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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA -- I purchased (2)
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membership in April 2009 for my husband and I from Costco. At the time we were stationed at Ft. Lewis, WA and planned to retire and stay in the immediate area. In August, I was offered a job and it required me to move to Indiana. I immediately contacted 24 hour fitness customer service to inquire about a club in Indiana. They told me they did not have any clubs in the entire state and I could cancel my membership when I would no longer be able to use it. I told them to go ahead and cancel it and provide me with a letter or cancelled contract. 24 hour fitness told me to fax proof of my move to Indiana and they would issue me a refund. I called them the following day and they told me they received my fax and it would take about 7 days to process my requests. Next I asked about refunding the remaining months of my prepaid membership, and that's when the trouble begins. 24 hour fitness told me to contact Costco, because I purchased the memberships from Costco. Costco told me they could not issue me a refund because I had redeemed the 2 year membership certificates, and they told me 24 hour fitness would have to issue the refund. I went back and forth with 24 hour fitness and Costco for more than 2 weeks, until Costco told me to send them a copy of my husband and I membership cards and to have 24 hour fitness fax them a copy of my cancelled membership contracts. I contacted 24 hour fitness and I was told they would fax it by the end of the day. It did not happen and I have talked with 24 hour fitness 6+ times and I have talked with customer service reps, supervisors and individuals who claim to be managers and they have all told me lies to get me off of the phone. I spoke with a manager on the 23rd of September and I he told me he would ensure Costco received the fax no later than the 30th of September. On 30 September, Costco customer service sent me an email and told me they had not received anything from 24 hour fitness as of 6:12 pm. I called 24 hour fitness on 2 October and I spoke with a customer service representative who told me, they never received my proof of my move to Indiana and my membership had been reactivated back in August. I asked to speak with a manager immediately. After waiting over 25 minutes, a manager informed me, she would cancel my membership and it would take up to 30 days to receive confirmation. I can't believe a Costco who do any type of business with such a _______ company. FRUSTRATED and don't know where to go next!!!
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Posted by Skye on 2009-10-03:
You are the one responsible for cancelling in writing. You need to write a letter, send it, certified return receipt.
Do you really think a verbal cancellation would get them started?? They want your money. They don't care if you are able to use their services or not.
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-10-04:
Don't get offended, but breaking a contract is a courtesy, not a right. It isn't Cosco, nor the gym's fault you chose to move. Instead of all the aggravation, I would have just taken the loss since it was nothing the company's did.
Posted by dan gordon on 2010-12-02:
its a Costco issue not 24 hr fitness. Costco sells it at a very big discount vs 24hr and one of the stipulations is once you've activated it its, not cancellable, however they don't renew so your actually not out much money especially since you were paying about 1/2 of what you would have paid had you joined 24 hr fitness directly.
Posted by connie on 2011-12-30:
stated explicitly within the costco/24 hour fitness contract is that if you move outside a certain proximity, you are allowed to cancel. therefore, it is a RIGHT and not a courtesy. i would take it up with bbb.org if they dont deal with the issue appropriately and ethically.
Posted by Joe on 2012-12-31:
If you buy the prepaid membership from Costco, once you activate it, you won't be able to get any refund. if you cancel, you still can't get any refund so either go or don't.. it's lost.
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First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Durham tomorrow for a rally at the University of New Hampshire was also canceled ahead of the storm. The Obama campaign said its schedule changes are "being taken out of an abundance of caution to ensure that all local law enforcement and emergency management resources can stay focused on ensuring the safety of people who might be impacted by the storm."
The 1st Congressional District debate between Carol Shea-Porter and Frank Guinta scheduled for tonight was postponed. WMUR said it will now broadcast the live debate at 7 p.m. Friday.
Compared with last year's Hurricane Irene, Curtis said Hurricane Sandy is expected to bring more wind to New England.
"In Irene, we saw a lot of heavy rains in Vermont and New Hampshire, and not as much wind," she said. "Here, we'll be seeing more wind but not as much of the flooding."
During the day today, Curtis suggested residents "not plan on traveling anywhere."
Rain is expected to continue throughout the week, Curtis said, but by Thursday "we'll be looking at a normal rainy day."
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The General Workers Union deplores the attempts in which Arriva is intimidating drivers that are striking, following the GWU's directives, not to drive buses that do not have an adequate system of air conditioning. Once following the directives, members of the Management of Arriva drivers are threatening disciplinary steps against the drivers and not paying them for the hours they strike.
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"Arriva had all the time in the world to find a solution to this issue. Now it has to suffer the consequences of its inefficiencies," the union said.
The GWU added that buses will not be driven unless they are according to the standards issued by the transport authority.
In the meantime the management of Arriva extends its apologies to the general public who may have been affected by the action ordered by the union representing its drivers. Arriva officials will be meeting union representatives this afternoon to find the best way to mediate the current situation until the formal talks planned for the middle of this week.
Arriva wished to clarify that ninety nine percent of its busses are equipped with air conditioning units. The company said that it is also undergoing a process to install additional units on all busses, which work directly on the drivers cabin and most of Arriva's fleet has already been fitted with such units.
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A mother appeals a judgment terminating her parental rights and placing the child in the home of the child's maternal grandmother. The legislative intent to keep siblings together expressly yields to the best interest requirement. The child's safety and best interests are of paramount concern when determining placement. The trial court's judgment is affirmed. El Paso Court of Appeals, No. 08-12-00252-CV, 10-17-2012.
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I'm thinking of replacing my existing speaker cable particularly for my FR/FL speaker. The reason why I want to replace it is I would like to try experimenting on bi-amping with the same AVR (I read in some thread, it makes some difference).
My question is, will it matter if I have different type/brand of speaker for my front and surround? As much as I want to replace the surround speaker cable, I can't coz it's on the ceiling and would require a lot of work.
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One of the most persistent threads throughout the two years of imprisonment of accused Wikileaks leaker Private Bradley Manning has been the rumour that he is in fact, she–a transgender woman. Manning faces thirty charges, one of which "aiding the enemy" potentially carries the death penalty (though life in prison is more likely) for leaking hundreds of thousands of documents via the website Wikileaks including the shocking "Collateral Murder" video. Dismissed by many as a smear or simply irrelevant to the case, this transgender story has nevertheless refused to die.
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Why I Sing My Blues: Women and Hindi Soaps
Deciphering the universe of Hindi soaps demands an astute eye for the texture of relationships within joint families. A few clarifications, hence, for folk unfamiliar with the nuances of an Indian family. A home holds several generations of kin, sorted into couples and children, and authority is usually delegated by position rather than personality. A SAAS (chief villain) is a mother-in-law, a BAHU (doe-eyed acolyte) is the daughter-in-law.
This relationship is the primary conflict in most soaps, and the hierarchy is buttressed by assorted aunts, daughters, grandmothers, and sisters. Wise and virtuous husbands are objects of fawning exaltation; all husbands are the arbiters of this avid tussle between wife and mother to nurture them. Lower than a new bahu on the domestic totem pole are widows. A widowed saas, free of the baleful influence of needy men, will often hoard power and become a matriarch. Younger widows are bait.
Most despicable of all is the snide aunt who couldn't snare a man (and a life) for herself. 'Emancipated' spinsters – careerists, hedonists, divorcees, the implacably indifferent – have no voice in soapdom, which likes its women fertile and undemanding. Across genre and trope and theme, girls are penalised for challenging chromosomes. Women are killed cos they're pregnant, cos they're not, cos they're pregnant with the wrong sort of baby. There is even a soap imploring us to stay away from this cruel country.
Are Women A Class? Wal-Mart's Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
The gender discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart is over ten years old. It began in 2000, with a woman named Betty Dukes, who had then been employed as a greeter for nearly six years. She alleged that, despite excellent reviews, she had never been promoted by Wal-Mart; Wal-Mart, in turn, alleged that they had declined to promote her because she returned late from her lunch breaks. But Dukes did not back down, and her case spiraled out, both in terms of its plaintiffs and its potential consequences. It is now a class action lawsuit with over 1.6 million plaintiffs, all female. It has been called "historic," both for its size and for the questions it raises. For truly, the decision facing the Supreme Court now is not simply whether the Wal-Mart case is too large to be prosecuted as a class-action lawsuit. It is whether women constitute a class.
When U.S. District Judge Martin Jenkins gave the go-ahead for the case to proceed as a class action suit, in 2004, he did so on the basis of statistics. The plaintiffs in Dukes v. Wal-Mart, he found, presented "largely uncontested, descriptive statistics which show that women working in Wal-Mart stores are paid less than men in every region, that pay disparities exist in most job categories, that the salary gap widens over time even for men and women hired into the same jobs at the same time, that women take longer to enter into management positions, and that the higher one looks in the organization, the lower the percentage of women."
Vancouver Games & gender: Lindsay Vonn to Johnny Weir
Last week, writing about sports as labor, I noted that sports are a form of collective identification—of solidarity—a way to bring a community together around feats of strength and competition that have nothing to do with war or resources.
The Winter Olympics are going on, and they show off this identification principle in the extreme. People who think little of patriotism are encouraged to support their nation's athletes who do this not for money, like pro teams (though many of these athletes are professionals) but for glory—for themselves and for their country. It's international competition (and sometimes obnoxious jingoism), but with a nonviolent goal. Continue reading
Both corruption AND the gender gap should be dealt with in Mexico
Transparency International's annual ranking of corruption around the globe hit the news on November 17. It was not a happy occasion in Mexico. America's southern neighbor landed at 89 out of a total 180 governments measured this year (17 spots lower than in 2008), tied with such nations as Malawi, Moldova, and Rwanda.
This places Mexico well below many of its peers; among Latin American nations, ten governments were ranked cleaner than Mexico's (including Guatemala's, where the president has been implicated in the murder of a political enemy and the United Nations recently warned of a possible state capture at the federal level by drug gangs). Among the BRIC nations, the group of emerging economic giants with whom Mexico perennially aspires to be included, only Russia wound up worse than 89th place. Continue reading
Her Name Escapes Me
Popular culture in India depicts Punjabi girls as pretty and exuberant. Notwithstanding the perils of any generalization and the hyperbole of cinematic rendition, it is not far from the truth. Certainly not very far. Beauty is without doubt a relative concept. Having said that, a man with an ordinary heart, good vision and an eye for clear blue skies will more likely than not admire the quintessential Punjabi beauty. A stroll through the crowded and colorful streets in the small towns of the state or the coffee houses of the nation's capital will, rest assured, put some interpretive differences to rest.
Staring into the cavernous depths of a well, one after another they leap off the edge. The couple of elderly Sikh men with flowing grey beards mumble prayers, the verses broken only by the protestations of little girls scared and huddled as they are asked to jump to their deaths. Their pig tails billowing in the air, the colorful glass bangles sparkle for one last moment in the sun and the final cries are drowned in constant drone of the dust laden summer winds. These were amongst the many female victims of the communal carnage that accompanied the independence of India. The untold suffering of the largest human migration ever did not distinguish between religion or caste but, as in any civil conflict, violence against females became the central motif of revenge.
"Mad Men" and the horror of grey flannel masculinity
The popular show "Mad Men" concerns the advertising business in the early 1960's. It centers on the highly problematic life of Don Draper. It is authentic in its presentation of the time period, which includes its portrayal of gender roles and race relations. Women on the show are largely in search of a man to marry. It is expected that they will give up their jobs to keep house and raise babies. People of color are only portrayed doing menial labour. In a recent scene, Roger Sterling, who is played by John Slattery, dons blackface to entertain a group of his friends. In this sense, "Mad Men" often reveals the ugliness behind the much beloved Camelot era in the United States.
Much has been written about the isolation of the 1960's housewife. The white second-wave feminist movement launched much of their organizing behind the assertion that women had a right to be to work and be productive members of society. In the process, we have ignored the plight of the grey flannel suit that men of that period wore and its symbol as a form of yet another gender slavery. In Don Draper, we can see a man of great privilege who is nevertheless suffering from a highly conflicted identity.
Eudy Simelane: corrective rape, corrective death
Eudy Simelane was an athlete and a lesbian. In a perfect world that validated love in all of its forms, her sexuality would be a non-issue. In South Africa, however, identifying as a lesbian (or being accused of lesbianism) all too often leads to a violent death, despite a constitution that protects the rights of its GLBT citizens. Simelane was known as a top striker and she became the captain of the nation's soccer team. Her position would normally have placed her in high esteem.
Instead of being her country's sports hero, however, Eudy Simelane now lays buried beneath the soil: she was brutally gang-raped and stabbed exactly twenty-five times before dying. For Eudy, the issue was not just that she was a lesbian but that her appearance and gender expression were commonly understood to be butch.
According to the Times Online, at least twenty South African women have been killed in what are known as "corrective rapes" in the last five years. Lesbianism is considered to be unnatural and therefore women are systemically raped to convince them that their "true" orientation is heterosexual. This phenomenon reflects multiple forms of oppression for lesbians, bisexuals and queers who are victimized through these "corrective rapes."
Yoni is the wrong damn word: marginalization and exoticism
Why, oh, why does it have to be Yoni Ki Baat? Why? I'm South Asian, right? I'm solid South Asian. So why does it make my blood boil that South Asians are doing an adaptation of the Vagina Monologues called Yoni Ki Baat?
Well, I don't have a damn yoni, for one thing. The first time I read the word yoni, it was in a Nancy Friday book of sexual fantasies and some white chick was describing her power centre being plunged or whatever and calling it a yoni.
I do not call my c*** yoni. I'm Pakistani. We don't do Sanskrit in Pakistan, not on purpose, anyway (I take no responsibility for accidental Sanskrit). Pakistani vernacular has many words for vagina and none of them is yoni. So running into a performance of Yoni Ki Baat by South Asians in Seattle really just fries my onions all wrong.
However, I can deal. I know that in the US South Asian communities are dominated by Indianness and this is simply a reflection of the sub-continental hegemonic power structures. I don't like it, but I'm a lazy person and that's not a fight I'm going to pick on a 6-month quickie in Seattle.
A little bit of investigation, however, brings me the news that, no, in fact, even in Indian contexts, using yoni for vagina is extremely problematic. It's a Sanskrit word. Sanskrit is the base for north Indian languages, including, most prominently, Hindi. Using it successfully projects, once again, north India as true India and Dravidian south India as other. As incidental. As internal or private. As "ethnic." As not-really-there.
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Yearning for answers: fundamentalism, polygamy, and the role of women
When I heard about the raid on a fundamentalist Texas compound called Yearning for Zion, I got to thinking about polygamy (well, my initial thought was more along the lines of "wow, I really want to hurl my coffee cup at the wall," but that should probably go without saying).
Although the raid was part of an ongoing child abuse probe (hence my desire to destroy a perfectly innocent coffee cup), the issue of polygamy once again took center stage as Americans and everyone else who watched the news coming out of Texas began a new round of debating the subject.
Let me put this as succinctly as possible: If you advocate for the legalization of polygamy in the States, I will only take you seriously if you advocate polyandry as well. Now for the caveat: Continue reading


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The State Gasoline Tax Report provides an overview of which states have increased their state gas tax since 1997 as well as a list of current rates.
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TUSCALOOSA | Two people remain jailed today on drug charges after investigators with a specialized fugitive task force arrested them Monday in a Skyland Boulevard parking lot.
Jeremy Carter, 37, and Meredith Hollingsworth, 30, were taken in to custody at approximately 12:45 p.m. after agents with the U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force learned they would be in the parking lot of Food World.
Carter, who also is wanted in Bibb County, and Hollingsworth, who had been placed on the sheriff's office's most wanted list, were both in possession of suspected methamphetamine and alleged drug paraphernalia, officials said.
Officers with both the Tuscaloosa Police Department and Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office are members of this Regional Fugitive Task Force, and sheriff's office spokesman Sgt. Andy Norris said a lengthy investigation by the unit uncovered information that the suspects would be in the area of the Food World at the time they were taken into custody.
Carter faces charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail for these charges was set at $21,000, but he won't be released until he's picked up by Bibb County authorities.
Hollingsworth also faces charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, but she is being held with bond because of previous charges of possession of precursor chemicals and unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance that led to her placement on the sheriff's most wanted list.


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okay..... i knda need someone with a psp..... any one wiht a homebrew compatible psp :) to test out the standalone realease of Chao Rush! (originally supposed to be chao maze v 0.7) and the added features are a timer and all the levels in one lol.now, i might need like 3 or 4 people, who are trustworthy and will promise not to leak the program (even thoughits a beta).
to beta test you have to have these requirements. I also need a graphix designer. the graphix designer will get points ^_______^ and the beta testers will keep the beta (and not leak it!) So post here, and keep in mind its for premiums only. Also, if i contacted u like months ago if u rememberr, then please wait, for ull get ur "surprise" later.
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must be alert enough that they keep a eye on the timer to tell their level completion time, and will have the job of beating the game (only like 5 levels so far) and test for bugs. Also, must be trustworthy and not leak beta.
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want to know if anyone saw the 3 fire balls in the sky last night around 9:30 tp 10 pm . two of them of going west to east and the other 1 was going south to north. they were very pretty and moving at a fast pace and looked like they were burning out as they got lower in the sky.??????????????? the last one seperated and looked like a big and little one as it got lower in the sky.??????? would like to know what they were.thanks


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Leonardo Venturini leads the Formula Experience One Design in Brazil |
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Leonardo Venturini has conquered the first stage of the 2012 Brazilian Formula Experience One Design season, in Sao Paulo. The Tempo Wind Clube organization brought windsurfers from many country states.
From the first to fourth place there was a gap of only two points. In the end, Venturini, 16 years old, won his first event in Open division and will be the man to be beaten in the rest of the season. Fernando Bocciarelli and Fernando Pasqualin completed the podium in Sao Paulo. Also, for the first time, the Sport division was disputed as an official fleet at the Brazilian circuit. The sailors kicked off together with the Open fleet, but making just only one lap at the course. The results were great with intense competition between the sailors, just like in the Open division. Yago Guthier finished in first, followed by Kasuo Myiake and Marcio Perdigao. The top 3 ranked sailors at the end of the season shall race in Open division, on next 2013 season. When the wind was not blowing, the sailors could have fun with plenty of activities, including a very fun wakeboarding contest that revealed some talented "motorized sailors", in the Guarapiranga dam. The 2012 FEOD Brazilian Circuit will head to Brasilia (August), Salvador (October), Florianopolis (November) and Arraial do Cabo (December). |


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The best skates for ice hockey will depend on several factors: blade patterns, blade size, lace sizing, compatibility with the skater, and how quickly the skater will bake their skates, otherwise known as "breaking in." Finding the best skates for ice hockey can be a worthwhile exploration. Whether you're just starting out as an ice hockey skater or already a professional, the process of finding the best ice hockey skates is about the same for everyone. The following is a guide to the best skates for ice hockey.
The best way to determine whether a pair of ice hockey skates is a good fit for you is by trying them on. When selecting the size of your ice hockey skates, be sure to try on both. If a skate is too big, you'll end up with a wobbly skating experience. It'll be hard to balance and your foot can end up covered in blisters, not to mention you might find yourself falling often due to instability around the ankles. If skates are too small, foot pain will likely arise. Cramping of the toes and the bone in the foot will be a large indication that you've outgrown your skates and it's time to shop for new ones. Or if the new pair you've just tried on results in a toe cramps or discomfort, it's an indication that the new skates are not ideal for your foot size. Any disruption of the blood circulation is another indication that the skate are too small. The best way to select skates is to consult a professional in your local retail store. The retail store helpers will be of great assistance; they can make sure that you find a proper fit and answer all the questions you have about selecting the best skates for ice hockey.
For ice hockey skates that will give you speed and agility out on the ice, you should consider the Bauer Vapor ice hockey skates. In terms of pricing, they can range anywhere from below $100 to close to $950.
The most standard Bauer Vapor ice hockey skates are the Bauer Vapor X1.0 ice hockey skates, which are perfect for beginner skaters that are just trying out ice hockey. It comes with a thermoformed patterning that keeps the foot warm, protected, and stable out on the ice.
If you are looking for a slightly more advanced skate, the Bauer Vapor X2.0 ice hockey skates have foamy ankle pads and a felt tongue divided into two pieces. They keep the foot locked in place for a balanced skating experience and are sure to be a good buy for a skater at any level.
For intermediate skaters, the Bauer Vapor X4.0 is perfect. It suits the performance level of intermediate skaters and allows for a little more flexibility in case the skater wants to take on more movement and agility out on the ice.
For a real pro pair of ice hockey skates, the Bauer Vapor APX Sr. hockey skates may be the way to go. They come with an X-rib patterned upper, foamy ankle pads and tongues to keep the foot and ankles comfortable. The guard is resistant to abrasion. The thermoform keeps the foot warm and protected. These skates typically run a size bigger than your usual foot size.
The Easton Synergy EQ5 Sr. ice hockey skates come with thermal activity, foamy ankle and foot pads, and felt tongues to keep the foot and ankles warm and comfortable. The lightweight molding keeps the foot balanced and in place, making them the ideal skates for players looking for extra mobility and maximum agility on the ice. The lightweight material also has breathability, keeping the inside of the skates dry and moisture-free. These skates are great for long term skaters, and are very durable.
The Easton Stealth S17 White ice hockey skates come in a fresh white color with carbon fiber boot construction that is lightweight and ideal for quick movements and agility out on the ice. The rubber toecap on the skates keep the foot well protected and provides performance enhancement. The inner lining is made from an extra dry, chemically protected material that keeps the foot dry. The ankle padding keeps the ankles stabilized for long hours of skating. The felt tongue construction keeps the laces in place and the ankles well protected. The foot bedding allows for extra comfort. These skates are great for pro ice hockey players. Retailers suggest ordering a half size down because these skates typically run a bit large.


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Oil Cooperation Agreement between Mexico and the United States along the Gulf of Mexico Border [1]
The United States and Mexico recently reached an agreement pertaining to the regulation of oil and gas regulations along the two countries shared Gulf of Mexico border. If this Transboundary Agreement is put into law, the United States and Mexico would have respective rights to supervise oil and gas activities that could affect the environment. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar explained the newly formulated agreement between the two countries, "Each of the nations will maintain sovereignty and their own regulatory systems." He went on to state, "But what this signifies, and what may be the most significant part of the agreement, is that we're moving forward jointly with Mexico to ensure we have a common set of safety protocols." The agreement would also permit the Mexican oil company, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), as well as leading oil companies in the United States, to develop oil reservoirs in cooperation with one another along the shared Gulf of Mexico border. [2]
It's important for the United States oil companies and Mexico's Petróleos Mexicanos [3], to work together now more than ever to ensure joint environmental safety attributed to deepwater oil drilling on the Gulf of Mexico border. In addition, the agreement will allow 1.5 million acres of territory previously claimed by the United States to be available for lease starting this summer. A research fellow at the University of Texas, Jorge Piñon commented on the relationship between the United States and Mexico, "Coordination and sharing communications, training, personnel, equipment and technology are essential for safe and productive drilling." This diplomatic allocation of resources and commitment to cooperation is instrumental to developing safe and environmentally friendly drilling practices along the border.


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October 30, 2013
FedEx Express announced that it is expanding its operations in the UAE with the opening of a 31,000 square foot station in Abu Dhabi.
Celebrating ten years, Philip Stein is redefining their company, by rebranding as a premium wellbeing lifestyle brand with the launch of a new ethos that encapsulates the mind, body and spirit.
October 29, 2013
With less than a week left to the end of the legalization period that was extended for a further three months in July, foreign laborers in professions such as construction and building are still roaming side streets throughout the Kingdom's cities, offering services for half the price they usually charge.
Passavant-Roediger GmbH, a wholly owned German subsidiary of Drake & Scull International, has won two more major water treatment plant projects in Romania and Turkey worth a total of AED 152 Million.
]init[, the award winning and an industry pioneer in public mobile application development provides a comprehensive range of services for smart governments.
OSN has signed a multi-year deal with Eagle Films, a leading motion pictures distributor and exhibitor in the Middle East and North Africa, to further consolidate its unrivalled portfolio of premium movies.
Tamkeen and Manama Municipality signed today a Memorandum of Understanding to support the establishment of "Al Leewan" Cultural Village project.
Aramex, the leading global logistics and transportation solutions provider, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2013, delivering another strong performance.
October 28, 2013
Epson has announced that it will unveil select products that have the potential to boost classroom technology to enhance the learning experience at Kuwait EDUTECH 2013.
Emirates Green Building Council will organise a Focus Day discussion on 'Financing Energy Efficiency Projects'.
Capital Club Bahrain in collaboration with two of the region's business heavyweights, will celebrate its fourth anniversary atop the prestigious Bahrain Financial Harbour.
Akhtaboot 4th Job Fair has successfully concluded for the 4th year in a row with the attendance of more than 15,000 job seekers from various sectors and career levels.
Biolab, the exclusive Biomnis dealer in the Kingdom, continues to train its team members through an intensive training program it had developed for the year 2013.
October 27, 2013
Dubai Investments has announced that its headquarters building, Dubai Investments House has received the prestigious ISO 14064-1: 2006 certification, the first-of-its-kind by the company.
Imdaad has unveiled its key job openings specifically suited for UAE Nationals during its Open Day held recently at Jebel Ali DP World Wheel House in Dubai.


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Shot put and hammer throw originated in the Celtic culture, they were not held during the Greek games - but appeared with the first modern Olympics in 1896. The competition to see how far one could lob a heavy weight, in this case the shot put, was refined from throwing a round heavy stone.
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The shot must be put, not thrown. If you try to throw it like a baseball you'll most likely pull a muscle or bust a tendon or something. The shot has to come off before your elbow. The best way to put the shot is by using the stretch reflex of your latissimus dorsi muscles and your quadriceps by standing against the toeboard of the ring, roughly 4' in diameter in high school, with the toe of the front foot aligned with the instep of the back foot, the shot held along the bridge of the hand and tucked against the neck, with legs bent.
Then the thrower (we're called throwers, but the only thing we really throw is the discus) torques up by winding the upper body to face the back of the ring. Next he/she/it twists the hips, using the ball of the back foot, pulls the free arm back from an extended position to pulled in tight against the body with the elbow at a 90 degree angle (known as blocking, and finally adds the strength of the arm to the put. In order, the hips, quads, lats, and finally upper arm is used to propel the shot. The thrower cannot touch the area outside the front half of the ring, and must exit from the back under control.
If you watch the Olympics, you'll see the competitor spin or almost hop across the ring, but the final position before throwing is the one described above - the power position. The glide, which looks like hopping on one foot, involves leaning slightly forward, bending down over the back foot (the one which belongs to the hand the shot is in), pushing across the ring while turning 90 degrees, landing in the power position, and then putting. The objective is to add as much momentum to the linear motion of the shot as possible.
As you can see, throwing takes more coordination, grace and practice than it seems. Strength doesn't get you nearly as far in the throwing, or weight events, as technique does - but strength is definitely needed. There are a bunch of little things I did not include in this node -- keeping the shot centered over the knee, for instance, or the angle you take when you block, where your chest should face when you finish (up, in case you're a weight guy and your coach doesn't know this), etc. Shot put is a highly technical event, and the feeling you get when you finish a great throw and watch your shot land in a spray of dust fourty to fifty feet away (which is, by varsity standards, pretty good at the beginning of the year - excellent by JV standards at the end) is as gratifying if not more so than watching your competitors stream in behind you in a similar trail of dust as you finish a 100, or a mile, or whatever the crazy running people do.
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Dziepak, Tony. "The Thrower's Page." http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/8682/
Putting a 12-pound shot of iron onto a 34 degree sector really isn't so difficult. It requires a bit of strength, and a bit of form. The requisite strength is virtually inchoate to even the slightest pubescent frame; the form is learned easily enough. So why do people slave under weight sets, ghost throw in the summer heat, and study tens of hours of tape, just to compete in the shot put? Because, like any art, the shot put is a part of its agent's person, and to master the shot put is to master a function of one's self.
To the untrained eye, the shot put might seem like a graceless, vulgar motion. The putter cradles the shot to his neck; sets himself into either a high squat or a low slouch; launches himself across the circle painted onto the ground, into a foot board, tossing the shot as far as he possibly can. But the shot put is, in fact, when done properly, a coordinated, extraordinarily considerate effort. There are a number of precise motions that need to be mechanized, points of balance that need to focused upon, positions that the body must assume, before a shot can be successfully put forth -- in competition, or in practice. When a putter steps into the circle, he must first locate himself, and position his feet. For some, this requires walking across the circle, touching the foot board with a foot, turning around, and pacing into position. For others, it is just to proprioceive the feet as opposite the center of the foot board. One way or the other, this method is utterly scientific. Then comes the balance. The putter must lower himself in preparation for his first motion: A rotational thrower will squat, legs shoulder width apart, feet forward, with his torso meeting the lap at a 75 degree angle, while a lateral thrower will balance the whole of his weight over the flat of his dominant foot, bending that leg at the knee, staggering his free foot back, and aligning his upper body with the leg of the staggered foot -- all whilst leaning as far over his forward foot as he possibly can. And then for the launch! The spinner will throw his dominant leg over the other, penetrating deep into the circle lengthwise without rotating his hips more than 270 degrees, planting that foot as a pivot, and then rotating backwards over it about 180 degrees, this time planting the other leg 200 degrees in for optimal hip rotation on the execution of the throw... God damn, I'm sick of writing this description already, and I'm only on the foot placement of the spin! Do you get it? After you master the foot placement of a rotational throw, you still have to learn to manage the speed of your rotation, the placement of your hips... and, oh, don't forget about holding and balancing that 12 pound chunk of metal mounted by one hand on your neck in the midst of all of this. There's just a lot to putting a shot properly!
Obviously, the most important method of learning to put a shot is practice. Whole afternoons of practice. Whole seasons of practice. But with practice and improvement, focus also needs to be improved. When I throw, I meditate. I breathe, in through my nose, out through my mouth, inhaling for four seconds, holding for seven, releasing for eight. I close my eyes. Visualize the perfect throw. Find the center of my mass, feel that cherry-pit sized center sitting six inches deep in my body, just above my groin. I know all of the moves! Those just take time. But what about settling my mind so that I can do them all in order, and time them properly in the .63 seconds that it takes for the shot to leave my hand? Nothing short of absolute spiritual suspension will do.
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Cooking with Port vs. Madeira
In looking at my weekly email from the Splendid Table radio show (I love NPR! :)), I saw a recipe for Madeira-Glazed Portobello Steak Sandwiches.
Obviously a major component of the recipe is madeira - something I don't have on hand at the moment. However, I do have a decent port. Being that I'm not voiced in the similarities and differences between the two, I'd like to hear from other Chowhounders! I realize these are both fortified Portuguese wines...but that's about all I know as far as similarities and differences.
Specifically, can you tell me if I would be missing anything in color, taste, or consistency if I substitute port for madeira?
Big difference between Port and the Madeira one cooks with. While I've yet to taste a dry Port, Madeira comes in different "categories." Sercial and Rainwater are both DRY. Those are what I cook with. For after dinner enjoyment, Bual and Malmsey are the sweet Madeiras. I wouldn't be cooking with these unless for a dessert sauce (or maybe ham?).
Seems to me everyone assumed that SWEET Madeira was called for! I would guess not.
There are not too many taste similarities between any Port I've ever had and Sercial Madeira, which is what I most often use in cooking!
re: ChefJune
Please educate me on this subject. The varietal or "noble" madeiras appear to be no less than Euro 30-35/bottle for the cheapest 5 year Sercials, Verdelhos, etc. which are the dry types Ms.Kamman appeared to recommend, for stocks and brown sauces, at least.
The cheaper Rainwater styles appear to be largely from Tinta Negra grape, although still dear for cooking where all the volatiles are being cooked off!
That being the case, are there any US madeira-type wines that will be "good enough" for cooking? Or other madeira-type wines also "good enough" to do the job, without burning a hole in one's pocket? I should not like to experiment with a $34-40 bottle of Madeira!!
Often, a reasonable job can be performed by lesser wines for everyday cooking, e.g. California " tawny port" (!!!). What might work for "madeira"? Thank you in advance.
re: GTM
Madeiras are an interesting, and changing subject.
Once, the terms "Bual," "Malmsey," "Sercials," etc., reflected the grape varietal, from which they were made. Then, things changed, and those terms were loosely applied, like a GR QmP Riesling, almost a "style," rather than the grape used, to perceived level of ripeness, and taste. There is a move to go back to the original use of such terms, to indicate the actual grape varietal. Not exactly sure how that is going, but I applaud the attempt.
I am less a fan of the "Rainwater" Maderias, but that is just me. I find others to be better, even when cooking.
Now, I would never use one of my 1860 Malmseys in any dish. Those are for later in the evening - when I would also consider Ports.
re: Bill Hunt
Thanks. I was looking through a very interesting website, Mad After Madeira: have you come across it? It takes you through each of the 7 major producers and their product range, which i very helpful.
I find using expensive drinking wines for cooking to be "cruel" in my personal judgment: most of the precious flavor compounds that have been so painstakingly developed by the vintner's art and toil are among the first to leave the pan at even a simmer, let alone a reduction! Why massacre such precious fluids at the altar of fire?
I would like to learn of Madeira-style wines from CA, TX, and other places that do the "job" of cooking or making stock adequately, and without extravagance. Thanks.
re: GTM
Some good information is here already on the wine board.
First, this thread with a good overview by Jason/zin1953. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/455742
Jason makes the point -- which I'll emphasize -- that Madeira comes from Madeira, and it's difficult to make anything resembling it outside of Madeira. First, the unusual grapes of Madeira are not often grown in the US. Second, Madeira producers employ a process of successive controlled oxidations that create a specific flavor. The techniques and expertise that go into that process are simply not found in this country.
In this same thread, Chef June recommends Sercial for cooking, about $24, wine-searcher.com
Then, here is this thread, with more specific recommendations. I like the Henriques & Henriques very much, the Bual or Malmsey. Voluptuous. A great experience, but it's for sipping and evenings, not cooking.
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/411329The choice of Madeira is dependent upon the recipe in which it's used, whether it's savory or sweet.
Quite a few folks confuse Madeira with Marsala, but they are very different things.
You mentioned Kamman, and I'm presuming you meant Madeline Kamman, who taught cooking a long time here in the Napa Valley. Kamman says you can substitute fino sherry for Madeira. The recipe will not be exactly the same, but perhaps close enough, and I understand your not wanting to spend precious dollars on an alcohol you may not use much.
re: GTM
While I do use "better wines," for cooking, I tend to agree with you. Cooking IS different, than drinking.
Still, and depending on the recipe, I have been known to throw in some "real drinking wines," but it is for the dish.
In CA and TX, I cannot help you, but will bet that others can.
Good luck,
re: GTM
NO ONE has suggested that you open up a bottle of 1963 Taylor Fladgate to cook with, and a second 1963 Taylor Fladgate to drink -- or even a 2005 Taylor Fladgate to cook with and a 1963 Taylor Fladgate to drink . . .
NO ONE is suggesting opening an 1853 Barbeito Bual for cooking . . .
The entire point about "don't cook with a wine you wouldn't drink" is a) don't use crap labeled "cooking wine"; b) use the same/similar TYPE of wine you're drinking to cook with . . . i.e.: if you're serving Chardonnay, cook with Chardonnay. It's not, if you're serving Montrachet, cook with Montrachet.
Now, most of the time, when cooking with Madeira, Marsala or Port, you aren't serving a Madeira, Marsala, or Port. But I would never cook with a domestic (American) wine with one of those names on the label. I would rather buy an INEXPENSIVE Ruby Porto (or Madeira) from, say, Sandeman, Dow's, or Warre's (or Blandy's, Leacock, H&H) for cooking than a bottle of Gallo . . . the FLAVORS are different, and to me, that matters.
But I'm cooking at home. And I can certainly understand -- in a casual restaurant environment (as opposed to "fine dining") having that 4.0L jug of Gallo "Port" in the restaurant kitchen.
Port is a different wine, than is Madeira. Both have similarities, but they are different.
In general, when much heat is to be added, Madeira is a better choice, because it has already been "heat treated." There is usually a wonderful "sour" apsect to most good Madeiras. Some Tawny Ports exhibit this, as well. I would say that it is an element of the oak, which I often find slightly "sour."
Both work well for reductions, but if that is not part of the recipe, I'd say you should pick up a bottle of 5 year Malmsey and go for it. Until you get to the really old Madeiras, the price is really OK.
I love 'em both, but do not freely substitute them in recipes.
When one is cooking, Madeira is the "go-to," as it has already been "cooked." That is part of the process of Madeira. Port, does get a bit of "Douro-Bake," but to a much smaller degree, than does Madiera. When a sweet, or fortified wine is called for in a recipe, unless there is a very compelling reason to not do so, Madeira should be the first choice. The heat will have far less effect on the flavor profile, than with almost every other wine.
There are some similarities, as Bubbles4me, points out, between some Tawny Ports, and Madeira, and both are Portugese fortified wines, but there is 800 miles between the growing areas. Madeira is that much closer to the Equator. The processes for the production, and the grape varietals differ in many, many ways.
Also, as Bubbles4me points out, there is a lemony aspect to many Madeiras, that will be lacking in most Ports - Cockburn's 20 Year Tawny is the only real exception that comes to my mind. Still, I'd opt for Maderia, without hesitation.
re: Bill Hunt
Which type of Madeira would you use in cooking, the drier or the sweeter, or does it depend on what you are preparing? I made a Julia Child Madeira sauce for beef tenderloin. I don't think Julia specified, so I used a Bual. The sauce was okay, but I'd like your thoughts on this.
re: Summerfield
I've used a pretty broad spectrum, with the exclusion of the "Rainwater," as I am not a big fan of that ilk. I usually go for what is around the house, so it is more likely to be a Malmsey, or Bual. If I'm looking for a bit more tang, than a sweeter element, I'll opt for a drier varietal (it's nice that with the EU, the Madeira varietals of yore, are being used/planted again). The tone of the recipe dictates the choice of wine that I cook with.
re: KitchenVoodoo
Actually, and not THAT long ago, we did morels (cannot recall if chicken was in the dish, or something else - sorry), and both reconstituted the morels with The Rare Wine Company's Boston Bual Special Reserve. It was great!
Will ask if my wife recalls more details of the total dish, when she comes back to Phoenix.
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Hello Fabulous Vacationers!
Welcome to the second part of my Photo Diary featuring my recent visit at the beautiful Lake Gregory (read Part One here). Located in the town of Crestline, CA, Lake Gregory is tucked in the cool cedar and pine forest of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Now I would like to share with you all the fun things to do in Lake Gregory. Since the lake is relatively small, when compared to Lake Arrowhead, the list of activities reflects that as well.
When driving to Lake Gregory, you can't miss the beach area as that's the first thing that greets you. Lake Gregory beach areas are only open during the summer months ending on Labor Day weekend on September. So if you arrive on the middle of the day, you'll see many people swimming and enjoying fun sports activities at the lake. It took some time to learn what activities are available for me to do as there are no signs showing the prices and options at the beach entrances. Hungry for more information, I had to speak with some locals where I discovered that there are several areas around the lake where you can relax and play. They were very nice and welcoming so don't be shy, say hi!
I feel that one of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty is by getting out in the middle of it. Isn't summer the time for water sports? I noticed that here in Lake Gregory, anyone can rent almost any kind of watercraft from two businesses on the lake. The two businesses are the boathouse, which isn't very difficult to find as it is visible from all around the lake as the sole dock on the lake, and the beach, with two separate entrances. Both places are independent of each other as the boathouse opens earlier in the day for those wanting to fish early in the morning. The boathouse is also open beyond the summer months, but the details changes every year.
Here are some clear differences between the two businesses. The beach charges an entrance fee and it is the only place to rent kayaks, water cycles, paddle boards, and canoes for additional cost. You can also use the water slides for an added cost as well. Paddle board use and slide access can be purchased as full day so those have the best value. This place is great for kids as there is also a small water playground near the slide. Sadly, there is no way to rent kayaks, water cycles, paddle boards, and canoes without paying the entrance fee. This makes the activity less desirable if the group only wants to do those activities. The boathouse holds a dock full of fishing boats, row boats, and paddle boats.
If you plan to go enjoy the lake for only an hour or two, I would recommend coming here instead of the beach. There is no entrance fee and the prices to rent these boats are very cheap. I think the best part in renting these boats is that you can take the boats to the fountain where you can get sprinkled or doused (up to you on how wet you want to be). It can get pretty hot up there so riding close to the fountain will definitely be refreshing. Of course, who's to stop you in putting your feet in the cold water. Ah wonderful! So for quick reference, I came up with the Top 5 Water Sport Activities to Do at Lake Gregory in Summer:
- Water Cycles. These are pretty cool as they are tricycles which super huge tires! You get on them on the beach and pedal them right onto the water.
- Paddle Boards. These are great and cost effective as you can rent them for a pretty cheap price for the entire day. You can easily use these to swim across from one beach to the other beach across the lake.
- Kayak, Canoes and Pedal Boards. These are the classic small lake activities. Lake management does a great job in separating the swimmers and the boaters at the lake. So make sure you follow the rules as well!
- Rowboats (with/without motor, this is pretty cheap as they are available for half/full day. So if you're into fishing on a boat, this is definitely for you!)
- Swimming on the Beach. Though the beach has sand, it could get pretty muddy and mossy inside the water. So be aware and be careful!
After pedaling the boat to the middle of the Lake, I dangled my feet in the cool lake water. It was absolutely refreshing! It was so relaxing to just sit still and bask in my surroundings. So different from my urban lifestyle!
I wore a breezy chiffon collared sleeveless blouse that matched my genuine stone ethnic jewelry necklace! While in the middle of nature, there is nothing surprising in fashion designers using natural materials in their creations. We all have brought ethnic jewelry from different destinations. Now it's time to wear them. No need to tell a fashionista how important jewelry is!
I woke up early in the morning to take a walk around the lake. Built with style and comfort, my Gap espadrille wedge shoes did the trick.
There are some fantastic hiking trails accessible close to the lake, as well as some excellent hiking trails in the surrounding area. I also noticed that this is also a great place for those who enjoy fishing since you can fish from the shore all year around.
Outside of the swimming area, visitors will find excellent fishing locations for trout, catfish and bass. Yum!
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