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Booking a room at Enterprise Hotel gives you the benefit of free breakfast during your stay. A restaurant and a bar/lounge are welcome inclusions in the areas and facilities on offer in this hotel. A laundry service is one of the services here, an ironing service is another and a luggage storage is a third. A conference space and a business center are welcome extras for business guests visiting London. 115 rooms can be chosen from.
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Carlos Mencia on Homicidal Rage, Cyber-bullying and Other Funny Stuff
Published: August 13, 2014
It's been nine long years since the first joke-stealing allegations surfaced against stand-up comedian Carlos Mencia. Although the outcry by fellow comedians and the public is no longer at the fever pitch it was back in 2007, the aftereffects spread like hellfire and were devastating to Mencia's professional image. Despite this, the Honduras-born stand-up, best known for his four seasons as host of the Comedy Central TV show Mind of Mencia, has persevered and says he has come out on the other side mostly unscathed. "All I know is that I don't have anything to prove to anyone anymore," Mencia, 46, told the Current during a phone interview to help promote his tour stop at San Antonio's Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. "I want people to just come out to my show and leave laughing so much that their stomachs are hurting. I'm a comedian so it's my job to make people laugh for a living. That's all I care about."
How do you deal with the negativity still aimed at you and just focus on what you do? I mean, it's not nearly as rampant as it was before, but I just saw on your Twitter feed someone wishing you were dead.
They're just words from some sad, pathetic human being. What kind of pain, hurt and negativity has this dude been through that he wishes me dead? I mean, kids are killing themselves today because they're being cyber-bullied. Of course we should try to stop it, but there are always going to be people like that out there that exist—the ones who want attention. I'm sure whoever posted that about me wanted me to respond.
When all the joke-stealing allegations were at their peak, did you feel like other comedians in the industry were bullying you?
Of course! The thing about my situation was that it happened during the early part of the internet. It was the one place people could go and be utterly negative and do it anonymously. I will never live in that place again.
You've been open about going to therapy during that time and have also mentioned you thought about suicide. How bad did it get that you thought about ending it all?
Well, I never had a plan, but I thought, "If I kill myself, I'll just kill myself." Then I thought, "No, because then the haters will win." I would think things like, "Man, I could get a gun right now and go to a comedy club and shoot all the comedians. I won't kill myself, so they can interview me over and over and I could scare all these comedians so they could see what happens when you try to ruin somebody's career and life without ever thinking about that person as a human being."
So not only were you suicidal, you were homicidal?
Oh, God, yes. It's funny now, but in the darkness of those moments in your mind, it really is a whole different place. I mean, what was I thinking? What was wrong with me? Those thoughts in somebody else's mind, though, could become real.
You've said in the past that the best stand-up comedians always have something to say. What are you trying to say these days when you're on stage?
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On July 17th 2013, Commander Chris Hadfield and Astronaut Tom Marshburn visited Washington, D.C. to meet with NASA officials, conduct meetings on Capitol Hill, and visit the Canadian Embassy for an evening reception honouring their achievements on Expedition 34/35.
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It's that time of year again when NFL Media attempts to start some type of drama associated with the Oakland Raiders. This time it's about Oakland Raiders LB Kevin Burnett. Burnett is the only player on the Raiders roster not attending voluntary workouts this week, big deal. The workouts are voluntary, and if I'm not mistaken, Burnett was an intricate part of the Raiders defense last year. He knows the playbook, and he knows what he needs to do to get his job done. Did I mention that the workouts are "VOLUNTARY."
When a player doesn't show up to workouts people automatically assume there's some type of rift between the player and the organization, or people assume the player wants a bigger contract. Look, Burnett is a professional who will be there when "Mandatory" camp/workouts begin. Did anybody ever think he may be absent for a good reason? Maybe something to do with his family? Maybe he is trying to enjoy just a couple more weeks of the off-season before he's back in the NFL grind once again?
I'm sure the media would love some type of juicy contract drama, like in the case of TE Vernon Davis in San Francisco, but this isn't the case for Burnett. Like I said before, this is the time of year that media outlets try to drum up some drama to give themselves something to put on paper, or blog sites, or computer screens, or smart phones, or Twitter. In the end, the reality of the situation involving Burnett is nothing. As a matter of fact, the team is in contact with Burnett and there is no reason to believe that this is anything other than just a player being absent for a good reason.
Kevin Burnett tallied up Pro-Bowl type numbers in 2013 with the Oakland Raiders, and he will do it again in 2014. Don't believe me? Check these numbers against LB's who made the Pro-Bowl in 2013: 105 combined tackles (83 solo/22 assisted), 2.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 interception. Better yet, you can check out the Blog I wrote regarding both Burnett and Nick Roach being slighted from the Pro-Bowl just due to the fact they were on a losing team: http://justblogbaby.com/2014/04/29/oakland-raiders-defensive-backfield/
In any event, I'm not worried one bit about Kevin Burnett not showing up to "VOLUNTARY" workouts. Oh yes, just so we're clear on another front, Kevin Burnett's brother plays for the Oakland Raiders, and I believe that Kevin and Kaelin Burnett would both like to remain on the same team moving forward.
So go ahead Media Outlets, try to drum up the drama you so desire out of Oakland, but don't cry when you're disappointed in the fact that this team is finally on solid ground and ready to win. Kevin Burnett is a Veteran football player who knows how to take care of his body and prepare himself for an NFL season. He will be there when it's time, and that's all that matters to this Oakland Raiders fan. Raider Nation is not worried, because we know our team, and our team is going to win! "Just Win Baby!"
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Hello hello hello there lovely RPers on the roleplay tag. How do you do? We've gone through a pretty narly 360 and we'd like some apps as a hoorah for this revamp. We're all about asylums, and pretty much OC, but there are bios here and there…maybe one will suit your fancy? Check us out, yeah?
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We have another admin, Admin S, under our belt who runs this blog. Also, don't forget to send stuff in whenever your heart desires~
Thanks for the suggestion, nonnie, I'll keep it in mind.
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Currently we have two, but if a few more people send in, we could begin accepting.
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Hello, hola, bonjour, and any other variety of the phrase. Mind coming on over here and giving our roleplay a glance? We need a few more apps before we can accept, so I would personally be eternally grateful if you applied, but even questions would be awesome. We are an asylum original character rp, but have a few pre-made bios that might interest you, so come on, give us a chance!
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Don't worry love, it did! We apologize for the delay, but it is now added to the app count!
Thinking of joining a roleplay but not sure which one? Why don't you stop on by here, and give us a look. We are an asylum rp with dashes of horror and the paranormal, and are a primarily-OC based group, although we do have some pre-made bios for your viewing pleasure. So, if you feel like you're just a bit interested, I'll be here for a while, why not ask a few questions and send in an app, while you're at it?
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The Minnesota Vikings should have a great defensive line next year, and the unit will be even better than last year after the addition o defensive tackle Linval Joseph and the development of fellow DT Sharrif Floyd, who has plenty of untapped potential (especially when it comes to rushing the passer). Brian Robison was locked up last season, Everson Griffen received a big deal from the Vikings before the start of free agency, and the starting four could end up forming the best defensive line in a division that has plenty of top talent on that side of the trenches (the Chicago Bears made some huge moves, including the signing of former Viking Jared Allen).
Joseph is the newcomer, but the former New York Giants DT hasn't been able to get any work in with his teammates this offseason after undergoing shoulder surgery before signing his five-year deal with the Vikings. The surgery was minor, as the team was comfortable with signing him, and ESPN NFL Nation's Ben Goessling writes that Joseph "is supposed to be ready" for training camp, adding that the Vikings probably kept him out of previous offseason workouts for precautionary reasons.
Nobody should be worried about Joseph's health going forward, and even fewer people should be worried about his ability. He's one of the better DTs in this league, as he can push the pocket as an interior pass rusher and plug up holes in the running game. If Floyd can make big steps in his second year, then the Vikings inside duo will be excellent. Fred Evans is a nice backup, but the Vikings depth at DT isn't great. An injury to Joseph of actual significance would really hurt, but this shoulder ailment sounds like a minor issue.


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The Kansas City Chiefs have gone defense with their first two picks of the 2014 NFL draft. Dee Ford brings depth and a future at the outside linebacker position while Phillip Gaines adds speed to a secondary that got burned in the second half of last season.
Still, some Chiefs fans aren't satisfied with those first two picks and it's not so much the player, it's the position.
There are still some good receivers on the board and the Chiefs have had their opportunities to draft some talented players at the position. Their decision not to draft a receiver brings me to a couple of thoughts,
- They must like what A.J. Jenkins brings to their offense. Jenkins was swapped from San Fran for Jonathon Baldwin, both being under achieving first round picks. He showed flashes of being a playmaker, particularly in the 2nd meeting with Denver last season. Jenkins is a first round talent and maybe a full offseason with Andy Reid could do wonders for his development.
- The other, is the fact that the Chiefs had the third scoring offense last season. They got bye with Jamaal Charles accounting for 35% of their offense and not throwing to Dwayne Bowe. Donnie Avery showed flashes of being a deep threat but was inconsistent at times with catching the ball.
Kansas City needs to add speed and competition at the receiver position and with how much talent there is in this draft, why not go ahead and address the position?
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#1 Bill Belichik: The Heisenberg of the middle finger. "He is the one that flips the bird." Figuratively speaking of course. How do you limit the outside distractions when a key part of your offense has a heart of darkness and leaves an ever-increasing trail of blood (allegedly) on his way up the river like Col. Kurtz? You double down with a third string 'media sharknado' of a quarterback who never had a chance in hell of making the team in the first place. Then not really talk about any of it because 'football' or something? Hashtag, The Patriot effing Way. F-U aficionados slow clapped after that one. Bravo.
#2 Sean Payton: Apparently he spent his year in exile working-the-eff-out in a dimly lit basement like he was Clubber Lang in that montage from Rocky III. Dude has got his swole on and is itching to take a shot at all the league's paper champions. Rob "F-U blitz" Ryan is on board now too. I'm not sure if it translates into wins, but the Saints freak finger will fly high this year. Blee' Dat.
#3 God's Plan: Specifically, as it relates to every player who didn't make a 53-man roster and tweeted about it. Sadly none of them got to partake in Jehovah's Week 1 install. It's only a matter of time before the high brow, sports blogarazzi add 'predestiny' to the list of things they love to deconstruct like momentum, being clutch and all other things intangible. Cheers Nate Silver, (or maybe Bill Barnwell?) we look forward to it.
#4 Dan Snyder: He will probably go full F-U, even though you never want to do that, when he begrudgingly changes his team's name to the even more wildly inappropriate Washington Rape, then claim in his defense that "THEY ASKED FOR IT!" (All caps, by the way.) There's also a good chance he adds a 'parking space license fee' on top of the price of parking at FED EX Field. Danny boy is the pre-season favorite to hold the F-U belt once it's all said and done.
#5 (TIE) Jim Harbaugh & Pete Caroll: The raging Yin to the nonchalant Yang in the Zen of F-U. The eternal, equal and opposite forces in Sun Tzu 'Art of War.' Tzu was probably referring to their past, spiritual incarnations when he wrote, "If you know yourself and you know your enemy, you need not fear the outcome of 100 battles." These guys know each other. Well. And don't give one eff about old books. The 49ers and Seahawks are odds on favorites to get into a huge pre-game brouhaha in one of their two meetings this year. Get your effing popcorn ready.
#6 Roger Goodell: He settled the concussion lawsuit by throwing a relatively big wad of cash at the plaintiffs the same way Sonny Corleone did to the photographer after he smashed his camera in a million pieces. Voir dire avoided MF'ers. Goodie is also going to shove new rules and PR campaigns down everybody's throats in the name of safety only to go to an 18 game schedule in a few years. Why? Because eff you. That's why.
#7 Rex Ryan: Already embattled by the third game of the pre-season, he defiantly gave a rambling, post game presser with his back to the media at times with all the disdain that Miles Davis had for his audience. This is how you go down with the ship people. They should play 'Taps' before every home game instead of the national anthem. Obviously, this probably ends poorly. Something along the lines of Sexy Rexy setting a small fire in the Mara's private parking lot at Met Life Stadium followed by an all night twitter barrage about how ugly Drake is. The upside? He'll be a tremendous addition to one of the "air quotes" FUN '10 person round table' shows on FOX's Best Damn Sports Network. So he's got that going for him.
Honorable Mention: Chip Kelly having Ron Mexico run his Speedy Gonzalez offense. (Green 88, green 88. Omaha, Omaha… ¡Ándele! ¡Ándele! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! …Settttttt …HUT!) Win or lose, ol' timey pundits will harrumph this 'gimmick' and exclaim "C'mon Man!" to the delight of absolutely no one every Monday night. Good times… good times.
Also receiving Non-NFL related F-U votes: Kendrick Lamar, Time-Warner Cable, Miley Cyrus, A-Rod, Whitlock's Black Grantland and Johnny "Middle Finger" Manziel.
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LAKEVILLE ŌĆö It was Senior Night at LaVille, but after the initial senior introductions, visiting Culver Military Academy didnŌĆÖt give the Lancers a whole lot to celebrate.
The loaded Eagles lineup won 11 matches, including five by pinfall from 132 to 160, and CMA handed its hosts a lopsided 58-18 loss.
For the Eagles, who were coming off the team championship with seven individual champions at the Winamac Super Six last weekend, it was important to avoid a letdown. After forfeits in the first three weight classes ŌĆö two by LaVille and one by Culver ŌĆö CMA won nine straight bouts, including five by fall and one by major decision, to put the meet out of reach early.
ŌĆ£LaVille is a good opponent, theyŌĆÖre coached well, and their kids come out ready to wrestle,ŌĆØ said CMA head coach Matt Behling. ŌĆ£I told our kids ahead of time ŌĆśYou cannot overlook any team. You need to get out here and youŌĆÖve got to wrestle tough.ŌĆÖ I was pleased with the fact that they came out and wrestled as hard as they did.ŌĆØ
CMA boasts a pair of returning state qualifiers in junior Kayla Miracle ŌĆö although the 120-pounder, who became the first female in Indiana history to reach the state finals last year, sat out ThursdayŌĆÖs meet after failing to make weight ŌĆö and senior 145-pounder Anthony McHugh, and the Eagles were invited to compete in the Class AA Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches AssociationŌĆÖs first annual State Duals Invitational later this month after topping the team standings at the Plymouth Sectional last year.
LaVille head coach Mike Bottorff said he thought his wrestlers were intimidated by the EaglesŌĆÖ reputation going in.
ŌĆ£TheyŌĆÖre a better team, theyŌĆÖre a lot better, but we didnŌĆÖt wrestle very well,ŌĆØ he said.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖre a better team than that. Nothing against themŌĆ" but we just didnŌĆÖt wrestle well. We were intimidated.ŌĆØ
The Lancers ended the meet on a high note, however, as Robert Williams and Austin Wilson both earned pinfall victories at 220 and heavyweight.
While LaVille entered ThursdayŌĆÖs meet coming off a win over Culver Community Wednesday night and competes in numerous weekday meets throughout the season, the traditional dual was something of a departure for CMA, which, like many programs, has shifted its schedule in favor of weekend super duals and tournaments.
ŌĆ£We try to keep these duals because we want to wrestle this old-school type of wrestling match where you have crowd against crowd, and everybodyŌĆÖs getting into it and theyŌĆÖre focused on that one mat. We love that,ŌĆØ Behling said. ŌĆ£We have four of those a year and with our schedule thatŌĆÖs about as many as we can fit in with the weekends that we wrestle.ŌĆØ
LaVille will look to bounce back at the Caston Super Six Saturday, when CMA heads to the Logansport Tournament.
ŌĆ£I feel really good about where the team is at right now,ŌĆØ said Behling. ŌĆ£TheyŌĆÖre putting the work in, theyŌĆÖre getting stronger, theyŌĆÖre focusing on their technique and theyŌĆÖre coming out and wrestling competitively. IŌĆÖm very happy with the direction weŌĆÖre heading.ŌĆØ
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We have a Windows 7 Pro laptop that can't see any of the 300 or so Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Machines.
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It can ping the servers though. They ping by hostname and by ip address. Other Windows 7 Pro Laptops don't have this same problem!
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Day 11: Your Favorite Classic Book
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
This is probably one of my favorite books of all time. Personally I think it should be required reading for everyone at some point in their lives. Not to mention Ray Bradbury is a wonderful writer. This is one of only a handful of classic books that I have read all the way through not because I had to but because I wanted to.


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DANIEL Ricciardo was on the hammer of the Mercedes-Benz duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to qualify third fastest for the Singapore Grand Prix during an electrifying qualifying session on the Marina Bay Street Circuit last night. Western Australia's Ricciardo posted a blistering final lap of 1min45.854sec to hold provisional pole position for tonight's crucial Formula One...The Australian 2014-09-20
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Daniel Ricciardo (born 1 July 1989 in Perth, Western Australia) is an Australian racing driver who is currently competing in Formula 1 for Scuderia Toro Rosso. He won the British Formula Three Championship in 2009.
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What's Your Annual Rv Usage/mileage?
What's Your Annual Rv Usage/mileage?
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Hi everybody,
To celebrate my one year anniversary on this forum, I thought I'd try a poll. I just hope I did the "poll" part right.
The "Special Price Break" thread from a few weeks ago got me thinking about the effect sky-rocketing fuel prices is having on RV travel. Simplistically, how much these rising fuel costs are increasing the cost of your RVing is primarily a function of your mileage. For example, if you drive the RV 10,000 miles a year and get 10 mpg., fuel at $3 a gallon costs you an extra $1,000 a year over $2 a gallon fuel. While that is a lot of money to some of us, I don't see that as a "deal breaker" for many retired, full-timers on this forum. Another factor is the amount of time you spend RVing. If that 10,000 miles is spread over 5, 6, 7 months or more of travelling, you're getting a pretty good return on the extra $1,000. On the lower end, an extra $500-$1,000 for a 3 week vacation may put a long summer RV trip out of reach for families.
I think it will be interesting to see the poll results (assuming I did that part of this post right) and comments by others on this financial problem facing RVers.
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yes, gas is a factor, but you know what, it is still cheaper than flying, I can get in the MH and go where ever, when ever I chose to pack up and go. The kids (both just starting grade school) are getting a geography lesson they will never forget.
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Extremely personable and professional doctor. Took the time to explain the procedure and what to expect both before and after. Waited for me when I was late for an appointment post surgery due to Ferry delays. Is one of the best surgeons I have dealt with both knowledgeable, good with patients and staff, helpful in recommendations and very professional . I would highly recommend him and his staff. PS had a good sense of humour as well .
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I have been going to Dr Paterson for a few years now. I started when it was discovered that I had 5 kidney stones. I have to say over the years I have had nothing but the best care from this doctor and his staff. He is the most thoughtful caring individual I have met. I always feel comfortable in his presence and always feel he gives me the best care possible. All doctors should be like this one.
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I was referred to Dr. Patterson regarding frequent and persistent bladder infections. During the office visit, he was personable but insisted on doing a cystoscopy without anesthetic. It was a very painful and humiliating procedure. Although I told him that I have a past history of sexual abuse and trauma, he was insensitive to my anxiety. He sent me for more humiliating tests at UBC where I was forced to sit on a commode in a room full of strangers and urinate in public after which more invasive tests were performed. In the end, he could not figure out what the problem was with my bladder except that "it was unstable". Read: no explanation for the infections and urinary incontinence. I was so traumatized I never went back and would not refer him to any woman having bladder issues. Perhaps he is better with Kidney diseases. He was also unhelpful at providing my disability insurance company with information they needed. Not good with traumatized females.
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Dr. Paterson removed my left kidney as a result of cancer. They don't come any better than this man. The surgery went exactly as he said it would. He thoroughly impressed my partner, my GP and me with his communication skills and ethic. I can't say enough.
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I was referred to Dr. Paterson with suspected renal cell carcinoma. He performed a partial nephrectomy and I could not have been in better hands.
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Dr. Paterson is a wonderful DR. kind & caring, very professional, extremely knowledgeable, A kidney specialist genius, Thank you for taking the time to personally advise me of my results and options. God Bless you.......
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Dr. Paterson is a amazing doctor with great personality & knowledge of his profession, thank you doc. for corrected my lack of potassium situation on July.
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Ryan paterson is a master of his craft! It is amazing how he is able to perform such a variety of complex procedures with such skill. I had a upj obstruction with severe hydronephrosis and he took me in for emergency surgery within 2 weeks. I was terrified and he walked me and talked me through every step to settle my nerves. Another surgeon wanted to open me up fully( old school) but Ryan was able to give me 3 one inch incisions in my abdomen and expertly navigate through my insides to my kidney and fix it. I was up and walking within 2 days with minimal troubles. He even came to see me in recovery to see how I was and ensure me he fixed everything. A true genius and gentleman!
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I saw Dr Paterson for a laproscopic pleoplasty surgery. He was definitely the best surgeon, I had seen 3 urologists, he was by far my favourite. In that time of stress, he made me feel so comfortable and safe. He came to visit the following day in the hospital to check in, awesome. I had to have my stint adjusted and it got done within 3 hours after xray. My scars are next to invisible, and I healed quite quickly. When i went back to his office to have the stint removed, he was already into the bladder without me even realizing we had started the procedure, it was painless!!! Thank you Dr.Paterson, I have recommeded him highly to my family physician, who personally recommened me to his clinic. You're in great hands with Dr.Paterson, and his knowledge is outstanding! Its hard to find a compassionate surgeon these days, and you"ll get that with him and his staff.
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Which App Draining Battery Life on iPhone
There has always been a problem of cell phones with bigger LCD's that their batteries drain out in no time and you need to plug them to a charger in the most of the hours of a single that. And this really sucks when you are out and your battery suddenly goes down. There might be a number of reasons like high definition LCD, maximum brightness, extensive usage e.g. gaming and surfing internet over the air or background running apps.
But still sometimes your iDevices run out of battery while being in the standby mode, have you ever noticed why this happens even though you are not using your iPhone! Don't think spooky, it is just because your location services stay on and run in the background. And this actually sinks your battery power really fast.
To avoid this happening again and again so that you can use your cell phone when you actually have to make some important calls, we are bringing you this solution. You need to check which of your apps use location services you need to follow in case you are facing this problem as :-
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The new kids
The annual list of Golfweek's Best New Courses isn't the biggest list we publish, but it might be the one that provides the best barometer of the golf industry and the broader economy.
Only a few years ago, scores of courses merited consideration for this list. These days, as the development pipeline has slowed to a trickle, we have far fewer candidates from which to choose. That's reflected in the size of this list: A year ago, we capped it at 40 courses; this year, it's 25.
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2010 Golfweek's Best New Courses
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2010 Golfweek's Best: New Courses
1) Old Macdonald 8.90
Bandon, Ore.
2010, Tom Doak, Jim Urbina
2) Huntsman Springs 7.77
Driggs, Idaho
2009, David McLay Kidd
3) Shooting Star 7.75
Teton Village, Wyo.
2009, Tom Fazio
4) The Patriot 7.65
Owasso, Okla.
2010, Robert Trent Jones Jr.
5. Clear Creek 7.33
Tahoe, Nev.
2009, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw
6. The Wilderness Club of Montana 7.13
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2009, Nick Faldo
7. Red Ledges 6.90
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2009, Jack ...
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The valleys on either side of the Teton Pass – which connects the county seats of Jackson, Wyo., and Driggs, Idaho – afford visitors some of the most scenic mountain vistas in America. The Tetons seem to erupt from the earth, creating a striking juxtaposition between the mountains and the lowlands.
But the very nature of the pancake-flat valleys in Teton County, Wyo., and Teton County, Idaho, place a premium on the imaginations of course architects. They don't so much have to "find" golf holes but rather conjure ...
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John Tyson built Blessings Golf Club to challenge the world's best players, but at the moment he's the man in the crucible.
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So it goes at Blessings, the course with the saintly name and the Old Testament-tough reputation. Tyson, the chairman of Tyson Foods – a 114,000-employee company that produces a quarter of the nation's chicken and beef – believes that "golf's about being tested on every swing."
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When it comes to design skill, working with native contours is a matter of restraint. The tougher test of an architect's vision is being able to manufacture something out of nothing. Or, in the case of Bayonne Golf Club, to create a stunning dunes-like golf course out of an abandoned industrial wasteland.
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Even with the number of annual U.S. new course openings falling to one-third of their volume five or six years ago, there's plenty of innovative work being done. In our annual rundown of Golfweek's Best New Courses, we're showcasing the finest examples from the class of courses that came on line in 2004-05.
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Private clubs top our list, though more than half of the courses are daily-fee (14) or available to resort guests (7). Friar's Head claims the No. 1 position. A links-inspired design by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw that brushes up against the shore of Long Island Sound, Friar's Head is a modern ancestor of such classic windswept, shotmakers venues as nearby Shinnecock Hills and National Golf Links of America.
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Every now and then, David Buth, director of golf operations at 3-year-old Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand, Fla., fields a call from a wayward golf tourist stranded about an hour away along Orlando's International Drive. The tourist invariably will ask whether it's worth the drive to visit Buth's course.
"I always answer the same way," he says. "I tell them, 'Please make sure to find me after your round if you think it isn't.' "
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Lake Oconee, Ga.
In America we're accustomed to seeing some gleaming piece of fabulousness constructed where once was acres of nothingness. Disneyland was built on an orange grove, Las Vegas was built on desert scrub and Adam Sandler's career was built on his wit. So what are we to make of Lake Oconee, which is now being trumpeted as a "golfer's paradise," a dream destination, even though it is located in the rambling hills of middle Georgia, in what was not long ago one of the state's poorest counties?
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2001: Newcomer Kinloch a welcome throwback
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The golf world in staid Old Dominion has a newcomer on its hands that's already being talked about – rightly, in this reviewer's judgment – as the state's best course. Kinloch Golf Club, 12 miles west of downtown Richmond, is something of a throwback in an area of horse country that's fast becoming the frontier of road development and residential expansion.
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If you haven't checked it out yet I highly recommend you give it a listen. I linked the mixtape in the link provided below. It's only 5 songs, but holy shit…I haven't heard such soul in hip-hop in a really, really long time. Every song is just so REAL. I deem J. Cole's Truly Yours my 3rd favorite mixtape of all time.
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Did you get a Wii U for Christmas? If you were lucky enough to unwrap a big Wii U shaped parcel, you'll be discovering cool new secrets about your new console well into the new year, but here are 10 little gems to get you started.
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Here's the blanket as of lunchtime today. I'm on row 2 of repeat 2 of Chart F (that means I only have a few rounds until I start the knitted-on edging!).
I bought an extra skein of yarn so I wouldn't have to worry about running out but still got nervous when I had to begin my 3rd-to-last skein a few rows ago.
The blanket is GIGANTIC now and I didn't check my gauge so I was worried the border would eat up a ton of yarn. I asked in the Brooklyn Tweed group and another Raveler assured me that she knitted a larger version of the Girasole blanket and her border still took less than one skein of Cascade 220. That means I should be fine! ::phew::
Baby Sweater
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I swatched yesterday for my Maile Sweater, but think the needles may have been in the wrong slot of my case.
I used #2 needles (gauge = 6.75 sts/inch) and #4 needles (gauge = 7 sts/inch) and washed the swatch before I measured. This seems wrong, doesn't it?
The suggested gauge for my yarn (Ella Rae Lace Merino) is 6.5 sts/inch and the pattern, which only comes in one size, calls for 6 sts/inch. Even if the needles really were #2 and #4, I'll have to do some math to make sure I'll have enough yarn for the sweater.
ETA: Decided to knit the Sunnyside Cardigan with this yarn.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
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It was a starry night on May 13 at the 2012 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards and Best Actor in a Play nominee Adam Chanler-Berat was ready to capture all the vodka-tonic fueled antics for his Broadway.com video blog Boy's Life. With his trusty camera in tow, the Peter and the Starcatcher star had one thing on his mind: to prove the Broadway.com Awards are hands-down the "most important night in theater!" From the uber-cute finger-sized cannolis to the life-sized and equally delectable Darren Criss, Chanler-Berat filmed it all for your viewing pleasure. Click on below to watch highlights from the red carpet, ceremony and super exclusive afterparty at the Allen Room. But that's not all. Be on the look-out for cute cameos from Jackie Hoffman, Nick Adams, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Andrew Kober, Broadway.com staffers Beth Stevens, Jenny Anderson and Bruce Glikas and the candid "drunk confessions" of Ghost star Caissie Levy! Cheers!
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Does Alzheimer's Let Us off the Hook in Our Relationships?
Figuring out the mess of illness in the midst of God's creative work on us
What Robertson failed to understand and express is really about the symphony of love that God created and designed for our relationships. The symphony of love begins with giggling children who mimic emotions by chanting, "I'll love you forever." Teenagers may steal a kiss at dusk. The symphony becomes stronger when adults ignore butterflies and hold hands before a minister and vow to love, honor, and be there for each other through thick and thin, sickness and health.
A song for these lovers might include chimes and skipping beats. As time passes will the vivacious symphony become richer or will it end when tragedy arrives? Instead of Robertson painting the beautiful, although sacrificial and often painful, view of marriage expressed by our Creator's symphony, he instead concentrated on personal needs, turning a love song into a melancholy whine. Instead of a symphony, it became a solo for one.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, an estimated 5.4 million people suffer with Alzheimer's and 14.9 million unpaid caregivers provide love and support. Many of those caregivers feel Robertson belittled their sacrifices. The pain and suffering of the caregiver is real. Although it's a heartbreaking tragedy, the symphony of love can survive.
The symphony of love represents more than a chase after personal desires. The melody and full tones beat the drum of respect, honor, and commitment. The tempo changes as we age. Important issues that once were fought over are set aside. Desires often take a back seat to the determination to be unselfish with your spouse. The symphony God wants to write for you will mimic the love of God. His love isn't self-seeking and doesn't run from tragedy.
My parents are ministers and recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Mother is wired for emotions, conversation, and connection. Dad loves to study and can spend hours at the computer. They made a great team doing church work. Mother attended to the emotional needs of the church while Dad prepared spiritual food for its members.
Robinson's advice denies the love symphony that flows through my parent's marriage. Only a rich orchestration will carry them through their daily struggles. When Mother needs help, Dad rushes to care for her even if it means he can't finish his work. When Dad needs a little quiet time, mother is patient.
Most any day you can find them playing their symphony of love. Mom sits in her favorite chair and stares out the window. Loneliness covers her like a heavy blanket. She prays and waits for Dad to finish his work. Later, Dad dresses in silence and wishes he could stay home. A cup of hot soup and a chance to rest his back would feel so good. He sighs and understands that Mother has been patient.
Dad winces with pain as he descends the steps. They smile at each other. He takes her hand to help her out of the chair. He steadies one side until she anchors her cane. She reminds him to lock the door. He reminds her to check for her cell phone. He places the jacket around her shoulders. They walk hand in hand to the car. This back and forth symphony of kindness is no longer a tinkling gentle lullaby. The orchestra of love that plays now is full of deep rich melodies that resonate out from their life and seem to fill every space they inhabit.
A less committed love wouldn't be able to play their song. The gentle ring of a bell or the soft high pitch of a flute wouldn't be strong enough to carry them through these difficult times. Their love is a duet, not a solo performance.
I often stare at my husband, Ron, and wonder what our symphony will become. Will I be like Mother and need full time care? Will Ron need my help to find grace as he works through some awful pain? I hope that we're learning how to play our instruments properly. I hope I'm learning how to be kind even when the beat urges me to stomp away. I hope Ron is learning to give grace even when the trumpet encourages him to run.
God creates—that's what he does. He creates the beauty of a mountain stream that blesses every plant along its run. He creates a sunset bold with deep reds and brilliant yellows. He blends colors and weaves golden experiences through our lives like a rich tapestry. The Creator of true love wants to write a symphony for your relationship. He wants to blend tones and melodies that are uniquely yours. He wants to write a vibrant anthem that builds to a crescendo and brings tears to those who hear your song.
In our disposable world it's important to cherish sacrificial love. We must practice kindness, unselfishness, and total commitment until we can hear God's love song. When we allow God to teach us to love, his symphony will lead the way to the biggest treasure of our lives.
Debbie Jansen is a family specialist, speaker, author of Discipline Exposed, and founder of The Family Training Center. She and Ron have been married 36 years. www.debbiejansen.com
Debbie, this is a wonderful response to what Pat Robertson said on his program. I happened to have been watching that morning, and could not believe what I heard! Thank you for your beautiful rebuttal and inspirational challenge to all of us "almost seniors".
Very interesting and thought provoking. Thanks for taking a stand for marriages sticking together through sickness and in health I have been thinking I was blessed to be able to keep my husband at home through his long sickness and care for him.....but you helped me to see it was much more than just a blessing...it was the last movement in our symphony here on earth. Thanks Debbie. Just beautiful!!!!!
I love this post. All four of my grandparents are still alive, thanks be to God. They are either in their late eighties or early nineties and they are still together with their true loves and only partners they have ever had in life. They have set a priceless example that will always speak louder than advise. Thankfully I grew up with and can still look to their example, now with my own husband, of what marriage is all about. Despite their many surgeries, health issues, age related impairments, and now a terminal illness for my maternal grandfather, they are still devoted and faithful and faithfilled, caring and loving with each other' considerate, tender, helpful, compassionate, patient, understanding and always, always unconditional with one another. They have each been playing God's love song symphony for over 70 years. And I'm still listening...
Oops! I meant to write that they have been playing God's love song symphony for over 60 years! Not 70.
This year my husband's parents both left the earth (in their 90's). They were together over 60 years. My hubby and I celebrated 37 years. Well I celebrated. He's in a nursing home and deosn't remember our anniversary anymore. I'm still here for him and he still lights up my world when I visit him because he smiles that beautiful smile of his and tells anyone who is close that I am his "loving wife". Doesn't matter that he can't remember how long I've been his wife. He knows I am and he appreciates that I'm there. I'm grateful to have him for however long God decides. I'm encouraged by this post. Thank you.
I have been truly blessed by your thoughts and the warmth of your message. I pray everyday that I will be able to love the way your parents love each other. I believe that's the greatest inspiration for those of us that are not yet married. I seek and pray everyday that the Lord will allow me to share my life with someone and I believe he has prepared me to love and honor my future spouse in ever way possible, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, 'til death do we finally part. Thank you for sharing with us. I look forward to reading many more insights from you, Debbie.
Thank you for your insights and thoughtfulness. My husband died of Early Onset Alzheimer's disease when he was just 38, just 5 days shy of our 16th anniversary. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to be taking care of my husband and two young boys (8 and 4 yrs. old), while in my 30's. While I never would have considered divorcing him, this disease changes not only the person with the disease, but the entire family. As a caregiver, wife, and mother, I found myself constantly having to make decisions about what was best for my husband versus what was best for my children. I loved my husband dearly, but also love my children and had to keep their emotional and physical safety in mind. There was never an easy answer. I realize that our case is unusual, but I just wanted to share a unique perspective on this horrible disease.
My parents have been married for 55 years. My father has Alzheimers and there have been MANY recent challenges such as wandering, hallucinations, and this week he showed some violent tendencies (though this may be partially due to a new medication). My mom has been the primary caregiver 24/7 and has watched the slow and steady decline. He only remembers her about 50% of the time....I'm the oldest daughter and he doesn't remember who I am. Though I'm not advocating divorce, this sympathy has been out of tune for a few years now. I've watched others care for their spouses with Alzheimers and they themselves have ended up sick. A year ago my father-in-law passed away leaving his wife of 60+ years with dementia for me and my husband to deal with. She passed away in August. Now long distance I'm trying assist my mother so she doesn't end up in any early grave from caring for my father. I know the Lord is permitting these things and He truly gets all the glory when we come out of our earthly trials....whether here or in our heavenly home. BUT unless you have directly dealt with Alzheimers, trust me, it is like no other experience this life has to offer.
I've never been a fan of Pat Robertson. I know sometimes his comments are taken out of context. Maybe he was trying to be sympathetic to those dealing with the emotional and mental burden of caring for someone with this disease, but he shouldn't have said it. He should have talked about how to get support.
My dad, my sisters and I dealt with Alzheimer's in my mom. I can say that no matter what decision you make, you second-guess yourself (ex., keeping the person at home or putting them in assisted living). We met many whose family never visited them, or did they only believe that family never visited them?
Jamie & Christine: I feel for you. May God provide all the strength and reassurance that you need.
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The first season of Maude was released on DVD this week. Talk about long overdue. Is there a smarter, funnier, smarter (yes, I said that twice) show in all of television history? Not really. Especially not in sitcom-land.
Here's a snippet from LA Weekly that handily (if unedited-ly) sums up Maude's brilliance:
From the show's point of view, it wasn't important to think like Maude, but it was important to have the open, honest, maybe combative yet often surprising discussions about politics, sexual issues and personal health that Maude (Bea Arthur), her husband, Walter (Bill Macy), and their single-mom daughter, Carol (Adrienne Barbeau), got caught up in.
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Delaying efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could cost the US USD 150 billion per year, the White House warned today in a report on the economic consequences of inaction on climate change.
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The US space agency is to launch on Tuesday a satellite that tracks atmospheric carbon dioxide, a leading greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming.
In a finding that is seen as a significant factor in reducing global warming, a new NASA-led study confirmed that natural forests in the Amazon remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they emit.
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Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) are two methods of economic analysis used to assess whether an intervention is desirable from an economic perspective; put simply, they evaluate whether the benefits derived from the intervention are worth the cost invested in the intervention. The principal distinction between the two techniques lies in the measurement of desired outcomes. In CBA, all such outcomes are valued in monetary units (dollars), permitting a direct comparison of the benefits produced by the intervention with its costs. When benefits exceed costs, the intervention is said to be cost-beneficial. When benefits fall short of costs—and assuming that one is comfortable that all important positive outcomes have been captured in monetary terms—the conclusion is that the intervention is not worth undertaking. CBA is the ideal form of analysis given that it allows a comparison of desired outcomes (benefits) and undesired outcomes (costs) in the same metric. This permits a precise conclusion about the desirability of the intervention. Is the intervention "worth it"?
CEA, in contrast, is used when one or more major desired outcomes cannot be readily measured in monetary terms but a major outcome, measureable in another metric, is common to the interventions being compared. A notable example in the health care literature pertains to interventions that avoid preventable premature deaths (or preventable illness or disability). Historically, the principal outcome in published studies was measured in terms of life-years saved. Now, most commonly, outcomes are measured as quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Analysts typically employ CEA when they think that the desired outcome does not lend itself readily to monetization. Thus, breast or prostate cancer screening and treatment avoid premature deaths, but as they do so primarily for people beyond their working years, many analysts are uncomfortable attributing a dollar value to the beneficiaries' extra years. It is possible to do so, using a measure of willingness-to-pay (Gafni, 1997). Since the desired outcomes and the undesired outcomes (costs) are measured in different metrics in CEA (life years and dollars, respectively), the bottom line of a CEA is a ratio,


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The Road To Relaunch Part 9 – Getting Close
We're getting closer. We can now say that our public relaunch will take place on Tuesday, October 21st. At that time we'll launch our new website and our Fall 08 product line. Stay tuned. And, of course, thanks for your patience!
20 Responses to "The Road To Relaunch Part 9 – Getting Close"
October 15, 2008 at 10:52 am | eric says
Hi Nau,
I love your brand, your product and was sad the day you went out of business. When Horny Toad bought you I was ecstatic – I thought now Nau can learn from its past mistakes and launch this company the right way that both screams your message and is economically viable!
I got your newsletter yesterday and immediately went to check out the new product line. But, it seems little has changed. $100 long-sleeve shirts, $75 shorts, etc etc. Like I did last time I will likely just wait until the sales start.
I love your brand, love everything you stand for. But I am sad that everything is still over-priced and well above the means of 95% of the people who would be most excited about a brand likes yours. Putting the horrible economy aside, I had hoped that you guys had learned that while your product is amazing, it is just too expensive.
Best of luck!
Eric (firstname.lastname@example.com)
October 15, 2008 at 12:41 pm | Dan says
The site looks fantastic!
I have to disagree with Eric, though. No doubt you'll agree there is a cost to sustainability (and promoting it). I'm sure research into recycled/organic materials and taking a firm stand on labor regulations isn't cheap, nor is all the time in building solid relationships with groups and peoples to continue supporting and expanding sustainability.
I'm sure costs will eventually lower as more and more companies adopt the same philosophies as Nau does in this regard.
October 15, 2008 at 8:00 pm | Holden says
Hey, how are you doing at nau? Wow gosh, Ian you post up most of the blogs!
October 16, 2008 at 3:08 pm | Pat says
Great site re-design, great product design–you're definitely the zeitgeist brand in terms of ethos and practice.
That said, all the best with your new business model. Agreeing with both #1 and #2 above, there are prices to be paid for a forward thinking, responsible production line–and coming out of bankruptcy!
Hopefully the shrinking (disappearing) luxury market won't be a major impact for your chosen scale. Looking forward to the day when you guys can afford to be affordable.
Good luck,
October 16, 2008 at 3:52 pm | ian says
One # 1 and # 2 above, part of our current reality is that we live in a world that has externalized all of the social and environmental costs associated with with product creation and consumption. As Oystein Dahle, former Exxon vice president for Norway and the North Sea, observes," Socialism collapsed because it did not allow prices to tell the economic truth. Capitalism may collapse because it does not allow prices to tell the ecological truth." Clearly a lot has to change, including our traditional notions of the price/value equation associated with product that we buy. To whatever extent possible, when designing Nau product we've tried to take in account as many imapacts as possible across the entire life cycle of our products.
October 19, 2008 at 3:32 am | Anaka Narayanan says
I really like your Thought Kitchen! Your new home page looks like- love that the photo is so large. Hope you'll have a lot of information on the fabrics you use. I know how difficult it must be to stay economically viable and still keep the prices of your garments low. Just a suggestion (and I totally respect that this may be in conflict with your goals for the company): you could have a less expensive line of clothing that is all natural, but not neccessarily organic. I have a small clothing company and while I would love to only use handwoven fabric, sometimes I need to have mill made fabric as well – either to complete an outfit (handwoven trousers would look too unstructured) or sometimes just to have a few garments that are of good quality but not as expensive as the rest of the store. Sometimes you have to get people excited about your goals by letting them experience a few things that are halfway between synthetic and completely organic. Once they are sold on nau, they will graduate to the all organic stuff. Like I said, just a suggestion- I'm still new to this and learning.
October 20, 2008 at 1:49 pm | Thom says
Just read the article on Nau in this month's Good magazine (in the back section called Good Business.) Fascinating. All the best in your endeavours.
October 20, 2008 at 2:17 pm | Ian says
Thanks for your support in and interest in Nau. Indded, The Good Magazine article was an interesting read. On Good, we are huge fans of those guys. We've always felt we have a lot in common with them.
October 20, 2008 at 3:24 pm | Ian H says
You have a great point in that prices don't tell the ecological truth today. However, while your company's crusade to change traditional business models is very admirable, nau continues to stand as a place that people in my economic situation – middle class (!) can't afford. Unfortunately, nau seems to continue the current practice of allowing those people with enough money and influence to become ecological and social "heroes" – George Clooney, Angelina Jolie – while continuing to relegate the vast majority of the population to consumption of mass-produced Wal-Mart goods – for the sole reason that we can't really afford otherwise. I understand that you've taken into account as many impacts as possible while designing your products. However, while this may be harsh, nau isn't revolutionary – at least not right now. It seems to be nothing more than a company where rich people can buy well-made and socially sound clothing to feel like they're environmentally and socially responsible.
i'm sorry in advance for this sounding very angry and bitter. however, i think my points are valid, and i hope you don't take offense to my comment.
(also, the modus trench looks AWESOME)
October 20, 2008 at 3:37 pm | Ian says
Your commentary and pov is welcome. I hear you. It would be difficult for us to design the quality product that we're designing at significantly reduced price points. We've made a decision to focus on a particular product type with a particular customer in mind. The point I was trying to make is that often price becomes the sole purchasing criteria. However, it may be the case that in buying a less expensive product you'll have to buy two or three of them over the lifetime of a similar but higher quality product. Sometimes mass market equates with Mass disposibility. I just read an interesting article about the current financial crisis and how it may lead to the 'end of consumerism" as we currently know it. It talks about the notion of "treasuring" which refers to buying fewer, higher quality products that will last longer, have a smaller footprint and are designed for multifunctionality so in the end you consume less.
October 20, 2008 at 4:24 pm | Ian H says
treasuring seems to be a very interesting concept indeed. thanks for your response.
October 20, 2008 at 4:45 pm | Brandon B says
The treasuring philosophy is an interesting one, and one that has it advocates and its skeptics. I'm very hopeful that you'll be right and find a sustainable number of clients (like me!) who are looking for something that might be more of an upfront investment but that will pay for itself in the form of fewer purchases to come.
As fall breaks, I'm thrilled to pull my jacket out and find it in perfect condition after a year of fairly aggressive, mixed use. And hope there will be many more years of that repeated.
But you have an uphill challenge — you're talking about changing an ingrained consumer mindset. I hope you do. And I know a lot of us will be active advocates for you.
Wonderful to have you back
October 20, 2008 at 8:30 pm | John Ritter says
Hi, i'm 20, and a college student with a part time job. Treasuring works~! ive been doing it since i was 17 haven't gone shopping in about 8 months… b/c i haven't had to lately… lol… most of the disposable garb out there right now is just that… garb-age… $100 for a shirt is very affordable once you cut out the $4.00 daily latte or start packing your own lunch…
October 21, 2008 at 12:43 pm | Reece says
Treasuring is a great concept, and it's one that is undoubtedly taking hold in consumption patterns already. But can 'treasuring' really support Nau's business? It would seem that Nau would really have to boost its margins in order make up for the lack of volume.
I'll admit that I'm one of those embittered middle class members who is frustrated by my lack of ability to participate in the green market — which includes everything from hand soap to luxury sportswear. Of course, I could go ahead and make all my soap from scratch or sew my own clothes, but that wouldn't make sense in the cost-benefit analysis of my own time's financial value. (I don't have enough time in the day for 'slow living' *and* a mortgage.)
So, sadly, I'm stuck in socially responsible limbo — at least until Walmart or Target starts selling clothes made from recycled polyester. And even though I can't afford to by Nau's awesome clothing anymore, I hope their success will ultimately lead to a sustainability trickle-down effect into the mass market. But, of course, this will depend on Nau's ability to generate more sales rather than treasures. Am I wrong?
October 22, 2008 at 12:39 am | Ian H says
the problem is that dropping $400+ on a rainjacket ("holy shit" -dad) isn't actually as smart as spending less money on much cheaper clothes which have to be replaced. a $400 purchase is a huge dent in many people's pocketbooks, and many people can't afford to buy such a jacket without giving up rent and food! the clothes are great, but.. more, smaller purchases which are spread out over a longer period of time are more realistic for the vast majority of people. the amount of money that needs to be shelled out for a piece of nau clothing puts such a gigantic crater in the average financial routine that most people will be extremely stressed out for quite a while until their finances even out again.
treasuring IS a great concept, and the new clothes are great, but..
i for one can't ever justify spending $400+ on a jacket, even if i'll keep it my entire life.
there are quite a few other people in the same situation.
these posts might sound harsh, but, Ian, i think your idealism needs a little bit of tempering – treasure or not, the majority of people won't be able to buy nau clothing, because of the gigantic upfront cost. and, you know, $400+ is gigantic.
it looks so awesome though!
best of luck, and i eagerly await your reply!
i'd like to hear what you think of my concerns.
October 22, 2008 at 10:37 am | Ian says
Ian H,
We have designed our product with a certain level of quality in mind.
Roughly speaking, 70% of our product cost is reflected in the cost of the fabric. In our case we've chosen to develop high quality fabrics (performance characteristics, sustainability considerations, durability, aesthetics, softness of hand or how it feels next to skin) because we think our customers appreciate a considered approach to design.
Regarding specific prices points, we're on par with the upper end, higher quality outdoor brands like Arcteryx and Patagonia. On the more fashion oriented lifestyle side of things, we're in the mid-point price range alongside brands like G-Star and Diesel, more expensive then the Gap but less expensive then Rag and Bone jeans. For us its about designing high quality product that pushes the envelope from a sustainability point of view.
Our product is a premium product. To do that it requires higher quality and higher priced ingredients. That's a conscious decision on our part. We know that its not for everybody but we hope that over time some of the tenet's of what we're doing will become more accessible and the ingredients less expensive.
October 22, 2008 at 12:44 pm | Ian H says
duly noted.
October 22, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reece says
One more observation: Nau's visual identity seems a bit at odds with their premium product positioning sometimes. Most of their models are down-to-earth Portlanders riding fixed gear bikes, livin' the simple life, etc. They don't fit the Diesel or G-Star look. Which is cool. But maybe it's causing a disconnect between those who aspire to join the sustainability movement (the treasuring type) and those who are looking for a hot, trendy, stylish pair of jeans.
I don't want to start a class war, but maybe this is the reason why some people are thinking that the product is too expensive.
November 23, 2008 at 11:47 pm | Colin Liu says
Good design(sleek, pure, ergonomic), good fabric usage(like polartec power-stretch for high function, laminate fabric for waterproof)and good material choosen(wool, organic-cotton, etc).
The NAU company's declaration are some like the other athletic outdoor brand – Patagonia(I like this brand which also provide the functional and eco-concious appreal), but has the opposite feeling of the product – one is casual-outdoor style and the other(NAU) is fashion-sleek style.
Price is also OK if there is the SEASON SALE.
Last hope the NAU will has the branch shop in TAIWAN, that I'll buy the products without shipping from my relative in U.S.(u know air-shipping is not eco-friendly !!!!)
November 24, 2008 at 3:14 pm | Caitlin says
Great news! One of our retail partners in Portland, Oregon, the Lizard Lounge, is able to ship Nau products outside of the United States, including Taiwan. For more information or to place an order, please contact Brett at the Lizard Lounge:
As a company, we totally agree that air shipping is not so eco-friendly and that's why we offset our carbon emissions for the shipping of our product from our production facilities to our distribution center and from our distribution center to our customers. If you purchase Nau product via the Lizard Lounge and have it shipped to you, you can offset the emissions via http://www.carboncounter.org.


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Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 7.8 percent in January, marking the first time it has fallen below the national jobless rate in five years.
The rate was down slightly from a revised December rate of 7.9 percent and was 1.4 percentage points lower than the year-ago rate of 9.2 percent, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reported Monday morning.
The state added 15,400 jobs from December to January and is up 127,500 jobs compared to a year ago. Trade, transportation and utilities has led the way in job growth over the year.
"Everything we do is geared toward job creation. Today we have more proof that it's working," Florida Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement. "We have added more than 280,000 private-sector jobs over the last two years, and as we continue to focus on greater economic growth, we will see even more jobs created."
Both the state and national improvement in jobs comes with a big caveat: The percentage of the working age population in the labor force fell dramatically during the Great Recession and has yet to recover. In other words, untold thousands of Floridians who have stopped looking for work are now longer counted among the jobless. Any discouraged workers that resume their job hunt at some point are added back into the mix and potentially could drive up unemployment rates once more.
One measure of potential sidelined workers comes through other population estimates included in Monday's update. Florida's working-age, civilian population of 16-and-up has grown by 218,000 over the year but the labor force has only grown by 96,000 over the same period.
Tampa Bay's jobless rate ticked up slightly to 8 percent, up from a revised 7.9 percent in December. However the bay area continues to lead Florida by adding 31,200 jobs over the past year, more than any other Florida metro. The Orlando region was second with a gain of 20,200 jobs.
The national unemployment rate was 7.9 percent in January. It retracted further to 7.7 percent in February, but Florida lags behind in reporting numbers.
In fact, Florida had to wait two months for its January jobs report. That's because once a year the state adjusts its calculations to match employers' tax records on unemployment benefits.
The process, known as benchmarking, gives a more accurate read on job creation and unemployment. Typically, Florida releases monthly unemployment estimates based on a household survey.
Because of the catch-up, the state will release its next estimates for February unemployment in less than two weeks, March 29.
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Florida's unemployment rate dropped to 7.8 percent in January, marking the first time it has fallen below the national jobless rate in five years.
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