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Jasmine Shower GelA cleansing foam with the soothing scent of jasmine that leaves skin clear, fresh and hydrated.
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The Benefits:
- Gentle cleansing gel with a sensual aroma of jasmine.
- Leaves skin feeling clarified and refreshed.
- Skin is softened, smoothed and moisturized.
The Ingredients:
- Soap Bark and Horsechestnut lather on contact for effective cleansing.
- Grapefruit Seed Extract helps clarify and refresh skin.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein and Honey help smooth, soften and rebalance skin dryness.
How to Use
Shake well before use. Apply sparingly to wash cloth or sponge, lather onto body and rinse.
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- Aqua (Water)/Eau;
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine;
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate;
- Decyl Glucoside;
- Honey;
- Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract;
- Quillaja saponaria (Soap Bark Tree) Bark Extract;
- Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract;
- Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract;
- Arctium lappa (Burdock) Root Extract;
- Betula alba (Birch) Leaf Extract;
- Althaea officinalis Root Extract;
- Trifolium pratense (Clover) Flower Extract;
- Urtica diocia (Nettle) Extract;
- Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) Extract;
- Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract;
- Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Extract;
- Totarol;
- Citric Acid;
- Fragrance/Parfum*;
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein;
- Glycerin;
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride;
- SD Alcohol 40-A (Alcohol Denat.);
- Benzyl Alcohol*;
- Benzyl Benzoate*;
- Eugenol*;
- Linalool*.
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Unculion10/3/2011DrynessDryLove, love, love!!! The smells is unbelievable gorgeous, even beat the rose. I have very dry skin and this shower gel can significantly reduce the dryness compared to other big brands products. Too bad the scent does not linger on your skin, just in the room, otherwise I won't need to apply perfume any longer
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A classic Victorian motif, the crescent moon and star shines ever so brightly in this brooch of 18k yellow gold. In all, nineteen (19) wondrous sapphires of an estimated total 1.25 carats cast rich silken blue with bright electric blue highlights across a delicate sweeping curve. An aurora of twenty (20) old mine cut diamonds shadow the brilliantly blue sapphires with a total estimated diamond weight 1.25 carats.
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Date: Circa 1880.
Measurements: 1-1/16 inches (2.7 cm) in diameter. Weight of 6.7 grams (4.3 dwt).
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Letters to the editor - Monday (7-1-2013)
Superintendent, school board make a reprehensible decision
I have lived in Rowan County for 55 years. My daughter and I graduated from West Rowan and my mother graduated from Mount Ulla. My granddaughter starts kindergarten at Mount Ulla this fall. So like many other people in Rowan County, we have a lot invested here.
I have been upset with our school board and administrators for some time now. Most of the school staff in this county are afraid to speak up for fear of the consequences they may face, which I find very sad. I, however, have nothing to lose.
What Dr. Judy Grissom has done to Dr. Donald Knox is reprehensible. I can only shake my head and wonder what she is thinking. Anyone can look at this and see right away that this decision cannot possibly have to do with the welfare of our students but obviously something else all together. I can only guess what it may be, but I say shame on you, school board, for supporting this!
The way I see it, we have three board members who are there for the goodwill of all of us. Hopefully, we can get more in the near future. I would urge anyone who cares about this situation to attend the next meeting, call your school board representative or do whatever you think may be helpful.
I, personally, will work very hard to help elect a new board member for our district in the next election.
— Pam Morrow
Mount Ulla
Commissioners right about HRC
Quoting from a recent Post editorial, "The county's past support for the Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council was mostly symbolic, a vote for promoting diversity and cultural understanding." The editorial mentions activities such as Martin Luther King Day events and La Fiesta de Rowan.
If diversity is taken to mean an intermingling of cultures, where is the diversity in celebrating all the other activities, which appear to center around either black or Hispanic interests. And why do some consider diversity as necessary for a quality lifestyle or a desirable community?
Diversity and multiculturalism — a lot of PC, feel-good nonsense — works against immigrants who are in this country legally, trying to assimilate into American culture and society. Certain big-box stores label their isles and products with Spanish language identification and directions for use.
But what are speakers of other languages to do, a melting pot of various other tongues? Most people of different origins are motivated to become a part of this land of opportunity and understand the importance of learning our native language. But organizations such as the Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council would prefer to cater to one specific language, Spanish, expecting the rest of us to go over to RCCC and take courses in conversational Spanish. Why not offer courses in conversational English?
Local and state governments spend tax dollars for Spanish language translations of official documents or newspaper notices. If a person from any other country wants to participate in activities not in their native language, why should the burden of helping them fit be borne by the native language speakers?
Introducing other cultures into the established American social structure is a sure way of producing a breakdown in all this country has stood for during the past 300 years.
The county commissioners were right to defund the Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council.
— Bill Ward
A failing nation
The Supreme Court recently struck down two actions, helping homosexuals. Justices ruled DOMA is unconstitutional and stated that marriage benefits must be given unto every same sex couple in every state that finds same sex marriages are legal, but they can't force the 37 states that find same sex marriage illegal to give benefits unto same sex couples in their state.
Justice Kennedy stated that DOMA stopped everyone from marrying whoever they love, but that people should be allowed to marry whomever they love. Does this mean that polygamy should be legal also?
It'd be discrimination if these judges only supported homosexuals' marriages, but not every type of marriage. Should children be allowed to marry their parents and sisters? Homosexuals stated they won't stop until same sex marriages are legal in every state. Will America see another Roe vs. Wade decision making same sex marriages legal everywhere and taking states' rights away?
Proposition 8 was struck down, but Justice Roberts has a homosexual cousin living in California who wanted the right to marry. Is this justice? Would homosexuals catch and spread diseases like AIDS, that have no cure, if homosexuality is God's will? America's a falling nation.
— Boyd W. Thomas
Follow Bible's guidance
Any nation calling good evil and evil good is trying God. That nation cannot prevail. The record of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) should be a wake-up call for anyone considering homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle. It is not acceptable to the one and only God of the Bible. What man has the power to override what God defines as vile?
There are those who say the homosexual is born homosexual and has no control concerning his or her sexual orientation. The Bible teaches differently. Romans, chapter one, and in particular verses 18-32 make it clear, mankind naturally (how he or she is born) is attracted to the opposite sex.
Some will say I should not judge others. Verses 1-11 of chapter two of Romans clearly show that God has already made judgment concerning all sin, including homosexuality (1 Corinthians 6:9). I simply call your attention to his word. My heart's desire and prayer is that this nation and its leaders repent and look to God as our guide for governing this nation and not whoever is the loudest or wealthiest.
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Egg Allergy
Having an egg allergy doesn't have to be a big thing — all you need to do is skip breakfast, right? Wrong. Eggs are found in more than just omelets (and we all know skipping breakfast is never a good idea!). Living with an egg allergy means you have to be aware of what you're eating and read food labels carefully. It's work, but it's worth it.
What Happens With an Egg Allergy?
Eggs in themselves aren't bad. But when you're allergic to them, your body thinks they are. The body's immune system normally fights infection. But when someone is allergic to a food, like eggs, the immune system overreacts to proteins in that food.
Most people who are allergic to eggs react to the proteins in egg whites, but some can't tolerate proteins in the yolk. Every time the person eats an egg, the body thinks these proteins are harmful invaders. The immune system responds by kicking into high gear to fend off the "invader." This causes an allergic reaction, in which chemicals like histamine are released in the body.
The release of these chemicals can cause someone to have the following problems:
- wheezing
- trouble breathing
- coughing
- hoarseness
- throat tightness
- stomachache
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- itchy, watery, or swollen eyes
- hives
- red spots
- swelling
- a drop in blood pressure
Egg allergies can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis may begin with some of the same symptoms as a less severe reaction, but then quickly worsen. A person might have trouble breathing, feel lightheaded, or pass out. If it's not treated, anaphylaxis can be life threatening.
Egg allergy usually first appears when kids are very young. Most kids outgrow an egg allergy by the time they're 5 years old, but some people remain allergic.
The viruses for the flu vaccine are grown in chicken eggs. If you have an egg allergy, ask your doctor about whether it's a good idea to get the vaccine. In most cases, it's OK for people to get the shot — but not the nasal mist — if their egg allergy is mild. (A mild reaction is when someone gets hives only, with no other reactions.) Also, if you have an egg allergy, get your flu shot in a doctor's office, not at a supermarket, drugstore, or other venue.
How Can Doctors Tell It's an Egg Allergy?
If your doctor suspects you might have an egg allergy, he or she will probably refer you to an allergist or allergy specialist for further testing. The allergy specialist will ask you questions — these may cover things like how often you have the reaction, the time it takes between eating a particular food and the start of the symptoms, and whether any family members have allergies or conditions like eczema and asthma.
The allergy specialist may perform a skin test on you. This test involves placing liquid extracts of egg protein on a person's forearm or back, pricking the skin a tiny bit, and waiting to see if a reddish, raised spot forms, indicating an allergic reaction.
You will need to stop taking anti-allergy medications (such as over-the-counter antihistamines) 5 to 7 days before the skin test because they can interfere with the results. Most cold medications as well as some antidepressants may also affect skin testing. Check with the allergist's office if you are unsure about what medications need to be stopped and for how long.
Some doctors may also take a blood sample and send it to a lab where it will be mixed with some of the suspected allergen and checked for IgE antibodies.
In some cases, though, positive results of skin and blood tests aren't enough to prove that someone's symptoms are definitely being caused by eggs. So doctors may use what's called a food challenge to help diagnose the allergy.
With a food challenge, the person will eat foods that contain eggs only under close supervision from a doctor. If symptoms appear after eating egg products, it's a pretty sure bet the person has an egg allergy.
How Is It Treated?
Treating egg allergy might seem simple — you just don't eat eggs. But so many foods are made with eggs and egg products that it can be really hard to know what's OK and not OK to eat. It's a good idea to work with a registered dietitian to develop an eating plan that provides all the nutrients you need while avoiding things you can't eat.
If you have an egg allergy your doctor may want you to carry a shot of epinephrine (pronounced: eh-puh-neh-frin) with you in case of an emergency. Epinephrine comes in an easy-to-carry container about the size of a large marker. It's easy to use — your doctor will show you how.
If you accidentally eat something with egg in it and start having serious allergic symptoms, like swelling inside your mouth, chest pain, or difficulty breathing, you can give yourself the shot right away to counteract the reaction while you're waiting for medical help. Always call for emergency help (911) when using epinephrine. You should make sure your school and even good friends' houses have injectable epinephrine on hand, too.
Keeping epinephrine on hand at all times should be just part of your action plan for living with a severe egg allergy. It's also a good idea to carry an over-the-counter antihistamine as this can help ease allergy symptoms in some people. Antihistamines should be used in addition to the epinephrine and not as a replacement for the shot.
If you've had to take an epinephrine shot because of an allergic reaction, then you should go immediately to a medical facility or hospital emergency room so they can give you additional treatment if you need it. Up to a third of anaphylactic reactions can have a second wave of symptoms several hours following the initial attack. Therefore, you might need to be observed in a clinic or hospital for 4 to 8 hours following the reaction.
Living With an Egg Allergy
The best way to be sure a food is egg free is to read the label. Manufacturers of foods sold in the United States must list on their labels whether a food contains any of the most common allergens. This means that you should be able to find statements like these somewhere on the label: "contains egg ingredients," "made using egg ingredients," or "made in a facility that also processes eggs."
This new label requirement makes things a little easier than reading the ingredients list — instead of needing to know that the ingredient "ovoglobulin" comes from egg protein, you should be able to tell at a glance which foods to avoid.
Still, to make sure the foods you eat are egg free, you'll need to be on the lookout for any ingredients that might come from eggs. That means asking questions when eating out at restaurants or at a friend's home and carefully reading food labels.
When you eat in a restaurant or at a friend's house, try to find out how foods are cooked and what's in them. In some cases, you may want to bring your own food with you. When you're shopping, look for egg-free alternatives to foods that usually contain eggs, such as pasta.
People with an egg allergy may find that the health food section of the grocery store offers the most options. That's where you'll find vegan foods that are made without eggs or egg products.
When preparing your own food, you can substitute one of these egg alternatives in your recipes. Each of these replaces one egg (these substitutes may not work as well in recipes that call for more than three eggs):
- 1 teaspoon baking powder + 1 tablespoon liquid + 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yeast dissolved in ¼ cup warm water
- 1½ tablespoons water + 1½ tablespoons oil + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 packet gelatin + 2 tablespoons warm water (don't mix until ready to use)
- 1 tablespoon pureed fruit such as apricots or bananas
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water
When cooking at home, always carefully scrub the utensils you're using in case they have been used on egg products.
Although the number of people in the United States with food allergies is low (just over 1% of the total population), there's a growing awareness about food allergies. This means that everyone — from the waitstaff at a restaurant to food manufacturers — is more understanding and willing to accommodate a person's food needs.
So living with an egg allergy doesn't have to be a big pain, just a bit of an adjustment.
Reviewed by: Nathan B. Richards, MD, and Sheelagh M. Stewart, RN, MPH
Date reviewed: October 2011
Originally reviewed by: D. Pauline Williams, MPA, RD, CD
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The Akita originated in Japan. Unchanged for centuries, this breed is considered the national dog of Japan and a natural monument. They were highly prized, revered, and only owned by nobility and aristocracy. They were used in various capacities such as Imperial guards, hunter of bear and boar, and waterfowl retrieving. They are the largest of the Spitz-type breeds. Today, the Akita is a faithful companion, therapy dog, and guard dog.
Akitas are large, sturdy, and muscular. The paws are webbed which makes them excellent swimmers. They have a reserved manner and carry themselves with great dignity. They are powerful and alert, responsive and courageous. The Akita is a noble and dominating breed.
The Akita is highly intelligent, fearless, and spontaneous. They thrive on human companionship. They are extremely loyal to their family and those they know, but are wary and aloof of strangers. They are exceedingly protective of their family, their territory, and of their food. They are particularly aggressive toward other dogs and pets. They will get along with older, very well behaved children within their family unit, but will not tolerate children they don't know. They make excellent guard dogs, although they are not excessive barkers. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time. For this reason, they are not well suited for a two career family. They require an inordinate amount of attention. Akitas are not recommended for the novice dog owner, or owners who are placid and submissive.
The Akita requires significant grooming with a firm bristle brush on a daily basis. Bathing should only be done when absolutely necessary with a mild shampoo to prevent stripping the coat of the natural oils. It is important to keep the hair on the bottom of the paws trimmed to preserve their characteristic of webbed feet. They are prone to hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, eye problems, and lupus.
The Akita is a double coat, waterproof breed. The outer coat is harsh, straight, and stands slightly off the body. The under coat is dense, soft, and close to the body. The hair on the head, legs, and ears is short, while the hair on the tail is long and profuse. They typically shed their coat twice a year. The Akita coat colors include pure white, red, sesame, and brindle.
The Akita requires intensive and extensive socialization and obedience training. It is absolutely imperative that they know who their master is or they will take charge. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed training methods. They do best with patience, kindness, firmness, fairness, and consistency. Akitas typically prefer to be clean and is easier to housetrain than many other breeds.
The Akita does not require an over-abundance of exercise. They are moderately active indoors. They enjoy play sessions with their family or other family activities. However, they will become bored and destructive if left alone for extended periods of time either inside or outside. They enjoy a daily walk, but it is vitally important they are very securely leashed and kept from encountering other dogs. They are not well suited for apartment dwellings and do best in a home with a large securely fenced yard.
If you are looking for Akita puppies for sale from reputable Akita breeders or to adopt Akitas from an Akita rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Akita puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Akita puppies that make great pets.
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Assistant Director Rik Verbrugghe said he liked what he saw from the BMC Racing Team Wednesday on another difficult day at the Vuelta a España.
Santambrogio Moves Up
"The guys were doing the best they could to make the break and we had a guy in nearly every one today," Verbrugghe said. Mauro Santambrogio's 33rd place finish led the BMC Racing Team and moved him up three spots to 38th in the overall standings. Joaquin Rodriguez (Katusha) won the 187 kilometer stage and Sylvain Chavanel (Quick Step) kept the overall lead. "Mauro is getting better and he's finding his rhythm," Verbrugghe said. "The coming days will be good for him. And it was normal to only have him in the front group after all the guys tried hard to make the breakaway."


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This article describes how to install the busybox command line tools in the Android file-system. Please note that a pre-built version of busybox has been attached to this article if you would prefer not to build busybox yourself. Skip to Installing Busybox to filesystem if you select to use the prebuilt version. For the more information on the latest busybox environment visit: www.busybox.net
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Configure and Build
Download busybox-1.13.3.tar.bz2 from www.busybox.net.
Extract the busybox source
$ tar jxf busybox-1.13.3.tar.bz2
Configure busybox
$ cd busybox-1.13.3/ $ make menuconfig
In menuconfig set the following options
$ Busybox Settings --> Build Options --> Build Busybox as a static binary (no shared libs) - Enable this option by pressing "Y" $ Busybox Settings --> Build Options --> Cross compiler prefix - Set this option equal to "arm-none-linux-gnueabi-" $ Busybox Settings --> Installation Options --> Don't use /usr - Enable this option by pressing "Y" $ Linux Module Utilities --> () Default directory containing modules - Set this option to nothing $ Linux Module Utilities --> () Default name of modules.dep - Set this option to nothing
Export path to where the cross-compiler is located on the host. For more information on setting up cross-compiler in environment visit: Cross Compilers
$ export PATH=$PATH:/<toolchain_folder>/bin/
Build busybox
$ make
Installing Busybox to filesystem
Create a /bin directory in the target file-system. For example:
$ mkdir /<path-to-android-fs>/bin
Copy the busybox binary to the /bin directory in the target file-system
$ cp busybox /<path-to-android-fs>/bin
Install the busybox command line tools on the target by executing the following commands:
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October 22, 2013
At the Home of Board Member Elliott Sernel
New York, NY
Following the expansion of Lambda Legal's transgender rights advocacy work -- officially designating the organization's body of work as Lambda Legal's Transgender Rights Project, naming staff attorney Dru Levasseur Project Director and launching a first-of-its-kind online and mobile hub called "Know Your Rights: Transgender" -- we are hosting our first ever Trans Rights Project House Party!
At the Home of Board Member Elliott Sernel
With Remarks from Lambda Legal's Transgender Rights Project Director, Dru Levasseur, & Board Member Dr. Jillian T. Weiss
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
True Comedy Comes From Character
The point I keep making is this: that the biggest laughs always come from watching characters react, think and take action.
At least for me.
Sometimes people in animation use the word "gags" and I try not to use that word myself. It's a little generic and it implies a bunch of jokes that could happen to any character. I prefer humor that's specific to the situation and the characters. I'm not a big fan of jokes that are just strung together, and I think animation really doesn't work well for that kind of thing anyway.
So lately - I don't know why - I keep bringing up the cartoon "Bully for Bugs" as an example of what I mean.
"Bully for Bugs" is a great cartoon and, to me, it's hilarious. But it's not the action or the "gags" that I really laugh at so much. The parts that I really laugh at are the moments where the characters are thinking, processing information and formulating ideas. Nothing entertains me more than watching a character react to some event, take that information in, process it and then come up with a new idea based on the new information they have.
That might sound incredibly dry, but to me - when it's done right - that's the most entertaining thing in the world to watch. And that's really the best way to show a character and a personality on film...watch them think and react. Those are type of moments that I remember most in films and the moments that make a character truly memorable and make them feel like real, unique, flesh-and-blood characters.
I just love moments in films where you see characters react and think and their inner thoughts and workings are revealed. Animation does that much better than live action will ever be able to.
Part of the fun of setting up a really strong character in the audience's mind is that then you can also create situations that the audience sees before your character does and the audience now knows the character so well that they already know how the character will react. Then the audience has the fun comedic tension of waiting for the character to realize what they already know and the audience is already imaging how the character will react.
I look for opportunities to create moments like these in every sequence I board.
As an example of a character thinking and how entertaining that can be, here's a great scene where the Bull realizes he's swallowed a gun and it's ended up in his tail. He looks puzzled, then he looks at his horn, then to his tail, tries another test shot....and suddenly he gets what just happened. And then he looks over at Bugs, savoring this moment and anticipating getting the best of Bugs. And then you see Bugs react, as he realizes what this means for him...and on and on, with both characters constantly getting new ideas, formulating new plans and one-upping each other.
The best way to create characters and situations like this is to really see it from their point of view and really do your best to inhabit them and see the world through their eyes - no matter how outlandish or crazy the situation.
After working on "Tangled" for a while there was a point when I felt like I really knew Maximus and knew how he thought and how to draw him. I knew how he'd react in every situation. He wasn't a cartoon horse to me....to me he was a real character that I didn't see as a joke or a clown. I really understood his point of view.
When I boarded the part where Rapunzel tries to get Maximus and Flynn to shake hands and make a truce, I knew Maximus would refuse at first. To Maximus, making a deal to not pursue Flynn would go against his inner sense of justice and what's right. He's sworn to uphold the law and he doesn't take that lightly. And he may like Rapunzel, but that's not nearly enough to convince him to put aside his deeply held principles. So he refuses. In no uncertain terms.
Rapunzel's able to talk Flynn into agreeing to shake hands and she looks over to Maximus to see if he'll play along...but still he refuses.
But then she plays the card of asking him very sweetly to do it as a favor because it's her birthday...and this is a curveball Max didn't see coming and (I figured) has no experience with. He's used to operating in a world where cops and criminals use force to get their way and everything is defined in black and white. Being asked to do something in a nice way is a shade of grey that he doesn't have any experience dealing with. Plus, he (probably) has no experience dealing with women. Or gentle manipulation. But he knows enough to realize....he's stuck.
So he'll shake hands....just this once. But he's not going to pretend to like it.
"It's also my birthday...."
The end of "Bully for Bugs" actually does become essentially a bunch of "gags" that build up to the bull being blown up, but even then I find myself laughing at it because of the way the bull is reacting to what's happening to him. The look on his face as he sails through the air - helpless - as all this stuff happens around him is great. If you never got to see his face during this part it would just become a bunch of gags without any character involvement, but seeing how he feels about all this as he alternates looking down at the fuse burning beneath him and then off into space as he contemplates what this all means is very funny to me.
Again...that's just me. Maybe you think I'm crazy. But that's the truth about the way I approach boarding humor, and the way I approach boarding characters and how I try to inject them with entertaining personality.
If nothing else, I think we'll all agree: you could do a lot worse than to study Chuck Jones for ideas on how to create great characters and get a ton of entertainment out of them!
19 comments:
- djsteelo said...
Great article. When I attended college everyone was so enamored with Disney, Pixar and ILM that it seamed they had forgotten the great artist that worked at Warner Bros. and Hanna Barbara. It was that slapstick humor akin to The Three Stooges and other vaudevillian greats that sucked me in as a kid and still amuses me to this day.
- jake gumbleton said...
Great article! Maximus made that film for me, such a wonderful character. Thanks for sharing!
- Louise Kay said...
Oh wow. This couldn't have come at a better time- I'm working on my senior animation and have been watching/studying so many looney tunes shows trying to figure out where the laughs were coming from. Your post pretty much articulates what I've been looking for and clarifies what a teacher of mine has been suggesting to me. Thank you!
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- mister bil said...
Hi Mark, all characters in Chuck Jones animation are amazing, aren't they?
wile e coyote, the tenor, daffy to name a few.
I think what makes me laugh the most is the unexpected (you know what's going to happen to the bull, but don't know how).
Talking about about great performance,in the animation Podcast the other day, clay presented a great clip compiling Cary grant great moment, he was such a talented man!on you tube.
- SparkyMK3 said...
Kudos to this article! Very insightful stuff, and helpful to a fellow animator! Keep it up!
- Jamil R. Lahham said...
Brilliant post, great insights, this is one of the most helpful posts I've come across in a while. Thanks.
- Sarah burgess said...
Hello - I am very new to this blog, bit I am just overjoyed that you have one and that you write such interesting things! This is great - last year I brought the art of tangled, and srsly I haven't put it back on my bookshelf yet! It's a constant source of inspiration for me (for drawing my comic!) and your storyboards were some of my favourites in the book! So imagine my utter joy when I found out you had a blog, and, were doing a comic yourself! Anyway, I wanted to write because I totally agree, particularly with animation, it's the exaggerated expression which I think is the funniest thing. I prefer this humor I think to say puns or slapstick, although I think slapstick humor in cartoons is funny, if it is funny, it's usually when you think about it because of the characters reactions! I think another really awesome example of funny characters is 'Iron Giant' - or tbh anything by brad bird! I really think he as a director has the art of making funny characters down! Thing I love about his stuff is that th ehumor is essentially based on the way people react to things! Sorry to ramble - I'm so delighted to find this blog! It's so interesting and I feel like I will learn so much from this!! You are truly an amazing artist, ps. I love love love your Tarzan story boards, and your way fo drawing is just..!!! I love how free and open and spontaneous and expression-filled it is! Thanks for being such an inspiration to my own comic! :')
- Jeff Z said...
My wife's comment on this scene was, "The great part about this is that neither of them know that Max is actually HER horse... y'know, since she's really the princess and all."
We've watched this film about 50 times (because our toddler boy will yell "TANG-GOOOD" at the top of his lungs until we start it up) and we love it more and more. You all did a fantastic job on it, thanks for a really entertaining movie.
- James said...
You've hit the nail on the head! I've come to repeatedly think this way when looking at comedy and what makes me personally laugh and as you say, it's CHARACTER through and through. It's a bit silly when people say I prefer slapstick or I like wit/irony etc. You have a good character - one that the viewer emotionally attaches to - and you'll be sure that you can get that character to make the audience laugh AND cry (as Walt said, there should be a tear for every laugh - I think it was that way round?)
There's no point of gags for gags sake- as you say it's the reaction which communicates. I don't think anyone could laugh at a blank/faceless being walking round talking/ acting/performing slapstick stunts and find it funny Even the best robots are adapted to resemble human expression (we all know Wall-e's eyes!
And luckily this is what Disney does best, create characters and instil them with life. Andreas Deja just posted some pinocchio drawings and received praise from many saying this was a favourite film of theirs. And it's a brilliant example of a film creating characters which express the true spectrum of emotion and well, expression! (Frank or Ollie? speaks on the DVD about how he tries to put himself in the character's shoes and think how he would think)
The only problem(I guess you could say)with animation is that more than one person creates the same character. And this often leads to characters which for some reason just don't relate... because they're not coherent or realistic and hence when something comes that is supposed to make you laugh, it doesn't as much as you may have liked. Sincerity I think is the most important thing to a character/film and this comes from, as you in a previous article, personal relation/experience which allows you to relay a feeling/experience successfully if you yourself has had it.
It's an interesting period in which comedy has developed so much. I always love comedians who create a character on-stage and 'act' out the joke, rather than just say something sarcastic about some recent piece of news(Tommy Cooper/Fawlty Towers being 2 of my fav.).
I guess it's partly looking back with rose tinted glasses but people say films aren't as good as they use to be! (obviously not always the case) but I do think (i'm gonna sound like an old granny now!-)that consumerism and globalisation of everything has had a great influence on people's feelings/experiences and the sort of sincerity which existed in films through early hollywood to 60/70's is a lot rarer. Obviously everything changes!
Can't thank you enough for this truly amazing blog Mark. Really educational and allows us students who dream to work at Disney one day at least some connection for now.
Thank you,
(P.S: Sorry for rambling on, I hope I have not imposed)
- T' said...
For what it's worth, Maximus is my absolute favorite character from "Tangled." I loved the way he emoted, was so full of himself and yet likeable at the same time. He made me laugh constantly. The scenes he was in were the best of the film. I totally see what you mean here and can see the parallels between him and a cartoon like "Bully for Bugs." Great work.
- Netta said...
Best. Horse. Ever!!!!
Just had to say :-)
Great post,
- Clifton said...
There was a subtle moment in Tangled when Rapunzel asked Mother Gothel to leave the tower and fetch her favorite dish (or fruit can't remember) for her birthday.
Mother Gothel being tired had her hand on her head and was kinda slumped down and in a daze. At this point you saw her eyes shift just slightly after hearing Rapunzel's request. Afterwards she agrees to go and off she went out of the tower.
I thought that shifting of the eyes was brilliant in showing Mother Gothel as a living breathing person.
I laughed as hard at your storyboards as I did the Bugs short. Especially love MAX9.jpg - everybody's expressions, both face and body, are just a riot.
Thanks for doing this blog! It provides all sorts of great material I (and lots of others, obviously) find fascinating and that I wouldn't otherwise have a chance to see - e.g. your storyboards.
- Liimlsan said...
Maximus, for all the overshot pop and motion blur he ended up smothered in, actually was the most consistently personal character in the film AND the least distractingly self-conscious...I'd say you did your work well! ^^
The chunk of 'Bully' with the gun stuck up the bull's tail was animated by Ben Washam, the pointy pose man with a unique style of timing and a good sense of facial tic. Chuck had nothing but sheer worship for his 'personality' scenes... I can easily believe this was to be the personality high point of the cartoon.
(the sequence of the Bull flying through the air was split between Washam and Lloyd Vaughan, with Lloyd doing all the shots you posted. ^^)
It's a good contrast in the film itself, because one of the three standout sequences (the mexican hat slap), animated by Ken Harris, is all the funnier because compared to this, the personality is so hidden. And it makes the OTHERS look warmer by contrast. It's a masterpiece of storytelling composition.
- Ashton said...
Wait, YOU animated Maximus!? OMG
I stumbled across your blog randomly on the internet. No idea what your credentials were.
Maximus was, honest to god, my favorite animated character of the last several years. He made that movie. Thank you!
- Pancho said...
I just started following your blog and its been inspirational, educational and an eye opener. Thanks for taking the time to write it. If you ever bind it and publish it, Ill be one of the first ordering.
Thanks for the free masterclasses.
- Kevin Lam said...
Oh wow, my comment won't be as lengthy as the others... but just wanted to say... AWESOME! I agree with everything and the Bugs short is hilarious!
- Substance McGravitas said...
Maximus was certainly the best part of Tangled. I didn't think the film was all that great in itself, but it seemed clear to me that the animators were outrunning the creative strictures placed around them. Good work and thank you.


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Expert Interview & Tour: Bob's Red Mill
If you're a home cook and at all curious about whole grains, you've probably picked up a bag of one of Bob Red Mill's fresh, organic products at your local grocery. Today I had the pleasure of touring the Mill (yes, it's very red, just like the packaging!) with Bob Moore himself. Read on to discover more of the inspiring story behind this remarkable, family-minded, whole foods-loving entrepreneur.
Bob, his wife Charlee and their three sons, have been working in whole grains in some capacity for about 40 years. But it wasn't always that way. Bob's trajectory to become a health-food advocate and producer was long and winding. He and his wife worked in other fields very successfully: electrical engineering, running a gas station, starting a farm, amongst a few other professions (wow!), while raising their family on honest, wholesome meals.
In the early 60s, Charlee began reading literature praising the merits of unprocessed food. Soon she was baking, cooking and feeding her family all of this delicious, whole food. Bob chanced upon a book about tending a grain mill, and began to order parts to create his own. With the help of his young sons, he decided it was time to assemble the parts to their first mill outside of the garage and in its own location.
What started as a passion for home cooking and Bob's interest in the way mills work evolved into a multimillion dollar company with organic products reaching home cooks all over the world. Living in Saudi Arabia and want organic, stone ground flax seed, milled just days before? No problem. Making buckwheat blinis in Sweden? Bob's got buckwheat groats and flour ready for you, complete with a label in Swedish.
Bob's mill is currently located in Milwaukie, Oregon, just a few miles south of Portland. Bob works with farmers locally and nationally, who deliver truckloads of un-refined grain to the facility. From here, the assortment of grains get sorted, shaken out and prepared for milling or packaging. Every step of the process is done in-house, even the the majority of the machinery used is created within the facility. (The mills used for grinding are made in Denmark.)
Bob has been creating certified gluten-free products for about 10 years, providing intense tests and measures for safety as well as an entirely separate packing/milling facility for these products. Their most popular item, flax seed, is milled in this area because it is gluten free. We tasted a small spoonful, and never have I enjoyed plain flax before that moment. It was so light and nutty in flavor and texture, about as fresh as it could ever be!
What was incredible about visiting the space was the sheer volume and scale of the space and what goes on there. The buzz of activity (mechanical and human) and room after room, full of huge flour sacks, boxes ready for shipping and the hum of the grinding flour — it was a remarkable sight. I could sense honesty and integrity behind all of Bob's products, not to mention the wholesome flavor and fantastic health benefits.
A Few Questions for Bob Moore of Bob's Red Mill
What prompted you to start milling all of the diverse grains you process?
"And God said, 'See, I have given you (man) every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food'." Genesis 1:29
As a person with great respect for the Bible and the words I read in it, the above quote which appears on the very first page of the book, continues to impress me greatly as an important statement made by our creator directly to the created. It has lain in my heart and mind as an important goal that I have been comfortable with for most of my life. Nothing pleases me more than to hear the scientific community of our modern day culture corroborate this statement through their research and study. The statement, "...every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth..." indicates to me that we need to look about and consider exotic and far-off places. We certainly have done this in recent years with our products teff, quinoa, amaranth, and sorghum.
Did you grow up on good, wholesome food?
What's your most important food memory?
The first whole grain loaf of bread that came out of my wife Charlee's oven on our five acre farm back in the 60s was the most delicious loaf of bread I can ever remember smelling and eating. In fact, between the boys and I, we ate the whole thing before it ever reached room temperature. I think that was the major reason that won me over to a whole grain diet— that wonderful bread! Thanks, Charlee!
What's your current favorite dish to make with one of your products?
You just can't go wrong with a whole grain muffin. There is a wonderful recipe on the label of our flaxseed meal called "Bran Flax Muffin" that is full of nutritious ingredients like shredded apples, carrots, oat bran and nuts. It's a great and easy way to get started baking with whole grains.
For a beginning cook, what's one of your flours, seeds or grains you would recommend?
For a beginning cook, I would recommend starting simple with whole wheat pastry flour. This product can be used in place of conventional white flour for cookies, muffins and quick breads. Its whole grain goodness will make baked goods only slightly denser than when using white flour, and they will be much healthier. If the baker wants a lighter touch, I recommend using half whole wheat flour and half white flour.
What's on the horizon for your mill? Any unusual new foods being developed?
We're constantly looking for new ways to help people enjoy simple and authentic whole grain foods, so it's no wonder we have over 300 items in our array of natural, organic and gluten-free products. This year we're appealing to folks eager to get back to basics but short on time and culinary confidence by introducing four new super convenient granolas and three new fast-cooking Israeli couscous products. On the horizon, consumers can expect to see some innovative new gluten-free products that are healthy, natural and eliminate the historical taste-tradeoff in that category.
Do you have any favorite products from Bob's Red Mill? How do you use whole grains in your kitchen?
Related: Recipe: Apple & Cinnamon Whole Grain Breakfast Strata
(Images: Leela Cyd Ross)
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I love Bob's Almond Flour! I've used it believe it or not to bread fish dishes, it is delicious!
Really nice article! There are lots of true 'characters' out there. Whether they're growing acres of garlic or milling grains, all of them a liitle nuts and all of them pretty interesting. Thanks for introducing us to this one. Say hello to your Mom for me when you get a chance. Thanks, Rick Casner
I went gluten-free four months ago and cannot praise Bob's Red Mill gluten-free flours enough! It is so hard to find gluten-free flours and Bob's always has what I am looking for. Wonderful, wonderful company. Thank you!
First wanting to buy some things I can 'trust' and then as my girlfriend found out she was allergic to gluten, Bob's has been the one source to keep up with our changing dietary demands - and every product delivers. We just made a gluten free boule out of Bob's products and it was amazing - I've never been such a fan of any company before. Thanks Bob's!
Thank you for the write up about this interesting company. I'll be looking for their items in my local grocery.
What a lovely article! I hold Bob Mill's products in such high regard. I love the variety of hot cereal and have been buying their Muesli for my parents in India for a few years now. Thanks Leela for giving us so much more about the man behind the brand.
I adore Bob's Red Mill products, and this article just confirms everything ten fold! What a great guy! I only trust their gluten free steel cut oats after a horrible experience with another brand. And since my daughter also has a corn allergy, the variety of flours offered by Bob's Red Milll has been a lifesaver! If you are gluten free and haven't tried their coconut flour...you must!! It's delicious!
I love Bob's products. From quinoa and their new whole wheat pearl couscous, to any of their whole grain flours ... their products are always top-knotch. And on a lazy note, I appreciate not having to rinse the quinoa myself, as I constantly forget whenever I have gone with bulk bin product.
I use almond flour and hazelnut flour. While I cannot use them for everything (I have friends with allergies), I do use them frequently to make our foods a little more nutritious.
What a great brand, the man himself, along with the interview. Finally great variety of flours that are of great quality that you can trust.
I'm a huge fan of the quinoa, millet, almond flour - I haven't yet tried the hazelnut flour - sounds divine ;)
Finally flours, other than wheat - are readily available - thank you Bob!
Any chance you'd branch out into baked goods - I'm sure a crusty sourdough wheat free bread by Bob's Red Mill would be amazing! ;)
I live in a rural town and getting gluten free flours isn't always easy. Our local grocery has expanded to 4-5 Bob's gluten free products, enough that I can get by until an Internet order arrives. Love the millet and rice flours, make baking bread and muffins easy.
We love Bob's red mill. I particularly love the variety of flours -- especially chickpea and almond flour. While I don't have to worry about gluten, I know it's a great place for people who do and it's great that it's out there. We got to meet Bob ourselves a few months ago and were excited to see he is a "real" guy, not just a character on the packaging! http://threecleversisters.com/2011/02/23/bobs-red-mill-factory-tour/
Awesome article. Thanks so much.
What a nice article! I love Bob's Red Mill products. :)
Loved reading Mr. Moore's comments and his explanation of why he started his business! I so appreciate the quality of his products and have purchased them for many years. Now that two of my children are gluten-intolerant, I have come to rely even more on the integrity of his products. Thank you, Mr. Moore!
Bob is so cool. On his 81'st birthday he "sold" the company to his employees and it is transitioning to being employee-owned. His oatmeal won the Golden Spurtle Award for world's best oatmeal at the competition in Scotland.
I love Bob's 10 grain hot cereal SOOO MUCH! It's such a great filling alternative to oatmeal or box cereals. I try to make a batch every week oatmeal style and divide into those squat pint mason jars. I will definitely be trying out some of their other products!
Oh, my word. I know that all gluten-free folks out there like myself, especially in smaller towns, can't thank Bob's Red Mill enough for getting flours and other GF mixes out when we wouldn't get it otherwise. Wonderful.
I have used Bob's Red Mill Products for years. He used to give out free samples at the Portland Farmers Market. One of my favorites is the Old Country Style Muesli which I stir into yogurt-yummy! If you are ever in the Portland, OR. area, you must stop by Bob's Red Mill. All the products are available in bulk, so you can buy as much or as little as you like. The employees are very helpful and can provide you with cooking directions and recipes. They also offer cooking classes. Another thing that wasn't mentioned in your article was the fact that this is now an employee-owned business. When Bob wanted to downsize his workload, he chose to turn over ownership of the company to his longtime employees. He could just as easily sold out to some big corporation and pocketed the millions, but he's a man of honesty and integrity. You can expect the same from all his products.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Bob and he is just as wonderful in person. He truly cares about the people that work for him and the products that they make.
My favorite Bob's Red Mill product is the Gluten Free Corn Grits. Makes fantastic grits and wonderful creamy polenta!
I want to know the story behind the adult-sized tricycle!
I used to live about a mile from Bob's Red Mill and would stop on my way home a couple times a week to get a few items from their bulk section. My favorite Bob's item at the moment is the Organic Extra Thick Rolled Oats - makes the best oatmeal! Can't wait to try the whole wheat pearl couscous.
Bob's Kasha replaced my oatmeal after I had to go gluten free. (Can't eat oats at all.) I also use the almond flour in everything.
oh the adult-sized tricycle is what the technicians use to get around the facility, repairing what needs to be fixed all day long. Isn't the bike adorable!?
His 7-grain hot cereal is my favorite.
Bob's Egg Replacer is THE BEST!!!!!!
I enjoy the polenta!
the teff flour is amazing!
The Scottish Oatmeal (steel cut oats) is my go-to hot breakfast cereal. I actually have to have my sister buy it for me in another city; since my local grocery was sold, they don't carry as many of the Red Mill products (BOOOOOOO!).
I love the 5 and 7 grain hot cereal and I've started getting there Chia seeds to sprinkle on the cereal and in smoothies.
Nice to see that Bob is the real deal and not an invention of the marketing department of a conglomerate. I always enjoy using BRM products in my baking. Thanks, Charlee, for getting him started in this biz! As Cary Grant would say, "Good Stuff."
I use his potato starch to thicken soups & sauces. Great article.
Great interview, Leela! The pictures make me super nostalgic---Bob and his store are super cute!
What a great story!
My favorite Bob's Red Mill product is the whole wheat pastry flour. I use it in everything-even gravy!
The best Porridge (or as you like to call it, Oatmeal) I have found in the USA.
It really feels like you have a substantial meal.
It doesn't need any fancy embellishments. maybe a drop of milk and honey or sugar.
Great article. I live in Portland, OR and Bob's Red Mill is a wonderful asset to our community. The products are out of this world - I adore the pancake mix...


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I've had a Bushnell Yardage Pro 400 for a long time. It's worked fine during most bowhunts, but after last fall, thinking I'm ready to upgrade.
My 3D shooting buddy went out to hike along with me on a quick rifle day hunt for deer last fall. Just after shooting light we spotted a nice little 2x2 mule deer that was up hill from the truck and perfect for the freezer.
We had plenty of time as it was feeding on an open sagebrush hillside, so decided to compare our rangefinders. His Leupold RX1000 ranged it at 246yds. My old Bushnell wouldn't even pick it up in the early light.........but my rifle did.
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Downtown Salisbury begins search for new director
SALISBURY — The search started in earnest this week for someone to replace Randy Hemann as leader of Downtown Salisbury Inc.
Similar to an exercise the Rowan County Chamber of Commerce completed recently, Downtown Salisbury will hold a brainstorming session to help shape the organization's future and come up with search criteria for a new executive director, President Mark Lewis said.
Hemann left this week after 16 years to become the city manager in Oxford.
"We feel strongly that one of the big advantages that DSI has as an independent organization is our board of directors and the ability to harness all that brain power," Lewis said.
A board of 19 volunteers leads Downtown Salisbury, a group Lewis called "big, diverse and not political."
"These are professionals who can provide good direction," he said. "Now the question is, how do we staff our office."
The brainstorming session will include top staff and board leaders from Downtown Salisbury's community partners — the chamber, the Tourism Development Authority and RowanWorks Economic Development Commission, Lewis said.
The four groups have renewed a commitment to work together on economic development. Downtown Salisbury plans to move its office to the Gateway Building on East Innes Street to join the other three.
Lewis said he hopes to bring in a professional consultant to facilitate the brainstorming session and help answer "what do we want DSI to look like, and the attributes we want in an executive director."
After the chamber's recent exercise, the board hired a new president, Elaine Spalding of Paducah, Ky. Spalding started work Wednesday and Lewis said he would like her to participate in the Downtown Salisbury brainstorming session.
For a nominal fee, the N.C. Downtown Development Association will spread the word about Salisbury's vacancy in publications and online, Lewis said. He said he hopes to have an executive director in place in 90 days.
In the meantime, the Tourism Development Authority, which took over marketing and promotions for Downtown Salisbury last year, will answer phone calls and email.
Downtown Salisbury's proposed budget for the upcoming year includes funds to share a full-time administrative position with tourism.
Contact reporter Emily Ford at 704-797-4264.


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Fashion Round-Up Kareena Kapoor's promotional tour for Heroine – Part 2
It is pure delight to see Kareena Kapoor evolve as Bollywood's leading fashion & style icon as Heroine promotional tour gains momentum ; something which has been lacking on her part in the past. With a line up of outfits completely different from each other by way of cuts, colors & prints, it was surprising to see Bebo pull off each one almost perfectly. Two thumbs up for her stylist Tanya Ghavri.
Here's your look at some of Kareena Kapoor 's best fashion moments from her promotional tour. (see the earlier ones here). We can't take our eyes off her in looks 1, 4 & 7. What about you?
At Filmfare Magazine September Issue launch in black fringed Osman S/S 2012 dress & aqua YSL Tribute sandals
At the launch of Title track of Heroine in marble print 'Ungaro' dress & Christian Louboutin pumps
On the sets of Dance India Dance in gold sequin Atsu dress (Buy here )
At punarvivaah Zee TV show in Manish Malhotra
On the sets of Jhalak Dikhla Ja in Manish Malhotra
P.S. She's wearing BCBG Viviane Beaded Blue Dress on the sets of Comedy Circus (look number 2) & Mara Hoffman in for the Dubai leg of promotions.


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The BMC Racing Team finished 12th in the team time trial Sunday at the Giro d'Italia, 37 seconds off the winning time by Sky Procycling in the 17.4-kilometer race against the clock.
Climbing Sections The Difference
BMC Racing Team Assistant Director Max Sciandri said the stage was won or lost on the hillier sections. "There were climbs of eight, nine or 10 percent," he said. "I think if you look at the winning team, it is more of an imprint of a climber team. We had some really good guys who can go on the flats like a regular time trial. But we struggled a little bit with some guys on the climbs. But I don't think we could have given anything more." Cadel Evans, points classification winner of the Giro in 2010, agreed. "We had a lot of sprinter kind of guys and roulers, which normally in a team time trial is great," he said. "But this course was particularly hilly. Thirty-seven seconds is a little bit below what I had hoped or expected, but that's the way it is. The guys put in everything. Someone like Klaas Lodewyck – he really gave it absolutely everything he had today, so I'm certainly not going to ask anything more of him. That's the way it is. We'll keep going from here." Sky Procycling's victory in 22:05 put Salvatore Puccio in the overall lead. Movistar Team was second, nine seconds back, and Astana Pro Team third, at 14 seconds.
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Chris Barna, 33, of Manteca, a former employee of Stockton-based M & C Association Management Services, was arrested Nov. 28 after being indicted on 20 counts on Nov. 21 by a federal grand jury.
M & C officials announced in June 2011 that the money he embezzled included $201,000 from Diablo Grande's homeowners association. M & C has since repaid the HOA for those lost funds.
Barna embezzled 342 checks from April 2008 to May 2011, according to the federal indictment. Those included checks to M & C or its parent company, Dallas-based Associa, and from M & C to third parties, prosecutors said. He forged endorsements on certain checks and endorsed them as "deposit only," prosecutors said.
If convicted, Barna faces up to 30 years in federal prison and a $1 million fine for each count.
Barna deposited checks into various bank accounts he controlled at Wells Fargo Bank, according to the indictment. He used the money to pay for personal expenses, federal prosecutors said, and manipulated financial records at M & C to conceal the fraud.
As controller for M & C, which provided association management and developer services to community associations in Northern California, Barna was responsible for the company's account and collections departments, prosecutors said.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman released Barna on a $200,000 bond during his initial appearance Nov. 28 and ordered him to appear for a status conference Jan. 14 before Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb.
M & C officials said they immediately terminated Barna's employment when they learned in June 2011 that he had taken a large sum of money from the company, including funds from the Diablo Grande homeowners association and a handful of other homeowners groups.
Carol Piering, spokeswoman for Associa, said this week that M & C has conducted both internal and external audits since Barna was dismissed.
"We are operating with the utmost of integrity and have zero tolerance for that type of behavior," she said.
Company officials were "appalled" by Barna's behavior, Piering said. He said M & C reimbursed the homeowners associations that lost money in the summer of 2011, shortly after the embezzlement scheme was discovered.
Diablo Grande's homeowners association opted to switch management companies in October 2011, according to Carmen Kearney-Millan, who is chief financial officer for Diablo Grande's parent company, World International, and a homeowners association board member.
Kearney-Millan said the new company, Danville-based Common Interest Management Services, has "a very good reputation, professionalism and experience."
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Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.
BMW Police Motors: Your Best Long-Term Value!
Download the PDF of this article (with more information) here: BMW Police Motors Your Best Long-Term value!
BMW Police Motors have been utilized by more than 430 agencies in the US, including the three largest US fleets operated by the California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff�s Department, Orange County Sheriff's Department and many city agencies. BMW has always focused on providing the best police motor with the features that agencies want and use. BMW police motors are supplied with a much higher level of standard equipment than our competitors, which is why you need to look carefully at what features you specify in your RFQ�s when comparing price and value. No police motor sold has a higher level of standard equipment than the BMW � you have told us what you use and need � and BMW supplies it! This means significantly lower up-fitting costs as well as greater reliability for your agency.
Added Value from BMW R 1200 RT-P Motors:
-Standard: Locking integrated Radio Box with wiring ports and ground plate.
-Standard: Police-specific saddlebags with optional work bag liner.
-Standard: Thermostatically-controlled oil cooler radiator with computer-controlled fan.
-Standard: Special low first gear (parades / training) and 1:2.75 rear drive ratio for optimal patrol gearing.
-Standard: Corrosion-resistant stainless steel front and rear protection bar system.
-Standard: Linked 19 Ah maintenance-free auxiliary battery with 8 separately fused police circuits.
-Standard: Highest electrical output with 720W alternator producing 27A at idle.
-Standard: Four-way emergency flashers as well as two-way rear flashers, blue license plate ID lights.
-Standard: Center stand allowing easier maintenance, tire checks / changes, etc.
-Standard: Wind tunnel optimized full fairing providing superior air management / comfort (no engine heat).
-Standard: All lights �off� switch with dimmable dashboard information display.
-Standard: Integrated fairing-mounted speakers for radio & radar, pre-wired below radio box.
-Standard: Clean radio power circuit with disconnect below radio box.
-Standard: Accurate digital police speedometer with pace-lock display / VSS signal for moving radar.
-Standard: Three-tone siren system (wail/yelp/hyper-yelp), air horn, public address and radio rebroadcast.
-Standard: Cutting-edge BMW/Code 3 LED emergency lighting system controller & housings.
-Standard: Electrically-adjustable windshield, adjustable seat height, adjustable brake and clutch levers.
-Standard: Full radio interference suppression system.
-Standard: Optimized suspension and tires (pass CHP run-flat protocol) specifically for police service.
-Standard: Partial-integral ABS braking system with independent rear wheel brake control.
-Standard: The largest fuel tank (7.1 gal) with dramatically better fuel economy and range =300 miles.
-Standard: The longest service intervals (6,000 miles) for oil change / maintenance.
-Standard: The longest warranty (39 months / 60,000 miles).
-Standard: The most comprehensive warranty covering all BMW
supplied equipment, not just the motorcycle.
Optional Value from BMW R 1200 RT-P Motors:
BMW provides the most comprehensive assortment of options specifically designed for BMW motors, from simple map lights to electric locking assault rifle mounts. All options are warranted by BMW to fit and function properly! A detailed listing of available options is in this information sheet.
Many recent entrants to the police motor arena have made claims of being much less expensive, but when the bidding is over and PO is issued, lo and behold those motors are usually similar in price or more expensive than the BMW with far less standard equipment!
How Important is Fuel Economy?
The fuel economy (or lack thereof) is an increasingly important aspect of the operational cost of police motorcycles. What is illuminating is the significant additional cost of operation with specific motors. Often, motor purchases are decided with minimal differences in price without consideration to the effect of operational cost. See at right one more reason why BMW Police Motors are the best long-term value for your agency.
(there may be a new Sheriff in town � and he sure is thirsty!)
* MPG for Kawasaki from February 2010 Rider� Magazine civil version road test. MPG will likely be at the low end for police conversion due to added weight, wind resistance and police riding style. Rider� Magazine test results for civilian version were 27.3 low/35 average/46.7 high.
**All other MPG data results from the LASD 2010 Vehicle Test Report, where fuel consumption was monitored on fully equipped police motorcycles, ridden on specific routes to simulate typical police riding style and real world situations, including violator stops, etc.
Your actual mileage may vary from the results above.
NA = information not available.
Contact Information:
BMW Motorrad USA
Frank Stevens, Authority Program Manager
Frank Stevens (201-264-0084 Cell)
Chuck Downing, Authority Representative � West
(Retired CHP motor sergeant)
Chuck Downing (916-205-7376 Cell)
Why Doesn�t BMW Lease for Shorter-Terms?
BMW builds their police motors with the intention of them being used as police motors for their entire life � a term much longer than 12-24 months. A very high level of special standard equipment and features are built into every BMW police motor, which makes them most valuable to police agencies. BMW motors come fully equipped with lights, siren, high performance electrical system, cooling system, radio preparation, as well as other special equipment requested. This saves the agency time and money otherwise required to separately purchase and install equipment, remove / trade that equipment with each change of motors, and hope that the separately sourced equipment is compatible. BMW provides agencies with a turnkey program with a fully equipped unit delivered ready-to-go. With a warranty and service intervals that are longer than our competitors, BMW motors can actually cost less to lease & operate when purchased with a long-term view, yet provide the agency with a much higher level of reliability, safety and comfort.
BMW�s largest US customer (the California Highway Patrol) rides their motors to 100,000 miles! Most motor fleets average between 7,000 to 12,000 miles per year, so there is little reason to plan changing motors every two years. Longer-term use enables fuller utilization of the asset, you only pay to up-fit once, including striping / lettering, radio / communications, radar / computers / etc. Additional benefits include the option of owning the motor at the end of the lease (most BMW leases are 60-months with $1.00 buy-out), so your motor program can survive with less funding during these tough economic times.
When developing bid specification, agencies should account for the various hidden costs that may otherwise cause bids to understate the true cost of placing motors into service. You can download a modifiable MSWord bid specification at www.bmwmc.net.
Some of the many hidden costs associated with short-term leases from other manufacturers are:
(not counting the cost-difference for fuel each month or differences in equipment level)
What�s Up With BMW�s Clutch?
BMW utilizes a different clutch system than some of our competitors. BMW�s clutch is a hydraulic (self-adjusting) single-plate dry clutch as used in cars and trucks � well proven for long life. Our competitors utilize a multi-plate wet clutch, which runs in an oil bath.
The primary difference between the two designs is that the dry clutch operates at the end of the engine crankshaft before the primary gear reduction. The wet clutch design operates after the primary gear reduction. Meaning, that for a given RPM on a dry clutch design, the same RPM on a wet clutch design will be turning that wet clutch surface approximately half as fast (feet-per-second at the plate surface). Conversely, if you have been trained to ride a wet clutch motor, you will need to greatly reduce the RPM on the dry clutch motor to keep from over-heating it. How long would any wet clutch last if you grey-area slipped that clutch at 5,000 rpm?
Furthermore, the unique BMW opposed-twin engine design enables the motor to pull itself at idle with no throttle in either first or second gear. Consequently, the motor works best at slow rpm grey area operation below 2,000 rpm. Most fleets that have received indoctrination training have experienced no clutch issues and are seeing clutch life as high as 60,000 miles! Lastly, the BMW warranty covers the clutch for wear in the first 12 months while your officers acclimate to the motor!
BMW provides an 8-hour indoctrination training class for all purchasers of BMW police motors free-of-charge.
Experience has shown that when motor officers fully understand how to utilize every feature of the motor, their agency will receive the full benefit of their investment. Additionally, if your agency has experienced significant turn-over of your motor staff and would like refresher training, contact us and we will schedule another 8-hour training session for your officers or training staff.
BMW provides 40-hour service maintenance training classes at our Ontario, CA BMW Training Center free-of-charge to the agency.
This class is specifically tailored to agency technicians who wish to fully maintain the motor as well as perform supplementary work such tire changes, clutch replacement, etc. BMW also offers 40-hour training on the BMW MOSS diagnostic tester system for agencies with larger fleets that can justify the acquisition of a diagnostic tester. The training enrollment form is attached or can be found under the training tab on the BMW Police Motors Website at www.bmwmc.net.
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Some may know this, others may not... but living a good 11+ hour drive from the White Mountains makes it kinda tough to feed the peak addiction, much less get in on completing "The List" or even "The Grid."
Last fall, one of my coworkers who hikes on occasion was surprised to hear that with all the hiking I've done, that I never hit our local Old Rag Mountain, in Shenandoah National Park. Feeling a little guilty for neglecting a peak in my own backyard, I headed out on a clear October morning to go check it out.
The loop begins with a half mile road walk from the parking lot up to the old lot by the trailhead. From there its a 2 mile trek through the woods and switchback until you get to the fun part of the mountain. The last mile (maybe a little more) has lots of fun and challenging rock scrambles, a slot you need to lower yourself down into with a little ledge walk, and even a cave that you have to pass through. The summit is pile of very large rocks that's fully exposed (something pretty rare for this area of the country).
The hike down to is along a nice rambling trail that passes by an old stone CCC built shelter just below the summit as well as a more traditional wooden shelter near where the trail meets the fire road that completes the walk back to the trailhead. Along the fire road, water can be seen and heard depending on the time of year, with three very nice arched foot bridges signaling the near completion of the hike.
This hike was enjoyable and challenging enough for me that I came up with my own self-challenge of creating the Old Rag Mountain 1x12 grid.
Over the past year, I feel like I've gotten to know this mountain well enough that I started referring to "our" hikes as a dance with her. I've been fortunate enough to see her in all the conditions of the year and each has its merits. Spring and fall bring the crowds looking to challenge themselves. I've enjoyed guiding strangers through the challenges that tend to become traffic jams. I've danced in the hot summer heat as well as in an impending blizzard in December when only one single other hiker was on the mountain.
This past weekend, on a foggy drizzly day, I completed the 1x12 challenge. As with most trips I picked up a couple hikers out for their first hike of the mountain and were happy as ever to have someone show them how to dance with this peak. And as teased elsewhere, I had a brand new hiking kilt that I was saving to debut on this hike.
And now for some pictures! Enjoy!
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