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GI Joe Adventure Team
Sea Adventurer
12 Inch Scale
By: Hasbro
Just a scant four years ago in August 2007, Hasbro teamed up with Walmart to produce a run of exclusive reproduction GI Joe Adventure Team toys. The Adventure Team was a concept conceived in the 70's to reimagine GI Joe as rescuers, explorers, adventurers and peace operatives against crime syndicates, instead of focusing on his past as a military man. The Adventure Team was for all intents and purposes still a part of the military, just now he was in a new sub sect that focused on adventure and wasn't so easily identifiable with the years of turmoil in the Vietnam war.
Along with a new series of missions came some improvements to the figure itself. First and foremost, "life-like hair and beard", which gave Joe a new look thanks to the wonders of flocking. A few years later, Joe would also get "Kung-Fu Grip" which would even further improve the figure. Hasbro and Walmart's repro versions of the Adventure Team would honor the Kung-Fu grip versions, but in many ways was a catch-all reproduction of the Adventure Team as opposed to a specific replica of an era.
I did not grow up in the Adventure Team era of Joe. I just missed the 12 inch revolution and instead, GI Joe was a 3 3/4 inch powerhouse. I did however as a kid own one 12 inch Joe. It was the Target Hall of Fame Duke. As it turns out this was the first 12 inch Joe released in years, but at the time I don't recall knowing that. Instead I simply wanted to try one out, after hearing about them from my Dad.
I owned Duke and one off-version character who was not a Joe, but was 12 inches. He had rubber arms, less articulation and a big eagle on his chest. Anyone know who that guy was? Anyway, Duke was particularly unimpressive to me. In fact it took me a few weeks to find out that his knees and elbows bent, because of the way they were engrained in the skin. It was pretty much my only foray into the 1/6 scale as a youngster.
My journey to the Adventure Team many years later, is a pretty complicated one. A few years back I was into the Sigma 6 GI Joe figures pretty heavily, right as the line died out. It featured an 8 inch version of the Adventure Team (though largely different in concept) and when Sigma 6 died, I wanted more accessories/figures for my 8 inch collection. This led me to Mego and Action Jackson, who was of course, a poor man's version of GI Joe. Eventually I became frustrated that Action Jackson lacked many of the cool things that the GI Joe Adventure Team had, and so I was led right back to the Adventure Team. Full circle in a way, only this time it was the 12 inch incarnation.
The Walmart repro Sea Adventurer was my first Adventure Team figure. Can a reproduction 1970's toy appeal to the sensibilities of a child who was baptized in Real American Hero lore? Let's find out.
Classic 12 inch GI Joes came in what has become known as the "coffin" box. It was named as such because the long cardboard box is just the right size to fit Joe inside. In that way, it resembles a coffin.
Incredibly, despite being a Walmart exclusive, this box isn't packed full of stickers or logos pronouncing it as such. Instead it keeps the classic Don Stivers artwork intact. The box is just absolutely beautiful. This is a replica of the "Kung-Fu Grip" style packaging, which is a little more zoomed in than the original boxes.
The sides of the box feature artwork from some of the other sets that were available at the time. These were not re-released (shame too) but it makes the box look really nice. There's a disclaimer at the bottom mentioning that these are only shown for historical depiction.
Inside the Sea Adventurer is placed in a plastic shell to help hold him into place. He also has a few twist ties locking him into the shell. The shell itself is removable. The box is simply taped shut with two tape closures. Inside is a small form to join the GI Joe Collectors' Club, a rare bit of synergy. The GI Joe Collector's Club produces a variety of replica vintage Joe items, so it's great that Hasbro included this. There could be fans that weren't aware of the Club's existence, picking up one of these items for nostalgia and would then be able to perhaps rekindle their interest.
The box itself is very nice, made of a firm cardboard stock. It's the perfect place to store your Joes and it's one of the few packages that is both collector friendly, but also useful. The retro Hasbro logos on the bottom are just icing on the cake.
Even though the Adventure Team were new Joes in the 1970's, they were built off of the base of the regular GI Joes of the 1960's. These replicas follow suit and are built off of the 2003 reproduction molds that were made for the regular GI Joes. However, in essence, these are the same designs that GI Joe has had for decades.
If you're a vintage Joe collector, the first thing you'll notice is the flocking on these Walmart Joes is considerably different than the vintage Adventure Team. For starters, the original Adventure Team figures had longer flocking, making the guys seem a little shaggier than this short flock. The Sea Adventurer in particular stands out as well, because the vintage figure had a much more natural red hair, whereas these repros have a very bright orange hair. Even Dr. Benton Quest would be jealous of how orange this hair is.
Joe also has his trademark scar on his cheek. This was one of the early ways that Hasbro sought out to make sure that their GI Joe figure stood out in the toy aisles. They proclaimed "Only GI Joe is GI Joe", to basically brainwash kids into not accepting anything less than the genuine article. Of course it also leads to a bizarre question of why every soldier has this same scar. Clearly GI Joe has an initiation process?
The flocking is definitely different than the vintage figure, but it gives these Walmart incarnations a specific look of their own. They very much feel like the Adventure Team, but also are different enough that you can have them be new additions to the crew. I feel like Hasbro found a good middle ground here.
The costume is an important part of a 1/6 scale figure and despite being very affordable versions of these characters, the soft goods clothes do not feel cheap. The Sea Adventurer has almost bell bottomed blue jeans that are made of a nice jean material, as well as a shirt that's of equally quality fabric. There are some differences, including missing pockets, but there are some nice additions as well.
The sleeves have button snaps to help allow you to remove the shirt with ease. The pants and shirt likewise has snaps to open them. It's a nice reproduction and Hasbro didn't cheap out and use velcro.
Removing clothes may seem very "doll-like" to people from my generation, but Hasbro very much employed the "razors and blades" philosophy throughout the 60's-70's. Just as the 3 3/4 Joes were meant to sell you vehicles, so too were the 12 inch Joes designed to sell you outfits and vehicles. Just as you buy one razor, you then buy multiple blades.
So with a quick change of the outfit, your Sea Adventurer could be off to another realm for new adventures.
Despite very few changes from the original GI Joe figure, this Joe proves just how well Hasbro thought out their original articulation model. GI Joe does not have Barbie's paltry articulation. Instead Joe has more articulation than many figures on the shelves today.
The Adventure Team figures have a ton of articulation and all of it is very useful. You can bend, twist and contort Joe into many different positions. The original GI Joes were referred to as America's Movable Fighting Man… And you can see why.
Samuel Speers and Hubert O'Conner's patented body is largely unchanged in this 2007 reproduction. That's a damn good articulation design when it's just as poseable and versatile today as it was in 1964!
He's very easy to pose and ready to get down into battle. Of course, the articulation isn't as tight and sturdy as some future models. That's because he uses an inner "string" much like classic Megos.
I wasn't aware of this until I had him in hand. This makes Joe very light, but he doesn't seem floppy or anything to me. Of course this also means that Joe could fall apart with age. For the most part though, that seems to be the exception, not the rule. Even if he does come apart, he can be restrung. This makes Joe in many ways, an immortal toy.
Kung-Fu Grip:
One of the important additions to the 1974 lineup of Adventure Team toys was the Kung-Fu Grip. This had been invented by Palitoy (the UK GI Joe distributor) and was implemented over into the American line for the Adventure Team. There's nothing particularly "Kung-Fu" about it. It's a softer rubber hand that allows Joe to grip things. The Kung-Fu name seems to just be clever marketing, and of course it worked.
Original Joe Hands
GI Joe originally had an open hand made of hard plastic.
Nose Pickers
And a hand known as a "nose picker" because it's seemingly in a position to pick his nose… Or to pinch someone. It's really the only flaw in Speers' and O'Conner's original design.
Butt Pinchers?
Thankfully we got the Kung-Fu grip, which allows Joe to throw punches and to grab stuff. Walmart also was smart in choosing this version of the Adventure Team hands to reproduce. It's easily the better of the two types of hands and also more popular.
Given that these guys were originally produced under the razor and blades mentality, did they come with anything? Yes, actually they did come with one basic accessory. Originally Adventure Team Joes came with a shoulder holster and a pistol. However when they made the transition to Kung-Fu Grip, they came with a rifle. The Walmart repros come with the shoulder holster and pistol… As I said above, these are sort of a amalgamation as opposed to a specific reproduction.
The pistol has a good sculpt, cast in a light gray, almost silver plastic. It has a bit of black paint on the handle, to add a touch of realism. It's certainly not the best looking toy gun, but it's not the worst either. It could be neon pink!
The clothes are all removable, as is the holster and boots. The holster is made of a soft rubber and has a rubber snap that allows you to remove it with little effort. As mentioned above, the clothes are a pretty nice quality. The AT logo on the shirt is a sticker, but seems to almost be stamped on. It could be peeled off I'm sure, but shows no signs of peeling off on it's own.
Given that most Joes now come with a hard rubber boot, it's interesting to note that these come with a cheap hard plastic boot. This is true to the originals, though. It's just quite a bit different than what I'm accustomed to with newer 12 inch Joes. He also comes with a plastic AT dog tag on a metal bead chain. I didn't take them off.
This is where my mind is blown. At $10, these were an incredible value upon their release. They were a huge hit by all accounts and sold quite well. The only issue, as per the norm, was that Walmart had wonky distribution of these Adventure Team repros. This means that some Walmarts never got them and others got them right about the time that Walmart was clearancing out their Christmas toys. I recall briefly seeing them in 2007 and not quite sure what they were, didn't buy them.
I remember also going back to buy one to try out for $10 and they were wiped out. You can find these on the secondary market now, but they tend to go for much more than the original $10. I've seen them as low as $15 and as high as $30. I would love to see Hasbro re-re-release these bad boys and even at $15 or so, they'd be a great deal.
Score Recap:
Packaging – 10
Sculpting – 9
Paint – 8
Articulation – 9
Accessories – Holster, Gun
Value – 10
Overall – 9.5 out of 10
The original Adventure Team toys were a ton of fun for their time. In fact, they're largely timeless. Kids today could still have fun with the simple concept of using your imagination to take Joe on wild adventures. I really love the concept. These are toys that are meant to be taken in the backyard and thrown around. They are meant to be PLAYED with and they can stand up to the abuse… You can't put a price on that.
These reproductions aren't as good as the originals, but they capture the spirit and offered a really affordable entry level into the GI Joe Adventure Team. If Hasbro was smart, they'd look into ways of offering these up again… Perhaps not just playing on nostalgia, but with an updated set of sensibilities to offer diversity in the toy aisles.
4 Responses to Figure Review – GI Joe Adventure Team Walmart Repro Sea Adventurer
Great review. I bought a bunch of these when they were released, and used to uniforms to reclothe my vintage Adventure Team Joes. Now my old guys have fresh unis and the new WM guys can be bashed or wear the RAH Joes 12" clothing sets.
Oh man, I never knew about these! The Adventure Team was a HUGE part of my childhood- I had plenty! I even had this guy (with the more "realistic hair color). Sadly, and like a fool, I sold him years ago (Lesson to all- No matter how much you need the money, NEVER sell your beloved toys, you WILL regret it!). I MUST hunt down one of these. Anyone out there reading this that has a spare and would like to sell it to me at a reasonable price, lemmie know!
BTW, Newton, the "pincher finger" on the Classic Joe was there so that he could fit his finger into the trigger of his gun. To me, that's what separates a "real" Joe from those Kung-Fu Grip pretenders to the throne! I never liked those…
Apparently lots of people missed these. I'm shocked Hasbro didn't do a bigger roll out, to be honest. They sold well and at the $10 price tag, they seem like a great value.
As for the nose pickers, I find that the Kung-Fu versions can put their finger on their trigger as well. I guess it just depends on your preference. I like Joe being able to punch people, lol.
Thanks. That sounds like a good plan. You probably weren't alone in that.


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As a stand alone movie, I can see how "Borealis" may be slightly
disappointing. As the pilot for a new series though, it's awesome. Why?
It leaves one wanting more.
In an all-too-near future, the arctic icecap has melted, opening the way for new trade routes, oil fields, mining operations, and other untapped resources for the international community to squabble over. At the center of it all is Vic's bar. Owned by a former cage fighter and now the customs agent for the Canadian government, the bar is the center of life in an emerging frontier town.
Like many sci-fi shows, "Borealis" owes much to the genre of Westerns. The characters include a likable town drunk, a good-hearted prostitute, native Inuit, and a couple characters vying for the role of lawman, including Vic. But, it comes with a definite 21st century spin, including an American archaeologist funded by the Russians, an activist biologist determined to protect and document what remains of the arctic ecosystem, and an enigmatic international diplomat.
While the premise relies on climate change, the show doesn't get bogged down in preaching about the global warming we are currently causing. It moves along at a fast pace, with murder, fights and intrigue as nations, corporations and Vic all try to establish dominance in this new frontier. And since it's in the near future, advances in technology are evident, but not distracting or far beyond our current comprehension.
What really sets this apart from other Canadian sci-fi and fantasy is the acting and writing. The cast is excellent, and the main characters are entirely believable. Ty Olsson's understated energy really carries the pilot, but I also found myself wanting to see more of and know more about the characters played by Bryan Dick, Michelle Harrison, Greyston Holt and Christine Horne.
To me, fiction is most successful when the characters come alive in your mind and you want to continue their stories. In that, "Borealis" completely succeeds. And I sincerely hope that a network such as Space or Syfy feels the same way, and will use this movie as the pilot of a series, as it seems intended to be.
I had brought up Borealis to one of its cast members. Ty Olsson back in
November. I had seen a clip of it online. My first thought was wow
never seen this movie. Looks intriguing. Plus Ty is a wonderful actor
who in my opinion deserves way more recognition. After that, Ty
requested fans to start promoting and spreading the word. Borealis
finally aired Jan. 11, 2013. To me it was worth the wait. Superb cast,
great premise, pacing, characters, scenery. Very interesting. It really
has potential. Seeing it go to series would be so awesome. I really
hope BellMediaPr, SpaceChannel and SyFy will pick it up. Shows like
these need to be recognized and given a chance. I hope they listen to
us fans. Because we won't give up. We support the actors and give them
much appreciation. I really hope that in due time we will see
Borealis's second episode and so on.
Thank you.
This show is about as close to perfect as a pilot can get. It's
futuristic enough to be interesting but keeps it real. The acting is
stellar. It's really got some of Canada's greatest talent in it.
Ty Olsson and Michelle Harrison had some delicious tension! It's funny, wise, exciting - there's a lot of be pleased with.
I've wanted to love a Canadian TV show for a very long time. Honestly? I'm a little shocked that "Borealis" hasn't been picked up.
People need to see this. Canadians need to see a that a Canadian Television show can be this kind of quality. This is the kind of production that sets a high standard.
If you missed it on the SPACE channel - it's streaming on spacecast.com
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
I don't know the full story to this production, and IMDb doesn't pay me enough per review to do a forensic investigation of each title. (Actually, they don't pay me anything per review, but who's counting?) However, based on the provenance of the players (Director mainly does TV work, the star Olsson mainly TV, etc etc) I am going to go out on a limb and say this was intended as a pilot. Not bad. Not bad at all. The Canuck Sci-Fi machine has produced some amazing stuff in the last few years (Eureka remains my fave) and there are some great ideas here with solid execution. Essentially, a sort of futuristic deep-cold LONGMIRE (see my review of the same name). Olsson is astonishing. Somewhere there is a casting director in Hollywood who will notice this and, in my view, great things lie ahead for him. Some uneven performances, notably Karan Oberoi as a Dudley Dooright sort of local cop. The script does not give Oberoi much to work with, the costume dept. gave him a uniform that is always too clean and too pressed for the story, and generally all his scenes tend to break the flow of the production. Nice to see Jon Slan, one of the godfathers of Canadian film, in the hopper. This "film" was nominated for a bunch of Canuck awards, and won a few, There are worse ways to spend a rainy afternoon.
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**some spoiler** Seriously, whoever rated this movie up to 6-7, must have watched a different movie. This is a kind of movie that takes away some valuable time from your life. The IMDb rating is totally misleading. The story is childish.I would not recommend this movie to anyone. And the ending, well felt like suddenly they ran out of their budget and decided to finish the movie. Shocking. Some of the acting was good, but some substance has to be there. The plot is so common and predictable, most people would find hard to watch till the end. Seriously, why would united nations allow a cage match to happen between a customs officer and a crook when they know that one them are going to die. The more I think about , why would anyone make a movie with such weak script, I become more bewildered.
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Overall, entertaining. Not Academy award caliber, but good actors just
same. My only real problem with the film is that it just ends. Just as
the movie is winding up, it ends. The protagonist (Vic) seems that he
is about to do something about all the bad in town (don't want to spoil
too much) and then the movie ends. Poof, credits role. What?
If this was a pilot (as some of the other reviewers have stated), they should have said so somewhere. This is not a special forces kind of movie, it is more of the not-so-nice-guy turns into the protector of the town kind of movie.
Comically, the pictures on the movie cover are apparently scenes from some other movie, nothing shown actually happens in the movie. I am really confused why they show a post-apocalyptic "metropolis" when this is set in the wastes of Canada.
I recorded this movie and kept it for viewing on one of those days when my IQ would be mensurable only in negative numbers as I occasionally watch SyFy Channel movies or anything from The Asylum; junk food for the lazy mind, but this was from neither of the sources mentioned and was an excellent motion picture. The cast was fine, the writing and its unusual premise were top notch. The characters were three dimensional and uniformly interesting. I cared for these people and for their believable near future situation. Perhaps I am having a stupid day but the plot contained surprises that followed from preceding scenes. The violence was necessary to the plot and only the language is a bit much but that seems to be normal these day. If, as I suspect, this was a pilot film for an unrealized series it is a minor tragedy that it was not picked up. On its own it can stand proudly and is a credit to all involved.
I watched this 'movie' on a Saturday evening when nothing else was on,
and I was pleasantly surprised with the quality. The script is good,
the characters develop well, the complexity of the story starts moves
along at a nice pace without rushing ... and then suddenly with
absolutely no warning it just stops!
This was clearly made, and made well, as either a TV series pilot or as the first in a TV movie series (think Jesse Stone in a slightly sci-fi futuristic Canadian wilderness). But not having that warning going in left me hugely disappointed at the total lack of a conclusion. Obviously this wasn't picked up for some reason, but then it makes no real sense to have released it in its incomplete format.
SURVIVAL CODE was a TV movie originally conceived as a pilot episode of
a new show, BOREALIS. The show was never picked up so the viewer is
left with this oddly lightweight film that takes a great deal of time
setting up various characters in a specific location and then just
randomly ends having only cleared up one or two sub-plots. It's an
unsatisfying viewing experience, one which made me wonder why I'd
bothered when it came to an end.
This low budget effort is a Canadian movie set in the icy Canadian wastes. The story is about various factions fighting over land rights. Although it is set in the future, the science fiction aspects of the story are kept to a bare minimum, no doubt due to budgetary restraints. The characterisation is okay even though the movie lacks big name or even recognisable stars. Bizarrely, some random scenes of cage fighting have been inserted into the mix in order to 'up' the action quotient. It's not an entirely successful choice.
I just read all the reviews on IMDb and I have to say that from the people that gave it a 1 to the people that gave it a 10, I have to agree with most of what they say. This is a movie with good points and bad points. I gave it a 6 because of the fact that all the components were OK. That is hard to explain so let me give you a couple of examples. The acting was good - in some cases very good, but it was not great as the characters were not intended to be great. There were no real famous stars, but you felt you were watching very professional actors. The dialog was not exceptional, but it was very normal and normal is not bad. There are parts that are problems as said in the many of the reviews. My last example is that many people did not like the ending. I, on the other hand, will also say I did not like the ending, however, as ending's go these days it seems that for every good ending there are 10 that are not good. So to have one that one would not classify (at least in my mind) a bad ending, then it is again, OK. The movie was entertaining and yes at times you thought it might be an old western and at times really good science fiction. There are parts that if one would just watch that little bit, might end up thinking it was an adventure film, or a wilderness documentary, or a murder mystery, and yet, it was pretty much none of these to any real extent. I have never written a review like that as I have never seen a movie that fits into this category (which I can not think of a name for right now). Even basic terms seem not adequate to describe it. It is not a FEEL GOOD movie, but for sure not a TEAR JERKIER. It's not all that HAPPY and not all that SAD. I guess I might say that it was entertainment on a different level than most movies. I think that people that look for the big block busters and great stars and awesome special effects, have a hard time with this type of movie.I believe us older folks that have went thru silent moves up to the fantastic super movies of today, can appreciate both ends of the spectrum. So for all you older folks out there that can appreciate just a plain ordinary good movie - this one is well worth watching. Probably the most prominent thing I got from the reviews was that this would be one super pilot for a series. I believe that 100 percent. One last note: If I had read the reviews first I probably would not have watched the movie. And that would have been a loss I do feel.
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Friday MotoGP Summary at Qatar: The Only Thing We Know Is That the Ducatis Are Fast
If the second day of practice for the 2016 MotoGP season taught us anything, it taught us that everything is still wide open.
Yesterday, the Movistar Yamahas were clearly a cut above the rest during FP1. During the two free practice sessions on Friday, the top of the timesheets looked a little different.
In FP2, it was a wild mixture of Ducatis, Hondas, and Maverick Viñales on the Suzuki GSX-RR. In FP3, when the stakes were raised with direct entry to Q2 on the table, Jorge Lorenzo put his Yamaha M1 back into contention, but his previous clear superiority from Thursday was gone.
The reason? There isn't a single cause you can put your finger on. In FP2, the Movistar Yamaha riders spent their time working on tire choice, and especially the tricky task of figuring out which front tire to use in the race.
That differs depending on which bike you happen to be riding: the Hondas are trying to make the hard front work, with different success, the Yamahas have abandoned the hard for the medium, and may even race with the soft, while the Ducatis are caught in a similar dilemma.
The Hondas – at least, the factory bikes – made a big step forward with electronics, and that made the competitive. Or rather, it was a step backwards, reverting to the settings Marc Márquez had tried in the test.
"Yesterday, we changed a small thing that we expected normally would not be a big difference on the bike on riding, but this time was a big difference with these electronics," Marc Márquez explained. Dropping that change made a massive difference, and Márquez was competitive in both sessions on Friday.
The one constant through all three sessions of free practice has been Andrea Iannone: third fastest on Thursday, fastest in both FP2 and FP3 on Friday. "A perfect day," was how he described Friday. He was far from complacent, however. "Just because I am first, it doesn't mean we are completely ready."
Thursday MotoGP Summary at Qatar: The Return of Racing, Tire Troubles, & Silly Season Starting Early
Bikes are on track, and the roar of racing four strokes is filling the desert skies in Qatar. We can check our moral compasses at the door, sit back and once again revel in the glory of Grand Prix racing.
The fog of testing is lifting, exposing the reality which lies beneath. We don't need speculation any longer. We have actual timesheets.
Conclusions from Day One of 2016? We learned a lot.
Some of it confirmed what we already knew: the Yamahas are quick, especially Jorge Lorenzo; Maverick Viñales can be competitive; Hector Barbera is going to surprise a few people; the Hondas are still juggling the electronics in search of the right set up; there is a clear elite group in Moto2, which includes Sam Lowes and Alex Rins; the rookie group in Moto3 is exceptional this year.
Some of it surprised: MotoGP silly season is already in high gear, with reports that Johann Zarco has already signed for Suzuki, and talk about Tech 3 for next year; Zarco's poor times in testing were anything but representative; Livio Loi is in deadly form at Qatar, opening up a gap which shouldn't really be possible in Moto3; the rubber left on the track by the different tire brands is affecting Moto2 far more than MotoGP, instead of the other way round, as it was last year.
Wednesday MotoGP Summary at Qatar: Oppressive Regimes, Muzzled Speech, & Unknown Quantities
There is good news and bad news for MotoGP fans. The good news is that the 2016 season is just a few hours away from kicking off, with the Moto3 bikes the first to go out at 6pm, shortly after the sun sets in Qatar.
The good news is that the season opener takes place at the Losail International Circuit, a first class facility featuring a fantastic track, with a good mixture of fast and slow curves, and a serious test of both rider and machine.
The good news is that with the switch to spec electronics and the unified software, the racing is set to get closer among the factories, and put more control in the hands of the rider.
The best news is that the MotoGP field has never been so strong, so deep in talent, and feature such a broad range of competitive machinery, that Moto2 looks like being much more of a contest this year than it was in previous seasons, and that Moto3 features some spectacularly talent rookies, up against fiercely competitive established riders.
The racing this year is set to be outstanding in all three Grand Prix classes.
The bad news, though, is really bad. Of immediate importance to MotoGP fans is that it has rained on and off in the Gulf region for the past couple of weeks, and rained all day on Wednesday.
The fact that Qatar is a night race means that if it rains at any time, the track will be immediately closed, the floodlights causing dazzling reflections from any water on the surface, making it impossible to ride.
The current forecast is for it to stay dry until Tuesday, but whether such forecasts can be trusted remains to be seen.
The worst news is that the opening race of the season is in Qatar. The first race of the year will be held in front of a tiny crowd (more fans will often turn up at a European track on a Thursday, when there is no on-track action, than on race day in Qatar), at a track surrounded by desert, where sand and dust tends to blow in and cover the track, causing severe tire wear and making the track treacherous if a rider gets off line.
Beside the track sits the Lusail Sports Arena, part of a massive expansion of sporting facilities which have cost the lives of over 1200 migrant workers already, and are set to cost the lives of more.
You see these migrant workers packed into buses as you drive to the track, on their way to work long hours for little pay, which all too often they do not receive. They cannot leave, as under the country's Kafala system, the employers take away their passports, making travel or complaint impossible.
Episode 20 of the Paddock Pass Podcast is a prelude to the proper start of the MotoGP season, and it sees the guys discussing the recent MotoGP test in Qatar.
The work done by the teams at the Losail International Circuit provides valuable insight into how the first week of racing will play out in the GP paddock. As such, MotoGP fans will want to count this show as part of their 2016 season buildup.
We think you will enjoy the insights that David, Neil, Steve, and Tony share about the progress of the Michelin tires, Casey Stoner's role in the Ducati garage, the development of the Aprilia RS-GP and its unique crankshaft, and of course the continued mind games between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. It's all very intriguing.
As always, be sure to follow the Paddock Pass Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and subscribe to the show on iTunes and SoundCloud – we even have an RSS feed for you. If you like the show, we would really appreciate you giving it a review on iTunes. Thanks for listening!
Ducati's MotoGP test plan has suffered a blow, after the Bologna factory wrongly interpreted the testing rules in booking the Losail Circuit in Qatar for a private test on Sunday and Monday.
The plan for the private test had been to have Casey Stoner test the Ducati Desmosedici GP (or GP16, as everyone else calls it) at Qatar on Sunday and Monday, after the official IRTA test had finished at the track.
The benefits for Ducati would have been that Stoner would have been testing on a relatively clean track under broadly similar conditions as the other MotoGP riders, allowing a good back-to-back comparison of the feedback between the factory riders and Stoner.
Qatar MotoGP Test Wednesday Summary: Lorenzo's Strength, Viñales Confirmed, & Outrageous Aerodynamics
Qatar is a tough place to test. First, there's the timing. The track is open between 4pm and 11pm, giving a full seven hours of track time. In theory, that is. In practice, the first two hours are pretty much unusable, as track temperatures are much higher during daylight than after the sun sets.
The final hour is a risky proposition, as the moisture in the air tends to settle at some point after 10pm, forming dew on the track. The dew is as good as invisible, yet it drastically reduces grip. Crashes start to happen without warning, and at high speed.
Then there's the sand. The first day of testing is usually more about cleaning the track than setting times, as the dust blows in from the desert to the west. It is better than it was: much of the construction in the area has now been completed, making the sand on the track just a smattering, rather than a full four-ply coating.
Effectively, there are four hours of usable track time, and a little less on the first day of the test. For the first two hours of the Qatar test, only the official test riders present at the track were actually circulating, putting laps on bikes and creating a clean line.
The official MotoGP riders were left to act the vampire, only venturing out once the sun removed its deadly rays from Arabian skies.
Here is our first good look at the 2016 Aprilia RS-GP MotoGP race bike, as the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini squad just wrapped up a three-day test in Qatar, with Alvaro Bautista and Stefan Bradl.
The entire 2016 machine is a departure from the RS-GP that was raced last year, which also means that an all-new V4 engine powers the 2016 Aprilia RS-GP. There has been much debate about what cylinder angle the new Aprilia is using, as the old bike used the 65° angle found on the RSV4 street bike.
The 2016 Aprilia RS-GP is also said to be considerably lighter than its predecessor, likely right on the line of the FIM's minimum weight requirement for MotoGP race bikes.
Max Biaggi continues to find the allure of the race track calling him, and accordingly will race in the World Superbike season-closer in Losail, on a wild card Aprilia ride.
This isn't the first time that The Emperor has climbed back aboard the Aprilia RSV4 racing platform, and we would be surprised if it actually did turn-out to be his last.


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Harrodian's third annual Film Festival showcased films that were created, produced and directed entirely by pupils in the 13s and above.
A total of ten films were shortlisted and shown on a cinema screen in the Theatre in front of an expert judging panel, below, which included Tilly Wood, (parent, actor/producer), Colin Firth (parent, actor/producer), and Will Poulter (former Harrodian and actor). Our Prefect team skilfully hosted the evening, and popcorn, Prosecco, purple carpet and paparazzi all added to the ambiance. After they made their decision, the judges presented four prizes. Best overall film was awarded to Jamie (U6), below, for his professional wildlife documentary entitled Last Chance; best technical film to George Drayson (U6) and his team, for his black and white spy-inspired thriller, Lux; second prize went to Stuart Smilie (U6) and team, for his zombie-style comedy Twitcher, starring Kasim Khan (U6); and third prize was given to Neha Dhillon (15E) for her film and animation, Bottle Boy, starring Tomas Timmermans (11CO). All of their films can be viewed on the Harrodian Media youtube channel, and interviews with our judges, conducted and filmed by our students, will be uploaded shortly to our Harrodian Film Festival blog (http://harrodianfilmfestival.weebly.com).


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The Cold town, winter in New York City, where temperatures may struggle to get much past the freezing mark next weekend.
Freezing temperatures will moderate from west to east during the second week of January.
The moisture will spread northeast toward the region. Clouds will increase overnight, and light precipitation is expected to move into the area from the southwest during the morning hours Monday.
There is a concern that some cold air could be trapped in portions of the interior, and freezing rain, drizzle, and even sleet could result. The most vulnerable locations for this occurrence would be
interior northern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley. Other locations are expecting a light rain event.
Another wave of moisture will follow the Monday and Monday evenings event. More rain is anticipated by Tuesday afternoon and night.
After that, look for much colder air for the mid and especially the later portion of the week.
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New Delhi, Jan 14 (PTI) On a day Home Secretary G KPillai hinted at a 25 per cent reduction in security forces''strength in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General V K Singhtoday said they do not not feel the need to "cut down"their forces in the state.
He also said it will be ensured that "extra pressure"is not put on his "already-stretched" deployments.
"We have not yet felt that we have to cut down ourforces. If they want to cut down para-military and policeforces, I won''t say anything...
"So when that is done, it will be ensured that extrapressure is not brought on our already-stretched deploymentsthere," Singh told a press conference on the eve of Army Day.
Maintaining that Army was not aware of any troopreduction plans, the Army chief said he was sure that any stepin this direction would be taken in consultation with theUnified Command headquarters operating in the state.
The security forces operating in the state work undera Unified Command, which is headed by the State ChiefMinister.
He was responding to a question on Pillai''s statementand whether the Army felt that the situation had improved toan extent the that the troops'' presence could be reduced.
Declining to make any direct comments on Pillai''sremarks, Singh said the Army had deployed its troops in thestate as per the requirements on the Line of Control and otherareas.
"Same way in the hinterland, some Army columns aredeployed to maintain peace and counter terrorism. We have notyet felt that we have cut to down our forces. If they want tocut down paramilitary or police forces, I won''t say anything,"he added. (More) PTI AJD


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Castes and Castles (and Strawberry tarts): The Selection by Kiera CassThursday, June 06, 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Author's website | GoodReads
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Hearing about this book for the first time, I can't just not pick it up as soon as possible. It might not have the newest and most unique plot in YA today, but there's just something about The Selection—which I can't quite put a finger on—that separates it from the others. The book itself (and the author) has its own one-of-a-kind magic that enthralled and captivated me throughout the whole story.
Her writing also augmented the likeability of the characters. The inner thoughts and dialogue of America were a great aid to her character development. What I admired about America the most was how she managed to be everything at the same time. Funny, compassionate, determined, competent, resolute, but also immature and unreasonable at times. She's a great character but definitely not a Mary-Sue*. Her errors and mistakes allowed more room for improvement. Although, frankly, as the book neared its end, her decisions and actions became more bothersome and disturbing already.
As for America's love interests, they were a bit inconstant. Let's just say Aspen and Maxon were a little bipolar. Still, given all the situations and dilemmas they're in, it was understandable. It might not be that commendable of them, but I think it's what made them seem very human and relatable.
One thing I also like to compliment is how the author didn't entirely focus on the love triangle (which, unfortunately, is the new trend in YA today—the plot is pushed farther in the background in order for the love stuff to be the spotlight of the story). The summary gave what it promised. There was the whole tough competition for the crown & prince, backstage drama, a hint of family conflict, and the hindrances of a dystopian society. I certainly felt myself rooting for America and groaning during the Celeste scenes. It's like reality television printed on paper. I did not just read about America's story. Kiera Cass let me experience the story with her (America).
In terms of the content of the book as a whole, all I can say is that it kept me reading. It maintained suspense and constantly surprised me. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing, but there was a lot of foreshadowing and mystery going on. I surely was disappointed and unsatisfied with the answers I got—or the lack of them. It wasn't just enough. But it made me look forward to The Elite even more.
Overall, I really enjoyed The Selection. It was something more light and a bit deviating from the typical dystopian stories. Hard to put down and it kept me on the edge of my seat. There are aspects that can still be enhanced, but it's nice all the same. It's absolutely worth a shot, to say the least.
*The "Mary Sue" is judged a poorly developed character, too perfect and lacking in realism to be interesting.
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I've read a lot of mixed reviews on this, and I want to pick it up, but I'm still not sure. Glad you liked it, though! :)ReplyDelete
Christie @ The Shadower's Shelf
I also loved The Selection! I thought both America and Maxon were great. Amazing review :)ReplyDelete
Having read several negative reviews for this, I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to read it anymore, but your review changed my opinions... a little. ;) You really make Kiera Cass' writing sound magical. And inner thoughts that aid with character development? Sounds great! America does sound lovely, even if her name is a bit ridiculous. Great review, Kyle!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've ever had so many "I will read it" and then "nooo I will not read it" followed by "I will try it out!" thoughts. It seems like you either hate or love this book.. so I might need to give it a shot after all. I will see if the library holds a copy :) Great review!ReplyDelete
There have been so many mixed reviews around for this book that I'm always in two minds about whether I should give it a try or not, the story and premise does sound utterly intriguing and the fact that it has so many readers chatting about it, may give me the extra edge in finally giving it a go. So glad you enjoyed this Kyle! :)ReplyDelete
Glad to see you enjoyed this so. I think the cover is gorgeous and the plot is intriguing. I'm glad the love triangle is not prominent. I have the second one in this series but not the first. I'll have to pick it up sometime soon! Great review! :)ReplyDelete
Woha Kyle. I knew that this book was amazing but not this amazing. I have heard nothing but great things about it and I'm dying to read it. Great review!ReplyDelete
Lol, your title made me snort :DReplyDelete
Haha, I was the opposite, I was pretty sure that I would hate The Selection, but ended up really REALLY enjoying it. And the series is now one of my "guilty pleasures".
I lean toward Aspen though...
Great review!


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Fatehabad, Nov 24 (UNI) A local court yesterday sent the headmaster of a government school to two years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1500 for molesting and outraging the modesty of a woman.
The accused Mahabir Singh was a headmaster at Government High School, Dhinsara in this district.
He went to the house of the victim on the pretext of meeting her father-in-law on March 4, 1991. Finding the woman alone, he allegedly caught her and started molesting her.
The woman raised an alarm and her husband reached there and rescued her from the accused teacher.
The woman then lodged an FIR against the accused.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Lal Chand found the accused guilty of the offense and handed out the sentence.


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The earth shattering song from last year's album Sol Invictus is only the second to get an official video, the first being Sunny Side Up.
The video clip is written and Directed by Goce Cvetanovski who has worked with Bill Gould previously and produced by Lynx Animation Studios with Faith No More.
"This is one of those tracks that had to be a video, really, because it lends itself so much to visual imagery. Given the song's sense of Americana, it would have been easy to shoot this in Arizona or New Mexico, but having been to Macedonia several times, there's a vibe there that I felt wouldn't be out of place as a backdrop to this song. Goce Cvetanovski, as a director, understood this immediately; he knew exactly what to do with it, and along with an amazing cast, has managed to create something very dark, and beautifully cinematic."Bill Gould
The video was filmed on location in Macedonia.
Video Credits
Directed by Gorce Cvetanovski
The Boss – Mitko Apostolovski
The Girl – Slagana Vujosevik
The Guy – Ismail Kasumi
The Pimp – Musa Isufi
The Singer/Mandolin player – Krle from Day Off
Produced by Lynx Animation Studios (www.lynxanimation.com) /
Faith No More
Written & directed by Goce Cvetanovski
Director of Photography - Kristijan Vojdanovski
Executive producer - Bogdan Jonchevski
Colorist - Vancho Mirakovski
Coloring and Finishing - Pigmento Visual Studio
Assistant director - Sergej Georgiev
Set decorator - Vlatko Chole Chachorovski
Camera operator - Viktor Jonchevski
Costume designer - Zaklina Krstevska
Make-up - Irena Senokozlioska
Set Photographer - Aleksandar Mihajlovski
Special thanks - Motoclub Potfat MC, Restaurant Kamnik


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I've been a little MIA on the blog lately, due to doing more freelance writing, promoting my Halloween romance series, and life-happenings (oh, those pesky life-happenings).
But I'm so excited for November, which has three awesome things going for it:
- Thanksgiving
- The return of Gilmore Girls
- These awesome giveaways of free books I'm about to share with you.
*I'm in a group giveaway on Instafreebie called Forget Politics #VoteforLove. Because whatever your political persuasion, if you're like me, you are just plain tired of this election. Vote on Tuesday, but before and after, grab some of these free romantic reads. The full list is here, and includes contemporary romances, historical, YA, romantic comedies, and my New Year's Eve short story Somewhere Warm.
*Later in November is Thanksgiving, of course, and I'm in another of these fantastic Instafreebie giveaways, Thanksgiving for Romance Readers. This one's all about being grateful for the love (and heroes) in our lives and offers over 30 romances for some lucky readers. Go here for the full list, which again spans a range of genres to please every reader of love stories!
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I was so thrilled to be back at Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler a few weekends ago. It is one of my favourite places to go for an escape from the city. Not only do they have the most amazing spa there and a completely relaxing vibe but they have the friendliest staff too, I just always feel so welcomed and I feel like people are truly genuine there. This was the incredible popsicle punch served at Aura..the perfect cocktail for the summer.
The rooms are pretty amazing too, the gorgeous suites with the killer views and the beautiful fireplaces are all simply stunning to me. But, not only does Nita Lake Lodge offer a gorgeous stay, but they have some of the best restaurants too. I had the distinct pleasure of dining at Aura Patio in the lodge, the food was incredible. I just love fresh seafood, locally grown produce and of course, delicious sips. If you haven't been to Aura, I would highly recommend it because they have a gorgeous two-tier patio which overlooks the glasslike Nita Lake. It's the perfect place to dine while engulfed in mountains, trees and the lake. I love long table dinners, such a great way to meet new people and enjoy good conversation amongst delicious food.Once you're done dining, take a spin out one of the kayaks or canoes for a serene paddle. Not only can Aura restaurant do an amazing dinner but they rock brunch too.Looking for the best way to travel to Whistler from Vancouver? Book a car service with Ridebooker and you will have such a wonderful experience, the drive is amazing anyways, but being in the drivers seat you sometimes can't enjoy every aspect along the windy road to the mountain, this way you can. Take your camera and make sure to stop along the road at some of the viewpoints. You won't be disappointed, there's always something beautiful to see. The interior of the car, details that I love; your own heat adjustments. #yesplease
Thank you Nita Lake Lodge for such a wonderful stay, I'll definitely be back.


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Guinness Original Stout
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Review of "Guinness Original Stout"
"Great for pregnancys and anemia"
I was first told about Guinness as a child by my father because I used to be anemic and my parents could never get me to take tablets, so at a young age of about 7 I was given a glass with meal times. Later on in life during my pregnancies my anemia came back so the doctor gave me the usual folic acid and iron tablets, only thing was the iron tablets made my morning sickness worse, so I tried the Guinness again and although it never really tasted that great on its own some one told me to mix it with black currant and that helped it to go down easier. Now as I approach erm .. .as my kids call it . . . middle age my anemia has come back ( anemia is when you produce more white blood cells than red, this then leaves you prone to all the flues, cold and coughs that go round. And you never have colour your face always, looks like a white sheet) so now every day at tea time with my evening meal, I have a bottle as it is straight from the fridge nice and cold. And it works my blood count is on the up, so if you are like me and cant stand iron tablets give Guinness a go.The taste may take a bit of getting used to but with your meal it will be fine. Although if you pour it into a glass just the look may be off putting because it does resemble tar as my teenage daughter says. I think of it more as a cappuccino with no milk just the froth on top.
Guinness comes in a few different forms. We have Guinness original which I have been telling you a little about, there is Guinness draught and Guinness foreign Extra stout, but all come from same place. It started in Ireland almost 200 years ago by a man called Arthur Guinness, which to this day still use the same recipe. Guinness original how ever is slightly different from draught because it's meant to be smoother and creamier than the others.It can be bought in cans or bottles, but I prefer the bottles because I can taste the tins in beer. If u are looking for the cans then they come in black tins with a cream label and has a picture of a harp with the date 1759 on it.
The bottles also look the same except these bottles are brown in colour and both these have what looks like to be Arthur Guinness's signature written in red on them
I buy mine from tescos and pay £2.99 for 4 bottles, costs a little more than iron tablets but i much prefer to take my iron this way!!Although this is alcoholic, in moderation a glass a day or the small bottles will help!
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Youngatheard60 published 03/06/2005I am a lager drinker,never liked guiness, although they say in Ireland it tastes completely different. another thing, unfortunately I have never been pregnant! Nice review. Barbara xx
rosillew published 26/05/2005Funny you should say that....i was very anemic with my second Daughter, even though I took iron tabs, folic acid and ate loads of liver and spinach, my Dr advised me to drink a bottle of Guiness each day during my pregnancy (just one bottle mind) I hated the taste but used to put a dash of lime in it....... Mmmmmm lovely...... Heatherx
craggsy23 published 25/05/2005I can't stand guiness but I have heard of people drinking while pregnant, as long as it's not over taken, i'm sure it's okay as with any drink. Helen
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TPG Completes Historic Preservation Project at 1552 Broadway
Restored Facade of this Landmark Building
TPG Marketing & Communications Department
TPG recently completed a historic preservation of 1552 Broadway in the heart of Times Square. Long ago the showroom for I. Miller shoes, this landmark building was in need of a restored facade. The result: a beautifully cleaned and restored facade and the "prettiest building in Times Square".
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At a team-building session this week, we analyzed our working personalities and split into four groups. At work, I (and many of my colleagues) were Golds: we love order, lists, planning, organizing, and deadlines. In honor of my Gold (yellow) work style, I'm posting this poem by Emily Dickinson.
Nature rarer uses yellow
Than another hue;
Saves she all of that for sunsets,--
Prodigal of blue,
Spending scarlet like a woman,
Yellow she affords
Only scantly and selectly,
Like a lover's words.
-- Emily Dickinson
Poetry Friday is at Book Aunt this week.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Poetry Friday: Scantly and Selectly
Posted by Beth Brezenoff, Assistant Editorial Director at 7:52 AM
Labels: Beth, Emily Dickinson, Poetry Friday
2 comments:
- Author Amok said...
I love the sound of "Saves she all of that for sunsets." Something in the colors of this poem has me hankering for fall.
- August 28, 2009 at 1:41 PM
- Beth Brezenoff, Senior Editor said...
Oh, you're right! Gold/yellow, scarlet, and blue--like the trees against the sky. I too am hankering for fall.
- August 28, 2009 at 1:46 PM
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Viver como um local durante a sua estadia no nosso fantástico propriedade Harbor Steps, localizado na 1st Avenue entre Seneca e da Universidade. Você vai ser um quarteirão de distância do famoso mercado de Pike Place, a dois quarteirões de distância da beira-mar, e à direita no meio de toda a acção que a costa Seattle tem para oferecer. Experimente tudo o que nós amamos sobre Seattle: atrações da orla, top notch de jantar, vida noturna vibrante, e uma abundância de atividades familiares emocionantes. Ir e vir esta propriedade é simples, com acesso conveniente para o aeroporto Sea-Tac de carro e de transportes públicos. Isso sem mencionar que essa propriedade tem uma pontuação de caminhada de 100?
Harbor Steps:
-1 Quarto com uma cama de casal e um sofá-cama queen size
-1 Casa de banho completa com chuveiro e banheira
-Sleeps 3
-750 Pés quadrados
-Pike Place Market: 2 blocos
Museu de Arte -Seattle: 2 blocos
Agulha -Espaço: 1. 3 milhas
-Pacífico Science Center: 1. 3 milhas
-Experiência Music Project: 1. 3 milhas
Aquarium -Seattle: 5 blocos
Amenidades Unidade:
-cozinha totalmente equipada
Wi-Fi Livre e TV a cabo
-Ironing Bordo e ferro de passar roupa
-Secador de cabelo
-Máquina de café
-Lavadora secadora
Serviços de construção:
piscina e jacuzzi -Indoor
centros de fitness -3
churrasqueira ao ar livre -2 e áreas de pátio para piquenique
-Quadra de basquete
-Loja de conveniência
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Our stay at Harbour Steps was enjoyable. The location was beyond our expectations. We could walk everywhere we wanted to go.
Would definitely consider another Stay Alfred rental in the future, but probably not this particular unit because of the noise at night.
- fantastic location, Pike Place Market, waterfront, aquarium, walking to plenty of restaurants and shopping, etc.
- furnishings adequate (though not super comfortable)
- nice to have full kitchen (though we only reheated leftovers) and washer/dryer
- plenty of towels and supplies
Not so thrilled about...
- this is a 2nd story unit right over the sidewalk, with a busy bar/restaurant right below... street noise is a factor pretty much all night long, even with the windows closed
- window blinds do not block the morning sunlight, especially when using portable A/C unit
- the portable A/C unit provided is designed to be used with window open somewhat, so we went without A/C at night in early August
- uncomfortable bed in bedroom (sofa bed was more comfortable)
- bathtub could use repair, it worked fine but looks worn out
Great location, close to market and lots of shops and restaurants. Nice building and convenient parking in garage. Room was clean and amenities were nice. Pillows were very flat and beds were not very comfortable. Also the street noise was loud through the closed widows. No central AC so it was hot but there was a loud portable AC unit that had to have a hose hanging out the window. Other than that, it was nice.
Centrally located in downtown Seattle near restaurants, nightlife, shops & sights. The 2 bedroom apartment was large enough for my family of 5.
Carpet area near the kitchen & dining area had numerous spots that needed cleaning
Stay Alfred is definitely the way to go! The location of our unit was perfect, we were close to everything. The apartment was very clean and had anything we needed. We had four people in our party and had a 1 bedroom unit. Plenty of room for all of us! The pull out sofa was quite comfortable. The people at the front desk were very friendly and helpful and allowed us to leave our luggage in a locked, secure area when we arrived early. The whole experience was positive from start to finish. I will always chose Stay Alfred over a hotel given the opportunity! You won't be disappointed if you choose Stay Alfred!
This was a great place to stay! We had 2 adults and 2 teenage girls. The building amenities such as the pool and basketball court were a great plus at the end of a busy day. The location was amazing! I spent a considerable amount of time researching where to stay, and this was by far the best bang for my buck Short walk to the waterfront and to Pike's Market which is amazing. Target was close by for groceries and things we forgot. Everyone that we encountered was very friendly. Amazing food at the Bistro next door. Loved the balcony and having a cup of coffee in the morning to start the day. Amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat!
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by Tina Henold
Democratic National Committee Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz stepped in it again last week when she characterized Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker as someone who is involved with beating women. During a round table discussion on women's issues at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, she stated, "Scott Walker has given women the back of his hand. I know that is stark. I know that is direct. But that is reality." She went on to add, "What Republican Tea Party extremists like Scott Walker are doing is they are grabbing us by the hair and pulling us back. It is not going to happen on our watch." As the Chair of the DNC, I would think that Ms. Schultz would be more careful with her choice of words and she would have the best interest of her party in mind when she speaks publicly as THE Representative for the Democratic National Committee, but apparently she and I think differently.
While it isn't easy for me to lay politics aside, this is one of those situations where it is necessary to do so because Ms. Schultz appears to be speaking for women as a whole-regardless of party affiliation. She may be addressing Democrats, but her statements make one wonder if she thinks she is the unofficial spokeswoman for women in general. She is adamant, she is direct, and she is seemingly sure of herself and what she is saying. However, she does not speak for me nor do I know any woman for whom she speaks.
The root of all of this is the so-called "War on Women" (insert dramatic music here). I hear about this war on a daily basis. Granted, it is usually some talking head babbling about a policy he or she wants implemented, but the heads are quick to remind all who will listen about this horrible war that is being waged on women of all parties, all social standings, and all religions. We are lumped together in some abstract group with which somebody has declared war. Who declared the war? Where is the battle field? Where are the soldiers who are bravely fighting this grotesque war on women? Why am I not battle hardened to this war? The answer to the last question makes the others of no consequence. Not to put too fine a point on it, but there is no war on women. It is a sound bite, a means to raise money, a phrase to whip women (pun intended) into a door-knocking and voting frenzy.
As a woman who has been around the political block as well as many other blocks, I absolutely detest any statement said by any person of any party which assigns me victim status. The DNC Chair claims that a man can just grab us (collectively) by the hair and drag us where we don't want to be. Before we delve any deeper here, please allow me to make some disclaimers. I understand that this kind of behavior happens on a daily basis in some homes across this great nation. My comments are not intended to make light of the countless women who endure such treatment from a person who claims to be a man but is instead a cowardice and pathetic excuse for a human being. Let me be clear-I am speaking for me in my personal situation. I do not claim nor do I want to be burdened with the job of being a spokeswoman for all women. That being said, ANY man who decides to grab me by the hair and drag me somewhere had better pray he never sleeps because his below the belt region would be the recipient of a swift and violent attack perpetrated by a crazed woman (that would be me) with one of those cast iron skillets from days gone by.
Comments like the comments Schultz made do make light of the women who are in some cases forced to deal with domestic violence as part of their "regular" lives. To use such words to describe a public figure with whom she disagrees is both disgusting and in poor taste. The irony of this whole situation is that Debbie Wasserman Schultz clearly does not understand the heartache and oppressed lives some women lead. As a woman, one would think that she would at least try to understand. The question is this: Does she want to understand or is making political hay more important? Maybe I am wrong. Perhaps there is a War on Women. If so, Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a commander in the army.
NOTE – Ms.Wasserman Schultz later backed away from her comments. As part of her heart-felt apology, she stated, "I shouldn't have used the words I used," Wasserman Schultz said, "but that shouldn't detract from the broader point that I was making…."
I rest my case.
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A mystery is afoot. The Case of the Missing Golden Rule. Now I make no claims about being a detective, but you must admit there's a suspicious lack of decorum. This stretches from recess hair-pulling to politics (like there's really a distinction anymore). Where I'm a proponent for getting into the occasional argument or even fight as a method to build character, it seems the modus operandi of this culture lacks the sufficient foresight to develop a goal. A goal such as, say, learning something about oneself. We mudsling each other over the basest remarks. I myself am no stranger to this, being also a product of current times. I mean, just ask my opinion of Zooey Deschanel and receive a stream of uncontrollable vitriol. It's an inconsequential topic, but it manages to boil my blood.
There is, of course, a difference between opinion and platform, but "difference of opinion" has reached a point where difference isn't taken into account in regards to respect. Take, as an example, an event The Daily Show lambasted. In Tuesday, January 17th's episode (the 3:30 mark is a good place to start), Jon Stewart highlighted audience response to two distinct points of view. When Senator Ron Paul expresses a need to return to a global Golden Rule, the audience boos. It is perfectly acceptable to disagree with, well, whatever you choose, but when such an active verbalization against the most basic foundation of civilized living occurs, it calls to question to state in which we live. The suggestion that we need to rebound to the Golden is shocking in and of itself, as if to suggest this view fell to the wayside. From my point of view, the reaction to such a proclamation is rude: unfounded hubris, a national pride built upon the notion that we are the best. At everything. Refer to a shocking statistic from Waiting For Superman wherein American students placed very low against 17 or so other developed nations when it came to tests, but ranked number one in self-confidence about their scores (before said scores where posted, of course).
This attitude isn't a blanket, national notion. Whether it's causal or symptomatic, the inflated self-image extends all the way down to the individual. It goes from "we're right and you're wrong" to "I'm right." None of this mentality appears to stem from research, foundations of facts or anything other way to effective prove the point. It's simply over-confidence. And it has some catastrophic results. Exaggerated self-confidence can lead to a bully mentality. It's the reason we now have the term bullycide – spellcheck doesn't recognize it, but we do as a society. Bullycide is the distinction given to suicides occurring as a direct result of bullying. (There is a bevy of documented cases, if you can stomach what appears to be online suicide notes.) Many of these cases are examples of the larger cyberbullying category, which points to a notion of anonymity granted by the internet. And the internet is nothing but a large crowd, much like the audience at the North Carolina primary. A comparison can be drawn between the mentality of both (but I stop the correlation there so as not to demean or undermine the implications of teen suicide). "I'm right and unknowable. I have the advantage" has become a mantra of the Broadband Generation.
This generation (to which, some say, I belong – the distinctions are fuzzy) is reared by the rise of technology. But with new technology comes new discourse, most of which hinges on an attitude of anonymity. And anonymity breeds a lack of respect and, moreso, of accountability. To be held accountable for one's actions, there's an inherent viewer involved, one who can impart judgement to the equation. Remove the viewer and you remove what you might call guilt from the situation. Without the viewer, you can say anything you like and the only true compass is yourself. But if we're surrounded by like-minded individuals, where are we to learn the behavior of culpability? Through the lens of cyberbullying or even methods of online education, many turn to parents and teachers. It's an optimistic thought, but I can't wholeheartedly agree as it's Herculean to assume the outnumbered can police activity of an increasingly obstinate group. Instant gratification is their goal and such a goal leads to an increase in impulsive behavior. There's no denying, however, that the older generations have come to rely on the internet in much the same way. (Again, causal or symptomatic?) Though a sort of fluffy generalization, this short article demonstrates the divide between the Broadband Generation and their parents as such: we've come to depend on Google to answer our questions for us.
Can we trust the answer, though? With the profluence of information, some of it is fudged for a platform, some facts avoided or even completely falsified. When I was in college, it was expressly prohibited to use Wikipedia as a cited source. For good reason, as it is a user-generated content site, but does the Broadband Generation know this? (I've encountered many people that don't so I could be over-stepping the assumption.) A knowledge with falsified foundations leads to dangerous illusions of power. Many times have I been involved in a conversation with an unwilling participant, in such he or she refused to remotely listen to a differing point of view. As I said above, I'm all for argument, but when the "opposition" stands resolute even in the face of fact, frustration reigns. And perhaps this is the malaise. Listening does not come as second nature in these times. Note again the North Carolina primary: before Paul can fully finish his sentence, the disapproval begins. And in internet culture, one doesn't even have to listen at all. Make a statement and filter out everything that occurs after. If you think you have something to say and desire recognition for your proclamation, shouldn't you then expect someone else to have the same desire?
Isn't that the Golden Rule?
What we're finding at the core is a lack of respect. And as this NPR article points out, the threat of it could go further. With examples such as Joe Wilson (the "You lie!" Representative) and the Iraqi journalist who threw a shoe at George W. Bush as a tangible metaphor for the American attitude toward the president, it's clear this attitude is everywhere. And being promoted through positive reinforcement (Rep. Wilson apparently received millions in campaign funding after the incident). As far as accountability, the Arizona governor story has a sadly humorous beat: "I didn't know when that photo was snapped" being her response to a documented accusation of disrespect. Perhaps this is the future. "Every man for himself." This truism was designed for times of survival during times of duress. Maybe that's where we are, just in a different sense. Seeking out and destroying via rude remarks under a blanket of zero accountability because we feel threatened by modern times. All we can ask for is a return to the Golden Rule, however difficult it may be. Altruism, like policing a younger generation's internet activity, is a pleasant idealistic theory, but a theory without proof all the same. Kind of bleak, but I can't say it's incorrect.


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Bono says a part of him is "now a void" following David Bowie's death.
The U2 frontman has penned a heartfelt tribute to the late singer, who passed away earlier this month aged 69, in which he reveals the 'Starman' hitmaker's music changed his life when he first heard it as a teenager, and insists the musician was a real "rock star".
He wrote: "Bowie's musical landscape affected you in a way that is completely different from all the other music around it. You have to close your eyes, imagine you don't speak English and just feel the songs and say, 'What part of me is being played by those notes?' Or 'Who else plays them?'
"And in his case, the answer is nobody. That part of me is only played by David Bowie. So that part of me is now a void - I have to find other ways to wake it up. But it woke me up when I was 14.
"I've played at being a rock & roll star, but I'm really not one. David Bowie is my idea of a rock star. Right now, I'm in Myanmar, a little cut off from the reaction to David's passing, but I can assure you the sky is a lot darker here without the Starman."
Bono says he was "more of a fan" than a friend of David's but admits the pair did used to have "playful" banter which would sometimes be taken too far.
In a piece about David for Rolling Stone's Bowie memorial issue, Bono wrote: "I'd like to consider myself David's friend, but I'm more of a fan.
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Shadows of Sherlock Holmes Paperback
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Selected and Introduced by David Stuart Davies. The Shadows of Sherlock Holmes is a fascinating collection of stories featuring detectives, criminal agents and debonair crooks from the golden age of crime fiction: a time when Sherlock Holmes was esconsced in his rooms at 221B Baker Street and London was permanently wreathed in a sinister fog.
These gripping tales of mystery, suspense and clever puzzles are wonderfully entertaining and in them you will meet The Crime Doctor, Professor Augustus S.F.X.Van Dusen - The Thinking Machine, Max Carrados - the incredible blind detective, the repulsive but brilliant Skin o' My Teeth, and the natty, ingenious French sleuth Eugene Valmont.
On the other side of the law, there are gentleman crooks Raffles and Simon Carn - the Prince of Swindlers.
The stories include: ''The Purloined Letter' by Edgar Allan Poe, 'The Stolen Cigar Case' by Bret Harte, 'The Swedish Match' by Anton Chekhov, 'Nine Points of the Law' by E.W.
Hornung, 'The Ghost at Massingham Mansions' by Ernest Bramah and 'The Great Pearl Mystery' by Baroness Orczy.
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- Publication Date: 11/06/1997
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Found all sorts of old favourites from my childhood holiday reading in here. A pleasure. My ratings policy means I couldn't have given this higher than a three, but that's because its on the mean side to leave room at the top for the gems that leave me quivering. This is a solid set of well-fashioned stories.
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A really delightful and well-edited anthology capturing *other* Victorian detectives (and more than a few master criminals). This collection is a great jumping-off point for further investigations into Victorian detective fiction. There are very few weak stories and the idiosyncratic nature of each make it a kind of antiquarian, literary yum cha.Fans of Holmes and Conan-Doyle in particular should be aware that none of these writers are especially trying to emulate that scion; both prose and structure are different though not necessarily poorer for it. There are also (it is Victorian popular fiction, after all), more than a few shades of the supernatural - something I quite liked though hard-core Baker Street Irregulars may not like it.On the whole though, this is one of the better Victorian anthologies floating around out there, and quite likely the best Wordsworth anthology. Do yourself a favour and pick up a bargain.
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I'm making this document since like you I use Western Digital Caviar Green drives in my network media tank (NMT) or network media jukebox (NMJ) and for data storage. Not only are these drives cool and quiet, they don't require as much power as performance drives. And the WD20EARS 2GB caviar green model just suits the storage requirement -- the price is just right -- it has double the capacity of the WD10EARS without having to pay twice its price. I use the same drives to store data on my desktop, not just the NMT.
But have you ever noticed your WD green drive make weird "clunk" noise(s)? This happens especially if you stepped away for a bit and grabbed a cup of coffee or prepped another bag of popcorn. Once you start browsing your selection of HD movies, the drive starts to spin up with a "clunk". Or try observing this on your computer, pause from work and listen to the drives for a while. Chances are you will hear the "clunk" and you will see (or perhaps hear) what I mean.
If this is not obvious to you with all the surround and Dolby digital sounds on the speakers or entertainment system, try plugging the drive to your computer directly and launch a hard drive utility capable of reading SMART (short for Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) parameters off the disk, like below.
You will then notice the values for "Load Cycle Count" (LCC) have skyrocketed beyond your normal usage of the drive. This is most noticeable if the drive is relatively new. LCC for a storage drive that is a just week old should not exceed 1000. Going over that figure is just unusual. When you see these figures for yourself, a different realization starts to sink in. But don't fret, you did not buy a defective drive.
This is the default behavior of the WD green drives. Western Digital green EARS drives are known to park their heads every 8 seconds, if idle -- this is the "green thing" in the drive. Meaning, whenever the drives are idle and 8 seconds have elapsed, the drives park their heads and once the heads are parked, spin-up will cause the parameters to increase (and in turn decrease the future usability of the drive). The Load Cycle Count values skyrocket each time the device is used since they will be idle at some point.
Like me, you will want to change this behavior and Western Digital has provided the wdidle3 tool to override this default setting. Using wdidle3.exe, you can choose to completely disable the timing but that defeats the purpose of buying a green drive in the first place.
WDIDLE3 is a DOS utility, with The following set of arguments to be used (quoting the manual for wdidle3):
On my WD10EARS and WD20EARS drives, I ran wdidle3 as: wdidle3 /s300. Even though the tool is not certified for use with those drives, it ran successfully. And wdidle3 /r validated that the timing has been set to 300 seconds. With this, I modified the behavior of my WD10EARS and WD20EARS to park only if idle for 300 seconds. After which I plugged them on the desktop from time to time to observe the behavior of the Load Cycle Cound and the results are quite satisfactory -- not much increase unlike prior to the mod.
I have not taken any screenshots since I ran this tool in DOS mode, not inside the Windows environment. So I would strongly suggest not to run this on the Windows environment. Again, I would strongly suggest not to run this on the Windows environment, not even in safe-mode.
(DISCLAIMER: As always, do these things at your own risk. I cannot be held liable for bricking your drive due to performing this procedure.)
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