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Here's how you can turn on Find My iPhone in case you lose your phone.
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to iCloud.
3. Scroll down to the Find My iPhone section and make sure the switch is toggled to On.
Find My iPhone might come in handy if you lose your iPhone someday. Why wonder where it is when you can easily locate it instead? Why indeed!

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Eager but doomed: the British "Tommies" who hoped to be home by Christmas
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MEAUX France (Reuters) - They arrived in France young, eager and hopeful, confident that the new war in Europe would be over by the time the snow began to fall back home in England.
An exhibition opening near Paris on Saturday commemorates the British "Tommies" who marched to battle against Germany with no inkling that the Great War would drag on for four relentless years. Some 27,000 of them were to die before year's end, when the stalemate of trench warfare set in.
The first heady months of World War One form the poignant backdrop to 'Join Now! The British Empire's Entry into War', which opens 100 years to the day after Bosnian Serb Gavrilo Princip shot Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, sending Europe's belligerent powers careening towards conflict.
"We wanted to emphasize this sense of uncertainty about ... when everyone would come back home," said Michel Rouger, director of the Museum of the Great War in Meaux.
Britain - a massive colonial power with a presence on five continents and a formidable Navy - was convinced its boys would be home by Christmas, yet in August was unprepared for the heavy casualties suffered in its first campaign, the Battle of Mons.
But within a month came a strategic victory for French and British forces at the Battle of the Marne, dashing the Germans' hopes of a swift advance on the Western front to Paris, and providing a major psychological boost for the Allies.
"The sense of victory in September 1914 and impetus that gives the Alliance thereafter should not be underestimated," said Hew Strachan, a University of Oxford World War One scholar who curated the exhibit.
Meaux, about 40 km (25 miles) northeast of Paris, marked the western edge of the Battle of the Marne. Continued...


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WASHINGTON -- What is the most powerful political operation in the country in this 21st century? It's the United States Supreme Court. The men and women in black are on their way to deciding their second national election in just the first decade of the century.
In the year 2000, the justices stopped the counting of votes in the presidential election. This year they tilted (or mutilated) congressional elections by ruling -- in the case called United Citizens -- that corporations are people, only more so. What they ruled was that corporations (and unions) or groups they sponsor have the right to anonymously pump millions of dollars into campaigns. Citizens, you and me, can give much smaller amounts, but we have to reveal our names and addresses -- "transparency" they call that.
There is, to say, a heated debate going on about all this secret money. Two distinguished debaters, David Brooks of The New York Times and Al Hunt of Bloomberg News, have taken opposite (and extreme) sides of the argument.
Brooks' analysis appeared last Tuesday under the headline: "Don't Follow the Money."
Hunt wrote two days earlier under the headline: "Watergate Return Inevitable as Cash Floods Elections."
They are both commenting on the same set of facts: Because of the new Supreme Court decision, spending on next month's House and Senate elections may top $4 billion, a record. Undisclosed cash, most of it from unnamed corporations, could be between $250 million and $500 million.
As Brooks sees it, the money will have no impact; most candidates of both parties are perfectly capable of raising all the money they need to run as well as possible in their states or districts. So, according to his reasoning, the money does not change the politics on the ground. What it mainly does is make media consultants richer than they already are. He writes:
"I can see why media consultants would believe money is vitally important: The more money there is, the more they make. ... So why is there so much money in politics? Well, every consultant has an incentive to tell every client to raise more money. The donors give money because it makes them feel as if they are doing good and because they get to hang out at exclusive parties. The candidates are horribly insecure and grasp at any straw that gives them a sense of advantage. In the end, however, money is a talisman. It makes people feel good because they think it has magical properties."
Hunt, a more experienced pundit, says:
"A prediction: The U.S. is due for a huge scandal involving big money, bribery and politicians. Not the small fry that dominates the ethics fights in Washington; really big stuff; think Watergate."
"All campaign funds aren't the same. Even the purest campaign-finance overhaul advocates have trouble faulting small grassroots contributions. ... Large contributions from corporations, unions, trade associations or wealthy individuals are another matter; these donors often expect something in return. Few of those making sizable and secret gifts to the (Republican) effort are engaged in selfless acts of good governance."
"Ever since Watergate, politicians have debated rules on the size and scope of campaign contributions. The 2002 McCain-Feingold measure, which cracked down on contributions and was signed by Bush, a Republican, was the culmination of years of intense struggle. In subsequent years, the courts, dominated by conservatives, have chipped away at the law, Citizens United representing the latest and most sweeping decision."
Hunt quotes a man of the past: "There is no legitimate case against transparency. 'Sunlight,' the late Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously noted, 'is the best of disinfectants.'"
The last time we ran an election in the shadows was 1972. Watergate. That year, with the re-election campaign of President Nixon, cash literally flowed into the White House to beat the date that new campaign regulations came into effect. There were little piles and drawers full of cash on the desks of middle-level campaign officials. Where did that money come from? No one really knew. Where did it go? No one knows how much there was or where it all ended up.
That was the lesson of giving and taking money without transparency or accountability. It damned near brought down the country. If Hunt is right, and I think he is, we are in for more of the same. The only question now is the timing of the next Watergate.


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Yudhoyono seeks reconciliation in Dili
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With a 21-gun salute, Indonesia's president was greeted in East Timor yesterday on a visit to bolster reconciliation between Jakarta and the territory it once occupied with brutal force.
National anthems of both countries were played at Dili's rudimentary airport after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived on a Garuda Indonesian flight direct from a tour of Australia and New Zealand.
Yudhoyono, making his first trip to Dili since taking office last year, was later expected to hold bilateral talks with his Timorese counterpart Xanana Gusmao before signing a frontier accord with Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri.
The border demarcation deal is one of the last problems to be resolved between Dili and Jakarta, with both governments choosing to draw a line under military-backed atrocities committed under Indonesian rule.
Jakarta invaded the former Portuguese colony in 1976, beginning a quarter century of occupation that was overshadowed by human rights abuses by the Indonesian military. It pulled out in 1999 after a UN-backed independence vote.
Some 1400 people are believed to have been killed that year - at a time when Yudhoyono was a senior general - when the occupying military began a scorched earth campaign, razing entire towns to the ground as they withdrew.
East Timor then began two years of United Nations stewardship before gaining full sovereignty in May 2002 at a ceremony attended by Yudhoyono's predecessor Megawati Sukarnoputri.
An Indonesian tribunal set up to try military officers and officials for atrocities in East Timor has drawn international criticism for failing to jail any high-ranking Indonesians. The UN has since begun a review of the tribunal.
Today, Yudhoyono is expected to visit an East Timorese cemetery where Indonesian troops killed dozens of people protesting the death of a pro-independence activist almost 14 years ago.
On November 12, 1991, Indonesian troops opened fire at hundreds of demonstrators who were holding a procession at the Santa Cruz cemetery to honour Sebastio Gomez, who was killed a week earlier by the Indonesian military.
More than 200 people were believed killed in the shooting spree, which prompted the United States to restrict arms sales to Indonesia and suspend training of Indonesian soldiers.
Indonesian officials described the cemetery tour by Yudhoyono, who will also visit a monument to dead Indonesian soldiers, as an attempt to bring the two neighbours closer.
"The visit is a gesture that we have agreed to leave behind the past and start a new relationship. It is part of a reconciliation process for the two countries," Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said earlier this week.
According to officials in Dili, a planned dinner in honour of the Indonesian president yesterday had been scrapped because Yudhoyono wanted to watch television coverage of the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
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"Shawn has a clear vision of how to mold our softball program into one destined for the College World Series. His recruiting results and graduation outcomes, achieved within a modest infrastructure, are quite simply stunning. We were drawn to his values and work ethic. The fit for NC State is an excellent one and we welcome Shawn and his family to our Wolfpack Family," said Yow.
Rychcik's squads posted the only two 40-win seasons in school history, with 43 in 2009 and 41 this past season, including defeats of four top 25 national opponents. He is the all-time winningest coach in BU history with a 271-159 record in eight seasons, including an outstanding 114-40 record in America East Conference play. He built the Terriers into an America East powerhouse, finishing first or second in the regular-season standings in seven of his eight seasons as head coach, winning four regular-season titles and three conference tournament championships.
"I would like to thank Deborah Yow and her staff for giving me and my family this tremendous opportunity. From the moment I got to Raleigh, I felt that this was a perfect fit for me. I am looking forward to this challenge and believe we will build North Carolina State softball into an ACC and National Championship contender," said Rychcik.
Rychcik's BU teams completely rewrote the school's offensive record books, setting 10 offensive team records and 11 individual single-season marks. His 2007 team was ranked fourth in the nation with 65 home runs in 48 games, sixth in slugging percentage and 12th in scoring.
He first arrived at Boston University as an assistant coach in 2002, a position he held for two years until he was elevated to head coach in the summer of 2004. Prior to BU, he served as first assistant at St. Bonaventure and Millikin University.
Rychcik is also a member of U.S. women's national team coaching pool as an assistant coach in developing national team and future Olympic players.
Considered the best men's fast pitch softball player in the world for a number of years, Rychcik played for the U.S. men's national team from 1994-2002. He served as team captain for four of his eight seasons and won one gold medal, three silver medals and one bronze medal. As one of the top players in United States history, Rychcik was honored as the United States Olympic Committee's Athlete of the Year in both 1999 and 2000.
In 23 years as a player, Rychcik was an 11-time International Softball Congress (ISC) All-World selection and an eight-time Amateur Softball Association (ASA) All-American. He was a member of five ISA World Championship teams and two ASA national championship teams. He will be inducted into the ISC Hall of Fame this September. A native of Salamanca, N.Y., Rychcik graduated from Gannon University in 1991 with a degree in physical education/sports management. He and his wife, Tricia, have two sons, Ajay and Drew.
What They Are Saying About Shawn Rychcik
"Shawn is a winner ... he has proven that as a player and a coach. In time, he'll lead NC State to new levels of success." - Ehren Earleywine, Head Coach, University of Missouri
"North Carolina State made a great choice in hiring Shawn Rychcik. Shawn is an outstanding teacher and has a great mind for the game. He is a proven winner and his teams play with a lot of passion and heart. I believe in a very short time that NC State will be one of the top teams in the ACC and nationally competitive." - Mike Larabee, Head Coach, University of Arkansas
"Shawn Rychcik is one of the most exciting young coaches in our game. He is a great teacher whose teams are fundamentally sound in every aspect. His teams are always competitive and always prepared to play." - Ralph Weekly, Head Coach, University of Tennessee
The Shawn Rychcik File
Head Coaching Career:
• Three NCAA Regionals (2009, '10, '12) • Three America East Conference tournament titles (2009, '10, '12) • Four America East Conference regular-season titles (2007, '10, '11, '12) • Four-time America East Conference Coach of the Year (2007, '10, '11, '12) • 271-159 overall record (.630 winning percentage) • 114-40 America East Conference record (.740 winning percentage) • Two All-Americans and four NFCA Academic All-Americans • Four America East players of the year, three pitchers of the year, and four rookies of the year • 46 America East All-Conference players, 20 all-rookie selections • APR of 1000 (one of only 15 softball programs in Division I-A)
Men's Fastpitch Playing Career:
• United States Men's National Fastpitch Softball Team • 2-time United States Olympic Committee Athlete of the Year in Men's Softball (1999, '00) • 4-time Captain of Team USA (1998, '99, '00, '02) • Won 5 medals with Team USA (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) • 63-15 record of Team USA with Rychcik in the lineup for 78 career games • .352 career batting average, 16 home runs and 55 RBIs with Team USA
Amateur Softball Association (ASA):
• 2-time ASA Men's Major Fastpitch Player of the Year (1999, '00) • 8-time ASA All-American (1993, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00) • ASA Men's Major National Champions (1997 & '99) • MVP and Leading Hitter of ASA Men's Major National Championship (1999) • ASA Men's Major RBI Record (14) for National Tournament • Inducted into ASA Western New York Softball Hall of Fame (2002)
International Softball Congress (ISC):
• 5-time ISC World Champions (1994, '98, '00, '05, '06) • 11-time ISC All-World (1989, '94, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '04, '05) • To be inducted into ISC Hall of Fame (September 2012)


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Today was an exciting day at the Apple Store in Pasadena, Calif., as the launch of the new iPhone 5s and 5c turned ugly. The LA Times is reporting that at least 200 people were waiting in front of the store this morning for a chance to buy one of the new phones when several fights broke out.
Two people, ages 23 and 43, were arrested for fighting in line outside of the store before it even opened. Then around 9 AM, another fight started, this time involving a contender for worst person in the world. A man hired several van loads of homeless people from a downtown Los Angeles homeless mission with the promise of paying them $40 if they'd wait overnight in line.
When the man left the store with several iPhones this morning, the people he hired began fighting with him, saying they weren't being paid enough. To defuse the situation the police removed the man from the premises, leaving the homeless people he'd hired stranded at the Apple Store without being paid.
Dominoe Moody, one of the people hired by the unnamed man, said between 70 and 80 homeless people were recruited and brought to the store. A lieutenant with the Pasadena Police, Jason Clawson, told the LA Times the department isn't investigating the incident saying "It's not a police issue. It's a business issue."


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That is why I always carry, period. Where it's legal of course.
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This is a discussion on Crazy weekend for shootings. within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I've seen more shooting rampages reported this weekend than I think I'd normally see in a year. Several of these are in my own metroplex. ...
I've seen more shooting rampages reported this weekend than I think I'd normally see in a year. Several of these are in my own metroplex. Lets see if I can count them all:
- Norway
- 4 Shot in Lancaster, TX
- 5 killed in Roller Rink in Grand Prairie, TX
- 1 Man shot in Mansfield, TX
- 1 dead, 8 wounded in Stockton, CA
- 7 wounded in Casino near Seattle
- 12 injured in Seattle Car Show
I bet I've probably missed something. And people have the nerve to ask me why I need to carry a gun for my protection.
"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." -Plato
That is why I always carry, period. Where it's legal of course.
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I sincerley hope that it does not become the norm.
Universal Background Checks...the next step towards registration and confiscation.
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Yup. 4 year old killed fishing with his dad. Drunk neighbor tried to shoot the light out at the end of the pier. That makes three children in three weeks in Indiana. All accidental shootings.
Every one of the above incidents is fuel on the fire for the anti's. How do you control nut jobs and stupidity? Seriously. Add the Norway madness and with Mr. O at the head, we are in for some rough times. Just when we were getting a sane message across to America.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left." Eccl. 10:2
I'll bet it gets worse before it gets better...
As the world grows more deadly each week, I do not sense that these kinds of incidents are going to decrease.
A very sad commentary on the 'state of our nation'.
Stay safe...stay alert...stay armed!
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Yet violent crime has been on a steady decline for years in this country.
Blame it on the weather and August hasn't even arrived.
Its a shame that youth is wasted on the young.
The question here is: are there more violent crimes, or do they get more media coverage?
I have family down in the Phoenix area, and they have the daily shooting segment in the local news. Well, they might as well have it because a day without a shooting seems to be rare. The six days I spent there over last Christmas were no exceptions to that rule either.
"Historical examination of the right to bear arms, from English antecedents to the drafting of the Second Amendment, bears proof that the right to bear arms has consistently been, and should still be, construed as an individual right." -- U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings, Re: U.S. vs Emerson (1999)
"...whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one." (Luke 22:36)
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I don't know about the rest of the world but they are saying in Houston the homicide rate is on track to be the lowest since the early 1960's.
Infowars- Proving David Hannum right on a daily basis
I prefer to live dangerously free than safely caged!
"Our houses are protected by the good Lord and a gun. And you might meet 'em both if you show up here not welcome son." Josh Thompson "Way Out Here"
It is the same way in other parts of North Carolina. They tell me that the UCR says violence is down. I haven't seen it lately. Of course the begining of the year was pretty slow.
Now this could be because people just aren't reporting it , but;


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Really,,, and they walk among us.
This is a discussion on Man shoots deer at Wal Mart within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Indiana, PA - Man accused of bagging buck from Walmart parking lot...
Memphis -- No. 2 on the list of most crime ridden cities in America. Working on being No. 1 but we just can't catch Detroit.
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Really,,, and they walk among us.
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WalMart. What else needs to be said?
It could be worse!
I suppose
Wow, reading the unprofessional writing skills of the author was both painful and hilarious.
I don't always carry two concealed S&W 500's.........JUST KIDDING!
they should have let him process the deer so the animal did not die in vein. Alot of deer steaks and jerky wasted.
Memphis -- No. 2 on the list of most crime ridden cities in America. Working on being No. 1 but we just can't catch Detroit.
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Obviously the deer was fleeing the scene and no longer posed a threat so Bianco is not justified in using deadly force.The deer ran around a corner of the store, and Bianco hopped out of the truck, gun in hand, and "began firing multiple rounds at the deer," Lucas wrote in charging documents.
"The defendant pursued the deer through the parking lot and across Old William Penn Highway, where he killed the deer. The defendant then loaded the deer into his vehicle and took it to a meat processor for butchering," he said.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
"Don't forget, incoming fire has the right of way."
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So, now Wally World is both issuing Tags and letting Game 'for profit' loose on the parking lot = what a great business model! Go free enterprise!!!!!!!
Sounds a lot like pig hunting in Texas, from a Helo (not that I will ever get into one of those again = 6 'misshaps' cured me from attaching myself to a roto-wing aircraft).
Socialism Kills! Time proven, with a very large body count! We are a Constitutional Republic....... not a Democracy, get it correct!
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Wow, WalMart does have everything.......
"One of the greatest delusions in the world is the hope that the evils in this world are to be cured by legislation."
--Thomas B. Reed, American Attorney
Second Amendment -- Established December 15, 1791 and slowly eroded ever since What happened to "..... shall not be infringed."
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My DIY Home Office Desk Space
Before I started working from home (you know, back when I still had a disposable income and free time … not that it's been a difficult month or anything!) I researched into what I would need to make it work and virtually every article I saw said I'd need an office. Apparently when you work from home you need somewhere to go, somewhere you can fully call your own, make a phone call in peace, that sort of thing.
I don't know about that. I've mastered talking to clients whilst changing poopy nappies. I've mastered knocking out an article whilst my preschooler tells me all about the episode of Charlie and Lola she just watched (thank goodness for DVD box-sets). I've even mastered knocking out hundreds of lines of code while pretending to listen to my other half talk about work (sorry love). But there's absolutely one thing I haven't mastered and can't abide and that's the thought of sticky fingers all over my laptop, drawings on my notepads and dribble in my coffee. THAT is why I needed a home office space!
Unfortunately, however, we didn't foresee me making my millions from home after the birth of our son so only bought a 2 bedroom house. No room for an office here unless I want to spend a fortune (that we don't yet have) converting the loft. So, where to build a desk that is big enough to take my
crap really important work stuff but without impacting upon the space of the house?
We had two options: 1) removing the door from a built in cupboard in our bedroom or 2) utilising the under stairs space.
Option 1 was dismissed almost right away for several reasons… it would see me spending far too much time upstairs (and is not practical for shooting out a quick email while the kids distract themselves in the living room) and I worry about the potential for work to impact upon my sleep (what little I get!) So, this meant that option 2 was the only feasible choice.
Before the under stairs area became my little work at home office, it was home to a variety of junk: the coat pegs, dust, cat hair and the usual bits and pieces that you're sure you need to keep but not entirely sure why or how long for. However, once we'd relocated the coat pegs to the other side of the hall and had a general clear out (if it's not been used in the past 6 months it can go – ruthless!) we were ready for action. And by "we", I obviously mean my other half. I was too busy doing important things like watching
and laughing the children.
Measured up, we purchased some a 3 pack of loft boards & a pine shelf kit to act as a support leg – both for less than £20. While not the most glamorous desk kit in the world, it certainly beat the premade solutions we found over £100 on the internet! We, thankfully, already had an electric socket under there thanks to the previous owner, so the addition of a multiway socket to give me more power for other bits was all that was needed to get us LIVE. Tada:
OK, so it's not perfect. We need to fix the wall where the genius previous owner re-plastered around the coat pegs. There's a rolled up print sat waiting to be framed and my cheapy whiteboard needs fixing to the wall too, but it's mine and I love it! It just goes to show that if you need a space to work from home in, you don't need a spare room or an expensive desk solution. Make do and mend – my grandma would be pleased.
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mummification was, as has been said, probably an invention of the Osirian cult.
Professor Garstang did not recognize that mummification had been attempted.
The most remarkable fact was the entire absence of mummification, at least, of any effective kind.
His skin was dark though its color might have been affected by mummification.
mummification was extensively practised even among Christians, and amulets were buried in their coffins.
The first service was that of mummification, which necessitated numbers of workers for its accomplishment.
This fact certainly agrees badly with the idea just expressed of the absence of mummification.
After the latter moved north, they found that the bodies of their dead decayed, and the practice of mummification was introduced.
The decoration of the coffin and the manner of mummification of the body were both similar to 1.
At a later period every provincial temple was provided with an establishment for the purpose of mummification.
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In Reply to: I have this player posted by Harmonious on January 14, 2007 at 10:57:39:
Yes, that upgrade path possibility is a big plus.
I will be surprised if the player is not the weak link in my system, however. It will be a new experience to have such a CD player in my system - it's always been the weak link in there for me it seems. But I have never budgeted truly high-end players for my system except the Sony SCD-777ES.
I also have a very high end phono system and I know it also is not perfect, and I know it can be greatly improved upon. So it's difficult to pinpoint the weakest link - speakers or source on this. The electronics I have are closest to being perfect. Enough trial and error shows little gains to be had in that area at this point.
I will love it if the CD player allows me to start enjoying CD in a way I have never had before.
My system in the front room is all analog right now. The SACD/CD player (Sony SCD-777ES) is in my HT system which is doing alright there. I moved it over there because it is my "winter home" (smaller room with a space heater) and I like some music sometimes there.
The front room system is a Teres 255 TT with JMW-10 arm, Koetsu Urushi cartridge, a custom wound step-up transformer, a custom built tubed phono preamp, a custom wound autotransformer volume control and input selector, a custom built 45 SET amp with 01A DHT driver with custom passive equalization for the overall system balance, and a pair of B-D Design Oris 150 horns with 110 dB sensitivity.
With a system like that, there is no problem obtaining PRaT from a decent digital player, the horns are mighty quick on the transients and do not compress the music crescendos. So ultimate PRaT is not the ultimate quality I seek in a player.
There may not be enough gain in the passive volume control for the CD player's output, but I think it will be okay. If not I do have a custom built 27-based tube line stage for gain.
This is so tweaked for overall balance, it actually comes out pretty neutral but with some midrange sweetness. I don't expect full midrange harmonics from a CD player like the output of a Koetsu Urushi, and that's where I considered the Audio Notes and other tubed players, but Accuphase proved to me that it can be done with transistors to a satisfying level. I expect that in the least, I won't feel it's all missing with the Ayre. And if not, I can always add a euphonic tweak to the 27-based linestage which sacrifices little in transparency while doing that.
How long before I dial all this in? Probably months! See, this is why I have almost given up on the formal "unfamiliar system" auditioning ritual. Only one other system I have heard enough to trust to make a good opinion of. That's Elliot Kallen's system at Santa Rosa's "The Tweak Shop". I have heard it all there, too, and am very familiar with his house sound. So he has the Accuphases, and I know those are good. Just wished they were down to $3K.
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Topic - Just ordered an Ayre CX-7e. This thing any good? - kurt s 14:04:15 01/12/07 (10)
- I have this player - Harmonious 10:57:39 01/14/07 (1)
- You have reinforced all the good things I hear about this player and the company. - kurt s 21:12:15 01/14/07 (0)
- Yes. That's all you need to hear now that you have ordered it. - ppopp 08:59:03 01/14/07 (0)
- Well - lancelot 11:22:35 01/13/07 (1)
- Yep, these descriptions make it seem it's a perfect fit for me. - kurt s 17:01:29 01/13/07 (0)
- what other players did you consider? Accuphase57 or? - fwestern753 05:19:30 01/13/07 (1)
- Re: what other players did you consider? Accuphase57 or? - kurt s 09:53:48 01/13/07 (0)
- You've ordered one and now you ask the question? - Lona 21:47:50 01/12/07 (2)
- It was a joke, but yes I am putting the cart before the horse. - kurt s 09:42:55 01/13/07 (1)
- I will consider a Rega Saturn at your price level - Lona 17:26:19 01/13/07 (0)
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- You have reinforced all the good things I hear about this player and the company. - kurt s 21:12:15 01/14/07 (0)
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I think the people of the state of California are responsible for this, not people in Texas, or any other state that did nothing to stop this stupidity from becoming law.
Move if you don't like it, obviously you are outnumbered by idiots that think criminals wont use a weapon that will put identifying marks on a bullet and brass. They already do, it's called rifling and firing pin indentation on the primer, just as good as a fingerprint in scientific community and court of law.
It's just like Ron White said, "you can't fix stupid."


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Maytag Dishwasher stuck on rinse-only mode - mdbtt60awq
We've got a Maytag Quiet Series 300 (mdbtt60awq) dishwasher. The dishwasher seems to think someone is always pressing the Rinse-only button.
The washer will seem to be ok, then switch into rinse-only mode. IF we can get the washer to start in normal mode and lock-in the mode then the rinse-only light will flash indicating that the mode is locked in already. That's exactly what the manual says it will do if you try to change modes after the cycle is locked in. More likely, we'll start in normal mode, but before lock-in, the washer will switch to rinse-only mode.
I'm going to pull the front off the machine tonight and see if something is stuck in the touch-buttons, but I doubt it. Just looking for suggestions before I tear it apart to discover I need a new DW.
DW is about 1 1/2 years old, with 1 year warranty. :furious:
This is an old thresd granted but that is exactly what my Maytag MDBH955AWB is doing. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm sure it has something to do with that electronic button board which Ialready had replaced once under warranty. Just wondering if anyone has anything to add to this discussion. I will follow up after the service call.
I swear the next one is going to have a simple crank dial timer if they still make then like that.
Sorry to say we never got it worked out. With the kitchen remodel anyway we just bit the bullet and got a new one.
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Mathematica stops unexcepted without error and clears variables
I've a very strange problem with Mathematica 5 on Mac OS X. I've got a
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Nov. 25, 2007 — Delhi University has signed on as the 22nd member of the Universitas 21 international education network, which includes the University of Virginia as the only United States member institution.
U.Va. President John T. Casteen III, currently the chairman of the U21 network, and U21's secretary general, Jane Usherwood, travelled to India for the Nov. 19 formal signing and welcoming ceremony.
"I am delighted that Delhi University is joining Universitas 21 and feel that it is an important event in the development of the network," Casteen said on the eve of the ceremony. "We look forward very much to working with our new colleagues in the years to come."
Delhi University is one of the oldest and largest universities in India, with around 300,000 students enrolled on courses. It is the first university from the Indian subcontinent to become a member of U21, and expands the network to 13 nations. "This will give rise to opportunities to extend our research collaborations, open new possibilities for student exchange and give us all an alternative view on activities around the network," said Michael Clarke, vice principal of the University of Birmingham.
Deepak Pental, vice chancellor of Delhi University, was equally excited about the collaborative possibilities. "I am delighted that the University of Delhi formally joins the Universitas 21 network, and makes an institutional leap in its continuing commitment to internationalization," he said. "I am aware that it is the first Indian university to join this internationally-respected consortium that has been a leader in promoting research-intensive links among select universities in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia. We at Delhi University regard this partnership as a crucial step in our pursuance of successful collaborations with fraternal institutions in different parts of the world."
Universitas 21 was founded in 1997 as a network for international higher education, bringing together a collection of some of the leading research-led universities around the world.
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Universitas 21 comprises the following members: University of Auckland, University of Birmingham, University of British Columbia, Delhi University, University College Dublin, University of Edinburgh, Fudan University, University of Hong Kong, Korea University, McGill University, University of Glasgow, Lund University, University of Melbourne, Tecnológico de Monterrey, University of New South Wales, University of Nottingham, University of Peking, University of Queensland, Shanghai Jai Tong University, National University of Singapore, University of Virginia, Waseda University.
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Yeah to answer your question, It is a 04/05 sti hood scoop replica, Looks pretty good I dont like the carbon fiber look so I might have it repainted a friend of my dad is giving us a good deal to repaint it.
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PDX tuning is a local in my area. They do good work and claim 20WHP over cobbs OTS maps. At least if you deal with them this way you don't have to talk to the guys behind the counter...
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post #34 of 49 Old 11-24-2008, 02:23 PM Thread Starter
Well I've got a few pictures up in my profile, I have a few more but I don't seem to be able to figure out how to post it up in the thread its self.
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Did you try clicking "Go Advanced" and then clicking "Manage Attachments"? Heh...its a lot simplier than people make it out to be.
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I stole that off dumdum. I know chase mentioned PDX already. But, now you have two choices.
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I stole that off dumdum. I know chase mentioned PDX already. But, now you have two choices.
post #36 of 49 Old 11-24-2008, 06:06 PM
thanks guys.
hey Chase if these guys cause my car to blow up. i'm trusting you to go there and regulate. lol
hey Chase if these guys cause my car to blow up. i'm trusting you to go there and regulate. lol
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Gladly, I can't stand them. Unfortunaltely, my tuner of choice, Rallitek, doesn't do internet tuning. But PDX really knows what they're doing *EDITED*
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post #38 of 49 Old 11-24-2008, 07:12 PM Thread Starter
Heres a few pics for you guys, The one pic with the little yellow filter looking thing was a little thing me and my dad set up to try and catch some I believe the term he used was "blow back oil" or something of that nature.
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Nice looking car Dream. Looks clean.
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post #40 of 49 Old 11-24-2008, 10:34 PM Thread Starter
Thanks man , Its actually kinda dirty in this pic because I haven't washed it in a while >_<
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That's one of those 04-05 STi replica scoops. I never liked the look personally.
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Yah, I like it
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Its out of place. But, to each his own. At least he has a bigger TMIC in there instead of the baby wrx TMIC.
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Call me crazy, but I always liked the look when people had a carbon fiber hood and left their scoop painted to match their body color, particularly on brighter color WRX/STis (blue, red, white, silver, yellow... pretty much anything besides black or midnight blue, which is pretty much black anyway)
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I really am not to fond of the carbon fiber look on the black hood so I am working on getting that repainted, as for it being out of place I guess I can't really argue that because its true, The first night I had it I was kind of thinking the same thing like idk it looks kinda weird but its really really grown on me really liking it. Even the carbon fiber is starting to grow on me to the point where I might just leave it because I honestly Do not feel like spending the money to have it repainted even though my dads friend is giving us a decent deal.
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As a trade unionist and socialist for some 40 years I understand why managements wish to cut the redundancy consultation time to 45 days (Cut in redundancy rights an attack on jobs, says TUC, 19 December). Many years ago, managements could discuss, negotiate, examine arguments, find compromises, and seek alternatives. Of course, aided greatly by the loss of the ready power to strike and by the steady erosion of workers' rights by Labour and Conservative governments, these skills have become rarer as they have become less necessary. "If you don't like it here, there is the door," is all most managements are able to say now and they don't want or need 90 days to say it, or, more importantly, to display the sheer embarrassing inadequacy of their abilities. Sadly, managements and their skills must, in common with the rest of us, count themselves among Thatcher's and Blair's victims.
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• Further to your report on the latest attacks on the rights of working people by the Tory-led coalition, Jo Swinson, Lib Dem employment relations minister, said the cut in redundancy notice from 90 to 45 days will help employees to get new employment quicker. This is a sleight of hand. As an ex-union official I know that employees involved in a 90-day consultation who gained new employment could ask for early release and in most cases this was granted, thus saving the employer money. Reducing the maximum consultation period to 45 days will lead to dismissed staff signing on earlier and thus putting increased pressure on the national coffers.
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• What upsets me most about this government's rhetoric is that unemployment is a recognised tool in its economic strategy designed to keep wages down. Most individual ministers and coalition members must be aware of this, meaning they are knowingly castigating and attacking the unemployed while simultaneously deliberately maintaining a level of unemployment and low pay that suits their neoliberal policies. It is hypocrisy and cruelty of the worst kind. Even worse, it need not be happening. It is a result of ideology and callousness in the face of the real human suffering being caused. Government by the rich, for the rich, and vicious with it. What have we come to?
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• This article was amended on 21 December 2012 to remove a letter about strikes at Amnesty International that was published in error. Its author, Sheila Cohen, had originally sent the letter to us by email on 25 October, but withdrew it the same day after realising it contained errors. She intended to submit a different letter on another subject this week, but accidentally attached the withdrawn letter to her email instead.


text: This year we're celebrating our 60th anniversary here at WABI TV5, but the City of Ellsworth is celebrating an even bigger one. This past week, the city held a variety of events to commemorate its 250th birthday. On Thursday night, WABI threw Ellsworth a party at Knowlton Park to help community members continue their celebrations. To see a list of the rest of the week's activities, you can check out a schedule online: Ellsworth 250Community leaders say all are welcome!


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Zhu Yan is a news editor at China Central Television's English language channel (CCTV9). His journalistic work in Chinese appears frequently in several major national newspapers and magazines. Mr Zhu is also a photographer. His photos, articles and television reports could be accessed at http://blog.cctv.com/zhuyan.
BEIJING - Does the Chinese approach to life set a good example for the whole world? Yes, argues a well-established German Iranian psychologist, Prof. Nossrat Peseschkian, who made this argument with his theory of Positive Psychotherapy. At the core of this is a framework to analyse personal conflicts in four fields. It can be simplified as follows:
- Body/senses: A person's physical condition and the way he/she perceives his/her boy.
- Reason/achievement: How is his/her work and career?
- Tradition/contact: How is his/her relationship with family, friends and social groups etc?
- Intuition/fantasy/future: Something that goes beyond the immediate reality — philosophies and religions, for example.
The framework is based on research into 18 different cultures and holds the key to understanding the quality of life and solving human conflicts, according to Peseschkian. Well-being, according to Positive Psychotherapy, depends on whether a person is able to allocate his/her energy into the four fields with balance. Put in a metaphor, in order to reach the destination (future), a knight should not only whip the horse (achievement) but also take good care of it (body). In the meanwhile, he should also look for someone who can help him ride again in case the horse throws him (contact).
The Chinese way of living, Peseschkian claims, scores high in all of the four fields. Chinese people enjoy a rich culture of cuisine, but manage to avoid obesity on average (body). The "Made in China" label, which can be found everywhere in the world, is obviously a symbol of industriousness (achievement). Family, friends and networks are highly valued, which is an inalienable part of the personal connection-oriented Chinese culture (contact). Last but not the least, China's long history and colorful cultural tradition provide an abundant resource for a rich spiritual world (fantasy). In summary, the Chinese lifestyle, emphasising balance and harmony, sets a good example for the world.
How do the Chinese take Peseschkian's compliments? My friends and colleagues in the press laughed at my article 'A Harmonious Life from a Cross- Cultural Perspective', which introduces Peseschkian's theories. They call it good propaganda because it uses a foreign intellectual to promote the "harmonious society" which appears too often in bold characters in the front pages of most national newspapers in recent years. Some even suggest that this foreigner is catering to Chinese pride in order to sell his psychotherapy in China. I doubt both comments.
However, there has actually been consistent coverage in the Chinese press of opinions on what China should bring to the world. Should the Chinese people be more proud of their country's development miracle and exert more influence on the world? Or should the Chinese be more humble, as all of the country's fantastic economic statistics boils down to basically nothing if divided by a population of 1.3 billion people? These kinds of discussions especially call on the public to pay more attention to the younger generation who are being globalised or westernised not only in clothes, but also in their mindsets. Is the Chinese lifestyle going to make a model for the world? The Chinese may already have lost it before Peseschkian can take a better look.
Peseschkian was born in 1933 in Iran and moved to Germany at 21. He set up his first psychotherapy clinic in Wiesbaden near Frankfurt in 1969 upon finishing his doctorate studies. He has managed to expand the Wiesbaden-based International Academy of Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, established in 1979, with a network of 40 overseas centres in 22 countries. German President Horst Köhler honoured his accomplishments at the end of 2005 with an Order of Merit.
Peseschkian's China connection began in 1986, when he made his first trip to Beijing. After nine more visits in the following years and with seven of his 22 books translated into Chinese, Peseschkian fell in love with the country and the people. When I explained to him the doubts expressed by my colleagues, he insisted on his judgment and said that potential could be regarded as capabilities and that the Chinese living style would definitely become a model for the world.
Peseschkian is not alone in promoting Positive Psychotherapy in China. A Swiss couple, Dr Agnes Ghaznavi and Dr Bijan Ghaznavi, who have retired from educational and professional careers in psychological counseling, has integrated this theory into the training courses they conduct across China. The Ghaznavis' China experience began in 1996. They are now spending more and more time in their Beijing and Zhuhai apartments than in their home in Randa, a small village in the Alpines of Switzerland.
"Peseschkian has idealised China. He does not really understand the Chinese despite so many visits," says Bijan Ghaznavi, "We have stayed here long enough to point out the serious problems of the Chinese living style, which emphasises too much on achievement." The Ghaznavis' training courses in China focus on family therapy. They have collected many cases of marriage failures and confrontation between children and parents over the past decade. They believe that the Chinese people live a very unbalanced lifestyle with obvious defects in relationships and education.
Agnes Ghaznavi added that the Europeans had similar problems after the Second World War — "these are the problems coming out of poverty." In Agnes' view, it took Europe centuries from the Age of Enlightenment to change and become modern. The changes were gradual in general, interrupted by revolutions and violence. But China jumped to modernity 30 years ago with sudden changes, which has caused indigestion in almost every aspect of life, emotionally, socially and intellectually. "All of us have to pay the price for our changes or 'innovations'. Europe has had so many wars, so many revolutions, so much social hardship and injustice. China also is paying for the most rapid changes and 'innovations'."
The Ghaznavis' comments on the Chinese way of living are actually based on Peseschkian's framework for measuring quality of life. In the Ghaznavis' analysis, extreme emphasis on achievements has made the Chinese people overlook the spiritual and relationship aspects of life. They attribute the unbalanced living style to livelihood pressure and to the strong desire for economic prosperity.
The Ghaznavis' insights on modern China highlight the growing pains that the Chinese people are enduring while their industriousness forms the pillar of the nation's fast-growing economy. Similar comments and analyses in the Chinese press also point to the nation's mindset in a time when materialism seems to have become the priority in everything, in both public and private spheres of life.
Some Chinese intellectuals worry about growing western influences in the clothes, speech and behaviour of the younger generation. It is not strange that Chinese words constructed in English grammar have become the pet phrases of youngsters and white-collar employees in the big cities. It is also not strange that western festivals are celebrated more than Chinese ones. For example, Mother's Day and Father's Day get more followers than the traditional holiday to respect the elderly, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month, according to the lunar calendar.
Is the Chinese way of living going to be a model for the world? The reality is that the western living style is becoming a model in China. Perhaps a short story may help the Chinese people reflect on what is wrong with their lifestyle.
A king who lost his way on a hunting trip spent the night in a farmhouse. The simple farmer did not know the king, but showed great hospitality. When the king returned to his palace, he made the farmer a Prime Minister. The PM administered the kingdom in good order with his talent and wisdom, which made other senior officials jealous. These officials look down upon the farmer- turned-PM and framed him in front of the king thus: "The PM goes a long way into a house every morning and stays there for quite a long time. He must be planning a revolt." The king followed his PM one day into the house, only to find it empty. The king asked why. The PM said that every morning, he wanted to remind himself where he came from in order to best serve the country and the king.
Those like Peseschkian, who admire China's economic boom and cultural heritage, have sufficient reason to claim that the Chinese way of life can set a good example for the world. However, this potential may never be realised if it is not cherished and developed. The farmer-turned-PM is a good reminder to everybody to reassess his or her life: "Am I satisfied with my quality of life?" "What's missing?" "Where am I from?" "Do others admire my life?" Balance and harmony are undoubtedly ingrained in traditional Chinese culture and much admired in the modern times. Yet if we do not live out these qualities, there would not be the question of whether or not this approach to life could be a model for the world.


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Chuck Colson's Recommended ReadingChuck Colson and the BreakPoint staff put their heads together and came up with a list of novels and stories that will stir your moral imagination—force you to think about good and evil, the purpose and meaning of life, sin and grace.
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Louisa May Alcott
Jane Austen
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Charlotte Bronte
|The Pilgrim's Progress
John Bunyan
|The Innocence of Father Brown
G. K. Chesterton
|The Man Who Was Thursday
G. K. Chesterton
|Great Expectations
Charles Dickens
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Alexander Dumas
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William Golding
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
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Graham Greene
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Harper Lee
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Anthony Hope
Rudyard Kipling
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George MacDonald
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Lucy Maud Montgomery
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Michael Shaara
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J.R.R. Tolkien
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Victor Hugo
|One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
|The Cancer Ward
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
|In the First Circle
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
|The Children of Men
P.D. James
|The Grapes of Wrath
John Steinbeck
|Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift
|Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Robert Louis Stevenson
|The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain
|Space Trilogy (One, Two, Three)
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And the rest: Chery importer Ateco says the redesigned front-seat backrests help the J1 perform better in crash testing and could be enough to bump up the car's ANCAP result from three stars to four were it re-tested.
3 August 2011
By HAITHAM RAZAGUI
AUSTRALIA'S cheapest car, the Chery J1 – priced at just $10,990 drive-away – has been recalled to address concerns over the three-star ANCAP safety rating it attained in May.
All 702 examples of the Chinese-built J1 brought into Australia so far – including vehicles sold, dealer and importer stock – are being recalled to have the backrests of their front seats replaced with redesigned components that Chery importer Ateco says "perform substantially better".
Ateco's Chinese brands spokesman Daniel Cotterill told GoAuto the seat redesign was "done in light of the ANCAP crash testing that was done here, where we got a three-star result".
"I don't think anyone was too pleased with that, so they redesigned that (backrest) component," he said.
The ACCC recall website describes the J1's defect as being an "internal non-conformity of both front seat backrests", and that "under certain operating conditions, the integrity of the seat frame structure may be compromised".
Mr Cotterill said Ateco had seen test results of the car with the redesigned backrests and been pleased with the results.
Left: Chery J1 undergoing ANCAP frontal crash test."We think it performs substantially better now in private testing and we think actually it'd probably get four stars now," he said.
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Wed., Dec. 28, 2011
For the past five and a half years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to write this monthly wine column. During that brief span, the number of wineries in Washington has doubled, and the region's reputation has soared. The Spokane wineries have played an important role in several ways.
It's no secret that the best way to convert an occasional wine sipper to a dedicated wine enthusiast is to invite him or her into your tasting room. Spokane now benefits from a number of exceptional tasting rooms, from the eagle's aerie elegance of Arbor Crest, to the downtown underground hipness of Barrister, to the jazz-infused artists' hangout that Nodland Cellars calls home. Josh Wade's Nectar Tasting Room opened this past year, bringing the wines from five different Washington wineries together under the same roof.
In my ongoing reviews for a national wine publication, more than a few wines from this area have made good scores and "best buy" designations. There is so much going on in the area that it deserves a wine columnist who is local, who lives in Spokane, and who can keep a close watch on all the latest developments. With this column, I am handing in my corkscrew for the next person who takes the helm.
Meanwhile, a toast! If you have not yet stocked up on Champagne for your New Year's Eve celebration, this is the time to do it. During the holiday season, Champagne producers offer specials that are hard to beat. Even if real French Champagne is a rare treat at your home, there is no better time to raise a glass of the best bubbly in the world than at the turning point of the year.
Among the basic, nonvintage brut Champagnes are many of the most familiar brands – Duval-Leroy, Louis Roederer, Moët & Chandon, Nicolas Feuillatte, Perrier Jouët, Piper Heidsieck and Veuve Clicquot – all widely available and justifiably popular. My personal favorite brut producers include Bollinger, Charles Heidsieck, Delamotte, Deutz, Drappier, Henriot, Laurent-Perrier and Pol Roger.
You will find more totally dry Champagnes than in the past, labeled brut nature or brut zéro. These are not for everyone, nor are they always successful. But it is a category that is rapidly gaining interest. (Remember that Extra Dry and Sec Champagnes are actually sweeter than brut, for some unfathomable reason).
Vintage, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and Rosé Champagnes will usually cost you a bit more than the nonvintage bruts, and in return they offer more focus and individuality. The Billecart-Salmon Rosé is perhaps the most popular of all the pink Champagnes. I also like the rosés from Deutz, Laurent-Perrier, Louis Roederer, and Pol Roger.
Grower Champagnes have also made an impact in recent years. In contrast to the big Champagne houses that buy from dozens of growers and blend to a particular style, these wines come from individual grower/producers. They can be fascinating, but don't look for uniformity. Grower Champagne prices average $10 to $15 higher than other nonvintage bruts. Three to look for are Camille Saves Carte Blanche, Joel Falmet, and the Legras & Haas Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs.
Wherever your palate leads you in the coming year, I encourage you to explore at least one new wine region in person. Have you visited the Columbia Gorge or Lake Chelan? Both of these tourist-friendly destinations feature breathtaking scenery, a multitude of outdoor activities, and a growing number of small, young wineries whose owners are usually on hand to greet you.
If you want to venture farther afield, the Willamette Valley wineries of western Oregon can fill not one or two, but many days and itineraries. Visit http://willamette wines.com for an online guide to upcoming wine events, maps, and a smartphone-friendly Mobile Wine Tour. It provides directions to more than 180 wineries and tasting rooms, with information on the wines and the hours of business. Wine touring was never easier.
After 25 years writing a regular wine column, I am all too aware of the limitations of my knowledge and experience. There is always more to learn, to discover, and to enjoy. As I continue my own explorations, I hope you will visit my blog ( www.paulgregutt.com) or check in with me via email (email@example.com).
My sincere wishes to all of you for a Happy New Year, and may we all enjoy the best wines of our lives in 2012.


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He will do so almost a month to the day after revelations broke about his close encounter with Warner's fist in a late-night bar after England's Champions Trophy victory over Australia at Edgbaston.
Root confirmed he will not bat an eyelid if any of Warner's team-mates are tempted to mention his spot of bother in Birmingham while he is taking guard. He said: "It's just part of the game, isn't it? You've got to try and get on with it, and do your thing."
Root does not expect the remaining Australians to reference Warner in any case, once they are out in the middle.
"I don't really think so - it shouldn't bother me anyway," he added. "I try and concentrate on the cricket out there and making sure I perform well. I'm just really looking forward to getting out there and getting absorbed in the cricket."
However Australia fare in the first Test, with the second match of five following back-to-back at Lord's, it appears highly unlikely Warner will return until the third at the earliest - at Old Trafford.
Root will have no qualms if he does so.
"That's Cricket Australia's decision - that's out of my hands - and I just want to move on," he said. "There's been a lot of talking about (it) - and as far as I'm concerned, it's all behind me. He's apologised; I've accepted it; we can just concentrate on some cricket."
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The Mason Jar is great! The food is stellar & the service has been wonderful every time we have been there. Cute & clean restaurant, friendly staff. You can't beat Southern food that is done right! You have to order their mac & cheese. & the onion rings are amazing!!
Good place, if a little unconventional, and excellent food. Honestly, my only beef with the place is that they charge a little more than I'd like for basics at a primarily lunch place ($3 for a taco, for example). Though to be fair, if you go to Santi's or Taco Boy or anywhere else you'll pay the same. I just got spoiled at the taquerias in Dallas. Overall, excellent food, excellent service, highly recommend.
Nobody gets a hand wash and wax for $25. Get real. Cactus rocks!
Wow, I am blown away by the negative comments posted about this fantastic restaurant. Whatever you do, dont pay attention. Those haters probably think that Applebee's has the best food in town. ;-) Halls Chophouse exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. My wife and I went here for our twentieth wedding anniversary, and were impressed as soon as soon as we entered the door. Billy Hall greeted us when we first arrived, checked on us at the table, wished us a happy anniversary with two glasses of champagne in hand, and was at the front door when we left in order to send us off in style. The service by all of the staff was absolutely the best that I have experienced in South Carolina. To top it all off, my wife and I received a very nice personal card from our server three days after dining. At 39 years of age, this is the first time that I have ever received a card from a restaurant that I dined at. They truly treat you like royalty at this restaurant. All this talk about the restaurant, and nothing about the food. I take pride in my steaks, and act as if I were a steak connoisseur whenever I eat steaks at another restaurant. I can honestly say that this was the best steak that I have had in the Southeast!!!! Halls Chophouse is an absolute "must do" when you come to Charleston. We have lived here for 8 years, and can't believe that this is the first time that we have eaten at Halls. We will be back for years to come!.
Great place all around. Food and service is great and owner is very friendly with costumers. Definitely would recommend trying this wonderful place
I highly recommend Wag Factory, especially for daycare! I take my 7 month puppy here several times a week in order for him to play and socialize mostly outside. He is always super excited to go in and has a blast! I know because I can watch him on the cameras throughout my work day. The employees are friendly and always supervise the pets. The socialization dogs get is invaluable, and I will promote Wag Factory to anyone looking to be extra sweet to their pup!
So you paid for the glass, (you didn't have to,as you pointed out)
And left your CC info with them, (illegal, as you pointed out) And THEN , YOU were supposed to pick up the glass at the glass shop and take it over !?!?!?
Sounds like you work for "the competitors" shop ! BTW: you tried to open a large trunk, with a larger piece of glass on it ? 1- you had to lift the glass to get at the trunk, 2- you have to be an idiot not to think that it wasn't going to fall off, (do you turn over a glass top table, with the glass on it ?) This is a FAKE REVIEW !!!!!
My husband and I treated my parents at Hall's Saturday evening. This was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. My Dad placed his bone-in filet as one of the top three steaks he has had in his life. My husband's bison was so tender and delicious I had to stop myself from stealing it. My veal chop was tender, juicy, perfectly cooked, and tasted the way a pampered baby animal should. My Mom enjoyed the sides so much that she was kind enough to save half of her prime rib for the next day which we turned into cheesesteak breakfast sandwiches for brunch Sunday morning.
Our service team never left us in want of anything. If not for seeing the other diners, we all felt like we were the only people in the room.
There are many great restaurants in Charleston, but, Hall's is definitely the place to go for a memorable experience.
There was a HUGE miscommunication between our party and Shrimp Co. We had a party of about 55 people (give or take) show up unexpectedly. They stepped up to the plate and did an amazing job serving us from the bar as well as from the kitchen. Despite the stress and craziness, their staff was fun, friendly and more than willing to take on the daunting task of having an unexpected party our size. I'll definitely be coming here again and recommending then to everyone I know! P.S. Aside from their awesome service, their BBQ nachos and Crab Cakes are AMAZING!!!
The food is delicious and the people are so friendly and accommodating. Brought my 93 year old mother here for Mother's day and we both had a great time and an even better meal! We've been back a number of times, and plan to keep coming. The She Crab Soup IS the best in town.
Must stop for craft beer lovers! Consistently great brews with an added bonus of Lowcountry views!
Knowledgeable staff, and prompt service. I would recommend this shop for repairs, rentals, or sales to anyone i know!
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This is an awesome place! If you have not visited the vineyard and farm, you must do so during the 12th Muscadine Festival during Labor Day weekend of 2015.
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There are 22 comments on the Lowell Sun story from Oct 24, 2009, titled Lowell teen charged in Dracut armed robbery. In it, Lowell Sun reports that:Police arrested a 17-yea-old Lowell man who fueled up at the Dracut Shell Station on Lakeview Avenue who brandished a gun and took off without paying, Eric M. Silva of 27 Foch St., was arrested near his house in Lowell and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery.
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#1 Oct 24, 2009
Heard this one on my scanner. The attendant was smart enough not to panic and got a license palte number. Where are this mid's parents when he is pulling stuff like thgis. He should lose his license on top of whatever else happens.
#2 Oct 24, 2009
"...lose his license..". How about 25 years in prison ! How soon before we hear from the "we were all kids once" crowd ?
No excuses..if convicted 25 years in the slammer.
#3 Oct 25, 2009
25 years sounds about right for armed robbery - what a waste over probable 25 bucks in gas. most likely get a year for each gallon lol
they should start charging these kids folks with the crimes as well and maybe parents would step up
#4 Oct 25, 2009
We all know the little doofus is not going to get 25 years - not in this state with all of the liberal judges. Adding the loss of a license might slow them down a little after they get out though.( I hope)
#5 Oct 25, 2009
Like most criminals I'm sure this kid is really nice and merely misunderstood.
I mean we were all young once and did crazy things. We ALL robbed people. There ain't nothin for kids to do so they rob people.
Just kidding of course.
#6 Oct 26, 2009
This guy actually said to the attendant, "Don't do anything stupid"? It's too bad only criminals have guns in this state. If this was in NH the attendant would have probably took out a hand gun and shot him in the face. But your all right, for this crime should be no less then 20 years it's holding up a gas station, could have been your son or daughter working there right? but then again in this state crime pays excellent! You can even kill someone with your car and only get 3 years probation! What a deal, Attention Criminals!! Come on in to Mass, rob a gas station with a gun, run someone over, we have a special on probation jail free time! Here in mass, we love to let you walk.
#7 Oct 26, 2009
anyone know if this kid plays(ed) soccer? i think i was on his team last summer.
#8 Oct 26, 2009
We need the death penalty.
#9 Oct 26, 2009
Massachusetts gun laws need to be change why is it that only criminal get to carry guns please call your local congressman and govenor offfice and send them the massage!
#10 Oct 26, 2009
get rid of guns then idiots will stop playing with them
#11 Oct 26, 2009
we need castle doctine law here ...
#12 Oct 27, 2009
Guns are meant for protection from the "Idiots". Proper gun law enforcement is what is needed. Yet, we all know how this will turn out; no jail time, no restitution. The real idiots are wearing long black robes.
#13 Oct 27, 2009
To "the real idiots" list add the liberal democrats in Massachusetts that select our judges.
#14 Oct 27, 2009
how do you know if they are liberal?what.is it that they are educated or that they think for themselves? isnt there a teabagging you should be attending?
#15 Oct 28, 2009
ive known this kid a year or 2.. nd this is the dumbest thing he's done.. not worth going to jail for.. but they didnt even find the gun on him wen they pulled him ova.. armed robbery charges as a adult r 5-15 year minimum.. lets home we dont see this happen.. hes a really smart kid just did something stupid like the rest of us
#16 Oct 29, 2009
Shu_t up
#17 Oct 29, 2009
Yes, Stupid is a good word for this jerk, idiot might be better!!! Like the rest of us?...Speak for yourself. No gun found?... look in the Merrimack around the Rourke Bridge. 5-15 years without this guy in our midst, wonderful!!!
#18 Oct 29, 2009
I agree. I am looking forward to the DC Sniper's execution on November 10th. I may have friends over to celebrate.
#19 Oct 30, 2009
Everybody know that Massachusetts is a liberal state with activist liberal judges.
Barney Frank takes care of the tea-bagging for this state.
#20 Oct 30, 2009
"like the rest of us"...speak for yourself. I never robbed anyone. If tapes can prove he had a gun let him do the 15 years. One more criminal off the streets.
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This will be my last Numbers Game for a while. I've got a few things taking up my time and will be stepping back. I'll be doing a review or two and hanging around, but The Numbers Game will be in the hands of another person come January.
That being said, I thought it would be good to hit some of the highlights over the past year and a half. This week it's the best of The Numbers Game.
Distance vs. Accuracy
One of my first columns was spent looking at the two driving stats. One of the questions I asked was "Do longer and less accurate drivers make more money than the shorter and more accurate drivers?" What I found out, at least last year, was interesting.
Longer and less accurate drivers do average more money, but not by much. Even the number of players that were above the median earnings was only a few more on the longer side of the equation. At this point, I was just scratching the surface of what I was digging into…
The 40-30-20-10 Rule
What I really wanted to find were the most relavent and most important stats that controlled a players success or, somtimes, failure. I spent a bit of time looking at the individual statistics and it always came back to greens and putting. So I came up with the 40-30-20-10 rule.
It worked initally for some individual tournaments, but it was pretty true for the entire tour as well. It isn't just a fluke, the rule fit. It also fit for the LPGA Tour and the and the Champions Tour as well. Not only is it not a fluke, it's universal to golf.
Johnnie Miller, I think, coined the phrase "flogging" soon after Tiger came on tour. He doesn't appreciate the golfers that fly the ball 300 yards, rough and all manner of trouble be damned. Miller and others complain about this "Bomb and Gouge" technique that has seemingly become popular on tour.
The thing is, there really isn't much we can do about these players or their type of play. I don't know if we need to though. Looking back at one of my columns, flogging really doesn't make much of a difference when it comes to performance. The guys hitting it over 300 yards don't hit many more greens and they also don't it much closer to the pin.
Flogging, bomb and gouge, whatever you want to call it…it may work for some players, but not for everyone. Miller contends that it makes courses shorter and, because of square grooves, easier to gouge it out of the rough and hit it close. The numbers don't support his claim. Flogging is one way of attacking the golf course, but not the only one.
The Players
Probably some of the most fun I have in writing these articles is breaking down the play of the players around the world. In some instances, it's comparing the players of today to those of the past. When Tiger reached 50 wins I took a closer look at his career to date against Jack's. Tiger is certainly on a pace to overtake Jack, but Nicklaus' major performance is even more impressive than I ever thought it was and, in some ways, is better than Tiger's.
You might think it's easier to break down a player when their game is on, but I don't know if that's the case. It's obvious to see that Sergio is struggling with his putting, but tracking other stats show that Sergio could be deadly if he ever put it all together at the same time. Not many players can say they've been at or near the top, at some point, in driving, greens and putting.
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Could methanol be the new ethanol?
Could methanol be the new ethanol in a couple of years time. I ask the question because my good pal, John Richardson, over on the Asian Chemicals Connection blog has an interesting post about a surfeit of methanol due from about 2012, on current reckoning. Now methanol and ethanol, apart from having a carbon difference […]
Wood processing waste is a biofuel source
Wood processing waste is a biofuel source, accordding to the Energy blog which says Adding a little coal and processing the papermaking industry's black liquor waste into synthesis gas is a better choice than burning it for heat, improves the carbon footprint of coal-to-liquid processes, and can produce a fuel versatile enough to run a […]
The economics of biofuels and more
The economics of biofuels and more is going to be covered in a nascent blog from Gerry McKiernan Science and Technology Librarian at Iowa State University Library, Ames. Called The Bioeconomy Blog, I'll watch it with interest.
Italian language biofuels blog
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Solar Co-ops: Neighborhood "Solar Support Groups" Reap Big Savings
This article, by Andrew Schein and Kara Turtinen, originally appeared in the September/October 2011 issue of the Green American. Visit the Green America Web site to subscribe to the Green American. When Tim O'Neil approached fellow Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Association member Stephanie Stewart in 2009 about starting a solar buying cooperative in their suburban Portland community, she loved the idea. "Literally within a couple of days, Stephanie had created a Web site and a logo," says O'Neil. Then O'Neil and Stewart turned to Lizzie Rubado of the nonprofit Energy Trust of Oregon to help them put together workshops on installing solar panels. Originally, the new team expected to sign up 50 or so people, and they hoped that about 10-20 would go through with the installation. After all, 2008 saw only 38 solar panel installations across the entire city of Portland, Rubado says. To their surprise, about 300 people signed up for what would become the Solarize Portland solar buying co-op. One-hundred and twenty homeowners installed solar panels that year.