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I liked the layout and it was clean with a comfortable bed. The parking at the timeshares, very small spaces especially when you are next to the bushes.
Great bees and nice rooms. The location was far away. The pool was closed but was advertised as open. I think it should be heated to provide more activities.
Loved the property/ the grounds. Very beautiful. Staff was terrible. Service was terrible. Room was very small.
Convenience to the city and the wineries
The property and grounds are beautiful Our room was tiny and uncomfortable. No place to sit except the bed or a stiff slipper chair. Somewhat dated decor. The door to the bathroom didn't open completely because it hit the toilet. Once in the bathroom almost impossible to turn around. Overall we were very disappointed. This was not worth $300+ per night.
Check in went smoothly, the staff were friendly. They were able to accommodate an early check in and a late check out which was exactly what we needed for our stay for a friend's wedding. Loved the clean white smooth bed sheets. And the shower is amazing! The walls are thin. We woke up few times early in the morning. We could hear the couple talking, opening closing drawers, and opening plastic wraps. The refrigerator and a/c are a bit noisy... the little light from the a/c is also pretty bright too.
We had visited Silverado about 35 years ago. I don't think they changed the carpet or the decor in all those years. Everything looked old and shoddy. It definitely is not the luxury resort which we remembered, and as such is way overpriced. Their computer system must be very old as it took almost 30 minutes for us top check out while they were awaiting our breakfast bill. Although the staff was friendly, they did not seem well trained. Overall, it was a disappointment.
Quiet and tranquil setting on in a small golf course community Dated décor. The TV was from the 1980's.
Staff was great, room great, and activities were nice. Would recommend to all, but can't say enough about the staff... Nothing had a great trip
Alexis at the front desk was absolutely wonderful!!!!!! I had the best trip I've had in years. It was breathtaking and the staff was very friendly. I would recommend the silverado to anyone that wants to have a truly great time in napa! Nothing
The grounds/golf course is really nice. For the premium price, the facilities look a little tired. It needs a serious upgrade. The two bedroom suites are not even a part of the resort. You have to drive out of the property to get there.
Location and staff The facility needs significant upgrade. Felt like it's a condo in 1990.
Much nicer than any other Embassy Suites that we have stayed at. Sevice was great. We had booked two double beds and when they didn't have that available, they resolved it by giving us two rooms.
The breakfast and manager's reception were a good value. Location is very convenient to the historical downtown, where the majority of the restaurants are located. It was a $6 uber ride most nights. The location is also very close to the highway, making it very easy to get to the wineries. They didn't vacuum the floors! On the second day, we found popcorn next to furniture that we hadn't used the first day, and we hasn't eaten any popcorn. If you want a king-size bed, you have to book direct. And be aware - they say they offer rooms with two queen-size beds, but they're actually full-size beds.
Great customer service, beautiful courtyard and loved the complimentary breakfast. Ceiling was a little thin, could hear upstairs guests stomping around at 6am.
The free breakfast buffet was great. The managers happy hour every night was also very nice. The bed was decent The insulation between the floors is pretty poor. We could hear the people upstairs walking around. There was also some long-term stains on the towels that were in our room.
Location and included breakfast and happy hour. No individual AC units per room. Meaning the AC is the same temperature throughout the whole facility. Our room was a sauna and we had the worst sleep ever. We complained and were given a fan, but all that did was blow the hot air around.
Beautiful Hotel!!! Breakfast was not well organized, i would rather pay for it instead
Great place to stay! Stayed in a suite and the room was clean and large. Enjoyed the breakfast as well. Facilities were great, loved the pools and swans! Happy hour left something to be desired, but I can't complain about free alcohol and snacks. Parking was limited also but was never an issue
This place needs to update its heat/cooling systems. The whole hotel has to be on either heat or cool in order to get your room where you want it temperature wise. I will not stay here again! The first room that we were given was like a dungeon, all slate floors and it was cold and dark, our second room had mold growth in the shower. Please read above. The free breakfast was great and the hotel looks great, outside
The facility was beautiful, much more than I expected. The cook to order breakfast was a bonus. Room appeared clean at first glance, but I dropped something between the couch and needed to move it. The floor had a layer of dirt and there was food, clothing and all sorts of other stuff. The pull out bed and extra blanket in the closet were both soiled.
Room and breakfast. We were on vacation with our young children and while the facilities were lovely we could not enjoy them as pretty much the entire hotel allowed smoking exciting for one small outdoor seating area that actually included a sign 'designated for non smokers'. It really put us off returning to this hotel.
The good? Location. I arrived, and even though I had in black and white my reservation through Kayak, the hotel front desk could not find it. She then took my number down, but never bothered to grab the reservation code for follow up, which resulted in them calling me for the information. There was no offer to help or make right the situation. I just had to come back after they finished checking out the line behind me and wait for them to sort it out with Kayak or Orbitz or whatever vendor they said messed it up in the end. The rooms were just OK. I got a room over the front desk area, which meant that I heard quite a bit of noise. Thin walls/floors? I also found the plumbing to be atrociously loud. I used the toilet a few times while my partner slept and was afraid to flush because each time I did, the pipes went on for quite some time... Overall, I think the location did it justice, but otherwise, just so so.
Room was modern, clean and included breakfast. There was an amazing Italian restaurant next door, Il Posto The bed was very uncomfortable :( that would probably be our only complaint! And maybe if the offered water bottles, that would have been beneficial!
Clean room and grounds. Convenient to have the breakfast available. The controls on the heat/AC unit were damaged and we were unable to know what it was set to. The room was very cold when we arrived so we unplugged the unit. The refrigerator made noise also and we unplugged that too.
Convenient location and nice grounds. Staff was very accommodating. Window screens were broken and sliding window didn't work. Beds were squeaky.
Newly renovated w/ luxurious style, nice room for the price I paid. Bathtub doesn't drain properly Air condition hard to gage my cold got worst during my stay.
Very clean room. Nice bathroom. Nice pool. Great desk and counter space. Excellent location. Breakfast area too small. Rooms are kind of tight. Beds were creaky.
Location was convenient. The room we were assigned was a handicap room. Compared to our traveling companions our room was SUBSTANDARD. Bed was squeaky and uncomfortable. Poorly organized room and just plain disappointing. We had an ajoining suite and the people were loud until after 1 am... For the price we paid for our rooms we expected something nicer... If Ivy is the premier for best western they need to do some upgrading.
The location was nice, staff was pleasant, large breakfast selection. The bed was uncomfortable and squeezed with every move, we had to ask for an ice bin, and then our alarm clock had no cord/didn't work (very large paper weight) and when we asked for a replacement, no one ever came.
Terrible rooms, barely slapped together! And the front desk staff was rude when we asked if there has been a mistake in our room assignment. How embarrassing they put their guests in these rooms
Room was clean and beautiful. Beds had feather beds, down comforter, down pillows. Beautiful marble bathroom had robes and and all amenities. Very generous with towels. Breakfast from wonderful bakery next door was included and they pour you a glass of wine on check-in. Rooms had coffee maker, and they deliver water and chocolate later in the day. Walking distance to all of downtown restaurants, etc. Free wifi & parking. It was just perfect. nothing! It couldn't have been a better experience
Went with wheelchair. Despite an old hotel, everything looked new, although maintaining the old fashion look, and barrier-free. Right restaurants on the block, right behind is the river with paved ramps and walkways, perfect for strolling in a wheelchair. Breakfast room service comes standard with the stay. Best wheelchair vacation.
Spa services were great Hotel was very full and room was "upgraded" to a suite. Was not told before getting into room, suite was over Crush night club. Woken up at 12, 1, and 3 a.m. by drunk people yelling and leaving club. Despite calling front desk, noise continued. View from patio was of the building across the way and patio had a nest with dead bird inside. Not what I booked or expected. Had two previous stays here which were great. This was terrible and I never want to return there.
Nice location Very comfortable rooms Pool on the small side for that size resort Food at wedding reception was disappointing Meat was dry and fish was mushy
The resort was beautiful. Lots to do on site. Nice cafe for breakfast/coffee. The resort did not honor the reservation for a two queen bed room as reserved.
Great location Trash strewn hallways Elevators not working Soft lumpy bed Ants in shower Staff could care less
The room was beautiful with nice decor. it was pretty specious with a king size bed and a pull out queen size sofa bed. The welcoming bottle of wine was great. The whole property was beautiful esp. with the winery facing hotel. Our only regret was no one came to clean up our room even when the "no disturb" sign was not hanging outside the door. One cannot turn on the shower while standing outside the bathtub. As a result, one has to go inside the tub, turn on the water and stay inside the tub to wait for the water to turn warm.
Spa services and bowling
The room was very nice, clean, and comfortable. The location of our room was less than satisfactory. Much of the night their were noisey activities happening. We could hear the auction, music, dj, etc as if they were in our room with us.
Great and comfortable accommodations with great locations for Napa Valley attractions. Outstanding customer service!
Along with a Bible, there was a crucifix and a rosary in each room. I am Catholic and have never seen this before. It was amazing. Thank you.
Great products in the bathroom! We asked for a toothbrush and it took them >30 min to bring it, and then only brought one when we asked for two.
I've stayed here for both business and leisure now and love the cleanliness and staff! Free valet is great with plenty of parking on-site. • 20 minute drive to Downtown Yountville • Food at the pool and Siena are expensive
The property could have been better kept. There were a few fix-it items in the rooms. The lounge chairs outside looked a little worn and dirty. It seemed like there had been a few parties that weekend but the clean up is key for all guests to enjoy. Those small touches could make all the difference.
I enjoyed my stay there entirely! Unable to think of anything.
Beds are very confortable Breakfast could be more complete
I've stayed here before and came back because 1) the price is reasonable compared to other Napa motels 2) the history of the place (think Hollywood) is intriguing) 3) Nice pool and lawn with BBQ 3) Free continental breakfast Free WiFi was weak but usable in my room. It is better in other rooms.
For a 2 star hotel, i was shocked to see how nice the rooms are. I normally stay at 3 star and above hotels, but i was trying to save money this time around and i was shocked at how nice the room was! The room was a little small, but all new tv's and the bed was ridiculously comfortable and large! Its not the most romantic place, but if your looking for somewhere to stay, i HIGHLY recompensed this hotel. DIAMOND IN THE RUFF!
Like a 1950s motel, wonderful beds, nice breakfast. Have stayed here repeatedly over the years. Cheaper through Kayak than direct from them.
nice place to stay. enjoyed our stay . could not access wi-fi in room 7.
I was disappointed with the staff's inexperience and complete unwillingness to help because I booked wth a 3rd party. The receptionist was sarcastic, laughed at me, and had poor customer service.
You wouldn't expect such a great place by the two stars or exterior but wine valley was great! Awesome rooms that were clean, the staff was super friendly and helpful, and we were able to comfortable unwell into town. We will definitely stay here again!
Nice room for what we needed. Big enough. Nice bathroom. Decent breakfast selection. Stain on one of the bed sheets. Spider in the bed. Weird knocking noise from bathroom.
Great breakfast, great location Great service
hotel itself is nice - rooms are great, location is great, free parking. check-in process and staff are not service-oriented at all. i was told the room would be ready (early) by noon, then when I arrived they said they didn't know when it would be ready, but they only guarantee by 4pm. At 4pm, they said that housekeeping was making up the room, but when I walked by the door, I could see that there was no one there. no apologies, no empathy. at 4:30pm, here was my exchange with them: check-in staff: they're working on your room right now me: 'no they're not, i just walked by the room and no one's there check-in staff: i'm not sure but they're working on your room right now me: i literally just walked by the room - there's no one working on it check-in staff: they're working on it right now, and we'll let you know as soon as its ready oh, and did i mention I have diamond status with Hyatt? Can't even imagine how they treat 'regular' customers.
The highs -Beautiful bathroom -Extremely fast check in -Complimentary wine -Complimentary non-alcoholic snacks and drinks in the room -The bed -The Decor -the SILENCE The Lows -That we stayed such a short time
Informal but attentive service,comfortable roomwhere everything worked . Young friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast. Walking distance toany shops and sites. I was at a Hyatt property,Pier 66, in Fort Lauderdale last month and it was BAD, a disaster and i almost canceled this booking glad I Didnt
The bed was uber comfy. Bathroom slider style door doesn't afford any privacy. Street rooms are very loud making it impossible to leave slider door open to enjoy the crisp Napa air. Inconvenient self parking, no real self park entrance to lobby for check in. Overall the condition of the room lacks consistent maintenance between guests, i.e. Unknown origin of wall stains in sleep room and bathroom. Will NOT return to this property for future stays in Wine Country.
Ok for visiting wine country, but rooms facing the busy street should be avoided Location on busy street
Rooms are very clean but a bit tired - the basin in the bathroom was cracked and the extendable clothes line over thre bath was broken. The hallways are even more worn looking and dated but still comfortable place to stay.
We were Marriott rewards members and received very thoughtful care throughout the visit. Large, comfortable, clean room Location is good, but car-dependent. Napa downtown is a 10 min drive.
Concierge was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The front desk staff always took time to answer questions. Most unique part was the nightly wine tasting from local wineries. It was a great perk for your guests, and also a great opportunity for the local, boutique wineries to display their product. Win/Win/Win Traffic in area was difficult to manuever at times.
Nothing Pool area and outdoor seating was completely under construction. No where to sit outside. Paid for a garden view room and looked at the parking lot. Very disappointed with stay. Complained to front desk and had small amount taken off our bill. Dirty and doors ro outside not secure.
It's fine. Napa Valley planners prohibit too many hotels being built, so you really don't have much choice and there's no good "deals" anywhere. So, this is on the Southern side of the valley, and acts as a "gateway" hotel. I can tell you it is over-priced, but I guess that is relative. It's just crazy that you can find much, much nicer hotels in The City for half the rate.
Dyan and my eyebrow attendant (I am so sorry I cannot remember her name) did a wonderful job for me. I am in process of moving to sf (from fl) and am considering having them do my nails, etc on a regular basis. Cleanliness of the room and the deal I received via one of the booking agencies on Trip Advisor. Charge for Valet parking is too high, especially considering I always walked over to my car and did not have the guys 'go get it'.
The bed was incredibly comfortable, one of the best. Nothing. It was very nice, convenient to the local wineries.
Excellent location and amenities. Grounds looked great. Room was well appointed. The hallway carpet could use replacing.
My wife and I stayed one night for our anniversary at the Napa Valley Marriott. It left a lot to be desired. We have stayed at various other hotels in the Napa and this one did not even come close. For starters, the walls are paper thin (to the point where you can actually hear people in other rooms blowing their nose). While we were there, two holiday parties were going on. We called the front desk to complain about noise at 11:30pm and were told that they could not do anything since the parties both paid a considerable amount of money to host the events. This hotel puts large gatherings ahead of individual hotel guests and for this reason we will not be back.
very friendly and accommodating staff. Very comfortable beds! walls seem pretty thin. Could hear the vacuum cleaner above us.
Standard Westin property. Good location for Napa Valley visit. Property seemed to be trying just a little too hard to be a super-luxury resort, but then came up short in delivery. Had to ask multiple times for items promised earlier. Front desk lost a package we left for another guest.
The staff was very friendly and helpful in arranging a winery visit. Several of the "amenities" were closed or inaccessible during our stay. We were also placed in a room adjacent to the massive ac system which of course droned on during the whole of our stay, making it difficult to enjoy the balcony much less get a good night's sleep.
The rooms were spacious and I loved the pool area and the beauty of the facility. Being so close to the Silverado Trail was a bonus. It was pricier than it should have been.
Location Overpriced
I LOVED our stay at the Candle Light Inn. It is in a nice private location, close to Napa. The breakfast every morning was fantastic, the staff was friendly and helpful and the rooms were delightful. Truly a wonderful experience for my wife and I celebrating our anniversary in Napa. There is honestly not to much to critique. I guess if I had to nit-pick I would say the pool had some dirt in it from the surrounding trees. However, it was not enough to keep us from swimming and we weren't there because of the pool anyways.
\coffee on the floor early am. very helpful staff. The small bed
Decent room, most staff was very friendly Lost our reservation and ended up with a King + sofa sleeper instead of 2 queen beds. The staff at the restaurant seemed really rude.
Bed was comfortable. They placed us in a room that was the first one by the lobby and restaurant. It was loud and noisy. The balcony overlooked right into the restaurant's outdoor seating, which was very disturbing. So the 2nd night, I requested a change. They placed in another room that smelled like hospital. I wouldn't stay here again with cost/reward not attractive.
Hotel and rooms are nicely appointed first floor river view rooms have no view of the river
Very clean people at the front desk were very helpful and were to go and how to get they! Would say just a very quint place to stay if you are going to wine country
I loved the bathroom, it has a very romatic setting. I also loved hearing the birds in the morning very peaceful. I would recommend that you offer a welcome wine and cheese infront of your fireplace area. That would have topped it off for me.
great value for your money subpar lobby
The lobby area/bar was inviting, clean and comfortable. We had a glass of Napa wine by the fireplace and ordered appetizers. The back patio was inviting as well! Just a nice set up. People who had been in the fitness room working out, very sweaty, came straight to the breakfast room to eat without consideration for others. Gross!
The staff was very attentive and hospitable during our entire stay! A staff member greeted us at our car upon arrival to ask us for help and another member (RJ) turned on the fire pit for us when we were having a family lunch. My son gained a new friend. None
Hotel location is very good close to downtown riverfront and a quick walk to the oxbow market. The rooms are clean and very comfortable. The staff is very attentive and friendly. Nightly free wine tasting. They had smores kits available at the fire pit at no charge which was nice treat. I thought the shower was not hot enough and wish it was more high pressure
The hotel is localized in a wonderfull place.Our room was at the river side,it was fantastic!! We didn't like the lack of room in the breakfast.
Good size room. Clean and functional. Common areas. Lobby and bar were very dark and uninviting. Looks like they may need a redo with some lighting. No bellman -- you're on your own with your bags.
free continental breakfast, airline check-in kiosk, location, great staff
The rooms were fabulous! menu in the bar was sub par for a hotel of this caliber
Amazing spa. Great hotel, huge room and private balcony to enjoy coffee in morning or wine at night. Explore the property you will find many gems. Great location w/free shuttle to downtown napa. Not a single complaint.
The staff were very friendly. The housekeeping staff were exceptional.
Beautiful surroundings and Hotel very classy. Breakfast buffet low budget, ordered breakfast off menu next day and waited 35 minutes for oatmeal that never came, walked out.
The resort was very nice! Rooms were clean and comfortable. Having our own balcony was an added plus. It was in a nice quiet location. We upgraded our room primarily because I knew my husband would enjoy having a fireplace, but there wasn't much of a fire - there were tiny blue flames that could barely be seen around the logs.
I am sure it will be nice when it is done. Help with our bags to our room never arrived, our shower was clogged for days, it was somewhat hard to find.
ameneties toiletries were there. We had to call for toiletries such as shampoo, soap.
big room, free shuttle service to downtown, laundry, free wine tastings coupons, hot free jacuzzi, free bottle of wine somewhere old furniture, very noisy laundry (in the room), always lines on reception, almost everything extra is very expensive
We stayed in the one-bedroom suite (74 sqm). Very large and comfortable room. Very well furnished and equipped (washing machine, dish washer, two wash-basin). Lovely jacuzzi at the bedside. Comfortable dining table at the balcony - had a nice breakfast there everyday. Great location for Napa trek Walls are too thin. Noises from upstairs and next door are not insulated at all.
The facility was glorious and beautiful. They even gave us a free upgrade! The cards kept getting de-activated.
Great hotel! Big end nice room.
We arrive late and had missed the wine reception but the receptionist gave us 2 glasses of wine we could take up to the room. She then provided us with tons of information and recommendations. We took her recommendations and do not regret it one bit, for ashort stay in Napa I feel like we got the best of everything.
The comp wine and cheeses apon arrival and breakfast was good. Staff was really nice. Nothing was all great value for your money.
Convenient location (in town would be nicer, but for the price it's hard to argue with a few minute drive). Large, clean room, good bed, excellent shower, lots of convenient parking. Really, nothing to complain about. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Need to improve cleanses and amenities provided.
I'd say this is one rung above a motel, if that's what you're looking for and in Napa during high season this is your place. Staff was very friendly. Great location. Hair dryer was not attached to the wall (as it should have been, it was one of those hotel hair dryers) so it slipped all over the counter and overheated 3x while drying hair. Towels are old and ragged. Toilet seat was stained and old.
Room was a good size, clean, comfy bed. the staff, location, and value are excellent! VERY outdated decor, bathroom doors, and ac/heater unit. Upgrades would help lift the overall ambiance.
For being a no-frills type of hotel, I was very impressed. The staff was friendly and helpful, the hotel was very clean, the bed was incredibly comfortable and they even have a pool. Considering most visits to Napa include busy days wine tasting and evenings spent trying new delicious restaurants, I don't find that I need much more from a hotel than what the Napa Winery Inn has to offer.
Clean room and bathroom Front desk lady was a little rude. The furnishings, bathroom space, shower head were average in quality. I have stayed in a Best Western Plus before in Carmel, and it was a really great experience, furnishings were modern, bathroom was impressive. This one in Napa however, is not the "Plus" experience. It's essentially the same quality as a normal Best Western but at "Plus" prices. Also, the view out of our hotel was a wooden fence. We did have a patio, so we could sit outside and stare at the wooden fence. They offered "free" upgrades you could choose via text... but none of them were actually available. If no options are actually available, why offer them? Very strange, would probably not stay again.
Location, comfort and cleanliness Nothing. Everything was just fine
Staff is excellent.... Friendly and helpful
We were given a room on the bottom floor right outside the pool and hot tub area. The walls felt like they were paper thin, as we could hear every single noise from outside, as well as the rooms above us. This woke us up several times during the night, and staff were slow to respond. Overall it seemed very overpriced despite the location. Next time, we would be willing to spend a bit more money for more quality and a more comfortable stay.
Didn't care for the very high price. Way too expensive for a Best Western
I like the location of this property and the farmhouse design and vibe. The grounds are beautiful and the set up of cottages is really cool. Beds were quite comfy. Our cottage was poorly located next to the highway. Luckily I turned on the AC and the fan noise drowned most of it out. The cottage had several things that needed attention. Cracked tile, tons of scuffs on the walls, bathroom fixtures hadn't been wiped down and appeared dusty. Like a film of dust on the lotion dispenser is not ok. My husband and I asked to check in early and were not told that the room they had was a room with 2 full beds. We have two young kids and for 900$ a night, one king bed would have been nice. The staff at the check in were less than friendly or accommodating. I had to ask for water and they looked at me like that was a crazy request. A hotel of this caliber should offer water upon arrival especially on 90 degree days. Overall I was disappointed. I wanted so much more from this property and it just wasn't there. I likely won't return.
Beautiful, clean facilities in a quiet neighborhood that is close to - just a short walk, or even shorter cab ride- the nightlife of downtown. While our room was small, it had lovely, tall windows and an amazing Jacuzzi-style bathtub (complete with jets!). We were only there for one night and didn't get to take advantage of the pool or hot tub, but those looked great. The staff was personable, and not intrusive at all. We were greeted on arrival, and there were complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres waiting in the dining room. Like everything in Napa, it's fairly expensive for comparable quality in other locales. But I prefer to stay in hotels with personality rather than do the resort thing, and the White House definitely has that.
Great location within walking distance of downtown Napa, the Wine Train, etc. Room furnishings are oddly cheap and modern, not in keeping with the era of the home. Hopefully the 2015 renovations will rectify this.


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NEW DELHI (Reuters Life!) - Asia's largest literary festival kicks off this weekend in a historic Indian city, a testament to the growing global influence of Indian literature and its appeal to both publishers and authors.
Regional language novelists and poets will rub shoulders with Nobel laureates and Booker Prize winners at the seventh annual Jaipur Literary Festival as organizers showcase works from India's array of states and dialects to thousands of book lovers.
Nearly 50,000 writers, critics, publishers and fans are expected to pack the historic streets of Jaipur, the famously pink-tinged capital of India's northwestern state of Rajasthan, for the five-day event from January 21.
"This is the one time that the Indian middle class gets to see all of India's literary talent. Jaipur has become the place where people get access to writers they would not normally get an opportunity to read," organizer William Dalrymple told Reuters.
From only 14 attendees in 2005, the festival has grown into the world's largest free literary event, testament to literature's surging popularity in an English-speaking country with a bulging roster of internationally celebrated authors.
"The Indian book market is booming, book sales are going through the roof. And while the cover prices are lower than in the West, you now have a situation where writers in India can make a career from books," Dalrymple said.
"Twenty years ago India imported all of its books."
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Angelina Jolie is a modern-day icon, known for her diverse roles in film and her humanitarian work, as well as her breathtaking beauty. In recent years Jolie has cut back on film roles to spend time with her family, pursue philanthropy, and step behind the camera.
With her attention focused on directing and raising her large family, Jolie has said that she plans to retire from acting completely. Jolie recently told DuJour magazine that she "absolutely" plans to give up acting, adding "I've never been comfortable as an actor; I've never loved being in front of the camera." She later clarified those remarks to Entertainment Weekly by saying she has a few more projects on the horizon before she steps behind the camera, rather than in front of it, for good. "I see myself moving into directing more and doing much less as an actor," she said. "I have a few more in me, ones I have been developing for some time, so I will do those before I step away."
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2011 Breeders Cup Classic result and So You Think
Dual Cox Plate winner So You Think finished a gallant sixth to Drosselmeyer in the 2011 $5m Breeders Cup Classic (2000m), at Churchill Downs in Kentucky today.
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Philadelphia -- The Pep Boys has named David Stern as executive VP, CFO, effective Sept. 10. He will oversee the finance function, as well as technology and corporate development.
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Gailey Children
James Dolphus Gailey
Grace Amanda Gailey
Nellie Mae Gailey
Children of James Newton Gailey and Eleanor Elizabeth Brock
Brock Community, Parker County, Texas
My grandfather, James Dolphus "Doc" Gailey, had two younger sisters whom he adored. Grace and Nell were doted on by him and his parents and they grew up so attached to one another, their sibling love and devotion was a thing to be admired. I feel it gave all of their children and grandchildren an example to learn from and a standard to strive for. It was always such fun when the aunts came to visit. Some of you may remember that Doc and Grandma raised me so I, more often than not, call my mother's aunts my aunts, when in reality they were my great-aunts. And my sisters and I would usually go with Doc and Grandma to the aunts' houses to visit, so I find myself remembering things about them that my 1st cousins do not.
All three of Jim and Elizabeth's children were born in the Brock community of Parker County, Texas.
Their only son, James Dolphus "Doc" Gailey was born on November 8, 1898 and died, probably of a broken heart, just five short weeks after my grandmother, Edna Alice, died from complications of multiple myeloma. She died in St. Joseph's hospital here in Fort Worth on August 30, 1976. Doc died in his easy chair reading a postcard from one of my sister's who lived in LaPorte at the time. He had been so despondent since Grandma passed away and all of our urging to have him visit one or the other of us fell on deaf ears. He died on his baby daughter's birthday, October 6, 1976. Irene had been born 53 years before on that very day.
Grace lived to the age of 83, dying just 2 months shy of her 84th birthday. She was born Grace Amanda Gailey on March 1, 1900 and outlived her brother and sister by several years. She met and married Dewey Excell Cornelius on October 18, 1918. Uncle Dewey was born in Ellis County, Texas on December 14, 1898 and died on May 5, 1941 in Fort Worth. He was a grocer and butcher and taught my father, Leon Richards, to be skillful in that trade which he worked at for many years. While Daddy was learning the trade we lived with Aunt Grace and Uncle Dewey in their neat white house on the north side of Fort Worth. I must have been just a tiny thing, because I don't remember living there, but I have been told by family members and their daughters that they remember our living with them for a while. What I do remember is visiting that house with Grandma and Doc, after I was ten years old. Three of their children still live in the metroplex and we visit when we can. Aunt Grace was such a sweet, sweet aunt and I remember how Doc enjoyed being there, retelling tales and reliving memories. Grace died January 31, 1984 in Grapevine, Texas.
Grace and Doc's baby sister was Nell. They sometimes called her Nellie Mae. I'm not sure what her birth certificate says, but I always just called her Aunt Nell. She had a large, booming laugh and eyes that sparkled when she talked. I absolutely loved having come from Lubbock to visit. We kids would hang around in the background, being seen and not heard, listening for a new story, waiting to hear the adults laugh or cry, and sometimes, even say a cuss word if the occasion warranted! Oh, how I now wish I had had a tape recorder in my pocket. But who would have thought of that at the age of ten or twelve?
Nellie Mae was born December 25, 1903. I wonder if the winter that year was like the one we had in 2009? Brrrr! Family notes from my mother's sister say that she was born on December 5th, but the Social Security Death Index says Christmas Day, so I will record it as that in my family tree. She was married the first time to Wesley Hodges, Sr. and they had one son, Wes, Jr. My mother and her sisters and the Cornelius siblings were all very close as kids and later as adults. There is a wonderful photo of them beside their Grandfather Jim's car. Don't you just adore those little haircuts?
Gailey Cousins
Wesley Hodges, Jr. with the Girls
L to R: Irene, Maedelle, and Vernelle Gailey
and Wilma Bernice Cornelius
(Irene and Wilma were both born in 1923 so the picture must be circa 1928.)
Aunt Nell and Wes ended their marriage with divorce and she married Robert Hatchett "R. H." Tudor. My uncle's handwritten family notes say that R. H. was born in 1882 and died in 1970. Even though I remember visiting their home in Lubbock when I was little, I really don't know anything about him. I thought as a child he must work in those huge granaries that we would see driving to Lubbock, but as an adult, I'm sure that was not the case. I don't know where he was born, but wonder if he was one of the Tudors that lived in Erath County that I have recently learned were connected to the Gaileys I wrote about in my recent post.
Robert Hatchett "R. H." Tudor, Nell Gailey Tudor
and Grace Gailey Cornelius
Lubbock, Texas
Aunt Nell and Uncle R. H. had two daughters, Sharon Gail and Bobbie Nell. Sharon was born with what I always assumed was Down's Syndrome, but could very well have been some other disorder. But I remember her vividly. She was sweet and innocent and everyone loved her. She only lived a few short years. Bobbie Nell was only one year older than me, so we got along great and we all enjoyed our visits with one another - whether it was in Lubbock or Mineral Wells. Bobbie Nell died suddenly in Lubbock when she was in her fifties.
Bobbie Nell Tudor, age 3
Sharon Gail Tudor, age 6 months
Children of R. H. Tudor and Nell Gailey Tudor
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On the first Eagles drive of preseason game No. 3, quarterback Nick Foles threw passes low, short and behind his wide receivers. He looked a bit rusty to say the least. The second drive was much better. Foles started 3-of-3 passing and capped it with a 27-yard swing pass to RB LeSean McCoy . On the third drive of the first quarter, Foles returned to his previous form and threw a bad interception to Troy Polamalu . For the night, Foles went 19-of-29 passing for 179 yards with one TD and one interception.
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He was far from terrible, but Foles needs to do better in the regular season. Many analysts, including myself, think he will likely throw more INTs this year, and tonight might have been the first glimpse of that regression. Foles is FFToolbox's No. 9 QB. He is still a good bet to finish at that position or higher.


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/// Here's Dan Loeb's Letter to Investors About the Value of Yahoo's Alibaba Stake
I got ahold of parts of the fourth quarter 2011 investor letter that the New York-based Third Point hedge fund — which is prepping proxy fight with Yahoo — is sending out tomorrow. (The Wall Street Journal did a short post after it had reviewed excerpts of the letter, but had no text, so here is the real thing about Yahoo in its entirety, folks!) The letter includes a long section about how Third Point's main man Dan Loeb feels about Yahoo and especially in the value of its investment in China's Alibaba Group. The stakes that the Silicon Valley Internet giant hold in Asia — including in Yahoo! Japan — make up for a great deal of its valuation now, as many know and as the activist shareholder points out in detail. Here's the Yahoo-Alibaba part, titled "The Case for Alibaba," in what is a very sharp analysis — except for the part about dinging the press (not nice , Danno!): Long Equity: Yahoo! — The Case for Alibaba As investors are aware, we established a sizeable position in Yahoo following a difficult operational and strategic stretch during the waning days of CEO Carol Bartz's tenure that culminated in a significant sell-off in the shares in August. Initially, we were attracted to the company simply by its significant discount to intrinsic value. In September, we announced publicly that we had accumulated 5.2% of the shares of the company and laid out our case for why valuation was depressed. While the travails of "core Yahoo" grab all the headlines, core Yahoo forms only a modest portion of the Company's actual value (a mere $2.00 per share, trading at ~14.49 as of 03/12/12). The after-tax value of Yahoo's Asian assets — Alibaba and Yahoo! Japan — currently constitutes $11 per share of its value (73%), with an additional $2 per share of net cash. Central to our investment thesis is the hidden jewel in the Asian asset portfolio, and indeed in Yahoo itself: Yahoo's 40% stake in Alibaba Group, the dominant e-commerce platform in China.
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Spotify is incorporating the Facebook philosophy of using free, open-source applications in an effort to become a music platform in its own right.
Evolver.fm reported that Spotify Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek said in a blog entry that the apps will be coded in HTML5, and they will be part of the Spotify app, so users won't be required to install any other software.
He said that developers can build apps via a JavaScript application programming interface API.
Ek added that users can access these apps whether or not they are Spotify subscribers, according to Evolver.fm, and he said that for now, developer partners do not share in revenue.
He also said many of the apps were in response to user requests, and it made more sense to outsource those features to third-party developers.
Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner also appeared at today's press conference in New York, where Ek described the music magazine's version of the Spotify App as including "editorial, concert tickets, lyrics, and many, many more experiences … just the perfect companion to read about the stuff you want to hear as you hear it."
Wenner said the online magazine's version of the app will soon add playlists.
Spotify Apps have already been created by Last.fm, We Are Hunted, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Pitchfork, Songkick, TuneWiki, Dagbladet, Soundrop, Top10, Billboard, Fuse, Gaffa, ShareMyPlaylists, Tunigo, and MoodAgent.
The TuneWiki app displays the lyrics to songs users are listening to, and the Songkick app offers information on whether artists currently being played are performing anywhere in users' areas, including ticket purchasing, if applicable.
Readers, how are you listening to music these days, and how have your habits changed with technological advancements?


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Lilly Singh is a YouTube sensation, vlogger, comedian, rapper, actress and motivational speaker. Better known by her YouTube name "Superwoman," she has more than 7 million video subscribers and over 1 billion video views. In October 2015, Singh was ranked 8th on Forbes list of World's Top Earning YouTube Stars of 2015.
Singh was born in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto, Canada. The famous YouTube star graduated from York University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Singh struggled with depression, and used YouTube videos as therapy, and to make others happy. She started her own YouTube channel in October 2010, naming it "Superwoman."
Her videos include comedy sketches and her take on everyday activities — which are influenced by her Indian heritage. Arguably one of the most popular YouTube stars, Singh has gone on a world tour, which was the focus of her documentary, "A trip to Unicorn Island." She also has a website where you can purchase products from "Superwoman" herself.


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"You're Not Press Tonight": NYPD Block, Brutalize Journalists Trying to Cover 'Occupy Wall Street' Eviction Raid; Mayor Bloomberg Admits Media Blackout
Chances are if you're reading this, you don't need a lesson on First Amendment rights to freedom of speech, freedom of assembly or freedom of the press. But apparently, New York City officials do. For early this morning as NYPD thugs in full riot gear set about violently evicting the 'Occupy Wall Street' encampment in Lower Manhattan, a media blackout was in effect. If you were wondering why professional video or even photos of this morning's action are harder to find than tits on a turtle, now you know.
According to gothamist, airspace in Lower Manhattan was closed to news choppers. Reporters on the ground who tried to do their jobs and cover the eviction found themselves blocked– or worse– by New York's finest. Reporters from the New York Times and NPR were arrested, as were at least two local officials including New York City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez. Not only was Rodriguez apprehended, he was also beaten bloody by the boys in blue. A New York Post reporter was allegedly placed in a choke hold, an NBC correspondent's press pass was confiscated and numerous journalists were attacked with chemical weapons. AlterNet's Kristen Gwynne was among those pepper sprayed and roughed up. She tweeted: "Holy shit this is crazy pepper spray, pushing us, beating and arresting peaceful protesters."
NYPD officers were, as always, models of professionalism. "Get the fuck back! Fuck back I said," one screamed to journalists and protesters alike. Another shouted "shame! shame!", mocking the chants of bystanders as he shoved protesters up the street (see photo here). Chillingly, police told some reporters "You're not press tonight."
The censorship, brutalization and arrest of journalists is a glaringly obvious violation of the First Amendment. And it's not just happening in New York; according to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), reporters have been arrested or detained while covering 'Occupy' stories in Nashville, Milwaukee, Atlanta, Richmond, VA and Chapel Hill, NC. The SPJ has condemned the arrest of reporters at 'Occupy Wall Street':
SPJ calls for all charges against these journalists to be dropped and for greater care by police to avoid arresting or otherwise obstructing journalists who are simply and clearly doing their jobs.
In these recent instances, the journalists were either wearing press credentials or explained to police that they were reporters covering the protests. They were clearly exercising the constitutional right of a free press.
"We know that as protests escalate it may be difficult for police to distinguish bystanders from participants, but it is clear now that many journalists have been erroneously arrested without cause," SPJ President John Ensslin said. "These errors must be rectified immediately."
The New York Press Club has also strongly condemned the administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, calling the forceful exclusion and arrests of journalists "outrageous."
The Huffington Post reports that Mayor Bloomberg has admitted to barring reporters from covering the eviction raid, explaining that he did so "to protect members of the press," and "to prevent a situation from getting worse."
Kinda reminds me of when President Obama blocked the release of additional Abu Ghraib torture photos, claiming that doing so would inflame anti-American sentiment in the Muslim world and place U.S. troops invading and occupying Iraq and Afghanistan in danger of retaliatory attacks. Then, as now, the obvious comes to mind: its not so much the images that inflame, but rather the acts depicted in them. Mayor Bloomberg's decision to block journalists' access to this morning's eviction raid shows he's afraid and has something to hide. But in this day and age when all of us are equipped with the technological means to be journalists, Bloomberg's censorship can only do more harm than good.
Amateur video of police violently arresting 'Occupy Wall Street' protesters:
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Characters based on James Patterson's international bestsellers When the Wind Blows and The Lake House are re-invented in Maximum Ride and are launched on the ultimate action-packed adventure full of humor and suspense. Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride, better known as Max, knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of the "Flock"--Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel--are just like ordinary kids--only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time--like when Angel, the youngest member of the "Flock," is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were genetically engineered by sinister scientists. Her friends brave a journey to Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare--this one involving fighting off the half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way Max discovers from her old friend and father-figure Jeb--now her betrayed and greatest enemy--that her purpose is save the world--but can she?
Raves for the MAXIMUM RIDE series:#1 New York Times BestsellerPublishers Weekly BestsellerAn ALA Quick Pick for Young AdultsAn ALA/VOYA "Teens' Top Ten" PickA VOYA Review Editor's ChoiceA New York Public Library "Books for the Teen Age" SelectionA Book Sense Summer 2007 Children's PickA KLIATT Editors' ChoiceA Children's Choice Book Awards Author of the Year for MAX
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Short Short Stories (Pocket Penguins)
by Dave Eggers
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Similar to the only other book I read by the Author the stories sometimes are very self conscious and I didn't like that. There were two that entirely lacked content and were basically just a bit of outrage at the reelection of Bush. But they weren't opinion pieces either, just a bit of babble. I don't know, I just don't really like Dave Egger's work (Concertina8 is going to give me grief for that; )
I've been away from Eggers for a while now--two thirds of a year, I'm sure, it was ago, when I had read How We Are Hungry and came away with mixed feelings, most disappointment centered around the 2-page stories I felt were a waste of space entirely. Now here's a 55-page book made up of only 2- or 3-page (and in one case it extends to 4-!) stories (that, I will now add out of absolute necessity cost me $2 at a Half-Price Books location in Austin, Texas, where I attempted to haggle with the jackass behind the counter because I'm such a frugal fruitcake in a not-very-epic [supporting] "struggle" against the HPB empire's slow choice to start marking every single item up above what their store's title suggests they sell so I always am forced to ask politely for a discount [which usually will work] and say to this cashier "Please! sir! I'm poor!" and he chuckles [with menace!] and repeats what I asked for loudly enough for work-mates and customers to hear and throws in my face that no damn way would he be giving me any discount! no sir! and I for some reason grab this and say "This! it's new! and priced above or about equal to because I don't know shit about the conversion rate here, it being originally £1.50 and marked as $1.98, the original price!" and he does his little Amazon search and gives me one more humiliating verbal slaughter that will be left to your, the reader's, imagination, bringing up that it's no longer in print [it never was here in America] and look there! it's going used for $70! and I secretly knew this already so you see what a chump I am trying to save as much money as I possibly can, and I feel I can't respond intelligently to this news, say "Uhh," and accept my defeat and pay the entire $2. Prick).
It works out well here. Eggers' writing is refreshing. I always go out of my way to describe him as "honest" to friends. That's the word that keeps getting repeated in my head over and over after I read each page and mutter "Wow, what honesty" et cetera et cetera. His characters and their incidental and really fucked up thoughts that are shared that we all have and don't mention to one another in order to dodge being wrongly labeled a stalker or a homosexual; the example that most often comes to my mind is from You Shall Know Our Velocity!, where the narrator (what was his name?) shares his childhood thoughts on the daily chore of pooping. You guys all remember, when you were kids, right? how you'd imagine bugs flying up your cold and quivering sphincter between those mountainous cheeks casting ominous shadows over bowled, stinking waves? It crossed all our minds at one time or another.
Another example, actually from this collection, is the first two-pager, located on pages 1 and 2, "You Know How to Spell Elijah," which has a young man, Eggers, the author, you and me and every reader too, chilling at an airport, eavesdropping on a family conversation: a girl asks her parents how to spell the first name of Elijah Woods for a crossword puzzle. Neither one has a clue--or, they do, but they both assuredly give the incorrect spelling (E-L-I-S-H-A and A-L-I-G-A), and the author and/or reader want desperately to confront the family, telling them god damn it, it is E-L-I-J-A-H, come on, please. Seriously. But then it crosses your mind that if you did help, it'd appear that you were paying too much attention to their private conversation, to this little girl's crossword puzzle, or too much interest in Teen magazine or something equally horrifying.
Despite the awesomeness of many stories, and Eggers' captivating voice and personality, there is still a bit of mediocrity to be found. Many, many stories--and I'm not necessarily saying this ruins the collection, or that the stories that feel this way (coming up!) are actually bad--feel more like exercises in writing. As if Eggers sat down, wrote out a random sentence, and let it flow from him for a page just for practice, with no intention to ever actually publish it or edit it. I wonder how much editing Eggers does. I'd guess he hardly needs any. Oh, Eggers.
If you can find this for two dollars, I recommend grabbing it. I don't know how far I'd recommend to going for this if you're an obsessive Eggers fangirl; I hear Eggers' 2007 contribution to One Hundred and Forty-Five Stories in a Small Box, titled How the Water Feels to the Fishes, still available to purchase on Internets everywhere, is the exact same book, but while I briefly owned that before giving it away as a birthday present to a family member, I glanced through their respective tables of contents and they didn't seem to be much alike at all, except the title story of Fishes is featured in here with a slightly different title.
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3M has released two new pocket projectors that it said are its brightest and most powerful yet. The two new models output 30 lumens, which isn't much for a regular projector but pretty good going for these miniature marvels of light.
The MP160 and MP180 both offer two hours of battery life and SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. The image is created by LED light which means no warm up time and a lamp of 20,000 hours.
The MP180 measures just 150mm x 65mm x 33mm and contains 4GB of memory, a microSD card slot and USB port – so you can project without even requiring a PC.
The MP160 is smaller at 150mm x 65mm x 30.5mm but you'll need to plug in an external source such as laptop, like a regular projector.
We've not been bowled over by the performance of pocket projectors in the past, but with more oomph to them in the brightness and resolution stakes we hope to come away more impressed.
Unfortunately, pricing is not yet available but the 3M MP180 and MP160 will be available in the UK from late October.


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Everything You Need to Know About Formula 1 in 2016
Our beginner's guide to Formula 1 racing, will give you all the elemental knowledge to start watching the sport.
Our beginner's guide to Formula 1 racing, will give you all the elemental knowledge to start watching the sport.
Faster cars, new teams, new drivers, old feuds — there's a lot going down and heating up in Formula 1 for the 2016 season.
Motorsports is a battle of man and machine pushing the limits. If you're not watching, you should be.
The F1 season effectively ended a month ago — so its finale in Abu Dhabi looked more like the start of the 2016 season, with everything still on the line.
F1 says goodbye to Jules Bianchi, Tesla goes plaid, Sebastian Vettel wins a frantic Hungarian GP and more.
Arturo Vidal gets a DUI, Top Gear gets a new host, manufacturers are banned from testing at the Nürburgring and more.
The Ferrari Dino is going to be resurrected, TVR hires a McLaren F1 designer and contracts Cosworth engines, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes dominate the Canadian GP and more.
Lamborghini confirms an SUV, Jorge Lorenzo dominates at Mugello, the Nissan GT-R LM starts off (troublingly) slow and more.
The motif of Monaco is beauty. Beautiful people, cars, racing, landscape. GP was there to capture the beauty in timeless black and white.
Aston Martin expands to the deep south, Jeremy Clarkson opens up about "Fracasgate", Need for Speed gets a reboot and more.
The next-gen Camaro is unveiled, the BMW M6 gets more power, Porsche unleashes a track-only 911 GT3 R and more.
The new Viper ACR, three decades' worth of Ferrari's best on the track all at once, Idris Elba breaks an 88-year-old speed record in a Bentley and more.
Hamilton wins the Bahrain F1 GP as Raikkonen takes second, Rossi earns an Argentina GP win after clash with Marquez, Dodge starts production of custom Vipers and more.
Hamilton takes his second win of the 2015 F1 season, Marquez makes it three-for-three at CoTA, The AMG GT3 graces the Nurburgring and more.
The BBC fires Jeremy Clarkson, McLaren teases their new Sports Series ahead of NYIAS, Mercedes decides to get into the pickup game and more.
The 2015 F1 season kicks off, Top Gear is in limbo, McLaren P1 GTRs go retro and more.
Our beginner's guide to Formula 1 racing, will give you all the elemental knowledge to start watching the sport.
A Honda V12 get fired up, Group B rally gets the Hollywood treatment, Alonso is sitting out the season opener, Fiat confirms the MX-5-based roadster and more.
The new Ferrari gets a turbo, the US will finally get a Focus RS, Porsche dials the Cayman up to 11, GM looks to compete with Tesla and more.
Toyota has Rally plans, Top Gear is back, an Aventador SV was spotted in Spain, more F1 cars are unveiled, Nick Offerman celebrates NASCAR and more.
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In Mayoral Elections, the Status Quo Loses
You know, of course, that all politics is local. But there's a little-known corollary to that rule: All local politics is really local. If ...
You know, of course, that all politics is local. But there's a little-known corollary to that rule: All local politics is really local.
If you don't believe me, consider this important question in the Anchorage mayoral race: "Does the city of Anchorage need a bear cop?"
So, you see why I'm hesitant to draw conclusions from the mayoral elections that took place over the past two weeks. Still, if there is a message, it's this: In 2009, it's still time for a change.
In Detroit, voters chose Dave Bing, a businessman and basketball star who had never run for office, over the interim mayor, city hall insider Ken Cockrel.
In Anchorage, the interim mayor didn't even make it to the runoff. The winner, Republican Dan Sullivan, ended a six-year run of Democratic control of the mayoralty.
In Omaha, former mayor Hal Daub failed in his campaign for his old job. So did Carole Keeton Strayhorn in her comeback bid in Austin. In San Antonio, 34-year-old Julian Castro claimed a convincing victory.
It's important not to take this theme too far. Voters reelected incumbent mayors in El Paso, Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas. The winners in Anchorage, Omaha and San Antonio all had insider experience, as did the two candidates who advanced to a runoff in Austin. Detroit was alone in opting for a dramatic change in leadership, which makes sense -- Detroit needs a change more than most places.
Still, I think these mayoral races, combined with the plummeting approval ratings of governors, suggest that voters didn't quench their thirst for new leadership in the 2008 elections. What we're seeing is an interesting reversal from the Bush years.
In Bush's second term, a large majority of Americans said the nation was on the wrong track. But, if you asked people whether their own state or city was on the right course, they were much more likely to say yes.
That made sense. People were upset at the federal government because of the Iraq War and congressional scandals. Generally, they were happy with local leadership because the economy was good -- we all had really nice houses, with no money down!
Now, despite the lingering recession, more and more Americans say the country is moving in the right direction. They're not as happy with state and local leadership because the effects of the economy are hitting close to home.
While the political dynamics could shift dramatically by 2010, politicians that are up for reelection this year, such Gov. Jon Corzine in New Jersey, appear to be in quite a bit of trouble. Then again, it could be that the American people simply are clamoring for more bear cops.
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goldfish wrote:Except for your example would say they would migrate after the blizzard, because that would be the kick on the pants, but they spoke of skies filled with birds before the storm hit
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Mort wrote:I was taught in a Natural Resource class back in high school that regular seasonal movements are driven by changing photo period, basically the length of day and night in a 24 hr period. Migration to waterfowl is basically " hard wired" ... If that makes sense ..
So in the spring longer days arrive and they go north, fall comes around to shorter days and they move south.
But when the clock is ticking on these birds they become restless and store fat reserves and then BOOM.... Short term weather happens.. Cold fronts, temperature, precipitation, and wind. That's what gets the fall migration moving. They know they're going south, they just need a kick in the rear end.
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AJ, you need to do SOME research before pulling a number out of your ass and expecting to get that type of power from just shaving the heads.
To make that kind of power you need a combination of parts as stated above. Pistons are needed to net the type of compression you want in combination with shaving the heads....also different thickness head gaskets. You'd have to have work done to the heads so they flow better (port and polish), bigger valves, etc... and also the type of cam.
Just for reference, my mopar 360 has flat top pistons, I'm somewhere around 10:1 compression, heads are port and polished, and i have a mild cam.... I'm NOWHERE near 450hp. I'd be lucky to have 300hp at the crank.
Also what engine is this? Please tell me its not the 305.....
Oh and if you shave the heads to much, you'll have to get your intake shaved down as well, otherwise it will not fit.
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There is a lot of sassy singing in Australia – who could forget that famous Qantas ad made back when airlines were profitable and could afford to fly kids all over this great brown land calling Australia home? And what about the Sydney Philharmonic Choir and their awesome Why Won't You Sleep song?
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"If you are a betting man you would think it is highly likely (no-one will be appointed by 3 February)," said the Rugby Football Union's elite director.
Andrew, who has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Andy Robinson, also said the RFU are looking for a manager rather than a coach.
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Robinson, 42, was axed on Wednesday after winning just nine of his 22 games in charge.
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But Andrew says the RFU will not be rushed into making an appointment, despite next year's World Cup in France less than 10 months away.
"We have to take our time to get it right, that's the most important thing," said the former England fly-half, who will make his recommendations to Club England on 7 December.
"We have to look at who might be available and who might have the skills to do the job.
"Inevitably, there is a chance that the person will be already employed somewhere else and there is a an awful lot of work to be done before we get to that stage.
"People might be out there looking at it saying 'I don't fancy this much, I will wait until after the World Cup'.
"So there is a whole range of issues that need resolving."
Andrew envisages the new man working with the coaching team that is already in place.
Attack coach Brian Ashton, defence coach Mike Ford and forwards coach John Wells were appointed after this year's disappointing Six Nations campaign.
"We have a good coaching team in place," said Andrew. "The chances are that we are looking at the skills of more of a manager than a coach."
Following Robinson's departure after 25 months in charge, the focus has once again switched to the problems faced by English rugby.
In his departing statement, Robinson insisted the current structure and system for developing elite rugby players and performance in the international arena was not working.
Andrew agreed, adding: "He is absolutely right, Andy has had a very difficult system to work under since 2003.
"It is no doubt that the system we operate in has been leapfrogged by other countries, most notably New Zealand but also Ireland and Wales.
"Two countries at international level that are struggling with their systems are France and England.
"There are some serious issues that affect the game and everybody is aware of those.
"We have a very complicated system and structure with our Premiership clubs and we have to work to try and improve that system."


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The value 137.036, a close approximation of the fine structure constant inverse, is shown to occur naturally in connection with a theorem employing a pair of related functions. It is also shown that the formula producing this approximation contains terms expressible using the sines squared of the experimental quark and lepton mixing angles, implying an underlying relationship between these constants. This formula places the imprecisely measured neutrino mixing angle θ13 at close to 8.09°, so that sin22θ13 ≈ 0.0777.
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