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At any time of year, a visitor to India can be overwhelmed by its beauty and color. But a visitor in late fall is especially fortunate. The temperature will have cooled down, the monsoons will have not yet begun, and Diwali – the festival of lights –is at hand.
Diwali is to many Indians what Christmas is to Christians. In essence, it commemorates the victory of the forces of light over the forces of darkness.
To experience it fully, get up before dawn and head for the flower markets.
Here, flower vendors work feverishly to create garlands of fragrant jasmine that Indians will use to adorn their homes. By dawn they’ll be sold out.
Next head for one of the temples, but go early…later on in the day, they’ll be packed.
On your way over, you may see a curious sight: people hunched in front of their doorways, pouring colored sand on the ground. The sand takes the shape of a lotus blossom, a symbol of welcome. And today, millions of symbols of welcome will grace the nation’s doorways.
Indeed, Diwali is all about sharing. If you’re staying in a private home, don’t be surprised if the neighbors show up with plates of delicious holiday treats.
It’s also customary for families to go to the temples together on this day. They often dress in fine new outfits purchased especially for Diwali.
And if their outfits inspire you, head for a Sari shop. Shops are open on Diwali, and Indian silks are justifiably famous for their beauty. They’re just one of the ways India spruces up and gets into the holiday spirit.
Intvw with woman:This is an occasion for all of us to rejoice and be with the family and enjoy all the good things in life. So we buy good clothes and make good food.
And everywhere, there are lights! If you head to major commercial districts throughout India, you’ll find colorful displays, comparable to Christmas lights in western cities.
Some cities also put on spectacular public displays of fireworks, like this one in Delhi.
But no matter where you are, there are smaller, more intimate fireworks displays.
A long day of celebrations is coming to an end.
And it’s going out with a bang!


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Ariana Grande had a rough weekend.
"Had a party last night and in front of a lot of people I slipped on a huge surprise pile of Ophelia piss, slammed into a wall and broke 3 toes," she texted her manager Scooter Braun on Monday. "Have a great day."
Ophelia is Grande's dog.
Braun replied, "This is the kind of text that gets me pumped up for the new week. Thank you."
He then shared the exchange on Instagram, noting, "Monday morning texts from @arianagrande are always the best. Lol. Gotta love this girl. Feel better Ari."
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hi all,
i hope this forum is appropriate for my post/experience.
Just so you all know, i was an avid bmw owner and driver prior to my last few months.
I feel its important that i give a background, so i may illustrate my loyalty to bmw, and its cars.
In 2006 i purchased a brand new 550i off the showroom floor, at the time i was 25 yrs old, and it was my first bmw. I feel in love with the car, immediately. I loved how the car handled; i loved the v-8 and the power it provided. I drove this car for 10 months and decided i wanted a 2007 m5. I obviously took a haircut on the sale, but i didnt care, i wanted to step it up.
I eventually found the m5 i wanted, i threw down my down payment, and took her off the lot. Prior to leaving the lot, the sales rep explained the smg transmission to me, he went into detail how the smg functioned and how it should be driven.
Now, fast forward a few months, and the problems started. At approximately 13,000 miles my car would lurch forward/reverse frequently whenever engaging drive or reverse.
the car was obviously under warranty, therefore, it was repaired and returned to me. The service tech told me that a hydraulic valve wasnt working properly. I was happy with the service and i kept motoring.
At approximately 32,000 miles, while i was driving on the highway, my transmission sensor flashed, as did all my sensors, then i lost complete control of my car: The car lost all acceleration, power steering failed as did all electrical. Concurrently, a loud thud occurred under my center console. I was able to steer the car to the right shoulder of the highway. I had the car towed to my dealership, and in for repair. The service dept explained that my fly wheel needed to be replaced, and a few other components within the car were also damaged. The car was in for service approximately 2 weeks. As i expected, my warranty covered all the repairs. At this point, i am becoming concerned with the frequency of issues i am having with this car. However, i am assured the car is repaired.
Fast forward again to 56,000 miles. Again, my smg components are damaged and the car needs to be repaired. I contact bmw-na, they pull up the work history, and they decide to repair the car free of charge, because the issue with this repair is the same as the last repair at 32,000 miles. I was impressed with how bmw-na stood behind their prior work, and this made me feel much better.
Fast forward again to 66,000 miles. Two months ago, i experienced a massive malfunction while on the highway with my family. I was driving at an approximate speed of 70mphs when a loud bang went off under my center console. All the wheels locked up and my car started to skid, after a 20-40 feet the wheels began to spin again, however, i had lost all control of the vehicle including: Power steering, acceleration, and electrical. This experience was very scary, i felt as if i was in danger due to the possibility of being rear ended and involved in a major car accident. The car was essentially dead. I had the car towed to my dealer and i contacted bmw-na. Bmw-na contacted the dealership where my car was sitting, bmw-na asked the dealership for a diagnosis on the issue and repair. After bmw-na got the information from my dealership, they contacted me and stated we cannot repair your car due to the issue not being related to the past repairs. to be honest, i was happy, because this meant that the repair would be somewhat affordable and it wasnt the smg/transmission which would have been the 4th time! I contacted the service manager and asked him what is the damage and what will it cost? the service manger stated that he wouldnt know the extent of the damage till he removes the smg box and takes a look at the transmission more thoroughly. At this point, im really surprised, because bmw-na already told me that the problem wasnt related to my smg or transmission. Before i contacted bmw-na, i asked the service manager to detail the damage with an approximate cost of repair.
Within one week, i was contacted by the dealership service manager, he explained that the damage was extensive. The bell housing, clutch assemply, rt cat, and converter. Total estimated repair cost: 19,000.00 dollars. I contacted bmw-na within 10 minutes and explained to the woman the damages. I explained to her, that all the damage is components theyve repaired before and inspected. Bmw-na said that they would contact the dealership for clarification. At this point, im really confused, how could bmw-na contacted me prior to understanding the exact cause of the issue, and prematurely telling me that they would not cover the repairs due to the present damage not being related to past repairs.
After a week of waiting for an answer from bmw-na, i finally got a call. Bmw-na explained that they were going to escalate my claim to the marketing department.
After a week, i did get a call from bmw-corporate, she heard my story and understood the damage and past repair history on my car. She explained to me that a marketing manger would look over my claim and deliver a final verdict. After waiting 2 weeks, i finally got the answer from the marketing manager. The answer i got from the marketing manager was just a bit better than being punched in the face while he picked my pocket. His final decision was to offer me 2,500.00 dollars toward my repair. I obviously explained to his executive secretary that i was really disappointed furthermore, i felt cheated. She was kind and actually listened to me with genuine concern; at least i felt she was empathetic. However, the apathy shown by the marketing manager is something else. I explained to the executive secretary that i have been an amazing loyal customer to bmw, furthermore, i feel that the issue with the car is the same issues ive been having, but on a catastrophic scale. I explained to the secretary (i had to interface with her because, she explained that the marketing managers dont interface with customers) that i have spent close to 180,000 thousand dollars with bmw, and given the damage with this car, i feel that i should at least be given the benefit of the doubt, or an option to have the car bought back. She explained the decision was final, and that 2,500 dollars was the best they could do.
Listen, i do understand that every car manufacturer has a few lemons that come off the line. I understand this all to well, i also understand that my car is the exception to the bmw rule. I know that bmw makes a hell of a car, however, again, my car is that exception.
This whole episode has helped me come to a few conclusions:
1. Bmw obviously does not stand behind their work and theyre not going to make a customer happy, especially if it doesnt make financial sense.
2. Bmw will not admit an issue in a car, especially if the repair costs are half the estimated value of the car.
3. Bmw will hide behind the so-called marketing managers.
4. Bmw will not stand behind their flagship car.
5. Bmw will blame the driver for the mechanical issues in a car that has recurring issues.
6. No matter how loyal or how much you have spent with bmw, if the bottom line of theirs is affected, bmw will not stand behind their product.
What i find most distressing, is that i have never had any issues (besides the cigarette lighter breaking) with my car other than the issues stated above.
Bmw, has chosen to blame me for the issues, this leaves me high and dry with a repair bill equaling an economy car cost, and full of stress.
I guess its true, the true colors of a company come to the surface when an issue arises. Unfortunately, bmws colors are few shades of green, only.
Please, do keep in mind, i do believe that bmw makes great cars 90-95 percent of the time, but the 5-10 percent of the time when they make an inferior car is when a company should be admired or scorned, during these times is when the integrity is tested.
Bmw failed miserably here. If anyone does care to know, i did secure an attorney, and i will be following through with a lawsuit. At this point, if bmw called and offered me a free repair, i would reject it. I have no time to deal with a company that treats its customers as i have been treated. Never, will i buy a bmw again nor will my family, and all my friends and acquaintances will hear of the treatment i received.
I do hope that bmw-na and the marketing manager reads my post. I truly hope that they can get an accurate pulse on their customers. I feel that bmw-na and its marketing managers have lost touch of what customer satisfaction is and why theyre in business.
I hope this post helped anybody in my shoes or with concerns. I do suggest that if your car has any issues, while under warranty, ask for a complete inspection and if you have a recurring issue, ask for a complete replacement. Otherwise, bmw will not stand behind the repairs or product beyond the warranty.
If anyone has questions, i would be happy to answer them. However, some information may not be disclosed due to attorney instructions. If i have offended anybody, please accept my apology. The purpose of this post is not to offend anybody, the intent is to show my experience and the false sense of security i had for bmw.
Thank you
hi i was in the same situation and the dealership i bought it from will not take at fault, so i end up spending 4800 on my trans....it was bitch n now im tryna get the dealer to pay for it...have any suggestion....my attorney is building a case up.....btw i only had my car for 2 mo and it has 52k aint that a bitch.......
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ONTARIO -- A man is in custody following a short pursuit and crash near the 10 Freeway and Mountain Avenue Saturday afternoon, according to Ontario Police officials.
Around 4 p.m. officers were involved in a pursuit with the unidentified man, according to initial reports.
The man drove north on Mountain Avenue toward the 10 Freeway, lost control of his vehicle and crashed. There were reports the man jumped from the disabled vehicle and ran onto the vehicle where officers used a Taser to subdue the man. All the elements of that scenario could not be confirmed immediately by police who said the incident was still under investigation.
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Every week while driving to work I notice an increasing number of empty store fronts. A local restaurant, boutique or consulting firm that was there last week, is no longer there today. It makes me wonder how many of those local small businesses could have survived had they applied and been approved for a small business loan at credit unions.
According to the Arizona Small Business Association, there were just about 381,000 small businesses in Arizona in 2008. Think about how many more small businesses there could be if Arizona's 49 credit unions had the ability to increase their business lending and offer new business loans.
Think about how many jobs that could create. Now think about the potential positive impact that could have on our economy.
Eighteen Arizona credit unions, about a third in the state, provide member business loans.
However, the current statutory cap is set at 12.25 percent of assets.
Many credit unions have refrained from entering the business lending arena because the 12.25 percent cap prevents them from earning sufficient income to cover the cost of starting up and maintaining a business lending portfolio.
Legislation in the Senate, S 509, has been introduced by Sens. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) and Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.); and on the House side, HR 1418 introduced by Reps. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.). If passed, both bills would increase the business lending cap to 27.5 percent of current assets.
If enacted, legislation raising the current statutory cap of credit union small business lending (from the current 12.25 percent of assets to 27.5 percent of assets) could result in $13 billion in new lending and 140,000 new jobs in just the first year nationwide and $144 million in new lending and 1,600 new jobs in Arizona, according to Credit Union National Association estimates.
"We hear from business owners all the time that have solid plans and want to grow, but the big banks won't even talk to them," says Paul B. Stull, senior vice president Strategy & Brand for Arizona State Credit Union. "Increasing credit unions ability to lend to these businesses is needed now more than ever. We can get the economy moving again, but the current economic gridlock is holding us back.
"Local financial institutions, like credit unions, know our markets very well. We understand Arizona and we know how to make Arizona loans for Arizona people."
The unique benefit to this legislation is no U.S. taxpayer dollars would be needed; nor would any new government programs need to be created.
When other lenders pulled back during the financial crisis, credit unions stepped up to the plate and continued to lend. And even though credit unions are the only financial institution imposed with a statutory cap, member business loans have grown 3 percent in Arizona over the past year, compared with other financial institutions which have decreased an average of 7 percent. Many credit unions, however, may soon be approaching the statutory cap of 12.25 percent of current assets.
The average credit union small business loan in Arizona is $220,000; these are indeed loans to small businesses. With so many local small businesses struggling, these loans are increasingly necessary to support our local economy so it can once again thrive.
With less than 2 percent of the market, it's important to note that credit unions pose no threat to commercial banks. Small businesses are often turned away from commercial banks because they are too small. This is where credit unions have the ability to fill in the gap.
Credit unions have a long history and good track record with their members of making small business loans, and making them prudently.
Since 1997 the net charge off rate for credit union small business loans in Arizona has been roughly one-fourth the average of other financial institutions (0.23 percent vs. 0.93 percent), and in 2011 averaged 70 percent of other financial institutions (0.91 percent vs. 1.29 percent).
Treasury, Obama Administration and our federal regulator, the National Credit Union Administration, are all in favor of this legislation. Those standing in the way are only impeding a path to sustain the growth of local economies by supporting small businesses and the jobs that they bring to our communities.
"Arizona needs jobs, businesses need loans to grow and now is the time for Congress to increase credit unions ability to meet those needs," Stull says. "This is a quick fix to create jobs at no cost to the taxpayer. We are asking Congress to prove their commitment to growing jobs and this is one piece of legislation that does just that."
For more information about credit unions, visit www.azstcu.org.


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The Main Event- Harrison vs Wootton -7th June 2014
Following the success of our sold out event earlier this month, we are pleased to announce the next big step forward for The Main Event brand.
On 7th June 2014 the USN Bolton Arena will play host to the first of our arena shows. Capable of holding up to 5000 spectators, the arena has hosted many high profile events over the past few years, most recently WBA World champion boxer Scott Quiggs fight vs William Prado in the Summer.
The card for this show will surpass any that we have previously seen and features, as always, some of the very best fighters in our sport.
Today we announce the first of many headlining fights penned in for this show.
65kg A Class Greg Wootton (KO gym, London) vs Liam Harrison (Bad Company, Leeds)
This bout pits two of the stand out names in U.K. Muay Thai against one another in a fight that has been on the cards for a long time.
KOs superstar Wootton boasts a record of 28 wins from 30 fights and is known for his amazing technical ability and slick fighting style. He has beaten the whos who of Muay Thai names in the U.K including Panicos Yusuf, Paul Karpowicz and Luke Turner and is the current WMC MAD World Title holder.
Other notable scalps for the Londoner include wins over Thai champion Prathet Sor Thanikul and World champion Andre Kotsur. In addition to his impressive collection of Muay Thai wins, he has also competed several times under kickboxing rules and recently picked up the Enfusion World strap.
Harrison is coming off the back of a brilliant win over Frenchman Dylan Salvador on The Main Event earlier this month and has a busy start to 2014 planned. With more than 90 fights on his record he has long been considered one of the very best fighters on the planet, competing at the highest level for many years. He holds wins over countless Thai champions and recorded a spectacular win over Andrei Kulebin on our first The Main Event show in 2012, stopping the Belarussian in 3 rounds.
The excitement surrounding this fight alone has already reached fever pitch in the short time since it was leaked and we have already taken many orders for VIP packages and tickets!
We have many top level fights agreed for this event which we will release over the next couple of months.
Tickets will go on sale in December!
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text: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on February 12, 2013, issued its initial report regarding Base Erosion and Profit-Shifting (BEPS). Since its release, there have been several discussions between the OECD working group, representatives from different tax authorities and the business. The BEPS report and the subsequent discussion has created speculation as to where the key area of focus could land. The discussions seem to have distilled the key pressure areas to control of risks and intangibles, use of hybrids, taxation of digital business, transparency agenda, inter-group financial transactions and anti-avoidance measures. The key issues are expected to be addressed by the Comprehensive Action Plan (CAP) which is due to be issued in July.


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Religions need books because they don't have gods.
I can set an add-on I have to log changes in a certain page, to check for that.
Actually it doesn't. One could conceivably be all-powerful but not exceptionally intelligent.
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still doesnt help me.... i know how to post a link to direct you to youtube, but not how to play it on here
you copy the url of the video, then you go down to where you write your post then look for that icon with the planet with the red x over it then look 3 symbols to the right of that you click on it and paste the url in the box and your hooood
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At the moment i have bt5 installed on my laptop but when using aircrack to retrieve my wpa key it takes forever. So i have downloaded the trial version of elcomsofts wireless security auditor and using a .cap file i downloaded off the internet my main pc with windows 7 storm though the cracking process.
the problem im having though is the .cap file i get from my own computer using bt5 doesnt seem to work with it.
"the file your tryi g to open is invalid. It is either not a valid tcpdump/ncf file or contains no wireless data"
Although using wireshark im pretty sure ive got a successfull handshake. But for some reason my .cap doesnt work.
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description: October 29, 2012---The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has the world's fastest computer. Named Titan, the supercomputer can process 20 petaflops, putting it neck-and-neck with the previous top supercomputer. Oak Ridge's Director of Science, Jack Wells, describes some of Titan's features, as well as some of the lab's supercomputer users, which include one of the world's leading makers of diapers and potato chips. Read full story here. UPDATE: On Nov. 12, 2012, the Top500 list, a ranking of computing systems around the world, named Titan the fastest in the world.

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My name is Jack Wells. I'm the Director of Science at the Oak Ridge Leadership Facility. We're announcing the best supercomputer for scientific research.
It's more energy efficient, and more powerful than previous generations of our supercomputer and it's enabled by disruptive computer technology known as graphical processing units.
This GPU, which is a commodity product, which has its own market driving innovation, the Gaming market, enables us to further extend our supercomputing capabilities with a marginal increase in electricity consumed.
It's not so much about having the leading supercomputer in the sense of the Top 500,
We offer our resources to companies, big and small, to come work with us and take a look into the future to try a problem that's bigger than many of them can do so in their own resources. Even large first-class companies like Proctor and Gamble,  and General Electric and United Technologies are working with us on some of their most difficult problems.
Designing an aircraft, building a nuclear reactor, turbo-machinery to power engines or compressers, to compress carbon dioxide, to inject it under the ground, these are tremendous challenges- first-rate in complexity and scientific challenge.
TEXT: Do companies use supercomputers for familiar products?
Yes! Manufacturing of diapers is a very complex task! And it's not just putting the diaper together. It's that they can do it a rate of about a thousand a second! They do it at a very, very high rate. Such a high rate that the aerodynamic flow of air around the diaper is a significant part of their  engineering design.
Likewise for Pringles potato chips, they had to tweak the shape of the potato chip to keep it from flying off the line. "


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Is it Jay-Z or Jay Z?
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One tweet regarding the hyphen in Jay Z's name has sparked a full-fledged Internet controversy. It all started with the word of "Billboard" editor Joe Levy, who wrote on Wednesday that label sources told him that the rapper had officially dropped the punctuation mark. Pro and anti-hyphen advocates have since taken to social media voicing opinions on the matter. But the rapper's publicist Jana Fleishman is now calling for a time-out, releasing a statement to "Complex" magazine, saying "Dude... we haven't used the hyphen since 2010."
Further investigation proves that, indeed, the last time the rapper used the hyphen in his name was on the 2010 "Blueprint III" album cover. His name does not appear on the cover of Watch The Throne and is crossed out on his latest Magna Carta Holy Grail. The pattern follows on the iTunes pages for the albums as well.
Longtime fans of the rapper will note that it's not the first time he's abandoned punctuation. His name was originally spelled with an umlaut mark above the "y" in Jay.
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Cedar City • Southern Utah University quarterback Brad Sorensen has been named one of 20 finalists for the Walter Payton Award.
The Payton Award is given to the outstanding offensive player at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision every year.
Sorensen, a senior quarterback from Grand Terrace, Calif. (BYU/San Bernardino College/Colton HS) became Southern Utah's career leader in every passing and total yards category this year and he leaves the school with all but two single-season passing and total yards marks as well as many single-game records.
This past season he completed 273 of 439 pass attempts for 3,139 yards and 23 touchdowns. The Great West Conference Offensive MVP in 2011, Sorensen finished second in the Big Sky in total yards, passing yards per game and passing touchdowns per game this past season.
He ranks among the FCS leaders in every statistical category, including 10th in completions per game (24.82), 11th in passing yards per game (285.36) and total passing yards (3,139) and 16th in total offense (278.55 ypg).
Despite playing just three seasons he is also listed in the active career top 20 in every passing category, including fifth in total passing yards (9,445), yards per game (286.2), completions per game (24.9) and attempts per game (38.0); sixth in passing attempts (1,254) and completions (822); eighth in completion percentage (65.55), ninth in passing touchdowns (61), and 15th in passer efficiency (140.56).
Sorensen was also a Payton Award finalist last year. His inclusion in the list this season gives SUU a Payton Award finalist in each of the past three seasons, as wide receiver Tysson Poots earned the distinction in 2010.


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With a three-story brick mansion to the north and a midcentury ranch to the south, the candy-colored accents and unabashedly modern form of the OS House bring a new flavor to its Racine, Wis., neighborhood. Designed by Milwaukee's Johnsen Schmaling Architects [JSA], the 1,940-square-foot house occupies an infill lot that completes a row of houses built on the shore of Lake Michigan over the last century.
JSA was charged by their clients to design a house that respected, but didn't submit to, its historic environs. The architects began the design process with a solid, rectilinear mass and a plan for three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a one-car garage. Volumes were subtracted from the mass to accommodate an entry court and terrace on the ground level and two elevated patios on the second; horizontal aluminum-rod balustrades on the patios define the border of the initial blocky form. Floor-to-ceiling apertures on the façade are outlined in vibrant lime, red, yellow, and orange, referencing colorful Victorian houses nearby. "What they did," juror Joe Valerio said, "is say, 'OK, we're going to do this modernist piece, but it's going to have all the scale and texture and color that you would see in the neighborhood.' " Ground-floor glazing allows for sight lines from street to lake, and sliding doors open onto the lakeside terrace.
As one of the first LEED Platinum residences in the Upper Midwest, the house uses geothermal heat pumps, natural ventilation, a 4.3-kilowatt photovoltaic system, and a solar water heater. Window distribution allows for penetration of winter sun and reflection of summer sun.
Juror Raymund Ryan said, "It reminded me of the Eames House, rethinking what a house could be in today's world with new technologies and a less-formal kind of family structure." And it may be an enticing taste of neighborhood's future. As juror Hilary Sample said, "The kind of delight and playfulness with which we can think about living today is extraordinary."
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OS House, Racine, Wis.
Client Robert Osborne and Vera Scekic
Architect Johnsen Schmaling Architects, Milwaukee—Brian Johnsen, AIA, Sebastian Schmaling, AIA (principals-in-charge); Nick Woods (project architect)
Landscape Architect Milaeger's Landscape Design
Structural Engineering Larson Engineering—Matt Christianson (principal-in-charge)
Photovoltaic Solar Consultant Harvestar Energy—Dean Wolff
LEED and Energy Star Rater North Star Energy Consulting—James Maletta
LEED Provider Alliance for Environmental Sustainability—Emily Aleman
General Contractor Beggi Construction
Size 1,940 square feet
Cost $273 per square foot
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LOS ANGELES - The man reported to be L.A.'s richest emerged today as a potential bidder for the sports and entertainment empire behind the effort to build a stadium in downtown Los Angeles and lure a National Football League team back to southern California.
Patrick Soon-Shiong, 59, a doctor, biotech investor and philanthropist who owns a minority share in the Lakers and tried unsuccessfully to buy part of the Dodgers, has emerged as a potential bidder for AEG. Forbes has estimated his net worth at $7.2 billion.
Among other assets, AEG owns Staples Center, the adjacent L.A. Live entertainment complex, the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, Major League Soccer champion L.A. Galaxy, a minority stake in the Lakers, London's O2 arena, Berlin's O2 World arena and the world's second-largest concert-promotion business.
"Given the success of the management team and employees in establishing AEG as one of the premier real estate development, live sports and entertainment platforms in the world, as well as the value AEG has created with the strategic assets that comprise its platform, this is an appropriate time to transition AEG to a new qualified owner," Cannon Y. Harvey, president of the Anschutz Co., said Tuesday. He said the sale process would not disrupt day-to- day operations.
"Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is keenly aware that AEG is in play," his representative, Chuck Kenworthy, said in a statement quoted by the Los Angeles Times. He expressed admiration for AEG and what it has done "in revitalizing the downtown community. "We clearly are interested in furthering this legacy for Los Angeles," Kenworthy said.
Other bidders could include Madison Square Garden Co., which owns the New York sports arena and the Knicks basketball team, sports consultant Marc Ganis told The Times. The company has already pushed westward, paying $23.5 million earlier this year to buy the Forum in Inglewood, and it has embarked on a $50 million renovation of the facility.
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"In recent years, however, the NBII–like so many other important federal programs–was plagued with budget cuts. The FY 2012 budget mandated its termination. The main Web site, www.nbii.gov, will be taken offline on January 15, 2012, along with all of its associated node sites.
The NBII provided three main benefits to the biological resource community. First, its design as a federation of partners allowed it to assist data owners in maintaining critical assets that might not otherwise be made broadly available; second, scientists, managers, and others searching for data on a particular subject could do so from a single, Web-based source rather than having to go to the sites of numerous organizations to compile the results they sought; and third, the NBII provided users with direct access to many data resources that are deeply embedded in structured databases on the Web and that are relevant to biology–resources that would not be revealed to them using a standard search engine such as Google.
USGS staff now are working with partners to identify ways that–to the extent possible–will help to fill the gap in data access that will be created when the NBII goes offline."
To read more about the National Biological Information Infrastructure, here's a link from which the above quote was taken:
A Postscript:
"The Library of Congress is a part of a collaborative web archive project to archive U.S. Federal Government Websites, and this site has been crawled by the Internet Archive as a part of that project. It is not publicly accessible yet but it has been preserved.
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By Christian Zerbel Herald Writer
It may be the "Family Feud," but that didn't mean it was entirely family-friendly.
The Pawlak brothers found that out when they had their turn on the long-running game show hosted by comedian Steve Harvey.
"One of the questions had dirty answers." said Pat Pawlak, 34, of Marysville.
He and his four brothers — Adam, 32, of Tacoma; Nick, 31, Edmonds; Eric, 28, of Arlington; and Scott, 29, also of Marysville — donned custom-made hockey jerseys for the episode that is scheduled to air at 9 a.m. Monday on KSTW-TV, Channel 11.
Pat Pawlak thinks one reason they were chosen to appear on the game show was "because there was a family of five ladies and we're a family of five dudes."
"They were more like super models," Scott Pawlak corrected him.
"Family Feud," which has had several hosts over the years, pits two families against each other. They're challenged with trying to find the most popular answers of surveys conducted by the show. Teams can win up to $20,000 per game.
"Our first question was something like name something you would ask someone who just had a vasectomy," Pat Pawlak said.
The brothers are contractually obligated against saying whether they won in the show taped at the studio in Atlanta last year.
"There were some highs and lows," Scott Pawlak said.
"We had a great time," Pat Pawlak said.
The brothers had heard that the show was holding tryouts in January 2012 at Puyallup's South Hill Mall. They talked it over via Twitter and decided to make the trek to audition.
"The judges liked what they saw," Pat Pawlak said.
The brothers, who grew up in Everett, were flown to Atlanta on the show's dime for a second tryout in May. They passed that audition and played the game that same day.
They were soon exchanging jokes and answering questions directed by Harvey.
"Steve Harvey is probably the funniest guy I've ever met in my life," said Scott Pawlak, the only brother who doesn't play hockey.
The brothers haven't seen the episode yet but they're hoping certain parts don't get cut for the shortened television version. Pat Pawlak in particular, alludes to a certain bout of freak dancing that may or may not get in to the final showing.
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On stage with theatre professor Nic Ularu
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Nic Ularu, a set designer, director and professor, recently received the Grand Prix Award for Best Production at the International Theatre Festival in Serbia. He most recently designed the set for the USC stage production of "King Lear," William Shakespeare's famous story about the corruptive nature of power and a broken man's agonizing struggle for redemption.
The plan: Ularu was born in Bucharest, Romania. He built a successful career in his native land as head of scenography at the National Theatre of Bucharest and served for four years as a board member of The European League of the Institutes of the Arts (ELIA) in Amsterdam.
His original plan was to be a painter until he discovered that he could do it all -- paint, lighting, set and costume design, and create a global vision for theatre.
"I wanted to be a visual artist not necessarily a painter, but when I was 18 years old and assisted to a theater rehearsal, I decided to become a theater artist who can use visual skills for the stage.
"I was lucky to study and to work in the field I wanted to be," he said.
Ularu got a scenography degree from the University of Arts in Bucharest in 1980. In 1993-1994 he took special studies in directing at the University of Amsterdam Institute of Theatre Studies.
Crossing the border: Ularu arrived in the U.S in 1997 and toured with a show at a festival in Massachusetts when he applied for a job at Smith College.
"It was an open position of scene design professor. I applied and I got it, but I never had the intention to remain in the States. I just wanted to see what's happen in the theater education and in the U.S. theater."
Ularu arrived at USC 12 years ago. He teaches students in set design. His objective is to help students develop a broader skill set so that they will be more marketable.
His first time: Ularu describes theater as a complex art that creates a new interpretation and vision about the text, and says each production presents a different and exciting challenge. He says he remembers that feeling from the first time he stepped on the stage.
"I'd been a student in the graduate school, and it was so hard and difficult, exciting and challenging at the same time. It took me a lot of energy and time to realize what a directorial concept was and how all my elements can be not decorations but functionally involved in the dramatic action of the play.
"Visuals are very important. One can do theater with a bare stage and with a black costume or naked people, but the visual in theater adds more to the emotion of the show — it's a very important component of the performance."
The big lie: Ularu says convincing the audience to suspend belief about what it's seeing onstage is the basis of theatrical convention. He says when the spectator enters the theater, he is pays to be lied to about what happens on stage and to believe it is real. It's Ularu's job as director and set designer, along with the actors, to give the audience what it paid for, and to drag them in the story.
In his upcoming project, directing a contemporary version of "King Lear," Ularu says Shakespeare always presents the greatest challenges.
"'King Lear' is the metaphor of pretending to be loved, refusing to see the true love, and imparting everything with people who don't deserve it. It's challenging because the text has some historical significance, but it can be overcome."
The envelope, please: Ularu's vision, talent and artistic philosophies have won him industry acclaim from abroad and in the U.S.
"I don't like the word 'industry' when it is referring to theater and film, as I don't like the 'entertainment industry,' because I think the film and theater are arts, even if they produce money. And the arts don't necessarily have to entertain the people, but make them to think and to become better," he says.


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Hi everyone. I've only been playing PS3 games for a couple years (although I did have a PS2 and PS!) so I'm not all that knowledgable about all of the many different franchises out there. I'm wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions as to what games to try next?
My favourite games are those like Uncharted, L.A Noire, Red Dead Redemption, The Last of Us (LOVED that), and I've nearly finished playing the latest episode of The Walking Dead. I also played Bioshock although I think I got really close to the end and never finished it! That probably gives you a good idea of the sort of thing I like; e.g great plots and story telling. And although shooting is fine (I've played some of the Call of Duty campaigns) my reflexes aren't that speedy so I'm not great at FPS, but not totally unwilling to try them either. I like playing multiplayer on CoD but I have to admit I'm not very good, too slow!
I tried Heavy Rain after someone suggested that I might like it seeing as I liked L.A. Noire so much. But I only lasted a couple hours, I was getting so bored and then when it came to the bit where I had to actually change a baby's nappy I was like, nope. That makes me think I wouldn't like Beyond: Two Souls?
I recently bought the first two Batman games after reading great reviews but after seeing some gameplay on youtube, I'm questioning how suited I am to those games. (What a waste if I'm not!)
My brother has a PS4 and I'm waiting for Watch Dogs to come out. So upcoming PS4 game suggestions are welcome too!
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Game suggestions anyone?
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Go for games like Tomb Raider, Prince Of persia series ( altgouth they are old, they are cool ) , Devil May Cry, Hitman Absolution,Guacamelee!. These are hard hits, and probably suit your taste.
If you didn't like Heavy Rain, you probably won't like beyond so skip it. I never liked any batman game so never played.No comment on that, but I can ensure you this you have a joyful and long way to go,aka lucky#lovegaming
Stop preordering games! Stop buying day1 games! Stop being idiots!
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Yeah I thought about getting Tomb Raider! I had it on PlayStation when I was a kid and I remember I couldn't play it without my dad in the room because I was so scared of those damn wolves haha. I don't think that'll be a problem now.
I also forgot to say I love GTA V! GTA IV was good but I got too annoyed at the stupid helicopter bits and having to do all those long journeys again after failing a mission.
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Try Bioshock: Infinite, its free on PSPlus right now for PS3 & the colors of the game are a lot more enjoyable than the dark world of the original Bioshock. If you like RPG's, try Skyrim. If you want a stress reliever from the hardcore, try flower. Its quite relaxing.
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I can heartily recommend ac: black flag. Sensational ps4 game.
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Thanks! I just got the 14 day free trial of PS Plus as I saw Tomb Raider was free on there at the moment and then I saw that Bioshock Infinite is on there too which is awesome. Yeah I'm really not a RPG person, thanks though. I've been wondering about Assassin's Creed for a while, I got Revelations in a bundle with my PS3 but I never got round to playing it as I hadn't played any of the previous ones.
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If you liked the Last of US you should also like the Mass Effect Trilogy.
I think they might still have a few in circulation where you can buy all as a single set. Otherwise, you might have to pick each up individually.
The games get better to play as you progress, with ME1 having the worst gameplay of the lot, and ME3 having relatively slick gameplay.
ME3 is a culmination of 80+hours of gameplay, from ME1 and ME2, it's a game who's story you invest in (and if like me you grow fond of chatting to a particular crew member, you might break down into tears if you let them die )
I should say though, some REALLY disliked the ending. 100+ hours with what some called an anti-climactic ending. Personally, the negativity was vastly exaggerated by the masses, the ending isn't that bad. Final choice was quite difficult and i stood on that podium for a little while.
Gameplay Montage (pay particular attention to the accolades)
If you allow yourself into the story. There are few better games out there.
Note: ME1 can get tedious. Subsequent releases streamline the experience much better.
If you don't mind tiny spoilers, this trailer should give you a flavour for the type of story:
One of the best story driven games on PS3, or PS4 (atm) for that matter.
03-30-2014 #8
If you are a bargain hunter like me, check out the God Of War Saga here http://www.amazon.com/God-War-Saga-C.../dp/B008CP6MA2
20$ for 5 games? Now that is a smokin' deal. Good story line, fun gameplay. Plus you get to be a bad ass God... Of War.
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For a silly, cute game whilst not-holding-your-hand-isq, there's Don't Starve. Half the fun of the game is figuring out the game mechanics and what the hell your supposed to do to "win". Easily 20+ hours for $10-15.
F***..... That's PS4/Pc, sorry.
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Not exactly PS3 but you should check out Alan Wake if you can.
As for PS3, check out Dragon Age: Origins.
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I just bought a PS3 a few weeks back and have picked up, UC2 and 3, God of War Saga, God of War Ascension, Red Dead Redemption, Dragon's Dogma, GTA V, as well as free PS Plus games Tomb Raider, Bioshock Infinite, and this month Arkham City hits PSN for free. So much value in the PS3 and PS Plus.
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I'm surprised that no one said Metro Last Light. The game has fantastic visuals, great atmosphere and pretty fun gameplay.
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dark souls 2, it's the best
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If from all the things that you can do in Heavy Rain,saw only that about pampered a baby I dont have more words to say...Heavy Rain for me is the best game in ps3 with The Last Of Us too.Dont even try Beyond:Two Souls then.
Try some games Remastered like Devil May Cry series,and God Of War 1.2 and 3 that is available in ps3,or Castlevania:Lords Of Shadow.This genre is hack/slash
From other genres try RPG/Adventure:Dark Souls,Demons Souls,Dragons Dogma
Last an amazing game from me remastered :Shadow Of The Colossus
Ah and Resident Evil 4.5.6 maybe you will like them are action/adventure not like the old Resi amazing stuff,but good games.
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Try dark souls! Best rpg I've ever played. Awesome game!
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Sniper Elite V2 is my fav. Sniper Elite III is good to but I keep going back to V2.
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I just started playing DC Universe Online. Basically a third person RPG. Pretty cool so far, and free!
If you wind up playing, look me up. Mia Teras is my character name. I'm only level 6, but I got there pretty quick.
A warning about it: after you download the game and try to start playing, there's an additional download of about 22 gig. Make sure your PS3 has enough room, and be aware that it is about a 4 hour download that you can't do in the background. I started it right before I went to bed.
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Dust 514. You'll become obsessed with it and it's FTP
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Watchdogs, Assassins Creed, Uncharted, God of War, NFS, Kill Zone, Battlefield, Far Cry, there are plenty more, depends what is your taste and like.
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What about GTA 5?
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Assassins Creed, Bio shock, Red Dead Redemption and God of War.
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Nobody realising this is an older topic from someone who's currently inactive?
Uncharted, GTA V, TLOU, Bioshock series, God of War games, Middle-earth: Shadow Of Mordor, Skate 3, Far Cry 3, Devil May Cry.
There's a lot more, but I'm more active upon PC than PS3/PS4
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Never before had there been such a total air victory in the history of aerial combat.
The name "Flying Tigers" burned itself in the pages of world history for all time.
For years after the Flying Tigers disbanded in 1942, they had been known as a mercenary air force in the service of the Chinese government. Finally on July 4, 1991, in a ceremony honoring the Flying Tigers, the United States Government belatedly admitted the truth - the Flying Tigers had been created by secret order of President Franklin Roosevelt months before Pearl Harbor to help the Chinese defend their cities from the relentless bombing by the Japanese, who had invaded China in 1937.
Three hundred men and women were recruited from within the ranks of the U.S. Armed Services. Pilots, aircraft mechanics, propeller specialists, doctors, nurses, clerks and even a chaplain joined what was called the American Volunteer Group. They signed a one-year contract to protect the only supply route open for the United States to deliver war material to China - the Burma Road. They boarded ships from the West Coast in the spring and summer of 1941, traveling as missionaries, planters, even circus performers - disguises to mask their true mission and protect FDR's secret effort to keep China from falling to the Japanese without provoking a war with Japan.
A.V.G. The American Volunteer Group The Japanese had been bombing Chinese cities since 1937 and had virtually destroyed China's Air Force. War between the United States and Japan seemed imminent. The idea for a "Lafayette Escadrille" to assist the Chinese in their struggle had been brewing for some time. Claire Lee Chennault, a retired Army Air Corps captain and air advisor to China, was authorized by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to form a volunteer group consisting entirely of American airmen to help train Chinese aviators and protect China's skies. With the help of T.V. Soong, Chiang's brother-in-law, Tom Corcoran, an advisor to the President, and other high-ranking officials, Chennault sold the idea to Roosevelt. On April 15, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Executive Order authorizing the formation of the American Volunteer Group. The Order permitted members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Army Air Corps to resign from their branch of the service with the assurance that they would be reinstated to their former rank or grade upon completion of their contract. The group was to defend the Burma Road, China's lifeline to Burma and Indian Ocean ports. Since the U.S. was technically at peace with Japan, the plan required some subterfuge. Central Aircraft Manufacturing Co. (CAMCO) was elected as the middleman. CAMCO, owned by William Pawley, had an aircraft factory at Loiwing, China, supplying parts and planes to Chiang's Air Force. The "Volunteers" would sign a contract with CAMCO for one year, performing certain services not technically relating to combat. Recruiters fanned out across the country. The rumors soon spread that there was adventure and excitement in the exotic Orient. Pilots and crewmen of two carrier groups, temporarily at Norfolk, Virginia, for the Christmas holidays, were contacted by retired Commander Rutledge Irvine in early 1941. Many were fascinated, but most were somewhat skeptical. The pay, perks, and rewards sounded too good to be true. A few months later, and after three more meetings with our supersalesman, a group of pilots and crew were off to San Francisco on the way to the land of Kipling. Other recruiters signed up Army and Marine personnel. Chennault had some bad experiences with the International Squadron. He now wanted to put his own theories to the test. As the author of the controversial book, The Role of Defensive Pursuit, and as a member of the famous aerobatic team "Three Men on the Flying Trapeze", Chennault was held in awe by many airmen who wanted to fly with him. The AVG recruiters signed up 100 pilots and 200 mechanics, armorers, parachute riggers, radio operators, photographers, meteorologists, and other ground support crews. The pay was good: $600 to $675 per month for pilots and from $250 up for ground crews. The contract didn't mention another important perk - $500 bonus for each enemy plane shot down - but it was understood (this point was not understood by all - ed. note). The first contingent sailed from San Francisco aboard the Dutch vessel Jaeggersfontaineon July 11, 1941. Chennault had left a few days before on a Pan American clipper. The group was supposed to sail under complete secrecy. The passports read school teachers, entertainers, surveyors, farmers, engineers, and other innocuous professions. No one was fooled. A few days after the ship sailed, the Japanese newspapers announced that a group of American pilots has sailed for the Far East to fight Japan in China. "The ship will be sunk" the paper said. But it made it. A month later the second contingent sailed aboard another Dutch ship, the "Bloemfontaine." The name of David Lee "Tex" and mine appeared on the passenger list. We had flown together as dive bomber pilots aboard the Navy carriers Ranger and Yorktown. Those of us who expected to enjoy the mysterious beauties of the Far East and the exotic Orient were in for a rude awakening. When we arrived in Burma we had little time to explore the forbidden fruits of Rangoon. Instead we were sent 170 miles North to Toungoo in the heart of the jungle. Kyedaw Airdrome, an abandoned RAF field, was to be our training headquarters. It had a 4,000 foot blacktop runway with decent barracks of bamboo and teak. But the heat in September, 1941 was stifling and every biting critter known to man infested the area. And when we saw the planes we were to fly, it didn't make us much happier. Some of the pilots had only flown bombers or transports. Even Hill, Neale, myself, and others with fighter experience had a tough time learning the quirks of the P-40 Tomahawk. But Claire Chennault was a great teacher. He inspired confidence and a fierce loyalty. Even the hottest pilots forgot their prior training and absorbed Chennault's lessons in tactics. For over three months he personally instructed and drilled us in his innovative tactics. "The Japanese are superbly trained pilots. . . they have proved themselves in years of combat in China. . .the Japanese fighter planes are more maneuverable, have a better rate of climb but are more vulnerable than the P-40. . .the P-40 has better armor, more firepower and can dive at an extraordinary speed. . .use the P-40s good points and you'll stay alive and beat the enemy. . .", he lectured day after day. He sent us aloft to practice his strategies while observing our performance from his bamboo tower. Accidents occurred daily while pilots tried to get the hang of the temperamental P-40. The heat, training, lack of entertainment, the insects and boredom caused growing dissatisfaction. Some quit the AVG and went home. Some asked for other duties. But Chennault finally whipped a highly trained gung-ho group together. We were ready. He had our admiration and respect. Most called him "Colonel" or referred to him as "the Old Man." December 7, 1941, "Pearl Harbor attacked by Japan." It was December 8th in Burma. Chennault ordered his men on the alert. We would not be caught on the ground. But nothing happened at Toungoo. Chennault had organized his group into three squadrons. On December 12th, he sent the 3rd Squadron,FT1st.gif (3230 bytes) "Hell's Angels" to Rangoon to assist the RAF. The other two squadrons stood by on continuous alert. On December 18th, the Japanese attacked Kunming, China with a large force of bombers. The 1st Squadron,FT3rd.gif (4859 bytes) "The Adam & Eves" and the 2nd, FT2nd.gif (1942 bytes)"The Panda Bears," were sent on the 650 mile trip to Kunming early the following day and immediately went out on patrol, but there was no action. There was an early morning patrol on the 20th and again nothing. But Chennault was certain that the enemy would attack after its successful raid on the 18th. His intuition and early warning net paid off. Early during the morning of December 20th, a report was received warning that enemy bombers had been sighted 60 miles away. "The Old Man" said this is what he had been waiting for, American planes with American pilots with a little advance warning. He fired his red flares and the two squadrons took to the air. The enemy never reached Kunming. The first report was that six of the ten Japanese bombers had been shot down. Later in the war Chennault learned that only one of the enemy returned to its base. But the mission had one casualty. Me! Chennault wrote, "The last the other pilots saw of Rector, he was still chasing the Japes at full throttle". I had chased a little too far and didn't have enough gas to return. I bellied my P-40 in...and walked back to base (I was credited with shooting down the first enemy bomber that day). The 20th of December, 1941 was a costly day for the Japanese. The lost nine out of ten bombers and never hit the target. The Japanese never again tried to bomb Kunming as long as the AVG defended the city. It was not until two years later that they made another try, and this time escorted by a large number of fighters. During January and February, 1942, the AVG started to rack up the extraordinary record that gained them fame. Over the Skies of Burma and china we destroyed 217 enemy aircraft in thirty one encounter and probably destroyed at least another 50. During that same period, we lost six pilots. The grateful Chinese dubbed us the "Flying Tigers" and the name stuck. When the AVG was disbanded on July 4, 1942, after only seven months in combat, we had destroyed 297 enemy planes with another 153 probably destroyed. Twenty-two AVG personnel lost their lives: four in aerial combat, six on strafing missions, ten in training accidents and two on the ground from bombing (four were POWs, three returned). Unfortunately, because of lack of tact and shortsightedness on the part of Army brass, much of this valuable talent left China. Most of the AVG would have stayed on if they had been given decent treatment. All most wanted was a short leave and recognition of the service they had performed for their country. Eighty-two members of the AVG stayed on for various periods. Forty-four pilots and ground crew agreed to stay an extra two weeks because of their loyalty to Chennault. Two pilots, John Petach and Arnold Shamblin paid for that two weeks with their lives. Bob Neale, the top AVG ace. led the newly formed 23rd Fighter Group until July 19th, when Col. Robert Scott, Jr. assumed command. In addition to the 20 pilots and 24 ground crew that stayed two extra weeks, five AVG pilots and 28 ground personnel joined the Army Air Corps and stayed in China. They formed the cadre of the 23rd Fighter Group. Five of Chennault's staff stayed on to form Headquarters of the China Air Task Force. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Pursuit Squadrons were redesignated the 74th, 75th and 76th Fighter Squadrons. Frank Schiel was named C.O. of the 74th. Tex Hill commanded the 75th with Gil Bright as his second in command, and I commanded the 76th, with Chuck Sawyer as my deputy. One chapter in history ended July 4, 1942, and another began the same day with the same equipment, the same planes, and many of the same men. Most of the AVG who did not stay in China returned to their former branches of the service and performed brilliantly in other theaters. Some later returned to China and served with the 14th Air Force. We did not consider ourselves mercenaries or soldiers of fortune. We were paid sums considerably larger than our military salaries. Most of those who volunteered felt his was a unique opportunity to serve in a cause important to our country and a chance to improve our skills. A chance to get in on the ground floor with excitement and adventure thrown in make an irresistible combination. ("The Original Flying Tigers" by Ed Rector, 2nd Sqdrn, Vice Squadron Leader) * In 31 encounters they destroyed 217 enemy planes and probably destroyed 43 others. * The Tiger's losses in combat were four pilots killed in the air, one killed while straffing and one taken prisoner. * In the initial day in Rangoon, between Christmas and New Year's Eve of 1941, the Americans officially shot down 75 planes with a loss of two Tiger pilots and six planes of their own. Never before had there been such a total air victory in the history of aerial combat. The name "Flying Tigers" burned itself in the pages of world history for all time. * In the seven months of combat that followed, the 85 surviving pilots and their tiger-toothed P-40s shot down, by official count, 299 enemy planes. They destroyed another known 240 Japanese aircraft. In addition, the Tigers estimated a kill total upwards of a thousand aircraft which could not be confirmed officially, but which pilots recounted having watched disappear into the mountains or sea.
Flying Tigers A-2 Jacket. AVG Flying Tigers A-2 leather jacket. Jacket includes CBI patch, 23 FS patch, your choice of squadron patch, your nametag, and blood chit.Made in USA!
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A2 Review by J.M. de Haas
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Wow, received my jacket today! What a blast!! Beautiful! You've done a great job. Always wanted one, now I have one and I'm very pleased with the quality of the jacket. I'm very honored, wearing such a jacket. Thank you very much! (Posted on 5/22/2015)
Nice Custom A-2, But Care In Ordering Review by David G.
Ordered a horsehide leather A-2 detailed to pre-USAAF AVG specifications. I am delighted with the quality of the jacket and the craftsmanship of the customized leather patches. This is truly an exquisite piece of work. However, be advised that a customized order is COMPLETELY a'la carte. Do not presume you will get all the options on the website ordering form unless you specify each item independently. Also, there is no "customer proof" – a preview for approval prior to assembly and shipping – on final patch production or placement on the jacket. I sent a picture of the desired patch design but not a diagram of the desired placement on the jacket. I also had to order the name tag separately, then either return the jacket to have it sewn on (at my expense) or do it myself. Regardless, it's a nice value and a fine reproduction. US Authentic worked with me through the ordering glitches. (Posted on 12/13/2010)
Exceptional product Review by Jojo M.
I received my A2 Horsehide Seal Brown Flying Tigers yesterday and want to thank you for an exceptional product. The A2 by itself is unbelievable in quality for the price but with the blood chit and patches, all painted leather, just brought me to cloud nine, and all in a custom measured jacket. Somebody once mentioned that sleeping in it would result into a "vintage/50 mission look" fast, and I just might do that because it's the only thing missing from this jacket. Thank you very much. (Posted on 7/28/2010)
Closest to the original I have ever seen Review by John L. and John B. Ramirez 23rd Fighter Group
I would like to take the opportunity to thank the many people who have chosen your flight jackets. I am a proud owner of an A-2. My father was stationed with the remnents of the original Flying Tigers, China Air Task Force and finally the 23rd Fighter Squadron.I bought another A-2 sans patches, he wears it like a glove
I would like to acknowledge your company as to the authenticity of you Flying Tiger A-2.There is a small display at the Air and Space Musuem about the Flying Tigers up on the Second Floor. Your creations are certainly the closest to the "original" both my father and I have ever seen. (Posted on 7/28/2010)
I am completely satisfied Review by Jack Baringer
I received my Russet horsehide AVG A-2 last week and I am completely satisfied with the great fit, un-compromised high quality and authenticity of the your product. Additionally, your representative spent a great deal of time patiently helping me to determine the correct size for my jacket. His assistance was invaluable, and I love my new A-2. I have another Goatskin A-2, handmade by an individual, that I purchased over 20 years ago. Amazingly, it still looks like new; and I look forward to enjoying my Flying Tigers A-2 for the next 20 years! Thanks again for your fine product and great customer service! I will not hesitate to recommend your firm to my friends and associates who have admired my new coat. (Posted on 7/28/2010)
Beautiful jacket Review by Ken Bruitt
Just want to let you know that i received the horsehide A2 Flying Tigers jacket. Beautiful jacket, well made, fantastic job. THANKS (Posted on 7/28/2010)
Really exceeded all of my expectations Review by Fred Durtschi
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know I received My Flying Tigers A2 jacket yesterday. I cant tell you how much I appreciate the speed in which you got it to me. I am leaving in the next couple of days TDY and had mentioned it would be nice to have. You guys really exceeded any and all of my expectations. The jacket looks, feels and fits great. You were able to get all my changes and additions and provided what I think is a real quality and authentic work of art at the best price going. Thanks Guys!!
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Quality of workmanship is incredible Review by Jack Manick
I have had my G1 Flying Tiger Jacket for 2 years and I love it more each minute that I wear it. The quality of workmanship of this custom made jacket is incredible. I have gotten may complements and comments from strangers. The best were from men who were in the China/Burma/India Theatre during the war and who caught a glimpse of what they once wore and had to come over to say something to me. I had one lady who was from Taiwan complement the China flag on the blood chit and who said it made her homesick.
Thanks again for a great jacket. (Posted on 7/28/2010)
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I just got my custom made Flying Tigers jacket. I must say, man, this is nice. It's so nice having a jacket that actually fits me (I'm a little on the short side). A few of my friends were impressed (as was I) when I told them how very quick and reasonably price you guys are. I just wanted to compliment your company and let you know I plan to get a second jacket made in a couple of weeks. Thank you.
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Meant to tell you sooner that he was ecstatic with the flying tigers jacket. It's beautiful. Thanks for all your effort - and it did arrive next day. (Posted on 7/28/2010)
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