviour, such as wearing bandannas and indulging in risque banter. They probably have "You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Work Here - But it Helps" stickers in their common room.
Watch them perform miracles, though, to keep patients alive, and you don't begrudge them their air of gravitas as they give the good news to tearful relatives.
The nurses, on the other hand, just roll their eyes at the doctors and get on with being the unsung heroes of the show.
Trauma screens at a viewer-unfriendly hour (whether because of the content or a perceived lack of interest) but try and stay up, or at least tape it. You'll spend half the time with your hands over your eyes, but the bits you do see will be by turns thrilling, compelling, heart-rending and repellent - sometimes all at once.
Trauma - Life in the ER screens on Wednesdays at 10.55pm on the ABC.
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Lakshmi will host the TV show 'Idu Katheyalla Jeevana', which will be started from June 22. The show will be aired from Monday to Saturday. 'Idu Katheyalla Jeevana' is very similar to her hit show in Tamil and it is aimed to bring the light to people, who are struggling to come out of darkness of their lives.
Many serious day today problems like homosexuality, adultery, abuse at the work place, domestic violence and adolescent issues will come into discussion. Each episode will have a specific issue and it features the people those have involved in the issue. This programme gives an opportunity to audience to stand witness to the many faces of truth and reality and it also attempts to provide solutions.
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I find the content of this morning's editorial in The Australian absurd; the writer argues in support of Kevin Rudd talking to the pope that:
Religion has also served the nation well, especially in education and health services, and continues to do so. Whatever the different interpretations, the ideals of personal responsibility, a good work ethic, and treating others as as we would like to be treated ourselves, are inherent to most religions. They make solid values on which to bring up children and build communities and a nation.
Whatever. Good protestant ideals I suppose. Shame if you're not white, male, middle-class, able-bodied and straight. As any first-year ethics student can point out, the childish command to treat others as you would like to be treated yourself is just not such a good ideal when it comes to recognising and accommodating difference. Or trivially, sado-masochists.
However what fascinates me is the heading on the editorial.
Religion's place in the public square
Public square?
I thought the term for the social realm of public discourse and activity was "the public sphere."
Wiki thinks this too. It has an entry on the Public Sphere, and an entry on Public Square. The former is:
an area in social life where people can get together and freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.
The latter is a square in Cleveland, Ohio, and also a mall in Watertown, New York.
Is this an eggcorn perpetrated by a not so well-lettered subbie.?
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The warmth of the sun, the beauty of the fall season and the friendliness of St. Benedict parishioners set the tone for a special blessing during the church's Oct. 7 Eucharistic Liturgy.
Sisters of Providence, guests of St. Benedict, attended the liturgy to witness a blessing honoring Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the eighth U.S. saint and Indiana's first, and foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. (See a slideshow of the day's events at the end of this story.)
Kathy Sternal, liturgy coordinator, said the church's Faith Formation and Liturgy committees worked together to plan the occasion.
'This is the first time we have done something like this at St. Ben's," Kathy said, referring to the blessing of the church's Saint Mother Theodore statue. Teresa Clark, the statue's sculptor, was also present.
"We wanted to do something like this for Mother Theodore, especially since October is such an important month," Kathy added.
Saint Mother Theodore was born Oct. 2, 1798, in Brittany, France. Her feast day is Oct. 3, and Oct. 22 is Foundation Day for the Sisters of Providence when Mother Theodore and her five companion sisters traveled from France to the U.S. and arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840.
Those important events for Saint Mother Theodore and the sisters resulted in a perfect time for the church to offer the blessing.
"We wanted to recognize Saint Mother Theodore and the sisters," Kathy said. "Thank God, for Mother Theodore and the sisters."
The connection between St. Benedict Parish and the Sisters of Providence runs deep. Sister Marie Grace Molloy, a volunteer with the Sisters of Providence Archives Department, noted the sisters taught at St. Benedict School from 1882-1970. (The school closed in 1970.)
St. Benedict Parish's blessing during Mass was inspiring to the Sisters of Providence, including Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior.
"I am convinced that Mother Theodore is a very 'accessible saint' — a saint who already has endeared herself to many — but whose life and words have the potential to influence many more 'ordinary' people who are trying to lead good, spiritual, meaningful lives," Sister Denise noted.
"So when the parish community of St. Benedict's indicated an interest in having her statue in their church, it said to me that they want to come to know her more — to let her values influence, strengthen theirs. That Mother Theodore Guerin was a frequent visitor to Terre Haute, that she came to love the people and place of Terre Haute makes her more real, more 'believable' to those of us in this area," Sister Denise said.
Father Edmund Goldbach, who conducted the blessing of the statue, said, "It's good to see so many sisters here for the occasion, as the parish honors the local saint." He directed attendees' attention to the place where the Saint Mother Theodore statue would be placed in the church.
Sister Ann Brendan Burget, who also attended the Mass, graduated from eighth grade at St. Benedict School in 1949. "I was baptized there, made my first communion, and first Penance there," she said. "My family sang in the choir on Sundays and my brothers were often altar boys."
Sister Ann Brendan's brother, Father Joel Burget, was pastor at St. Benedict for 12 years. "He still lives there in retirement," she said, adding, "I was very pleased that the parish wanted to honor our Saint Mother Theodore Guerin."
Ken and Elizabeth Bormann, of Dennison, Ill., who joined the sisters at Mass, both have a strong connection to Saint Mother Theodore and the sisters.
Elizabeth, who had been a Sister of Providence from 1954-73, said, "I have been with Mother Theodore for a long time." She also mentioned that she is a sibling of Sister Rita Lechner (RIP) and Sister Mary Ann Lechner.
Ken said he and his wife spend a lot of time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. "We love being out there with the sisters."
After Mass, the church hosted a luncheon in the Parish Center. Those in attendance were treated to Sister Sue Paweski's portrayal of Saint Mother Theodore. That was something Sister Barbara Doherty enjoyed very much.
"If anything is about Mother Theodore, I want to be there," Sister Barbara said, adding that the saint brings people of all faiths together. "I love her and would walk anyplace to hear about her."
Annette Burch, a Terre Haute resident and St. Benedict parishioner, said she admires Saint Mother Theodore for the "work that she did and [how she overcame] the obstacles she faced at the time."
Saint Mother Theodore's faith, Annette said, enabled her "to do what she was sent out to do."


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Anyone going up to see the marathon(s)? I know there will be loads of people up in Town, but I am really tempted to travel up just to see & experience something (we missed out on tickets unfortunately, and I don't think my 52 minute 10k time qualifies me to take part in an event.....).
Didn't know if anyone had any advice on best points to head for - I've had a look at the route map.
when is it on, i've got friends in london i can stay with but no idea when it is on
I think a couple of people have already asked this... I know that marathontalk are getting a group together to watch it
lol, still dont know when it is, its not this weekend is it?
Here we are - this is for the women's olympic marathon
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Date: Sunday August 5th
Time: Race starts at 1100. Get there early!
Where? Corner of Friday Street and Queen Victoria Street (there's a pub)
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Thanks all
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On my map London is definitely not up!
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She is such a blessing n my life. I just love giving my little blessing special things I made, and see the happiness sparkling in her eyes when she receives it!
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Just over a week ago I felt like doing something with my hands. Something that didn't take too much effort, yet would keep me busy. I found my crochet needles and decided to start crocheting. I really had no idea what I was crocheting, but I just started making row after row of single crochet stitches, which ended up forming a common shape possessing 4 sides. Yep that's right, a square!
It was in that moment that I decided I would crochet a blanket for my little sister. I mean really, how hard could it be?... a week later and I think my fingers muscles are twice their usual size due to the extreme crocheting I did all week long! haha
My female sibling had no idea I was making it for her, so when I had finished it, it felt amazing giving it to her! She loved it so much that she even started using it immediately! I'll post a photo at the bottom of the finished product :)
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1. Start by making a Slip Knot crocheting 22 Chain Stitches. Push your crochet needle through the 19th chain stitch and make a Single Crochet.
2. Keep crocheting single stitches till you get to the end of the row. Make 2 chain stitches, and then push your crochet needle into the 2nd single crochet on the second row. Work your way back. Etc. Now I'm not fully sure how many rows I did, forgot to count haha I measured them, so they were all the same size.
3. After I had finished the square, I took a different colour, in this case a dusty pink and did double crochet stitches all the way around the square. I did this to all my squares.
4. When I had made all my squares and double crocheted around them all I attached them all together at the back with single crochet stitches. I used a youtube video to find out how to do this, seeing as this was my first proper crochet project!
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Discussion in 'The Coffee Shop ~ Chit Chat' started by MD4x4 Fireman, Jul 16, 2007.
Any other firefighters on here?
Im a Fire Fighter in Pa
I'm not a firefighter, but my brother in law is. He is not active at the moment because he is in the Army reserves and got called up again. He should be back to active firefighter in November. I also have two uncles that were firefighters and two of the guys I deer hunt with are firefighters. I have a great respect for what you guys do.
what station you with?
im a vol fire fighter for Rockledge and paid fire fighter fot City of Phila. E-50
Nice, do you know which station it was that had the church(i think) fire and the roof and stuff collapsed and they had a mayday? I heard in small volly stations in PA almost anyone can ride any truth to it???
For that church fire there was one in West Phila . almost a year ago and they did have a mayday go out . no one got killed that is a good thing .
For the Volly they all have to go to school but there Diff levels of school . The company around Phila area you have to go to school a state level .
The companys that are in the pocinos (for say) you have to go to school on a county level . But not all are that way Some company make you go to a state level school . So no you can not just jump on a truck and fight fires :no: :no:
IN the Company that I run with you have to be a FF-1 state level to ride a truck but not the first out . You have to be FF-2 state level for that . To ride heavy rescue ,You have to be a resuce tech level . We run around 400 500 calls a year that is alot for a volly co.
do you know where i can find the video from that? i saw it once but cant find it again.
http://www.phillyfirenews.com/ look in the video or the live wire part I think it is in there ............
didnt see it on there. its the one where the bell tower collapses
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Hero German Shepherd!
I just watched m.s.n.b.c. " caught on camera. A story about a normally sciddish Shep! That meet a state trooper in Alaska" that meet the trooper at the end of a road out in the middle of nowhere! Got the trooper to follow him" he keep looking back at the trooper too make sure he was following him! I thought I was watching lassie! Lol. They came to another road" went down the road a building was on fire" this normally sciddish dog meet the trooper as he got out of his car" and nusseled and licked his hand. His owner was laying in the snow" he had caught on fire when he dropped a tool and knocked gas on a fire!
The dog not only saved his life! He went back down the road" and led in the fire department!
Hollywood couldn't write it any better! Just wanted too share" what a great shy dog! That truly loves his master! Bill:)
Sounds like a definite hero. I think all GSDs are hero's in waiting.
wow That's so cool. I read a story. It wasn't a GSD. I think it was a blue healer but this rancher went it to make this bull go into a corral swinging a bucket. The bull got mad and charged him. He knocked the rancher down and broke his leg. This dog raced up and latched onto the bulls nose. The bull swung his head around again and again throwing the dog around in the air. The dog hangs on until the guy crawls out of the pen. Not a GSD but, aren't loyal dogs amazing?
I think this is the one your talking about.Here is the link to watch the video. I love that story:)
German Shepherd leads trooper to explosion site, injured owner - YouTube
That's it thanks for sharing with everyone! Bill:)
man's best friend, right there...thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info and the link, i love the breed more everyday.
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New Delhi: Pacer Rudra Pratap Singh on Monday denied being managed by Rhiti Sports, the firm in which Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has a 15 per cent stake, raising questions of a possible conflict of interest.
A newspaper on Monday reported that Dhoni has a 15 per cent stake in the company, which, the report claimed, manages RP Singh, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja and Pragyan Ojha.
"Don't know what exactly is running in the news but just to clarify I'm not with Rhiti Sports," tweeted RP Singh after the report came out.
RP Singh has played 14 Tests and 58 ODIs for India. He has taken 40 wickets in the longer format and has 69 scalps in the one-dayers. He has been out of favour for some time and has not played a Test or ODI since 2011.
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Victoria, Rachel, Miranda: Skinny Pregnant Stars — How Thin Is TOO Thin?
Instead of seeing full faces and new curves, we have seen a handful of pregnant celebrities looking pin-thin throughout their third trimesters! An expert weighs in on if this is OK.
Yesterday, April 29, Victoria Beckham, 37, arrived to the wedding ceremony of Prince William, 28, and Kate Middleton, 29, looking amazing, but frail for someone who is seven months pregnant! And after thinking back, we realized there have been a couple of celebrities who have had skinny-minnie pregnancies! But, is this OK?
Obstetrician Dr. Tara Solomon tells HollyBaby.com that some women are naturally thinner throughout their pregnancy and that it's not necessarily a problem. "There is no correct weight gain," she explains. "Some overweight women can go without gaining one pound and still have a healthy baby."
Dr. Solomon adds that the average weight gain during pregnancy is 25 pounds, but that women who work out and eat right can gain less. "If a pregnant woman exercises and eats healthy, the only part of her body that will significantly grow is her abdomen," Dr. Solomon says. "Pregnant women need more protein and iron to help the developing baby. Green leafy vegetables, lean chicken, meat and fish are a must. Don't forget calcium as well."
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Geelong are confident Travis Varcoe will be fit to take on Sydney next Saturday even though the livewire lasted just a quarter in his AFL comeback from a chronic foot injury.
The Cats' 34-point win over the Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Simonds Stadium was Varcoe's first AFL match since starring in last year's grand final win.
The 24-year-old, considered an ace up Geelong's sleeve ahead of the finals, sustained foot stress fractures in January and has had several setbacks in his recovery before making a successful VFL comeback last weekend.
But he hobbled into the rooms at quarter-time and did not return before being subbed out of the game early in the second quarter.
"Looks like he's just stretched the joint in his foot, near his ankle," Geelong coach Chris Scott said.
"He's done something a little bit new. He's had a stress fracture in his foot, and this is a completely different joint, different area of the foot.
"They don't think it's too serious, but there was certainly no point risking it, given that we took a little bit of a risk to play him anyway."
The Cats are desperate to get as much match fitness into Varcoe as possible and Scott admitted they wanted him to play much more than 17 minutes.
"I can understand his hesitancy when he felt some pain in that area, but he and the medical staff are very confident it is unrelated and more minor - more a joint thing than a broken fracture, bruising-type issue," he said.
"They think he'll be OK for next week, without being in a position to guarantee it."
Scott described the performance of the reigning premiers as 'OK but not much more than that'.
"The bottom line is that the result of today's game didn't mean a lot and I thought we played accordingly at times," he said.
"I thought our first half was pretty good. Third quarter got away from us a little bit. But when it counted, particularly early, we played pretty well.
"The conditions made it a bit of a scrappy day, so I think we'll come away thinking we've got a chance to work on a few things and we've still got a bit of room for improvement."
Scott was unconcerned by the fact the Cats were thrashed in the clearance count 42-23 and had 383 possessions to the Bulldogs' 425.
"Some of the statistical numbers weren't great. But in some ways I think that is an indication of the way modern footy is played. Some of the things that people have held very dear maybe aren't as important as they think they are," he said.
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Chris Mesley steps to the microphone representing the Albany Police officers (not much longer Christian!) So, after being mentioned in the previous meeting as stating that he doesn't care about the cost to the taxpayer" he and his union boys are going to take their raise. Now, he is begging for his health insurance...hmmm...I thought the amendment only addresses retirees. Well, I guess nothing is settled on anything yet.
Another citizen, a member of aVillage, steps to the microphone to express thanks for the Council for their support over the last month. She goes a step beyond asking for the bath house to remain open, she wants to also transform it into a community center for our children. Okay, this lady just made a plea to keep the bath house open and then states that she "didn't even know the bath house was there."
Next up, a member of the retired chapter of Council 82 concerned about his health benefits. Okay, now this guy's got it right...while I disagree with huge bene packages for our AFD retirees...that's a contract from the past and the City is obligated to adhere to it. You can't go to this guy after he is retired and tell him he must pay more now. I should say, even the sponsors of the amendments know it's going to fail, but, if for some reason, it went through, I don't believe it would stand up in court. But, hey, my fire fighters, I'm glad you're listening.
Up next, another of the Bath House groupies who didn't know it existed to date. Seems that there is some false hope that there will be a grant available. Now, as a grant writer, I can tell you that is not going to happen anytime soon. Maybe some local philanthropist but not a grant.
(I'm distracted by the two attorney's whispering in the ear of the Chair of the Finance commitee as they exit the chamber....hmmm.)
Okay....last speaker but another speaker has entered. Now, the new rules which are, for the first time, in effect for tonight, (now remember this is their rule) state that no speaker will be permitted to speak unless they sign up by 7PM. So, they vote...on the very first night the rules are in effect...to over-ride their own rule for two late comers to talk.
Next up, the late arrival, he is a police retiree and notes, as the previous retiree...they are on fixed incomes and, he adds, this would put him in the "poor house." Now, it seems that the contract states that these guy's get life long health benefits because they weren't paid well. As I said, there would be a pending legal battle if there were any chance that these amendments were to stay alive more than a few more hours.
Another Bath House activist steps to the microphone as Ms. Jackson holds her signs up in front of her in the audience. Now, this sign holding has never been permitted in chamber before and I think Jose Lopez might have been a bit more assertive than Ms. Jackson so I'm we gotta wonder what's up with that.
I gotta wonder if these folks get tired of losing battles....the bath house is, sadly, going down.
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pritty sure my boots are to big. how big is to big?
i live in aus and there arnt many snow gear shops, but i bought snowboard boots at the begining of the year, some company that travels around the country saling cheap gear, anyways i tried the boots on and they seemed to fit fine and the salesman, was sure they were aswell.
there a jap size 28, which only till now i realized is a 10us, and according to my foot measurment should b an 8. when i tryed on the boots i never realized how far back my heel needed to be, and after slaming it into the boot i have a good cm at least from my toes to the front.
im just wondering should i just go get some new boots straight up or try with these? im going to whistler in two weeks, but am guna b in vancouver for 5days beforehand, and dont know if i should try these out and if theyre no good, buy new boots in whistler $$$$ or just buy new ones before i try these, in vancouver,?
im guna b there for the season and am a novice
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If your gonna be there for the season then there is no shame in forking out a few bucks to be comfortable for the season. 5 months is a long time to spend in cheap boots that hurt your feet and wont support you (this is assuming they are some cheapo brand)
I'd be keen to have a good look through Van and see if you can try a few more on and get some good advice rather than that of a travelling salesman....
In saying that whistler is gonna be epic this year. i can feel it. i hope.....
couver ain't much cheaper than whistler from my experience. and there is a better use of your tourist time than trawling around shops in a big city IMO.
but your boots are defo too big; i am mondo size 28 and if you are meant to be a seppo 8... i reckon you should rent some once you get to the hill rather than fork out big bucks.
and next time, don't buy junk from the back of a lorry! :D
oops.... i thought i read you were going to whist FOR 2 weeks, not IN 2 weeks.
a sesason might be a pricey rental period! :rolleyes:
mind you, i also read your first post as starting: 'i live in anus'....:laugh:
quitting caffeine is a bitch for my attentive skills!
yeah, i do get a bit of heal lift when strapped in, ill prob just try flog these off, and grab some more over there.
wasnt quite of the back of a lorry, they set up in a hotel function room, ha, meh i didnt pay to much and guess its a lesson learned.
the only thing im worried about is when i get smaller boots my large flows may b 2 small.
Then flog them off as well :) I'm sure it wont be hard to off-load gear to staff up the mountain. We'll all be lookin for cheap gear.
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i am heartened by the fact that no matter how bad life seems to get, there is always someone out there worse off!:D
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Michigan state representative Lisa Brown was banned indefinitely from speaking on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives after she used the word vagina as she voiced her vehement opposition to the state's anti-abortion bill on Thursday. The bill could criminalise all abortions after 20 weeks' gestation in all cases. As news of the ban circulated, women – and men – took to Twitter to object, and set #Vagina trending.
Rep. Brown, who voted against the legislation, told supporters of the bill, "I'm flattered that you want to get in my vagina, but no means no." It was apparently this comment and the use of the word vagina that got her in trouble.
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Jezebel, a women's blog featuring posts on celebrities, sex and fashion, posted this piece expressing outrage at the banning:
I spoke with Rep. Lisa Brown, who was on the floor of the Michigan State House when we talked (because it's not like she was allowed to participate in any debates today, right!? Cry.). She's confused about what she did to offend the Man-Gods who want to run Michigan's uteruses, but she's got a couple of theories. During yesterday's speech, she mentioned her Jewish faith, which she thought might have irked Republicans. But more plausible is the explanation that it was her use of the medically accurate, anatomically correct word "vagina" during the debate ("I'm flattered that you're all so interested in my vagina, but no means no.") grossed her male colleagues out. "What word should I have said?" she asked. Apparently, "vagina" is another v-word that Must Not Be Named. Like Voldemort.
Brown's looking into her post-ban legal options, as her inability to speak on the floor of the House means that her constituents are effectively unable to have their Representative weigh in. Both women have been told (through their party leader because Michigan Republicans are trying to break the douchebaggery land speed record) that the ban is indefinite.
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Self-proclaimed 'raging Liberal' and pro-choice believer Rachel pointed out that men and women both should respect vaginas:
I think female representatives across the US should find an excuse to discuss anatomy on the floor. "Vulva, clitoris, #vagina, cervix, etc."
Others said that the real issue facing Michigan was not abortion, but unemployment.
Know what's a bad word? 'Unemployed'. So, Michigan GOP, why don't you do something about creating jobs? One last thing - #VAGINA
Dear @MIHouseGOP, here's other words for vagina since that word isn't allowed. Twat.Pussy. Vadge. Snatch. Cooter. Vajayjay. Muff. #vagina— Nina Bargiel (@slackmistress) June 15, 2012
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Men weighed into the debate online, asking if other names for the vagina should be deemed offensive too:
Okay, #VAGINA is bad but what about the Kitty Kat? Pum Pum? Vajajay? Coochie? Down yonder? Punany? The Box? A piece? The Chamber of secrets?
State Rep. Barb Byrum was also banned after she gaveled out of order, as seen at the start of the above video. She was attempting to protest after she wasn't allowed to speak on her amendment to the bill that would have required proof of a medical emergency or that a man's life was in danger before a doctor could perform a vasectomy.
State Rep. Barb Byrum, D-Onondaga, said Thursday she believed she was banned from speaking on the floor of the state House of Representatives because she introduced an amendment Wednesday that would apply the same controversial abortion regulations to vasectomies.
"The state does not regulate vasectomies," she said in an interview Thursday. "If we're concerned about making sure babies are born, why are we not talking about vasectomies?"
In a widely circulated video, Byrum can be seen asking to speak about her amendment.
She was not recognized by Majority Floor Leader Jim Stamas, R-Midland, who told her she was "out of order" for attempting to speak.
Source: Michigan Live
Man, I am getting gaveled down everywhere I go. Who knew so many people in Michigan carry gavels with them? #vagina
To make light of the issue, people started placing the word vagina into famous movie lines:
nobody puts #vagina in a corner. #VaginaMovieLines
"GOOOOOOOD MOOOORNING, VAAAGINAAAA!!!" #VaginaMovieLines
"Life is like a box of vaginas; you never know what you're gonna get. #VaginaMovieLines
"We're going to need a bigger #vagina!" #VaginaMovieLines


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