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Stories from the Sales Frontlines
Well, my slow speed is now extra fast. The cable guy said we had a rebuilt modem and that wasn't working properly. And then the part of the cable that plugs into the wall was all chipped and broken (they installed it), and it was a miracle we were getting any signal at all (they installed that too).
Like Dino says, no one cares about their current customers, companies are only interested in new customers.
the scratchy rear window isn't really the cars fault, that's how they made them back then.
I'll try that excuse on my wife the next time she complains about me or something I've done !! I am sure she will understand.
who cares about the window? It is a convertible, you are supposed to have the top down!
2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport (mine), and 2013 Acura RDX AWD (wife's)0
I'll try that excuse on my wife the next time she complains about me or something I've done !! I am sure she will understand.
Yeh, your warranty expired. :P
isellhondas Issaquah WashingtonPosts: 20,197Actually, I've ridden in the back seat of our BMW and it's not that bad. I'm 5'11 and if I was much taller it would be a different story.0
just another reason the top is supposed to be down. Unlimited headroom!
2018 Hyundai Elantra Sport (mine), and 2013 Acura RDX AWD (wife's)0
jwm40517 Posts: 159Over the past few years I have watched my cable & internet bill go from $80 to $158 and then to $173 last month. As I was writing my $173 check a commercial for my cable company was offering close to the services I have for $75 to NEW customers.
Went out and bought an antenna & was impressed with the free HD network shows. I gathered up my DVR boxes and other stuff & went to the office to quit cable.
Told them I was quitting the cable but keeping internet and I was quitting because of the always increasing prices to a 20 year customer & cheap deals for new customers. They offered me a $108 rate to stay. Quite a saving but was "kicking myself" all the way home for caving in. That is good for a year and will quit them if they increase a lot next time.0
Knowing when to settle when negotiating a deal in a car dealership is, perhaps, the most under-appreciated skill in car-buying as well as in buying anything where negotiations determine the final price of a product or service. An example of losing a deal because of the lack of this skill took place when I was a sales manager in my last dealership.
A middle-aged man walked into the showroom one weekday evening at about 7:00 PM. One of the salesmen greeted him and did a good product presentation as well as demo drive in a G35 Sedan. The customer had selected a medium gray sedan loaded with just about every option including interior wood trim and navigation. He had a trade - a 3-year-old Chevy Impala with 45,000+ miles on it. The salesman brought the trade appraisal sheet to me which I gave to the new used car manager. When he finished his appraisal, he completed the appraisal form and handed it to me. The ACV on the Impala was $14,000. I gave the 4-square to the salesman showing a cash difference of $27,000 plus tax, tags and dealer fees. I had given the customer a $1000 discount on the new car and had given him the full ACV of $14,000. The condition of the trade was "fair" with a few nicks and scratches and minor dents.
The salesman comes back and tells me the customer won't pay a penny more than $22,000 plus tax, tags and fees (or as we called it +++). It was obvious I needed to get involved right away because we were thousands below invoice on the new car and I needed to find out how he arrived at that number.
I walk over with the salesman to the customer. I sit down and after about 5 minutes of getting acquainted and reducing the anxiety level, I ask him how he arrived at that number. He tells me his trade is worth $16,000 and he expected a $4000 discount on the new car. I shared with him that his trade had some damage - and that if his trade was "clean" it would be worth $16,000. But in its present condition, $14,000 was all the money on his trade, which it was. He told me he could sell his car privately for $16,000, and that is what he wanted from me. I then asked him how he came up with a $4000 discount on the new car. He said that he thought the cost of the car to the dealership was $36,000 and he felt that a $2000 profit to the dealership was generous on his part. I could feel the tension in the air, so I told him if I could check on something at the desk, I'd be right back.
I asked the used car manager if there was any more money he could put on the trade. He said that $14,000 was all the money on the car. He said we would have to wholesale the car and he was hoping he could get $14,000. The average auction value was $13,500-$14,000. So I couldn't give the guy any more for his trade. The invoice on the new car was $38,250. So the customer was trying to buy the car (steal the car is probably more precise) for over $2000+ under invoice.
I go back to the customer and salesman and ask them to join me in my office. When we get there, I pull up Manheim on my computer and showed the customer the average that his car was bringing at the auctions. I then pull up the new car on my computer and I show him real invoice. I further explain that I can't get a penny more for his car and that I was willing to sell him the new car for $200 over invoice, or $24,450+++. Remember, if we don't get $14,000 for the trade at the auction, we would lose money on the deal, but I was willing to take that chance to sell a car late at night just before closing.
The customer looks over my figures and tells me that he was not accepting my offer and that if I couldn't meet his price of $22,000+++, he would go to a competing dealer and buy the car there. I thanked him for coming in and wished him best of luck at the other dealership but that when he leaves tonight, I could not sell him the car at that price tomorrow or next week (I was not going to take the chance of losing money on the deal again). He says he understands.
Two days later, this same customer comes in and asks to speak with me. I escort him to my office and he asks me if I could sell him the car for $24,000+++ and if I would, he would buy the car.u I reminded him that I was selling him the new car for $200 over invoice and that I would not honor that price once he left the dealership. He then offers me $24,500+++, or a few bucks more, and I said I could not accept his offer. (I knew that no other dealership would sell him the same car for the price I agreed to). He then raises his offer to $25,000+++. When he did that, I knew the other dealership(s) appraised his trade for much less than we did, and because of that, I decided that I should reduce the ACV to $13,200 just to be safe. I told him the best I could do was $25,550+++. He was shocked and surprised I had raised the price of the car more than $1000 in just 2 days. He asked me why? I told him I had reappraised his car at $13,200 and that I needed to make a profit of $500.00 on the car. He told me he would accept the deal and we sold the car for $25,550.00+++.
Here is an example of a dealership willing to take a risk at possibly losing money in order to make a late night deal to hit some unit goals - and an example of a customer who could have bought a car at or below invoice and was too stupid or ignorant or both to know when he had the deal of the century.
By the way, we wholesaled his trade for $13,450 a few days later. If he had taken the first deal I offered him, I would have lost $550+ on the deal!
I always found that I would make customers great deals just before closing time because if I didn't, the customer rarely came back to buy the car. I always had the customer sign a clause at the bottom of the 4-square stating that he knew that the offer we had made on the car would not be honored after they left the dealership. The reason we did that was to ensure we did not lose money on deals at a later date and to provide the customer with an offer that was truly a one time offer to buy NOW!
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The average auction value was $13,500-$14,000.
I need to start buying at Manheim. Where is this Manheim store?
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Mako....Manheim is a large auction house with auction sites throughout the country. To my knowledge, it's onl for dealers, though.2018 Acura TLX SH AWD ASpec0
I knew that. I was just poking sport with Mike.
Some auctions are open to the public, although not many late model cars.
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I knew that. I was just poking sport with Mike.
Some auctions are open to the public, although not many late model cars.
Pickin' on me again, huh mako? No dessert for you tonight! Now go to your room!
2018 Mercedes S4500
nyccarguy Stamford, CTPosts: 12,531You just never know what another dealer will do. Last year when I was shopping for my BMW, I knew that given the advertised $2500 cash incentive meant that the selling price of the car should be invoice - $2500. The only variable was my trade, a black/black 2010 Acura TSX w/ Technology Pkg. 49,000 miles. 8/10 outside (scrape on rear bumper, slight curb rash on one wheel) but it "glowed in the dark" had tires with 80% tread life left...
qbrozen on RWTIV pegged the car's auction value @ $20K. First dealer I visit has a BMW at the port with the options I want. Basically offered to sell me the car @ $2500 under invoice. His boss comes back to me and tells me my Acura is worth $16,000. I thanked him for his time. Went to another dealer a week later & ended up getting $19,000 for it.
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You just never know what another dealer will do
That is true, but remember, I showed the guy the Manheim auction values and the invoice of the car he wanted. There were no incentives on the G35 at that time. So I laid out all my cards for him to see. It was different in your case where the first dealer did not show all his cards.
A smart buyer has already done his research. This guy knew what invoice was and what his car was worth wholesale - but he wanted retail for his car. Notice how fast he came up with the the cash difference on his second trip back. He grabbed my car for $1000 more on his second trip on. After his researching prices at two other dealerships, my $25,550 was a good deal. So the first deal he could have had was a steal! He just failed to recognize a great deal when he had one in his hands - then walked out on that deal!
2018 Mercedes S4500
My take? If I am in late on a weekday evening, at the table with numbers down, and I decide to walk out and you don't stop me, I know the deal is odds-on a good one.
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tjc78 JerseyPosts: 7,214That is how my Stepdad gauges the deal. If they let you walk, they are "all-in". My buddy just got a loaded up Focus. He went in, and they were a few hundred away on price. A few hours later (end of business day Saturday) they called and met his price. Monday night he was driving his new car. When he told me the deal (invoice plus 0% 5yr) I said you did pretty good in my book.
2017 Buick Enclave / 2017 Hyundai Elantra0
Correct me if I'm wrong, but my thought on trades is that if the car is something that the dealer may be genuinly interested in selling on his lot (say low mileage late model of a brand sold at the store in a condition that requires only an inspection and minor reconditioning) than there can be a greater flexibility, especially if service knows the car's history. One should not exactly expect retail (that would be ridiculous), but it is reasonable to expect more than auction value. This is obviously not the case for the Chevy in a Infiniti store, even if it belongs to a multibrand conglomerate. But when I was selling my top-model Subaru (STI) to trade in for BMW in a store that was selling both, I saw it would easily be a good addition to their used car store next to BMWs, Audis and other cars they had. Appears I was right, their offer was actually better than I even expected at a time. However, Part was that Subaru supply was squeezed due to the earthquake aftermath, especially Impreza/WRX/STI line, which was fully imported, so used car prices (both retail and trade) were ridiculously high at that time. The timing was just perfect. I thought it would go away just as fast, but it seemed the prices prevailed for more than a year. I guess when supply is constrained, it takes more time to work that out. For a comparison, another BMW store offered 5 (FIVE) grand less and the UCM did not even bother to look at the car (the first one inspected it quite thoroughly).
This tells me that the used car trade is a wild one - as NYC Guy said, you never know what sits in dealers' heads.
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sterlingdog North CarolinaPosts: 6,984"I am really LMAO with your last post."
I don't know why you found my post particularly humorous but, if it made you feel better, then that is fine.
"...that a retired Dr would still use Dr in his name."
Why would he not? Though retired, he/she can still write perscriptions, do consultations, and be called upon in an emergency. My sister and BIL spent ten years of their lives and a great deal of money to become doctors. During those ten difficult years, other people had begun their careers and were earning money. I have known many doctors and, retired or not, they were always referred to as "Doctor". You may say it is strange, but I would find it even more strange to suddenly begin calling a doctor "Mr." so and so. It wouldn't make sense and it errs on the side of being disrespectful.
Educators holding a PhD also spent about ten years earning their title, depending on whether they went straight through or worked on the degrees while employed. Most of my friends took courses and worked on their dissertations while employed---not an easy task. If they wish to continue using their title once retired, they have certainly earned the right to do so.
There are other titles which are also permanent: A minister is always a "Rev", a former president is always "Mr. President", a retired Pope is still "Pope", etc. My feeling is that people should be respected for their education and hard work, whether they are retired or not.
Always enjoy hearing these stories. Thanks, Mike.
While I like me some "skinny" deals, it's a waste of my time, the salesman's time, the dealership's time to go in with an expectation that the dealership is going to lose money on me so they can make it up on someone else. That's a pretty poor business plan. If you go in thousands under what a dealer can make a profit, why bother? You're only going to frustrate yourself, and the dealer.
However, if I have done my due diligence, and I've priced my trade correctly, add a little something on the new car side, a deal should be painless and quick. I rarely have any pushback if I've explained, up front, my desire to make a quick deal, where I get a deal, and the dealer makes money. One shot!
Where things get sticky is when the dealer and I disagree on the condition of a trade. In general, I feel dealers rate trades (at least my trades) a grade or two lower than I do. I understand they're trying to maximize their profit on the trade. But, there's not THAT MUCH of a delta between the condition of my car, and their rating of the car.
The other "gotcha" I've seen, many times a dealer will show me auction reports (like Manheim) which always has the absolute lowest numbers for unreconidtioned cars and unconfirmed condition.
If a dealer will indeed take my trade to auction, I understand their offer on a trade. However, as soon as they tell me it's going to auction, I see it on the front line of their used car lot with a little wax on it, with a 40% upcharge of the trade value they offered.
That's why I don't accept the Manheim numbers any more.
The dealer may indeed send it to auction. But, they're in the business of selling cars, both new and used. And mine are some clean, sound cars when/if I trade them. Unless the car is a hopeless case, it's on their lot. That means it's worth more than Manheim.
I explain that if questioned where my numbers come from.2018 Acura TLX SH AWD ASpec0
Try green or black tea. Soak the teabags in hot water then apply to the stained area. It should work like a charm. By the way, this remedy is also good for getting rid of puffy eye bags.
I doubt that Richard's eyes were puffy. He had no problem seeing the bird doo doo. :P
Richard I don't have an answer for this but I agree that the top could be stained by now. The suggestion about a black Sharpie pen may be your best bet at this point. :sick:
If you weren't so cheap we would be hearing about a new car purchase but we know better than to wait for that to happen.
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '12 Legacy Limited 6 cyl0
I thought most convertible rear windows were made out of heavy-duty glass. I guess there are still manufacturers who don't want to design the folding mechanisms to accommodate glass. My 1967 Pontiac Bonneville convertible had a tempered glass rear window.
In '66 I was going to buy my first new car. I debated whether to buy a '66 Grand Prix convertible or a '66 Bonneville two door hardtop. Because convertibles back then always had to have the rear window replaced after a few years because they yellowed I was telling that to the salesman/owner and he said, "you won't have to worry about that anymore with the Grand Prix because the window is glass and it is sewn in so you don't even have to be sure to unzip it to prevent it from cracking when you put the top down. GM just started that this year. So you'll have to find another excuse for not wanting a convertible." I did and it was that convertibles got to rattling back then, after a few years, so I chickened out and bought the Bonneville. What a boat.
FWIW, I remember the window sticker on the Bonneville to this day. It was $ 4007. The Grand Prix was almost $400 more, which was a good bit more back then. I was single and I could have easily afforded it but the noising thing scared me off.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but my thought on trades is that if the...
Yes, dino, you are correct, HOWEVER, his trade was a Chevy with dings, scratches and a few dents. We were selling Infiniti vehicles. I had to wholesale the car because I did not want to fix the sheet metal and repaint the car.
If, on the other hand, he brought in an Infiniti, and it was in good condition, that would be a different story.
OK? Understand where I am coming from, dino?
2018 Mercedes S4500
That's why I don't accept the Manheim numbers any more
A dealership should never rely on one source for wholesale ACV's on a trade. We always used Manheim (the most current and up-to-date actual sales of cars like the ones we get) AND BlackBook which is published weekly by the National Dealers Association.
Let's assume I have a trade and Manheim recent auction results shows a range of $15,000 - $16,000. That is a wide spread, and one has to realilze you don't know the equipment or options on those cars. But you can tell condiiton is there is a low dollar sale on a unit or two. Then, I look at my Blackbook. I add the +'s and subtract the -'s, and I end up with a number. I compare to the two numbers. Blackbook would tend to be a little higher than Manheim because you are adding for options, taking away for damage or lack of certain desired options. Say I get a value of $16,500+/- a few hundred.
I usually averaged the two results to come up with an ACV that I could live with if the car were to go to auction.
That is how most dealers work. If the car is something you want to keep on the lot, you add a thousand or so, maybe more if it is a super clean car. But if you are not going to keep the car on the lot, you must wholesale it.
It is an iffy business, and many deals lose money because an appraisal was too high and the wholesale result brings in a few thousand less than you allowed. That has happened to me every so often.
If I were you, graphicguy, I would ask to look at Blackbook, Manheim, as well as a Edmunds or Kbb, or both. Get an average of all three or four, then structure your deal.
2018 Mercedes S4500
In '66 I was going to buy my first new car.
I remember those days well, *jmonroe! When I totalled my GTO after only 6 months of ownership, I bought a Pontiac Bonneville convertible - glass rear window. It was fire engine red and red leather seats - a truly beautiful car, but truly a "beast" if you know what I mean. Unfortunately I lived in Chicago at the time and I gave up on the car because it never got warm enough inside to satisfy me. But, a truly monster of a car. Low, very long, and nice interior.
A few months after buying that, I bought a Corvette Stingray Coupe, Unfortunately, as most of you already know, one of my roommates ran a parking curb and the car landed on the transmission and oil pan. Car was never the same after that. So, I bought another GTO in "68 I believe it was. They had slimmed out the body, it was shorter, a 400 c.i.d. engine and a Hurst four speed I believe it was. That was a nice car, but my '66 GTO was my most favorite of cars in the 20th century. Now, of course, I'm a Mercedes man - tried everything else out there, but nothing compares to the quality, ride, handling and performance of the Mercedes - not to mention the great pricing I get on them.
Ahhh, those were the good old days when gasoline was 65 cents a gallon - remember those days, *jmonroe?
2018 Mercedes S4500
cdnpinhead Forest Lakes, AZPosts: 4,299. . . the good old days when gasoline was 65 cents a gallon . . .
I remember when gas was 35.9 a gallon and under 30 cents during gas wars. I was riding a motorcycle in those days, and a week's worth of gas cost 75 cents, more or less. On long trips I might need a five dollar bill.
You guys went (& go) through cars like Sherman went through Georgia. My first car was a '65 MGB purchased in '69 that I drove 104K miles in four years. I've owned and disposed of six other cars since then, for an average of six years each.0
Ahhh, those were the good old days when gasoline was 65 cents a gallon - remember those days, *jmonroe?
What continent were you on in 1966? I seem to remember gas being around 30 cents a gallon in the Burgh area back then. :confuse:
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '12 Legacy Limited 6 cyl0
Back in 1995 I was leasing a new Camry for my wife, and she was with me. I don't remember the particulars of the deal now, but we worked out an agreement with the salesman that we were all happy with.
He went to get his s/m approval and when he came back, the annual mileage allowance had changed from 15,000 miles per year to 12,000 mpy, and the payment stayed the same.
The poor salesman had a sick look on his face when we said no thanks, and started to walk out. He had worked hard and we liked him. So out we go and no one stopped us. We got to our car, backed out to leave...and the s/m came running out the door and said he would do the original deal. The Camry turned out to be a great car.
In 2008 I walked out on a deal on a barely used 2008 Infiniti coupe. We were only a couple of hundred dollars apart and I think the dealer was all in. This was on a Friday and they let me walk. I went back on Monday and took the deal they had offered on Friday. Win some, lose some.
I feel the same as you. Maybe the customs are different in Canada. Like the spelling.
I agree with using the Sharpie because the spots are probably bleached out and no amount of scrubbing is going to help.
No, absolutely. This guy had no leg to stand on. The only value he could get anywhere would be auction, as no franchise dealer (even Chevy, but definitely not a lux car outlet) would want to put such a clunker on sale without some serious work. So the trade was a a transaction low upside and high downside potential, as you would not likely get much more for it at an auction, but you could get much less, easily.
What I'm saying is that when you actually have a nice enough car that requires only minor reconditioning, your position can be a bit stronger. Being aware of that you can spot a lowball or no-ball, just like that UCM guy with my STI. At one place the guy actually wanted the car, at the other one didn't bother even to check it out, dropped some lowball value to make me go away (and I did). Which tells me that when sometimes sales people (here or there) say it is worth what it's worth, that may be true, but it is still conditional on actual circumstances and car's destination.
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Henderson re-signs with Titans
The Jetstar Gold Coast Titans are excited to announce that talented prop Michael Henderson has been re-signed by the club until the end of the 2012 season.
Henderson, who still had 18 months to run on his existing contract, has agreed to a new three-year extension which will see him remain in Titans colours for the next four seasons.
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I bought Real Leaders Don't Do Powerpoint by Christoper Witt ($15 at Amazon) on a trip, Powerpoint catching my eye and then deciding it was something I needed to read. It's not anti-Powerpoint, it's more about passion and messaging, something I've come to appreciate in both business and politics. For me the essence of the book was that to be a good to great leader you have to be able to communicate well. Some of that is body language. More of it is selling ideas and your ability to make to them happen.
You could call it speech writing and it wouldn't be wrong. As a blogger/writer there is value in shaping words for the desired impact, to me it's easily a step harder to write words that you or someone else will speak and then deliver them with the value add that only a good speaker can do. First you have to have a message, one that you're passionate about. Then you have to learn to deliver it in a way that opens doors instead of closing them.
Technical speaking is on the opposite end of this - there we're trying to portray complex ideas in a way that others can follow and learn from with typically no attempt to inspire or challenge. Technical speaking is far more teaching than speaking. Not bad, just different.
To give you a feel for the book, in one chapter the author talks about being yourself, being bigger and louder, being passionate, and being dramatic. If you don't see value or challenge in those, you won't enjoy the book. On the other hand, if you want to start down the road to real speaking, I think this book is a start and is approachable. Not sure? Think about speeches from history you admire. Was it the message or the delivery? Would it have been as good if you delivered it?
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MLB.com revealed it's top 100 prospects last night, and, as expected, some notable Chicago Cubs' farmhands made an appearance.
Outfielder Brett Jackson, 23, was the Cubs' top draft pick in 2009, and came in at number 33. He is thought by most to be the Cubs' top prospect, and MLB.com appears to agree. Jackson is expected to start the year at AAA Iowa, where he finished the 2011 season. Depending on injuries and how the outfield shakes out, he could be in Chicago by midseason.
First baseman Anthony Rizzo, 22, is new to the Cubs' system, having been acquired in an early January trade in a deal that sent Andrew Cashner to the Padres. Rizzo was ranked 37th on the list, and, like Jackson, is expected to start the year at AAA Iowa before possibly coming to Chicago mid-season.
Shortstop (probably soon-to-be third baseman) Javier Baez, 19, was the Cubs' top draft pick in 2011. He was ranked 62nd, and will probably at low-A or A-ball next year. His time is still a long way off.
Before you get too excited, keep in mind: with 30 teams in baseball, mathematically, each team should have about three players in the top 100 (3.333 to be more precise (3.333333 to be even more precise (I could go on))). The Cubs, therefore, are actually slightly behind the curve.
It's fair to guess that the only other player who was close to making the list was outfielder Matt Szczur, who is uniquely athletic, and had modest success in his first full professional season in 2011. The Cubs' top pitching prospect, Trey McNutt, is coming off an injury-filled, disappointing 2011 season. Otherwise, you can assume he would have been in there somewhere as well.
Fear not. The future remains bright in the Cubs' system, but it shines brightest at the lowest levels. Once a number of those untested youngsters are tested – and pass – the Cubs' farm system will be getting a great deal more due.


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Return of the Older French Girl
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I love these posts of everyday people in France. Such style!ReplyDelete
OFG's are the best. Love the photos--I remember the long-haired one holding hands, and her "long stride," too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the OFG photos...I love their style, being an OAG (older american girl) myself! Hope your back is better....I had a spinal disc issue this past summer...not fun. Never had any back problem before that and it was terrifying. My chiropractor got me through it. Love your paintings! You have inspired me to get out my watercolors!ReplyDelete
This made me think of my Great Aunt Irene who died a few years ago. I believe she was 92. Our family is Canadian French, and she spoke with this deep voice with a French accent. It was so wonderful to listen to her. All of our relatives around her age spoke French, but unfortunately it was never taught to the new generations. My sister and I learned Spanish in school, as we had several good Spanish friends. Anyway, there is nothing more wonderful than an OFG!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the post! I am in the 50's group and love to look at the details and style of OFG's.ReplyDelete
Get well!
Love it!ReplyDelete
Great post. So nice to see something fun about older women. Who has earned her wrinkles and gris hair but still manages to look pretty fab. :)ReplyDelete
C'est vraiment adorable ca!ReplyDelete
Love these photos of everyday, street style with more mature women in the streets of Paris!
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Loved this. When we lived in Paris, my hairdresser said every French woman over 40 is blonde (Catherine Denueve?). Like the lady with the bike? or your cute cousine.ReplyDelete
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What about FRENCH MEN?ReplyDelete
Eminence gris.
I needed an OFG moment, thanks Carolg!ReplyDelete
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Weapons cache found buried in Cape Cod woods
Police: Weapons not loaded, in protective cases
Weapons cache found buried in Cape Cod woods
Police: Weapons not loaded, in protective cases
DENNIS, Mass. —
Police on Cape Cod are trying to figure out who owns a weapons cache that was found buried in the woods on Monday.
Dennis police said they were called to a wooded area between Whittier Drive and Madison Road on Monday after a several guns were found.
Officers found two handguns, a 12 gauge shotgun and a .22-caliber rifle in a shallow hole. All of the weapons were unloaded and in protective cases, police said.
Officers also found a World War II-era mortar round which was inside a canvas bag.
A bomb technician from the Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene and determined the round was inert.
Police said they do not know who owns the weapons.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Dennis Police Department at 508-394-1315.


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Warriors roll wasteful Tigers
A sublime performance from halfback Shaun Johnson has guided the New Zealand Warriors to a 24-14 victory over the Wests Tigers tonight at Leichhardt Oval in front of 11,436 fans.
With a point to prove following the midweek news of Benji Marshall's impending departure from the club, the Wests Tigers started indifferently, spilling the ball in the first set and being forced to defend their line early.
The Tigers were quickly able to turn rocks into diamonds at the other end of the park, winger David Nofoaluma benefiting from a simple overlap to score in the corner just a few minutes later. Playing some exciting footy, they went on to add to the scoreboard in the 14th minute when Chris Lawrence made the Warriors defence look feeble. Two misses from two attempts from Marshall meant the hosts remained within striking distance for a gallant Warriors side, who were able to get on the board themselves through halfback Shaun Johnson in the 30th minute.
What followed was one of the better individual efforts of the season, with Tigers' winger Tim Simona swatting off several defenders before kicking ahead, seemingly for inside support runners, instead chasing the kick himself and getting to the ball first to score. The try meant the hosts led by eight at halftime.
Another diabolical start for the Tigers saw the Warriors score in the first minute of the second half, Konrad Hurrell grabbing his side's second try.
The Tigers fought back and almost scored in the 50th minute before New Zealand took the lead for the first time in the 56th. A Tigers kick across field was collected by Shaun Johnson and the young half sprinted almost 90 metres to score and put his side in front. Simon Mannering almost followed it up minutes later but was ruled to have knocked on.
Mannering wasn't to be denied a second time in the 69th minute though, benefiting from a Shaun Johnson kick ahead to score the match-sealer. Johnson maintained a perfect kicking record nailing four from four, before missing a field goal attempt just seconds from fulltime.
The win puts the Warriors within swatting distance of the edge of the eight, equal with a glut of teams on 20 competition points as the race for positions in the lower half of the top 8 heats up. The Tigers now sit four points adrift with the Broncos and Cowboys leap-frogging them on points differential.
Next week the Tigers will face a stern test when they host Manly at Campbelltown Stadium on Monday night, while the Warriors will be looking to test their credentials when they host the Storm at Mt Smart Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Match Details
Wests Tigers 14 New Zealand Warriors 24
Venue: Leichhardt Oval
Crowd: 11436
Halftime Score: Wests Tigers 14-6
LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Shaun Johnson
2 points - Konrad Hurrell
1 point - David Nofoaluma
Tries: David Nofoaluma, Chris Lawrence, Tim Simona
Conversions: Benji Marshall (1/3)
Tries: Shaun Johnson (2), Konrad Hurrell, Simon Mannering
Field Goals: Shaun Johnson (0/1)
Conversions: Shaun Johnson (4/4)
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Interchange: 14. Ava Seumanufagai 15. Jack Buchanan 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Braith Anasta 18. Shaun Spence
1. Kevin Locke 2. Glen Fisiiahi 3. Dane Nielsen 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Sam Rapira 9. Nathan Friend 10. Ben Matulino 11. Feleti Mateo 12. Simon Mannering (c) 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Charlie Gubb 15. Jacob Lillyman 16. Todd Lowrie 17. Dominique Peyroux 18 Ngani Laumape 20. Russell Packer 21. Suaia Matagi
Scored by David Nofoaluma. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall unsuccessful.
The hosts are on the board first - rookie David Nofoaluma scores in the corner! Benji can't add the extras.
Wests Tigers 4-0
Scored by Chris Lawrence. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall unsuccessful.
Some poor defence out wide from the Warriors sees Chris Lawrence slice through the line. The wind isn't helping Marshall, who misses another conversion attempt.
Wests Tigers 8-0
Scored by Shaun Johnson. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
A great break for the Warriors and it's Suaua Matagi throwing the final pass for Shaun Johnson to score the visitors' first. He converts his own try, reducing the margin to two. Momentum shift in progress!
Wests Tigers 8-6
Scored by Tim Simona. Conversion attempt by Benji Marshall successful.
WOW! A superb individual effort from Tim Simona - he gets the ball out wide inside his own half, gets away from several defenders before kicking ahead for himself... he wins the race and grounds it! Marshall converts for an eight-point lead at the break.
Wests Tigers 14-6
Scored by Konrad Hurrell. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Terrible defence from the Tigers... Hurrell's crossed early for the Warriors and Johnson converts! Great start for the visitors!
Wests Tigers 14-12
Scored by Shaun Johnson. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
A scintillating try from the Warriors, Shaun Johnson scoops up a kick deep in his own half and outpaces the opposition to run around 80 metres. He converts his own try.
New Zealand Warriors 18-14
Scored by Simon Mannering. Conversion attempt by Shaun Johnson successful.
Johnson's on fire! He puts a neat kick through for his skipper and Mannering won't be denied this time. That might just be enough as Johnson converts for a ten point lead.
New Zealand Warriors 24-14
Field goal attempt by Shaun Johnson unsuccessful.
Shaun Johnson has a stab at the field goal but it hits the post. That'll be all with just 20 seconds on the clock.
New Zealand Warriors 24-14


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RE: Hello
(04-10-2013 10:41 AM)evenheathen Wrote:(04-10-2013 10:32 AM)cjlr Wrote: Prove it.
Can't imagine that's comfortable for you.
Sounds like more trouble than it's worth.
... this is my signature!
RE: Hello
Don't give up now Cjlr - - it was just getting good.
Much more entertaining, easier to read, and possibly more relevant than most of the rest of this thread.
A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move to higher levels. ~ Albert Einstein
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(04-10-2013 09:35 AM)Slowminded Wrote: One question remains , why do pompous presumptuous cunts like chippy draw so much attention?
bc evil and rights are confused in same reality
like ur signature is saying positive is objective fact
imagine what others mean by reading this, they will enjoy planing ur hell, to show u what positive is about, and they will b true within themselves present free mean, that there is only one fact about existence, the intelligence to use others energies to stay superior as much as u can as free sense still, otherwise it is hell lost in everything being needs
bc it is all about the difference between right and not right
right is already free so can see without meaning him so is objective sight means
not right keep asking for his freedom as if it is smthg u can get when it is suppositely the present mean, but they wont admit it, while keeping blablabla about everything and beyond saying it but claiming that they are accordingly to wat infinite nature is
bc they like the idea that they can b right as sharing the same of wat infinite got from superiority and positive n life, so hate the idea of right stating that any right is the positive freedom that enjoy meaning all rights
u see it is a different landscape sight ..
bc right is an objective concept so only true free conscious can enjoy objective value, since they wont bother staying still as they are when freedom is what they are they dont ask for more
bc positive truth is true object so a source of relative wills to abuse the object the true and the positive
so positive is misconceived in terms of what u get to b superior present
i dunno why is there such clarity of levels fact in truth,..actually i know now it is clear, bc truth is infinite superiority so only superiority, so it is normal that there is shit and supreme rights as the translation of truth existence, different levels of edges
when obviously there is no reason why one is like u and another is like him
u cant b him and he cant b u ever
now the only thing we need is some truth kind of superior freedom to support right levels, what is level up and what is level down objectively
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(04-10-2013 10:44 AM)cjlr Wrote:(04-10-2013 10:41 AM)evenheathen Wrote: You wanna take a step back? Yer standing on it.
That's not what Kim said.
But now I have come to believe that the whole world is an enigma, a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our own mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying truth.
~ Umberto Eco
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(04-10-2013 09:52 AM)Bucky Ball Wrote: I know you are too lazy to actually read that link which was written in 2012, long before you ever darkened the door at TTA, so I'll copy a few of the points.
It isn't a question of laziness it is because I can find something better to read than a Chick tract expanded into a screed by a fuckwit on the internet. The Allah is a moon-god idea is based on pseudo-history from the loonie wing of the the Christians.
Quote:You won't acknowledge them, but they're there for anyone to see.
No I won't acknowledge an idea in a Chick tract as having any merit and I do so without a skerrick of dissonance.
04-10-2013, 09:06 PM (This post was last modified: 04-10-2013 11:22 PM by Bucky Ball.)
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(04-10-2013 09:02 PM)Chippy Wrote:(04-10-2013 09:52 AM)Bucky Ball Wrote: I know you are too lazy to actually read that link which was written in 2012, long before you ever darkened the door at TTA, so I'll copy a few of the points.
Thanks for proving you didn't read anything.
It does put your bullshit about Dawkins in context.
There are mountains of evidence it predated Morey, and certainly more than your little cartoon site has, which you seem to frequent, for your truths.
If you use cartoons for your education, no one can help you.
I saw a catoon about Jebus. That makes it true. Chippy says so. But I'm not allowed to talk about that, cuz it's on the forbidden list of topics.
Please announce your update to Index of Forbidden Topics, your holiness, so we won't all go to atheology hell.
Insufferable know-it-all. It is objectively immoral to kill innocent babies. Please stick to the guilty babies.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Kathryn Maguet, the Center Series Director at the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center, has been named the executive director of the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University. She will begin her duties on May 9.
"Kathryn Maguet brings to the Weis Center a wealth of experience, ranging from academics to film festivals and community outreach," Bucknell Provost Mick Smyer said. "We look forward to her bringing this experience to further developing programming for one of the finest performance halls in the region."
As executive director, Maguet will supervise and administer all aspects of the Weis Center. She will be responsible for programming and curating Weis Center events, including the Weis Center Performance Series, and for negotiating performance contracts as well as developing and coordinating promotional materials for events.
Maguet will work with academic and administrative departments on matters of campus performing arts and cultural programming, including master classes as possible for appropriate academic departments.
Artistic and educational programming
As director with the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center, Maguet was responsible for booking, presenting and evaluating the diverse performing arts season there. She worked closely with academic departments and faculty from the University of Massachusetts and the Five Colleges system to develop relevant collaborative programs and projects connected to the curriculum.
Maguet directed strategic development of the center's artistic and educational programming. She also developed student arts administration internship opportunities and co-created student participation and attendance initiatives for students within the Five Colleges system.
Arts experience
Prior to her position at the University of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center, Maguet held similar positions at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts in Idaho, Peery's Egyptian Theatre in Utah, and Hamilton College in New York. She also served as director of marketing and public relations with the Ballet Arts Minnesota/City Children's Nutcracker Project in Minneapolis.
Maguet received her bachelor of science degree in communications and dance from Illinois State University, her bachelor of arts degree in theater arts from Millikin University, and her master of arts degree in arts administration from The American University.
She has been an adjunct faculty member in theater arts at Weber State University and professor of theater arts at Mankato State University. She also served as the Bud Greenspan Film Festival coordinator with the Salt Lake Cultural Olympiad and venue manager with the Sundance Film Festival.
The 1,200-seat Weis Center at Bucknell each year hosts nearly 100 professional and campus music, dance and theater events, as well as lectures, convocations and other functions. Bill Boswell, who served as its executive director for 22 years, is retiring April 30.
The executive director search committee included Jim Rice (chair), associate provost and dean of graduate studies; Lois Svard, professor of music; Renee Gosson, associate dean of the faculty and associate professor of French; Paula Davis, associate professor of theater and dance; Dave Myers, executive director of government and foundation relations; and Param Bedi, chief information officer.
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Dying to be green? Natural burials in New York
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If someone asked me to describe your website I would say it covers every aspect of life imaginable and provides insight into greener ways of doing things – now I'm going to have to change my description to life and death. A great article, thanks.
I read in a book called the Toxic Consumer that there is anecdotal evidence from undertakers that we all now take longer and require higher temperatures to be cremated – possibly because of a lifetime of absorbing chemical preservatives.
As a person who entered into working in a Green Burial cemetery in California in 2004 and who has a green burial products business ever since I must say that Green burial is actually NOT nearly as popular in California (where cremation is around 75% )but is much more popular back east in the Great Lakes area's of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana,Wisconsin imparticular.
California is a very transient place where people leave their home states and their traditions to come here for wealth or to be able to be themselves freely: Gold rush, dot-com, hippies, gay movement,stem cell research etc.to name a few.
Burial is for people who want to be near loved ones to go and visit gravesites near other family members, have ceremonies, have ritualized religious closure. Very healing really.
Cremation is for the most part very fast, not much closure, "scattered in the wind",certainly not "Green" but it's huge, transcendant and most definately more popular than Green burial in California.
Most old "hippies" and others here are almost militant in their "freedom" to be cremated coupled with a universal disdain for ALL funeral directors across the board not understanding how many wonderful hardworking, compassionate funeral directors there are who go into homes day and night,take out family members ,suicides, teen drug overdoses in the middle of the night and work with grieving families to try and help horrible situations as well as the everyday ordinary mess of dead bodies. Difficult job that deserves the same respect as any other profession.If it were not for these open-minded caring individuals working with others wanting it "Green burial would not be available across the country the way it is finally beginning to be.


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Environmental Science Program to Launch Floating Wetland at Local Park
A pond in Lexington is getting an environmental boost from an innovative project this week.
Bluegrass Community College Environmental Science Technology Program is literally launching a project to improve Gainesway Park Pond in Lexington. Several floating wetland islands will be released onto the surface of the pond on Friday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m.
While these wetland islands will be fascinating and pleasant additions to the pond, their main purpose is not aesthetic but functional. Floating wetland islands are water treatment systems that remove pollutants and reduce algae in small bodies of water. Additionally, the islands provide a natural habitat for wildlife such as frogs, turtles and birds.
Community members are invited to watch the launch of the islands at Gainsway Park, 3495 Appian Way, Lexington, KY. Water quality experts will be on hand to answer questions about the project.
These floating islands are a pilot project administered by the Bluegrass Community College Foundation in cooperation with Friends of Wolf Run, LFUCG Divisions of Parks and Recreation, Water Quality and Environmental Policy and several community groups. The pilot project has been generously funded by donations from Battelle ($2000), JHawk Construction ($300), UMAC Services ($200), Eco Grow ($200) and Foam Design Inc. $200)
Once the islands are afloat, Gainesway Pond will be monitored for improved water quality, and the islands will be judged for durability and effectiveness of plant materials. A group of students and judges from the community will monitor the islands performance over the summer. Members of the winning islands team will be designated as Island Masters.
Effective island designs may be used in ponds and waterways throughout Lexingtons watersheds.
This pilot project is part Lexingtons Stormwater Quality Management Plan, a comprehensive effort to improve water quality in the Fayette County watersheds. Last June, the first round of floating wetland islands was introduced to McConnell Springs Pond.


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Registration is now open for two camps, beginning in June.
"Archery camp is a great experience for campers with lots of fun-filled outdoor adventures," says Matt Stewart, shooting sports program coordinator. "This is a great opportunity to develop archery skills and to expose children to some of the exciting outdoor opportunities around them."
Campers should expect constant activity, including target practice, fishing, outdoor exploration, wildlife identification and hunter safety presentations.
Two upcoming camps include one at Laura S. Walker State Park in Waycross (June 5-7) and one at Wynfield Plantation in Albany (June 19-21). More camps are planned and will be listed on the WRD website as arrangements develop.
Archery camps are intended for youth ages 9-14 and on average cost $50 per camper. To register, an archery camp registration packet must be completed and turned in along with payment.
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What's new is old again this week in the world of collecting! Hasbro and Sideshow Collectibles celebrated May the Fourth with a series of new Star Wars announcements based on some of the franchise's favorite characters. Meanwhile, Diamond Select Toys revealed their Marvel Retro Spider-Man box set while Funko did the same with a series of new "Back to the Future" releases. Older films like "Planet of the Apes," "RoboCop" and "Psycho" also got new collectibles alongside newer entries like "The Avengers" and modern day "Doctor Who."
STAR WARS | As the number one source of Star Wars action figures, Hasbro decided to celebrate May the Fourth by unveiling a pair of upcoming 6-inch Black Series offerings. Everyone will be able to pick up the Yoda figure which comes with the Jedi master's walking stick, lightsaber and snake pal. Meanwhile, Comic-Con International in San Diego attendees (and online shoppers) will be able to buy the Jabba The Hutt Throne Room Action Figure Set exclusive which comes with Jabba and his little pal Salacious Crumb as well as his fancy hookah.
MARVEL LEGENDS | It looks like Hasbro has plans for a new X-Men line of Marvel Legends figures. We don't have many details to go on, just this Japanese catalog scan posted on TheFwoosh, but that sure looks like a new wave consisting of Magneto, Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Stryfe and Jubilee to us! We'll keep you posted as more details are released in English.
RETRO MARVEL | Diamond Select Toys and EMCE Toys have teamed up several times over the years to recreate vintage MEGO figures with modern day tooling. They've done everything from "Star Trek" to "Planet of the Apes," but just recently struck a deal to do the same with Marvel characters! The first offering from the Marvel Retro line will be none other than Spider-Man in a deluxe gift set. The set comes with two different Spidey suits as well as a Peter Parker one and a variety of hands to allow all kinds of different display options. The boxes are designed for collectors and limited to just 3,000 pieces. Future subjects include Captain America, Wolverine and Thor.
BATMAN '66 | There isn't usually much crossover between the world of action figure and statue collectors and that of high end doll aficionados, but there is when Tonner is involved. In this case, Tonner has a pair of pieces that will appeal to both: Batman and Catwoman from the vintage '60s "Batman" TV show. Both come with removable cloth costumes to reveal the hand-painted faces underneath. In Catwoman's case, that face belongs to Julie Newmar, the woman who played the character in the show's first two seasons. Both dolls can be pre-ordered today.
SPIDER-MAN | Diamond Select Toys and Luke's Toy Store have a real treat for fans of Spider-Man's rogues gallery. The brand new Luke's exclusive MiniMates 4-pack includes Sandman, Dr. Octopus, Carnage and Lizard figures grouped together under the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man banner. Everyone in the pack comes with extra parts that show off their human sides except for Ock. The 4-pack can be pre-ordered from Luke's now.
THE AVENGERS | Even though his second movie already came out, the world is still ready, willing and able to see more Captain America figures. This next one comes from Good Smile Company and is actually based on the patriotic hero's appearance in "The Avengers." The figma action figure comes with the iconic shield, several different hands and poseable eyes so you can have your toy looking ten steps ahead just like the character!
DAREDEVIL | When it comes to blind lawyers with sonar powers dressing up in costumes and fighting bad guys, Daredevil is definitely our favorite. From the looks of things, Sideshow feels the same way because they just unveiled a brand new 17-inch-tall statue based on the iconic Marvel character perched atop a crumbled Justice statue base. The Premium Format Figure ships next March.
STAR WARS | Sideshow Collectibles unleashed a trio of new Star Wars collectibles in the wake of May the Fourth. The sixth scale line of figures will bring in a pair of heavy hitters including one of the franchise's more popular characters R2-D2! The 6.75-inch tall figure comes with a variety of tools and arms, but the Sideshow exclusive version comes with even more. Artoo will be joined by a 12-inch version of Jango Fett whose exclusive version comes with an alternate pilot head. Finally, Jedi Master Yoda gets shown huge respect thanks to this new Life-Size Figure standing 32 inches tall. Feel free to throw him in a backpack while you workout, but remember to lift with your legs.
DOCTOR WHO | Big Chief Studios Limited showed off some truly terrifying collectibles over on their Facebook page. The company plans to celebrate the Doctor's creepiest modern foes, the Weeping Angels with polystone 1:6 scale collectibles that comes either on its own or in a 2-pack. If you pre-order either one and pay in full right away, you get a mini Cherub Weeping Angel.
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PSYCHO | SPOILER WARNING for "Bates Motel" fans, but things don't work out so well between Norma and Norman Bates in the show's source material. Still one of the most effective reveals in horror, the part in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" where we find out what's really up with the mother-son dynamic is burned into plenty of memories. Thanks to Mezco, fans will be able to re-enact it all they want with their newly announced Mother Roto Plush. The piece stands 14 inches tall, but you'll need to supply your own in-scale rocking chair when it ships in October.
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I was immediately intrigued as this family has lead to many dead ends and brick walls. I replied that John Stein, buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, was my 2nd great-grandfather.
Through out the day I would check the website to see if there was a response to my message. Finally the next day I received the following:
"Their son, Charles F.A.Stein married my grandmother, Helena Schrieber. When he died, she later married Charles Gears. Charles Stein & Helena had 2 children, John Herman & Elizabeth (who died in a diphtheria epidemic). Charles Gears and Helena had 2 children, Rosalie, and Charles Jr. Both Herman and Charles (never married, no offspring) are deceased, but Herman has descendants. Rosalie said that the Steins would not associate with Helena after she married Charles Gears. My cousins have asked me to investigate their family. They would be Herman's grandchildren and great grand children."
My initial response reading the message was that of excitement. This researcher added several key pieces to the Stein family puzzle.
*My great-grand uncle, Charles F.A. Stein (son of my 2nd great-grand parents John and Mary Stein) was married to Helena Schrieber
*Charles F.A. Stein and Helena's children John Herman & Elizabeth died young in an epidemic
*After Charles F.A. Stein died Helena remarried to a gentleman named Charles Gears
*Helena & Charles Gears had two children
Adding this data into my Ancestry tree started tons of shaking leaves! Connections were made and additional information was discovered. Once again I was reminded what a wonderful resource this particular website has been over the years.
But that is not the end of the story!
What intrigued me the most about the email was the fact the Stein family no longer associated with Helena once she remarried. This seemed to be an odd reaction as her husband, Charles F.A.Stein, passed away years before she met Charles Gears.
Why would the Stein's be so upset about this relationship to the point of breaking communication? In fact many of the immediate family members were deceased well before Helena entered this second marriage.
I sent a message to this new connection to ask if they knew what could have caused the rift. As of yet there has not been a reply.
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Fred Williams in the You Yangs focuses on the turning point in Fred Williams' vision of the Australian landscape.
The enigmatic You Yangs range lies just over 20 km north of Geelong. Fred Williams first spotted the range in 1957 from the deck of the ship on which he was sailing home to Melbourne from London. Williams commenced drawing and painting in the You Yangs in 1962, and the geography provided him with various vantage points to focus on the distinctive rocky outcrops of the place, and the vast expanses of country that opened before him. It is his works of this period which led to what we now consider Fred Williams' 'classic' or signature interpretation of the Australian landscape.
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The Chicago Bulls try to win three straight games for the first time this season as they conclude a four-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers.
The Bulls lost the opener of the residency by a single point to the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 26, but rebounded to beat the Dallas Mavericks two nights later before notching a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
Luol Deng led the Bulls with 25 points, a season-high seven assists and six rebounds as Chicago won two straight for only the second time this season.
"It seemed like whenever we needed a bucket, he was making big shots. He played a really well, all-around game," Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich said about Deng, who has led the Bulls in scoring in two straight and six times total this season.
Joakim Noah had 12 points and 13 rebounds, while Carlos Boozer added 12 points and 12 boards. Chicago is 8-0 this season when the two post double-doubles in the same game.
Richard Hamilton had 15 points for Chicago and left the game briefly in the third period with a foot injury. An MRI on Sunday revealed a torn plantar fascia in his left foot, leaving the guard out indefinitely.
The 14-year veteran has averaged 13.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 15 games for the Bulls this season.
The Pacers inch closer to home after going 2-1 on the West Coast portion of their four-game road trip, which ends tonight in Chicago. Indiana won the first two games in California over the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings, but was handed a 103-92 defeat by the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.
David West scored a game-high 23 points to go with eight rebounds and George Hill chipped in 19 points in the setback, Indiana's second in its last six games.
West has scored in double figures in eight straight games, averaging 20.9 points per game over that span while topping 30 points twice.
"He's playing at an All-Star level right now. There's no other way to look at it. He's carrying the load and he's helping us tremendously on the defensive end," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said of West.
While West was leading the way, Paul George went scoreless in a game for the first time since April 13 versus Cleveland. The guard went 0-for-7 from the floor versus the Warriors, missing all five of his 3-point attempts.
The Bulls won two of three versus the Pacers a season ago and are 8-3 in the past 11 meetings overall. Indiana has lost 11 of its last 13 trips to Chicago, splitting two games there last season.


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NASA packs bucket and spade for new Mars mission
Going digging for ice
NASA is packing its things and getting ready for an ice-hunting trip to Mars. The space agency says it is preparing for the August 3 launch of the Phoenix lander, the first NASA mission specifically designed to touch and analyse water on the midget planet. The aim is to discover whether or not there are areas on the Martian surface that could, even now, harbour Martian microbes.
The plan is for Phoenix to land on a region of Mars with plenty surface ice: the northern, arctic plains. Once there it will dig down into the icy soil and look for signs that liquid water once flowed. The other main objectives of the mission are to determine if arctic soil could support life and to study the weather at a Martian pole.
"Phoenix has been designed to examine the history of the ice by measuring how liquid water has modified the chemistry and mineralogy of the soil," said Peter Smith, the Phoenix principal investigator at the University of Arizona.
"In addition, our instruments can assess whether this polar environment is a habitable zone for primitive microbes. To complete the scientific characterisation of the site, Phoenix will monitor polar weather and the interaction of the atmosphere with the surface."
NASA says it expects the ice layer to begin just inches below the soil. Once Phoenix has unfurled its 18 foot wide solar panels, it will start to dig down using its robotic arm. The arms is tipped with a camera and a conductivity probe to examine the surface before samples are collected and lifted to the lander's two analysis instruments.
At least one sample will be heated to check for volatiles such as water and organic molecules. The second instrument will examine the chemistry of the soil.
"Our 'follow the water' strategy for exploring Mars has yielded a string of dramatic discoveries in recent years about the history of water on a planet where similarities with Earth were much greater in the past than they are today," said Doug McCuistion, director of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA's HQ in Washington.
"Phoenix will complement our exploration of Mars by being our first attempt to actually touch and analyse Martian water water in the form of buried ice."
The timing of the launch is critical, because it determines the landing zone on Mars, and the best route to the planet. NASA has a three week launch window, opening on August 3, in which to get the lander into space on a trajectory that will hit the target. Each day of the two weeks has two possible launch times, separated by between 36 and 42 minutes.
Earth has a tighter orbit than Mars, and so once every 26 months or so it "laps" the smaller planet, passing a point of closest approach known as opposition. The best time to launch a mission to the Red Planet is a few months ahead of opposition, NASA explains, so that the amount of fuel required is minimised, and journey time is kept manageably short. The next opposition is of December 18 2007.
If Phoenix makes its launch window it will travel to Mars via the most direct route possible, and make its landing between May 25 and June 5 2008. ®


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Sorry for the silence, it's been a busy week. The first two weeks of school are nothing, and it's always the third when they get moving with who needs what. Shoes, cupcakes, volunteering, all the forms, and then the load of homework begins.
On the upside, I now have an Amazing Pumpkin Cupcake recipe, with a lemon zest cream cheese frosting. They were the first tray to empty at last night's bake sale. But I think Maya may have pushed extra hard on them, so the results could've been a little rigged.
Back to the Trunk Show, for those of you wondering. I did manage to croak out my speech, and it worked out just fine. There were 20-something people there, a tables' worth of knits to play with, and another table of Dark and Stormies for drinking.
The unexpected bonus was the buy one, get one free sale!
For me, one of the best parts was watching everyone put on the knits. At first, I have to say it was a little strange. I mean, they're my sweaters, you know, the ones in my closet, that I wear.. But I got over that weirdness in a few minutes, as it was so great to see how everyone looked in them, and what was flattering to each person.
I brought this one and it was the best one to watch. Everyone had a different way of wearing it - and it looked great on all of them, so yes, it will get written up eventually. Modeling it above is Ann, of Weaverknits, who stopped in. For those of you who don't know her stuff, she has some very cool ideas, knows how to add a new slant to a traditonal element, and has written some beautiful patterns. She also just published her own book, Craft Work Knit. Worth checking out!
She just flipped the edge up on the cardigan and pinned it, and voila, it looked amazing. So, we had it up, we had it down, we had it open, we had it over a shoulder, we pinned it at the top, and we pinned it down at the waist. I'm going to need a drink with a lot of different recipe options to represent this guy.
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The basic unit of decision making in an inclusive democracy is the demotic assembly, i.e. the assembly of demos, the citizen body in a given geographical area which may encompass a town and the surrounding villages, or even neighbourhoods of large cities. An inclusive democracy today can only take the form of a confederal democracy that is based on a network of administrative councils whose members or delegates are elected from popular face-to-face democratic assemblies in the various demoi. Thus, their role is purely administrative and practical, not one of policy-making like that of representatives in representative democracy.
The citizen body is advised by experts but it is the citizen body which functions as the ultimate decision-taker . Authority can be delegated to a segment of the citizen body to carry out specific duties, for example to serve as members of popular courts, or of regional and confederal councils. Such delegation is made, in principle, by lot, on a rotation basis, and is always recallable by the citizen body. Delegates to regional and confederal bodies should have specific mandates.
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A council court of randomly chosen citizens serves as a check on the tyranny of the majority , and rules on which body gets to vote on which issue. Delegates may vote differently from how their sending council might wish, but are mandated to communicate the wishes of their sending council. Delegates are recallable at any time. Referendums are possible at any time via votes of most lower-level councils, however, not everything is a referendum as this is most likely a waste of time. A parpolity is meant to work in tandem with a participatory economy .
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Based on previous literature, somatic pain was administered on the left limbs, and the visual stimuli used to evoke vicarious pain showed injuries to the right limbs. This mirrors the side of painful stimulation from the observer's point of view in an allocentric reference frame, but not an egocentric one; thus, lateralization of stimulus presentation could potentially determine some of the functional properties of the VPS. To test this, we repeated the signature response analysis with a left-right flipped version of the VPS pattern (excluding the occipital cortex), which preserves the pattern but with opposite laterality. The results remained the same: The flipped VPS pattern did not track somatic pain intensity ( t UL (27) = 1.47, n.s., t LL (27) = 0.04, n.s. , accuracy Hsom-Lsom = 50%, n.s. ), but did track vicarious pain intensity ( t UL (27) = 2.68, p<0.05, t LL (27) = 2.53, p<0.05, accuracy Hvic-Lvic = 79%, p<0.005). These results indicate that the laterality of the VPS, and by extension the laterality of the stimuli it was trained on, are not an important determinant of its functional properties.
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Patterns tailored to predict somatic and vicarious pain for each individual might be more accurate, and thus provide better markers for representation that could yield different results. Therefore, we performed within-participant classification of vicarious pain patterns across the whole brain and also within the bilateral aINS and dACC. We used unsmoothed (but corrected for slice-acquisition-time and motion, and warped to SPM's normative atlas) images for these analyses. Single-trial level analyses were conducted where first-level betas for each trial were estimated by modeling the 2s cue presentation, the 5, 7, or 11s variable pre-stimulus fixation period, the 11s stimulation (9 levels) and 4s rating periods, and the fixation cross epoch was used as an implicit baseline. Each of the 9 levels of the 11s stimulation period were modeled trial-by-trial with a total of 81 trial-level betas for each participant per experimental session. Trials with high variance inflation factors (VIFs > 2.5), and unreliable ratings were excluded from further analysis. The estimated betas were used for training classifiers (i.e., LASSO-PCR and SVM) for each participant. For each of the cross-validated iterations, one run with upper limb stimulation and one run with lower limb stimulation were excluded from the analysis. The classifier was trained on the trials from the remaining runs and the resultant pattern was tested both on the left out runs from the training modality (i.e., within modality cross-validation) and all trials from the other modality (i.e., between modality cross-prediction).
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Michael Rowe, PhD
Professor; Co-Director, Program for Recovery and Community Health; Principal Investigator, CMHC Citizenship Project
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As a non-clinician sociologist I am not licensed to provide direct clinical care, but I have had a significant impact on clinical care provision and planning at the CMHC and at additional Community Service Network (CSN) agencies. From 1993-2000 I was Project Director of CMHC's mental health outreach team to people who are homeless. The team integrated street-based clinical care with vocational, housing, and medical care from local social service agency partners. I was Principal Investigator of the 2000-2002 DMHAS-funded statewide Peer Engagement Specialist Study for engaging persons at risk of violence against self or others into treatment (with the CMHC Assertive Community Treatment Team as one of four study sites). In this capacity I also coordinated training for Peer Specialists prior to their deployment. Building on my citizenship research and practice, I am a leader in the new field of research and training on "forensic peer support" for persons with mental illness and criminal charges. In addition, I am working with a CMHC-affiliated social service and behavioral health treatment agency (Connection, Inc.) on using my NIMH-funded measure of citizenship to assess the citizenship status of criminal offenders with behavioral health disorders. A citizenship project for this group will likely follow at the agency. From 2001 to present I have been Principal Investigator of the CMHC Citizens Project, a community-based social support program for persons with mental illnesses and criminal charges. My randomized controlled study comparing the project to current treatment found positive clinical and community outcomes for the project, which won the 2012 Yale Department of Psychiatry Clinical Innovations in Psychiatry award. The Citizens Project has now been integrated within my larger, DMHAS-funded CMHC Citizens Collaborative (CCC).
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As head of Georgia's small state athletic commission last year, Andy Foster sat through an Assn. of Boxing Commissions discussion he believed was a bizarre waste of time: How to deal with post-operative transgender athletes.
Now, Foster is the executive officer of the California State Athletic Commission and the topic has never been more relevant.
Transgender female fighter Fallon Fox told Sports Illustrated on Monday that she was a man before undergoing surgery in 2006. Fox has won two pro women's mixed martial arts fights, including a recent knockout victory in Florida, where she is scheduled to fight again April 20.
Her fight promoter, Championship Fighting Alliance, has announced it will keep Fox in its MMA tournament despite the revelation.
Fox has worked to ease concerns of a major competitive advantage, telling Outsports, "They think she must be stronger, because she used to be a male. But if they look at the science of it, and what the hormones do to the male body, taken over a period of two to three years, it dissipates. That's what they found, and which is one of the reasons why the International Olympic Committee has allowed post-operative trans people to participate in the Olympics."