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A Slew of Custom Tailoring Choices Adds Up to One Thing: A Suit to Fit Each Individual
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In an effort to clear things up, let's define the terminology.
The term bench-made generally indicates that clothes are made in a shop that has the tailor's name on the door; further, that he is a master tailor (meaning an expert pattern maker, cutter and fitter). The work is done on the premises, an individual pattern is constructed for the exclusive use of each customer, and there is a maximum of handwork.
Most of the same criteria apply to the term custom-made, except that the work is not always done on the premises, and the name above the door is not always that of a master tailor. More often than not, the head of the establishment is someone--such as a designer--whose reputation is based on his taste and who is capable of providing excellent advice.
"Made-to-measure" clothing differs from bench- or custom-made apparel in that tailors use stock patterns that are modified to fit an individual customer. Construction and fabrics of made-to-measure garments may be of very high quality, but, because no individual pattern has to be created, prices can be considerably less.
"Special-order" suits (which we will not cover beyond this point) are made from unaltered stock patterns, but offer a selection of fabrics stocked by the manufacturer and a choice of two or three basic style models. The customer usually pays a premium of 10 percent.
The procedure for the customer is much the same whether the construction is bench-made, custom-made, or made-to-measure. All three processes afford measures of personalization and individuality that are otherwise unavailable.
First, styling--which includes general silhouette and specific details--is discussed. The customer will be asked if he favors a built-up look or a more relaxed one. Italian, English or American interpretations are typical options. Of course, the customer's preferences for fit and feel are also solicited: For example, will the jacket and trousers sit close to the body or have an easier, fuller fit? Does he prefer a higher or lower shoulder? Will the jacket have a soft or firm feel?
The customer chooses the basic form--single- or double-breasted, two-button or three. From there a plethora of details can be ordered. Should the jacket be side, center or unvented? Will the customer prefer flapped, besom, patch or hacking pockets? A ticket pocket perhaps? How many buttons on the sleeve (with working buttonholes, of course)? How many interior pockets? Lapel width or trouser rise may be an issue.
The trousers type must be specified. Will they have pleats or plain front, cuffs or plain bottoms? On-seam or off-seam side pockets, and how many back pockets? A change pocket, a watch pocket? Swelled side seams? Self-supporting waist, belt loops or suspender buttons?
Then there is fabric selection. Any reputable shop will have dozens of swatch books from which to choose hundreds and hundredsof cloths--everything from traditional worsteds, flannels and tweeds to the Super woolens (starting with the Super 80s and going up to the 180s), fine silks, cashmeres, cottons, linens and blends. Lightweight fabrics are those considered to be between 7 and 9 1/2 ounces, medium are between 10 and 13 ounces, and anything over 14 is considered heavy in our climate-controlled age. [See Cigar Aficionado, Summer 1995, for a discussion of fabrics.]
Some tailors will have cloths woven exclusively to their own requirements of weight, pattern and color (often their names will be woven into the selvage--the outside strip of the cloth--as proof of exclusivity). Others simply have an eye for that odd bolt of cloth they know their customers will appreciate.
Finally, the tailor will take the measurements. Here's where the best shine: meticulous measurements make for a suit that fits. Which is why a good tailor will leave nothing to chance. He will want to measure the length of each arm and each leg separately, the chest under and over the arms, the waist above the hips and the seat below them. He will want to measure the shoulders from one side to the other (called "point to point"), and each one from the middle of the back. He will measure the length of the coat that the customer is wearing (only as a rough guide).
The tailor will measure a variety of points on your body that you never thought had anything to do with each other. All these numbers will be recorded in the order book. Your fitter will note, in his own shorthand system, any little problems or idiosyncrasies your body might have: "EP" might stand for erect posture, "LLS" for lower left shoulder. But never mind if your neck is like a corkscrew, your calves protruding, or your back like a dowager's hump. A good tailor is part psychologist, part cosmetic surgeon. With a little nip and tuck of the cloth here, a bit of extra padding there, some slight narrowing of the trouser leg or widening of lapel, veritable miracles can be performed. (A practical note: it's a good idea to wear the same sort of shoes and shirt while being fitted as you'll match with the clothes being made, since this makes measurements more relevant to the way you actually wear your clothes.)
Before departing the shop you will be asked to leave perhaps a 50 percent deposit, and be given an assurance that you'll be called in several weeks' time--say three to six--for a fitting. Bench- and custom-made usually require two or three fittings (the first fitting is merely the shell of a garment), while made-to-measure usually requires only one (for minor alterations, button placement and a few minor details).
During the remaining fitting(s) the garment will be fine-tuned, a quarter-inch chalked off in one place, an eighth added in another, a notation made to ease an armhole just a fraction, or minutely tighten the trouser seat. Button stance will be decided. It's a good idea at this fitting to transfer anything you carry in your pockets to your new clothes, so any adjustments for a bulging wallet or eyeglass case can be made.
The suit should now be properly balanced (each part being where it should be, and sitting correctly) and comfortable. The buttonholes can now be cut and buttons attached. After a final hand-pressing, the suit will be shipped. The record of the measurements (in the form of a paper pattern for bench and custom), tailor's notes for alterations, and perhaps a small swatch of the selected fabric will be filed away for future orders. Figure on six to 10 weeks from order to delivery.
Personalized clothing is a true investment. Treated with respect and proper maintenance, it will more than pay for itself. A cheap suit looks cheap even when it's new; a good one looks great even when it's old.
Adrian Jules 1392 East Ridge Road, Rochester, New York; (716) 342-5886. Arnald Roberti, head of the firm, is very adept at a number of stylish silhouettes, but, if you ask him, he would prefer to see his customers on the dressy side: classic Italian styling with a medium shoulder and some shape. Double-breasted suits are strong here, and 80 percent of his business is in the Super woolens (ranging from the Super 80s to 150s). Custom suits from $1,000; jackets from $750.
Brioni 610 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 956-4155.Brioni prides itself on the classic Roman style--square shoulders and slimming shape with subtle waist suppression. Farbrics are luxurious. Custom suits from $3,000; jackets from $2,100.
Cheo Tailors 30 East 60th Street, New York, New York; (212) 980-9838. Cheo, trained on Savile Row, believes the Row's traditional cutting system is the only way to make a first-class suit. Made entirely by hand with the finest materials, the garments have good shape, but are soft and easy. Bench-made suits from $3,000; jackets from $2,200.
Gian DeCaro Sartoria 2025 First Avenue, Seattle, Washington; (206) 448-2812. DeCaro is of the Anglo-Italian school and prefers a slightly shaped coat and full-cut trousers. He likes to do softly constructed jackets in the newer ultralightweight fabrics such as the Super woolens and luxury cottons. Custom suits from $1,900; jackets from $1,500.
Chris Despos 34 East Oak Street, Chicago, Illinois; (312) 944-8833.Classic elegance is the rule here, and Despos's aim is for propriety of proportions. Updated traditional in its best form, crafted in midweight worsteds that have good drape and hold their shape. Bench-made suits from $3,000; jackets from $2,400.
Dormeuil 21 East 67th Street, New York, New York; (212) 396-4444.The tailoring firm (which makes office calls) does custom and made-to-measure clothes with an Anglo-American air (everything in moderation for the executive wardrobe). Dormeuil is also one of the world's great cloth houses and knows as much about fine fabrics as anyone. It's particularly adept at cashmere, silk-and-cashmere blends, worsted cashmere and its exclusive "Pashmina" cloth, considered finer than cashmere. Made-to-measure suits from $1,350; custom from $2,850.
Alfred Dunhill 450 Park Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 735-7543. While Dunhill is an old British firm, it takes an international businessman's approach: not as much shoulder or as high an armhole as the more fashionable looks, but with some suppression at the waist. Its goal is moderation in silhouette and detail. Bench and custom suits from $2,650 and $1,950, jackets starting at $2,100 and $1,435.
William Fioravanti 45 West 57th Street, New York, New York; (212) 355-1540. Fioravanti is the original architect and most respected advocate of the Power Look, an approach for CEOs and other men at the top: square, straight shoulders, and a trim, pristine silhouette for a dynamic appearance. This is real boardroom stuff. Exclusive fabrics. Bench-made suits from $4,250; jackets from $3,700.
The Alan Flusser Custom Shop (at Saks Fifth Avenue) 611 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 888-7100. Flusser's house style has a soft, sophisticated silhouette highly thought of by the cognescenti: some body shaping, with a sloped defined shoulder and slim hip; trousers are full-cut and slightly tapered. Reputedly the largest number of exclusive fabrics to be found. Made-to-measure suits and jackets from $1,000 and $800, respectively; custom from $1,895 and $1,295.
Giliberto Designs 142 West 36th Street, New York, New York; (212) 695-4925. Styling here runs to jackets with clearly defined lines and shape. Many customers now choose a three-button (middle button on the natural waist), single-breasted cut, with or without a vest, but the six-button/two-to-button double-breasted is still very much in vogue. Full range of fabrics. Bench suits from $1,800; jackets from $1,200.
Jon Green 903 Madison Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 734-8965. In association with the renowned shirtmaker Alexander Kabbaz, Jon Green prefers the moderate road: subtle shaping, a medium-high shoulder and armhole, a slightly trimmer trouser. Everything is balanced properly, nothing outre. Bench suits from $3,800; jackets from $2,800.
Harrison James 5 West 54th Street, New York, New York; (212) 541-6870. Harrison James is a two-year-old store for men in Manhattan, with a superb ready-to-wear collection of business and sportswear. But it also has a made-to-measure program of clothes with a distinctly international flair. Jackets sit slightly closer to the body and have high armholes, square shoulders and a bit higher button stance. Luxury fabrics are the rule. Suits from $2,750; jackets from $1,895.
Kiton Custom Shop (at Bergdorf Goodman Men's Store) 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 339-3324. This is the custom shop for the acclaimed Neopolitan firm that specializes in the soft sartorial approach, more of an Italian interpretation of English styling. Never heavy or stiff, the rule here is shape with a light, easy fit: smaller shoulder, subtle waist and a trim hip. All exclusive fabrics. Suits from $3,700.
Leonard Logsdail 9 East 53rd Street, New York, New York; (212) 752-5030. Logsdail is a Savile Row-trained bench tailor who came to New York in 1991 and set up a bespoke firm. He prefers a mid-Atlantic business look, not as stiff as the English, but with a bit more shape than traditional American. A master tailor adept at everything from Norfolk jackets to tail coats. Full range of the best fabrics. Bench suits from $3,800; jackets from $2,800.
Oxxford Custom (at Bergdorf Goodman Men's Store) 745 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York; (212) 339-3323. Oxxford, generally conceded to be the best-made readywear tailored clothing in the United States, has opened a custom shop in the famed Fifth Avenue store. The preferred model has natural shoulders and subtle body shaping, making for a suit that has both style and comfort. An exclusive range of fabrics, including the Super woolens and the highest quality Doupioni silks. Custom suits from $2,600; jackets from $2,000.
Edgar Pomeroy 2985 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia; (404) 365-0405. Pomeroy started his career by designing custom clothes that had a rather brash, high visibility to them. He's moderated a bit and is now content to deliver mere style and taste. Pin-striped suits with odd vests are his favorite, but doeskin blazers, natty tweeds and linens are right up his street. Custom suits from $1,600; jackets from $1,000.
Vincenzo Sanitate 27 West 55th Street, New York, New York; (212) 755-0937. Sanitate can make the most proper business suit. What he enjoys, though, is super lightweight garments: the smallest of shoulder pads and thinnest of interlinings go into his unconstructed jackets and trousers of featherweight Super woolens, shirt-weight linens, and blended cashmeres. Bench suits from $3,500; jackets from $2,350.
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SONY wants you to know that the PlayStation 4 is coming this Christmas, but not what it will look like.
The Japanese electronics giant talked about its upcoming console for the first time on Wednesday and showed what it can do, without actually revealing the device itself.
"I don't know that the box is going to be something that's going to have a dramatic impact on people's feelings about the game. It will be a colour and a size fairly comparable to previous consoles," said Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, the US-based arm of the PlayStation business.
"There's a big story to tell here, and it's going to take between now and the holiday season to get all the details out there," Tretton said in an interview.
Tretton said the price of the PS4 hasn't been decided yet, but hinted that it wouldn't be as high as the PlayStation 3 was initially. The PS3 debuted in 2006 with two models for $US500 ($A490.39) and $US600 ($A588.47). It now sells for about $US300 ($A294.23).
The PS4 will be jostling for attention this Christmas with Microsoft's successor to the Xbox. Details on that device are expected in June.
Sony did reveal that the insides of the PS4 will essentially be a "supercharged PC," much like an Xbox. That's a big departure from the old and idiosyncratic PlayStation design and should make it easier for developers to create games.
"One of the big challenges we faced in the past was that we created great technology that we handed over to the development community, and they had to go through a learning curve before they could harness it. And when they did, we saw some phenomenal games," Tretton said. "We wanted to lower that barrier of entry and really give them the ability to create tremendous gaming experiences from day one."
The adoption of PC chips also means that the new console won't be able to play games created for any of the three previous PlayStations, even though the PS4 will have a Blu-ray disc drive, just like the PS3. Instead, Sony said gamers will have to stream older games to the PS4 through the internet.
Other new features revolve around social networking and remote access. With one button, you can broadcast video of your game play so friends can "look over your shoulder virtually," said David Perry, co-founder of the Sony-owned internet game company Gaikai. With remote play, you can run a game on the PS4 to stream over the internet to Sony's mobile gaming device, the PlayStation Vita, which debuted last year.
The goal is to make the PS4 so good at figuring out what games and other content you want that it can download it without being asked, so that it's available when you realise you do want it, Sony said.
"Our long-term vision is to reduce download times of digital titles to zero," said Mark Cerny, Sony's lead system architect on the PS4.
Beyond games, the PS4 will let people create animation in 3-D using a Move motion controller - all in real time.
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The American College of Surgeons will be hosting Clinical Congress 2013 at the Walter Washington Convention Center, 10/06/13 thru 10/10/13. Surgeons and medical professionals from all over the United States will be gathering in Washington DC for high quality educational programming designed to educate surgeons and improve patient safety. This year's Clinical Congress will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American College of Surgeons.
If you are one of the surgeons or medical professionals attending Clinical Congress 2013, consider staying at American Guest House a DuPont Circle area Bed and Breakfast. Our friendly Washington DC Inn, located less than two miles from the Convention Center, can serve as your home away from home while visiting Washington DC. Our Washington DC hotel is just a ten minute walk to the convention shuttle stop at the DuPont Circle Hotel.
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Associate Engineer - 12V Harness
About Tesla
Tesla's goal is to accelerate the world's transition to electric mobility with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures EVs, as well as EV powertrain components for partners such as Toyota and Daimler. In Q1 of 2013 Tesla has delivered more than 10,000 electric vehicles to customers in 31 countries. Tesla's Model S is the world's first premium sedan designed and engineered from the ground up as an electric vehicle and was named Automobile Magazine's 2013 Automobile of the Year® and Motor Trend's prestigious 2013 Car of the Year®.
The Role
- We are looking for a highly motivated engineering associate to support the 12 volt Harness Engineering team on all design projects. The Engineering Associate will help the Engineering Team to set up and maintain engineering and component databases, design tools, project schedules, task completion status and reporting.
- Highly organized and confident in ability to manage projects within set deadlines, as well as assisting in the administration and smooth operation of the 12 v engineering team, as well as on-going cooperation with other departments and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Data entry and maintenance of 12 v harness components in Mentor Graphics Library
- Support to the engineering team with parts research and supplier identification and selection, samples, price comparison
- Coordinate entering and maintaining part number, ECN and BOM information in ENOVIA and MES
- Project scheduling, tracking and reporting
- Administrative coordination and communication with wire harness suppliers
- Coordination of shipment, delivery and inventory location for prototypes, pre-production and test articles
- Job responsibilities would grow and change as the team tackles new projects, tools and processes.
- Associates Degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in engineering administration support, with CAD tools,
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Skills and experience in data entry, MS Office software, ENOVIA
- Able to learn administrative aspects of Mentor Graphics Capital Library and CATIA
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
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The Office of Veterans and Reservists Affairs provides support to veterans, reservists, and their families. The staff offers benefits counseling, informational workshops, and serves as a liaison between the V.A. regional processing office and various administrative offices at Lehman. Through programming and services, the Office assists veterans in their transition from military life to campus life; it also provides a platform for vets to meet with other vets on campus.
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It's ironic how Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham have the hatchet out for Dr. Susan Rice, who the former claims isn't qualified for the Secretary of State job. Here are some of her accomplishments: valedictorian, Stanford Phi Beta Kappa, Rhodes Scholar, Oxford Ph.D. Dr. Susan Rice also served under the Clinton administration as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and also served on the staff of the National Security Council. McCain has had a longstanding war of sorts with Susan Rice.
She attended Stanford University, where she received a Truman Scholarship and graduated with a B.A. in history in 1986 and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded a Rhodes scholarship and attended New College Oxford where she earned a M. Phil in 1988 and PhD in 1990. Her dissertation, entitled "Commonwealth Initiative in Zimbabwe, 1979-1980: Implication for International Peacekeeping" was honored by the Chatham House-British International Studies Association as UK's most distinguished in international relations.
Dr. Rice also served as a foreign policy aide to 1988 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis and again in the 2004 presidential campaign of John Kerry. She was also a management consultant at McKinsey & Co. She was also managing director and principal at Intellibridge and worked at Brookings Institution as a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Global Economy and Development program.
Fox News (surprise, surprise) also has the hatchet out for her citing her "miserable" record at the U.N., claiming she skipped crucial meetings and undermined the Bush Administration. Well, considering their abysmal record on reporting the truth, I'll pass on deeming this a credible position. Fox News contributor John Bolton was a bully at the U.N., but the network would never tell you the truth. It goes against their vendetta against President Obama.
John McCain and Lindsey Graham have just improved Susan Rice's chances of being nominated and confirmed to replace Hillary Clinton. Here's two interesting takes on a possible Susan Rice nomination:
Bloomberg: Obama's "spirited defense" of Rice "has moved her a step closer to being named to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton."
First Read: "If you thought that Obama might decide to pass on nominating Susan Rice to be the next Secretary of State, think again. Yesterday's confrontation might have been the best thing to happen to her chances of being nominated. The president is a pragmatist and is usually someone who likes to avoid confirmation fights for his appointees. But the more the GOP attacks Rice, the more dug in the White House and president might get."


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Clotrimazole Enemas for Pouchitis in Children and Adults (CAPTURE)
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Colectomy with creation of an ileal pouch (IPAA) is now the treatment of choice for patients with ulcerative colitis that is resistant to existing medical therapies. The development of inflammation in these ileal reservoirs, a clinical entity referred to as pouchitis, is the most common long-term complication of this procedure and can affect 50-60% of adults and children. We have previously demonstrated that clotrimazole (delivered as a rectal suppository) is generally safe, effective, and displays poor systemic absorption when used in pediatric and adults with active pouchitis. We saw clinical benefit in patients with pouch disease that had previously failed to respond to standard antibiotic, steroid, or immunosuppressive therapies. The clinical trial outlined here will define the effectiveness and safety of topical clotrimazole therapy (delivered as a rectal enema) in pediatric (aged greater than two years) and adult patients with pouchitis.
Subjects in this study will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo (no active drug, 4 subjects) or one of two clotrimazole therapy groups: 2500 mg/day (8 subjects) or 4000mg/day (8 subjects). No washout period is required, and subjects will be allowed to continue their existing anti-inflammatory medications during their participation in the study. Clotrimazole will be delivered nightly in the form of an enema. Subjects will undergo flexible sigmoidoscopy (pouchoscopy) prior to and again after completing one month of study therapy, and pouch disease activity will be graded at after each procedure using the Pouchitis Disease Activity Index (PDAI). Clinical improvement will be defined as a drop in PDAI score. If the drop in PDAI scores between placebo and either active clotrimazole treatment group is not significant, and no subject experiences what are determined to be study-related adverse effects, a second cohort of subjects will be recruited and studied after receiving one month of either placebo (4 subjects), 6000 mg/day clotrimazole (8 subjects), or 7500mg/day clotrimazole (8 subjects).
Subjects will be assessed for adverse effects at the midpoint of the study. Clotrimazole blood levels will be measured during the first and last day of study participation. In addition, adults will complete a health related quality of life assessment at baseline and after completing study drug therapy.
All subjects will be eligible for one month of open-label study drug therapy after completing one month of study drug therapy.
|Ulcerative Colitis Pouchitis Ileitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease
|Drug: Clotrimazole
|Phase 1 Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Clotrimazole Enemas for Pouchitis in Children and Adults
- Improvement in Pouchitis Disease Activity Index (PDAI) [ Time Frame: 30 Days ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|September 2002
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|June 2018
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|June 2018 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Placebo Comparator: 1
Drug: Clotrimazole
One retention enema, administered nightly
Active Comparator: 2
Clotrimazole Therapy
Drug: Clotrimazole
One retention enema, administered nightly
Active Comparator: 3
Clotrimazole Therapy
Drug: Clotrimazole
One retention enema, administered nightly
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|2 Years and older (Child, Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Age greater than 2 years
- Availability of Parent or Legal Guardian (for those less than 2 years of age).
- History of ulcerative colitis treated with colectomy and ileal pouch
- Diagnosis of acute or chronic pouchitis
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00061282
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|Boston Children's Hospital
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
|Principal Investigator:
|Paul A. Rufo, MD, MMSc
|Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Paul Rufo, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00061282 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 23, 2003
|Last Updated:
|July 18, 2017
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Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Colitis, Ulcerative
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Colonic Diseases
Intestinal Diseases
Ileal Diseases
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Joseph "Jay" Piazza Jr, 51, of the Boston-based Community-Suffolk Inc. died Jan. 21.
Piazza worked as warehouse manager alongside his brothers and cousin in the third-generation family wholesale operation.
The oldest child, Jay Piazza worked with Steven Piazza, president and treasurer, cousin David Piazza, vice president, and brothers Jackie Piazza and Tommy Piazza, who worked in sales.
"He worked since he was 14 years old," Steven Piazza said. "He worked his way up from working on the docks and unloading freight cars, and was able to fill in any positions we needed him in like in assisting in sales. He had a great attitude of managing the warehouse and was great with everyone from the buyers to the truck drivers."
Survivors include children Briana Piazza, Rockport, Mass., and Joseph III of Virginia, former wife Marlene (English), longtime companion Karen Cleary of Revere, Mass., and his brothers.
Funeral services were Jan. 27. In lieu of flowers, family members request contributions in Piazza's name to the St. Jude Hospital for Children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105-1905.


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Without going into the gory details, this past Sunday coming back from surfing Assateague by boat, we had a minor mishap. Let's just say the first gas tank on our boat ran out at the worst possible moment and we ended up swamped on Assateague about 3/4 of a mile south of the Inlet. Total yardsale, but we were able to recover the boat and all the boards except one. It was about 1pm and there was a SE seabreeze, so none of the boards could have possibly drifted anywhere but up into the corner where the wedge is.
My friend Shawn was able to get all the boards on the beach fairly quickly except one of mine. When we went back to get it, it was gone. We looked up and down the entire beach and there was not a trace of it. It was a 6'6" rounded-pin SurfTech Bushman, Pancho Sullivan model. It had a gray bottom, white top and red rail highlights. It also had a matching track-top (gray, white w/ red highlights). The board was in great condition and was in a Ocean Earth board bag (blue top, silver bottom). Whoever took it must have seen what was going on, I mean how can you miss a 18' boat and 4 surfers washing up on the beach? There were about 6 people down toward the wedge when this happened and no one bothered to come over to help us out or bring anything back. In fact, the people dissappeared pretty quickly, which leads me to believe someone in the group snatched the board. Talk about an opportunist, pretty low if you ask me.
At any rate, if anyone sees this board on a used rack, on someone's car or in the water, please contact me at ocsurfnut{at}mchsi.com. My name's Will Smith, I've lived here in Ocean City, MD all my life (a lot of you probably know me or my brother Teddy or dad George), and I'll give a $100 reward to the person who can return this board to me, no questions asked.
Thank you all for your attention on this. See you in the water!
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MARIN'S FAMOUSLY gorgeous weather took a dip into the frost zone, which prompted Sloat Garden Center to issue one of its rare email alerts to gardeners on its mailing list.
"We only sent one out last year and that was in November when temperatures went down to the 20s after a really hot spell," explains Katy Thompson, the green goods coordinator for Sloat. "We do it because people aren't always thinking about the freeze protection, and the plants they love — their hanging baskets, their special begonias, their cymbidium orchid — are doing OK. But, all of a sudden, it's 25 degrees outside, and the plants they love are dead."
The first line of defense is keeping your plants well-watered a day or two before an expected frost, she says, especially citrus, tender perennials and subtropicals such as banana trees, fuchsias, hibiscus, bougainvillea, brugsmansia or anything from South America.
Like poinsettias, for example?
"Well, actually, some people put those outside intentionally," she says with a laugh. "That's how to get rid of them without feeling guilty!"
Moisture is key, she says.
"We've had a lot of rain this season but when it turns dry in the winter, the water evaporates and is used up quickly by the plant," she says. "When a leaf doesn't get water, it gets dried up like up just like our lips get chapped. Keeping the soil hydrated is important, especially for plants in containers."
Gardeners can take further protections by using several products on the market, including Cloud Cover, an anti-transpirant, that comes in either ready-to-use ($13 a quart) or concentrated ($17 a quart) formulas.
"Cloud Cover is a spray-on polymer that coats the pores of the leaves so they don't lose moisture but doesn't prevent the plant from breathing," Thompson explains. "The majority of frost falls on the top of plants — that's where you'll see the most damage — and that's where you want to do the most protection."
A ready-to-use quart should give full coverage to two to three average-sized garden plants. It should be applied after watering and a day before the frost sets in.
"You don't have to spray it every day for it to be effective," she says. "You'll only have to reapply it after sufficient rains.
Other protective measures include N-Sulate Frost Protection Blanket ($17 for a 6-foot square) or Easy Gardener Frost Protection Bag ($15 for a 40-by-45-inch size).
"The heat from the soil escapes at night so blankets and bags trap warmth and as the heat rises from the earth they act as an insulating cover, like a comforter on a bed," she says. "They can increase the air temperature around a plant by 2 to 3 degrees."
Blankets are suitable for large plants or accessible trees, but they must be clipped on the plants so the cover doesn't blow away. Thompson suggests potato chip bag clips or office binder clips. Bags work well for smaller plants and containers.
"They are just like the gauzy fabric of the blanket but they're like a giant sock with a drawstring on the bottom so they won't blow away if a wind comes up," she points out.
She also suggests burlap totes, which cost about $6 for an 80-inch square.
"They're old school but they're very useful," she says. "You can also use them just like a sack to carry leaves from the garden to the Dumpster or composter."
She has a word of warning for gardeners who cover plants with plastic bags.
"Don't let them actually touch the plant," she cautions. "They need some support, like stakes, to prevent them from touching the foliage. The plastic can absorb the air and make it even cooler."
And, if any plant is damaged by frost, don't prune it now.
"Once the sun warms up, you'll see the tips of plants turn black or brown and the temptation is to go and clean everything up," she says. "If you do that, and another frost hits, you'll damage it more. Wait until all danger of frost is gone and until new leaves emerge to prune it."
So, which techniques does Thompson use in her cold Novato garden?
"My brugsmansia is old enough and comes back every year so I don't worry about it and, except for my 12-year-old Owari Satsuma and my son's project plants that I put inside my greenhouse, I let things die. It gives me a hole to plant something new."
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Avocado importers, shippers and industry officials don't think the Chipotle restaurant chain's fears that it may have to take guacamole off the menu are justified.
In its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, Chipotle reported significantly higher prices for many ingredients in 2013, and the company expects high prices for avocados and other ingredients this year.
That led Chipotle to warn investors that it may have to temporarily discontinue some items.
"In the event of cost increases with respect to one or more of our raw ingredients, we may choose to temporarily suspend serving menu items, such as guacamole or one or more of our salsas, rather than paying the increased cost for the ingredients," according to the SEC filing.
Chipotle also said that freezes, drought or other weather conditions could lead to spikes in produce prices.
"Increasing weather volatility or other long-term changes in global weather patterns, including any changes associated with global climate change, could have a significant impact on the price or availability of some of our ingredients," according to the filing.
Higher prices for avocados, tomatoes and other ingredients "would adversely affect our operating results."
Importers and shippers who did not want to be quoted disputed the assertion that there could be an avocado shortage.
So did Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Irvine, Calif.-based Hass Avocado Board.
About 1.69 billion pounds of avocados shipped in the U.S. in 2013, up from 1.35 billion pounds in 2010, according to the board. In 2014, 1.7 billion pounds are expected.
"The concerns about shortages disclosed by Chipotle in a report directed to investors doesn't accurately portray the avocado volume and supply situation," Escobedo said. "There is no hass avocado supply problem, and there is no shortage projected."


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I don't remember exactly...they weren't cheap. When I get on my laptop, I'll look it up.
It may not be rocket science, but it's still science.
It may not be rocket science, but it's still science.
This seems to be the simplest solution to this problem so far. I have an REI near me, so I'm excited to try this on my hammocks and post some pics.
Petzel makes an alloy D-ring that weigh's a little more than the climbing biners I stole from a buddy. One works well, but I'm waiting for the second to arrive. There is still a slight calf ridge but it's largely reduce. Must be a function of the foot box. I'll post pics when I get the second one.
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Part of advancing the knowledge is being open about things that were less than successful. I fell prey to chasing the weight genie on this one.
I had some 1/2 inch aluminum tubing around the house and tried to make a mini spreader bar. After cutting and drilling the bar weighed about one ounce. Recognizing that the holes could present sharp edges, I spent considerable time filing them to avoid them. I even tried heat shrink tubing to protect the amsteel. No luck. I think the tubing wall was just to thin to avoid cutting through the heat shrink. Haven't totally given up, but some more thought needs to go into how to avoid putting a knife against my suspension.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1358258671.238810.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1358258686.408026.jpg
To the pessimist the glass is half empty, to the optimist half full. To the engineer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
You basically need a long tubular grommet. I have never actually seen or used one just saying.
Not sure of the wall thickness of your tubing, but after trying some wood dowels, spreader bars have a lot of force on them. underneath.
The first ones I made were of 5/8" oak dowels 9" long and one dowel weighs 1oz.
I don't have the biner in hand, but I'm guessing 2", maybe a little less. It's adequate for my GTUL, but was all jammed up when I tried it on an ENO DN.
Does size matter? I think so, at least, to a point. I'd like to try something bigger, just don't know what that "something" might be. The D ring HMH mentions sounds promising, but I don't understand how he's using it. Staying tuned...
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Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 cancelled, say stars
The edgy comedy Don't Trust The B---- in Apartment 23 has been pulled off air midway through its second season by American network ABC. The decision not to air the final eight episodes effectively renders the show cancelled.
Whilst no official statement has been issued by ABC, its stars took to Twitter this morning to reveal the show's fate. Lead actress, and titular character, Krysten Ritter confirmed what is practically an industry certainty when shows are unexpectedly removed from a station's schedule with unaired episodes in tow.
James Van Der Beek, the ex-Dawson's Creek actor who plays a fictionalised version of himself on the show, lamented "Sad to say ABC has pulled #Apt23 and will not be airing the 8 remaining episodes any time soon. Translation: we've basically been cancelled."
The show, which airs locally on Arena, saw a significant ratings slump in its second season in the US despite critics praising the show's unpredictability and offbeat humour.
Avid fans had already taken to social media from up to a month ago in an attempt to save the show from extinction, aware that frequent timeslot reshuffles and a lack of confirmation from the network on the show's future were ominous signs.
Van Der Beek acknowledged that many watched the show outside of its schedule, a "time-shifting" phenomenon which ratings system cannot ultimately account for.
"I know most of you watched us on your own time & platform and that the competitive network scheduling game is irrelevant to you," Van Der Beek tweeted, "but network TV is a business dictated by Nielsen ratings. And while that's an antiquated business model, it's the only one they've got."
However, he refused to blame ABC for the decision, and instead praised the network for taking a punt on an unorthodox concept.
"And please, no bashing ABC," he said via Twitter. "While I'm sure no one there would say they think they nailed it when it came to programming #Apt23 this year, you've got to give ABC props for ever picking us up in the first place. They took a shot at something original & edgy. I respect them for it."
It is unclear at this stage whether the final episodes of the second season will remain unseen, or whether they will air during the ratings off-season in the US summer.
Arena was approached for comment but was unable to respond at time of writing.
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Hon Hai Precision to Reverse Selloff on Growing Apple Opportunity, JPMorgan Says
Shares of Hon Hai Precision (2317.Taiwan) have been pounded this year. JPMorgan thinks that could be about to change.
Hon Hai has dropped 7% this year, and 14% since peaking on Dec. 13. The Apple-supplier's shares sold off due to concerns about--you guessed it--Apple (AAPL). With Apple selling fewer high-end products like the iPhone 5 and the iPad, that's dinged Hon Hai's profit estimates.
JPMorgan's analysts believe that's now reflected in the stock price, and investors should focus now on Hon Hai's Apple's supply-chain consolidation, and the opportunity that brings. They write:
We expect new component opportunities in Apple (primarily casings, touch panels, adaptors and camera modules) to add 25-35% in profit per box for Hon Hai (see page 5-7 for analysis) in the next two years. This should translate into better margins, even if revenue growth remains muted in 2013-14. This, coupled with lower costs from the inland move and lower tax rates from 2013, should provide steady profit growth despite flat revenues.
The lack of revenue is a longer-term concern however, the analysts say. "Our key concern about Hon Hai beyond 2013 is a potential lack of revenue growth, given the heavy dependence on Apple," they write. "Until we see new categories of products from Apple, revenue growth is likely to remain subdued."
JPMorgan's analysts cut their price target on Hona Hai to NT$110, from $NT120. The stock gained 1% to $82.90 today.


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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host the first of two special Flat Out Fishing events in Corpus Christi to help anglers start the new year with an edge. The fourth annual Flat Out Fishing event kicks off at 8 a.m., Sat., Jan. 27, at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The event will be held at the university's Science and Technology Building in Room 104. The second event will be in Lake Jackson on February 24, 2007.
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A pivotal design-build project at the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design. http://thenewnorrishouse.com/
I was involved towards the completion of the project when the interiors were being designed. I was specifically involved with the design and fabrication of the Convertible Chair which took two forms of a bed and a chair depending upon the need of the user. Claire Craven and I were able to pull the chair from a conceptual level of sketches with parameters of it needing to transform in the small home all the way through the completion of two chairs through use of the CNC mill and the rest of the wood shop.
The complete interior scheme including furniture choices, wall, ceiling and floor finishes were also a part of the scope of my team.
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text: "Things That Fly," opening with a public reception on Thursday, April 21, 6-9 p.m., brings together seven Northeast Ohio artists who look to the skies in seven distinct and inspiring ways. Curated by founding Heights Arts board member Sharon Grossman, the exhibition showcases the works of Stephanie Craig, Maggie Denk-Leigh, Lori Kella, Peter Larson, Lynne Norwood Lofton, Lynn O'Brien and Christopher Owen Smith. The exhibition will be on view through June 4 at Heights Arts Lee Road gallery.


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Then ask ourselves: "why did such a thing happen to YOU, not to someone else?"
-- "This is my karma. I must have treated others this way before and it's now my turn to pay the debt. Don't fight back which will create new karma".
Also ask ourselves: "why are they treating you THIS way?"
-- "It's largely due to your own fault -- you didn't do what you should have done but did what you shouldn't have done: you irritated them by ..., you aggregated them by ..., YOU are actually responsible for it."
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"It's largely due to your own fault" is not a skilful way of thinking. I think lots of victims of bullying and abuse need to abandon exactly that sort of thinking.
starter wrote:Hi Friends,
Just would like to share with you the Buddha's teaching related to this topic:
"For in this world, hatred is never allayed by further acts of hatred. It is allayed by non-hatred. This is the fixed and ageless law. Those others do not realize that we should restrain ourselves, but those wise ones who realize this, at once end all their enimity."
I only remember this teaching is from a sutta about the big quarrel in the monastic community. Some friend might be able to provide the source.
Metta to all,
alan wrote:Was just re-reading MN8. Not sure of the meaning of "effacement". Several definitions are given in the notes, but none of them worked for me. Does anyone have a better understanding of the original word?
Sallekha (p. 699) [fr. saŋ+likh] austere penance, the higher life
pegembara wrote:"Others are cruel" because they do not know or see.
"We shall not be cruel" because we know and see.
"Bhikkhus, I declare [that there is] the extinction of āsavas in one who knows and sees, and not in one who does not know and see."
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .bpit.html
Āsavas that should be removed through forbearance wrote:24. "Bhikkhus! What are the āsavas that are to be removed through forbearance?
"Bhikkhus! In this Teaching, the bhikkhu, reflecting properly, can endure cold, heat, hunger, thirst, gadflies, mosquitoes, wind, heat of the sun, snakes, scorpions and lice. He can endure ill-spoken and unwholesome words. He has the nature of being able to endure severe, cruel, excruciatingly sharp, disagreeable, unpleasant, deadly and painful sensations which arise in the body.
"Bhikkhus! Āsavas and other destructive and burning defilements may arise in the bhikkhu who cannot endure such painful sensations. Those āsavas and other destructive and burning defilements do not arise in the bhikkhu who endures such painful sensations with proper reflection. Bhikkhus! These are called the āsavas that are to be removed through forbearance.
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An MP is calling on any Wharfedale and Aireborough residents who had pensions with Equitable Life to make sure they claim the compensation they deserve.
The Equitable Life Payments Scheme was set up by the Government in 2011 to pay up to £1.5 billion to victims of the Equitable Life scandal.
Some £600 million has already been paid out but many people, after moving without giving their new address, are unaware of their entitlement.
Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) is urging anybody in the consituency, where there are potentially more than 400 people – and up to 200,000 nationally – who have still not claimed, to do so before the compensation scheme ends in 2015.
Anyone who believes they have an eligible policy but has not yet heard about receiving compensation can find out more by calling the 'policychecker' service on 0300 0200 150 or writing to Equitable Life Payment Scheme, PO Box 4110, Glasgow G58 1EL, quoting their full name, address and policy number.
For more information about the scheme, visit tinyurl.com/ELcompensation.


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If you're in Soho, visit the Swarovski Crystal store on Broadway. Walk to the back of the narrow shop and there is Café Kristall. Next to the bar is a glass class filled with number of cakes. The topfentorte is still there, only now it's offered as a slice from a whole cake as opposed to an individual cake. There's also this Chocolate Feuilletine ($7) that is bound to satisfy any chocolate craving. Almond cake base is topped with chocolate ganache and crunchy feuilletine, chocolate sponge cake, plush chocolate mousse, and a side of whipped cream. It's texturally fun with all the crunch and cream, then rich cake. And right in the middle of Soho, who would have thought?
Café Kristall
70 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012 (map)
About the author: Originally from Honolulu, Kathy YL Chan blogs at Kathy YL Chan, where she chronicles her eats and travel adventures between Hawai'i, New York and beyond. She firmly believes that there is always room for dessert.


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56 Years Of Cars
The 2013 Starbird-Devlin Car Show took place at the main hall of the Century II Convention Center in downtown, Wichita, KS this year. Made famous when customizer Darryl Starbird started the show 56 years ago in Wichita, Kansas, the event has recently changed ownership and become a charity based show, with 100-percent of the proceeds going to three local charities: The ARC of Sedgwick County, Starkey, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas.
This will be Cars for Charities second year of full operations after purchasing the show from Starbird in 2011. The non-profit was founded by five local businessmen and car lovers (Tim and Tom Devlin, Dick Price, plus Carl and John Fry).
Cars for Charities had three goals after taking the show over; make it affordable for families, bring in great cars, and to help deserving local charities. In their first year of operation, they were able to accomplish all three goals. They lowered the price of admission ($12-Adults, $6-Juniors, Free for 11 and under), the show winners included that year's Ridler award winner, and they gave $75,000 to the three charities.
However Cars for Charities felt like they could do more in terms of bringing in good cars, and this year's grouping included Bruce Ricks' latest creation: a yellow '32 built by Dave Lane, and Garry and Dania Crawford's '40 Chevy (featured on STREET RODDER's February 2013 cover).
The show's board of directors visited large car shows around the country and invited cars to compete in the Magnificent 7 Best of Show competition. At this year's show they had 10 times the amount of cars signed up to compete for this competition then they had the previous year, and cars competing for the Magnificent 7 award must be of a first-time-shown status. More than 500 cars can fit into Wichita's Century II Convention Center.
This year's charity donations split over $83,000 into the three charities, which is 10-percent increase over last year (plus the attendance increased 25-percent, too).
In addition to attracting the country's top cars, the show also has a free kid's zone where children can build a model, have their faces painted, do a scavenger hunt, play games, attend special programs by local police and fire departments, watch magic shows, and more.
Next to the kid's zone is a model car and bicycle competition, which producers feel promotes custom car building at a young age. Friday night had live entertainment and Saturday night featured family-style entertainment.
Organizers felt with the show having 56 years of history in the Wichita area behind it, it was well worth preserving, plus the added benefit of it generating needed donations to charity, and they feel there is no greater reason to have a car show than to do it for charity.
For more information on the show, Cars for Charities, and the three charities involved in the show on the www.starbirddevlin.com website.
The main hall of the Century II Convention Center in downtown, Wichita, KS, is the site for the 2013 Starbird-Devlin Car Show.
Tony and Tammy Ray came all the way from Dahlonega, GA, to display their '33 Ford. Back in 2010, this car won the Don Ridler Memorial Award at the Detroit Autorama and, in person, words cannot describe the all-out detail that was put into this Ford.
Robbie Parker brought out this heavily customized '50 Chevy made into a roadster pickup. Up front the 261 Stovebolt engine is force fed by a creatively-placed turbo.
There is nothing like seeing a chopped, flamed, and slammed '50 Merc like this to make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Ross and Anna Rodenbeck knocked this one out of the block when they drove in their leadsled into the show.
Estel Landreth showed up with this stylish '57 Bel Air. The tropical Turquoise and India Ivory paint really made this car stand out in the crowd.
Don Heersche brought out his newly finished '40 Chevy Sedan. The subtle 3-inch chop and widened fenders (2 inches) gave his car a nice subtle custom look.
This '64 Lincoln convertible owned by Steve Thompson gives new meaning to being cool. With its RideTech suspension and 22-inch Budnik wheels, the stance was something that kept drawing you in.
With this drop-top '62 Vette, Bruce Ricks created a perfect G-Machine. A C-6 suspension and powerplant provides all the power and corner handling capabilities you need while big Baer brakes and meaty tires make it stop on a dime.
From the February 2013 cover of STREET RODDER is Garry and Dania Crawford's '40 Chevy. This street rod is not only classy, but is equipped with go-fast goodies that would make anyone envious.
A car show would not be complete without a Ford woody. Phil and Debbie Becker from Dwight, IL, brought their custom to the show sporting a DuPont Just Green paint job. Along with a supercharged Cobra motor and Schott Wheels, this woody made it presence known.
For the Becker's, one car was not enough to bring to the show. They also displayed their '32 Ford three-window painted with a custom mix DuPont Butterscotch. This all steel body with its ¾-inch chop radiated attitude.
Jim and Judy Lippert brought out their stunning green pearl '67 Nova. The LS9 powerplant backed to a T-56 trany made all of us want to go out and shift this dream machine's gears.
This classic hot-rod-styled '34 Ford is owned by Bob and Connie Kennedy. Stuffed between its framerails is a 351 Windsor providing plenty of horsepower to shred those tires.
Vivian Pearce brought her '30 Ford roadster in from Bentonville, AR, which, believe it or not, started out as a five-window coupe. The DuPont Iced Green and Cool Vanilla paint job gave this roadster an eye catching look.
This mean looking '67 Nova belongs to Gary Hager, and came with a 383 stroker motor, RideTech suspension, and Wilwood brakes, just name a few of the goodies installed.
Troy Pate displayed this '33 Ford roadster, which features an all-glass body by Rat's Glass. Underneath this clean sleek hardtop body is a 302 SVO Ford motor decked out with beautiful touches to complement the car's design.
Darryl Starbird brought out one of the famous cars he's built: the "Big T". The car is probably more well known as being a plastic scale model sold by Monogram in the '60s, and many rodders can remember building the model of it.
This '48 Packard is owned by David Saidian from Wichita, KS. The Toyota black cherry tri-coat caught the eye of a lot of people and completed the cars design with great taste.
Jerry Fletcher from Mulvane, KS brought out his cool looking '27 "T" Bucket. From the Gunmetal Gray paint to the Chevy small block, the car had a unique look that made you stop and check it out.
Lonny Moore arrived with this little custom Ford truck from his collection. The all-steel body with wood accents was a great example of a cool and clean street rod.
Tasteful is one way to describe Rex & Denise Sageser's '33 Ford. From its detailed chassis by Pete and Jake's to the clean pinstripping by Ron Klyers, hats off to the Sageser's for bringing out their pride and joy.
This '39 Chevy coupe is owned by Bill and Donna Stark from Wichita, KS. The eye-catching House of Kolor tangerine orange paint and meaty rear wheel setup gave this slick custom an aggressive stance even while sitting still.


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Ah, Black Monday. It's the day all struggling coaches despise and all struggling fan bases love. It's the day where the hot seat reaches unbearable temperatures, and disappointed teams give head coaches their walking papers.
While Black Monday is widely considered a bad day for coaches, it is also a great opportunity for others. Up and coming coordinators, exciting college coaches, and respected former head coaches alike are all looking for a head coaching gig in the NFL, and when a door closes for someone in the NFL, the same door opens for someone else.
While the pickings are a little more slim than last season, where a flurry of hires turned into three coach of the year candidates and three playoff berths, there are still a number of interesting candidates available for teams looking for a new leader. Who will be the hottest names on the market this season? Here are the top five candidates for a head coaching position in the NFL this season.
1. Kevin Sumlin, Texas A&M Head Coach
Kevin Sumlin certainly has some decisions to make in the next month or so. Does he stay with A&M and his nice contract to try to turn the Aggies into a perennial powerhouse, or does he leave his position to pursue the bright lights and glory of the NFL?
Most people like to point out that the NFL has not been kind to college coaches, but that trend has been bucked with the recent hires of Pete Carroll, Jim Harbaugh, and Chip Kelly. All three of the former college legends made the playoffs this season, and are considered three of the best head coaches in the NFL today.
Sumlin's offense has been exciting but unconventional in college, and while he may need to make some changes to fit in the NFL, is the best candidate to coach an NFL team this season.
Potential destinations: Washington Redskins, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys
2. Ken Whisenhunt, San Diego Chargers Offensive Coordinator
Last year, Ken Whisenhunt was one of the coaches on the chopping block. 2013 looks to be a lot more kind to the former Arizona hero, as Whisenhunt has already been linked to quite a few teams for their vacant head coaching positions and is one of the hottest names on the market this season.
After a string of disastrous seasons that saw seven starting quarterbacks, Whiz was fired from the Cardinals after earning tons of praise and experiencing tremendous success with the Arizona Cardinals, including a Super Bowl berth. He then took over as offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers, and is credited for the resurgence of five time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers.
While his tough attitude and track record as a coordinator will entice teams, whoever hires Whisenhunt may want to make sure they have an established signal-caller already in place for him. He has not shown the ability to find and develop a passer, but can bring the best out of talented quarterbacks who need to get their careers back on track. Your move, Detroit.
Potential destinations: Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Cleveland Browns
3. Bill O'Brien, Penn State Head Coach
Even though analysts are reporting that a deal with the Houston Texans is imminent, O'Brien is still on the market and his name has been thrown into the hat of most vacant head coaching positions. He has led the resurgence of the storied Penn State the past two seasons, and was the offensive coordinator for a New England Patriots team that lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.
O'Brien has celebrated tremendous success in a difficult position at Penn State, but doubters point to him being a Bellichick disciple, which has yet to produce a quality head coach in the NFL. That hasn't stopped the Texans from pursuing him, and many believe he will end up there.
Potential destinations: Houston Texans, Washington Redskins
4. Lovie Smith, Former Head Coach of Chicago Bears
After a year off from the NFL, Lovie Smith is looking to make a return and will likely be a coveted acquisition for teams looking for a head coach. Smith was fired after a 10-6 season in which the Bears barely missed out on the playoffs, and has had a track record of success in the NFL.
Lovie's Bear were routinely in playoff contention, made it to a Super Bowl and an NFC Championship game, and he himself won the Coach of the Year award in 2005. He is not the sexy pick as a head coach, but is the safest name on this list by far.
Potential destinations: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings
5. Ray Horton, Cleveland Browns Defensive Coordinator
This time last year, defensive whiz Ray Horton was set to become the Arizona Cardinals head coach after turning the Cards defense into one of the best in the league. The team proceeded to interview Andy Reid, hire Bruce Arians, and Ray Horton was asked to be relieved of duty.
Now Horton is again out of a job, but steps into a less star studded market. The Cleveland defense improved on paper despite fielding a 4-12 record this season, and the NFL has him on a list of coaches they are recommending to teams looking for head coaches. While his at times over-aggressive play calling and having yet to be linked to any NFL teams at this time are causes for concern, not everyone can hire Bill O'Brien and he should get a head coaching position in the NFL sooner rather than later.
Potential destinations: Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings


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The fans are the ones that keep the NBA alive. Thus Stern and his minions will not **** the fans because that could affect ticket sales.
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its unfortunate but i think true. All this has done is set a precendent: If you are a fan and want to mess up a player's season, you know are able to. All you have to do is show up to a game, get smashed, then taunt the player and throw things at them until they come after you. Then, let the NBA punish them. A job well done
if the ben wallace suspension is any indicator, the fan aspect will not have to really suffer much. hell, if they throw out the bums who were involved, there are probably still enough out there to take their places and cause this to happen again. ben wallace was the only piston recieving a multi-game suspension. the fans did what their team could not- they have pretty much trashed our title chances this year. by doing that, they have shown that a so-called fan can eliminate his team's toughest competition if he wants to.
this is the worst i can recall fans acting in any sporting event i have ever seen.
The NBA does not have the authority to punish the fans? What are you expecting them to do?
As I mentioned in another thread, it's the Oakland County prosecutor's responsibility to punish the guilty fans, and they will undoubtedly be arrested and prosecuted.
It's wrong to assume that they got away with what they did.


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St. Paddy's 5K Run/Walk, 8K Run & Leprechaun Leap
Sunday, March 18, 2012
10 a.m. Start
Cannon Drive & Fullerton (2430 N. Cannon Drive) | Chicago
Special Olympics Chicago
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Officially title the "St. Paddy's 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Irish-American Heritage Center featuring the Special Olympics Chicago 8K Run," also new in this year will be a post-run/walk party at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum with live music, awards and prizes, and where participants of legal age will be treated to a complimentary beer.
As in the past, participants are encouraged to don green attire as there will be awards for the most innovative garb. The event will also feature the Leprechaun Leap, a fun-filled kids' dash that's popular with children and families.
Be Seen ... Be Green
, this popular spring running event celebrates the Emerald Isle as well as St. Patrick's Day (officially March 17).
Participation at this year's St. Paddy's 5K/8K is limited to 5,000, so hurry and register today!
Event Photography
Whether you're new to running or an avid runner, race photos are a great way to remember the 2012 St. Paddy's Run.
PBC Sports Photography
are the official photographers of this year's race. Check back approximately 72 hours after the finish of the race to see your photos. Photos can be accessed by both bib number and last name.
Race Day (Competitive, Fun Run & Walk):
Leprechaun Leap (Ages 10 and Under):
FREE (T-Shirt $8 In Advance/$10 Race Day)
This is a USATF certified 5K & 8K course run out and back on bike paths along Chicago's scenic lakefront. The start and finish areas are near Diversey Harbor in Lincoln Park.
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to download course map.
3 Easy Ways to Register!
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All online applications must be submitted by the 12:00 pm (CST) on Wednesday, March 12 deadline.
In Person
Pre-register and pick up your runner number, t-shirt, goodie bag, course map and other race information at one of our pre-registration events. Details below!
Race Day
$35 Competitive 8K, 5K & Walk; Leprechaun Leap FREE (T-Shirt $10) Register and pick up your runner number, t-shirt, goodie bag, course map and other race information from 8:30 am - 9:45 am on Sunday, March 18 at the registration tent. Please arrive early to ensure proper registration.
Pre-Registration/Packet Pick-Up
Pre-register and pick up your packet up at
Sports Authority
on the following dates/times:
Sports Authority - Clark Street
3134 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
Thursday, March 15: Noon to 7pm
Friday, March 16: Noon to 7pm
Sports Authority - Fullerton Pkwy
1801 W. Fullerton Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
Saturday, March 17: 11am to 4pm
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Special Olympics Chicago
It's quick and easy to set up your personal fundraising page. You will receive a link to send around to family and friends so they can make secure tax deductible donations.
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Directions to Event
Exit Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton Avenue. Travel west on Fullerton to Cannon Drive, turn right to Lake Shore Drive West and travel one block north to the event site. For information on public transportation to the event, please call the RTA information line at 312-836-7000 or visit
Race Day Parking
Hourly metered parking is available at the Diversey Harbor parking lot located at Diversey, east of Lake Shore Drive West. Limited street parking is available on Cannon Drive and surrounding area.
Post Race Party
The St. Paddy's 5K & 8K Run/Walk & Leprechaun Leap post-race party will be located in the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (enter through the main entrance) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy musical entertainment as well as a complimentary beer* (to receive your complimentary beer, simply turn in the coupon attached to your bib number. Be sure to have a valid ID ready and available.).
Timing & Awards
Official times will only be taken for individuals who register for chip timing. Time clocks will be provided at the finish with split times at miles 1,2 and 3. The top overall male and overall female winners and the top three men and women in the following age groups will be awarded: 14 & Under; 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. Results will be available the day after the event at
Chip Timing Info
This year's event features the latest in timing technology: The Chronotrack Disposable Chip! The computer chip comes attached to a plastic strip that is already adhered to your bib #. No need to wait until race day to pick up your chip - it's already on your bib when you go to a Pre-Registration/Packet Pick-Up event!
The chip tag should be peeled from the bib on race day and attached to your shoelaces - adhesive tabs and your shoelaces keep the tag in place. You must cross the special mats at the start and finish lines in order for your time to be recorded.
After crossing the finish line, the tag is your's to dispose of or to keep as a souvenir of your experience at the St. Paddy's 5K & 8K Run.
Download this document
instructions on how to attach the tag to your shoes on race day.
About Our Partner - Irish American Heritage Center
Located on Chicago's Northwest Side and incorporated in 1976, the Irish American Heritage Center (
) is a non-political, non-denominational, and not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving Irish heritage, culture and tradition. The Center serves as a resource for the Chicago area, as well as national and international communities.
About our Partners
The programs of
Special Olympics Chicago
have been supported by Special Children's Charities since 1969. Special Children's Charities -- primary mission is to promote, foster and encourage physical and mental health and improvement for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and closely related developmental disabilities.
In cooperation with the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools and Special Olympics Illinois, Special Children's Charities is committed to providing year-round sports training, recreational and social programs for the children and adults of Special Olympics Chicago.
Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact
Kevin Turk
at 773.584.6684 or
Laura Wilke
at 773-584-6669.
Event Logistics
Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Amy Sesol
at 773.584.6613.
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