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Fairfax County Looks at "Peter Pan" Housing
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
Jan. 9, 2007
Fairfax County Looks at "Peter Pan" Housing
Visitors during the recent holidays may have highlighted the need to ensure homes are "visit-able" — accessible for older guests or those with physical disabilities. In Fairfax County, home to more than 100,000 older adults, the Board of Supervisors has been studying "visit-ability," and related issues of how to adapt current housing to meet the changing needs of aging residents, and how to design new homes that are built without barriers.
Sometimes referred to as "Peter Pan" housing, much of the housing in the county is built as though residents will never grow old or never need to house an aging relative. Features such as entry stairs, narrow doorways or lack of a first-floor bathroom can be major barriers for an older person or someone with a physical disability.
"People want to grow older gracefully — in their own homes," observed Gerald E. Connolly, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. "What if we built it right in the first place?"
"Visit-ability should be the starting point for new construction," said Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman. "What does it take? A no-step entrance, an accessible place where family and friends can gather, and a main floor bathroom that can be used by people who have mobility impairments. It is much cheaper to build it right than to have to retrofit it later."
Retrofitting a home may be costly, but according to Al McAloon, the Lee
District appointee to the Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board,
"Adding an elevator in a home is still cheaper than the first-year cost
of assisted living."
In May 2006, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors convened an Aging Committee, chaired by Kauffman, to examine the various challenges the county faces as its population ages and to develop a comprehensive policy plan to ensure that Fairfax County is and remains an "aging-friendly" community. As a result of these discussions, county staff have been directed to:
- Review current building codes and develop ways to educate architects, builders and future homeowners about how to build homes that can be adapted as needs change.
- Look at ways to increase homeowner or renter financing options for retrofitting homes, and to streamline the application processes for currently available financing options.
- Identify legislative changes that may be needed to increase the availability of older adult-friendly housing.
Upcoming Aging Committee meetings — which are open to the public — will focus on transportation, community planning, the impact of technology, cultural diversity and other topics. For more information about Aging Committee meetings, contact Grace Starbird, director, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, 703-324-5414, TTY 703-449-1186.
For more news and information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news.


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TORRINGTON -- The Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition 2012 will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park. The purpose of the competition is to showcase tree care safety and tree climbing skills among Connecticut's tree care workers.
Events are: Secured foot lock, throw line accuracy, belayed speed climb, work climb station, aerial rescue, master's challenge.
All climbers, male, female, working or residing in Connecticut, are invited to compete.
Male and female climbers will compete separately.
The top Connecticut male and female competitors will be sponsored to compete in the ISA New England Climbing competition of 2012.
Registration is limited. To participate, individuals must be experienced climbers in good physical shape who have the tree care skills necessary for this all day event. Spectators are welcome.
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Stromboli Crust Mix Recipe
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- 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
- 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup plus 1 to 3 tablespoons water
- 5 slices hard salami
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches (about 8 cups).
- To prepare stromboli: Contents of mix may settle during storage. When preparing recipe, spoon mix into measuring cup. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups crust mix and enough water to form a stiff dough. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Place salami lengthwise on half of the dough to within 1/2-in. of edge. Layer with cheddar cheese, ham, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and mozzarella cheese. Fold plain side of dough over filling; seal edges well. Brush with butter; sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper.
- Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes; cut with a serrated knife. Yield: 8 servings.
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Topic: Half Way There!!!
Hi everyone. Sorry for such a long time between posts, funny how you get busy sometimes and forget to do some things... A little catching up:
Finished Chemo on the 13th of April and they wanted to wait 3-4 weeks to start radiation. Did the study on Friday the 27th of April (side note, where I was supposed to go the CT machine took a crap, had to go to another location but got it done!) so they could map everything and did my mold, started the radiation on Monday the 7th. Today was my 13th treatment of 25, so I'm officially 54% done!
I am taking 1650 MG of Xeloda 2x per day and on day 1 and 2 I didn't take any anti-nausea meds, didn't feel that great... Afternoon of Tuesday day 2 I took Zofran, it worked, and now I take a Zofran every morning with my Xeloda. I don't take it at night and it hasn't bothered me, but if it does, i have no hesitation to taking it. Since the Zofran, haven't had an issue since.
I have been a bit more tired of late, naps here and there. Other than the tiredness, no nausea, vomiting, or anything else. I've kept up with the gym too but not sure how much of it I will be able to do over the next 2 weeks...
Headed to NY on 7/3 for my father-in-law's granddaughter's wedding on the 4th in the Hamptons (the Hampton's will be in the Hamptons... heheheh), wife's bday is the 6th, we'll be in NYC and have 4 tickets to Wicked at the Gershwin theater... Might as well make a vacation out of it, right??? Best wishes to everyone out there fighting the fight!
Husband to Eileen, Dad to Hunter (17) and Sydney (15)
Attitude is everything, you have to keep it positive! And take it one day at a time, it's all anyone can do with this disease...


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My school district is looking for a new library system. Who are the best vendors? Which works better in a small school district with six schools: centralized or standalone systems? Will share info as I get smart! -- 14 December 2005 Ellieschwart
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We spoke to Anthony Olivieri, Director of IT at Montgomery County, about why Montgomery County chose Microsoft Office 365 over Google Apps to manage its messaging and collaboration environment. Here's what he had to say:
Q: Please tell us about Montgomery County.
Olivieri: Located just outside Philadelphia, Montgomery County is the third largest county in Pennsylvania, with a population of more than 800,000. The county delivers a range of citizen services, from public health, property assessment, and road maintenance to law enforcement, courts, and corrections. We have a single IT department to support more than 3,000 employees and 4,000 email accounts in 60 locations at every county agency. One-third of county employees work in the field, including health inspectors, building inspectors, road crews, and social-service caseworkers.
Q: Why did you want to manage your messaging and collaboration with cloud technology?
Olivieri: We had to manage 4,000 email accounts with an aging messaging infrastructure that did not interoperate easily with mobile applications and devices and had become prone to outages that could sometimes literally shut down some agencies. It could cost tens of thousands of dollars in just a few hours, and create up to a week of extra work for the IT team. We had to update our email environment, and based on our projected business needs, expand our messaging and collaboration capabilities. We estimated that it could cost up to [US]$1 million and take 10 months to do it on-premises. We quickly recognized that cloud technology would give us an opportunity to shrink our overall IT infrastructure, decrease costs, and reduce the maintenance and support burden on the IT team.
Q: Why did you choose Microsoft Office 365 over Google Apps?
Olivieri: In 2012, we released an RFP [request for proposal] for cloud-based messaging and collaboration services. Ultimately, we put together a focus group with members from every county agency to attend full-day presentations from IT partners representing Google Apps for Government and Microsoft Office 365. The presentations focused on the day-to-day user experience, from sending email messages, attaching documents, and organizing meetings to file storage and videoconferencing. In online surveys taken at the end of the presentations, 75 percent of the group found Office 365 to be more secure, less disruptive, and a better fit for their average workday than Google Apps. We determined that Office 365-with Lync Online for instant messaging and web conferencing and the option to purchase Yammer for social networking-would provide the reliability, scalability, interoperability, uptime, and data security that we needed.
Q: What benefits are you experiencing by using Office 365?
Olivieri: By adopting Office 365, Montgomery County streamlined service delivery, reduced costs, and got a high-performance messaging and collaboration environment. For example, we've enabled sheriff's deputies to serve warrants without having to come back to the office to retrieve paperwork. County solicitors can find archived email messages in seconds and respond to public-information requests in days instead of weeks. We avoided up to $1 million in new infrastructure costs, and we're saving at least 30 percent of IT staff time by eliminating manual backups and other maintenance. People can do their jobs without interruption and access their email and calendars from anywhere on any device. If we hadn't chosen Office 365, we might have built a more stable messaging environment, but we wouldn't have gotten the enhancements, scalability, and new capabilities that we did.
Read the full story online. For more success stories about people like Anthony Olivieri at Montgomery County, read other real-world testimonials on the whymicrosoft website.


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This relates to something brought up in another thread. The a Sutta there is a story about a bhikkhu Godhika who kept reaching arahantship and then falling away from it so that on the 7th time that this happened he killed himself.
Isnt arahantship suppost to be permanent though, so how could someone reach it and fall away again six times? Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated.


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One of the largest car clubs in the pantheon of Lowriding continues to grow to this day, and there seems to be no sign of its expansion slowing down now. Having started decades ago with the single founding Compton, California chapter, Majestics Car Club has gone on to birth an astounding 31 chapters worldwide. Although most of the newer members and chapters have been added in more recent years, the San Fernando Chapter (which started in 1996 in Southern California) has been one of the most influential in the club's overall growth.
Every year, the Majestics Car Club holds an annual family picnic, but this year, that event was combined with the SFV Chapter's 15-year-anniversary celebration. On April 3, 2011, ten chapters came out to Mission Park in the city of Mission Hills to commemorate both events. Many other Lowriding clubs from the area also came out to show support, kick back, barbeque, and preview each other's custom rides for the upcoming summer cruising season.
The Majestics members provided great food and drinks for the attendees, and they also handed out awards to their fellow members in recognition of their accomplishments. Inflatable jumpers were available for the kids, and the nearby sports field provided the playing grounds for chapter-against-chapter baseball games. The top chapter took home the pot of $1,000!
The SFV chapter's president is known to everybody as "China Man;" an ethnically-mixed black and Filipino young man whose open mind and vision has helped create one of the most diverse car clubs in existence today. "China Man" thanks his team-leading members Chris, Big Ray, J.P., Sean "Whiteboy," Big Earl, H.D., Leylani, Sylis, Eric and Marquis for all their support in making the SFV chapter the ethnically diverse and family-oriented group it is.
"China Man" says that when he first became president of the chapter back in '99, he received some racial negativity within the chapter and within the neighborhood, but he stood his ground and continued on to provide a club atmosphere where true Lowriders could simply ride with each other for the love of the lifestyle, regardless of race. He wanted to have a club where the colors of the club (blue and yellow) were represented – not the color of skin. Today, the club is very diverse, made up of such races as black, white, Latino, Armenian, and Afghan, and he says that it is this brotherhood that will help to easily bring them another 15 years.


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Today we honor mods that achieved Hall of Fame status at Planet Elder Scrolls for both the months of May and June. Check out the links below to learn more about each mod.
For Morrowind
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- Nicoroshi Creations by Nicoroshi
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Karns' scheduled bullpen session scrapped
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Nate Karns' scheduled bullpen throwing on Sunday didn't happen because he developed what the club characterized as tightness in his upper right leg. The Nationals' Minor League pitcher of the year for 2012, Karns is effectively shut down until the club receives a second opinion about his problem. The tightness developed after his first spring appearance. He's had three outings totaling 3 2/3 innings.
He had been a candidate to assume Gio Gonzalez's place in the spring rotation if Gonzalez's time with the USA World Baseball Classic team was extended. Ross Ohlendorf, who has pitched eight innings in three appearances, is the other Spring Training understudy candidate for Gonzalez.
Marty Noble is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A large former General Motors Corp. plant has been sold by the RACER Trust to a firm that will renovate it to bring in new industrial development. The 43-acre Fiero Assembly property was purchased by Lapeer-based North American Dismantling Corp. (NADC), which specializes in purchasing industrial sites and attracting new development and jobs.
NADC has executed a letter of intent with an employer interested in moving operations to the property once it is has been renovated. NADC said it would identify the company when a final agreement is in place. GM used the site as a warehouse until 2009, though production at the facility ended in the 1980s.
NADC projected that the new development would bring between 30 and 50 new jobs initially, with a potential for expansion.
"Pontiac needs to rebuild its industrial base, and the sale and planned redevelopment of the Fiero Assembly site is an important step in this process," said Louis Schimmel, Pontiac's emergency financial manager. "We certainly appreciate the cooperation of the RACER Trust toward reaching this goal, through their work to find buyers who will repurpose these former GM properties across the city."
This is a tremendous piece of property, and it will be well-suited for economic growth once we make some needed adjustments to the infrastructure, removing portions of the building that are simply no longer usable," said Rick Marcicki, president of NADC. "Our purchase of this property paves the way for new long-term jobs here, and we're excited about the future here."
Terms of the sale were not disclosed. With the sale of the Fiero Assembly property, located along Baldwin Avenue in Pontiac, the RACER Trust has sold more than 20 former GM properties, with total sales proceeds exceeding $26 million.
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Push the Buy Button Here on a Market Slump
The recent market rally is starting to feel a wee bit tired here. Much like fellow columnist Helen Meisler, I think investors have gotten a little complacent -- and the bullishness has put my inner contrarian on notice. I do not foresee a major selloff in the near term, but a decline of 2% to 4% would not surprise me at all.
If we see any such slump in the market, one of the action items on my agenda would be increasing my exposure to domestic manufacturing. This area has some strong tailwinds, such as low-cost energy, auto production that should hit 16 million vehicles in 2013 and a sustainable domestic housing recovery. Furthermore, China looks appears ready to reaccelerate after its once-per-decade political transition....352 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Class of 1976, B.A. Business Administration/Accounting
Henry De Groot was the face of the Business Department in the mid '70s. His contributions to Dordt College, the business department, and to my career are many.
After graduating from Dordt College, I was one of 12 recruits to start at KPMG in Omaha, Nebraska. The rest of the incoming recruits came from big name schools and programs. Having grown up on a small family farm in rural northwest Iowa, and having gone to a small college with a name that my colleagues at KPMG didn't even know how to pronounce, I was intimidated to say the least. But I was one of the first to pass the CPA exam and was promoted with or ahead of my peers, so that dispelled any concerns I might have had about the comparative quality of my education. I give credit to this day to those professors who knew me and took a sincere interest in me, encouraging me to use my God-given skills and talents.
In 1982 we moved to Brookfield, Wisconsin, where I served as the audit manager in the credit finance division of a large international agricultural equipment company. After that, I had the opportunity to work at a startup company funded by venture capital that ultimately was unsuccessful. Through these experiences, my interests developed in the area of entrepreneurship and small business. In 1987, I began with R&M Distributing, a medical device/orthopedic distribution company, and I have been in that industry with the same company ever since, serving in roles such as Business Manager, CFO, and consultant. The opportunities to work with many orthopedic medical device companies in a rapidly growing and technology-oriented industry have kept things challenging and stimulating. The exposure to venture-funded and angel investing medical device startups has also been exciting.
While my professional career developed, I also worked with the family small egg production business. Over the years, the business has grown and brought in additional partners, continuing to expand. Little did I realize that this experience would lead me to do development work in Africa. Partners Worldwide, an organization that I have been a part of for almost 10 years, was looking for someone with an egg production background to work with entrepreneurs in Mozambique, Africa. I made my first trip in 2006 and subsequent trips in 2009 and 2010. Currently we are establishing a corn, soybean, and grain trading operation with over 100 employees about 150 miles west of Nampula, Mozambique. About 15 miles west of Nampula, a hatchery, breeder, feed mill, abattoir, and broiler production operation has been developed that employs many small scale farm families in production and buys grain from an estimated 30,000+ small scale farmers. The rights to land to begin an egg production operation are currently being finalized. In addition, academic and vocational schools are in the works. My hope is that Dordt College can be engaged as we work towards social, economic, and spiritual transformation in that area.
The overall point of this brief biography is that none of us knows the plans that God has for us, and a broad-based liberal arts education with caring professors provides the best overall education. Abraham Kuyper said that every square inch of this world belongs to our God. We are to use our talents and interest according to what He has given us. Little did I know that my skills and interests would be used in such a way.
My wife Kathy also attended Dordt. Our 2 sons and daughters-in-law graduated from Dordt as well, so Dordt College has been an integral part of our lives in many ways. We have lived in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for almost 30 years and have been very active at Brookfield CRC in many different roles.
We get back to Sioux Center frequently since we still have family in the area. I am continually amazed as the campus, facilities and programs have continued to expand. On behalf of our family, I can vouch for the quality of education provided by Dordt College, and the facilities are of top quality. Over the years, we have recommended a Dordt College education to many people, and as I look back, I am grateful for the education that I received.


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Ella Fitzgerald, (born April 25, 1917, Newport News, Virginia, U.S.—died June 15, 1996, Beverly Hills, California), American singer who became world famous for the wide range and rare sweetness of her voice. She became an international legend during a career that spanned some six decades.
Singing in a style influenced by the jazz vocalist Connee Boswell, Fitzgerald won amateur talent contests in New York City before she joined the Chick Webb orchestra in 1935; Webb became the teenaged Fitzgerald's guardian when her mother died. She made her first recording, "Love and Kisses," in 1935, and her first hit, "A-Tisket, A-Tasket," followed in 1938. After Webb's death in 1939, she led his band until it broke up in 1942. She then soloed in cabarets and theatres, toured internationally with such pop and jazz stars as Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots, and Dizzy Gillespie, and recorded prolifically.
During much of her early career she had been noted for singing and recording novelty songs. Her status rose dramatically in the 1950s when jazz impresario Norman Granz became her manager. From 1956 to 1964 she recorded a 19-volume series of "songbooks," in which she interpreted nearly 250 outstanding songs by Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, and Johnny Mercer. This material, combined with the best jazz instrumental support, clearly demonstrated Fitzgerald's remarkable interpretative skills. Although her diction was excellent, her rendition of lyrics was intuitive rather than studied. For many years the star attraction of Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic concert tours, she was also one of the best-selling jazz vocal recording artists in history. She appeared in films (notably Pete Kelly's Blues in 1955), on television, and in concert halls throughout the world. She also recorded a number of live concert albums and produced a notable duet version of Porgy and Bess (1957) with Armstrong. During the 1970s she began to experience serious health problems, but she continued to perform periodically, even after heart surgery in 1986, until about 1993.
Fitzgerald's clear tone and wide vocal range were complemented by her mastery of rhythm, harmony, intonation, and diction. She was an excellent ballad singer, conveying a winsome, ingenuous quality. Her infectious scat singing brought excitement to such concert recordings as Mack the Knife: Ella in Berlin and was widely imitated by others. She won 12 Grammy Awards and several other honours.


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Bat Viewing Offered Nightly at Old Tunnel
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area near here in the central Texas Hill Country is offering bat-viewing opportunities every night all summer through October.
The abandoned railroad tunnel at Old Tunnel WMA is home to about 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats and thousands of cave myotis bats. The bats emerge from the tunnel and spiral up into the sky each night around sunset. Nightly bat-viewing opportunities exist every night and educational presentations are given Thursday through Sunday from May 1 to Oct. 31. Emergence times vary per month and are as follows:
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Visitors are advised to arrive well before emergence times. Seating for programs is on a first-come, first-served basis. Several educational exhibits with information about Mexican Free-tailed bats and the railroad history are located along the half-mile nature trail, and bats can also be observed flying within the railroad tunnel from this trail.
The bat emergence can be observed through two viewing areas. The upper viewing area adjacent to the parking area is free every night. Fantastic views of red-tailed hawks feeding on emerging bats can also be seen from this area.
The lower viewing area offering bench seating adjacent to the tunnel entrance, is open Thursdays through Sundays for educational programs and requires a fee. About one hour before estimated emergence time, an educational talk is given about the history of the tunnel, natural history of Mexican free-tailed bats, and general bat ecology. Excellent views of bat emergences are possible from this area, where flight patterns bring the bats to within a few feet of visitors. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis for as many as 70 people, and reservations are not accepted. Flash photography is not allowed during the bat flight at the lower viewing area. Entrance fees for educational programs in the lower viewing area are as follows:
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- Children ages 6-16, $2
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Organized groups of as many as 70 people can make reservations to view the bat flight from the lower viewing area. Group viewing is offered three nights a week, Monday through Wednesday. Entrance fee for a youth group is $40 and $75 for a non-youth group.
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For more information about Old Tunnel WMA, estimated bat emergence times, and making group reservations call the Old Tunnel information line (830) 990-2860.
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Maurer strong in first live batting practice
PEORIA, Ariz. -- After a one-week setback with a stiff back, Brandon Maurer threw his first live batting practice of the spring on Sunday as the young Mariners right-hander began working his way back into the starting rotation competition.
"I thought he threw the ball exceptionally well," manager Lloyd McClendon said. "I was very pleased. He threw all four of his pitches, threw strikes, and he looked real good."
Maurer was the surprise of camp last year, making the jump from Double-A ball to the starting five to open the season. That was a big leap for the 6-foot-5 California native, who went 5-8 with a 6.30 ERA in 22 outings (14 starts). But he benefited from the experience and could challenge again for a roster berth if he takes a strong step forward this spring.
Though Maurer worked out of the bullpen at times last year, McClendon said the 23-year-old is definitely in the starting mix this spring.
"I saw him live against us in Detroit last year," McClendon said. "I thought his stuff was tremendous. Plus fastball, plus slider. I think the biggest thing with him is getting connected with his inner self and understanding who he is and what he's all about when he's on that mound and not getting too emotional.
"If you're a starter, you can't get too caught up in the emotions. You have to keep everything under control and that's one of the things he's working on this spring."
Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Spoiled rotten by the excellence of the great Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts fans had to suffer for one miserable season in 2011. Now they're spoiled again. Hardly seems fair, does it Browns fans?
Then along came Luck, who demonstrated again in the Colts' 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins that these fans are watching history repeat itself. We knew Luck could be great. The surprise is how fast it's happening.
Luck took his already precocious rookie season a notch higher Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, completing 30 of 48 passes for 433 yards and touchdowns to Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton. His yardage breaks Cam Newton's single-game rookie record by one yard. Luck also tied Manning with his fourth game with 300 or more yards. His 2,404 yards through the first eight games is the most by a rookie.
But enough numbers.
On a day when the Colts were inspired by a visit from ailing coach Chuck Pagano and the Colts improved to 5-3 at the halfway point, Luck played like the Next Big Thing. Colts interim coach Bruce Arians called his play "Pro Bowl caliber."
"That kid just continues to amaze," Wayne said. "He has a really bright, bright future. Hopefully, I can help add on to this legacy he's about to build. …He took control of the game as he always does. Like we've been saying all year – no panic, no pressure."
How do you even go about picking out Luck's best play? There are so many choices. He escapes would-be sacks repeatedly. He rolls out and hits tight end Dwayne Allen on the run. He throws a perfect 48-yard pass, finally finding that timing to Donnie Avery's speed, and Avery pulls it in.
Luck is nearly sacked by Miami end Oliver Vernon, escapes and lofts a pass to Wayne just over the fingertips of safety Jimmy Wilson. A penalty erases a third-down completion and forces a 3rd-and-16, he finds LaVon Brazill for a 19-yard gain. He throws a touchdown pass into double coverage, trusting Hilton to retrieve it even after an earlier Hilton drop.
Luck gets compared often and naturally to Manning, since he's following his footsteps in Indianapolis. But he's part Aaron Rodgers with his feet, part Ben Roethlisberger with his ability to shake defenders with pure strength.
Arians coached Manning and Roethlisberger, and sees some of Big Ben in Big Andrew.
"It's hard to describe how different they are as people, but as quarterbacks, they're a lot alike," Arians said. "They're very accurate, they're big, they're strong, they're athletic, they know what they're doing and they know where to go with the football."
Like Roethlisberger, Luck makes plays linger after a sack or a throw-away appears inevitable. He completed 13 of 17 third-down passes for 204 yards.
"When things are covered up, they can extend it," Arians said. "Their eyes are always downfield. They're not looking to run. They're looking to create a play."
Luck is 190-of-336 passing for 2,404 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight picks so far. He's been sacked 19 times, and sometimes that comes from holding onto the ball a tad too long. He has four fourth-quarter game-winning drives.
Perhaps no one knows quality quarterbacks better than Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, whose 43-yarder with 5:58 left served as the game winner. Vinatieri won Super Bowls with Tom Brady and Manning. As a kicker he has more time to observe the offense than anyone other than a coach.
Vinatieri sounds more than a little impressed by Luck's play through eight games.
"I was never around Peyton when he was a rookie," Vinatieri said. "Brady had a handful of years in there to figure out the system before he stepped in. It's fun watching Andrew, a new guy out there, watching him do the things he does. He doesn't look like a rookie quarterback. He looks so composed making big play after big play and he brings us back to win games.
"Time will tell, but he's something special already."
To his credit, Luck maintains a humble exterior, pointing out his faults, talking about the areas where he needs to improve. He's far from perfect. He took a sack/fumble Sunday and got away with a bad decision to try to throw a short pass to Wayne while about to be sacked. The ball could have been picked.
We expected rookie mistakes. We expected some time for Luck to grasp the NFL game. The progress he has made in eight games is undeniable. Remember when he wasn't quite on the same page with non-Wayne receivers the first couple weeks?
Hilton finished with 102 yards receiving. Avery finished with 108, rookie tight end Dwayne Allen with 75 and Wayne with 78.
Luck's 433 yards passing put him in the Colts' record book, tied for third with a Manning performance against Houston in 2010. The top 10 single-game Colts passing games include eight Manning totals (including the record 472), one by John Unitas and now one by Luck.
"We feel that if we play well, we're going to have an opportunity to win ball games, do some good things," Luck said. "We do believe in ourselves and we know this city believes in us. I tell you, it's a fun team to be on, a fun place to play and I'm really enjoying it."
Colts fans seem to like what Luck's doing, too.
They're being spoiled again.
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Greatest Colts Passing Games1. Peyton Manning, 472 yards vs. Kansas City 2004
2. Manning, 440 yards vs. Jacksonville, 2000
3. (tie) Manning, 433 yards vs. Houston, 2010
Andrew Luck, 433 yards vs. Miami, 2012
5. Manning, 425 yards vs. Tennessee, 2004
6. Manning, 421 yards vs. Buffalo, 2001
7. Manning, 404 yards vs. San Diego, 1999
8. (tie) John Unitas, 401 yards vs. Atlanta, 1967
Manning, 401 yards vs. N.Y. Jets, 2003
10. Manning, 400 yards vs. Houston, 2006
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Ok not my tumor, but my hair. I went today to the stylest who has cut my hair since I was in high school. I told her that chemo and radiation was possibly on its way and that my hair needed to be gone before then. I had 9 inches cut off which will be sent to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths which is a program to help cancer patients with wigs. Link here http://www.beautifullengths.com/en_US/index_home.jsp
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So I was given the opportunity to try out the GO!Baby Fabric Cutter by Accuquilt and can I say, I'm in love! Up until now I've avoided odd block shapes like the tumbler but with just a few cranks of the handle, I had 104(!) 3.5" tumbler blocks cut in 20 minutes! And each one is cut perfectly, dog-ear corners and all! I also have the drunkards path die and the quarter-square triangle die, again, more blocks I probably wouldn't attempt to cut by hand because I love sewing and quilting 100x more than I like cutting fabric. As odd as that may sound!
No batteries required for this GO!Baby cutter - its all done with old fashioned elbow-grease, a crank handle! Which means you can take it with you and not have to worry about batteries or power cords!
It cuts 6 layers of fabric like a charm, and just a tad bit of wasted fabric. Well worth the time savings! It also cuts paper, although I have yet to try that.
I was able to whip up this fun modern sewing machine cover with just 16 3"(finished) tumblers and some Kona cotton in coal. Its basically a mini quilt with 4 ties to keep your sewing machine cozy and dust free.
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Is anyone else completely bummed that they are not attending the Sewing Summit in Salt Lake City this weekend? I have two local sewing/blogging pals who are there right and I am just daydreaming about all the fabulous people they're meeting, the Fabric Shop hop they went on last night... the all night sewing room at their hotel, the classes, discussion panels, fabric swaps.... *sigh*
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One thing I would warn people away from is focusing too much on scoring. Anyone can have those nights, even Lou had one of those nights. But the big 4 (Ian, DJ, GG and Young) were having positive impacts even without scoring, that's what really impressed me. They've all shown they can get you points, but they've all also shown poise under heat and a general ability to make clutch plays on either end.
The top 9 guys on this roster can win 55 games this year, I really expect that.
It's funny how what we saw last night was exactly what we mentioned at the PD party. I likened the use of Ian instead of West late as your MLB closer coming in to get that final defensive shutdown and preserve the lead.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
But seeing Ian's offensive footwork and touch around the rim? So nice. His fouls per minute which hindered him at Dallas are still going to be a problem, but when he's able to be out there he's a huge win. He does give you a sense of Antonio when he comes in, that agile but strong big that gives you a bit of everything you need.
Ian also frees up Roy to be an even more aggressive shot blocker. And he can replace Roy when needed and run just as well or better next to West. Great 3 man rotation through 2 spots.
Young's defense last night was outstanding. There were a few trips where he was just relentless in bodying his man when he tried to dribble drive to the lane, turning him away and forcing the kickout/reset pass. When you had Green out there too and that kickout went to his man it just compounded the problems for Memphis. Young isn't the scorer Green is, but he's going to be great as 9th off the bench and defensive specialist. I liked DJones, but I prefer Sam just in general and I'm glad he's getting this chance with the team.
Green - he's a much more all-around bench player than Barbosa or DJones, his hops give him a unique quality at the rim on either end, and yet he's showing a great scoring touch off the dribble and a sense of CONTROL AND CONFIDENCE that you need from the bench. SIXTH MAN CANDIDATE all the way. Very sincere. Seems obvious really. ESPN highlights keep him in people's heads and his solid box lines give him the stats to be in the running. Add in an elite team with a lot of wins, and bingo. Should be a great year for him.
DJ - look, again he's just going to get crushed almost immediately by the other PGs first step. If you swing help defense in behind that then you can cover this up. After that he's giving you great positives in every other way. His ball control skills are the best we've seen since Tinsley. He's not just Collison quick and Hill poised, he's also showing a vast array of speed change and dribble change skills that keep defenders off balance much in the way a 95 mph fastball pitcher can do when he mixes in an 80 12 to 6 curve.
He doesn't have any specific move that kills people, he just keeps on mixing in things until he's got the space he's looking for. And he has a great awareness of what space it is that he needs to find, and what to do with it when he gets it. He's showing a variety of passes to make the most of tight situations and maintains a poise right to the end of the shot clock. He's not putting up monster lines, but he's a big plus when he's out there. Only his defense prevents him from being a starter.


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Fitness Ball Move #1: Modified Superman
Tones: Abs, back, shoulders, buttocks, and hamstrings
One Set: 15 to 20 repetitions
Starting Position: Lie facedown on the ball so that it's between your chest and your belly. Your arms should hang down perpendicular to the floor. Your legs should be shoulder-width apart, stretched out diagonally, with your toes touching the floor to keep your body stable.
One Rep: Lift and extend your left arm out in front of you so it's parallel to the floor—and at the same time lift and extend your right leg so it's also parallel to the floor. Hold this position for 2 seconds. Then lower them back to the starting position and repeat the move with the right arm and the left leg. That's 1 rep.
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One Set: 15 to 30 repetitions to each side
Starting Position: Sit on top of the ball with your knees shoulder-width apart and your feet firmly planted on the floor. Slide down the ball until your lower back is leaning against it. Remember to keep your back as straight as you possibly can.
One Rep: Cross your arms over your chest and raise your torso (as if doing a sit-up) for 3 seconds, lifting yourself only as far as you can while keeping your buttocks in contact with the ball. As you crunch, tighten your stomach muscles and squeeze your glutes. At the top of the motion, gently rotate your upper torso to the right. Come back to the center and roll back down to the starting position. Repeat the crunch, this time rotating to the left.
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Start the following exercises with the green (lightweight) band. If you finish a set and can do at least 3 more reps with perfect form, switch to the red (medium) and then the blue (heavy) for more resistance.
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Resistance Band Exercise #1: Standing Squat with Shoulder Press
Tones: Glutes, quads, hamstrings, shoulders, and triceps
One Set: 15 to 20 repetitions
Starting Position: Stand with your back straight, feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. Place the band securely under your feet. Gripping the band's handles with palms facing forward, raise your arms out to the sides so they're parallel to the floor, and then bend your forearms, so they're perpendicular to the ground.
One Rep: Keeping your abs pulled in and your gaze at eye-level, take 2 seconds to lower into a squat. Make sure that when you're in the deepest part of the bend, the tops of your thighs don't go past parallel to the floor. Take 2 seconds to return to the starting position, and then slowly press your arms up overhead until your elbows are straight. Leading with your elbows, return arms to starting position.
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One Set: 12 to 15 repetitions on each leg
Starting Position: Stand with your back straight, feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands hanging by your sides while holding the band, chin level with the floor and eyes gazing straight ahead. Then step on the band with your right foot.
One Rep: Gripping the handles with palms facing forward, slowly lunge backward about 2 feet with your left foot. Bend your left knee while curling your forearms upward, making sure your back stays straight. Once you finish the motion, return to the starting position. After 1 full set on that side, switch legs.
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Exercise Equipment: Gaiam Fitness Mat
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Fitness Mat Exercise #1: The Plank
Tones: Shoulders, chest, back, abs, buttocks, hamstrings, and calves
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Starting Position: Get on all fours: hands under shoulders, knees bent under hips, back straight.
One Rep: Place elbows on the mat, straighten legs, and prop yourself up on your toes, so your head and spine are in a straight line, parallel to the mat. Hold this position for 10 seconds. As you get stronger, tack on 10 to 15 seconds, increasing the time until you can hold each plank for 2 minutes.
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Tones: All muscles, improving balance, flexibility, and posture
One Set: 10 to 15 repetitions
Starting Position: Lie on your stomach with your legs straight behind you, toes curled under. Place your hands flat on the mat, even with the midline of your chest.
One Rep: Walk feet 4 to 6 inches apart for stability. Then, pushing with your hands and toes at the same time, stick your buttocks into the air until your body is in an inverted V position—arms straight, legs straight. If possible, place your heels on the floor. Slowly lower your entire body back down to the starting position.
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DETROIT - Students and motorists wake up to soupy, warm conditions again with lows near 70 and fog.
Visibility will be down and people will need to be on guard for that in the morning and rain in the afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front during the ride home from school and work as highs reach the upper 80s. Some showers will be heavy with gusty winds.
Showers and storms remain Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Lows will be near 70.
Thursday afternoon will become sunnier and slightly less humid. Highs will be in the low 80s. Thursday night will become much less humid and set the stage for a beautiful end to the work week.
Friday will be mostly sunny and comfortable with highs near 75. However, rain returns for the Wolverine's home opener at the Big House Saturday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
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- 2/3 cup Bob's Red Mill Organic Quinoa (cooked)
- 1/3 cup Soy Milk (you can use dairy or sub other milks if you like)
- 4 large organic Brown Eggs
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- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup Sugar
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Combine the milk, eggs and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Add 2 cups of cooled, cooked quinoa and blend until smooth. Add the oil and melted butter and blend to incorporate.
In the meantime, mix together the sugar, almond flour, coconut flour, True Lemon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in your mixer bowl. Add the contents of the blender and mix well, folding in your Chia seeds. Scoop the batter with an ice cream scoop into the cupcake pans and bake for 16 to 20 minutes or until the cake bounces back when lightly pressed.
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Where do I start ?? Been looking for a TVR for about 9 months, searching t'internet, M.O.D., Autotrader et al and managed to find the perfect car (touch wood) 8 miles away. My Blue Chimaera 450 is a 99 model, 1 owner can with full TVR history. It has the Griffith 500 alloys, PAS, leven switches and knobs and the very rare, factory Air Con. I read all the reports about build quality and reliability before buying, but didn't let that put me off. I have been driving the car daily since January (the test drive was fun in the snow), and have had no problems what-so-ever. On my car, the only problem is between the windows and the centre roof panel. The gap is large enough for rain to enter when the roof is on in exactly the right place, when slightly off, the gap can be 5 mm. This is due to be fixed shortly with some after market rubber seals which are cut to size. Otherwise, everything seems to be ok. There is nothing better than dropping a gear in a tunnel or built up area and listening to the noise of the V8 burble and watching the heads turn. I still can't stop grinning when finding a flowing bend, or long straight when I can just press on the accelerator and watch the surroundings disapear into the distance. And here lies the secret to Chim and TVR ownership. Don't be agressive, be smooth and steady. There is no need to just drop the clutch at every set of traffic lights, to try and get the back end out on every roundabout. Being smooth and steady is not boring, but very rewarding when you get it right. I cannot remember cornering at such high speeds, or accelerating so quickly, and my right foot hardly ever reaches the floor. Anyone thinking of buying a Chim, or any sports car should go into it with their eyes open. Servicing needs to be done by the dealer, or a specialist only. This means higher costs, but greater piece of mind and resale value. The benefits far outway the drawbacks............ In my opin
ion, TVR ownership should be a must for everyone. It should be written into the constitution..........there is nothing better, and I look forward to my continued bliss.
I have owned the Chimaera 5 litre for a year. I have had some interesting experiences with it. I think the best way to write it is to put it in headings. The Car in general: Oh my god!!!! I have modifed Turbo cars in the past and i know what speed is. A 5 litre V8 is another matter....the Americans say there is no substitute for capacity, they're so right. The Engine feels so strong and useable. There is however a big difference between the 4l and the 5l with regards to power. The handling is fine, however they seem to be prone to worn shocks and bushes. I wouldnt advise throwing this car around winding country roads, it is perfect for drag racing and medium twisty roads. The build quality is terrible... I love the car but can admit that. The body work is poorly fitted. The paint work however is very good. The hood and back window are ok but prone to looking old very quickly. The market has dropped out of the resale price so you can pick them up cheapley, however be aware you may lose a lot on resale. Aftersales and Servicing....second to none!!! Its that simple. I have had the pleasure (and normally dealing with garages i cant say that, you know what i mean all you Vauxhall drivers) of dealing with professionals who are also enthusiasts. I know that advertising is not allowed here so i wont mention the name of the last people I dealt with, but they are in Birmingham and are a Team based Centrally!! My advice - is if you can afford it get it...its cheaper than a Ferrari, sound better than a Porsche and is just as fast. Keith Ok round 2.... Some more detail you want, some more detail you shall get. When you first sit inside a TVR Chimaera, the first thing you notice is the sexy dash. The second is the seat belt requiring the equivalent of a sexual position to get the damn thing. I bought some seat belt pads....to all you ladies out there, i now understand how painful it is to have that "darned str
ap cutting in me"! The seating position is fine, i'm 6 foot 2 so for me to fit into a car comfortably and then being able to get out again, its a great bonus. I tried the same in an MGF...i think its still in my butt cheeks. The seats are comfortable and with the steering wheel they are adjustable to your specific needs. A word of caution, the handbrake is...how can i put this...a testosterone packed strength test. It is very heavy to pull up and lock, be careful you may wake up and find your car in the middle of the road having rolled off your drive. Then to actually release the handbrake again it takes a great deal of strength and 20 years of training. For those left handed blokes out there, maybe not as much training is required.!!! The general feeling on the streets about TVR's is they are unreliable, I havent had a problem with mine at all. It starts every morning and begs to be driven. Keep the oil topped up and check the fluids regularly. Then take your time warming her up from cold, never, I repeat that, never get her screaming when she's cold. The engine is well made and forgiving, however we are talking about the entire mechanical package here, so treat her well and she will keep costs low and excitement high. The switches and dials that were made for the TVR are lovely and smack of 60's motoring. The plastic indicator/washer lever and driver heater switch smack of a Ford designer with a sense of humour. Thats right, you may find on the older Chimeara's that you share the same bloodline as a Ford. The rear light covers are off a Ford Fiesta and the stalks on the column as mentioned are Ford, which Ford i dont know and frankly dont care. Its bad enough knowing its Ford. Final thoughts... imagine driving down main street in the beautiful bright sun under a clear blue sky. The radio is on and Britney is singing the same song.You pull slow to a halt at the traffic lights and sit there looking straight up wit
h your head back, staring to where the roof should be if it werent locked securley in the boot. The gentle hum of the V8 calming you as you wait for the lights to turn. As the time draw close you watch the stragglers cross the road in front of you, the dear old man, inching his way along wondering to himself whether he is going to get to the toilet in time. Then.....the light goes RED/AMBER, you see your chance, you floor the throttle and dump the clutch. The Engine roars the wheels spin. The "chance" dear friends is not to leave a skid mark on the road, rather, to leave one in the dear old mans undies. (10 points) Keith
Ok, facts first. I do not own one yet, but I am picking one up tomorrow. So I can comment on trawling around web sites and the classified ads looking for a nice tidy Chimaera. Here's my experience. 1. There are lots nad lots and lots to buy out there and the prices slumped to a low back in November 2000 but are picking up again because of the summer. This means you have a lot of choice and should not jump at the first thing you see that is in your price range. 2. Engine size. basically there is a 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 litre version. The 4.0 can hardly be viewed as underpowered as it has the TVR modified V8 lump that used to reside in range rovers. It's fast and is tuned for low down torque, the 4.0 litre is a great choice especially if this is going to be your first performance car. The 4.5 litre does add quickness but you need to be a bit more careful in the wet. The 5.0 litre is putting you into a slightly different ball game and will give you a bit of rear end crisis in the dry and wet if you drive it without respect. (The one I drove wheel spun in fourth gear!) Obviously the fuel economy (paradox really!) is poor on all models especially the 5.0litre. 3. There is a wide range of prices for cars of the same age and mileage. Some people can't bear to think that the car they bought new three years ago is worth 16K less now. Don't support their anguish, be hard with your price, you will find the one you want at the price you want. 4. If you can afford it go for the post 97 models. They have a better reliability history and have sexier looks for example the rear light clusters are gorgeous and don't look like they come from a ford fiesta. 5. Get a TVR specialist to check a car over before you buy it privately. there are loads of specialists out there who will visit a car and do a roadside inspection. the AA does a really comprehensive one, bumper to bumper (actually the Chi has no bumber
s!) for about £100. 6. Dealers, my advice is don't buy a used Chi from a main dealer. Without exception I found them to be vastly overpriced eg: I am picking up a 98 4.0L 20K miles tomorrow (gloat gloat) and I saw an identical car in a main dealer for FIVE GRAND MORE. Good luck guys, you'll never sell it. 7. Buy a car that has been used regularly. This means that alot of the hand built new car niggles have been sorted out. 8. Use www.topmarques.co.uk to check what second hand prices are doing and follow the link to Parkers web site to get their trade view of what a fair price is. 9. Check out www.adrianblyth.co.uk, he's a great guy that loves TVRs and sells them very quickly because they are good cars at sensible prices, he also puts problems right before selling them and gives you a warranty. 10. Use Sunninghill insurance. they do special TVR policies via royal sun alliance and I couldn't believe what a good deal I got and they are very helpful and friendly. So there you go, 10 top tips that I hope help you out in your search. I'll write a test drive report tomorrow once I've picked mine up. Bye!
I've had one of these for just over a year now - 1999 model, 4.0 litre. For most of that time it has been my (and of course my wife's) only car. Perhaps not the most obvious choice, especially when you live in the middle of London, but I have seen every myth that surrounds TVRs exploded over the past year. Firstly, practicality; I don't think you'll find a bigger boot on any saloon car, several weeks shopping, golf clubs, various clothes and other undefined detritus fit in with room to spare. Reliability is amazing, compared with everything else I've ever owned (high performance and regular motors alike) it is far the most reliable. Handling, OK it isn't an elise. But neither is it a shermann tank. The Chimera handles better than every car I've driven with the exception of a Lotus Elan S4. In the wet it is possible to get it sideways but only once you approach licence, not to mention A&E, threatening levels of recklessness. Build quality. Still looks great (when clean). The only complaint I'd have is that the Chimera, like the other TVRs, suffers more than most from stonechips - if you're going to get a darker coloured one (mine is purple) then get it diamondbrited (costs a couple of hundred quid but reduces the stonechip incidence). Otherwise the build quality is brilliant. Overheating. When? I have sat in traffic jams in Madrid (>34 degrees) with it running for over 3 hours and watched cars of many other makes melt all I suffered from was bad sunburn. Anyway, now that I've convinced the would be Volvo drivers that the Chimera is not the abberation that its name suggests we can get on to the important stuff. The comments above are the reasons you can spout of to the mother-in-law when she asks why you didn't get "one of those nice little Rovers like your cousin Egbert's . . . ". However, the real reasons for owning one of these are simpler:
1. It is faster than anything else you can buy for comparable money (except the 5.O litre and the Griff). 2. It looks good - people turn and stare (admit it, its what you want). Small boys wet themselves when they hear the engine note and boy-racers offer a grudging respect. I'd love to also say that women swoon but apparently we've to stick with demonstrable fact on this website. And after all 30% (and rising) of TVR owners are ladies. 3. The roof comes off. once a year when the sun comes out you can drive around feeling like a rock star and getting a good tan 4. And finally, Oh god! I have to say it! even though it is against my pinko, bleeding heart liberalism - this is THE british motor industry. All in all, this is the only true sports car that you can take to Sainsbury's in the morning and to the racetrack in the afternoon without having to compromise on either activity.
I myself do not own. I have driven one around Goodwood and it was an amazing experience. Even before this I knew that I had to have one. However, there are some things to consider when buying a TVR. 1. Make sure you choose the colour carefully! This is important when/if you come to sell it on. There are many nice looking bright yellow looking Tivs out there but actually buying one is a different story. Garages will often remind you of this important fact - take heed! 2. The model you buy is particularly important I feel now (Sept. 1st 2000) especially with the Tuscan arriving on our doorstep. The Chim is a great entry level car into the Tiv range, but because of this there are many on the market! Therefore it is harder to sell one at a 'reasonable price' because the demand for the new Tuscan is up i.e. with people selling there Tivs and buying the new Tuscan. An influx of new people into the market is needed. 3. The two points above are the most important, but one second point is also crucial, if not obvious, and that is, previous service history. Make sure there is one!
Having overcome a huge reliability problem over the last decade or so, it seems that the little car plant in Blackpool is turning out some little jems. Having driven in a friends car only once, I was questioning how I could remorgage my house to raise the cash to buy one for myself. The 4.5litre model is just about the best compromise, as the 5l is rather twitchy and over powered, but could 4l ever be described as under powered? The answer is clearly NO, but for value per pound, go for the 4.5L. Inside the car is plush, but not overt, dont expect air-con or navigation computers. The leather seats are cofortably close, and the pile of the carpets are suitably deep. The best aspect of this car is the sheer acelleration, it rocks! You dont have to even go over the ton to fully appreciate this car. The rear end isn't half as twitchy as some may suggest. Practically, the boot is spacious, designed around 2 sets of golf clubs. Security is good and the roof seals seem sound.
It all started off when I sold my Honda Fireblade and decided I wanted a motorbike with 4 wheels. You know, the kind of thing that terrifies the life out of you but leaves you grinning ear to ear. I found one. I guess I'm lucky as I use the TVR as a second car; to be honest I think it would be a real handful to drive every day. Don't forget you're talking about something that does 0-60 in 4.1 seconds, brakes as quick, has no power steering, a clutch so heavy my girlfriend physically can't depress it... The old stories about build quality are simply not justified in the newer cars. The only problem I've had was a minor oil leak (quick refit of the sump during servicing); otherwise it's been fantastic. You can't beat the sound made by gunning a car like the Chimaera - people just stop and stare and all passengers just hold on and smile. A good driver (who can exploit rear wheel drive) will have no problems with the handling either - but show respect. I once span the car on an early summer morning with a wee bit of dew on the road - and that was when accelerating in third gear! The boot is miles bigger than you'd think as it accomodates the roof panel which is solid. With the roof on the car I've had two sets of golf clubs and two sportsbags in the boot - and there's room behind the seats for more luggage too. The 5 litre (which I own) shares the same suspension, brakes etc as the Griffith, whilst the smaller engined cars have a different set up. I'd say buy the 4.5 or the 5 if you can afford it.... but let's face it the 4 litre is no slouch. If you appreciate driving - and I mean putting some effort in - and want to go very fast in a comfortable car (but with admittedly crap economy) go for it. You really won't regret it.


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The future of an independent foundation that supports College of Marin students and programs is uncertain after its board resigned en masse amid investigations of alleged misuse of funds.
In a letter Monday to college President David Wain Coon, all nine College of Marin Foundation board members said they would step down, leaving Coon and Diana Conti, president of the separate college Board of Trustees, to oversee the foundation and the investigations.
Officials from the college and the 48-year-old foundation have been embroiled for months in a financial dispute, which escalated this spring after allegations of misused funds surfaced. In June, the foundation's board agreed to commission an independent financial investigation apart from an audit by the college.
The foundation also agreed to relinquish funds College of Marin officials said had been donated to the college but deposited with the foundation.
However, in Monday's letter — available online — the foundation board members said they would step down because of difficulties working with the college. They said the college continued to demand documents for an audit that were not available, did not exist or were to be released after the foundation's separate investigation.
"Continuing to expend the Foundation's funds without the potential of a good faith partner would be a futile exercise that further depletes funds that are better spent and preserved for the benefit of the College's students," the foundation board stated in the letter.
College officials said they were surprised the board resigned with the financial investigations still ongoing and that their requests for documents such as invoices, contracts and financial statements had been reasonable.
"Unfortunately, the assurances they gave us back in early August or July that they would give us all the information that we needed, they didn't follow through on those assurances," Conti said.
Tensions have been building between the college and the foundation since at least last summer, when the college announced it planned to create its own fundraising arm apart from the foundation, Coon said. "The next (foundation) meeting they had legal counsel at the meeting," he said.
In May, college trustees directed Coon to seek control of $1.8 million in foundation-controlled money after a former foundation bookkeeper and others raised concerns about financial mismanagement.
The allegations included unauthorized spending, missing checks and the possible misuse of restricted funds to cover administrative expenses.
The bookkeeper, Daniel Shiner, was one of several staff members, including former executive director Margaret Elliott, a secretary and a part-time clerk, who have left the foundation in the past year. Elliott also raised financial concerns after her dismissal.
Her replacement, David Eastis, was fired in April and he has sued the foundation over his dismissal in federal district court in San Francisco.
Conti said the college has become increasingly concerned about the foundation's spending on legal expenses and other costs.
"We've been very, very concerned about the overspending, and the amount of overspending we think is probably at least a quarter of a million dollars," she said. "I don't think anybody assumes there is any fraud here. I think there's just very bad management and unfortunate decisions that have had really severe implications."
Vadim Canby, who joined the board a few months ago, said he and his colleagues resigned because it became too difficult to work with the college in handling the financial investigations.
"We tried our darnedest to make things right; the pressure just became too great to withstand and we all decided to resign, basically, to let the college deal with it," he said.
In its letter Monday, the foundation board also said the college, in its effort to take control of $1.8 million in funds, may have intended to disregard donors' wishes of how the money be spent.
"The immediacy of the College's demands simply validates the Foundation's concern that the College simply wants the money with no strings attached," the letter stated, in part.
Coon said the allegation is baseless.
"Our concern all along has been making sure these funds are secured to be able to honor the donors' intent," he said.
Coon and Conti said they would confer with college trustees over how to handle the foundation.
Contact Will Jason via email at email@example.com or via Twitter at http://twitter.com/willjasonCOM Foundation letter 9-17-2012


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Coffee Talk: Will Punk vs Taker Deliver?
by, 03-16-2013 at 04:09 PM (12677 Views)
Hey Wrestling Fans. Savior here with another edition of Coffee Talk. However, instead of multiple topics to touch on, I'm going back to the roots of Coffee Talk's inception and sticking to one topic here. That topic is, of course, the CM Punk vs Undertaker match at Wrestlemania. Many people were loving the fact that this match was going to happen, and at first, I was too. Then I witnessed the last two weeks of Raw with the match build up and my opinion of it has changed dramatically.
So grab your cup of joe, espresso, latte, whatever your poison is and let's enjoy some Coffee Talk.
I wanted last year to be Undertaker's last Wrestlemania. And that's huge considering Undertaker has always been my all time favorite. 20-0 is a great way to just stop doing Wrestlemania matches. I don't see a need to go for 21-0, 22-0, etc. Are they really expecting a potentially 25-0 record? To me, anything that's not a 20-0 or 25-0 record is pretty underwhelming. Once you reach that 20-0 mark, that number needs to be even of sorts. 25-0, 30-0, etc. So, to me, this Undertaker match doesn't make a whole lot of sense to begin with.
But rather than throw numbers out there and all the "what looks better" stuff, I'm going to get into the meat of this whole thing. For the last four years, Undertaker was involved in "highlight of the night" type matches with HBK and HHH. The thing about those 4 matches is, even though we all knew Undertaker was going to win, there were moments where it really seemed like he actually might lose. This was especially true at WM 26. While HBK's career was on the line, and it was a surefire thing that he would lose and retire, there was a point where it looked like he had it won. He hit Sweet Chin Music, followed it up with a moonsault off the ropes to the outside through a table, threw Taker back into the ring and Superkicked him again. My job dropped because I thought Undertaker was actually going to lose after that. I couldn't believe he kicked out. Then two brutal matches the next two years with HHH. The types of matches that are memorable and always considered when thinking about the best match of the night.
Now we have CM Punk. I know everyone puts CM Punk on as high a pedestal as it gets. I like CM Punk but I do not put him quite so high. The fact is, and despite this comment is probably going to send the hounds on me as far as those who love CM Punk, he is no HHH and no HBK. He's had a very nice run as champ and did a fantastic job at being one of if not THE top heel in the business, he's just not in their league. He's the brightest star, in a sky full of dim stars. I'm not calling him overrated like others have done. I'm simply stating that the previous four Undertaker WM matches were absolute showcase matches, this is more of, just a match.
The build up isn't really there. Of course, those Punk lovers who love everything he does will say, "Oh, this feud is awesome". But look at it realistically for a second. Look at it with an opened mind. Undertaker has so far, not said a single word. He's shown up and posed. And WWE did some cool camera work to show the WM sign above the ring to close out the show. Punk brought up the death of Paul Bearer, (tasteless on WWE's part in my opinion, regardless of who's approval they got.) He stole the urn and that's the premise in which we're building this match on. To me, that's very underwhelming.
With the level Punk is on, and the underwhelming build to the match, and in the wake of Paul Bearer's death, I don't see how Punk poses even the slightest threat in this match. It leaves ZERO drama. And this isn't the same type of knowing that Undertaker will win, as it's been the past 4 years. This is a match that Punk will probably need to carry and while I like him as a performer, I don't think he can carry this match in a manner that will leave us in awe. And honestly, that's what Undertaker WM matches need to be. They need to leave a lasting impression. Punk lost this past Raw to Kane after a simple chokeslam. So how realistic is it going to be if Punk kicks out of an Undertaker tombstone? In fact, if that does happen, even once, it will ruin the match completely for me. If he kicks out of a chokeslam, fine. If he kicks out of a Last Ride. Cool. If he escapes Hell's Gate by getting to the ropes. Good for him. But if he kicks out of a Tombstone, in my opinion, that would be too much of a stretch to be considered believable. It's already a stretch to see him kick out of a Last Ride but since that's not Taker's absolute finisher anymore, I'd be okay with that. Over the last few months, I've seen anyone and everyone kick out of the GTS. And of course, Undertaker is not tapping to the Anaconda Vice. So what else does Punk have that could even threaten the streak in anyway?
My final issue, and this goes beyond all the rest of these statements I made, is this. This past week on Raw, I watched Punk attack Kane with the urn. And I watched an Undertaker struggle to even walk down to the ring. This is my biggest concern with this match taking place. Undertaker is broken down. And while he does leave it all out there for the fans to enjoy, wanting to put on the best performance, and being able to put on the best performance. are two totally different things. If he's limping to the ring, then we won't be seeing him hurdle the top rope on a suicide dive. We probably won't see him flying off the top rope with a clothesline like Kane does. And we probably will see Punk counter his way out of Old School so Taker doesn't have to balance the ropes and doing the leaping forearm smash. Underaker's move set that starts with Snake Eyes is probably going to come off very slow as well. Punk's move set, in turn, will probably be slower, and he'll use time to do taunts and things like that to draw heat so Undertaker won't have to do too much in the match.
To answer the question in the title of this blog...I think that this match WILL NOT deliver the way we all hope.
Please understand that this blog is not me hating on CM Punk. This is more about my dislike for the fact that this match is even happening. We have three weeks left before Wrestlemania and I'm truly hoping that in these three weeks, WWE will change my mind about this match. But as it stands now, and I can't believe I'm saying this, I'm looking at this match to actually be one of the lowlights of the night. Again, I'm truly hoping I'm proven wrong. But for what I've seen so far, just the nature in which Punk got the match was bland and lame. We knew Orton, Sheamus and Big Show weren't winning that Fatal Four Way. They could've have built it so much differently. And honestly, I think I might rather have seen Orton or Sheamus take on Undertaker this year, if Undertaker absolutely HAD to have a match.
A little bonus note here, Wrestlemania this year is set up to be very underwhelming as it is. So Underwhelming that Jack Swagger vs Alberto Del Rio is potentially going to be the best performed match of the night. If I were to book Wrestlemania this year, my card would go like this. Cena vs Rock II, CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho vs Dolph Ziggler, ADR vs Swagger, Sheamus vs Orton, Ryback vs Mark Henry, Big Show and two others vs Shield, Cesaro vs Someone, Team Hell No vs Some Tag Team. To me, that's good utilization of the bigger names on the roster which is what it should be. I can do without Undertaker at WM now and I can do without HHH at WM as well.
Ahhhhh, my cup is no empty, so I will be ending this week's Coffee Talk. I will say this. I know this edition won't be real popular. There are a lot of CM Punk fans that read my blogs and won't take kindly to my negative outlook on one of his matches. For that, I apologize. Please take this for what it is, my opinion. And not all hope is lost. We do still have three weeks left. I'll be watching and hoping for something to happen that will change my mind.
I hope you all enjoyed this edition of Coffee Talk. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Be Safe Everyone!!!


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Obviously Paul George's game has grown by leaps and bounds before our eyes, mostly this year. And believe you me, what he has done this year has been awesome. But if he wants to elevate his game to the next level, like top 10 player in the league, there are still a few things he could stand to do better. Let me get this out of the way right now- this is not a thread bashing on the kid. Heck, he's only 22 and in his third professional year, only his second with starters minutes. But he just oozes athleticism and reeks of intangables that had every scout with two good eyes drooling over him on draft day. With that in mind here are a few of my immediate thoughts. Feel free to add to the list, critique and disagree.
-First off the most obvious part of his game that needs changing is Paul's work at home and on the road. I'm sure most people know the numbers but here's a refresher:
Home= FG% .481, 3pt% .496, FT% .839
Away= FG% .372, 3pt% .262, FT% .776
Now, I'm going to chalk most of this up to youth. If he handles his road struggles like he handled the pressure of being "the man" for the Pacers then I think we'll see a turn around in the near future. He's developed a tough skin and what sounds like a steely work ethic. Can't knock hard work.
-Secondly, his ball handling. It has improved remarkably from last seaon, and I'm pretty certain that if he had a usage rate last year close to the one he has this year then he'd have over 6 turnovers a game. So that's a plus. Further proof can be found here. Channeling his inner Isiah Thomas.
But what George really needs is a simple, but affective, crossover. Just a simple shoulder fake, dribble back would be nice. He is so quick and long that he needs to get to the rim (and get more respect from the refs) and his explosive first step is only working so often, mostly on slow or distracted defenders. If he was more cappable of losing his first defender then woah to the big men in the paint he is heading towards with a full head of steam.
-Third, more post-ups. This will become more paramount when Danny comes back and Paul gets paired with more 2 guards, but his incredible height and smooth shot means he's got to take advantage of any guard he gets in the post. Back them down to a comfortable 12-16ft shot, turn and take.
-Lastly (for now), keep developing his ability to read passing lanes while driving. The game today against Memphis makes me even happier about Paul's ability. He has a knack for it, and I've seen him make some really really outstanding passes. If teams do start to consistantly double him he needs to know where he can find open teammates, either cutting to the basket or unguarded for a jumper. I don't think he'll ever be Lebron-esq and his assist per are getting better every game, but he can still improve it.
There are a few other tidbits here and there I could add on but I want to read other's thoughts before I make this a full blown thesis paper. Again, I'm going to add just how much I love how Paul George is playing right now. Me buying his jersey last year is really paying off. My friends think I'm some sort of basketball gensis, but honestly it was pretty obvious this guy had some serious talent.
*I've tried to proof read this thing hardcore but I'm sure I've missed more than I've found. My spelling/typing sometimes makes me look like a 4 year old with a laptop.


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Financially speaking, it's been a tough year at City Hall.
The city administrator and elected leaders have been the subject of public criticism and skepticism since findings of an audit report released in January identified a nearly $300,000 deficit in the city of Glenwood's general fund account and several shortcomings in the city's day-to-day financial practices.
In 2007, I thought the consolidation of the Malvern and Nishna Valley school districts into one East Mills Community School District was a good idea.
I don't feel that way anymore.
As an outsider looking in, the Nishna Valley-Malvern marriage appears to be on shaky ground.
Driving around Pacific Junction Friday, watching the sandbaggers and railroad contractors preparing for the predicted flood waters, I was reminded of the eerie feeling I had back in the summer of 1979 while completing some National Guard training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss.
I didn't have a television in my dorm room on the base, probably not even a radio, and certainly not a computer or cell phone. I was two weeks away from completing a hot summer of training and anxious to return home to Nebraska.
I've stated previously in this column that one of the greatest privileges I've had during my time as editor of The Opinion-Tribune was accompanying World War II veterans from southwest Iowa to Washington, D.C., in September 2008, on the inaugural Western Iowa Honor Flight.
The irony of President Obama announcing to the American public on May 1 that Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. special military forces in Pakistan hasn't gone unnoticed in the past 72 hours.
It was on May 1, 1945, when the world learned through a radio broadcast that Nazi Germany dictator Adolph Hitler had committed suicide.
Last week, I had the opportunity to get a personal tour of the famous Todd House down in Tabor. I had heard a lot about the place over the years - knew it had a lot of history behind it and a connection to the Underground Railroad - but had never actually seen the place in person.
President's Day is Monday. We observe this day in February because it happens to be the birth month of George Washington, our first president, and Abraham Lincoln, the man many historians regard as our greatest president ever.
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