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03/26/2012, Lake Pleasant
This past weekend we headed back up to the boat at lake Pleasant northwest of Phoenix for another overnight adventure. Things went more smoothly and I think we all had a pretty good time, especially me. Cruising with wife and baby takes a little getting used to. Between the last overnight trip and this one the sailboat shop got the boat's running lights working, installed three fans, and put together a secondary anchor. When we arrived, I discovered that the fans were kind of loud and cheap-o, and one of them was blowing the wrong direction and installed in the wrong spot. That fan was fixed and re-located by the sailboat shop mechanic while Dale helped me to rig the 150 foresail. It employs a cool roller furling design that has its own wire stay, leaving the boat's forestay available to use for a second, smaller jib. It makes the Catalina 25 kind of like a cutter rig, able to fly twin headsails, though the winds would have to be pretty light to justify that. Typically in such conditions I motor. As for the secondary anchor, I wanted something that was self contained and that I could put into a duffel and store on a cockpit locker. The sailboat shop ordered a set-up that was larger and more robust than the existing main anchor set-up, for which I certainly can't fault them. I wound up switching out the anchor for one that is a size smaller than the existing main, but with about 16 feet of chain and another 100 feet of rope. It fits nicely into an old duffel and fits nicely in the locker. Should the main fail or get stuck, I can deploy the secondary in less than a minute. We got out on the lake an hour or two earlier this time and the sun is also setting later as we enter Spring, so we were able to motor all the way to the other side before it started getting dark. We had the 150 unfurled at the start, but there wasn't enough wind to move us. Again, sailboat cruising turns into mostly motoring. I know there are some cruisers who don't even have motors on their sailboats, but they don't have to complete their sailing trips on a tight schedule.
Today they had bands playing in an area of Sabino Canyon that is typically off limits to regular folks. This picture is taken where the forest service employees live. They welcomed us into their private area for the event. Little Celia likes to hear live music, from Gangster Rap to Bluegrass.
Early mornings on the weekends, and sometimes during the week, I take the 2 minute drive to Sabino Canyon national park to recreate in nature. I hiked a portion of Esperrero trail on Saturday morning and a portion of Phone Line on Sunday morning. This is a photo of these amazing yellow flower bushes that grow this time of year when we have an early Spring. You can see the trail to the side and a bit of the mountains around me.
02/26/2012, Lake Pleasant
We didn't exactly sail on this first overnight sailing trip. By the time we got the boat into the water and unloaded our stuff, the sun was low in the sky and we were getting exhausted. There wasn't a lot of gas in the tank and I don't yet know how fuel efficient the engine is, so we started by going around to the marina and filling up with a gallon and a half just to make sure we wouldn't get stranded somewhere. Then I hooked up the tiller piston auto pilot and figured out how it works while we headed out into the lake. It appears to work better than the one I had in the last Catalina 25. The sun was going down and we didn't have a lot of light left, so I had to find someplace to anchor quickly. It was actually kind of hard because it is deep on the side close to the marina and there is over 100 feet of water within 1000 feet of shore, so I had to find someplace with water shallow enough to anchor. By that time the sun was below the horizon. We had a rather uninspiring dinner and spent some time unpacking our gear to make more room to move around. Made-up beds for ourselves and the baby and shortly thereafter we headed off to sleep watching the movie Super 8 on my mom's old LCD DVD player. Next time we'll download a movie onto the IPAD and watch in HD. I have to admit it was a little claustrophobic in there, having gotten used to the Catalina 36, which is itself rather small. I was having a lot of second thoughts. By early morning, the wind picked up and it started to get cold inside the cabin. We brought a propane heater, but didn't want to use it too much because of the baby and possible fumes. Eventually we bought the baby into the forepeak with us and stayed warm by huddling all together. Later on in the morning I turned on the heater and placed it under one of the slightly open ports and it warmed nicely without too much odor. It took a while for the sun to come up over the mountains next to our anchorage, but when it did we got warm again. There were several creaking sounds that bothered us over the course of the evening, but I managed to find and resolve most of them during several nighttime forays up the forepeak hatch and out on deck. In the morning I found that our anchor had snagged on a tree in the water and I had to use the winch to free it, so we probably didn't have a safely dug-in anchor, but whatever we did have held enough to keep us in place. Need to get a back-up anchor set-up. We had planned to take down the mast and bring her back to Tucson in the morning, but we were kind of exhausted and wanted to give the Lake Pleasant overnight one more try in a few weeks before storing the boat. Overall the boat performed well, though there are a few things still to finish before it is ready for more serious cruising. The new porta-potty worked fine and paid for itself on the first overnight trip. The Raytheon knot meter/depth meter with its flush mounted computer on the cockpit bulkhead worked excellently and will serve us well when speed and depth matter. On the way back to the docks from the anchorage, I exceeded 6 knots using the engine, and I believe this boat motors faster than my previous Catalina 25. The one thing that didn't change from my last sailing experiences to this one is how beautiful the sunset is from a sailboat and how nice the morning light feels after a night on a sailboat.
02/26/2012, Lake Pleasant North of Phoenix
Yesterday we headed up to Phoenix to spend the night on the Catalina 25. All three of us, including our baby girl. I would have to say that one night on a sailboat on a lake in Arizona with a wife and baby is comparable in terms of accomplishment for me to cruising the Sea of Cortez or down the Intercoastal Waterway and then across to the Bahamas and back. Those prior sailing accomplishments were awesome, but I think I'll stick with family sailing, modest though it may be at this point. It was rather a rough adjustment from solo cruising to family sailing. At one point late in the evening, I determined to put the boat back on consignment and forget the whole thing. But we made it through the chilly night and awoke to a bright new day full of promise. The light was almost all gone by the time I took this photo, so you have to adjust the angle of your screen to see it if it appears black.
While awaiting the completion of basic ocean cruising upgrades, check out a glimpse of a recent hike at Sabino Canyon.
01/18/2012, Boulder Canyon
Sarah and Keith's late-model Catalina 25 is much more modest, in terms of cost and expenses, than my last sailboat. I was under a somewhat severe budget this time and needed to get the most safety and comfort for the buck. The Wing is a pretty solid platform, considering its size, but I've begun moving forward on some relatively minor upgrades to make the sailboat safer and more comfortable for family cruising. The following is my current project list: Replace crazed and cracked plexi-windows so the view to the outside is more pristine; install large capacity porta-potty (the sailboat has a designated head space, but it does not appear this boat was sailed very much at all, particularly for periods of time requiring a porta-potty - better to start fresh with a modern new one); add basic depth sounder and chartplotter unit (it already has through-hulls for depth and analog speed wheel - I would like to get that hooked up as well so as to better gauge current.) It's also going to need a back-up anchor set-up in a quick deploy duffel... and a zodiac... and a small motor for that... and a few of those roll-up solar panels to add to the old-school panel when needed. Several of the projects are already underway at the Sailboat Shop at Lake Pleasant in Phoenix. When they are completed in a few weeks or so, I'm hoping to do another sail with Lynn and Dale, then overnight on the sailboat at Pleasant if possible, then take the mast down the next morning and bring her back to Tucson to store until the next sailing trip. When and where will that be. Stay tuned groupies.
01/09/2012, Lake Pleasant, Arizona
I like this sailboat. Sturdy, but nimble. Roomy inside, considering it is 25 feet and trailers behind my 3/4 ton truck. I like the sailing rig too. Powers comfortably - safely. We have a larger and a smaller jib, but the Catalina hank-on 110 was just right for the 10-12 knot winds. Sarah thought it was too slow, but, having sailed in the open ocean, I prefer to sacrifice speed for sturdy. This '87 Catalina 25 Wing Keel is a very nice combination of the two. Perhaps there will be a time when Sarah will get the speed she imagines or even beyond her imagination. Our first sail was safe and largely uneventful. Lynn and Dale, the previous owners of the boat, gave us a nice introduction to the boat's particulars and when we finished, they agreed to go sailing with us again to go over more of the boat's systems. Here's to lots of pleasant adventures ahead.
01/09/2012, Lake Pleasant
12/17/2011, Boulder Canyon, Tucson
Is it possible to have the good and the great, in one life, at the same time. That's what we're going to find out. Catalina 25 Wing Keel. Yet to be named. The new Singer Family Cruising Sailboat.


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Posted By Jim On 12/12/2009 @ 9:38 am In Credit | 24 Comments
Chase really made a splash a couple months ago with their Blueprint payment program [3] and their headline card with that program was their Slate from Chase card [3], which replaced their Chase Platinum Card. I thought the Blueprint program was certainly an interesting take on the recent "responsible credit card use phenomenon [4]" that's taken hold lately, so I wanted to take a closer look at their flagship card.
The Chase Slate card's main selling point is that it is a no annual fee credit card that gives you access to the Blueprint suite of payment planning tools. Beyond the tools, the card also offers Balance transfers at 0% intro APR for 12 or 6 months* and purchases is 0% for See Terms*.
For those with debt, the Blueprint program and it's full pay component, makes one good reason to join. With full pay, you can select certain categories to pay off each month and those category don't accrue interest. If you carry a balance, those categories normally would, along with everything else, accrue interest.
For credit card holders that pay their balance each month, there's no compelling reason for this card. All the features are intended for those with a balance and with no cash back offer, any cash back credit card [5] is better.
I'd ask for your thoughts on the card but it seems very straightforward as the card doesn't have many bells and whistles beyond the Blueprint program. Am I missing anything?
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By Helen Ellerman
Connie Locke was an overnight guest in the home of her father, Ben Locke, at Nevada Wednesday, July 16.
John Burton and family of Oklahoma spent a few days in the home of his grandmother, Frances Lewis, visiting relatives in the area.
Those having dinner at Madalyn's Kitchen after church Sunday, July 20 were Pastor Connie Locke, Jewell and Helen Ellerman, Jeanie O'Brien, Frances Lewis, Gary and Gayle Dunn.
Frances Lewis and her cousin, Bob Roe, and Bob's friends, the Bishops, of El Dorado Springs, had lunch at Madalyn's Kitchen Friday, July 18.
Ruth Ijams's daughter and husband, Ed and Mary Henderson, of Texas took her to a family reunion at Leeton Sunday, July 20.
Church service was held at the Schell City United Methodist Church Sunday, July 20. Pastor Connie Locke's sermon, "Being on The Wanted List" was taken from Genesis 28:10-19, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. Sunday School was held before church. Jeanie O'Brien led the lesson "Overcoming Temptation," taken from I Corinthians 10:9-22.
Church service was held at the Harwood Baptist Church Sunday, July 20. Jon Caudle Sr. and Jon Caudle Jr. had the sermon, "Communion," taken from John 13:1-31. Communion was held during the service.
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Among his best known hits are "Holes in the Floor of Heaven," "I'm Already Taken," "Life's Highway," "Two Teardrops," and more. He also co-wrote Garth Brooks No. 1 hit "Longneck Bottle," Clint Black's No. 1 hit "Nothin' But the Taillights," and Keith Urban's Top 5 hit "Where the Blacktop Ends." He recently had songs recorded by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Del McCoury Band, Peter Tork and Don Williams.
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Men's Basketball Tops Foresters, 57-33
Nov. 8, 2011
"I thought we came out with a lot of energy," head coach Howard Moore said. "We were playing a veteran Lake Forest team, who has been around each other for more than three years. They came out with a purpose and stepped up to the challenge and gave us a great first half. During the second half, our guys came out and responded. We are a team that has to outwork opponents by taking charges, getting loose balls and getting to those 50/50 balls, and I thought we did a better job of that in the second half."
All-Horizon League honoree Darrin Williams (Louisville, Ky./Eastern) led the Flames with 14 points and fell just short of a double-double with nine rebounds. Guard Daniel Barnes (Oak Park, Ill./Oak Park-River Forest/Eastern Michigan/Kaskaskia College) also logged double digits with 13 points and added six rebounds.
Trailing 5-4 in the early minutes of the game, freshman Marc Brown (Dallas, Texas/Woodrow Wilson) started a 7-0 run for the Flames as the guard sunk a three-point shot, before the sequence was capped off with an across-the-lane pass by Williams, who connected with sophomore transfer Hayden Humes (Valparaiso, Ind./Valpariso/Toledo) to give the UIC squad the largest lead of the half at six points at 11-5.
The Foresters battled back to tie the Flames at 18-18 with 6:03 to go in the period, but UIC closed out the half on a 6-2 run - highlighted by a jump shot by senior Dorian Tyler (Chicago,Ill./Marshall/Morton) - and took a 25-20 lead into the break. Williams paced the Flames with six points in the opening stanza and added eight rebounds. The Flames opened the second half on a 12-0 run to build a comfortable 17-point advantage (37-20) with 15:56 remaining in the game. The run included two consecutive three-point plays from junior college transfer Gary Talton (Dallas, Texas/Mountain Valley C.C./DeSoto) and Barnes, who finished strong around the hoop to help the Flames create some distance from a scrappy Lake Forest squad.
From there, Tyler and Simonton topped off the game with a jump shot a piece to secure the victory at 57-33. UIC returns to action Friday at 6:00 p.m. (CT) in a game against Eastern Michigan inside the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich.


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As Narendra Modi prepares to head north to campaign as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, he plans to add a sartorial edge to the secular image he would like to project. The Gujarat chief minister, best known for the buttoned-up half-sleeve 'Modi kurta', might be seen in a Pathani kurta, reveals his Ahmedabad-based stylist of 25 years, Bipin Chauhan.
"Narendra Modi recently showed me a Pathani suit that I had stitched for him way back in 1994 and said that he wanted something similar. So Pathani's in different fabrics are in the offing, which I think he plans to use as evening wear for functions," Chauhan said.
The Pathani kurta is a long-sleeved, collared long shirt popular with north Indian, mostly Muslim, men. They are usually teamed with a shalwar, the baggy pants worn by Pathans.
Chauhan, managing director of Jade Blue, a leading manufacturer and retailer of men's apparel in Ahmedabad, says the three-time CM is a stickler for well-fitted clothes, and has an eclectic personal style.
The only brief that Chauhan says he follows in dressing Narendra Modi up derives from a snatch of conversation he once overheard: Modi was saying that he would never compromise on his eyes, his clothes and his voice.
Chauhan guesses that while Narendra Modi's preference for comfortable clothes usually keeps him away from bandhgalas or Nehru jackets, "considering the cold in Delhi this winter, you might just see him donning one".
Chauhan, whose family has been in the tailoring business for five generations now, came up with the 'Modi kurta' in 2010, and registered the innovation as a brand name last year. As the demand for the kurta rises outside Gujarat as well, Chauhan plans to scale up production at his facility in Khokhra in Ahmedabad, and retail the garment in outlets in Indore and Hyderabad.
He says Modi kurtas for women and younger people in bright colours are on the way, as are cheaper options. "We sell two variants of the kurta currently, cotton for Rs 1,895 and linen for Rs 2,995, along with the churidaar. We plan to offer just the short-sleeved kurta in cotton for Rs 995, and in linen for Rs 1,900, so more people can own one."
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The Toronto Blue Jays are just 3-7 in their last ten games, and are coming off a Tuesday outing where, due to multiple injuries, were forced to start a lineup that included the likes of Steve Tolleson, Darin Mastroianni and Nolan Reimold. On the surface, that certainly makes the Blue Jays appear to be a team itching to pull the trigger on a deal to help improve their lot.
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Analysis: Experienced terrorists in chaotic Sinai looking to ignite entire region, establish rule of Salafi-Wahabi Islam as threat to entire world
Published: 08.06.12, 23:59 / Israel Opinion
Global jihad, as opposed to other groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, aims to establish the rule of Salafi-Wahabi Islam – which originated in the Arabian Peninsula. They seek to establish this rule first in the Muslim countries of the Middle East, and then throughout the entire world. Movements such as the Muslim Brotherhood have relatively moderate religious ambitions that incorporate the national goals of their respective counties. They also advocate social activity to help the poor. The jihadists have just one goal – to establish "global Islamic emirates" that are ruled in accordance with sharia law.
Israel may also ask Egypt to erect a barrier (a ditch or a wall) to prevent explosive-laden vehicles from advancing towards Israel. In addition, further cooperation is required between Jerusalem and Cairo to prevent the jihadists from achieving their main goal – which is igniting the region and instigating war between Israel and Egypt.


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I stopped by Value Village today and made off with some nice finds, nothing more than $9.
A 30% alpaca sweater which will make a nice outer layer for -15C weather. A Polo Ralph Lauren 100% cashmere top. And several more extra fine merino pullovers. Including one nearly identical to my favorite find from last year that my mother proclaimed was "too nice to wear cycling".
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The main mission of the International Capoeira Society is to monitor, regulate and improve the quality of capoeira in all of China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
The Iinternational Capoeira Society is dedicated to the growth of Capoeira within all of China, by means of organising courses, seminars, demonstrations and competitions enabling our registered team of qualified teachers to present the reality of Capoeira to schools, clubhouses, colleges, organisations, corporations, charity and other entities all year round.
Capoeira has alot of cross roots within the Brazilian culture therefore it is another mission of the International Capoeira Society that it does not limit itself to just the Capoeira but to a much wider spectrum of arts that make up the foundation of todays Brazilian culture. Traditional dance, music, arts and sports seminars as well as performances are also included in the activities organised by the International Capoeira Society.
Jornada Brasileira - Brazilian Journey
The aim is to re-create a piece of Brazil right here in Hong Kong. We are taking the setting of an average market square in Brazil and everything that might happen there along the way.
Arts n crafts market, Capoeira grading, BJJ competition, football, Free Feijoada and drinks, Samba Batucada drumming with dancers, live Pagode band, traditional folkloric dances and much more.
Some of the events already in planning stage for the 2013 / 2014 year by ICS are listed below. Click the link to the Events page for more detailed information.


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Lil Wyte is scheduled to release his No Sick Days album April 20.
The rapper's sixth project features longtime affiliates La Chat and Frayser Boy and production from The Colleagues and DJ Burn One, among others.
"I went into the recording of No Sick Days with the mindset not only to do what makes me happy musically, but also to show fans where I am going in the future," Lil Wyte says in a press release. "But no matter how I progress, I am never leaving my roots. I was groomed by two of the biggest producers/artists in the industry - DJ Paul and Juicy J - and that will always be a part of who I am."
Lil Wyte says that he dedicated the No Sick Days song "Soon You'll Understand" to his two daughters.
"I am talking to Cali, the youngest," he says, "and elaborating on the topic further with my oldest, McKenzie, on things we have talked about in person, but I have never put on track for the world to hear."
The No Sick Days cover art and tracklist are as follows:
01. F@#! a Intro
02. Mighty Mafia - prod. by Stoner
03. Three High - prod. by TTM Beats and Throwed on Da Beat
04. House Party - prod. by Stoner
05. Run Up ft. La Chat - prod. by Gezin
06. SJGR - prod. Austin Chillz
07. Soon You'll Understand - prod. by Matic Lee
08. Cant Take No Mo ft. Ace - prod. by The Avengerz
09. M.O.E. ft. Big E & Frayser Boy - prod. by Ill Kronik
10. I'm a Hoe - prod. by Stoner
11. Space - prod. by Shawneci
12. On These Rappers - prod. by Stoner
13. Ride It Like A Rental ft. JellyRoll - prod. by The Colleagues
14. Its 4:20 - prod. by Stoner
15. No Sick Days - prod. by DJ Burn One
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Real Housewives of New Jersey
Melissa Gorga and Teresa Giudice's Communion Mix Up: Do They Belong to the Same Church?
Last weekend featured memorable events for both the Gorga and Giudice families, because each family celebrated a First Communion. For the Gorgas it was all about little Antonia's First Communion, while the Giudices were celebrating their second daughter, Gabriella. Unfortunately for the families, both communions were held on the same day, meaning that they couldn't celebrate together and many guests had to choose which party to attend. The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars, for example, chose to attend Antonia's party at the Brownstone.
Initially there was some confusion over whether or not the Giudices and the Gorgas attend the same New Jersey church, but both H'wives later confirmed that are members of the same congregation.
While the First Communions should have been purely happy occasions for both little girls and their families, Melissa found herself defending Antonia's special day on several fronts. As usual the protective mama took to Twitter to voice her opinions.
"Despite all the crazy rumors out there. Teresa and I DO belong to the same church and our children both had communions on the same day," Melissa began, later adding, "We wished we could have been at each others. It's just the way it worked out. & No my party wasn't filmed by bravo or had anything given."
As you might have guessed several people accused Melissa of getting free services (like a DJ and dresses etc.) for Antonia's bash, but Melissa is clearly denying that allegation.
Since the communions were on the same day Teresa mentioned that her parents "hustled" to both, and Melissa made sure that her Twitter followers knew that they were certainly front and center at Antonia's gathering. "Contrary to the rumors my inlaws sat at the head table with us and my sisters and their husbands and had a great time! We were all smiles!
We're not quite sure what all of this communion drama is about (or why it's important), but maybe the drama will play out on RHoNJ Season 5!


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The fifth and final day capped what was a spectacular 2011 Techno Windsurfing World Championships.
The final day was a full one with 2 course races and a long distance race on the agenda and the tension could be cut with a knife with multiple world titles up in the air. The long distance race is not part of the overall scoring but was a once in a life time opportunity for many, with the infamous island prison of Alcatraz serving as the leeward mark.
The last day of the regatta followed the trend of oscilating fog banks; one day it's in, the next day it's out. Today's recipe was one filled with blue skies and bright sunshine and the usual 20 mph sea breeze filling up San Francisco Bay. And like all the days prior the current was flooding, which in San Francisco means the sailors must fight against it as they go upwind only to enjoy a high speed sleigh ride off the wind.
Event Video for Day 5 (day 6 including the practice race)
Kieran Martin (GBR 926) started off the regatta on a slow note but from there he only got faster quickly dialing in to what it takes to win in San Francisco. Martin swept the final day with back to back wins vaulting him to a world title.
Martin's teammate Adam Purcell (GBR 62) essentially sailed in the opposite direction of Martin. Purcell led the regatta in the early days of competition only to falter as the week went on. Purcell's day 5 performance left the door open to Israel's Bell Baz (ISR 619) to take his best shot at stealing away the second spot and Bell was up to the task putting up a 3-2 scoring line in the day's final two races. With twelve races sailed however the sailors were able to throw out two of their worst scores which for Purcell happened to be the final two of the regatta. When the math was all tallied up Purcell took the second spot from Bell who settled for third in the Boys Under 17 division. Your top 3 left to right Adam Purcell, Kieran Martin, Bell Baz.
Saskia Sills (GBR 956) continued the strong British performance at these worlds bookending the Under 17 Boys title with victory in the Under 17 Girls. The action in this division was absolutely thrilling with the world title coming down to the final race.(pictured below Saskia Sills)
American Marion Lepert (USA 143) stumbled in the day's final race when she had a chance to lock up the world title. With that it was down to Lepert vs. Sills in a winner take all battle. Sills jumped off to a stellar start just behind the surging Emma Labourne (GBR 719) who had decided to put on the afterburners for her final shot at the race course. Labourne was on fire and Sills was riding her coat tails around the course with Lepert just within striking distance. As they came to the finish line Labourne took the win with Sills taking second and the world title that went with it. Lepert had been in third place the entire race but slightly understood the finish line allowing for Imogen Sills (GBR 561)to slip in to third place. As it all wrapped up it was Saskia Sills taking first, Marion Lepert taking second, and Imogen Sills rounding out the top three. Pictured Left to right Marion Lepert, Saskia Sills, Imogen Sills.
France's Julien Bouyer (FRA 192) simply dominated the Open Division only growing his lead on the day's final two races. Teammate Marc Lavaud (FRA 434) showed he had the speed to beat Bouyer from time to time but the outcome was never seriously in question. (Pictured below Julien Bouyer)
Puerto Rico's Alejandro Monllor's (PUR 1) managed to hold on tight to third place but it was by the slimmest of margins as Japan's Jun Ogawa (JPN 116) was doing all he could to dislodge Monllor from the final podium spot. The two sailors were locked up at 30 points each with the tiebreaker going in Monllor's favor. Julien Bouyer, Marc Lavaud, and Alejandro Monllor wrap up the regatta 1-2-3. Pictured below left to right Marc Lavaud, Julien Bouyer, Alejandro Monllor.
Britain's Emma Wilson (GBR 961) had the World Title in the bag before the day even started but that doesn't mean she slowed down any in the days final races. Shai Blank (ISR 951) sailed well all week and had it not been for a subpar, by her own standards, day one performance she would have had a legitimate shot at the title. Emily Hall (GBR 714) gave it her best shot but in the end could not overtake the Blank's consistent sailing. Eugenia Bologna (ITA 10) was in the hunt all week long but had no wiggle room on the throw outs leaving her in fourth place when it was all said and done. Pictured below the Under 15 girl's podium left to right Shai Blank, Emma Wilson, Emily Hall.
Italian Mattia Onali (ITA 134) took the strategically safe route on the day in the Open Division. With the world title already in his back pocket sailing the final two races could only put himself at risk so he played it safe staying on the beach. Onali had been simply dominant in the final days reeling off 6 straight bullets to seal his title. Artiom Javadav (BLR 766) looked to have second place pretty well locked up but that was until Mikita Tsirkun (BLR 714) decided to go for broke and posted a 1-1 scoring line on the day. Javadav was up for the task however and covered Tsirkun at all turns to ensure his second place spot on the podium. Pictured below left to right Artiom Javadav, Mattia Onali, Mikita Tsirkun.
In the Raceboard action Switzerland's Vincent Huegenin (SUI 9) was in control of his own destiny and he nearly cost himself the regatta. Argentine's Fernando Consorte (ARG 155) saved his best performance for the end taking the final two bullets of the regatta. Consorte however needed help from Frenchmen Jean Asia (FRA 171) in order to beat Huegenin but it was not to be. Huegenin took home top honors with Fernando Consorte in second and Jean Asia (FRA 171) in third. Pictured at right Vincent Huegenin.
In the Women's Open division Japan's Makiko Tanaka took top honors. Makiko is pictured at upper left.
The "Round the Rock" race is something of a tradition here in San Francisco with the first race dating 37 years ago to 1974. Now thats some history. And now part of that history is Joris van Essen (NED 1111) who took the overall win. Julien Bouyer did likewise for the Open Men, while Jean Asia took top honors for the Raceboard Class. Sara Wennekes (NED 203) came out on top for the Girls. Pictured below left to right Julien Bouyer, Jean Asia, Sara Wennekes, and Joris van Essen)
The day concluded with a splendid prize giving ceremony where once again a heartfelt thanks was extended to the St Francis Yacht Club and the plethora of volunteers who have done everything from working the boats, to fixing boards, to helping the kids in and out of the water. A major round of applause was bestowed upon Dennis Deisinger, the primary organizer and driving force for pulling off this very successful event.
More thanks to the support of the Events Sponsors, Zico Coconut Water, The International Windsurfing Association, The Windsurfing Task Force, The Sports Basement, The ISAF, Bic Windsurfing, Waterhound.com, GU Energy, and US Windsurfing. (Pictured below more kids being kids action)
Last but not least a big thanks has to be made for the solid performance of an incredibly professional race committee. Recently anointed St Francis Race head Robbie Dean and his team pulled off an exceptional regatta. The linchpin of their success was the on the water performance Principal Race Officer Darren Rogers. Both of these guys will be first in line to tell you they were only as good as the top notch teams they had working for them.


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Wouldn't it have been easier for Book-It Repertory to dodge conflict by adapting Mark Twain's playful, 1876 "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" rather than the author's 1885 perennially controversial follow-up, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"?
Perhaps. But Book-It wouldn't be doing its Seattle community the same level of service as it is by encouraging an honest dialogue about Huck. Twain's masterpiece about an escaped slave and a white boy traveling along the Mississippi River in search of freedom has been newly adapted for the theater by writer Judd Parkin and is directed by Book-It co-founder Jane Jones.
The title of Book-It's production is "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: UNCENSORED." Yes, that final word does shout, lest anyone think this show is going to present a sanitized version of Twain's novel, which has riled some Americans since its publication.
In modern times, objections to "Huckleberry Finn," one of the most banned books in America, have focused on Twain's capturing of the vile language of white characters in the story's slaveholding Southern setting.
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"UNCENSORED" means just that: racist language will be heard from the characters you'd expect to use it.
While intent on protecting the integrity of Twain's tale, which presents Jim as fully human and reflects Huck's rising awareness that he and his companion are equals, Book-It also chose to be proactive in talking about it.
A multiracial group of advisers helped determine how to invite discussion through several events called "Twain Talks." Humanities Washington is funding opportunities for the public to meet three Twain scholars, including David Bradley, associate professor at the University of Oregon.
"What we're trying to do, in all humility, is start a conversation about a novel we feel strongly about," says Patricia Britton, marketing and communications director for Book-It. "We want Twain's voice heard. People want to do their best toward this novel in their approach to it and talking about it."
In previews on Friday, opens Saturday and runs through May 12 at Center House Theatre, Seattle Center (206-216-0833 or
Post-show talk with cast members: April 21 and 28.
CD Forum Pre-funk and Afterglow: Preshow viewing of the short film "A True Story," based on Mark Twain's short story, featuring Book-It cast member Gin Hammond and Treavor Boykin, and post show, a conversation led by Central District Forum Director Sharon Williams with cast members Wednesday, theater lobby. Afterglow also on May 5.
Supper with Scholars: Discussion with Twain scholars David Bradley, University of Oregon; Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick of Harvard University; and Shelley Fisher Fishkin, Stanford University. 5 p.m. April 27, theater lobby. Box supper $15 or bring your own. RSVP at 206-216-0833.
On the Human Race: Discussion centering around Mark Twain's novel featuring Bradley, Chadwick, Fishkin, "My Jim" author Nancy Rawles and UW professor Quintard Taylor. Moderated by CD Forum's Sharon Williams. 2 p.m. April 28, Northwest African American Museum, Seattle; $6.
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'A Leading Man' Trailer : "A Leading Man" follows young rising actor Jack Yang, who is upset over an offensively stereotypical role he must play. Things grow even more complicated as he embarks on a relationship with the casting director who made his career take off. The trailer not only showcases what is sure to be an insightful drama, but offers a glance at an injustice that is probably more common than we'd all like to believe.
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Preserving Summer's Harvest: learning to pickle, can, and more
This is the time of year that our gardens are bursting with fresh produce as tomatoes fill bowls, berries fall off the bushes, apples hang from trees, while cucumber and squash dangle from tendrils and vines. Or maybe a really amazing CSA box just arrived at your door. As the different harvests come and go, we don't always have time to utilize the lovely harvest--which makes it so cost effective, not to mention delicious, to can, pickle, or dry some of your goods to store for the long winter. Like a granny or a squirrel. This Sunday Minnesota History Center, Fabulous Catering, and Gastro Non Grata co-host Preserving Summer's Harvest, a DIY class that will teach you how to preserve your fresh goods. You will also learn the history of food preservation techniques that exploded during the Great Depression and WWII.
Preserving Summer's Bounty When: Sunday, August 8, 3pm - 5pm
Where: Fabulous Catering, 2900 13th Ave S., Minneapolis
Price: $20 ($15 for MHS members) For more information or to buy tickets: See the MHS website or call 651.259.3015
If you can't make it this Sunday, here is a kosher-style dill pickle recipe we'd like to share:
Dill pickles
8 pounds 3 to 4 inch long pickling cucumbers
4 cups white vinegar
12 cups water
2/3 cup pickling salt
16 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
8 sprigs fresh dill weed
8 heads fresh dill weed
1.Wash cucumbers and place in the sink with cold water and lots of ice cubes. Soak in ice water for at least 2 hours but no more than 8 hours. Refresh ice as required. Sterilize 8 (1 quart) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, combine the vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring the brine to a rapid boil.
3. In each jar, place 2 half-cloves of garlic, one head of dill, then enough cucumbers to fill the jar (about 1 pound). Then add 2 more garlic halves, and 1 sprig of dill. Fill jars with hot brine. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue.
4. Process sealed jars in a boiling water bath. Process quart jars for 15 minutes.
5. Store pickles for a minimum of 8 weeks before eating. Refrigerate after opening. Pickles will keep for up to 2 years if stored in a cool dry place.
Recipe by Sharon Howard at allrecipes.com
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I have an admittedly quite old Gran Turismo Force steering wheel - used it for years with my PS2 and works great. Just upped to PS3 and bought some games. I took the first game back (Sega rally) as it didnt work with the wheel. Now its replacement game - WRC 2010 - doesnt seem to work with it either :-(
I've made the standard hand held controller No2 and boot up with everything plugged in and on. I CAN navigate the PS menu with the wheel and buttons, but nothing works in the game. Wheel does 'kick' during boot ups but no gameplay.
Any help appreciated to get it working.
Solved! Go to Solution.
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Those games are unlikly to be backwards compatible. GT5 does support the older gt wheels though.


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You Don't Know Meby James M. Fenner
Choose from a variety of frame styles, colors and sizes to compliment your favorite Society6 gallery, or fine art print - made ready to hang. Fine-crafted from solid woods, premium shatterproof acrylic protects the face of the art print, while an acid free dust cover on the back provides a custom finish. All framed art prints include wall hanging hardware.
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Brett Favre caused quite the scandal when he texted pics of his penis to NFL reporter Jenn Sturger. I think Charles Barkley summed up the whole situation when he said "My biggest problem with the whole Favre thing is if you're going to send a woman a picture of your junk, it should be huge."
If you are unfamiliar with the Brett Favre penis pics scandal, it goes as follows. Brett Favre made many unwarranted sexual advances towards Jenn Sturger (pic below) which included creepy phone messages.
Needless to say, Jenn wasn't having any of it. However, Brett decided it was time to pull out what he thought were the "big guns", and turn the tide with these pics of his penis.
We think Charles Barkley has hit the nail on the head when saying:
You can't send small junk to a woman and expect anything.
But, in Brett's defense, he has more of a respectable penis size in this pic where he appears to be hard. Although he really needs to do some manscaping.
As you may have guessed the Pic only creeped Jenn Sturger out, and most people found the whole scandal to be a little sad. His dick even looks sad. And old.


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Neo-Giallo 'A Flash of the Blade' Promises to be Next 'Deep Red'
February 1, 2011
The surge in giallo's popularity over the past year has been part bizarro world and part excitement — at least from a fan perspective. Everyone with a camera is apparently making a giallo film, and I've seen some good with the bad. There's no telling what Scott Symon's A Flash of the Blade will be like, at least until he starts filming in April — and if he makes his Indiegogo goal of $25,000.
Symon is certainly not short on confidence, as he states on his fundraiser page, "You can quote us on this: A Flash of the Blade will be the next Deep Red … the next Tenebrae." I'm not sure I can swallow that, but he's definitely got my attention. From the website:
"Nick Blakeman, an alcoholic, suicidal loner, witnesses the brutal murder of reporter Jessica French. Jessica was covering a local serial killer and is believed to be his latest victim. Nick quickly becomes obsessed with her murder and launches his own investigation.
While researching the case, Nick is disturbed to learn that he and the killer have something in common: a psychological profile. Like a moth to the flame, he is drawn closer and closer to the source of the murders until he becomes a target himself … "
Symon's take on the genre promises to pay homage to all the greats from the '70s. He's even recruited John Steiner (Tenebrae) to play a supporting role in the film and has assured us that he's aiming to tap other cult favorites to come on board. If the fundraiser pans out, filming will take place in Flint, Michigan. Keep up to date on A Flash of the Blade by visiting the movie's Facebook page.
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But what if instead of convincing others to help you make the next great mumblecore indie film, you could use crowdfunding to deal with something both more mundane and more pressing ... like your credit card debt? After all, it's not just starving artists who could get by with a little help from their friends.
Now, it's unlikely that random people are just going to give you the money to float you through your ordinary fiscal troubles.
But they might make you a loan.
Peer-to-peer lending allows borrowers to bypass the big bad banks and get loans directly from other individuals.
Quite simply, sites like Prosper.com or LendingClub.com work as online marketplaces, connecting would-be borrowers with lenders willing to take a bit of a risk for a good rate of return on their money. On Prosper, for example, borrowers sign up, create a profile and delineate their desired loan; the site verifies the borrower's identity and uses their credit score to assign them a risk rating on a scale from AA (the best) to HR (high risk). Lenders can then consider the borrower's Prosper rating -- with its commensurate interest rate for the loan -- and can offer to make the whole loan, or invest as little as $25 in it. It's simple, and the system is regulated by the SEC.
In our current sluggish economy, the P2P lending trend is understandably in vogue. There's $2.5 trillion in outstanding U.S. consumer debt, with $1.5 trillion of that from credit cards and personal loans. But the nation's consumer credit market is dominated by 10 banks, and those institutions have tightened up their lending criteria, denying credit to many, many people in need of capital. It's often those people who are turning to P2P lending to get money to pay down their higher-interest loans.
As such, P2P lending is experiencing dramatic growth, more than doubling in 2011. Prosper alone saw more than a 178% growth last year. Though it first appeared in the U.S. in 2007, the P2P market is soon expected to exceed $1 billion in loans funded.
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"Consumer lending is 'I'm just going to charge it on my credit card and pay it back, or get a personal loan," said Joseph Toms, Chief Investment Officer at Prosper. "Both of those options are expensive."
If you can even secure a loan, the interest rate is likely to be high. The rates banks charge for consumer loans -- excluding mortgages, which kept are low thanks to government-sponsored insurance -- averaged 10.92% for a 24-month personal loan at the end of 2011. Credit card interest rates averaged nearly 13%, and can, of course, range much higher.
"Not that debt is bad," Toms said. "But if you take it on, you should do it at a lower interest rate and you should pay it back."
Prosper, which has more than 1,280,000 members in its online community and over $320 million in funded loans to date, offers those more palatable interest rates, which can help people escape the vicious cycle of debt.
Think of it like a social network for loans.
"And it's growing like a weed," Toms said.
Just take, for instance, Lydia Hamilton-Monnie, who wanted to open a women's plus-size boutique in Milwaukee, Wis.: After a frustrating and futile attempt to get a loan from a bank, she turned to Prosper and got a 3-year loan for $25,000, which allowed her to open Boutique Larrieux.
"Banks are not lending to new businesses -- no matter how good you may look on paper -- and that can be very frustrating," she said. "While my business may have been unproven, I had a business plan and a good financial track record, and on Prosper.com, I could let the investors decide to invest. And they did."
Hamilton-Monnie's loan was funded within days as multiple lenders contributed. She bought inventory and display materials, and has been diligent about paying back her loans. She has since expanded to a larger location -- and, having discovered P2P lending, she didn't feel the need to visit a bank for growth funding.
Countless stories like Hamilton-Monnie's are waiting to unfold, and according to expert Sean D. Carr, P2P lending's popularity will only continue to rise because it reduces the barriers to entry into the credit market.
"This emerged during the larger financial crisis, when people are in trouble and they're looking to dig themselves out of debt," said Carr, director of intellectual capital at the Batten Institute, a research center at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. "These loans don't require any securitization, any collateral. It makes sense."
Benefits on the Lending Side
On the other side of the equation, the shaky stock market has also given an incentive to investors to dip a toe in the P2P waters. In these risk-averse times, the debt market is a win-win for investors.
It's true: Lenders are seeing high yields, with average returns of 10.46%. Further, because they can put as little as $25 into a loan, they can diversify and mitigate their risk by building portfolios out of small parts of hundreds or even thousands of loans.
And if, at first blush, making unsecured loans might seem risky, remember that banks have done so for decades and raked in healthy returns, and the P2P lending platforms also have collections processes in place to pursue borrowers if loans aren't repaid.
Signs of Change
Just this month, John Mack, former CEO of Morgan Stanley, joined LendingClub, one of the two major players in the P2P lending arena. This news, along with Prosper's appointment to its board of Eric Schwartz, a former co-head of asset management at Goldman Sachs and member of its management committee, further confirms that P2P lending is poised to go mainstream.
Schwartz was impressed with Prosper's ability to provide industry-leading returns.
"I am excited to be investing in and joining the board of such an innovative company," Schwartz said. "The Prosper.com marketplace is increasingly serving as a mainstream financial instrument for consumers and investors because of the simple value proposition it offers to both sides of the marketplace: access to fairly priced credit and attractive, risk-adjusted investor returns."
Of course, as attractive as the sector appears, it's worth remembering that it was a financial crisis that give rise to it in the first place.
"It's really important in a very big picture sense that out of chaos comes new trends and opportunities," Toms said. "2008 was the greatest crisis we've experiences since the [Great] Depression, and had to ask, 'Is there a better way?' We're very ingenious. Crowdfunding has become an effective competitor to banks. That's an exciting long term trend. Really keep your eye on this -- it's not a flash in the pan."


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Speaking at a rally in the Gaza Strip organized by Palestinian factions opposed to the talks with Israel, Sami Abu Zuhri said Hamas would work to "defeat this initiative."
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"Nobody has authorized you (Abbas) to speak on behalf of the Palestinian people, or on behalf of Hamas or any other faction," he said.
Fatah issued a response to Hamas' accusations, saying no third party stationed at a future Palestinian state would threaten its sovereignty.
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|First Reading: A Checklist
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|p. 3
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|Suggestions for Using Comparison-Contrast in an Essay
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|Revision Strategies
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|Comparison-Contrast: A Revision/Peer Review Checklist
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|p. 263
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|p. 285
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|Cause-Effect: A Revision/Peer Review Checklist
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|Using Rogerian Strategy: A Checklist
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Casting on Gavin Hoods Enders Game has hit warp speed, as a pair of high-profile actors rumored to be circling the cast have now been confirmed.
In the sci-fi genre, few loom larger than Harrison Ford, who Variety says officially has signed on to play Colonel Hyram Graff in the adaptation of author Orson Scott Card's beloved novel. Graffs tasked with training an army of young strategists in a battle against an insect-like alien race. Hugo star Asa Butterfield will play Ender Wiggin, a video game expert who becomes Graffs top recruit in the efforts to prepare for a devastating invasion.
In addition to Ford as if he wasnt enough Variety confirms that fellow (but significantly younger) Oscar nominees Abigail Breslin and Hailee Steinfeld have been added to Summit Entertainments production, which is eyeballing a March 15, 2013 release date. Breslin would play Enders older sister, Valentine, while True Grit star Steinfeld has been cast as Petra Arkanian, Enders closest ally.
Hood already has cast Aramis Knight, Moises Arias, Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak, Suraj Parthasarathy, Conor Carroll and Khylin Rhambo in his production, which joins the ranks of The Hunger Games, John Carter and Total Recall as anticipated genre literature making its way to the big screen in the coming years. The directors best known for X-Men Origins: Wolverine, though he also helmed Rendition and the underrated Tsotsi in 2005.
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It is very important to know these tips on how to avoid getting fired. With the recent downturn in the economy more and more are finding themselves out of a job. As jobs become harder to find it means those that have a good job need to be sure they keep it. These 10 tips on how to avoid getting fired will help you make sure you keep your job secure. It is crucial that as an employer you do not come under the scrutiny of your employee.
1. Be great at what you do: There are many people who excel in their jobs. Others simply go along with the flow while there are those who just downright put no effort in their job performance. One of the top reasons for being fired is poor work ethics by an employee. If you put forth excellence, you will outshine all others around you.
2. Be on time: One of the things employees frown upon is lateness. Being punctual will help solidify your stature in the company as a reliable person.
5. Inappropriate behavior: Inappropriate behavior can mean many things. It can mean sexual harassment to lying, stealing or having an affair with one of your co-workers. The list for this category is endless so it is always best to be on your best behavior while in the work place.
4. Bad mouthing the company: Having an anti-establishment attitude is a sure way to get fired. Recently someone was fired for posting how much he hated his job on Facebook. Keep your personal opinions to yourself. If you have a problem, then speak to a supervisor in private.
5. Abusing Company resources: The sudden rise and popularity of social media spots like Facebook and Twitter have given a new meaning to abusing company resources. The list of those being canned for using Facebook while they are supposed to be working grows daily. Don't be one of them. Do your status updates on your own time.
6. Know what your boss wants: It is imperative to know and understand the key concerns of your
employee. You have to know and be concerned about any problems your boss may be having or working on. Having a god rapport with your boss is what will either make or break your career.
7. Be a team Player: The old cliché of there is no "I" in team has never sounded better. Many employees try to do things on their own or refuse to work with their co-workers. In any field, it is always best to work together with others.
8. Relate salary with your Job role: Many people feel that they are not getting paid enough for what they do or that they deserve more. This can work against you as it will hinder you from putting forth your best. If you do more than what is expected of you, sooner or later you will get noticed.
9. Get in sync and go with the flow: You must always respect and be synchronized with the company's culture. If you choose to play the rebel instead of being formal, it may backfire on you and even cost you your job.
10. Going beyond the call of Duty: One thing to keep in mind is that when you do your job "it is what is expected of you" However, when you go out of your way and go beyond your duties it is a guaranteed to get you noticed for it.
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