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Sir Stuart Rose impressed me in Sunday's OFM - especially because he cooks himself. But how often, I wonder, does he shop in his food-only M&S outlets?
Last week I went, as I do about once a week, to the Paddington Station M&S. There I found shelves packed with microwavable ready meals, convenience foods, pizzas - all sorts of "value added" stuff of the kind that Michael Pollan, in his new book, In Defence of Food, complains "is no longer, strictly speaking, food at all."
Granted, this is not a large M&S, but there were practically no raw ingredients, no real food, of the type I (and I'm sure, Sir Stuart) normally cook for ourselves and our families.
There was a good deal of fresh fruit, but there were no lettuces, except those in pillow-packs, hardly any fresh meat - and certainly no organic meat of the sort I buy. There was a little more fresh fish, but mostly farmed. There was no organic chicken, merely chicken of the sort Saints Jamie and Hugh urge us to shun. There was a (new) section dedicated to organic food - proper eggs, but mostly (and puzzlingly) processed stuff in tins.
Unable to buy anything I fancied for dinner except some tiny Italian tomatoes, I groused to the nice chap at the till about the abysmal choice of fresh food. He made it clear he'd heard it all before and often.
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A day later, at the much bigger Tesco Metro, Lower Regent Street (it counts as a commuter store, as dozens of buses stop outside), I saw brilliant chiller-counters brim-full of fresh meat, even organic.
I'm not against supermarkets - in Oxfordshire we haunt our local Waitrose, and cherish the wider variety of fresh food it has given us, but the food hall of the north Oxford M&S seems nearly as fresh-food-phobic as Paddington. Stephen Esom, the former chief exec of Waitrose, took up a new post last April as Director of Food at M&S. Maybe Sir Stuart could send him to visit Paddington Station.
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But seriously, this entire year has just flown by. It's been one of those years where the Lord has stretched us mightily. And it turns out that the stretching can be painful sometimes. But I am resting in knowing that all the stretching was necessary to "warm us up" for what He has planned for us in 2010.
I know you are all as tired of hearing about the economy as I am, but we did NOT choose the most "opportune" to step into ministry, cut our pay, and have a kid. Weird how God's perfect timing doesn't always line up with our ideas or logic. It's like "His ways are higher than our ways" or something.
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As the year draws to a close, I can't help thinking about this verse in terms of all our supporters. Because as scary as it is, we must trust that even if each and every one of you chooses not to support us financially, help will arise from another place. But who knows that you were placed in such a position (whether financially, as a prayer warrior, friend, support etc) for such a time as this.
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Becca, I love that verse and I do believe you are there "for such a time as this" I do pray for your ministry and will continue to be a prayer warrior for you!!ReplyDelete
I will be praying you guys..and spreading the word :)ReplyDelete
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Oh girl. Prayer is powerful.. but the reality is that it doesn't pay the bills. I wish I could hand you a million dollars; I have no doubt but that you would use it wisely. I don't have that chunk, but I CAN promise a small amount monthly. And yes, God wants to use us in these ways... IF we'll let him. I tell people about you a lot, but my words, while sweet, can't put food on your table or a roof over your head~and if you don't have those, it's hard to fulfil His mission for you). Praying that, if we all come together, God will move us to provide exactly what you need.. BELIEVING that He will make it wokr....ReplyDelete
The harvest is ripe but the laborers are few! This is so true, Becca. But you have stepped out IN FAITH and your boss is the most FAITHFUL of all. I'm claiming His blessings over you and your ministry. He is our provider even in these difficult times. I keep thinking about how he fed Elijah by ravens (and sometimes I've thought it would seriously come to that!!) And I know that if He gives me a little extra from His table, I will be so blessed to pass it along to you! My husband and I used to be in youth ministry and I honestly know how hard it can be yet how incredible and miraculous it is to see God provide against all odds. I'm praying that He opens the storehouses of His good treasure and pours it on you.ReplyDelete


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|May 13th, 2009, 05:52 PM
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89 jeep yj - ford 302,aod, np205
new price $6,000 at the end of the month i part it out
more pics at http://rides.webshots.com/album/571835784ZAyXrY ask and i will sent you more as i have over 400 build pics.
$8,000.00 cash, firm, I will deliver to your location (with in 150 miles) via trailer, jeep will be on castor wheels for mobility ( see not included in sale )
I am only selling as I was going to changing the drive train and it wont all fit so i purchased another vehicle as a platform. I can not even begin to tell you all the hours and $$$ that I have invested in the jeep. Save yourself time and money just put your own axles and suspension under a proven drive train. currently it sits on 37" tires for reference, jeep turns heads anywhere it goes sounds and looks good.
Body/ Frame/ Title 1989 jeep yj
Heater fan motor for a 1973 gm blazer
Headlight buckets cut for custom radiator installation
Custom built dual battery tray for yellow top Optima's
Custom built cross member so front drive shaft can pass threw
Custom built fan shroud
Custom rock sliders with foldaway steps
Custom rear bumper with 37" tire carrier and hi-jack carrier welded in to the frame
Hood pins
Winter full hard top gray and red doors, Summer Rock It gear fullback and 2 piece doors grey
Rear LED tail and side lights, front upper side marker located in the hood
Earl's and aeroquip adapters to connect ford power steering line to jeep 89 yj power steering box
Stock pitman arm drilled out taper
7" jeep tj fender flairs cut to look like a flat fender jeep
Frame is set up for rear tj coil spring the front leaf spring hanger were removed and refabbed
Engine 1984? Ford f-150 302 cid 10,000 miles on rebuild by Michigan motor exchange ( it runs great )
Reman long block motor
Edelbrock performer intake
Edelbrock performer 650 carb electric choke, off-road kit
Edelbrock valve covers
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new starter
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Be-cool radiator for stock yj custom mounting 13 lbs cap
18" flex fan
1.5" x 18" flexible upper radiator hose
1.75" x 14" flexible lower radiator hose
MSD A6 and Blaster coil ignition
MSD billet distributor
Bosh 8mm plug wires
Lokar tv cable for aod
Lokar throttle cable 36"
Headman headers, exhaust system 2 1/2" w/ 2 into 1 muffler
Transmission 1980's ford aod 10,000 miles on rebuild
B & m shift kit
B & m quicksilver shifter
B & m shift arm upside down for drive shaft clearance
Lokar fire wall mount dipstick for aod
Perma-cool 18-25,000 gvw trans cooler on custom brackets
Transfer case 1979 ford f-250 np-205
1.96 stock low range
Twin sticked
Front yoke in the rear
Drive shafts are both front shafts for the cv joint
Also included in the sale
Ford c6 transmission long shaft includes torque converter with approximately 1,000 miles on rebuild
Edelbrock re-jet kit
Ford aod transmission pan (I was going to make it a deep pan)
both hard and soft top set ups
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braking system including cutting brake, master cylinder, proportioning valve, line lock and all brake lines
front axle assembly, track bar, Tie rod and drag link, front springs, sway bar assembly
rear axle, rear springs (available separate), rear control arms, rear shocks, both front seats, battery, tires and wheels
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|May 14th, 2009, 11:31 AM
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it has a d44/d60 with 4.10s locked, but they are going in the new project s10 that is why they are not included. its not cheap to put high steer on and rebuild every piece and add disk brakes to the rear. if you want them bad enough i can add the $$$$ up.
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Well first, i do believe that 8,000 for a jeep with out braking system including cutting brake, master cylinder, proportioning valve, line lock and all brake lines
front axle assembly, track bar, Tie rod and drag link, front springs, sway bar assembly
rear axle, rear springs (available separate), rear control arms, rear shocks, both front seats, battery, tires and wheels is a little bit crazy. A person is going to have to put another couple thousand into this thing just to get it wheel-able...... Perhaps lower the price about 5k and it might sell.... But that's just my $.02.
You said to leave feedback if we are checking it out....So i did... Not meant to sound like an ass either...
|May 23rd, 2009, 11:31 AM
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thank you for the feedback it nice to know what other people are thinking.
cgrooters, i have about 4g wrapped up in the motor alone i am already losing $$$ but i gained experience building it so its not that bad but i cant give it away.
rob the plumber, slayerxj i know this has got to be the worst time to sell a ride, i have been out of work for 6 months. everyone in this state is selling everything and buying nothing.
i am hoping not to part it out as its a great looking and running set up that some one could just put different axles under (44/9, 44/60, 60/14, 2 1/2's, mog axles). i would take less off of it but i need those parts for the s10 build it took a while to match it all up, i still will be replacing some stuff.
would it be more appealing if i put some stock axles under it or just part it out?
|May 31st, 2009, 09:38 PM
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damman oil line fittings $6.96
michigan motor ex longblock 302 $2,019.30
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these are 2004 prices and does not include everything
|June 1st, 2009, 01:48 PM
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I understand all that, but lets say you have an average 1994 Z28 Camaro that is worth $4000. You have a shop replace the motor at a cost of $3500. This does not make the car worth $7500.
I understand your position, but it can be very difficult to get back money from "mods". The biggest red flag for your sale is how you don't get all this stuff for $8000.
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braking system including cutting brake, master cylinder, proportioning valve, line lock and all brake lines
front axle assembly, track bar, Tie rod and drag link, front springs, sway bar assembly
rear axle, rear springs (available separate), rear control arms, rear shocks, both front seats, battery, tires and wheels
$8000 is what people really expect to pay for a clean, V8, ready to rock YJ. Maybe you will get lucky though.
|June 1st, 2009, 11:01 PM
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i agree with everyone else. You don't get nearly what you put into a vehicle, out of it. Luckily, wrangler prices are awesome for sellers right now, and 8,000 would be a fine deal for your vehicle as-is.
However, spending 8k on it and needed to put thousands more into it is unappealing. Shit 10 grand is a decently modded TJ.
This will never sell for 8,000 with all the pieces missing, this is essentially a project jeep. Thats going to need a lot of parts an a lot of labor to get it moving.
I have sold lots of modified vehicles and one thing you learn quick is that your 4,000$ vehicle with 10k invested is not worth anywhere near 14k. You'd be lucky to see 8k.
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I agree with everyone else, too high of a price for what is actually for sale, if it were as it is with axles and brakes, it would be a good deal. There is a false thinking that when people put money into a Jeep or 4x4 that it increases the "worth" or value, in acuality it may be making it worth less because you are building it the way you want, which might not be what everyone wants. An example - I would rather have a stock motor and more upgraded axles/suspension than have $4,000 into a motor. So, to find someone that wants exactly what you are offering for this price sounds next to impossible. On a seperate note, if I had been out of work for 6 months, I would be selling the entire thing, not starting a new project, or at least keep your $4,000 motor for the next project. Of course I do not know your situation, but that is me. Good luck.
|June 4th, 2009, 09:55 PM
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next project is a s10 extend cab 3rd door
Cummins 4bt, nv5600, 203/205, d44/d60 locked with 37s
notice the parts from the jeep i still need, i have the rest already i just need the room to get started.
just put #1 piston into the oil pan on the stock 2.2 today
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By boycotting and disrupting Sunday's elections in Thailand, opposition protesters made sure that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra could not form a new government. Now it's time they admitted that they can't either.
Sunday's vote was over before it started. Demonstrators had earlier blocked candidates from registering in 28 constituencies -- enough to prevent any new Parliament from achieving a quorum. The largest opposition party, the Democrats, boycotted the polls entirely, thus casting doubt on the legitimacy of any victory for Shinawatra's Pheu Thai party. On Sunday itself, protesters disrupted voting in 11 percent of polling stations, which means months of bye-elections may be required before a full Parliament can be seated.
That appears to be the opposition's primary, if nihilistic goal: to drag out the process of certifying the election as long as possible. In the meantime, various anti-corruption bodies are rushing ahead with politically inspired corruption and impeachment charges against Shinawatra and her party's lawmakers. If those agencies toss out Pheu Thai, protest leaders say they will form a caretaker government of "wise men" to institute unspecified political reforms, and then will hold new elections.
This is a fantasy. While turnout was low, partly because no races were run in certain constituencies, more than 20 million Thais voted on Sunday. Some probably supported one of the many smaller parties that agreed, unlike the Democrats, to put forward candidates; others no doubt voted "none of the above" (an option in Thailand that other countries might do well to emulate).
But it's impossible to believe that the bulk of them -- Pheu Thai supporters, who have seen two previous elected governments led by Yingluck's elder brother Thaksin Shinawatra ousted in the past decade -- will be content to wait around tamely in hopes that they'll have another chance at the ballot box. Even if these largely poor and rural voters are dupes as the opposition claims, bribed by promises of free healthcare and government subsidies, they have grown accustomed to having their voice heard in national politics. They will not tolerate having those voices silenced, while Bangkok elites go back to ordering the affairs of the country.
Opposition supporters scoff at talk of widespread disturbances, even a possible north-south civil war. And it's true that Pheu Thai's popularity has softened due to the government's mismanagement of the economy and a multibillion-dollar rice-subsidy scheme. Regardless, any undemocratic ouster of the existing government would only redouble its support. It would certainly not take much for angry Shinawatra loyalists to gin up at least as much chaos as opposition protesters have in the last few months.
The truth is that any judicial "victory" for the opposition that does not result in stability and widely shared confidence will be no victory at all. Investors -- who have yanked nearly $5 billion out of Thai equities and bonds in the last three months -- would continue to flee, perhaps even faster as the Federal Reserve tapers its easy-money policy. Growth rates that have already been cut twice in recent weeks would stay anemic. Meanwhile, neighbors like Myanmar and Vietnam will continue to race ahead.
Some have speculatedthat the real goal of opposition leaders may be to ensure that they and not the Shinawatras are in power when the ailing, 86-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej passes away, so as to influence the succession. Even that, however, would not alter Thailand's demographic realities. Rising aspirations among rural and newly urbanized Thais can no longer be suppressed, no matter who sits on the throne.
A middle ground exists if both camps recognize the need to find a negotiated way forward. But first they need to admit -- to themselves as well as to their followers -- that neither side can plunge ahead on its own. A popular majority cannot rely on the ballot box to drown out the legitimate concerns of the minority. A minority cannot win legitimacy by repeatedly disenfranchising the majority. Until they acknowledge these basic and unexceptionable facts, they and Thailand can only lose.


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Foglesville, PA 18051
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Longswamp Bed & Breakfast
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Allentown, PA 18106
Spectators Bar & Grille
If you are out doing some wine tasting at Clover Hill or traveling the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail and need a bite to eat - stop at our favorite local bar; Spectators Bar & Grille. Their soups and sandwiches are great (the chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms and sauce is our personal favorite)! The owners and staff are so friendly, Spectators is only 5 minutes from Clover Hill Winery and you can have a glass of Clover Hill wine while you are there. Let them know we sent you. For more information visit their website at: www.spectatorsbarandgrille.com
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45 Old Route 22
Kutztown, PA 19530
The Bowers Hotel
When you are looking for a beautiful and historic country setting with good food The Bowers Hotel is for you. The Bowers Hotel dates back to the 1820 when the first structure, known as "Washington House", was built as a simple square log cabin. In the late 1800's the stone portion of the building was completed. Today the beautiful historic Bowers Hotel retains a great deal of its original charm and character, such as high ceilings, federal-era woodwork, the gas lamp in the barroom and the original, hand-carved oak back bar and drawers. Current owners, Rich and Bonnie Tremmel invite you to enjoy inviting entrees, presented in an imaginative manner and served with a welcoming country ambiance that will make everybody smile in approval. While enjoying your time at The Bowers Hotel be sure to enjoy a glass of Clover Hill wine as well!
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298 Bowers Road
Bowers, PA
The White Palm Tavern
When in the area and looking for a fun place to get a good meal look to The White Palm Tavern in Topton. The White Palm Tavern is a casual dining restaurant/bar, where the prices are down-to-earth "casual" as well. The White Palm Tavern has a very diversified menu, with something for everyone. Their menu includes some choices you may not find anywhere else. Their Crab-Topped Pretzel appetizer is one of our favorites, as is their "Aloha" sandwich. They offer many specialty sandwiches, wraps, and entrees, along with home-made desserts. So be sure to visit this warm, inviting restaurant, kick back and hang out for a while for a great dining experience.
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5 Centre Avenue
Topton, PA 19562
Dryville Hotel
If you are looking for good country style cooking, in historic surroundings, be sure not to miss the Dryville Hotel, located in the small town of Lyons. The Dryville Hotel has been providing scrumptious meals since the early 1900's. The charm of this early stone tavern with deep recessed window sills and period back bar add to its demeanor as a 19th century tavern. The food is always impressive as is the inexpensiveness of their meals. As if their prices are not low enough they offer nightly, weekly and monthly specials on food and drink. You can enjoy a glass of Clover Hill wine as you enjoy your friends and family, the vintage surroundings, good food, and friendly service.
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110 Lyons Road
Mertztown, PA
Valley Preferred Cycling Center - Trexlertown Velodrome
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is the most active and successful velodrome in American cycling history, which like Clover Hill Winery started as a dream. Bob Rodale's dream has inspired countless champions for more than three decades. Since the mid- 1970's, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center has created stars and produced top international competitors from local and afar. There is no doubt the greatest of them all is Marty Northstein. Valley Preferred Cycling Center is about five minutes from Clover Hill Vineyards and Winery. While visiting the Valley Preferred Cycling Center you can enjoy a winner of a wine from Clover Hill Winery. For more information visit their website at: http://www.thevelodrome.com.
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Breinigsville, PA 18031
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Kutztown, PA 19530
Meadow View Farm
If you love to garden – this place is for you! Meadow View Farm has over 200 types of peppers, 150 types (including Heirlooms) of tomatoes, eggplants and a large selection of unusual vegetable plants. The selection is unbelievable! There is also a pick your own vegetable patch, canned jellies, hot sauces and dried products. This place is truly a gardener's delight! They are open 9am-6pm Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays. Closed in January and February.
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Kutztown, PA 19530
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The Clover Hill Winery in Robesonia is very close to other venues which provide for a wonderful one or multi-day visit to Berks County and surrounding areas. After visiting Clover Hill, many people have lunch or dinner at Ozgood's in Robesonia, a pleasant pub type restaurant serving great food and drinks. Many other fine restaurants dot the landscape from the winery to the Reading area. Great trails which stretch from the lake to Grings Mill and beyond bring out multitudes of walkers and bikers, who then visit one of the picnic areas for lunch and the Blue Marsh swim area for a refreshing day in the water. Two excellent boat launches provide easy access for boaters and skiers. Those with canoes can access the upper tributaries of Blue Marsh. After visiting Clover Hill and Blue Marsh, many people drive a few more miles toward Reading to the Goggle Works Art Center, or to Municipal Stadium to see future big leaguers playing for the Reading Phillies, or to the famous Outlet Capital of the World, the Vanity Fair Outlets."
Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake is located just minutes from Clover Hill Vineyards in Robesonia and is a great place to enjoy a day outside. At Blue Marsh Lake recreation includes swimming, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, and fishing.
There are also miles of biking and equestrian trails around Blue Marsh and a great place to go birding and picnicking. Learn more about this beautiful day of adventure at: http://www.nap.usace.army.mil/sb/bm_guide.htm.
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1268 Palisades Drive
Leesport, PA 19533
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Update, 4:25 p.m.: The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board of directors has just approved a pilot program to begin regulating employee shuttles in the city.
The proposal was passed by a unanimous voice vote that came after two hours of sometimes angry public comment.
The hearing took place after anti-displacement protesters held another in a series of protests against the buses, which are used by Google, Facebook, Apple and other tech firms to transport workers to the South Bay. In today's action, marchers blocked buses reportedly headed for Google and Facebook at 8th and Market Streets for about 30 minutes during the morning rush hour. The activists, who are demanding the city take action to slow the pace of evictions and limit rent increases, then marched to the San Francisco Association of Realtors before holding a rally at City Hall.
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- Designate 200 stops for shuttle use, many of which are Muni bus stops.
- Impose rules to prevent shuttles from blocking Muni vehicles or other traffic.
- Charge buses $1 for every stop they make. SFMTA planners say that will raise $1.5 million over the life of the 18-month pilot and defray the program 's costs.
The SFMTA board heard about two hours of public comment on the proposal. On the anti-side, residents and activists said the $1 per stop price was too low, that the buses are out of control on the streets, that they pose a danger to pedestrians and cyclists, and that they're helping fuel the displacement of tenants unable to pay rents driven upward by the influx of highly paid tech workers.
"Nothing's going to change until people rise up and do something, and stopping these buses would be a step in the right direction," one speaker said.
On the other side, several tech company and bus service employees said they supported both the shuttles and the pilot program. They said the buses reduce car trips, cut pollution and provide economic benefits to the city both by fostering the current tech boom and by encouraging those who commute to Silicon Valley via bus to spend more in the city.
A speaker who identified herself as Krista Jones, an employee of bus service Bauer's Transportation, said activists were indulging in "misplaced hostility" by blaming the buses for the city's housing and displacement issues. "Wake the hell up to what's really going on," she said.
KQED's Mina Kim talks with News Fix editor Dan Brekke about the details of the pilot program:
Update, 2 p.m.: The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board meeting has started. On the agenda: a pilot program under which shuttle operators would pay for using city-owned and -maintained stops. (Before that item came up, the MTA board heard public comments calling on the agency to do something to respond to a rising number of pedestrians being struck and killed by cars in the city.)
KQED News reporter Alex Emslie is at the meeting:
#SFMTA Mtng on #techshuttle regulations getting underway … packed room. Just avoided getting kicked out. pic.twitter.com/Q0xscmFHUL
— Alex Emslie (@SFNewsReporter) January 21, 2014
At least 27 speakers waiting to sound off to #SFMTA board abt #techshuttle regulation… next item after director's report.
— Alex Emslie (@SFNewsReporter) January 21, 2014
Update, Noon:
Bay City News
Rebecca Solnit, a local author and historian who has written extensively about the impact of tech workers moving into San Francisco, said today's protest is about fighting for the "San Francisco dream."
"It's the dream that you can be idealistic, that you can lead a really meaningful life … that you can live in a city that has room for everyone," she told the crowd gathered at City Hall this morning.
"I think the reason a lot of us were out there blockading this morning is that we're looking at a city that could become homogeneous, that could become a very dense suburb … as it becomes a bedroom community for the Silicon Valley," Solnit said.
Update 10:30 a.m.
Bay City News
A group of several dozen protesters briefly blocked two tech buses at Market and Eighth streets in San Francisco this morning. As of 10 a.m., the buses had been allowed to leave and the protesters had marched up Market Street to the offices of the San Francisco Association of Realtors at Grove and Franklin streets.
"This is ground zero for the battle of renters in San Francisco," a woman yelled through a bullhorn while gesturing at the building.
Other protesters played musical instruments including drums, a saxophone, a trombone and a clarinet. The crowd chanted, "What do we want? Stop the evictions!"
Bernal Heights resident Amanda Ream, 38, said she is participating in today's protest because she wants San Francisco to "maintain the diversity and culture that I love about it."
Protester Barry Hermanson, 62, a homeowner in the Sunset District, said, "The eviction crisis is out of hand…The gentrification in this city is incredible." Hermanson said he is running for Congress, in part because he says he is concerned about a lack of affordable housing.
The group protested outside the Realtors' office for about 10 minutes before heading back toward Civic Center.
[Picking up with our original post:]
Reports via Twitter showed dozens of protesters stopped two buses at 8th and Market streets. It's unknown right now which tech companies are connected to the vehicles:
Protesters against the @google bus are at 8th and market. Lots of backed up traffic. Police just arrived #googlebus pic.twitter.com/tMHg6EMnTp
— Kyle Wong (@kwong47) January 21, 2014
RT @kurtisalexander: Exchange between police and tech protesters in downtown S.F. getting testy. #GoogleBus pic.twitter.com/We5osJRUx1
— SFGate.com (@SFGate) January 21, 2014
Here's a press release from the anti-eviction/anti-displacement group that organized this morning's protest:
Subject: Embargoed Press Release: Anti-Displacement Action Against the Relationship of Tech, Real Estate Speculation, and City Politics
Embargoed Press Release (keep embargo until 9am PST on 1/21/14).
Press Contacts:
Rebecca Gourevitch (650)248-1295
Roberto Hernandez (415)206-0577
What: Anti-Displacement Action Against the Impacts of the Tech Boom, Real Estate Speculation and City Politics
Where: Beginning at UN Plaza, marching to three locations
When: 8:30am, Tuesday 1/21/14. We will conclude by 11am. Some of us will reconvene at City Hall at 1pm for the SFMTA Hearing on the Tech Bus Pilot Program
On Tuesday 1/21/14 at 8:30am, a group of activists, organizers, and community members will join together at UN Plaza to protest the augmenting levels of displacement shattering the heart of San Francisco.
The three target locations will highlight what we see as the main causal relationship of displacement in San Francisco: real estate speculators and investors are capitalizing on the tech class that big tech corporations are inputting into the city. The city gives the tech industry major incentives to move in, be they tax breaks or practically free use of public bus stops and other infrastructure. Real estate speculators take advantage of this, abusing state laws such as the Ellis Act to displace longtime residents, disproportionately those who are elderly, disabled, and/or in other ways marginalized. This industry too has long had its hands in the pockets of politicians. The collusion between tech, real estate, and city/state politics is responsible for the unprecedented levels of displacement. Ellis Act evictions have gone up 170% over the last 12 months; no-fault evictions are up 83% over the last three years. Rents are up 20% along tech bus routes, and evictions have skyrocketed in SOMA directly correlating to Twitter settling.
We will march to three locations and will have speakers at each one, including community leaders, writers, and tenants who are being displaced.
We will reconvene at City Hall at 1pm for the SFMTA Board meeting on the $1/bus stop proposal. We maintain that $1 doesn't stop displacement.


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Fashion firms take on slimmer silhouettes for shows
By Astrid Wendlandt and Marie-Louise Gumuchian
PARIS/MILAN (Reuters) - Fancy canapes and champagne have become rarer, guest-lists smaller and celebrities tougher to find in the front rows of some fashion shows these days.
From New York to London, Paris and Milan, fashion houses, particularly smaller ones, have cut back on catwalk expenses while others have pulled shows altogether as the luxury sector feels growing pain from the downturn.
At Milan womenswear fashion week which ends March 4, the number of shows slipped to 79 against 99 last year.
"There are fewer catwalk shows but more presentations," Mario Boselli, chairman of Italy's National Chamber of Fashion, said, adding more brands were presenting overall at the week.
Examples of brands staying off the podiums include La Perla, which opted for presentations by appointment.
In January, there were 20 percent fewer shows at menswear fashion week, Boselli said. Italy's textile and clothing sector is already seeking government help as the crisis sweeps into the demand for clothes and accessories.
Buyers attending fashion shows -- from small trendy boutiques in Paris or Milan or department stores such as Saks and Bloomingdale's in New York -- said they planned to reduce their purchases this year, some by up to 30 percent.
At New York fashion week last month, regulars said shows were smaller, several had empty seats, the usual gift bags were minimal or missing and several familiar faces in the fashion industry were absent from the audiences. Continued...


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As I have said many times,when you live abroad many of the things you loved in your home country arent available in your new one. It's up to you to recreate those wonderful dishes. The problem with that sometimes is that you cant find the original ingredients. I found that out with cream of mushroom soup. I have yet to find it here. While speaking with another expat she told me to look for the powder form of mushroom soup and add only enough water to make it into a thick form of the cream of mushroom soup we are used to. I found it,tried it,and thankfully it worked! I am more lucky in the mexican food products. You can find a variety of mexican food items in certain stores here in the netherlands. I find myself looking with wide eyes when I see how much more we have to pay for those items but it's got to be done if you want it.
Taco salad is such an easy meal to make and you can add or take away things depending on your families likes. You might want to add in more of the ingredients or maybe add in mild flavored jalapenos,this is just a rough list of whats in there.I will give you our version of it and hope that you make it. Alot of times taco salad calls for Catalina,Thousand Island or Ranch Dressing to be added. I find that those take away from the over all taste so I came up with my own version of a dressing wich I will include. This also makes alot. It will easily feed 8 people or with our family of 4 we can eat once and have enough for leftovers tomorrow. Also with any of my recipes feel free to add in onion as you like it. We are not an onion eating family so whenever it calls for it I leave it out. Feel free to add one onion chopped up and cook it along with the beef. **For those living in NL,I went to Albert Heijn and bought two medium cans of the red kidney beans..not the super tiny can.**
Taco Salad
1 1/2 lbs of Ground Beef
1 packet of Taco Seasoning
1 can of Kidney Beans; drained and rinsed
1-2 cans of chopped Black Olives;drained
2 large Tomatoes;seeded and chopped up
2 cups or more of your choice of Shredded Cheese
1 1/2 heads of Lettuce;chopped up or torn into pieces
1 bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos
Between 1 and 1/2 cups of Sour Cream
Mild Flavored Taco Sauce
Brown the ground beef in a large pan. While that is cooking take your lettuce and tear it into pieces and put in a large serving bowl. Take your tomatoes,seed it and chop it up and add it to the lettuce. When your ground beef is brown,drain if needed and add the kidney beans. Then add your taco seasoning and fill the packet just under full with water. Mix it together,bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and let the beef,kidney beans and seasoning packet simmer for about 10mins. After you have simmered it you need to turn the heat off and let it sit while you make the other ingredients to give it some time to cool off before adding it to the lettuce mixture. Meanwhile add in your olives,cheese and take your bag of doritos and crush the chips inside. I find that simply opening up the bag and carefully crushing the bag all over works best. Take your dressing recipe and again this is just simply eyeballing it and going from there. I added in a bowl about 1 1/2 cups of sour cream and then tipped the jar of taco seasoning in there a few times. It gives it a very nice creamy texture. I also didnt add the dressing into the mixture but left it out instead to let everyone decide how much of it they wanted. When your beef mixture has cooled down for maybe 10 mins add it to the lettuce mixture and toss to coat. I added two dollops of the dressing and was one happy camper:o)


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How to Create a Blockbuster
The importance of blockbusters has been challenged recently by Chris Anderson's long tail theory that you can make money in many creative industries by selling specialized products to niche markets identified via the internet. For example, the new CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, the pharmaceuticals giant, likens the search for blockbusters to "finding a needle in a haystack when you need it." He also worries that a company is at risk if sales depend too much on one or two megabrands that could run into lawsuits from generic competitors or regulatory challenges.
On the other hand, the president of Warner Brothers (think Batman etc) aims "to take advantage of what has become a very global market by focusing on bigger films that require a bigger commitment." He believes in blockbusters and his strategy is to create more of them.
The pharmaceutical and entertainment industries are similar. R&D costs in both are high. Results are unpredictable. Drug research initiatives often dead end but occasionally lead in an unexpected direction to a blockbuster result. Some big budget movies are flops, others are sleepers, others meet expectations.
Perhaps the CEO of GSK is really telling us that he sees no promising blockbusters in the drug pipeline. In a globally integrated market, blockbuster brands that address common consumer needs are more important than ever. Consumers around the world are excited to share common experiences. Blockbusters also motivate salespeople, get them access to customers and drive distribution for other products in a company's portfolio. A company's commitment to searching out potential blockbusters and then investing in marketing to convert potential to reality attracts and retains top scientists and creatives.
Of course, any company needs a portfolio of development projects, some with predictable sales results, others more risky. The former pay for the company's daily bread and butter and fund R&D on future blockbusters. Inverness Medical Innovations, for example, is doing exactly that, milking its number one worldwide position in pregnancy test kits to fund frontier research into cardio diagnostics.
More risky than pursuing blockbusters is not to pursue them, to condemn your enterprise to a lifetime of slave labor harvesting the long tail of micro-opportunities rather than imagining, pursuing and marketing the global solution to an important, widely shared problem.
What then makes a blockbuster? Here are the Five S's, the five defining characteristics of blockbusters. How does your brand stack up?
#&149; Sheer size. A blockbuster has a transformational impact on a company and an industry, often opening up new markets worldwide. Blockbusters break sales records and exceed expectations. Around 100 pharmaceutical brands exceed $1 billion in annual sales. Procter & Gamble has 23 such brands.
#&149; Speed. It's not just the sales volume, it's the speed of the sales trajectory. Remember that the original blockbuster was a bomb that could destroy an entire city block. Blockbuster brands address pressing consumer needs so well that they often enjoy vertical sales lift-off. Think Viagra.
#&149; Scarcity. A blockbuster brand is often in such high demand that stock-outs and shortages occur in the market. Remember the consumer lines to buy the new i-Phone As imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the speedy availability of counterfeits is another indicator of popularity.
#&149; Sustainability. A blockbuster brand is not a one hit wonder. It is a gift that keeps on giving. Remember Intel's Pentium chip. Or look at the seven Harry Potter books and the five companion movies. Adding DVD and merchandise sales, and theme parks etc., Advertising Age valued the Potter economy at $15 billion.
#&149; Sizzle. A blockbuster does not just address an important need. It does so in an exciting and accessible way. Pfizer's Lipitor was not the first cholesterol reducer and was no better than Merck's Zocor, but superior marketing and sales made Lipitor number one. And, in the movie world, remember the magical and memorable special effects in the Star Wars series.
Are there additional criteria that define a blockbuster in your mind?


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Losing Weight Fast Versus Losing Weight Slow
You have probably heard that the best way to lose fat safely is slow and steady. And you have probably also heard that if you lose fat fast that you are more likely to gain it back.
But is this true?
According to a study published in the spring of 2010: "Losing weight at a fast initial rate leads to greater short-term weight reductions, does not result in increased susceptibility to weight regain, and is associated with larger weight losses and overall long-term success in weight management."
They continue to say,
"We suggest that, within lifestyle weight control programs, substantial efforts should be focused on promoting large rather than small behavioral changes during the initial weeks of treatment."
This seems contradictory to what we have all heard, "lose weight slowly and it will stay off longer."
So which one is true?
The Research
This study was conducted at the University of Florida, led by Lisa Nackers, and published online in the May issue of Springer's International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.
The researchers were attempting to find out if keeping weight off for a long period of time (months after completing an obesity treatment program) was easier to do if in the first month of treatment, the participants lost weight very quickly or slowly?
To get an answer to this question, 262 middle aged obese (BMI over 30%) women were enrolled in strict diet and exercise programs. Each woman was given a personal plan that would result in consistently losing 1 pound per week.
After the first month, the ladies were split into three groups, labeled FAST, MODERATE, and SLOW, depending on how much weight they had lost.
The FAST group contained women who had lost 1.5 pounds each week. The MODERATE group lost between .5 and 1.5 pounds, while the SLOW group lost under .5 pounds each week.
They continued the study for six months and, of course, the FAST group lost the most weight, followed by the MODERATE GROUP, and then the SLOW group…
This is not surprising, but read on.
The Results 18 Months Later (The Long Term)
Contrary to the popular belief that if a person loses weight too quickly, they are more likely to put it back on – the FAST group actually did BETTER than the slow group.
After 18 months (12 months on their own), the researchers checked in with the women for the final time. The results determined that members of the FAST group were five times more likely to achieve their goals of 10% weight loss.
And, most importantly, they were able to maintain their new weight after 18 months.
The researchers also calculated that ladies in the MODERATE group were three times more likely to achieve and maintain their weight loss goals than the SLOW group members.
So is Losing Weight Fast the Secret to Long Term Weight Loss?
You hear all the time about the secret to long term weight loss is a slow "lifestyle change." If you don't change your lifestyle, then a "diet" will just be a short term affair.
However, in this study, the FAST group lost weight at a rate of 1.5 pounds a week, which is considered safe by most if not all weight loss authorities.
What I am saying is that most dietitians would not say that losing 1.5 pounds a week is fast. So I wouldn't go on an overly aggressive diet thinking that this study somehow gives credence to the idea that fad diets are the key to long term weight loss!
What This Might Mean
It does indicate that it might not be wise to lose weight too slow. More research might need to be done, but it appears that if a person isn't seeing tangible results in a short enough time that it can hinder motivation.
And 1.5 pounds might just be that magic number. So again, be careful about using these results to go on an eating plan that is overly aggressive.
I will do more research and try to find that magic number for you. If you know of any other research please comment below.
Sources: Nackers, Lisa M., Kathryn M. Ross, and Michael G. Perri. "The Association Between Rate of Initial Weight Loss and Long-Term Success in Obesity Treatment: Does Slow and Steady Win The Race?"International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, May 2010.


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This is a discussion on From a 2012 WRX to?? within the Comparison: WRX vs World forums, part of the Community - Meet other Enthusiasts category; infiniti g37 IPL?...
You can't have everything - where would you put it?
This might sound crazy but why just keep the car? To take the depreciation hit for the sake of having two less doors is crazy.. atleast to me it is
Well, it looks like I will be in the WRX for a while. I negotiated an hourly rate with my consulting company, only to receive the contract that had a lower hourly rate than what we negotiated. Then, to make things worse, they totally omitted my travel, accommodations, and meals from it even though that was promised. Next, they agreed to my initial rate, if I ate the travel, accommodations, and meals through my consulting company. Umm, NO!
In other words, it looks like I am sticking with my day job and making extra money on nights and weekends when I can versus going back to being a full out consultant for the time being. Oh well, all is not lost though because I expect to have an option to buy into the CPA practice that I am currently working for soon since the owner is looking to retire.
I've had a 370z, very fun car, but lacks much improvement in the power department unless you go 6-10 grand for a TT kit. Not worth the money IMO.
The new 328i's have a RWD or AWD system and with the M package are about 43k. They are only at 240 hp, but that power is supposedly quite under rated. Also the fact that they have easy mods to boost it to well over 300 hp and have quite awesome handling. You also have the 135i M sport that has the ground effects and such. The 328i will also still get you 34 mpg on the highway which is nice.
The Audi S4 is also a very nice car with a tune makes 391 hp (at the crank). It's also around 45k.
2012 WRX: TurboXS DP, AEM CAI, TP stage 2 tune
M3 hands down. best car you can get for 60k IMO
2013 wrx sedan(saving up for a 2015 STI)
Previous faist cars: '05 Mustang GT '02 RSX-S, '91 SR20 240sx, '85 300zx turbo
Now I am working a higher paying job, and I am back on the new car kick. I want something with a DSG because I spend a lot of time in stop and go traffic. Besides, my 40 year old left knee is getting tired of working a clutch, lol.
My target date to get rid of the WRX is around May 2014, but that is subject to change.
You won't be able to talk me out of a Subaru
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Looking at a vehicle from an investment standpoint... Will my 2012 WRX be worth more money next year than it is today? I highly doubt it! In fact, will any car $60,000 or less sell for more money than I paid for it at a future date? For some reason, I have my doubts.
2013 wrx sedan(saving up for a 2015 STI)
Previous faist cars: '05 Mustang GT '02 RSX-S, '91 SR20 240sx, '85 300zx turbo
I'd have to purchase an outgoing model because I'm just not brave enough to purchase the M4 in its introductory year. You can thank Ford for that with my 2006 Mustang GT that had all the flaws that the 2005 had...


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