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A Houston murder suspect is behind bars after authorities found him living and working in the Rio Grande Valley.
Houston police arrested murder suspect Neil Mukherjee off FM 493 on Thursday morning.
Mukherjee is accused in the death of a woman during a botched robbery last week.
Investigators learned that Mukherjee had moved to Donna where he got a job at a local boat company.
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Furnished 1BR/1BA Vacation Condo in San Clemente
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- baths 1
- sleeps 4
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- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
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$ 3,200 - $ 3,600 / month
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Breathtaking ocean view, Pacific sunsets, fresh coastal breezes there's simply no better backdrop for a romantic retreat, a girlfriend getaway or a fabulous beach vacation with your friends and family. This exquisite one-bedroom condo offers a spacious floor plan and a variety of upscale interior finishes featuring beautifully tiled floors and a tasteful blend of contemporary and island décor. Soothing soft pastels provide a relaxing environment. Relax with a complementary bottle of wine and after a day at the beach in your private balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean and take in a spectacular view of the blue Pacific waters and a majestic golf course view! So what are you waiting for…. come and enjoy this fabulous condo that is a short walk to the beach, San Clemente's State park and steps away from San Clemente's award-winning eighteen hole golf course. Enjoy complementary WI-FI high speed internet, gourmet kitchen with top of line appliances...no detail have been overlooked. Near exquisite dining locations - Whatever the goal of your getaway, this newly remolded condo offers the perfect, Southern California solution. We strive to provide all the comforts of home, plus numerous other amenities that will distinguish our vacation rental from the rest. Accommodation: up to 4.
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- A spacious one bedroom with queen size bed.
- Two single beds
- Full bath
- High-speed WI-FI Internet DSL wireless modem,
- Two 39"flat screen TV
- Ceiling fans
- Living room with ample seating
- Microwave
- Refrigerator/.freezer ice maker
- Stove/ oven
- Cooking utensils
- Dining/eating ware
- Dish washer
- Coffee maker
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Dining area
- State-of-the art electronic equipment and technology
- Telephone ( free local calls)
- Swimming pool/ Jacuzzi
- (2)Tennis Courts,
- Fitness center with showers
- Activity room
- Laundry facilityAnd
- Secured Entry
- Elevator in the building
activities and attractions in San Clemente Los Angeles Area
Golf Tennis
Sailing Surfing
Swimming shopping
Biking Fishing
Racquetball Horseback Riding
Live Theater Cinemas/ movies Theaters
Restaurants Golf Cours Club House next door
Nick Bishay 818-939-9132
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.
Learn more in our Security CenterTop things to do in San Clemente
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Shoping
- Boating
- Biking
Top things to do on a budget
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Make plans now to contact your local media to arrange for a personal interview. Newspapers generally prefer to run stories about people in their local area. Also be aware of opportunities on television, radio, and other print media.
Print media is very effective as the information found in articles is often shared with others. Many people with eczema will discover NEA in this fashion. Often a friend or relative will cut out an article and pass it along to someone who feels alone with their eczema and has not heard about NEA.
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- Review the NEA news release to become familiar with the material.
- If you get your cover letter and press release from the NEA website, make sure you modify the materials. The documents are in Word, so you can simply enter the name and address of the media contact on the top of the cover letter in the underlined space provided. It is also important to add your contact information to the top of the Press Release. If you are using a hard copy of the materials received in the mail, make photocopies of the materials and add name and address of the media contact on the cover letter, and your contact information on the press release. Photocopy the original in case you have more than one media hit.
- Contact the assignment editor, lifestyles editor, health editor or entertainment editor of your local newspaper or the program director of your local television or radio station. Send them your signed cover letter and a copy of the press release before sending the entire press packet. That way you can assess who is interested in doing a story on eczema before sending out the entire press packet. This will help to conserve original materials. If you garner interest from more than one member of your local media, contact the NEA office for additional packets.
- Inform your contact about you and your cause.
- Arrange for a personal interview for you or someone else in your area.
- Refer to the basic interview tips below, and contact the NEA office for additional tips.
- Send an original of the printed article or a copy of the video or audiotape to the NEA office.
- Send photos for use in the NEA newsletter.
Basic Tips for Your Interview
- Be yourself-share something important with people who want to learn about eczema.
- Listen carefully to the reporter's questions and answer in brief, clear, to-the-point sentences.
- Know your boundaries for what you are willing to say. You need to be open but allow yourself limits.
- Utilize NEA to answer questions if needed.
- Relax, enjoy and feel good that you are doing something that helps all people with eczema.
TV Media Coverage-Helpful Tips
- Consult with a Dermatologist/Medical Advisor, if possible. Explain that you would like to promote awareness about atopic dermatitis/eczema. Would he/she be interested in helping you do a TV interview about atopic dermatitis/ eczema? (Dermatologist/Medical Advisor covers the Medical area for you.) Which hospital(s) is the Dermatologist/ Medical Advisor affiliated with? Does the Doctor have a contact at the Media Relations Department of the hospital?
Be two steps ahead of your contacts. Prepare your cover letter, your story, photo(s), Doctor Information card, and NEA awareness support package. Mail them to every channel in your area (early September). - Contact the Media Relations Department at the hospital. To my surprise, they are always looking for stories to cover at their hospital, they can arrange the TV Interview(s) for you; they have contacts through all of your local news stations. Also provide the Media Relations Department at the hospital with a packet, they need supporting documents.
- Be ready for a few things to happen quickly.
- You may get a reporter who wants an "exclusive." Kindly agree to the exclusive as long as the interview is completed and aired by a desired date.
- Do not be afraid to be in charge if you run into this; sometimes other stations decline coverage if there is an exclusive, especially if it is by the leading news station in your area. You will want to setup other interviews immediately after your exclusive. Try to get the most watched station in your area.
- You may get a call from two stations in the same day willing to do your story. Set up non-conflicting interview times for yourself. Do not worry about setting up the Doctor's interview. You will want to confirm with your reporter that they will contact the Doctor for their interview.
- TV station personnel will come to your choice of location for the taping. I suggest a more private setting, one that will be comfortable. Be honest, do not be afraid to show your emotions, this is important for viewers to know and understand.
- Ask that your phone number or NEA's phone number be posted at the end of the airing (It is highly recommend that you contact your local phone service to set up Voice Mail Service if you are using your phone number; it is inexpensive and callers will not get frustrated.)
- If you do not get a response back from the Media within a reasonable amount of time, follow up with a call to the station regarding the information sent to them.
- Remember to RELAX and ENJOY this experience. You will be educating hundreds of viewers, and reaching out to those in your area who have atopic dermatitis/eczema.


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A picture of the five puppies Trust, Solace, Prodigy, Valor and Dejavu, from AFP. They're either named after virtues or love motels.
From AFP:
Five clones of a search and rescue dog which helped locate people trapped in the rubble of the 9/11 attacks were formally presented to their ancestor's former handler.
James Symington, a former Canadian police officer, choked back tears as he formally took possession of the five descendants of his beloved German shepherd named Trakr, who died in April.
Symington was presented with Trakr's offspring after winning a competition organized by California firm BioArts International -- the "Golden Clone Giveaway" -- to find the world's most "cloneworthy" dog.
Symington said he hopes the puppies -- Trustt, Valor, Prodigy, Solace and Deja Vu -- will go on to follow in Trakr's footsteps.
"We're here to celebrate that Trakr's legacy lives on in these five beautiful puppies," he told reporters. "If they have the same attributes Trakr did, then hopefully they'll develop into world class search and rescue dogs."
Symington and Trakr arrived at the site of the World Trade Center collapse, commonly referred to as Ground Zero, on September 12, 2001 and were one of the first K9 search and rescue teams on the scene.
After working nearly non-stop for 48 hours, Trakr located the last human survivor found in the rubble of the twin towers.
And a little from MSNBC:
The retired Canadian police officer's first meeting with the German shepherd pups on June 14 was an emotional one, according to a statement released by BioArts International. "They're identical — down to the smallest detail," Symington said of the pups. "Few dogs are born with exceptional abilities — Trakr was one of those dogs. And if these puppies have the same attributes as Trakr, I plan on putting them in to search and rescue so they can help people the way Trakr did."
The cloning took place at Sooam Biotech Research Foundation [ed: 수암생명공학연구원] of South Korea and the procedure was led by Dr. Hwang Woo-Suk, who produced the world's first canine cloning in 2005. The process was an intricate one: Hwang's team replaced the genes in eggs from random dogs with genes harvested from Trakr. After stimulation, they grew into embryos and were then placed in surrogate mothers. The goal was to create one clone, CBS News reported, but five genetically identical puppies resulted from the surrogate pregnancies. The first of the pups was born on Dec. 8 of last year and the last arrived on April 4.
These articles don't do it, but most seem to preface the first mention of South Korean scientist Hwang Woo-suk with "disgraced." From the Christian Science Monitor's horizons blog:
A great story, right? Well, yes. But today some are raising questions about the South Korea company that helped BioArts with the cloning process. That company is headed by Hwang Woo-suk, a scientist who was publicly disgraced in 2006, after he claimed that he had successfully cloned human cells. A panel at Seoul National University eventually concluded that Hwang had fabricated all of the evidence. (Hwang is still credited with cloning the first dog in 2005.)
There you go. This reminds me of a story from last week, from the Korea Times via Extra! Korea:
Disgraced gene scientist Hwang Woo-suk has been a pariah in the science world since his landmark studies on cloned human stem cells were exposed as fraudulent.
So it's hard to say what the organizers of the Jang Young Shil Award of Science, Technology and Culture were thinking when they decided that Hwang was the most deserving candidate for this year's plaque.
It was an obviously bold, if unwise, decision to name Hwang the winner of the award, which was launched in 1999 to honor Jang, the legendary Joseon Kingdom inventor.
However, Hwang was unable to participate in the awards ceremony at the Press Center in downtown Seoul, due to a previously scheduled court appearance.
At the Seoul Central District Court, Hwang was reunited with five of his former laboratory colleagues, as they continued their game of finger-pointing over who should take most of the blame for faking data.
My family bought a poodle---perhaps a poodle-mix, we're not sure---back in 1991, and believe it or not he was alive when I was home last summer in 2008. He still takes daily walks around the block, but admittedly he's in bad shape. If he were to die while I'm overseas, I really doubt my family would say anything to me over the phone, so I'm not exactly sure he's alive today. Regardless, as big a part of our family as he has become, and as cute as he is---brown miniature poodle with white paws and a white chin---I would find it very creepy to have five more of him made posthumously.


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I love this but I hate white tshirts. Can we do it on another color?
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Awesome sauce! Love the double design of the sweatshirt; little pocket designs are cute. :) But the whole conversion from outfit to birds....the design just takes flight. :D If it's reprinted, i might save up money for this!!
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text: Photo courtesy of Marshall Athletics PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (Sports Network) - EAST CAROLINA: The Pirates (7-4, 6-1) are now tied with UCF atop the East Division standings after their 28-23 win over Tulane on Saturday. ECU will be headed to the league championship game if its win and the Knights lose. Shane Carden propelled the victory over the Green Wave by passing 215 yards and two touchdowns. He also added 36 yards on the ground. Vintavious Cooper paced the rushing attack with 87 yards on 15 carries. He now needs just 22 to hit the 1,000-yard mark for the season. The defensive unit played very well against Tulane as it held the Green Wave to nine rushing yards. The pass defense was great as well with six total sacks of Ryan Griffin. ECU will close out its regular season on Friday when Marshall comes to town. HOUSTON: The Cougars (4-7, 3-4) found out on Saturday that they will not be going to a bowl game under first-year head coach Tony Levine, as they were outdueled by Marshall in a 44-41 shootout at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Houston went into the fourth quarter down by 14 points and trailed by three with just over a minute remaining before Matt Hogan chipped in a 28-yard field goal to tie it up. The Thundering Herd managed to move down the field quickly to put Justin Haig in position to make the game-winning field goal from 45 yards away. Senior quarterback Crawford Jones made his first career start in the loss. He finished with career-highs of 316 yards and five touchdowns on 31- of-44 passing. Deontay Greenberry made a team-best six catches for 60 yards and a score while Dewayne Peace and Xavier Maxwell caught two touchdown passes each. Philip Steward paced the defense with 16 total stops, two tackles for loss, and a sack. Houston's 2012 campaign will end with a home bout versus Tulane on Saturday. MARSHALL: Doc Holliday's bunch kept its hopes of going to another bowl game alive as Justin Haig drilled a 45-yard field goal with just seconds left on the clock to push the Thundering Herd (5-6, 4-3) past Houston to a 44-41 decision. Marshall was excellent on offense once again and tied a school- record with 37 first downs. Rakeem Cato went 32-of-50 for 377 yards and three scores with two interceptions. The sophomore sensation also provided a rushing touchdown, while Kevin Grooms racked up a career-high 155 yards on 21 carries. Tommy Shuler made nine catches for 105 yards, which leaves him five shy of Troy Brown's program single-season record of 101. Antavious Wilson made his senior day even more memorable by reeling in one of Cato's touchdown passes. Jermaine Holmes was all over the place on the defensive side of the ball which led to a game-high 16 total tackles. Marshall will gain bowl eligibility with a win over East Carolina in Greenville on Friday, but a loss will end the team's season. MEMPHIS: The Tigers (3-8, 3-4) have a chance to close out their season on a three-game winning streak after their 46-9 rout of UAB at Legion Field on Saturday. Jacob Karam and Brandon Hayes produced three touchdowns each in the third career win of rookie head coach Justin Fuente. Karam was nearly perfect under center, completing 14-of-16 attempts for 147 yards without an interception. In addition to his three rushing scores, Hayes gained a career- high 127 yards on 19 carries. Keiwone Malone made a huge impact and gave the Tigers great field position on multiple occasions by racking up 112 yards on five punt returns. He also helped the team as a wideout with 42 yards and a touchdown on two receptions. The defensive unit registered a season-high of six sacks to chip in. The Tigers play their final game as a member of the conference this weekend when they host the winless Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. RICE: The Owls (5-6, 3-4) picked up their third win in a row with an impressive 36-14 victory over SMU at home. Place kicker Chris Boswell kicked five field. Taylor McHargue finished 24-of-36 for 297 yards and a pair of passing touchdowns. He also ran for another score late in the fourth quarter. Vance McDonald led the Owls' receivers with seven receptions for 85 yards and a touchdown. Cody Bauer had a strong showing on the defensive side of the ball with three tackles for loss, two sacks, and a forced fumble. Jared Williams also registered two sacks for Rice, which now is one win shy of bowl eligibility with one game left on its schedule. The Owls will try to earn a postseason berth when it places its Lone Star State rival Texas-El Paso on the road on Saturday. SMU: The Mustangs (5-6, 4-3) failed to become bowl eligible as they suffered a 36-14 setback to Rice. Graham Gilbert extended his streak of games without an interception to four, but he was sacked four times and held to 214 yards on 15- of-27 passing. Darius Johnson made six receptions for 153 yards while Zach Line rushed 19 times for 94 yards and the team's only two touchdowns. Coach June Jones and his team will be in a do-or-die scenario when they close out their regular season at Tulsa on Saturday, which will also be the final regular season for SMU as a member of the conference before it migrates to the Big East. SOUTHERN MISS: The Golden Eagles (0-11, 0-7) came up just short of their first win of the season as they fell to Texas-El Paso in Hattiesburg. Arsenio Favor rushed two yards for a touchdown with just under three minutes remaining to make the score 34-33 and elected to go for two. However, Favor's pass was intercepted and the Miners hung on to that lead the rest of the way. Favor completed 16- of-22 attempts for a career-high 374 yards and two touchdowns in the loss Quentin Pierce made just two receptions to gain 125 yards and a touchdown while Dominique Sullivan turned two catches into 80 yards and a score. Jamie Collins anchored the defense with a team-high eight tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack. USM's FBS leading losing streak reached 11 games. Coach Ellis Johnson will try to pick up his first career win on Saturday when the Golden Eagles end their regular season with a trip to Memphis. TEXAS-EL PASO: The Miners (3-8, 2-5) ended a two-game losing slide with a hard-fought 34-33 win over Southern Miss in a thriller in Hattiesburg. Autrey Golden broke a fourth quarter tie with a 98-yard kick return for a touchdown. The Golden Eagles managed to score with under three minutes left to play, but Demarcus Kizzie intercepted Arsenio Favor's pass on the ensuing two-point conversion try to keep UTEP ahead by one point. Blaire Sullivan had a decent outing in his second career start at quarterback with 155 yards on 9-of-15 passing. He also tallied 98 yards and a touchdown on the ground while Nathan Jeffery produced 76 yards and two rushing scores. UTEP will end its 2012 season on Saturday with a home game versus Rice. TULANE: The Green Wave (2-9, 2-5) continued to be limited by their non- existent rushing attack as they were handed a 28-23 loss by East Carolina at home on Saturday. Tulane, which entered the week ranked 119th in the nation in rushing with a mere 42.3 ypg, ran the ball a total of 22 times in the outing and finished with an average of 0.4 yards per attempt. Although it held its opponent under 400 yards of total offense for the second straight week, Tulane's own total of 302 yards was 85 shy of its opponent. Ryan Griffin did a decent job under center, completing 36-of-57 attempts for 293 yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Grant extended his streak of consecutive games with a catch to 19 by reeling in 10 receptions for 94 yards. The junior wideout surpassed the 1,000 yard mark in the process. Zach Davis paced the defense with 14 tackles while Shakiel Smith and Jordan Batiste recorded interceptions to give the team a chance. Tulane concludes its 2012 season on Saturday when it visits Robertson Stadium to tangle with the Houston Cougars. TULSA: The Golden Hurricane (9-2, 7-0) clinched the West Division crown with a 23-21 comeback victory over UCF at home. Tulsa trailed by three points at the intermission before a 13-0 run in the third quarter put it in front for good. Cody Green led the way by completing 21-of-34 passes for 252 yards and three touchdowns. Trey Watts paced the rushing attack with 122 yards on 20 attempts while Keyarris Garrett torched the Knights' defense for game-high totals of 130 yards, three touchdowns, and seven receptions. The Golden Hurricane's defensive unit had its second best showing of the season with only 235 allowed yards. Tulsa will aim for its third win in a row when it closes out its regular season at SMU on Saturday. UAB: The Blazers (3-8, 2-5) had their two-game winning streak halted as they were dismantled in a 46-9 loss to Memphis at home. Freshman Austin Brown was consistently pressured by the Tigers' defense while under center, and was sacked a total of six times. Brown finished with 187 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 23-of-41 passing. Darrin Reaves, who racked up 573 yards in his three prior outings, was held to just 38 yards on 14 carries. 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1 Great Housing Opportunity on WS of Manhattan 2 Demonstration and Petition vs FBI Repression 3 Re: March for Democracy -- Isabel Thompson 4 Re: Who to write about 'One Nation' -- Mark Solomon 5 Re: ELLE Lightens Most Beautiful Woman -- Malaika Horne 6 Re: American Exceptionalism Unveiled -- Martin Morand 7 Vermont Lawmakers Lay Groundwork for Single Payer ===== 11111 Subject: Great Housing Opportunity on WS of Manhattan The waiting list for studio, 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm apartments in St Martins, a Mitchell Lama coop on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (90th and Columbus) has opened -- briefly. Applications must be received by February 4, 2011. A lottery will be held; the winners of the lottery will be placed on the coop waiting list. (The list was last opened 17 years ago.) People who need and who support affordable housing are strongly encouraged to apply. Studio income range $15K-$63K; carrying charge range $385-494. One bdrm income range $19K-$89K; carrying charge range $468-609. Two bdrm income range $22K-$107K; carrying charge range $550-$761. To enter the lottery, send a postcard to: for studio apt: POB 583, NY, NY 10159 for 1 bdrm apt: POB 595, NY, NY 10159 for 2 bdrm apt: POB 599, NY, NY 10159 The postcard must include name and address, clearly printed. Only postcards sent by regular mail will be accepted. Only one request per applicant is permitted. Number of applicants selected by lottery is limited to 125 for studio apts, 250 for 1 bdrm and 250 for 2 bdrm apts. Only winners of the lottery will be notified of lottery results. A $200 application fee ($50 nonrefundable) will be required from winners to be placed on the waiting list. Requests must be received by February 4, 2011. Equal housing opportunity. Supervised by the NYC Dept of Housing Preservation and Development. ===== 22222 Stop FBI Repression! End the Raids, Grand Jury, and Infiltration of the Movement Come out in solidarity with the nine newly subpoenaed activists who are being called before a secret grand jury in Chicago on Tuesday January 25. Protests are taking place on Jan. 25 across the country and around the world. Hundreds of organizations and thousands of people will be protesting at Federal Buildings, FBI offices, and other appropriate places. *A GRAVE ATTACK ON OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES * Tuesday January 25th is the National Day of Action* Against FBI and Grand Jury Repression 4:30-6:00pm -- Protest outside FBI offices at 26 Federal Plaza in Downtown Manhattan (Broadway side) 6:00-6:30 -- March to the Justice Department at 1 St. Andrew's Plaza (on the East side of Foley Square and Centre St., South of Pearl St.) For more info and to sign the petition, visit www.StopFBI.net ===== 33333 From: Isabel Thompson Re: March for Democracy How very encouraging ! So newsworthy, yet where is it on our news? ===== 44444 From: Mark Solomon Re: Who to write about activating 'One Nation' In response to the article "Whither One Nation?" there were inquiries about where to send requests for the reactivation of "One nation Working Together." Here are three addresses that will get the ball rolling. Bill Lynch -- [log in to unmask] George Gresham -- [log in to unmask] Jokata Eaddy -- [log in to unmask] (Special Assistant tot the President of NAACP) Thanks to all who asked. ===== 55555 From: Malaika Horne Re: ELLE Lightens Most Beautiful Woman in the World Yes, Indian-Asians are a lot like us. Poor us and them. ===== 66666 From: Martin Morand Re: American Exceptionalism Unveiled Professor Wolff is obviously correct in his expose of the false promises (and false premises) of American Exceptionalism. The really exceptional thing about American "democracy" has been its roots in America's "peculiar institution" - slavery - and the continuing effects of segregation and institutionalized racism. But, as a historian Professor Wolff needs to say a bit more -- about, "Since the 1970s, most US workers postponed facing up to what capitalism had come to mean for them." What led to this "snooze"? How come US workers passively "sent more family members to do more hours of paid labor... borrowed huge amounts..." exhausted themselves, stressed "family life to the breaking point in many households", and took on "unsustainable levels of debt"? Did it have anything to do with the Cold War and the support for it on the part of most of the leaders of the US labor movement. The foregoing is unfair. I can't expect the good professor to explain everything in one brief newspaper article. Perhaps he will favor us with another. ===== 77777 Vermont Lawmakers Lay Groundwork for Single Payer Sam Stein HuffPost Reporting http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/19/vermont-lawmakers-single-payer_n_811177.html First Posted: 01/19/11 WASHINGTON -- Vermont officials are beginning what promises to be a provocative push for a statewide single-payer health insurance system that would take the place of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, the state's lone congressman said Wednesday. Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) told The Huffington Post that his state's local and national lawmakers were "looking to get a waiver" so as to formally opt out of the federal system. Conversations have begun as to how an alternate health care policy might look like should the waiver be granted, Welch said. 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Amy Beckstrom knows the key to a successful operation is to surround yourself with experts. As director of dining services at 28,000-student University of Colorado at Boulder, Beckstrom has assembled a team that increased gross revenue by 26% since becoming director in 2007.
"When I worked in schools I did the procurement, the nutrition, everything," Beckstrom says. "What's unique about college dining is that now I have an administrative team that is a line-up of experts. The key is that with a university this size you are able to have a team of experts that can really enhance every single area."
Culinary development: The American Culinary Federation honored Beckstrom's culinary team earlier this year with one of eight national Achievement of Excellence awards. Beckstrom says the award is the result of several strides made to foster culinary development, including the department's participation in the ACF apprenticeship program.
"Every year at least four to six of our chefs participate in the apprenticeship program, which is extensive," Beckstrom says. "The chefs apply and then they go to Denver almost every week and get training from ACF. That program has set a foundation for culinarians to improve their techniques. I think there is a synergy between the campus and its chefs that really fosters progressive eating habits."
The renewed focus on culinary inspired the department to make the lead chefs from each unit part of the core management team.
"Each month when the management team met, the culinarians weren't part of those conversations," Beckstrom says. "Now that they are it helps us with decision-making and ensures communication. As a result of the new dining hall, we had to challenge our staff to learn new techniques such as cook-chill."
Center for Community: The building that required the department to up the ante on its skills is the new 323,000-square-foot Center for Community, which features 10 dining concepts, a grab-and-go café, a bakery and a late-night retail location. [For a video tour of the Center for Community, click here.]
"In the new dining hall the stations all feature display cooking," Beckstrom says. "That required our chefs not only to look at their skills but also at their customer service. The important thing in this is that in dining we often just think we are feeding, feeding, feeding. This new building has challenged us and we have purposefully communicated with our staff that this isn't how we did things before. You're going to be a part of the education of our students. You are building community and creating an environment where faculty and staff will want to come in and interact with students."
The dining hall portion of the building features 10 concepts: Italian Cibo (pizza, made-to-order pasta), Latin Comida (made-to-order burritos), Asian Shi Pin (stir-fry), Persian Ghaza (kebabs, flatbreads), Sushi (hand-rolled), Smoke 'n Grill (in-house smoked items, rotisserie chicken, comfort foods), Kosher (kosher meats and side dishes), Black Coats (chef's choice small plates), Wholesome Field (salad bar with fresh fruits, veggies, soups and deli items) and Desserts (fresh-baked goods, ice cream sundae bar). The grab-and-go café features salads, sandwiches and other high-end deli items. The WeatherTech Café, the late-night retail location, features made-to-order pizzas, sandwiches, salads, smoothies and gelato.
"We are serving about 10,000 meals per day in dining centers alone—about 5,800 just in the C4C," Beckstrom says. "I originally estimated that 40% of our transactions would be at this location, but it's more like 60%. The big focus here is a world of dining. I mentioned the production techniques the team needed to improve. That's because we now do kosher, Persian and sushi, which we had never done before. With these stations, people are recognizing that this is high quality, authentic food."
Executive Chef Kerry Paterson says the fact that Beckstrom doesn't micromanage makes her successful.
"With so much change happening within dining, her ability to give us her vision and then stepping back and allowing those tasked with the job to get it done was ideal," Paterson says. "Amy encourages those around her to do their best and continue to raise the bar in their respected areas so that as a whole, dining services is the winner."
Since opening the new C4C Dining Center, Beckstrom says the department has seen an amazing positive financial impact. From the building's opening in August 2010 to October Campus Cash (flexible spending dollars) revenue has increased 140% in six weeks, and the total new revenue increased 138%. Beckstrom says those increases indicate that more faculty and staff are enjoying meals in the dining centers.
Sustainable dining: Another big effort for Beckstrom has been sustainability.
"This is Boulder," Beckstrom says. "So the expectations for sustainability are high and we like that. Last year, I recognized that people want to know what we're doing in terms of sustainability. I created a position called coordinator for sustainable dining. Her job is to work with the units within housing and dining, along with the rest of campus, to facilitate what we're doing, what we aren't doing and what we should do."
The department also has had a little help when implementing sustainable initiatives. For the last few years, dining services has worked with a class called Campus and the Biosphere that researched the best way to implement initiatives regarding the environmental impact of dining operations.
"A few years ago water bottle waste was becoming a big concern, and we were opening new grab-and-go locations," Beckstrom says. "The class was concerned because all these locations created a whole other waste stream. In 2008, we were approaching 1 million bottles a year, so we put in these water stations outside of all the grab-and-go locations and dorms to encourage the students not to take bottled water. As a result, our bottled water usage has been reduced by 85% in two years."
The department also made a big impact in reducing plastic bag usage in grab and go. Beckstrom says previously the department was using more than 600,000 plastic bags in those operations.
"We decided to eliminate plastic bags entirely from our grab-and-go operations and we did it and did not receive a single complaint," Beckstrom says. "This demonstrates that students can be very supportive of these types of initiatives, as long as we communicate the positive impact they are making on the environment."
The new building also allowed for improvement to composting. The building is setup so no one has to touch the compost. The department composts both pre- and post-consumer waste and diverts more than 200 tons of food waste from the landfills per year.
Beckstrom also considers the department's efforts with local and organics part of sustainable dining.
"We established goals in terms of local, natural, organic products," Beckstrom says. "Currently, we serve about 10% organic, 15% natural—which we define as minimally processed—and 15% local. The goal is to serve 25% for all three by 2015."
Team player: Beckstrom worked in school foodservice for 16 years, and it was there that she developed her team-oriented approach. This approach led her to spearhead a revamp of the employee evaluation program, now called Peak Performers.
Beckstrom says the previous program was based on whichever employee got the most recognition slips.
"The new program changed the system to where the employees get recognized for good attendance, supporting their peers and providing training," Beckstrom says. "Each month we recognize our employees and each year we have an annual celebration and the winner receives $500. Instead of slips the managers get together and nominate someone."
Kambiz Khalili, executive director of Housing and Dining Services, says Beckstrom's supportive nature makes her a great leader.
"She runs a fiscally sound program and understands the importance of MBWA [management by walking around]," Khalili says. "She is a cheerleader when things are tough and doesn't hesitate assist staff. You cannot find someone more enthusiastic about her profession than Amy."


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Stayed at this hotel several times. The location is really really convenient. Only several miles from the hotel and the hotel provides free shuttle bus. The staff can speak English, Korean and Chinese at least and they are helpful. As an airport hotel, there are many airline crews staying here. In the morning ,the check out line may be a... More
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- As part of Best Western International who owns over 4,300 properties worldwide, Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel is a five-star hotel with 305 guest rooms. Since we first opened in 2004, our goal has always been to put the best efforts with guest satisfaction with utmost care in mind. With the completion of entire guest room renovation project in 2012, Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel provides you with more upgraded and comfortable hotel facilities and services. We are located just three minutes drive from the Incheon International Airport. For the convenience of your stay, free shuttle services are provided to and from the Incheon International Airport every half hour from 06:00 to 23:00. Our guests staying at Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel will soon enjoy access to magnetic levitation tram services from the Incheon International Airport, which is scheduled to open in late 2013. We at Best Western Premier Incheon Airport Hotel offer full amenities for your convenience during your stay, which include:• Free Wi-Fi access available virtually every part of the hotel including guest rooms• All day dining including breakfast, lunch and dinner at Restaurant "Patio" located at lobby level.• Light snack and drinks at lobby lounge• Fitness center with indoor golf range and massage• Business center • Tax-free shop and convenience store You can also find in the vicinity a wide range of businesses including discount market (Emart), golf club (SKY72 Golf & Resort), casino, hospital(s), restaurants, convenience stores and so forth, conveniently located within five-minute walking distance. Imagine yourself enjoying beautiful sunsets and leisure time at nearby west coast beaches and fresh seafood and sashimi! Wangsan Beach, Eulwangri Beach, Silmido Beach, and Yeongjong Wharf and Fish Market are all within ten-minute drive from the hotel. ... more less
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Saturday, 10 October 2009
Pink Saturday
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- CC said...
Such a beautiful girl and all in sweet ballet pink..
Happy Pinks and hope your weekend is a great one. - 10 October 2009 03:21
- Lulu said...
Evocative and beautiful! I'm feeling lucky...it's our 19th anniversary on the 13th :)
- 10 October 2009 09:17
- The Quintessential Magpie said...
Good Morning, Ruth! I am late getting started on Pink Saturday, but I couldn't stay up late enough to start last night. My eyes closed early. LOL!
Those ballerinas are SO pretty! Were you a dance teacher or a school teacher? Your little student is lovely.
I would love to become a follower, and I invite you to do the same. I enjoy your blog and know I will enjoy getting to know you.
Sheila :-) - 10 October 2009 14:13
- Liz said...
I love this picture. Reminds me of all those ballerina pictures we traced as a kid!!!
Have a Happy Pink Saturday :) - 10 October 2009 14:37
- Martha said...
What a lovely picture for Pink Saturday, Ruth. Just enchanting!
- 10 October 2009 15:33
- someplace in thyme said...
So sweet, a child of ballet all dressed in tutu with soft pink hues. Happy Pink Saturday, Char
- 10 October 2009 15:48
- dottydotty said...
hi ruth thanks for mentioning my blog fab photo reminds me of a degas apinting
- 10 October 2009 17:12
- Mary Ellen (megardengal) said...
Tutus! I love them but have never worn one even as a child as I was as clumsy as they come!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Bee Blesssed,
mary - 10 October 2009 20:13
- Claudia said...
Such a pretty photo! Pink and ballerinas go together. Happy Pink Saturday!
- 10 October 2009 20:59
- Mary said...
I love the ballerinas. I hope your giveaway will be a huge success. Have a great Pink Saturday.
- 10 October 2009 21:55
- ♥Mimi♥ said...
Lovely Pink Saturday post and sweet blog, too. Woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground so even thought this isn't Saturday I really needed a boost! Today you made me smile...
Sorry, I didn't get to see everyone yesterday. I had important business. My 11 year-old grandson was playing football and he wanted Mimi to go to the out-of-town-last-of-the-season-game. THEY WON AGAINST AN UNDEFEATED TEAM! WOO-HOO! 35 - 17☺
Hope the coming week blesses you with sunshine, happiness and good friends. - 11 October 2009 15:58
- Look in the Nook said...
Nothing more beautiful then a pink ballerina.
Don't forget to "Look in the Nook" - 11 October 2009 21:17


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We visited this hotel for a family get together. Set up the reservations through Travelocity for a one night stay. this hotel fit our basic needs for a one night stay. This hotel was updated, but was an older hotel with TIGHT quarters. I wish we had been told about the free breckfast that we saw at checkout but maybe... More
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The Battle For a Better PFD
New low-bulk PFD designs, while popular overseas, won't pass U.S. Coast Guard muster. But that's not stopping sailors from making the switch. "New Gear" from our May 2011 issue.
Rooster Black Diamond
The Rooster Black Diamond buoyancy aid is a no-nonsense, utilitarian vest that, perhaps as a result, came in well below the prices of the other buoyancy aids we looked at. Rooster offers a wide range of sizes and styles. The men's sizes include adjustable shoulder and side straps and a large, oval-shaped pocket in the chest area. Women's sizes are similar to the men's except that they include a two-part front panel design, with top and bottom panels, to better accommodate a woman's physique. A single junior size is designed with a waist-cinching webbing belt and front vertical zipper for easy entry and access. Retail: $63.86 and $47.95 (Junior).
Rooster Black Diamond Comments
Men's model: "It was a good size, well made, and the pocket in front was big enough that I could easily carry the VHF radio there."
Women's model: "I like the neoprene they put over the buckles so they don't catch on things at the shoulder and waist. I do the bow, and I actually felt comfortable having it on when I was up there. Very comfortable, not hot, and it didn't restrict my motion. I felt it actually made me sit up a little straighter. In the past, the jackets I used caught on the boom and other things. With this one, nothing."
Spinlock Zero
The Spinlock Zero flotation aid is a departure from the more traditional-looking vests in that it was designed for keelboat sailors. That being said, it probably still has a place aboard some dinghies. The Spinlock has a much longer front to provide some padding when hiking out over lifelines. It's a snug-fitting vest, and you can wear it under a dry top instead of over it. The lower part of the vest is separate from the top, which prevents it from restricting movement as you twist and turn your torso. A unique Velcro system for adjusting the fit at waist level coupled with the front zipper makes this vest easy to get in and out of. It has a ribbed section on the inside of the back to facilitate ventilation, a layer of rubber tape on the bottom inside of the vest to prevent it from riding up, hand-warmer pockets, and small stash pockets above those. Retail: $125.
Spinlock Zero Comments
"Definitely not a dinghy-style lifejacket. It's long on the bottom of the front and high on the top, so when you crouch way over, such as in a hike, the top part is forced up into your throat area. But it's very comfortable and compact for keelboat sailing, with lots of great features: pockets, a unique waist adjustment, and lightweight feel. It's great for hiking on boats with lifelines."
Zhik PFD
Zhik's pull-on flotation aid is filled with closed-cell foam. A rubber strip on the inside of the lower section prevents the vest from riding up. To avoid catching on the boom when tacking or jibing, especially on dinghies, the top back edge of the vest is tapered. In keeping with the notion that fewer buckles means less to snag, the only buckle on the Zhik is on the side. There is a pocket in front, large enough to carry a small bottle of sunscreen or a multi-purpose tool. The pocket is located high enough that anything you might carry in it will not impede movement. Retail: $119.
Zhik PFD Comments
"Very easy to put on and take off, lightweight, and easy to move around in. It tended to ride up a little bit, so I felt like I had to keep pulling it down. The pocket was too small for a VHF radio, but would be great for a few nutritional bars. Overall, it was really good."


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Mauricio Castillo promotes Mazatlan
By · CommentsThe architect, driver and producer of television Mauricio Castillo, arrived yesterday at the port of Mazatlan to start the recordings of "Mazatlan in point" program, which will mainly attempt to show the vast gastronomy of the port and promote places where visitors can taste the typical dishes of the region.
Starting recordings in the restaurant "El Barracrudas" Mauricio Castillo and his team will be moving to the business of food most renowned in Mazatlan, such as "La Costa Marinera" in order that the public television across an attractive and enterteining content, learn more about the advantages offered by the 'Pacific Pearl' to its visitors.
"Mazatlan in point" is a program that will be broadcast on the production of Angora 8 through Megacable from January 18, taking advantage of the channel is transmitted in the state of Durango and which are two of the most important places that stimulate the tourism in Mazatlan.
Mazatlan fly with Volaris
By · CommentsThe mexican airline Volaris opened on June 6th the route that connects Mexico City with Mazatlan and because of the great demand for this route since its opening and in gratitude to the destination, Volaris has been operating an Airbus A319 which has been designed on the outside with the commercial image of the port and labeled with the Mazatlan beach illustration.
The Secretary of Tourism of Sinaloa, Francisco Manuel Cordova Celaya, reported that this aircraft with capacity for 156 passengers will initially cover the route Mexico City-Monterrey, where the latter is considered the market for tourism of the Sinaloa port.
With great success last November 30 and December 1 was held in the beautiful port of Mazatlan the Great Marathon Pacific Mazatlan 2013 that managed to summon approximately 12,500 athletes and hundreds of participants without official registration, promoting Mazatlan not only as tourist destination but as a port where the sport is promoted.
With the presence of the Governor of Sinaloa, Mario Lopez Valdez, and Secretary of Tourism, Francisco Cordova Celaya, yesterday morning the awards ceremony was held where the men's competition the African power was felt with competitors Kenyans Kiplimo Meto Stephen Mburi and Festus Kioko who picked up the first, second and third place respectively.
With a time of 2 hours, 19 minutes and 18 seconds, the Kenyan Benjamin Meto Kiplimo managed to cover the distance of 42 kilometers and 195 meters of the most important competition of the Marathon Pacific Mazatlan 2013 imposing a consistent step throughout the race.
Meanwhile in the women's category the victory was for the 'tlaxcalteca' Karina Perez Delgado with a time of 2 hours, 40 minutes and 55 seconds managed to win the Kenyan Ruth Chepckoech and the Mexican from Michoacan, Misha Elena Ruiz Fernandez, who crowned with the second and third place respectively.
Hotel Playa Mazatlan extends a sincere congratulation to the winners and participants of this great sports festival.
We'll wait for you with open arms in the Great Marathon Pacific Mazatlan 2014!
One of the most extraordinary experiences that can be enjoyed in Family in the beautiful port of Mazatlan is the Release of Sea Turtles and this is thanks to the efforts and preservation program that directs staff of Mazatlan Aquarium.
With a lot of expectation and samples of wonder and joy, yesterday afternoon, authorities of Mazatlan Aquarium in the company of dozens of tourists and residents of the port participating in the release of 700 baby olive ridley and black turtles, of which the above mentioned represent a great achievement for the institution as it was just 2 months ago when the eggs of black turtles were found on Del Mar Avenue.
Prior to the release, Jose Barron Hernandez, Coordinator Aquarium Turtle Program, explained to the presents the differences that have each of these two species and noted that of the 8 species of turtles in the world, 7 live in the Mexican beaches and sadly of every 100 released, only one or two make it to adult stage.
The next release of the turtles will have this Saturday as part of the program of the Great Marathon Pacific Mazatlan 2013. The appointment is at 5:00 pm in front of the monument to the Sea Lions.
Attends with your Family and promotes the conservation of our wildlife!
The Sinaloa company Maz Industrial, strategically positioned in Mazatlan, was awarded from the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto and Valentin Diez Morodo, National President of the Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology, AC, with the National Exports Award 2013 in the category of medium-sized industrial, reporting an export volume of over 602 million pesos.
The National Exports Award is the highest recognition for companies, institutions and organizations operating in Mexico in the area of international trade and delivery due to factors such as effort, perseverance, creativity, quality and innovation have managed to compete, increase and diversify their sales of goods and services abroad.
Meanwhile, Maz Industrial is a company with 100% Mexican capital that began operations in the port of Mazatlan in the year of 1975 with the manufacture of fishmeal for feed industry. Currently working to position itself as the first company of production of flour, oil and soluble of fish.
The award was received by Leovi Carranza, founder of Group PINSA and Armando Coppel.
With this award, Maz Industrial reaffirms its commitment with Mexico to contribute to the global spread of Mexican export supply and therefore represents a model to follow.
Plaza Galerias Shopping Mall in Mazatlan
By · CommentsOn November 8 held the official opening of 'Plaza Galerias Mazatlan' shopping mall that will bring together in one place different alternatives for entertainment, dining, fashion and services for visitors.
The event was headed by the Governor of Sinaloa, Mario Lopez Valdez, the Governor of Durango, Jorge Herrera Caldera, Mayor of Mazatlan, Alejandro Higuera and his counterpart from the city of Durango, Esteban Villegas Villarreal, among others.
With this commercial complex enhances economic development that is taking in the zone 'La Marina Mazatlan' and provides a recreational alternative for Families.
In 'Plaza Galerias Mazatlan' you can find 124 businesses, national and international brands such as Aéropostale, Adidas, Cinemex, Gap, Iusacell, Italia, between others.
When you visit Mazatlan looks for 'Plaza Galerias', a new option for entertainment and fun for the whole Family!
Durango with flavour of Mazatlan
By · CommentsIn the frame of the North Zone Canirac Meeting 2013 held in the city of Durango, Mazatlan restaurateurs took a gastronomic sample which each showed off their specialties based on seafood.
The participating restaurants were: Fish Market, Jungle Juice, Mil Amores, El Muchacho Alegre (The Happy Guy), Lauren's, La Puntilla, La Costa Marinera, Pancho's, Root's Café, La Palapa del Mar and Sport Golden Star, who mounted a pavilion for 600 people in the Constitution Corridor of the Historic Center, which inaugural act was preceded by the Secretary of Tourism of Durango, Christian Tohme Hernandez and leaders of Canirac in Durango and Mazatlan, Ignacio Orrante and Ricardo Velarde respectively.
Some of the dishes that were served during the gastronomic sample were the pate of fish, shrimp pate, marinated marlin, sierra ceviche, Hawaiian ceviche, oysters, among others.
During the sample was outlined the importance of take advantage of the advances that have had both states in terms of connectivity and security, for what to stimulate each of the attractions that offers each state will be a priority to take advantage of the Mazatlan-Durango superhighway opened a few weeks ago by the Federal Government.
The Great Pacific Marathon 2013 is approaching
By · CommentsWe are a few days to start the long-awaited Pacific Marathon 2013 to be held in Mazatlan this November 30 and December 1, which promises to its participants and visitors a wide range of activities to be enjoyed in a healthy and familiar environment.
For the first time the Great Pacific Marathon 2013 in its 15th edition will have a new attraction: "The Bands Marathon" will consist of placing every 2 kilometers of the route a band that encourages participants to run to the compass of Sinaloa's regional music.
The program will begin on Saturday November 30 with the 10K race for people in wheelchairs, crutches, visually impaired or totally blind, which will begin at 18:30 hrs., Then give way to the grand event "Festival of Light" where the entire coastal area of Mazatlan will be lit with hundreds of fireworks to be launched into the sky.
In addition will have alternative activities such as the "Botorgas Race", "Christmas party for Children", "Turtle Release", "Comptetitions for people with special capacities", among others.
Come with your family and enjoy the Pacific Marathon 2013 that Mazatlan brings for you!
With great happiness and high expectations, yesterday the Governor of the state of Sinaloa, Mario Lopez Valdez accompanied of his wife Mrs. Alma Sofia Carlon of Lopez gave the welcome to passengers and crew members of the first large-scale cruise ship that comes to our port: 'Veendam' of the Holland America line.
With live music from a local band, ladies dressed in traditional regional costumes, ballet, municipal authorities and tourism sector entrepreneurs, the morning of November 12 was welcomed in the port of Mazatlan over 2,000 passengers and crew who came on board the ship and that mark the beginning of a new history for our port.
Given to the enormous effort that meant that the cruises were turning to trust in Mazatlan as a safe destination to visit, the Governor of the State exhorted the lenders of services, authorities and the general public to contribute their best to provide good service and experience to our visitors creating an atmosphere of warmth and safety that allows to stimulate new visits.
During the reception the Governor was accompanied by the Secretary of Tourism of Sinaloa, Francisco Manuel Cordova Celaya, U.S. Consul, John Tavenner, the City Mayor, Alejandro Higuera, Mr. Carlos Felton and hoteliers.
Hotel Playa Mazatlan joins the festivities and exhort to the community to continue working hard, in order that our tourists perceive the beauty and warmth of our port and keep good memories of Mazatlan.
Special Promotion Mazatlan Baseball
By · CommentsIf you are a foreign resident or visitor and you like the Baseball… this promotion is for you.
The team 'Venados de Mazatlan' (Mazatlan Deer) in conjunction with the Secretariat of Tourism, with the interest of promoting the star sport in our port, launches the promotion 3×1 for the foreign community in the next series of baseball to be played on 19, 20 and November 21 from 7:30 pm, at the 'Teodoro Mariscal' Stadium between 'Venados de Mazatlan' and 'Mayos de Navojoa'.
All you have to do is present an official ID or passport when purchasing your ticket. This promotion will be effective on Central General and 'Laterales' (wings) Areas.
Lives it to the fullest the 2013 Mazatlan Baseball Season and support your favorite team.
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Who's was better?
Who's was better?
both of their sword theories are similar, non stance > stance swords.....but it hink Z3F is better since his development on non-sword fighitng, and nei gong is very very good too
DGQB's internal is much higher than YG. YG internal ~ Z3F internal (from what I know)Originally Posted by Loke-Gao-Zhu
Has there been anything in the books that has suggested that DGQB's internal was that high?Originally Posted by kwekmh
My reasoning for this is simple. DGQB never had any chance to truly pass on what he knew to others, but his accidental "disciples" are all earth-shattering figures when they have barely mastered a brief part of his overall theories.
ZSF might be good, but even with direct teaching to his disciples, none of them truly made the same kind of impact on Jiang Hu. That it survived could be due to good organisation. On the other hand, DGQB never intended to have created his own school.
Looking at the achievements, I think DGQB's theories has much higher value than ZSF's...
There's something to be said for the natural talent of the students. Yeung Gor, Fung Ching Yeung, and Ling Wu Chung were all extraordinary martial arts prodigies; aside from Cheung Chui San, who died early, Cheung 3 Fung's other students were only above-average talents.Originally Posted by siegefried
Anyone who follows the books without trying to over analyse bits and pieces of errors like they are some kind of historian trying to find some revolutionary piece of a puzzle.
Would clearly say Dugu Qiu Bai is certainly better, but when be people theorise so hard, they could say some points ZSF is superior to DGQB.
But IMHO in JY's mind DGQB > ZSF.
Jin Yong is recorded as saying that Cheung 3 Fung is the greatest martial artist who ever appeared in his novels. Since he obviously didn't mean that Cheung 3 Fung was the greatest *fighter* (because, after all, at the very least DGSD's Janitor Monk should be able to best Cheung 3 Fung in combat), then we can conclude that Jin Yong meant that Cheung 3 Fung was his best martial arts theorist...better than Dook Goo Kau Bai.Originally Posted by strife_au
Hmm I guess I didn't read the title post properly : |.
Theories are great but one could argue the best theories are worthless if they cannot be truly executed. A person might have the best theory on something but still be ousted by a person who has used an improved version of a theory that has worked for long periods.
I think ZSF would be probably the peak of the pack comparing characters that actually appeared in the novels, with his wisdom and creating such martial arts theories, but on a skill's level I don't think he's anywhere as talented as some others like that Murong Loucheng, Xia Ke Xing creator or Creator of the Kui hua Bao Dian... and perhaps their theories were not as exquisite as ZSF's but they were certainly superior...
Probably he was the best of JY's universe of important characters, but I reckon Damo would certainly have had better theories... IMO.
Though I may not know much about Z3F's martial theories, I think DGQB is a level higher when it comes to martial theory. Just think of his achievement, by an early age (40 I think) he has mastered his sword skills that any object can be his sword. Not only that, he was undefeated and his sword skills were unmatched in his era, and those who came close to learning a fraction of his sword skills became very powerful. Such a feat is a testament to his incredible skills, he has proven that his martial theories were tested and true.
In Ode to Gallantry, Z3f was placed alongside DAMO as the two greatest figures in the history of martial arts which shows how great Z3F's legacy was. DGQB's martial arts focused on beating an enemy by becoming stronger than the enemy while Z3F's martial arts relied on techniques to overcome the superior power of the enemy. In my opinion, that difference gives Z3f's martial arts the edge in theory because using lesser power to beat a more powerful opponent is ultimately a higher form of martial arts than overcoming an opponent with superior force.Originally Posted by strife_au
Again, I think you need to factor in the innate talents of Dook Goo Kau Bai's ersatz "students": there is a clear talent difference between the likes of Yeung Gor and Ling Wu Chung vis a vis Sung Yeun Kiu and Yu Lin Chou.Originally Posted by Bangs
not necesarily, DGQB's Dugu 9 Jian is focused on speed and attacking all the time, finding the enemies flaws, this isn't beating the enemy with superior power.Originally Posted by Wu Wudi
Beating an opponent with speed is a form of having superior power. OTOH, Taiji Sword can be used to beat an opponent who is faster than you.Originally Posted by dracnom
Just a comment. Despite all this slow-overcoming-fast mumbo jumbo, we never see a slow taiji-jian defeating a much faster opponent. I can recall 2 fights. ZWJ against Fang DB. ZWJ's wooden sword was described as incredibly fast. And in ChongXu vs LHC, Chongxu's sword was described as blindingly fast as well.Originally Posted by Wu Wudi
The only slow (heck, motionless in fact!) overcoming-fast is bloody LHC when he sticks his sword out and everyone and their grandma runs into it.
Its BIxie Jianfa Gawdammit you guys!!!!
I wonder how long and how much energy it took DGQB to create DG9J...
True, but DGQB didn't teach them anything. Z3F had lots of decades to impart his teachings.Originally Posted by Ken Cheng
Nah, IMO it means that Zhang Sanfeng turned out to be the finest martial artist possible given his not-so-fine circumstances. If Dugu Qiubai or Sweeper Monk were to experience Zhang Sanfeng's circumstances, then they would have turned out less fine.Originally Posted by Ken Cheng
TC to Ken: "You need to watch the ending of ROCH 83."
It's "greatest martial artist", not "greatest martial artist given their circumstances".
Is it really JY's intent to have the greatest unorthodox martial artist be better than the greatest orthodox martial artist?
When did we outlaw interpretation of the author's statements? I must have missed that. The author doesn't have to spoonfeed his audience all the time. We can/should exercise our brain, you know.Originally Posted by K2Grey
I seem to recall a certain excerpt when the author said "there is no doubt that this man has reached the peak of perfection in swordplay," he didn't need to add "in the eye of the beholder." Does Jin Yong really have to spell out everything for his readers?
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02-10-2013 12:32 PM - edited 02-10-2013 12:35 PM
"Steve2112" your a Clueless Dumb A_S_S
Dangers of Over Pruning
Large or Profuse Cuts Lead to Decay - Any cut made on a tree is a wound that must be healed. The fewer cuts made the better. Smaller cuts throughout the tree's life are better than large cuts that should have been made many years ago when the tree was small. One large poorly made cut or too many cuts in the wrong places can ruin a tree for life.
It's not just the amp forum that's pretty dead now on HC. The guitar forum seems pretty dead also. I doubt the other sections are much better.
I'll continue to check in from time to time but right now it's been completely destroyed. Hard to believe what HC has become compared to several years ago. MF really did a great job taking over this place.
Steve2112 wrote:
Be patient, and you will become an HCAF elder in no time, Boss Hogggin' your way around new and blacksheep members in no time.
HottKarl wrote:
You will not be considered an HCAF elder. Ever. This place is dead and probably will never be what it used to. Just take a look at the traffic and how there are 3 day old threads on the first page.
Jesus Christ, 17moobs actually thinks that if enough time passes, and he rides it out, that he will someday be considered a respected "elder" here.
Laughing. My. Fucking. Ass. Off.
Yeah, that.
02-11-2013 07:03 AM - edited 02-11-2013 07:03 AM
02-11-2013 07:42 AM - edited 02-11-2013 07:43 AM
Steve2112 wrote:
bjcarl wrote:
The Amp forum has died...Electric Guitars, Guitar Jam and Effects are all doing pretty well.
If you want a laugh, go check out the bass forum.This...more than ANYTHING I have ever wrote or read....says a lot about what the amp forum was.
What you're witnessing is not the death of HCAF. You are now witnessing most of the off-topic, Facebook posts removed. I consider it a pruning. The tree or shrub looks quite a bit less than what it was, but almost always comes back stronger and healthier.
Give it some time. This is not, nor ever has been just an amp forum. It's a total encompassing music and musicians resource. Most of the people gone just used it as their own little play ground with little regard for it's true intentions. Their departure at a crucial time for HC speaks for itself. Be patient, and you will become an HCAF elder in no time, Boss Hogggin' your way around new and blacksheep members in no time.
Is the new HC perfect? Of course not. JUST LIKE THEY TOLD US it would be. They asked us to be patient and offer suggestions...many have already been implemented. Hang in there.
(Note, message not necessarily just to you bj...just a general PSA)
You are either delusional, ret@rded or both.
A large thriving community wiped out in one fell swoop.
So, HCAF is not what it used to be. Too bad. Also, too good. Those of us who are "left in the dust" can make into something new.
Granted, the software isn't that smooth but still far better than what was used on the last iteration of HC. This site is still slow at loading but nothing nearly as bad as the old site. There's a few other software issues that beg resolution.
Nonetheless, HCAF can once again be a great place. The rules haven't changed. No one got the ban hammer. So it will become whatever is made of it. It may die out totally. It may continue it's realistic imitation of a graveyard or it may once again spring to life. Only time will tell.
Guitarampboard is great place to go and, oddly, not nearly so raucus as when those members were here at HCAF. I wish Billy and the folks there success!
But don't count HC out yet. It has high ratings and placement in the major search engines and still pulls in a lot of traffic so it's still going to be around for awhile. How good it becomes depends on those who choose to participate.
02-13-2013 06:19 AM - edited 02-13-2013 06:20 AM
Still hanging on but not hanging around as much lately.
Now I play instead of just talking about it
LOL..I see The Clique has arrived back in full force! Not to support or grow the forum, but to attack and insult. This is the kind of mentality I am glad is (mostly) gone. If it means the Death of The Forum, then so be it.
What's funny is the jackass that first responded to me...and The Clique that came back over to join the festivities...they don't know how stupid THEY really are. Since when have I EVER csared about being popular, ruling the roost, joining the clique to make me feel special? You know it's....like...NEVER. I didn't say what I said in hopes of ME being some sort of King. I said it to encourage people to stay, and they will know more people and become more knowledgable, forge new bonds and relationships. with some sacrcams and humor, that of COURSE went right over their head in their gusto for blood.
But you see what happened. They automatically assumed I was talkiing about myself. Because, just as i suspected, that is their mentality. That's the way they think and that's what they projected.
Have I said some stupid things? SURE! Have I fucked up on occasion. Yes. I've been very involved in this forum since at least 1999, so of course I've done SOME dumb things I was here for The First Exodus, when good people like Thump (we argued alot, but he was good peeps), Ed Degenaro, and Guitarist 17 left. They said it wouldn't make it then too. But if you suspect you don;t belive me about my own activities, go ahead and search. Youll find some dumb stuff, things you don't agree with. But it's not the basis of my involvement here. I did break the forum rules ONCE and paid for it. But you see, right here, what a different opinion gets ya?
Trying to be positive and build this forum back up. See what happens? Against their better judgement and swearing off the forum, they just can't help themselves. They dragged their sorry asses all the way back to this "pathetic" forum to get some. Sad. Funny and yet sad.
02-13-2013 11:39 AM - edited 02-13-2013 11:40 AM
Mesa/Kramer wrote:"Steve2112" your a Clueless Dumb ASS
Dangers of Over Pruning
Large or Profuse Cuts Lead to Decay - Any cut made on a tree is a wound that must be healed. The fewer cuts made the better. Smaller cuts throughout the tree's life are better than large cuts that should have been made many years ago when the tree was small. One large poorly made cut or too many cuts in the wrong places can ruin a tree for life.
Kind of taking it a little too seriously there, bro. Too literally? Too personally?
It was just a metaphor. There's little doubt that changes were needed, but unlike EVERYONE else on the forum (apprently) I'm no IT expert, so i don't know what solutions were necessary. And there's little doubt that Admin and Mods asked for patience and suggestions, many of which have been implemented. No instead many made a mockery of it....out of spite. Could just leave but that wasn't good enough.
As I said above, there are some fundamental differences in philosophy here. I chose to remain...to be positive and help regrow the forum. Other left, swearing never to visit the shithole again. And yet...here they are. To do what? Defend themselves? Civilly? From what? For whom? Why even bother?
That to me is PLENTY of evidence. It's right there in front of you.
02-16-2013 11:15 PM - edited 02-16-2013 11:15 PM
Mesa/Kramer wrote:
There are people in that picture but they're invisible.
Musicians Friend does appreciate the hits guys!
Mesa/Kramer wrote:
There are people in that picture but they're invisible.
Ninja metropolis.
BTW, there have been zero posts in the funny/fail thread for a full week. If the fork isn't actually in this place, it is hovering nearby.
Ever since the "upgrade" all I see are the same thread titles across the whole page. I nevr come here now
Well that helps a lot now dunnit it? :catwink:
Just come in and post....may not be a bunch of us left but we don't bite. Maybe your posts helps get more traffic? Invest.
I popped my head in here a few days ago and just now just to see if things have improved. IMHO they have not. I've never been a super contributor or anything like that. I'm just another guy who likes music and guitars.
I used to hit this site multiple times a day and spend quite a lot of time here reading through various posts. These days I simply don't come here any more. The old forum used to be dynamic and since the change it's lost that. The new version has driven off the majority of the users, and it's the users that made these forums worth visiting. The new format and the lack of contributors puts me off quite a bit.
I wonder what they would cut their nose of despite their face. Maybe they finally have the tracking software or cookies that tell the boys at corporate what kind of gear I like and what kind of advertizing to show me and what not. Hell I don't know. I'm not a web guru. But I do know that this site is owned by big corporate dogs who don't give a shit about anything else but making a buck. And apparently they fucked that up too.
I don't know where I'm going with this except to say they really fucked this place up with the changes that did and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. You've lost a lot of traffic because of it and I'm one of them.
You guys happy now? Lol.
02-19-2013 04:47 PM - edited 02-19-2013 04:50 PM
Hi SDshirtman...
So....If I get you right, you just popped in to read other people's stuff, mainly? Like a blog? Of amps? Boobs? Beer? Hand shakes?
That's fine. It was a good resource and awseome time waster. But the guys that made it fun interacted. They didn't lurk. It's my opinion that they treated this more like a general purpose social network than musicians resource. Don't get me wrong, off topic is good. Beers, boobs, cooking, bbq, cars, morotrcycles, farts, pie, mountain biking, shampoo, bikinis....that's all great. Lots of off-topic, but is it suitable for Harmony Central? Was it the reason they fucked it up? I dunno.
If you want to throw up yer hands and give it up fine. But it was a little bit too lemmingly creepy for me. But then again, I never have nor never will subscribe to pop culture. So it looks different. It functions differently. It's not as convenient for social networking. Let's throw sand up our vagina and stomp off? Okay.
I say it really doesn't matter the name or the font or link and sidebar color. This is still my home for better or worse. If other people ran off because it didn't suit them anymore. fine. But be your own man. Make up your own mind. Make your own contributions. Invest yourself a little bit. If you didn't before now's a good time. People won't make fun of you...post some clips or gig pictures. If you get one positive response and 3 negatives, that's more constructive than 20 "in" replies.
Stonedtone wrote:Ever since the "upgrade" all I see are the same thread titles across the whole page. I nevr come here now
If you "never" come here how can you be here?
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Donald takes a break from his at-desk Occupy Wall Street protest to rant about the cellular monopoly and the disruptive potential of Republic Wireless.
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Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1111: Facebook is depressing
Why the long Face...book? A woman battling depression put some pictures of herself having fun privately on Facebook. Somehow the insurance company found them and cut off her benefits saying she looked happy enough and must be cured. Really? We also get further impressions on Google's Chrome OSD now that we've had more time with it, and YouTube pulls a Hulu, but not in the good way.
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