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I feel like such a wimp.
No utility rides of more than eight miles r/t this week and totaling both the health food store and the supermarket trips, it was probably under 20 pounds carried.
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Bought a used double size bookcase headboard at a consignment shop at the bottom of the hill from my place. Takes a mere 12mins to descend and 25 to return back. Funny how hauling odd bits of furniture gets people to talk with you much more easily.
That's just cool! :D
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Today, I hauled some scrap metal 6.6 miles to the recycle place. I had 280 pounds metal + 40 pounds BAW trailer + 15 pound child trailer on the end of the BAW trailer + 50 pound child = ~405 pounds behind my bike. It was heavy, but I made it. 13.2 miles/1 hr 22 mins later, I was home with $38 more in my pocket.
I attached the old Bell child trailer to my BAW trailer by bolting the Burley forged hitch onto the back of the BAW trailer. It worked wonderfully, and just reinforces for me all the reasons I switched from the old Bell clamp style hitch to the Burley forged hitch with round bar connector. And, when my kids finally do outgrow the Bell trailer, I'll take off the canvas and be able to haul another 150+/- pounds behind the BAW, if needed. I've had well over 200 pounds in the Bell trailer with the Burley hitch with absolutely no problems.
My Kona Caldera is in full utility form now. I took off the stock suspension fork, replacing it with a Surly 1x1 (I got the straight version for 100mm correction). I cut a little off the fork tube, but retained some extra height by using a 1" ID copper pipe coupler I got at the hardware store for ~$4. I didn't buy regular spacers, because my LBS wanted $2/5 mm spacer, which means I would have spent about $30 on spacers compared to the $4 copper coupler. I also added a Sunlite Gold Tec front rack (identical to the Nashbar front rack) and PB Hardcore ATB fenders. If anyone's wondering, the saddle is a Velo Orange model 3 touring saddle. The seat bag is a Carradice Nelson Longflap.
Now, for a short rant about the lack of support for utility cycling in my area. In addition to all the problems encountered by cyclists everywhere, I am finding some utility cycling specific hurdles.
1- I am forced to buy garbage/recycling service in my town for ~$43/month. I could opt out and take stuff to the dump/recycle center on my own, but I still have to pay the $43 whether I use it or not. My garbage can is rarely full and I have to go to the recycle center every couple of weeks anyways because the curbside pickup doesn't take glass.
2- The dump has a minimum 400 pound charge, regardless of how much is brought in. This makes a smaller load by bike more expensive than taking a larger load by truck.
3- The local landscape place charges a $20 minimum load for bark/common rocks (crushed, washed, etc)/top soil/etc. Bark is ~$10 a ton and rock is ~$20 a ton. As I can only carry 1/7th of a ton on the trailer, I'd be paying $20 for the load of 1/7th of a ton of bark, etc. For bark, this would equate to $140/ton if hauled by bike or $10/ton if hauled by truck. What's worse is that they can't load a bike trailer, so I'd have to shovel it in bins by hand. Less work for them, better for the environment, and better for my health, yet they charge significantly more. I don't get it.
I would use my trailer even more if the local businesses and government actually took steps that encouraged people to haul stuff by bike.
Finally, this is the longest thread in the Utility Bikes forum, even longer than any of the stickies. Post #704, so WHY IS IT NOT A STICKY YET?
WOW,you have my envy and respect,sir :twitchy::thumb:
I forgot to mention in my short rant: REI.
They have two distribution centers, one in Sumner, WA and the other in Bedford, PA. The one in Sumner is very near where I live. Yet, they don't have a will call window there. This means that anything I order, I either pay for shipping from their Sumner warehouse to my house (driven by a UPS truck) or have it shipped for free (again, driven presumably with their normal store delivery) out to their store in Tacoma. That store is 15 miles from me. One would think REI is an eco-friendly company, yet I don't understand why driving (delivery to the store or to my house) has to be included in the equation when it would be easier, faster, and more eco-friendly for me to ride my bike a few blocks and pick up the order. This irritates me enough that even though I think REI offers excellent products with an even better warranty, I rarely buy anything from them. When I do order, it's much less likely I'm going to ride my bike 30 miles round trip to pick it up than if it was just around the corner from me.
I was driving on Friday night. I was coming home from Yom Kippur at the synagogue. A cop stopped me and told me I had a headlight out and that I was driving on a suspended license. So I had to ride my bike to Yom Kippur service on Saturday, eight miles. Then in the evening, my wife picked me up in her car (she was at another synagogue) and we went to a relative's place for break-fast (the meal after the day of fasting).
Today (Sunday), I had my church job. Yeah, yeah, I work at a synagogue and a church. I'm not taking any chances. The church is 18 miles away, and I didn't give myself much extra time to get there. I had to pedal really hard, and I made it three minutes early. It's mostly uphill, too. Coming home, I was tired, from working so much and sleeping so little. Riding home was hard.
Gotta fix my car and my license this week.
Returning home after giving another bike tour of Yokohama.
Picked up a load for an xtracycle add on project I've been thinking about
last cargo ride yesterday 3 miles during lunch break to take 30lbs of books to donate to our ged book store. Then to police to see if any one turned in my tool box.
Forgot to post this yesterday. My 9 year old son and I rode a couple miles (just past the TN state line) to the 7 Elevin to get my wife a 6 pack of Coca-Cola :thumb:
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Today, I took a garbage can of recycles (glass and plastic) to the recycle center (2.2 miles away), along with two large Rubbermaid bins for Goodwill (4.8 miles further). I don't know how much they weighed.
On the way back, we stopped and got sand and a bio-solid soil amendment. It was about 2 miles to home from where we got the sand. The bottom bin is filled to the ridge with sand. The top bin is sitting on top of the sand and has the bio-solid amendment in it. Sand/bio-solid amendment ~325 pounds + my kid ~50 pounds. We took it slow and it was really heavy, but we and the trailer handled it just fine. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Total distance and time: 12 miles, 1 hour 20 minutes riding time.
Took a box on my rear rack to the PO to mail. Picked up lunch for the family on the way back.
New placement of my pump looks solid.
So you took it slow with that load, eh? 12 miles would take me only a little less time, unladen. :p
Knocked the dust of my extrabike today (have been using the trailer a lot) to bring supplies down for a class on winter cycling we are teaching tonight.
Must have been rolling along on 70 pounds of bike and gear and it really felt no different than riding my regular commuter which comes in at 30 pounds less (with gear).
Went to rent a Redbox movie and pick up some pee pads for the dogs :)
Before my son got home from my parent's (an overnighter),I rode to Foodlion's Blockbuster vending thingie to return a DVD...
By the time I got back,Nick was home and seeing Daddy on the bike was all the inspiration he needed to want to go for a ride. Tina (the wife) said she needed a gallon of water and we were out of dishwasher tabs,so that was all the excuse Nick and I needed,off to Food City (opposite direction,much more kid friendly route) we went...
On the way back,we took the long route,and stopped by the local Goodwill for a break. They were closed,but the lady who works there was in and collecting the donated stuff from the parking lot. When she saw Nick's excitement "picking" through some stuff and overheard him telling me "Daddy,there's a 16" wheeled bike over there with the tires mine needs since my back one's slick!",she laughed and told us "Pick away,take whatever you see you like\need" (judging by her look of shock and amuzement as we left,I doubt she expected us to haul much of anything,LOL! :lol:).
We scored a few new\or near new pairs of shoes that fit Jamie (14 year old daughter),4 new binders filled with fresh paper (they can always use that) along with a few new packs (paper),a pair of used computer speakers (we had none),a shopping bag to load the paper\binders in,some work glove Nick "just had to have",the wheels off that junker 16" bike (they were going to trash the bike as unusable anyways),and a few other odds and ends. My 22-23lb bike quickly jumped to 55-60lbs,LOL!
Ahh...I missed living in town where I could ride everywhere! :D
Filled up my panniers with cardboard and cycled to the recycling ctr. Cycling and recycling seem to fit nicely together in contradistinction to recyclers who are idling their giant SUVs.
It seemed out of place because the temps are about 20C today.
Thursday was the first time I picked my daughter up from daycare via bike (we usually walk, occasionally her grandmothers will pick her up in cars).
From there, we went to the fairly new bicycle co-op where I placed her in a baby backpack and fixed bikes while she napped. Towards the end of my stint at the co-op, she woke up for a bottle and a photo-op.
From there, we headed home.
I'm definately noticing a difference in the Wike trailer and the trailer I bought at a church yard sale before I even met my wife. The Wike is muuuch better. Next up: home->daycare->grocery store->home.
1.5 miles of trash
For many of you this might not sound like much, but here in auto-dominant land of Pinellas County I accomplished quite a bit yesterday. I had accumulated a lot of clothes that did not fit or needed to be returned for whatever reason to places like REI so I boxed them up. In addition, needed to run past of few local places for returns that my wife needed to accomplish. Did it all with the Salsa Vaya, (Lone Peak P99) panniers, and my BOB trailer.
The load fit the available space perfectly and at each stop almost everyone who walked by commented on "the cool setup" or the "nice rig you got there." This is the point about being in auto-dominant Pinellas County, I'll bet they have never seen someone ride and run errands this way. I have been here 26 years and haven't. I think it will change, given time - and maybe a little exposure like they got yesterday.
What a perfect way to spend the morning. The only thing slightly out of plan was that I left the house so early that I was 1/2 to 1 hour early for most of the destination opening times. So, it went like this (a Saturday by the way):
- leave at 6:45 with all packages labelled and ready to go, and all returns with their receipts handy (except that flourescent bulb from Lowes that I thought would last at least a few years and died after 2 months);
- UPS - bummer - not open until 8:30, come back later;
- Breakfast at McDonalds - they open early, otherwise I usually eat at one of the local places downtown;
- Fed Ex (these guys are open early right?) not open until 9 (it's 8:30)
- Autozone for the wife's burned out tail light;
- Kmart (not open yet)
- Lowes to drop the bum light bulb (with no receipt and no packaging, but the guy let me get one off the shelf for ID and then he looked the previous purchase up on my CC - bingo - bought less than 3 months ago - full credit)
- across the super road (US19) to Tuesday Morning, but they ain't open until 10 - so much for the "morning" part of that name;
- head over to the mall for a return at Dillards - again too early as they open at 10, but this is where the utility rig is really out of place - in and auto-dominated area this is their haven.
- Looped back around to Kmart - now open;
- Looped back towards Tuesdays (past Lowes again) and stopped to reset my timing at Starbucks for 40 minutes or so (got a few nice comments about the rig there);
- Back to Tuesday's just as they were unlocking the front door.
- Back to Dillards for the return and had to lay the bike over BOB style (jackknifed) because there was no place to even lean it by the entrance;
- Back across US 19 to Fed Ex to drop most of the packages;
- UPS again for the one prepaid package;
- Stop by the accupuncturist to pick up some paperwork; and
- Pop on home (where I pick up one of my kids and we ride downtown for lunch, me forgetting my wallet and having to go back home again); another and;
- Over to the Dunedin House of Beers (my kid(s) went off with friends) to relax a minute over a good brew and in walks between 50 and 75 people all dressed for Halloween. They were riding their bicycles (most dressed for the occasion as well) from local pub to pub (starting at Skips in Dunedin, Rosies, House of Beer, Eddies, a mexican place up the road I can't remember the name of, Cricketeers, and then loop back to Besa Del Sol. All these are offshoots from the Pinellas Trail (a MUP). What was cool about this is to see so many interested in riding (or maybe just drinking and not getting in too much trouble on the bike as opposed to a car) and the change of energy in the HOB - before they came in, during, and then again after.
Ride home from there and put the Vaya away (already ditched the BOB with no further use - there is still a bit of a geek factor that I have to be cognizant of you know).
Lessons learned - check opening times before leaving and a good cargo net/bungee system is priceless (as is good coffee in the morning whilst out running errands by bicycle).
It can be done here, but a lot of pre-thought to the rig and the route.
All told probably only 20 miles, but loads of time out of the car (which more and more I do not like - driving that is).
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After years of denying having had cosmetic surgery, Demi Moore has tweaked what she says about it. Last year, she told French Marie Claire that she is surgery free. "It's completely false — I've never had it done," she said, adding, "I would never judge those who have."
But a few months (and one awkward W Photoshop controversy) later, her stance is slightly different. Now she's clarifying what she meant by that statement. "I have had something done but it's not on my face," she said in Elle UK. She continues:
In truth, I wish there was a little bit less curiosity and fascination with how I look, whether it's good or bad. I understand it, though, and I know it's not something I can control. I only hope it's serving some sort of purpose . . . . It feels like school-yard name-calling a lot of the time. It hurts. You know what? Maybe one day I'll go under the knife. It just irritates me that people are constantly saying how much I've spent on plastic surgery.
For what it's worth, I'd be irritated, too. This admission is unlikely to minimize speculation on what Demi may have had done, but it's always refreshing when people are honest about having had surgery. What do you think of this slight shift in Demi's message — does it change your opinion of her at all?

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Ray Rossi Jersey Guy Late Show for Tonight
Whenever I plan out a show…like tonight's, my grandmother's words come back to haunt me.
She'd say in her inimitable Neapolitan: Ray…sent' ah mme! Sta vennend' o' fin' do' mun'! .
Or for you uninitiated types: "Ray, the world is coming to an end!"
Harold Camping is right…he just had the dates confused!
So with that in mind, here's tonight's roundup:
Leadoff spot…Anti Semite Douche again!
1) Do you think the 19-year-old alleged douche who was arrested in the Rutherford temple firebombing and Paramus arson should get a change of venue because of the publicity given the case. BTW, his dad says he's "confused"!
Driver Dilemma:
2) The DOT is considering making changes to the Route 1 jughandle at Washington Road, making an already bad intersection even worse! Which are the worst jug handles in the state? ( I would have said "jugs" but didn't want to go there!)
Ethical question:
3) While we debate over whether or not the gay marriage issue should be put on the ballot in November or voted on by the legislature, a New Hampshire legislator is proposing a bill there to let businesses deny service to anyone they see fit!
Animal Stories:
3) Firefighters in Irvington save a dog from a house fire and resuscitate it. Would you do the same for a family pet?
4) Manalapan cat colony gets a reprieve. Do you think the feral cats should be trapped, neutered, and released; as some seem to think; or rounded up by the township to eventually be euthanized?
Posse Potpourri:
5) It's gotten to the point that there are now Pregame Shows for the Superbowl commercials…..what would you consider among the best and most memorable Superbowl commercials of all time.
6) Giants Fever is here…..who's jersey are you trying to buy, and who's your favorite Giant?
7) Whitney Houston, according to one website, is broke.
In her case, I'm often reminded of that great line from "A Bronx Tale" about the saddest thing in life is wasted talent.
Her spokesperson says it's not true.
Is there any celebrity on the "balls of their ass" you'd like to see make a comeback?. After all, everyone likes a good comeback story!
8) Ridgefield is the first 'bully-free' town in N.J….do you think we really need a "bully free" ordinance for an entire town?
9) Some school districts are giving classes in Mandarin Chinese to give their students a leg up to compete in the global economy…even going so far as to teach them Chinese culture! Good thing….or bad?
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New York, March 7, 2008 - Previous studies have pointed out the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption as a factor in lowering cardiovascular risk. In a study conducted by the Department of Family Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and published in the March 2008 issue of The American Journal of Medicine, researchers found that middle-aged non-drinkers who began consuming moderate amounts of alcohol saw an immediate benefit of lower cardiac disease morbidity with no change in mortality after four years.
Studying 7,697 people between 45 and 64 who were non-drinkers and who were participating in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study over a 10 year period, the authors found that 6% began moderate alcohol consumption (1 drink per day or fewer for women and 2 drinks per day or fewer for men) during the follow-up period. After 4 years of follow-up, new moderate drinkers had a 38% lower chance of developing cardiovascular disease than did their non-drinking counterparts. Even after adjusting for physical activity, Body Mass Index, demographic and cardiac risk factors, this difference persisted.
The study also identified a subset of new drinkers who consumed only wine. When comparing non-drinkers to wine-only drinkers, drinkers of other types of alcohol, and heavy drinkers, the wine-only drinkers had the most significant reduction in cardiovascular events. Drinkers of other types of alcohol also had an advantage over non-drinkers, but the difference did not reach statistical significance.
Writing in the article, Dana E. King, MD, MS, states, "A substantial cardiovascular benefit from adopting moderate alcohol drinking in middle age appears supported by the current study. Any such benefit must be weighed with caution against the known ill consequences of alcohol consumption. While caution is clearly warranted, the current study demonstrated that new moderate drinking lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease without an increase in mortality in a four-year follow up period. The findings suggest that, for carefully selected individuals, a 'heart healthy diet' may include limited alcohol consumption even among individuals who have not included alcohol previously."
The article is "Adopting Moderate Alcohol Consumption in Middle-age: Subsequent Cardiovascular Events" by Dana E. King MD MS, Arch G. Mainous III PhD, and Mark E. Geesey MS, and it appears in The American Journal of Medicine, Volume 121, Issue 3 (March 2008) published by Elsevier.


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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon in the Baja region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
According to USGS, the earthquake was centered in the Baja California region, 46 miles from Tijuana at 4:30 p.m.
The shakes were felt throughout the county as some locals took to Twitter to ask other if they had felt it.
A second, much smaller, 2.1 magnitude quake was reported in the Ensenada area a little over 20 minutes later.
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Syrian President Bashar Assad stressed during his meeting with UN and Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi the efforts being made by the Syrian nation to maintain national interests and homeland sovereignty and independence.
Assad presented Brahimi with the latest Syrian developments while the envoy presented the outcomes of the contact and talks he held recently with the West in order to solve the Syrian crisis. Syrian television reported that the talks between the two were friendly. (Roi Kais)


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Comcast Offers Up to 200GB of Online Storage But Still Caps Data at 250GB. Huh?
Comcast—aka Xfinity—has launched an online backup service called Secure Backup & Share. Current high-speed internet customers will get 2GB of storage for free, upgradeable up to 200GB for $100/year. But hey wait—didn't Comcast desperately need to cap data?


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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Apparently the dog days are not over for Kony Ealy.
After losing Super Bowl 50 to the Denver Broncos last Sunday, the Carolina Panthers defensive end could be in for another deficit.
Ealy, 24, has been named in a fraud lawsuit involving an African Boerboel, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Kris Johnson alleges that Ealy and his brother conned him out of $3,000, according to the report.
Johnson, a former owner of a Mecklenburg sports bar, named Ealy and Danny 'Dogman' Jones in the suit. Johnson was allegedly cutting grass in front of an expensive Charlotte home, he was going to sell, when two men walked up to him.
"Soon, the three men began spending time together, and Johnson says he introduced Ealy and Jones to his business connections and friends," Michael Gordon wrote for the Charlotte Observer. "All the while, he claims the pair were pressuring him to invest in their plans to breed and sell Boerboels, which can weigh more than 200 pounds. They told him many Panthers players were eager to buy a pup, and that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police planned to use the dog exclusively. They promised their business would clear $35,000 a litter and more than $1 million a year."
The duo needed $6,000 from Johnson, who gave them $3,000 for a breeding female, according to the report. After the plan allegedly stalled, Johnson allegedly asked for a refund but did not receive it.
"Ealy could not be reached for comment. Attorney Kenneth Raynor says the player and his brother "dispute the allegations ... and I plan on vigorously defending the lawsuit," Gordon wrote.
Ealy, who was selected No. 60 overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, has nine sacks and four forced fumbles in 31 career games for the Panthers. Ealy totaled three sacks, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception in the Super Bowl.


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2003-2005 Forester Bolt-thru-bumper LIGHTBAR
2005-2011 Outback/ Legacy Bolt-thru-bumper LIGHTBAR
2012+ Outback/ Legacy Bolt-thru-bumper LIGHTBAR BULL BAR hoop is OPTIONAL
Tubular steel Brushgaurd and Lightbar Choose with or without "Bull Bar" option Fit's 2013-2017 Crosstrek models. 2018 Crosstrek will be different.
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2009-2013 Forester Bolt-thru-bumper LIGHTBAR with OPTIONAL BULL BAR hoop.
2014+ Forester Bolt-thru-bumper LIGHTBAR and BRUSHBAR with the center BULL BAR hoop Does not fit if your FORESTER has the electronic LOUVERS (vents) in the LOWER RADIATOR opening. Check prior to ordering.
Bolts through bumper straight to the frame! STRONG and stylish. 1" Steel tubing. Mig welded, Sand blasted then Epoxy Primered and Powder Coated Semi Gloss Hammered Black.
Wire in this HORN kit for a LOT more sound. Comes with a relay so you can tap into the stock horns to activate or replace the wimpy stock horn with these 2 red round purveyors of SOUND. 2 horns and the relay included in the box to give the "SUPERTONE" sound.
Full Set Pair of Fronts and Rears for your car that are a HEAVY DUTY, GRAVEL SPEC rally suspension. A significant upgrade over virtually any other struts. Inverted design, bump and rebound adjustable. 50mm shaft!
Replaces front bumper beam. Made from sturdy 3/16" steel plate. Bolts directly to the frame of the car. Hides up to a 4500lb Winch behind bumper skin. Fits 2013-2017 Crosstrek and 2014-2017 Forester. Choose to buy Mount, Winch or Both (recommended).
Billet Aluminum spacers for rear trailing arm bracket.Pair of 50mm (2 inch) thick Rear Trailing Arm Spacers with longer M12 bolts & washers. For: 1998-2008 Forester, 1993-2007 Impreza and 1990-1999 Legacy and Outback with 2 inch or bigger lift.


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Building on the Master of Science in Computer Science program core, the concentration courses provide the foundation and focused knowledge for those interested in the systems security field. Protecting vital enterprise computer systems from unauthorized change, improper access, theft of information and monetary theft has always been important. It is becoming more so with the rapid growth of networking, the Internet and e-business. This concentration presents an overview of computer systems security, together with the opportunity to attain education competencies necessary to develop a security policy, formulate an implementation plan, design and implement security measures, and monitor and manage computer systems security.
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Logan Airport Passenger Caught with Samurai Sword in Carry-On Bag
A passenger traveling through Logan International Airport in Boston was caught trying to bring a samurai sword onto a flight in a carry-on bag.
WCVB reported that the Transportation Safety Administration shared a photo of the sword and told passengers that, no, you cannot bring your sword on a plane.
From WCVB:
"As you probably guessed, samurai swords as well as all other types of swords and knives are prohibited from being packed in carry-on bags,'' the TSA said.


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Talented Kid won't have been easy to assess after easily winning a Windsor maiden on his Flat debut. He could be well handicapped but is still giving weight to last month's course and distance winner Albaqaa, who also has a good 5lb claimer on board, and the three-year-old TATSILU. It's the latter who gets the nod after returning to winning ways in a competitive claimer at Newbury last time - he won over 6f here earlier in the season. Webbow is undoubtedly well treated nowadays but seems to reserve his best for the Polytrack while King Of Jazz has gone off the boil.
Mezzotint (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Raced far side, slowly away, always in rear, 12th of 13, 8l behind Elusive Flame (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug.
Rebellious Guest 40-1 (8-5) Raced near side, held up towards rear, never involved, 24th of 29, 15l behind Galician (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Nassau Storm 25-1 (9-6) Raced centre, tracked leader, effort over 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Glen Moss (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Talented Kid 7-1 (9-11) In touch, smooth headway over 3f out, soon 2nd, led over 2f out, stayed on well, eased close home, won at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Aug beating Vanity Rules (9-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Albaqaa 4-1 (9-6) Close up, went 2nd over 4f out, led entering final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Yojimbo (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Webbow (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leading pair, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, 11l behind Magic City (8-13) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
King Of Jazz (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Raced centre, prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon lost place, 8th of 11, 10l behind Gramercy (8-13) at Ffos Las 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Tatlisu (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) In touch, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, kept on gamely towards finish, won at Newbury 7f clm stks (5) gd in Aug beating Balty Boys (9-12) by nk, 7 ran.


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Vibrams/Running Shoes
Well lately, I keep telling myself that I need to get back into shape, eat healthy, the whole nine yards. But I can never motivate myself to workout and stick with it. Always excuses: shoes suck, sore everywhere, back pain, etc. But frankly I'm just sick of being out of shape (could stand to lose a healthy 30 pounds and tone up), constantly being unable to catch my breathe no matter what I'm doing (even sitting I always seem short of air. I'll be frank this post will be a little lengthy.
Little background, haven't excercised at all really since early high school (about 6 years ago). Diet sucks, but I'm trying to work on it but I can't tolerate green foods, another topic for a different time. Was involved in a Snowmobile accident 7 years ago, broke both femurs. 7 weeks ago I had a rod removed from my right femur (from that accident) in an attempt to eliminate the constant intense pain in my right leg and knee. So far it feels the best it has in 5 years, so I don't want the pain to return because my legs and body are too weak and straining it.
I'm in need of a good pair of running, workout, and possibly biking (might buy a bike finally once winter is over). I figured I would finally start working out by beginning with running (it's free and I can do it anywhere), as the nearest gym is 30 minutes away and I can't afford to spend money on gas and membership fees, plus I don't have time for the extra commute. I want to buy products that will help eliminate some of the pain I'm having and help me want to workout. Once I get a running routine setup, I'll start transistioning into weight lifting and more fitness workouts, but gotta start somewhere and my legs and lungs are what need desperate help. I don't plan to do any real long distance, I want to eventually to be able to do 5-10 miles runs a few times a week once I can.
A little location info: currently I live out in the country in central MN (winter time, hopefully see some snow soon), nearest town in 10 miles away, so mainly hard gravel roads to run on (about 3 miles to tar). Plenty of nice flat terrain though and fresh air
I've been doing a little searching on here and the great Google and came across the Vibram shoes. I do like the idea, because I do prefer barefoot walking compared to shoes as I can never find ones that fit just right, and walking that way is more comfortable to me.
Who here all have them and what are your thoughts on them? I'm specifically interested in feedback from running on gravel/dirt roads, pavement, and also just as a workout shoe (as these are my intended uses). Anyone have model recommendations? How are they with sweat? I'm like a leaky faucet How do they fair against wear and tear from hard surfaces and what's a reasonable life they'll survive?
Pricewise they're almost the same as others I can find locally than besides the options that just plain suck unless I make a trip to a larger town where they'll have Asics, Nike, etc. on hand and a large selection with better shops, but I don't believe there are any local running stores to check out. I'm fine with ordering them online if needed.
If you would recommend against me getting Vibrams, what other shoes would be on the list to consider? I need to get shoes regardless before I can start running anyways as I don't have a pair of shoes that will work without breaking my ankles and knees in the process. I'm thinking running shoes might be an appropriate Christmas and New Years present.
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I have two pairs of the Merrell barefoot shoes (trail gloves and road gloves) and I love them. My girlfriend has several pairs of Vibrams FiveFingers and is equally pleased with hers. We run trails in them and wear them hiking, and she wears a one pair of her fivefingers to work when the weather is warm. Both the Merrell and Vibrams shoes are incredibly durable, and since they have zero padding between your foot and the ground there is very little to actually wear out other than a tough Vibram sole (the Merrel's have Vibram brand soles in them also).
Now, having said that I can't really recommend you start running in a pair of barefoot shoes - especially if considering the injuries you're recovering from. Most people take a while to adapt to running in shoes with zero cusion and zero heel rise - if you heel strike in those shoes, even a little bit, you will injure youself. Think of barefoot shoes like the vibrams as really thick calluses and you'll have an idea of what they feel like. There really isn't much between your feet and the ground. You can feel everything, and running on a surface like pavement mixed with gravel can be painful even if you're used to the shoes.
The best thing that you could possibly do to start a long, injury free running career would be to find a local store that specializes in running shoes. Not athletic shoes - running shoes. A good store will have close to 100 different types and will let you try as many as you need to ensure a good fit. They should let you actually run in the shoes (possibly on a treadmill in the store), and should do a gait analysis to determine the type of shoe that you need. There is a running specific store here in Blacksburg that will let you return a pair of shoes for their full value in store credit up to a month after their original purchase if you decide they don't feel right.
After you're set up with an quality pair of running shoes (Brooks, Asics, Mizuno, and New Balance are all good brands) spend some time running and decide if you're still interested in trying barefoot running. If you are, Newton makes a great line of shoes aimed at helping runners transition from conventional shoes to "barefoot"
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i run in semi barefoot shoes, as they are not true zero drop, but very close to 0.
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New Balance Shoes Men's Barefoot Footwear Minimus Barefoot Running Mt10 MT10OB
I have over 1k miles on them already and you would think they are brand new still aside from being dirty. Mind you that I am 6'4'' 245 (all muscle baby) so my shoes get the hell beat out of them
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More related to the OP: I have a pair of five fingers and I love them. I've always liked the feeling of the ground on my feet, I just didn't like the pain of a sharp rock or twig going into my foot. I got the komodosport and they have a thicker sole to them then the other models. I tend to run and walk on my toes and that is more what these shoes are intended, a lot of pain in my feet has gone away since I've started using the five fingers, and more specifically thin soled shoes (I wear puma trend shoes with a nice thin sole typically).
I won't say that they are the be all end all of shoes, but I really do like mine.
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If you are used to the typical shoe that has a lot of support it will take some time to get used to running low support or minimalist. Over time you will prevent more injuries cause you develop the strength and support your body was missing. Typically your running form will get better. Like anything it would be useful to get your stride assessed.
Have fun with your training. Nothing better for your fitness than running.
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Damn. I wrote a long whole reply, but accidentally refreshed the page...
To sum up what I said. Get Vibrams. If you love being barefoot, there is no substitute.
I have had my first pair for at least 2 year and they held up great. I just got my new pair because the old ones where finally falling apart. The big toe ripped and the sole was coming unglued from individual toes. Again, that was after rough use, including dirt and trail running, weight lifting, and just in general rigorous use.
Just when you do get them, start off running slowly. One mile at first, if that. You will feel it. Listen to your body, when you feel you are recovered enough, do another mile, maybe just a tad longer. Pretty quickly you will recover quicker and then can begin doing longer distances.
Let me know if there is any other question I can answer for you.
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This is a pretty good resource.
Shoe Advisor | Runner's World & Running Times
You really need to look at the wear patterns of your shoes to see how your foot strikes the ground to determine what shoe would be best for you.
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There is a ton of helpful advice in this thread. The best advice is to go to your local running store and have them fit you for your running style/foot type.
I'm still trying to grasp this whole running thing. I don't enjoy it where I go "Hey let's go running for giggles.." but more so "I'm running to get in shape and become a better me."
I understand there isn't a large selection of running shoe stores near you, but go to your nearest one whenever it is convenient.
Have them fit you, make mental note of what felt the most comfortable, thank them for their time, and then leave.
If that isn't an option by any means, try the one calculator/chart that was posted earlier or use this chart by roadrunner.
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I do own a pair of vibrams, they are super comfy to run in, but I only use them for trails/grass compared to the road. The pair that I own are called KSO. The amount of padding/cushioning is pretty much non-existent. It's great for running on the road, but after 7 miles or so, I tend to chaff a bit on the inside of my one toe.
So if you're going gravel or harder surfaces, IMO it would be best to go to the models that have more padding. My pair is currently about 2 years old and still in pretty fantastic shape. With sweat, they stay put pretty well. In water, that's another story
My current pair
The pair that I want to get for trails and gravel
One last thing about vibrams,
Just guessing on the size will be an issue because you want them to be spot on.
My favorite pair of shoes and there is about 60+ miles on them (1 half marathon, 2 5ks, and runs around the block)
Now to my second point, I have to somewhat agree with CJ, the barefoot running thing is a bit of a fad. Running in vibrams isn't for everyone. Everyone has different styles of running, personal preference, and so on. I don't use vibrams for everything I do. So while I may not be a "barefooter" like some, I am a proponent of the low drop/midstrike, and dabble into the minimalist realm.
So here are some recommendations from things that I personally use, but then again, this is my body mechanics and not yours.
For running:
Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 2 $69ish
Buy Mens Saucony ProGrid Kinvara 2 Running Shoe at Road Runner Sports
-low drop
-cushioning in all the right places
Brooks Pureflows $80ish (got them on sale for $50)
-cushioning feels right to me
For working out:
Nike Zoom Elite ($50 at a running expo)
ASICS GEL-Kanbarra 5 ($40ish on sale, usually around $70)
So at the end of it all, here's my advice.
-Make the drive to the nearest running store and see what you like/fits well
-Buy a low drop shoe to get you started in running, and to adjust into the vibram/minimalist shoes
-Decide if running is something that you want to commit to, decide if vibrams are something you want to try/invest in, and then grab a pair.
-Get in shape.
Good luck!
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A quick start will be imperative for the three area teams opening play in the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament the next two weekends.
For the first time this season, the Class C field has been expanded to 48 teams, but those teams will get just one shot and keeping their seasons alive since the tournament also for the first time has adop-ted a one-and-done format instead of double elimination.
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Bird Island's Region 11C rival Raymond returns to the tournament to play Waterville at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Region 11C and Cornbelt League champion Milroy also is a top seed and opens again the Loretto-Wilmont winner on Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
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Twins manager Jamie Scheevel said the team hasn't chosen a state tournament starter yet.
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Sorority girls, pizza, and endless chatter. This is college life for Peter Castagno.
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Court filings contain no details about the alleged assaults, and Bethel District Attorney June Stein said she could not comment on the specifics of the cases, as she's limited by what's available in public records. It is unclear whether the three cases are connected.
The facts "are not likely to become public until trial," Stein said in an email.
The birthday of one of the victims matches in all three indictments.
Nick Epchook, Jr. faces the most charges, a total of six counts, five of which are first-degree sexual abuse of a minor. The indictment alleges that between September 2002 and 2006, the now 56-year-old man sexual abused a victim identified by initials. The court document does not indicate whether the victim was male or female, only his or her birthday, and according to the document, the individual would've been about five years old when the alleged abused began.
The victim appears to be the same person on the much younger John Olick's indictment. The victim's initials and date of birth match those on Epchook's charging documents.
But indictment alleges the 23-year-old Olick abused the individual between July and August of 2010. It also indicates the victim was not yet 13 when the abuse occurred.
Olick is charged with two counts, first- and second-degree sexual abuse of a minor.
The remaining man accused of abuse is 31-year-old John Fisher. Unlike the other two, Fisher allegedly sexually abused three victims. All three of the victims are identified by the same initials, but Stein, the regional district attorney, said the two letters are not a generic identifier.
Fisher's youngest victim, who was allegedly abused sometime between 2005 and 2007, would've been 4 or 5 at the time. His second victim, according to the indictment, was a teen when the allege crimes occurred between 2002 and 2003.
Fisher's fifth and final charge alleges he abused someone matching the date of birth on the two other men's indictments. That abuse occurred between 2005 and 2007.
Arrest warrants for all three men were issued the same day the grand jury charges were handed down, and all three men have since been arrested, Stein said.
All of the alleged abuse occurred in Kwethluk, about 12 air miles from Bethel in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Southwestern Alaska.
Epchook and Olick were arraigned Saturday in Bethel, and Fisher was arraigned in Fairbanks.
The most urban community in the region is a short flight from the smaller village. However, Bethel is dealing with a high-profile sex abuse case of its own. In June 2013, Bethel police arrested Peter Tony, 69, who is suspected of assaulting children over the past 40 years. He was charged with abusing a 4-year-old girl between 2011-2012. Other victims, including his stepdaughter, have come forward with allegations.
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More than $30 for an adult pass ??? WAY overpriced ... especially for families. It's a great idea, but far too pricey. It would seriously be cheaper and easier (yes, even with parking hassles) to rent a car with a sunroof for a day and go where one wants, when one wants.
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Recently, I became concerned about my future and decided to check my credit report. As expected, it listed that account as charged off. However, my credit report doesn't mention that it was passed onto a collection agency. I called the original creditor and they gave me the name of the collection agency to whom they passed on the debt. I'm worried that if I call them and make this an issue, then the collection agency WILL show up on my report. I actually can't afford to pay back this debt now but I really do intend on it. (I can only pay about 20% of it right now.) I'm also worried about my credit score going even lower. What should I do? If I pay off the collection agency, does the information from the original creditors get updated as paid?
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Do not call them first. Then it will definitely show up on your report and reset the clock on the acct.. meaning that they will have 7 more years to collect and harass you.
My first thought is to "validate" the collection agencies acct. but since they aren't harassing you I don't know if that would be wise.
My second thought is to save up enough. Maybe 50% of what you owe. Then do an Offer and compromise. Offering to pay a lump sum to pay the acct in full
Never send them any money until you have an agreement in writing.
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Dr. John Hsu was born in Hong Kong and migrated to Toronto Canada in 1981. There, he graduated from York University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a minor in Biology. In 1993, he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. In 1994, he completed a one year residency of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. John Hsu is a certified Invisilign provider and he has received extensive training with the United States Dental Institute for Orthodontics.
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Dr. Virginia Chin is a native of Virginia. She graduated from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, VA in 1986. Thereafter, she attended the College of William and Mary and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Math in 1990. She graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in Richmond, VA in 1994. Afterwards, she performed a one year postgraduate general practice residency at the Hampton Veterans Administration Hospital in Hampton, VA.which gave her an intense training on the dental treatment of medically compromised patients.
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Officials: T Bus Driver in Newton Crash Suspended Without Pay
An MBTA driver involved in an early Sunday morning bus crash in Newton has been suspended without pay, officials said Wednesday.
The news comes after the driver, Shanna Shaw, 42, of Mattapan, had her license revoked Wednesday morning following a determination by the state's Registry of Motor Vehicles that she posed an "immediate threat to public safety.''
Shaw allegedly told authorities she had a sneezing fit that caused her to drive through the guard rail of a Mass Pike overpass, though WHDH reports investigators have surveillance footage indicating Shaw "had an item in her left hand, consistent in size and shape, with a cellular telephone.'' Police also reportedly heard the cell phone ringing in Shaw's purse while she was being interrogated in the hospital.
The transit authority banned the "possession or use of cell phones'' by drivers in 2009.
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KAI RYSSDAL:They're two years away from their World Series win, but the Boston Red Sox made it plain today they plan to get back to the top. This afternoon the club signed Japanese pitching sensation Daisuke Matsuzaka for a reported $52 million. That after paying his Japanese club 51 million just for negotiating rights. Curt Nickisch reports from WBUR — businesses in Boston think it's money well spent.
CURT NICKISCH: Trying to catch a glimpse of the man they've already nicknamed "Dice-K", fans lined up outside Fenway Park today. Robert Chin says until now, Boston's Asian-American baseball fans have been split. Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui has played for archrival New York for the past four years.
ROBERT CHIN: Because the Japanese were rooting for the Yankees, because of Matsui. Now we have someone to root for now in Boston, for the Boston Red Sox, which is Matsuzaka! So we're very excited.
So's the tourism industry here to reel in far-flung fans. Maury Brown edits BizOfBaseball.com. He says Boston hopes to repeat Seattle's home run in Japanese tourism after the Mariners signed Ichiro Suzuki.
MAURY BROWN: At one point roughly $22 million annually were coming in simply as a by-product of Ichiro coming to the Mariners. Those revenues are, I mean that's a huge amount of money.
But officials here expect Matsuzaka to do even better. They're thinking he'll attract 20,000 extra tourists to Boston a year, generating $75 million in additional spending. So while the Red Sox shelling out more than 100 million for the ace pitcher might be a big gamble on the playing field, Boston businesses are betting on a good roll of the dice.
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If you think about it - the one thing that kills the run, the runner, and the runner's time....is doubt. Metaphorically that is for all of you strictly literal people :)
Let's give this theory a little thought.
I grew up fairly athletic. I played each sport that was offered. There were times when I would get injured though. One time I was playing in a baseball game and the outfielder slid under me while I was catching the ball and tore all the ligaments in my ankle. I played Superman and acted like it was nothing and tried to get back in the game. The injury didn't stop my mindset of finishing what I had started.
Living in the MidWest, there tends to be several stormy days. Sometimes, those stormy days amount to several consecutive days of rain in a row. I remember though earlier this year when it was raining that I completed a PR to that date on the one mile run. The elements didn't stop my mindset of finishing what I had started.
I started running as a way to aid in weight loss. I was a heavy man that hadn't really run long distance before. You could have found me slogging (slow jogging - thanks Louis) around Clinton knowing that I'll hit my goal. Those goals were a lot less than what I have now, but my weight didn't stop my mindset of finishing what I had started.
but doubt...
doubt will stop me in my tracks everytime if I let it's ugly face show...
doubt is to a runner as kryptonite is to Superman -- it's detrimental.
I think I had doubted my running ability up until last night. I knew I could run, but could I run the longer distances. Could I do the Half Marathon? I questioned myself and my ability to do so, until last night.
I hit what I consider a milestone for my running. I ran 10 miles straight with no stopping. It was at a slow pace -- but for me to go that long, it'll be a slow pace :)
10 miles is a big number for me. I ran for nearly 2 hours. Up hills, down hills, 2 miles of gravel, and rickety bridges. It was a 11'13" pace that I am proud of.
No more doubt, just belief.
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Classic Rock Pick Of The Week – 'Paint It Black' [VIDEO]
The Rolling Stones 'Paint It Black' is one of my favorite Classic Rock tunes.
48 years ago this week, the song began a two week run at Number One on the charts in the US.
The tune was written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger.
Brian Jones plays the Sitar on 'Paint It Black'.'
It's been featured in the Tour of Duty TV series, Salem's Lots, Full Metal Jacket, Talledaga Nights and the Devil's Advocate.


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I used to use Epson's Easy Print software. However, that was on a different computer. Downloaded it again today and the damn thing crashes continually.
Any recommendations on alternatives, especially free ones?
And, if you click on advanced, you can do borderless, etc. You get the prints delivered to the shop the next day. We can get them at our supermarket, too, just like the ol' days.
Kodak, of course, wants to help, too.
Played around with iPhoto last night - an application I forsook around the same time as the high street photo printers - and it did do what I wanted, albeit rather clumsily.
The layout options seem to be restricted to half a dozen templates, and there's no way that I can see to resize or position images at will.
Printed photos on both A4 high gloss and archival matte and am happy to see that the printer is doing its job.
As I prefer to print from home, any software recommendations would still be welcome.
Probably the easiest option is "pages" it comes with Apple's iwork package and allows you to drop pictures onto a page at will and then print it.
To crop images: preview can help you with that: use "select" to select the part you want and then Tools/Crop .... and save that
If you want more: There's always Adobe CS4 ... but it's far from free, even far from affordable.
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NLRB issues complaint against Mountain Xpress regarding Max Cooper termination
National Labor Relations Board issued a complaint alleging that Mountain Xpress unfairly terminated Max Cooper last October and threatened other employees with termination if they raised concerns. Xpress denies these allegations.
Long live Asheville: A city dying to be reborn
It is ironic that President Barack Obama chose Asheville, both as a vacation spot and as a place for economic speeches of late, given what I have to say. But I don't wish to speak to those in power, beg them for an audience, change or hope. I'd like to address Asheville's working people, its poor and the powerless.
Unprecedented: Sitel workers mount historic union organizing drive
Editor's note: This article resulted from reporter David Forbes' five-month investigation. During that time, he tried various means to get Sitel's side of the story, including dozens of phone calls to different divisions of the company. At press time, Sitel still had not responded in any way; lacking that input, Xpress resorted to culling whatever […]
SITEL workers mount historic union-organizing drive.
Local residents hold rally to support Wisconsin unions
Hundreds of local residents gathered at Pack Square to voice their solidarity with the unions in Wisconsin on Saturday, Feb. 26. One of similar events being held in all 50 states, the rally was coordinated by MoveOn.Org and endorsed by 30 organizations, such as the Sierra Club and the Campaign for Community Change.
Asheville city bus drivers reportedly on verge of striking
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Asheville City Council raises various fees, gives guidance to WNC state legislators
At this evening's meeting, Asheville City Council voted to raise various construction, planning and transit fees, as well as water fees; decided what to ask our local delegation what to push for in Raleigh; heard a Civic Center report; and held off deciding whether to support a League of Municipalities effort to release local governments from having to bargain collectively with unions.


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{monday, monday : a brand new week & paris}
Monday 15th October, 2012
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. . . happened upon these photographs of paris late last week, and was immediately taken by their quiet elegance — the museum shot [below] in particular, with its ornate and gilded frames and reverence for the past — and could not think of a better way to begin a new week than with paris . . .ck/ck on flickr via note to self]
Delightful images. Who could ever tire of pictures of Paris?
~ Clare x
Gorgeous pictures, every time I came in Paris it's still a surprise for me like I am living in a dream.
xo Nanieke
oh my, this makes me miss paris immensely. thanks for reminding me of her intense beauty. i can't wait to go back…
omg I miss Paris so much. thanks for these lovely images!
All the times I have been to Paris…I still will never be able to get enough of it. xo
This makes me miss Paris 🙁
These images are soo gorgeous and give me so much inspiration! I adore your blog.
Ooh la la! Merci!
Such beautiful photos! Paris is such a romantic place!
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Illumina will reduce its global workforce by nearly 9 percent by laying off about 200 employees as part of a restructuring announced Tuesday, the San Diego company said in a Wednesday securities filing.
Company officials wouldn't say how many of the cuts will be made in San Diego.
Illumina has 1,100 local workers and 2,300 worldwide, spokeswoman Laura Trotter said.
Shares of Illumina were down 40 cents, or just over 1 percent, to $30.40 in Wednesday morning trading.
Illumina officials said the restructuring will better align the maker of genetic sequencing machines and testing products with the realities of its current business environment.
"These employee decisions have been difficult and painful, but Illumina believes decisive action now is in the best interest of its customers, shareholders and remaining employees," Trotter said.
The genetics industry has been hard hit in recent months by uncertainty over future levels of government funding for research centers, which are the biggest customers for products made by Illumina and its competitors.
U.S. research funding levels will remain largely unpredictable as a congressional super-committee moves toward recommending sweeping budget cuts by the end of the year to avoid triggering an automatic, across-the-board 8 percent reduction in federal spending.
Illumina on Tuesday reported third-quarter profits and revenue that were down from year earlier figures and short of analysts expectations.
The company had warned investors nearly three weeks ago that sluggish sales had pushed revenue for the period below predictions.
The restructuring is expected to be completed by the end of the year and cost the company between $15 million and $17 million.
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Alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff members are all invited to enjoy an evening at the ball park Monday, Aug. 25, "Tusculum College Night at the Astros."
Each Tusculum alumnus, parent, faculty member and staff member to RSVP will receive free tickets to the Greeneville Astros baseball game that night at Pioneer Park on campus (limit two per family). Additional tickets will be available at a discounted rate, $4 per person. Admission for Tusculum students is $1 with a student ID.
The Astros will be taking on the Bluefield Blue Jays at 7 p.m. in Appalachian Minor League conference play. The Astros will have a special promotion that night – fans arriving early will receive a free Greeneville Astros stadium blanket as they enter the gates.
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Episode 605: Hot Water Dough/Shallots
The simplicity of hot water dough combined with the French ingredient, shallots, makes a delicious combination of East-West flavors for this week's SIMPLY MING dishes. Chef Ming Tsai whips up Shallot Pancakes, his version of the Chinese classic scallion pancakes. For an all-in-one dish, Ming prepares a Bacon Cheeseburger and Shallot Bing that's hard to resist! Putting a spin on one of his favorite childhood foods, Ming uses the East-West flavors to create another all-in-one meal, Shiitake and Shallot Bing.
Very special guest chef (and Ming's Mom!) Iris Tsai visits the studio kitchen to make her tasty Pork Stir-Fried Bing.
Photo by Emily Sterne


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