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"Baise-Moi" Review
Roger Ebert said of this film…"It alternates between graphic, explicit sex scenes and murder scenes of brutal cruelty. You recoil from what's on the screen. Later, you ask what the filmmakers had in mind. They are French, and so we know some kind of ideology and rationalization must lurk beneath the blood and semen."
Two girls, a rape victim and a prostitute, both sick of their lives, rampage through the French countryside killing virtually everyone they see. They feed their sex drive regularly and then kill those men too. They form a strange bond and aimlessly head for a day when it will all end.
You might love it if you liked "Natural Born Killers", "Thelma & Louise", "American Psycho", "Romance".
Amazingly this film was directed by a woman. Maybe only a woman could have directed this… a male director would have been labeled an exploitative pig. Even die hard art-house movie goers will be quite shocked by this vicious film. I am not sure what the point was… perhaps it was a way of reversing the tide by placing two women at the head of a bloody and sexual killing spree, a position typically portrayed in films by men. Maybe this was just an experiment in filmmaking… how far can one go without being labeled as pornography? I am not sure what the point was. But I could not help but be emotionally jolted by the anger spewed on to the screen… it was real anger! The actresses, although typically adult film stars, were actually quite terrifying and powerful as the rampant 'Bonnie & Bonnie'. This film has a strange raw power… and for that I give it some praise. But because it was so unclear as to what that power was intended for… I must give it the in-between rating of 'C'. BE WARNED THOUGH… 98% of all viewers, and there won't be many of you, will absolutely hate this film and may not make it through the relatively short 77 minute running time.
"Baise Moi" is a combination of 'Natural Born Killers,' 'Thelma & Louise' and 'low budget porn'. This film will make most causal moviegoers gag with shock.
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By Clare Almand
Moving to New York has opened my eyes to many things, including a secret that society and even my own mother tried to keep from me.
Brussels sprouts are delicious. Like, for real.
I was fortunate enough to live with a health-conscious friend who cooked dinner every night. She regularly made dishes with a heaping side of brussels sprouts, kale, or spinach. I'd always had a variety of vegetables at dinner growing up (except for sprouts), but I had become accustomed to my mother serving me fewer of them, because I'm Clare—I spread my food around my plate and eat my vegetables last. However, a combination of being a guest, having the desire to eat more healthfully and my roommate making really delicious meals caused me to clean my plate and even ask for seconds.
By Kelly Deeny
I'm defective. Or so I've been told. While the initial response may prompt hurt feelings and/or shock, I accept it as truth. I have a defect—one that I was born with.
The word "defect" tends to inspire negative connotations, as though there's something lacking. Sometimes it's physical. Other times emotional or even mental. You're labeled as "less than" when, in fact, we all have something that can be improved upon. There are those who've battled addiction. Others who've struggled with challenging weight issues. What some would determine to be defects, I view as simply part of an individual journey. Their lives are their own to live. They have choices to make just as I do.
By Jon Ritchings, Jr.
A recent comment about faith on an online ACHD group I belong to got me thinking. I listen to people talk about faith—people in the CHD community, my regular community, the religious community for sure. I see a lot of people go to church, temple, synagogue, and pull out their prayer rug. If you ask them why, they tell you it is their faith. They do these things because they have faith in their religion, their religious leader or their particular religious scripture. They have faith, as if faith were an object. As if the person who belonged to the right religion had the real faith and everyone else's faith was somehow counterfeit.
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Ziggy and I had been engaged for quite some time and we kept putting it off and putting it off. The whole wedding thing. Between both of us going to school full time, having full-time jobs and me seeing a new doctor every week, who has time to plan a wedding? Not us, that is for sure. We could barely find time to think about colors (purple and silver, by the way), let alone assemble a guest list.
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Last week, as my sister and I were taking a drive, I mentioned to her that I may not write this blog, that I may not write anymore blogs, and that I want to take a break from CHD—and everything and everyone, actually.
If there's anything I've ever been consistent about, it is in being inconsistent.
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I've had a bit of a scare recently—a measurement went wrong and I was yanked in by my cardiologist for an urgent check-up. If the numbers had been actually been right then I'd probably be typing this while prepping for a new pulmonary valve. The full story is here.
Anyway, I'm not prepping for surgery, but it has had an impact. I'm a confidence runner. If I run and enjoy it, and I'm not thinking about the heart, I run and for me I run well.
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"I wish I never knew congenital heart disease," posted one of my heart mom Facebook friends. I get what she is saying—that none of us chose to know CHD, but it is all we know so we're forced to face it head on. I think about all my family members and how CHD has changed their lives and the guilt starts to sink in. It's so silly because it's not like we asked for CHD; it just hurts to feel like a burden.
There are heart moms, heart dads, heart grandparents, and even heart siblings who I know wish they were ignorant to a life with CHD.
But what about the heart spouses and the heart friends? These are the unsung heroes of the CHD support team. When you really think about it, they are willingly choosing to invite CHD into their life. That is something really astounding.
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On March 1 I attended Lobby Day hosted by ACHA and Mended Little Hearts in Washington, D.C. It was an amazing experience. This was my first Lobby Day and I was not sure what to expect. To be honest, I was a little hesitant to go because it was super early in the morning—7 a.m. in D.C. traffic is awful—and I am a terrible public speaker.
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When I first heard about Lobby Day, I knew I wanted to go. But there was even more to it than that. Knowing that I could go made it even more important that I did go. Even as a newcomer approaching this Lobby Day with high expectations, I was certainly not disappointed. Not only did I meet some incredible people—fellow patients, parents, and staff and board members from ACHA and Mended Little Hearts—but I also had the opportunity to interact with some great Congressional staff members on behalf of the CHD community.
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I almost didn't make it to Congenital Heart Lobby Day. I decided at the last minute to go (boy are flights expensive when you book them two days in advance!); my mother-in-law ended up in the hospital; and my flight almost didn't happen because of "severe" weather. But, I made it to D.C. There were many great highlights—the wonderful reception at the Heart House, meeting with my Massachusetts Senate and House aides, and of course navigating the buildings and standing in the security lines. But what really stuck with me, and often does in my life, are the people involved in Lobby Day and their stories.
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2010 Toyota Corolla
This article will give insight into the best tire options for the 2010 Toyota Corolla
As a 2010 Toyota Corolla owner, you should feel proud owning the 5th most popular selling vehicle in 2010. I'm sure you bought this car for its reliability, quiet, comfortable ride, and excellent fuel economy. Given its terrific reputation, chances are that your beloved Corolla has been running like a champ, but it's probably due for a new set of tires. If you are looking for recommendations on the best replacement tires, then you have come to the right place. As an AutoSquad tire expert with several years of experience, I'd like to recommend your best tire options for your 2010 Toyota Corolla, while keeping value, performance, and tread life in mind.
The 2010 Toyota Corolla offered multiple trim levels and the O.E. (original equipment) tire size varied from trim level to trim level. So, to make it easy for you, I've divided my recommendations based on the vehicle's trim level (sub model).
2010 Toyota Corolla Base and LE Models – Tire Size 195/65R15 89S
The O.E. tires on the base and LE model were Continental ContiProContact. This popular tire rates well with AutoSquad customers with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, and comes standard with an 80,000 mile tread life warranty. There several fantastic options outside of the O.E tire, including the BFGoodrich Advantage T/A and the Michelin Defender.
The BFGoodrich has an excellent UTQG rating of 680 and a traction rating of A. In non-tire mumbo jumbo, it basically means you can expect between 65,000 and 70,000 miles in tread life, and superior traction (the "A" traction ratings is one of the best ratings that be assigned by the Department Of Transportation). With its low price point and long tread life, it's an excellent option. AutoSquad customers agree with us and have rated this tire a 4.4 out of 5.
The Michelin Defenderis another great option for your 2010 Toyota Corolla. This tire features a tread life warranty of 90,000 miles (whoa!), far surpassing any other tire in the market. If long tread life is what you are after, this is the tire for you. As with most all-season tires, the Michelin Defender is designed for year round all-weather use in dry, wet, and light snow conditions at above or below freezing temperatures. By the way, did you know that you can get $70 back when purchasing 4 Michelin tires from now until April 15th, 2013? Combine that with our sequester savings and you can save up to $130 on a set of 4 tires.
2010 Toyota Corolla LE, S, and XLE Models – Size 205/55R16 89H
The original tire for these models was the Goodyear Eagle RS-A. This tire is performance oriented, but only offers a UTQG rating of 260, which is relatively low based on industry standards. It comes with an "A" traction rating, so it will perform well, but it may not be the best option for value-oriented buyers. Luckily, there are a few different options that offer the same (or better) performance level with much a much higher estimated tread life warranty-including the Bridgestone Potenza RE970 AS Pole Position, Cooper Zeon RS3-A, and the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE970 AS Pole Position offers superior traction with a "AA" traction, the best that can be assigned by the Department of Transportation. With an estimated 40,000 miles worth of tread life, this tire combines a quiet ride with superior traction. This would be a great fit for any of the 2010 Toyota Corolla models.
The Cooper Zeon RS3-A is an AutoSquad "Staff Pick", and for good reasons. This tire was also rated "Best in Class 2011″ by a popular consumer magazine, and combines excellent tread life miles with exceptional traction and handling. Another "AA" traction rated tire, this one has a UTQG tread life rating of "500", meaning you can expect around 50,000 miles in tread life. It's relatively rare for a tire focused so much on performance to have that many expected miles. AutoSquad Customers rate this tire 4.5 out of 5. If you are looking to combine high mileage with best in class traction and handling, then the Cooper Zeon RS3-A is the tire for you.
Now if you want the best in class with the best overall offering then the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus is the best Ultra High Performance option for your 2010 Toyota Corolla. This tire comes standard with a 45,000 mile tread life warranty and excellent traction and handling. The Michelin Promise Plan means you can have the utmost confidence in your tire quality. With its 30 day Satisfaction Guarantee, 3-year flat tire changing assistance, and its mileage warranty, Michelin offers one of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the industry. Buying 4 of these Michelin tires will also get you $70 Back in mail in rebates (runs until April 15th), and if you combine that with AutoSquad's Sequester Savings(runs until end of March, 2013) you can get $130 off a set of 4 tires! Now that's savings everyone in Washington can agree on!
2010 Toyota Corolla XRS Model – Size 215/45R17 87W
The 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS came standard with the Goodyear Eagle RS-A. As I mentioned earlier, this tire has great traction but lacks in overall tread life mileage. The "A" traction rating is good, but otherwise this tire rates poorly for noise comfort and tread life.
The Bridgestone Potenza RE970 AS Pole Position is a winner in this size. With its "AA" traction rating and 40,000 mile tread life warranty, this tire is ideal for consumers who want superior traction and a quiet ride.
The Continental ExtremeContactDWS is another excellent option for your 2010 Toyota Corolla XRS. With an "A" traction rating and a 50,000 mile tread life warranty, this tire will provide some of the longest life you can expect from an Ultra High performance tire. AutoSquad customers give this tire one of the highest ratings on our website with a 4.8 out of 5 overall rating. Intended for use in dry, wet, and snowy conditions, this is a tire that has been rated well by a popular consumer magazine for the past few years.
However, if you are an environmentalist or a value shopper, then the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 is the tire for you! Another AutoSquad "Staff Pick", Bridgestone designed the tire an eco-friendly tire for consumers seeking fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance. With a high tread life mileage warranty, 65,000 miles, this tire is optimal for consumers who prefer high mileage and fuel efficiency over extreme traction. This tire still has an "A" traction rating so it still offers good traction.
AutoSquad offers all of the above tires, and many more, at highly competitive prices. So, here's a bit of shameless self-promotion in case you are unfamiliar with AutoSquad. We are a tire retailer but also a mobile tire and brake installation service. We conveniently install tires and brakes at your home or workplace, and you will notice that our customers love us! We also find that our customers save 10-15% overall when compared to our competitors! We save you time and money; all the while your tires and your 2010 Toyota Corolla are getting the best possible TLC!
Contact AutoSquad at 855-484-3778, or visit www.AutoSquad.com to see our tire selection and make an appointment online. Please note that AutoSquad's service is currently available in the Washington, DC metro area only.


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GLEN DALE - Jade Worrels captured two victories during a tri meet for John Marshall.
The Monarch senior won the 200 Freestyle (2:07.37) and the 100 Breaststroke (1:13.17).
Alainia Fasola came away with two wins for St. Clairsville in the 200 IM (2:41.38) and the 100 Backstroke (1:17.78).
Cristin Dolan won the 50 Freestyle (28.95) for Wheeling Park, while Emilee Heilman finished first in the 100 Freestyle (1:00.38).
GLEN DALE - Michael Eaton came away with two individual wins during a tri meet for St.Clairsville.
The Red Devil senior won the 200 IM (2:04.68) as well as the 100 Freestyle (49.65).
Quentin Clark also picked up two wins for St. C in the 200 Freestyle (2:09.11) and the 100 Backstroke (1:11.77).
Noah Salvatore won the 500 Freestyle (5:31.26) for Wheeling Park and Aaron Mull took the 100 Breaststroke (1:08.71) for John Marshall.


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REDpoint International on Wednesday publicly released a low-cost product that the Vancouver-based company hopes will give it inroads into a potentially vast market for a full line of medical infusion products.
The company's StedLine IV Sleeve, introduced at the Puget Sound Infusion Nurses Conference in Seattle, is a disposable product that securely stabilizes an intravenous needle without the use of tape or adhesives. The sleeve should dramatically reduce the risk of IV failures and increase comfort for patients, Chuck Nokes, REDpoint's president and CEO, said in a news release. The product recently won approval from the Food & Drug Administration.
REDpoint is aiming the IV sleeve, which will sell for about $5 through McCormick Medical Distribution of Seattle, at hospitals, nursing homes and home-infusion companies. The company expects to sell 2 million of the sleeves in the first year of distribution and increasing to 25 million in five years, Nokes said.
REDpoint is also planning a limited launch of two other products in 2012 in the StedLine line, with more products to follow, he said.
The company also offers a product called Versatilt, a device that tilts wheelchairs to provide safe treatment of patients while avoiding injuries to caregivers. The company has raised capital through family, friends and other private investors, and is focusing on getting its products to the market quickly to reduce its need for additional investment capital, Nokes said.
Formed in 2008, REDpoint operates with a handful of employees out of Nokes' Vancouver home but is searching for commercial office space.


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#28 Ouch!!!
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Yesterday I posted that it was one of those feeling good days, but like all things, that didn't last.
It all started when I bought tickets to a baseball game for my son and I only to find out that he is going to be gone that weekend, then the painter I hired to paint my house who hasn't shown up since wasn't there when I got home from work when he said he would be.
Frustrated, I threw my bike on the rack and drove to the bike trails. Planned to ride 12 miles. Did the first six and it was a bit tougher than I expected. I am so out of shape. Got to the point where I turn back, went to turn my bike, hit some loose sand/gravel and fell - face first on the pavement. Geez, I was embarassed. Two girls who were running asked if I was ok and I quickly replied yes - until I put my hand up to my face and it was covered with blood.
Luckily they didn't just rush off! I asked if they had anything I could wipe up with, of course not - they were running, not carrying huge first aid kit! One of the girls went to her car and brought me a tee shirt to use. Another man walking by stopped and asked if I was ok - again I said yes - and he promptly replied you don't look ok! He sat behind me and told me to lean back on his back and look at the sky to get the bleeding to stop - it was then that I discovered that I had lost a huge chunk of my front tooth!
He asked if I wanted to call someone and I said no. I was ok. He asked where my car was and I replied "Belmont". He said, you need a ride to your car there is no way you will be riding back there like this! Not sure if it was the adrenaline or just plain insanity, but I replied, I think I can. Luckily the runner girls said they had their car right there and they would take me back to my car.
This independent woman was so fortunate that there were people there willing to help me and not take my "I'm ok" as an answer!
Got back to my car, drove home, took a shower, cleaned up my wounds and applied ice. It took a couple hours for my lip to stop bleeding!
Today I have the worst headache, my lip is still seeping blood and I am going to the dentist to see if he can work some magic with my tooth. The inside of my mouth is cut and sensitive. It is impossible to eat - so I think it may be a liquid diet today.
Regardless, I feel pretty positive, but my body isn't quite there with my mind! Think today will be a quiet day at home. We will see what tomorrow brings. Now that things have settled down, I really could use a hug. Sometimes living alone sucks!
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But look at so many people who stopped to help you on your journey when you slipped! And they wouldn't take no for an answer!! =) I think it's a beautiful metaphor for your progress. Don't let them down by giving up! You're a fellow fitness person to them, and to us!!
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Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your fall and so glad you were not hurt worse than you were. But my husband always says that tooth pain is the worst. I'm so glad that there were people there to help you! I know it just our instinct to say we're fine when something happens, I think it just the embarrassment and not wanting to call attention to ourselves. But obviously they could tell by looking at you that you were not OK and I am glad you did not have to ride back to your car. Hang in there!
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Sending virtual hugs! Ouch! Lousy day.
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My co-worker's son did something similar yesterday, so it must have been a bad day for front teeth! So sorry to hear you chipped your tooth, but it is amazing what they can do. One of my front teeth got chipped when I had surgery done (they weren't very careful with the intubation tube) and my dentist got it fixed up so you can't even tell.
I live alone too, so I know how much it can suck. {hug}
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Oh, Barb...my heart goes out to you!!! I'm sending you a ton of hugs!!!
Good luck at the dentist. They do AMAZING things with teeth these days!
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Baby name remorse- after 3 years.. HELP!!!
Okay you have to know our back story before you can judge.. When we were pregnant with our 4th child (2 girls, 1 miscarriage) we decided not to find out the sex of the baby. But at the time my mother was dying and wanted to know. So when I had the ultrasound the tech called my mother and told her what we were having. My mom kept the secret till right before she passed away. My husband and I were sure we were having a boy since we already had 2 girls. The last time I saw my mom was Christmas day 2009. She told us we were having a girl and wanted to know her name. We had not really thought of girls but we said either Addison or Hannah and my mom picked Addison. She died 3 weeks before Addison was born. Last night my husband admits to me that her name does not fit her. I totally agree.. Addison is way to common to fit our special little girl. Out of the blue we say we both think Eden is the perfect name for her. So we want to add it as a middle name Addison Eden Kay... am I crazy for this
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Yes we have called her Addison, or Addie. We officially added Eden has her middle name, along with my mom's name as well. I call her my Eden baby every now and then. She really gets a kick out of the fact its in the bible. We are slowly working it in more and more.posted 05/14/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
I'm curious has she been called Addison for the last three years?posted 05/03/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
Are you planning on just adding Eden as a middle name? Are you going to call her by Eden if that is her middle name?posted 05/03/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
No, you're certainly not "crazy" for having second thoughts on a name you chose for your child before she was born. In honor of your mom, I wouldn't change her name however, "add" Eden rather than replacing it. If not you may have remorse again in a few years.posted 04/10/2013 by badgmj1
I think either name is beautiful. :D And you're not crazy. One of my co-workers actually decided on a totally different name for their son when he was born just because the original name they had picked out just somehow didn't fit.posted 04/05/2013 by xBlue07
You're not crazy at all! In fact, if it was me, I would change her name to Eden Addison. You are still honoring the name your mom loved and naming her the name you guys love all in one! Good luck!posted 04/04/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
Oh thank you! I feel so bad for changing her name ( well really adding a name) at this point but it just fits her perfectly! I just hope it catches on okay. I hope my family and her daycare don't look at me like I am insane! I have already started the legal action to get it done. I am so excited! I feel like I just named my new baby! I think that is the way you should feel about the name and I never felt like that with Addison. I like the name and all but it is just not her.posted 04/04/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
Nope, I don't think you're crazy. You let your mom pick your little girls name which is great but if you prefer Eden, add it to her name and call her that. She's still young enough where you can probably call her Eden and she will answer to it quickly.posted 04/04/2013 by lisamarie1783
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It seems to be that science in general has donned a new mask not unlike the worn out mask of religious zealots. Call it dogma. Call it power trip. Call it vested interest in research money, or furthering a career. Call it stagnation. It seems to me, that some pop scientists and their sycophants would like to think they have a monopoly on truth. Either way, Robert Anton Wilson may have pegged it when he said:
The totally convinced and the totally stupid have too much in common for the resemblance to be accidental.
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We can value scientific inquiry without viewing the natural sciences as free of politics.
In 1964, Stanley Kubrick's film Dr. Strangelove introduced the character of Gen. Jack D. Ripper, an intensely neurotic, paranoid man who insisted that water fluoridation was a Communist plot hatched against Americans. Ripper was unhinged, of course. But he was also the fictional personification of a real popular anxiety over fluoride's medicinal benefits.
History is not kind to characters who resist scientific progress: they are consistently painted as inflexible troglodytes. Today, fluoridation sits neatly alongside electrification and other advances, triumphs of the march of technological improvement despite the opposition of a supposedly anti-science public. This is, at least, how the scientific establishment tends to tell it. To them, any criticism of this historical narrative is tantamount to wholesale opposition to science.
This is absurd. There is, of course, no merit to anti-fluoridation quackery. Neither is it correct, contrary to anti-science conservatives, that the scientific community has made a Faustian bargain to keep man-made global warming on the agenda. Similarly, it is unfortunate that after decades of biological discoveries, a third of the American public rejects evolution entirely.
But it is astonishing when defenders of science lump together global-warming-denying conservatives, anti-GMO activists, and grassroots environmental activists, treating each as disturbingly anti-science. This simplistic analysis is rooted in the arrogant assumption that science is somehow above criticism — indeed, that it's above politics entirely.
Call it the "New Scientism," in which discussions of science policy consist of pundits vaguely pointing to "a body of research" instead of engaging the broader public, in which calling into question conflicts of interest inimical to scientific inquiry is treated, perversely, as anti-science.
Against this phenomenon, the Left must insist on the inherently political nature of scientific inquiry.
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First off, I already read through all of the bareknuckle posts and couldnt' find this information. I was wondering if someone who has one can provide the standover height for the 54 and 56. I called EAI and they won't give out all the angle geometry, and they don't have the standover heights calculated already (I doubt they'd have a problem giving that out if they had it). This would help out a lot, I normally ride a 57 in road geometry, and no LBS stock it so I have to special order.
Also, as a side note (without trying to distract you all from the more important question ^^^), anyone have an idea why they wouldn't want to give out the geometry, especially since they seem to sort of have a reputation for causing sizing issues? I'm not referring to not publishing standover height, I know that's not too common to see, but what would be behind keeping st/ht angles secret?


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Which is the right position
Hi there,
I've just got my new Phottix Odin Kit. Lots of control...., lovely gear which enables me to combine manual and TTL flash together, and manage output from the unit itself..., everything with no misfires, and lots of working range.
Just learning and getting into off-camera flash. Exciting
The thing is I've noticed the red IR light from my flash unit flashes when I half-press the shutter. Clearly, it is the AF assistance light, so it must be fully operative even mounted on the Phottix units
I'm wondering if it makes sense to mount my flash rig like this:
.... instead of this way below:
Does it make sense?
Thanks so much from Spain
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Batta was always seen as a man full of experience , with huge background in marketing and racing. He knows the boss of Dorna from the past very well ( as he was a gp organisator ) and now with ducati again challenging for getting the bike into the top.
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When the Blake deal was announced did anyone else find it strange that we were sending cash to Los Angeles? As it turns out the Indians are basically paying the remainder of Blake's salary, or roughly $2.2 million dollars. Does that seem right to you? Apparently, it would have been a deal breaker had the Indians not ponied up the cash. Read this from Peter Gammons–
The reason the Indians were able to get Carlos Santana, a very high-level prospect, in the Casey Blake deal is that the Indians took on all of Blake's remaining $2 million salary. Several general managers around baseball wonder whether L.A. doesn't have cash flow problems.
In fact, the Indians and Dodgers had a deal in place for Sabathia with L.A., but it was turned down after being reviewed by Dodgers' ownership. Could it be that they didn't want to take on the salary of Sabathia, Blake and Carroll? From Paul Hoynes–
When the Indians were weighing offers for CC Sabathia, the Dodgers were a key player. A deal involving Sabathia, Blake and utility infielder Jamey Carroll in exchange for a package of players that reportedly included Santana, Meloan and at least two others came close to fruition.
If this is true, it sounds like trouble in La-La land. It also is amazing to me that Shapiro was able to get the player he wanted for Blake that he was willing to take for Sabathia. It sounds to me like Mark recognized what might be happening financially over there and struck while the fire was hot. In essence, he bought Santana for $2 million dollars. It would be something if Shapiro ended up signing Blake in free agency after what has taken place this week…
The focus of the Indians shifts from getting the best deal for Casey Blake to trying to find anyone interested in Paul Byrd. Anybody at all-
Clubs that have spoken with them say they're willing to listen to talks on anybody on the roster and are "open to anything." But dealing Byrd, the last of their three prospective free agents, is now their main focus. While the Indians have had some clubs scout Byrd's recent starts, they've had so little aggressive interest that it's probably more unlikely that they'll be able to trade him before the deadline.
No kidding? Nobody wants a 4-10 junk-ball pitcher with a 5.28 ERA that can't pitch past the 6th inning? That's amazing…What do you think Mark Shapiro…
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Improve career mobility to lessen income inequality
The wage gap between rich and poor Californians is rising to the top of the political agenda in 2014. In December, the state legislature formed a caucus to end poverty and inequality in California that will be chaired by State Senator Mark DeSaulnier. City officials in San Francisco and Los Angeles have pledged to tackle the issue. Major private foundations and think tanks cite wage inequality as among their major priorities in the new year.
Much of the activity on wage inequality has coalesced around the same narrative. Wage inequality, the story goes, has been growing in California since the Great Recession. If left unattended, it could threaten social stability and create an underclass in California. Government on all levels has ignored this inequality. It's time in 2014 for government to act to correct it.
Each of the main elements of this narrative is either wrong or incomplete. There's a counter-narrative about wage inequality that better matches the reality of California.
This counter-narrative has three parts. First, wage inequality isn't a new phenomenon. Wage inequality has been growing in California since the late 1970s. The Great Recession actually provided a brief respite from that widening gap — it brought significant wage losses at all levels (including among the top 1 percent). But since the recession ended in 2010, the top 10 percent of wage earners have recovered their income losses more quickly than other Californians.
What's driven this inequality? Technological change and globalization are key factors, both of which are not easily addressed by state and local policymakers in California. State government also has limited impact on the demographic forces that worsen income inequality — the high number of single-parent households (who show up on the bottom of the wage scale), and the frequency of married couples made up of high-earning individuals (who combine earnings to move to the top of the scale).
Second, despite the long-term trend of income inequality, California still has considerable economic mobility. In the early 2000s, a team of researchers led by economist Michael Dardia of the SPHERE Institute tracked the wage progress of 133,000 workers in California from 1988 to 2000. More than half of the workers who started out earning the lowest 20 percent of wages advanced to a higher wage bracket by 2000. A national study from the Urban Institute found something similar: about 60 percent of workers moved up the wage scale over a nine-year period. There is no evidence of a growing underclass in California, or elsewhere in the U.S.
Third, California's policymakers and influential nonprofits have been focused on wage inequality for many years, and the state government has taken considerable action as a result. Most notably, just this past year the legislature passed a package of new laws addressing wage inequality, including a $2 increase in the state minimum wage (to $10 per hour in 2016). However, it should be noted that these measures, though important to the workers who will benefit from them, are likely to have limited impact on the overall distribution of wages.
So what will work in combating wage inequality? While there is no big statewide policy answer in 2014, there are modest actions we can take.
One promising approach — the building of "career ladders" — involves the efforts of industry associations and labor unions to alter the structure of jobs within industries. Over the past decade, I have been part of a group of workforce practitioners throughout the state involved in career ladders projects. We seek to create more intermediate positions that will enable lower wage workers to gain skills and income. Or to put it another way: We need to create more rungs on the "career ladder."


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M. KELLY TILLERY L'79, Senior Partner and Chair of the Intellectual Property and E-Commerce Group of the Philadelphia law firm Leonard, Tillery & Sciolla, spoke in October at a meeting of the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition. He also recently spoke to The Philadelphia Chapter of the Copyright Society of U.S.A. Tillery is an adjunct professor in the Legal Studies Department of the Drexel University LeBow Graduate School of Business.
KENNETH J. WARREN L'79 was recently named Chair of the American Bar Association's Environment, Energy, and Resources Section. Warren is a partner and Chair of the Environmental & Land Use Practice Group at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen in Philadelphia. He writes a regular column for The Legal Intelligencer on environmental law, and is the author of numerous articles on environmental litigation.
STEVEN N. COUSINS L'80, member of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Bankruptcy Practice at the St. Louis, Missouri office of Armstrong Teasdale, was named one of the nation's top black lawyers by Black Enterprise magazine. Cousins is a fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy and a member of the American Law Institute.
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"I would've bet a paycheck that wouldn't have happened. There are some nights, that no matter what you do, it's not meant to happen.'' – Tom Glavine on not being able to get out of the third in last night's 13-9 victory at Los Angeles.
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Regional Leaders in Global Education: Prospects and Perspectives
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This roundtable discussion will feature regional leaders in international and global education from Saint Louis University and other institutions. The experts on the panel will discuss the state of international and global education as well as what students, faculty, and institutions can do to develop and promote global education on and among campuses in the region.
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Dr. Bert Barry, Outreach Coordinator, Enrollment Outreach and Territory Development, Saint Louis University
Dr. Grant Chapman, Associate Vice-President, Director of International Programs, Webster University
Dr. Thomas J. Finan, FSA, Director of the Center for International Studies and Assistant Professor of History, Saint Louis University
Dr. Kurt Jefferson, Director of the Center for Engaging the World (CEW) and Professor and Chair of Transnational and International Studies, Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri
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Melissa Gorga may have a chance to take a backseat! Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice has a new enemy in the Bravo universe – Vicki Gunvalson!
After the Celebrity Apprentice commercial aired during the first half of the Super Bowl, Real Housewives of Orange County's Vicki tweeted, "How did Theresa get on Apprentice and I didn't? She has never even owned a business? How the heck did she get chosen? I mean "REALLY?!" Who would like to me up against Donald Trump?"
What do you think of Vicki's comments? In all honesty, she had valid points. But are her comments out of pure jealousy?
I think Donald Trump knew what he was doing when hiring Teresa. She's definitely not a fan favorite, but having her will create drama and bring ratings to the flailing reality series.
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Summary:After losing her virginity, 17-year-old budding beauty Isabelle takes up a secret life as a call girl, meeting her older gentlemen clients for erotic hotel room trysts. But throughout her experiences, she remains curiously aloof, showing little interest in the encounters themselves or in the money she makes.


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Explore international reds for your holiday meal
There is a fall chill in the air, and the Thanksgiving holiday is rapidly approaching. It is hard not to think about your turkey, side dishes and desserts to prepare, the guests that will attend and shopping trips to plan.
In all that planning for the holiday meal lies the inevitable question: What wine should I serve?
With the holidays posing an economic challenge for many people this year, it's time to expand our horizons. There are many bargains to be had in the global wine marketplace, and the holidays are an opportunity to explore them. Think about broadening your palate by trying different varietals or other favorite wines from different countries.
We often think of white wines to pair with the richness of our holiday fare, but let's explore reds from around the world.
Brachetto d'acqui, a sweet red sparkling wine from the Piedmonte region in Italy, is a festive aperitif. At half the price of champagne, this wine's red color, juicy acidity, and bright bouquet will ignite your guests' appetites. It is a fantastic choice for dessert, and its minimal alcohol content makes it a good choice for brunches and afternoon affairs.
The traditional holiday meal offers challenges of its own, since there are many ways to prepare the turkey. It can be roasted, stuffed, fried or smoked. Each method offers exciting opportunities to branch out and try something different. With the popularity of the fried turkey on the rise, try something on the lighter side. How about a Rosé Cava from Spain or a Rosé Prosecco from the Veneto in Italy? For lovers of big and bold red wine, I recommend Barbara, again from the Piedmont region in Italy, or a Shiraz from the Barossa region of Australia. Neither of these two wines is overly tannic for the fried turkey, and they offer the necessary acidity to cut through the richness of the meat.
Being German, I grew up drinking German riesling for Thanksgiving. My mouth waters at the thought of my grandmother's perfectly browned turkey coming out of her Nesco electric roaster. For that turkey, a Kabinett or Charta riesling is the way to go. The slight fruitiness and compelling acidity are the perfect foil to pair with any roasted turkey and stuffing combination. But for the red wine lover in me, I also suggest trying a pinot noir from Germany. They are becoming more available locally and tare higher in acidity than their New World counterparts. (In Germany, pinot noir is referred to as Spatburgunder.) Another lighter red to select is a Cru Morgan, made out of the Gamay grape from Beaujolais. Its soft fruitiness, light tannins and easy finish offer something for all palates and will satisfy both the red and white wine fan.
I tried smoking a turkey a couple of years ago and I have never looked back. When you open up the smoker, the heady smoky aromas fill the air. The challenge is to find a wine to complement the delicate smokiness of the turkey, without overwhelming it. I found it best to stay away from over-oaked, high-alcohol wines like cabernet. A pinot noir from Oregon works well and is a safe bet. Don't miss out, though, on Nero d'Avola from Sicily. It's a bit meatier than pinot but not as heavy as a cabernet can be. Austria can also offer up a Zweigelt or a Blaufrankisch. They are not overly earthy and are easy to drink. Zantho is a very good producer as well.
As belts are loosened and the pumpkin pie makes an appearance, you can even conclude with a red wine. One of my favorite wines is an ice wine from Canada, such as Inniskillen, which is made with cabernet franc. A little goes a long way; it's not overly sweet, and if you pass on the pie, you still end your meal with something sweet.


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Like most of the world, I was stunned and shocked this week to learn of the death of designer L'Wren Scott. I followed her on social media and loved her clothes. From her Instagram posts, like the one above, it appeared to me and the world, that L'Wren was leading a fabulous jet set life. Her tragic death reminds us that things are not always what they appear. Social media is not always authentic and anyone can manipulate social media to be their best PR tool. Apparently, her fashion house was in deep trouble. According to many sources, including Mail Online her debts totaled 6 million or more and she was about to close the doors on her upscale L'Wren Scott label. Her death reminds me of the tragic suicide of Hollywood designer Irene Lentz who also had an A-list cliente but mounting debts that kept her line from being profitable. When the media buzz about L'Wren's private life and speculation about the designer's relationship with Rolling Stone Mick Jagger dies down, here's what I hope the world will remember about L'Wren Scott: she was a very talented fashion designer with a unique point of view.
Nicole Kidman in L'Wren Scott's Headmistress Dress via website NicoleKidmanStyle.fileswordpress.com
Fashion is a tough business and I've interviewed many designers over the years. Being a creative person and keeping a fashion house afloat are not always in sync. Just because celebrities wear the designer's clothes doesn't mean the designer profits or that the clothes sell in the mass-market. With L'Wren Scott, her clothes sold at Barney's and Neiman Marcus at an average price of $2,000. Some of her gowns were over $5,000. That's a tough price point in a down economy. Her Banana Republic collection was a success and I think she could have done more of this type of work at a lower price point. Sadly, that was not to be. She is gone too soon and there will be no more of her sleek silhouettes and beautiful tailored dresses (like her headmistress dress pictured above on actress Nicole Kidman.)
Several media reports have said that L'Wren Scott clothes are now selling briskly following the news of her death. One website is now running Google ads to promote a L'Wren Scott "sale." It's too bad that kind of marketing wasn't done in her lifetime, it might have helped her have a great second act like designer Betsey Johnson who has faced financial problems and persevered. Rest in Peace L'Wren Scott, I hope you are in a better place now. I, for one, will miss your great dresses.


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Top speedway rookie picks up Pro Series West dates
Dylan Hutchison, the top rookie in the Late Model class at All American Speedway last season, will run a partial schedule in NASCAR K&N Pro Series West this year, according to a news release.
Hutchison, who finished fifth in Late Model points, made his Pro Series West debut in October in the Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 at All American Speedway. He qualified ninth and finished 19th.
Hutchison, 17, also played linebacker for Del Campo last fall. His race dates have yet to be announced.
The 2012 Pro Series West schedule will include just one race at All American Speedway — Oct. 13. While Roseville won't be host to the season opener again this year, Stockton 99 Speedway will have a Pro Series West event May 5.
Warriors win twice with help from former Grizzlies
William Jessup University swept two California Pacific Conference men's basketball home games last week, defeating UC Merced 71-53 on Thursday and Holy Names 60-54 on Saturday.
Granite Bay High School graduate Anthony Anderson scored 14 points on 4-of-7 three-point shooting in the win over UC Merced. Granite Bay graduate Preston Bramow had 10 points and seven rebounds for Jessup (9-13 overall, 4-3 CalPac) against Holy Names.


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May 16
Sleeping in meant waking up at 0615 instead of 0555. Major whoop! Charged batteries, desalinated water and found bits to fix. Really just need to clean the place, but always find something else to do: nap, visit, explore... nap.
Got itchy feet so took off before noon to anchor Hanamenu Bay on NW corner of Hiva Oa for a few hours and a nap before meeting others at Anaho Bay, Nuku Hiva (about 85 miles) tomorrow after an overnight. Bad idea. Wind, having backed into northeast, came around headland right into thusly untenable bay. So, got early start on passage in stiff breeze and two meter sea. Will shorten sail later to avoid O dark approach. Things go bump in the night, you know.
Wouldn't you think, if retired with no schedule, one could relax with all the time in the world? Doesn't happen. Things to do, places to go, people to see. It's not an airline, but time pressure still nags. Plus cyclone season starts November and may want to be in New Zealand by then. Ninety mile an hour winds look way cooler on the weather channel than from the deck of your boat.
May 15
Ho hum, another spectacular anchorage at Tahuata. At least Resolution Bay allows one to surf his dinghy between the riprap to go ashore. Gary and Jackie caught an especially large breaker up into the rocks. Looked like those pictures you see of roller coasters just as riders realize they've made a terrible mistake. Dog-eared prop appears to have been lone casualty.
More head trouble. No, not the crazy one that got me here, the porcelain rascal that's been such a nuisance. After rewiring, tank gauge had again gone dead. Turns out that discharge siphon break was spewing effluvium onto new wire connection corroding it right through in just a few weeks. Bad stuff. Spent a delightfully heady afternoon repairing all. Gray clothing evidences that nearly depleted Clorox has been used for other than laundry.
After exploring Vaitahu, motored a few miles north to Hana Moe Noa Bay to look for mantas. Nada, but a nice beach and beautiful sunset followed by Mexican train dominoes on Jackster. I am a graceful winner.
Considered rising in the O darks to attempt Ua Pao by sunset tomorrow. Sixty five miles and eleven hours if the wind blows. Reconsidered. Sleeping in. Could go to Hanamenu on Hiva Oa tomorrow night for shorter hop next day. Alternatively, sleeping in could become habitual. Hey, what's paradise for, anyway?
May 14
Quite a todo in the village this morning. Looked like entire population turned out for the marathon. Young guys on horses followed each runner in to the finish line with drum accompaniment. Strangely, none of the witnessed finishers looked close to death. Suspect times were a smidge over Olympic record.
Foul bottom in Atuona anchorage was kind to Anthem, but Inspiration Lady got their stern road wrapped under a gabion requiring scuba to cut line, freeing virtual family heirloom, stainless steel Danforth. Didn't even know there was such a thing. Dave on Jackster had to shinny to top of mizzen to reeve a halyard that had come free. With no such difficulties aboard Anthem and after offering aid, skipped out so as to finally get to new location first. Enjoyed a beautiful two hour sail to Resolution Bay on Tahuata (Fire Spirit), where a European named Mendana killed 70 Marquesans when he landed here in 1595. They don't seem to hold a grudge.
Bristol Rose sons, here for previous two days, got tattoos in Polynesian style. Had not, heretofore, the slightest desire for one, but these look quite nice. After reflection, decided to heed apposite description as "a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling" and demur. Besides, I can get one in Papeete.
The Laundry
May 13
Have been reintroduced to wifi at the boat. Love it even if a skosh pricey and torpid. A few pictures are appearing on the web site with more to follow. Although some of photos on passage to Marquesas relate to immediate activities, many will be from previous adventures. Realm of possible shots was somewhat limited on passage.
Used a pool chemical bucket (thanks, Richard) to conduct laundering this morning/afternoon. Beating it on a rock at streamside would have been easier. Plenty of water at a wash stand near what passes for a dinghy dock, but six loads of one wash and two rinse and you could hang us all out to dry. Cockpit is adrape with drippy apparel as spin cycle left something to be desired.
Three speed, sixteen inch, Dahon, folding bike made its first appearance since, possibly, the Bahamas. Rotting tires (twenty years old) still manage to inhibit tube from escaping, but barely. After adjusting shifter, rode over the hill into Atuona to discover nearly everything closed for the holiday, but made it up to cemetiere to see a beautiful view and gravesites of Jacques Brel and Gauguin. Paul liked 13 year old girls and was not a favorite with the Catholic church.
Before sail to neighboring Tahuata may ride to village early tomorrow for annual marathon. Huh? Yup, sponsored by Air Tahiti. With minimum flat surface, 26 miles must be a grueling exercise. Of course, miles are statute, not nautical, and it's only the last 23 that really hurt.
Anthem at Anthem
May 12
Atuona is more developed than anticipated, almost European in feel, with a few paved roads and numerous cars. Hiva Oa is, however, a huge disappointment. Scenery is merely spectacular instead of breathtakingly stunning. It had to happen eventually. One must make do.
Three kilometer walk into town was not toilsome at 0700 and offered a scenic view of anchorage. Lovely as was going, hitched a ride back on purpose. Caribbean customs and immigration offices are often disobligingly hidden, but finding gendarmerie here, where one can clear into all of French Polynesia, is not too difficult if one follows a few basic clues. Large 'Gendarmerie' sign on main roadway can be somewhat helpful. The lone official requested completion of a simple form (which was returned for mailing to Tahiti at nearby poste) at which he didn't look, nor at zarpe from Galapagos, didn't ask for bond, stamped passport and took up, perhaps, 10 minutes of the valuable time that would otherwise have been spent serving all mankind. Au revoir. Total cost about $.77. I love the French, even discounting le croissant et le baguette.
In the bird segment, today, we will recognize the distinctive whippoorwill, which have made their way here, possibly for the subsidized pastry. Also, while chicken on the hoof are generally not a favorite, roosters in Marquesas have brilliant plumage and are beautiful. However, at risk of hurt feelings or damaged psyches, regrettably, they are still rather stupid.
Taahuku Anchorage
May 11
Rip roaring reach up to Hiva Oa. Got knocked down as wind veered and blasted around north end of Fatu Hiva. Retrieval of Gary's gas can, which had floated away, was a barrel of laughs, allowing Jackster to zoom by and avoiding the ignominy of getting trounced under full sail. Two other boat provided that enchanting experience. Boat remained at or above theoretical hull speed most of way, but feel like the scrawny kid at the beach who gets sand kicked in his face as the three bigger boats slid by. Nevertheless, anchor up to anchor down after 50 nautical miles, including snail's pace in lee of both islands, was eight hours. Scotty gave her all he had and she dinna come apart.
Goat rope of setting bow and stern anchors in a crowded anchorage with little breeze through the boat and still rolly engendering reflection on whole inner vs. outer anchorage thing. At least inside, outboard can remain on stern rail as dinghy dock is rowably close. Operative word there, of course, is 'row' which has its own negative connotations.
Three klick trek into gendarmerie to clear in starts at 0630 as office closes for the day at 0900 and there looks to be a crowd. France contributes one billion Euro a year (1/3 or the GDP) to Fr. Poly. and forty percent of the population works for the government. French expat civil servants make 84% more than their counterparts in France. Wonder if they give green cards to Yanks?
Show of hands, who thinks I'm in the South Pacific sailing through French Polynesia? Wow, still quite a few. Ok, I'll keep it going.
Jacksters Looking For a Dive
May 10
Another beautiful day in paradise, only this time it's for real. Every so often, during the day, a big SE grin (ask a friend) breaks out along with irrepressible giddiness (OK, little girls get giddy - think adult male version).
Climbed the mast to fix wind transducer twice as many times as necessary due shiftless crew not suggesting reading the single page addendum giving instructions for "replacement in existing systems". Oh well, would have had to go back up sometime to install bird discourager anyway. New unit not nearly the flimsy piece of crap as old.
Scoped out other bays, but found anchorage as good as any for scuba. With Jacksters, at 30 to 40 feet, found minimum coral, but quite a few fish and a dozen or so octopuses, some quite large. Don't know whether they typically change colors to hide from predators or from prey, but these guy apparently don't feel a need for either reason. Some were very dark and biggest ones almost white. They are very shy unless you are food. Another plus to top of food chain.
Early departure AM, sailing to Hiva Oa to shed life of crime and clear in with customs. Like in French Caribbean, officials here are reported very mellow. Atuona, besides allowing removal of "Q" flag, has a Chinese restaurant beside a hardware store that sells ice cream. How could it possibly get better?
Climb to the Cross
May 9
Didn't stir for a straight ten hours until alarmed at 0700. Das mo' bettah. Expect to replicate comatose state this evening as well.
Fare at 1100 barbecue was domesticated (pig and chicken), caught (fish) or shot. Goats live on cliffs surrounding bay and are easily picked off to land in water near collecting panga-borne hunters. You'd think the little dummies would catch on, but where else would they go? Since all that was left of porky was fat and skin, ate more than my share of chevre and poisson cru au lait de coco. It was delicious and tasted so much better in French.
Borrowed 5 Euro to buy 6 humongous pamplemousse (grapefruit) while returning to boat. Seller plucked them from tree as we waited. Firm, sweet and seedless (shame on you, Cal). With rum, dinner.
Spent morning before fete cleaning port topside and all afternoon on starboard. Tenacious green, yellow and purple growth went up to and sometimes above rub strake, wherever ocean splashed. Can't believe how filthy boat looked after just three weeks. Hope west Pacific less verdant than east - and it looked so crystal clear pure, too.
Anthem at Fatu Hiva
May 8
Arrived in Hanavave just at sunrise after minimal sleep, tidied working rig, unshipped dinghy and motor, ate breakfast and, then, accompanied friends on several kilometer trek up to mountaintop cross overlooking anchorage, then another to waterfall for icy plunge in its lower pool where crawfish nibbled our toes. Large sixteen year old Fatu Havan girl gave me papaya and requested to visit boat, was waiting at quay for our return. Jacksters graciously volunteered to stay while large (did I mention large) jeune fille requested gifts of everything from rope to rum. Interesting exchange, but will henceforth look gift fruit in mouth.
While hefty guest was denied adult beverage, host was not and imbibed mass quantities before and after canned chicken and dumplings dinner. Will now shower and retire to boudoir where long, uninterrupted repose will ensue to prepare for onshore, local prepared barbecue of pig, goat, fish and chicken at 1100.
Chamber of Commerce type hyperbole has described this anchorage as most beautiful in the world. With disappointment written all over expectations, was surprised to discover agreement. The place is absolutely stunning. A photo gives some sense, but the panoramic vista from a boat (or walking around) is quite remarkable. Catholic missionaries, shocked by inhabitant given appellation, renamed it Bay of Virgins. From picture (pending), guess original name and which is more apropos. Think naughty. Starts with a 'P' ends with an 'S' - too easy.
May 7
Last day turns out to be most uncomfortable of trip. Surrounded by very short period 2 and 3 meter peaks that throw the boat around like a rag doll. Despite previous comments, wouldn't want to do this indefinitely. Am now eagerly anticipating anchorage at Hanavave (Hah-nah-VAH-vay). About 40 NM remaining and have slowed to arrive dawn tomorrow.
Conditions did, however, provide a convenient excuse for not doing housework. Boat looks like the last hour of a garage sale and it's OK. Things that had been secure for nearly two weeks were flung about and that's OK, too. Will clean it all up after sufficient rest in a day or two or so... probably.
Talked to a couple of boats (manner of speaking, actually spoke to people inhabiting them) about anchorage. They loved it. It's crowded, 100 feet deep, rolly and subject to williwaws. After three weeks at sea, Playita in Panama would probably seem like heaven.
Not too much sleep tonight watching out for converging cruisers, a big motu (rock) about 15 NM this side of Fatu Hiva and, of course, the island itself which is quite hard and must be avoided even during arrival at leeward side anchorage.


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Beri O'Dell is working on the side investigating paranormal creatures because she wants to know what she is. She's taller and stronger than most men, she astral projects with an annoyingly real instead of metaphysical cord, and she can peel through dimensional layers to see the creatures and spirits beyond.
She once helped her foster sister, Detective Elsa Remington, track down killers in Jacksonville, Florida, but stopped when a nasty fire elemental turned her strength against her. Now, she finds herself pulled back when something steals Elsa's soul and puts her into a coma. This thing has put a lot of people into comas and beings called Dweller Demons are coming through the bodies. With little time to spare, Beri battles Dweller Demons while searching for the truth. She has help in her spirit guides Fred and Phro, but others come along for the ride, including a pyro-nervous witch, and an androgynous necromancer. With all this on her hands, the last thing Beri needs is to fall in love with a centuries-old Minoan warrior—one who has something scary wrong with him. But unfortunately, Nikolos knows what creature she's after because he battled it before on what is now known as Crete. It's bad. Really, really bad. He calls it the Dweller on the Threshold. (Author's Website)
I love unusual stories and credit growing up in a family of curious life-lovers who moved all over the country. Books and movies full of fantasy, science fiction and romance kept us amused, especially in some of the stranger places. For years, I tried to separate my darker side with my humorous and romantic one. I published short fiction, but things really started happening when I gave in and mixed it up. When not lost in fiction, I love making wine, collecting music, gaming and spending time with my husband and two children.
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I've been riding my Dahon curve with a new Lt for about a week. Right around the 10 mile mark I get rather bad shoulder pain. I've tried stiffer elastomers to reduce travel. I don't bounce when I peddle either. And, I've taken a lot of care in placing my saddle.
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Should I include spinning bike miles in the figures I am giving Tom for Spinner Saturday? And should I include them in my personal weekly figures? An I cheating if I do so?
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they don't require me to balance or use other bicycle skills.
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First off, I want to point out that I now have an RSS feed which means you can receive notice whenever I add a blog entry. I won't have access to your identity so don't worry that I'll be giving away any of your information. Totally private!
Secondly, I came across a quote that cautioned against having negative thoughts and that every day is a new opportunity. Well, that got the old mind churning. Of course, this is nothing new, just hard advice to follow. Then, out of the blue, came a comment that our son made when he was 8 years old. (How come the kids are always the wisest?) We were about to move him and his sister to a new school, from 50 kids to over 400 kids. Quite the transition. As we were going home from our first view of the new school, he asked how many children attended the new school. I braced myself for what I thought would be tears of trepidation as I told him. He was totally silent for a moment and then, in a hushed voice said, "Wow, over 400 new friends."
The moral of the story is to remember how wondrous the world really can be. I tend to get caught up in the details and to overlook just how much opportunity there is out there and how lucky I really am in life. I'm trying to remember to let the waves of gratitude and excitement keep open to what's out there.
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As winter comes to a close, Inside the Music has been busy with spring cleaning. We're embracing the thaw by re-releasing old shows unavailable until now. Each week we'll release a batch of classic Inside the Music broadcasts, from popular music movements across the world, to bizarre experiments in sound. We'll even bring back some classics from our regular series My Playlist, and we'll recap the historic RPM series, which discussed 5 crucial albums in Canadian music. Join us every Tuesday for more and more episodes from the archives.
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The People's Music is a radio documentary series exploring the early to late 20th Century history and development of folk music in English Canada. Through five one-hour shows, this series reaches back through time to introduce and reacquaint us with the people, ideas, voices and sounds of a music that has been an elemental part of Canadian life, politics, culture and identity for almost a century. This is a part of our history not told until now – offering us a fascinating and entertaining insight into the music that has touched, in one way or another, almost everyone's lives in this country - and many beyond its borders.
Folk music historian Gary Cristall shares the results of almost a decade of intensive research into Canadian folk music history - from its earliest days to the end of the 1970's. The People's Music honours those creative and dedicated souls who gave us this wonderful musical heritage that serves as the foundation of much contemporary creation.
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The first part of The People's Music traces folk music from the 1910's, when it was unknown to all but the folk themselves and a handful of collectors, until 1949 when Newfoundland joined Canada and brought with it some of our best loved folk songs.
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We enter the Fifties, when folk music began to spread its tentacles across the land, often through the left-wing children of Eastern European immigrants.
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The Sixties were the long decade that began when the Kingston Trio hit the top ten with Tom Dooley and ending in the early seventies when CanCon regulations helped create a Canadian music industry.
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This is the story of how contemporary songwriting became synonymous with folk music and how a handful of songwriters became Canada's best known cultural exports - and its conscience as well.
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The People's Music concludes with the contradictory origins of what today is called world music, and how it played a vital part in folk music from its earliest days until it flowered in the 1970s.
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The teenage character of Victor Hugo gives the name of the Gavroche association – non-governmental, non-profit and non-religious organization, which was established for the sake of care for homeless children.
Our association looks after small homeless street children in the city of Varna and the region of Varna. That is why we chose as our symbol one of the first drawings of Victor Hugo from his manuscript about "Gavroche and Kozette".
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